Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of students entering George Fox next fall? If so, consider becoming a peer advisor in the First Year Seminar program. Application materials are available at tinyurl.com/GFU-PA-2013 and are due Friday, March 1.
Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
Writing styles provide guidance for language use, citations and bibliographies. This morning (Friday), Kathy Heininge, associate professor of English, will present key elements of the Modern Language Association (MLA) style for essays and other written works. MLA is commonly used in humanities courses such as English, literature and modern languages.
Join us from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in EHS 102. Faculty, be sure to let your students know about this opportunity.
Would you like to experience worship in a language other than English? If so, come to Spanish Chapel at 10:40 a.m. Friday, February 8 in the Bruin Grounds, where both the worship and sermon will be in Spanish. Chapel credit will be provided and everyone is welcome to attend. See you all there!
For questions about Spanish Chapel, contact Michelle Gonzalez at
<mgonzalezramos09@georgefox.
REMINDER: The Alumni Association Scholarship applications are due at 5 p.m. Monday, February 11 in the Office of Alumni Relations (Pennington House).
Applications can be sent through campus mail to Box #6049 but must be received at the Pennington House by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 11. Students applying must be anticipating to graduate in Spring 2016 and have a cumulative 3.25 GPA through fall 2012. For more information and to get the application, visit this site.
Call the Office of Alumni Relations at 503.554.2134 with questions.
Get discounted tickets to see Oregon Ballet Theatre’s performance of Swan Lake at the Keller Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are all in the middle sections of the first balcony and are $62 each – 45 percent off the retail price of $114. Visit broadway.georgefox.edu to buy your tickets, or contact Mary Monahan at mmonahan@georgefox.edu.
We would love to have you join us!
– Alumni and Parent Relations
Have you subscribed to the TechTips forum yet? Receive via e-mail updates, hints and tips relevant to George Fox University-supported software, including Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Google Apps, Keynote and Powerpoint, Apple OS, iOS features and tips on using your computers and classroom equipment.
Check it out and subscribe at this link.
Also, you can share your hints and tips or ask a question by using our submission form (requires your George Fox login).
Questions? Contact Kandie Comfort at kcomfort@georgefox.edu.
Have you ever been on a serve trip? Would you be interested in leading a serve trip?
We are looking for great students who desire to take their leadership to the next level. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to serve God through serving His people. Serve trips are also beautiful opportunities to build lasting relationships within the Fox community.
Teams will be going out to locations in Utah, Washington, California and Oregon. The trips will be during spring break (March 23-30). Applications can be found at this link and are due by Feb. 15.
Any questions? Feel free to e-mail Kyle Webster at kwebster12@georgefox.edu or Kaylena Charpentier at kcharpentier10@georgefox.edu.
We will have a large group of prospective students and guests coming to campus on Friday, Feb. 8, for our Scholarship Competition event. Please help us welcome our guests by parking somewhere other than the Stevens and Hoover parking lots on Friday. This will allow our guests to park close to the event’s check-in location.
Thank you!
All are invited to the third installment of the spring Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series this Monday, Feb. 11, in Hoover 105. The theme of this spring’s lecture series is “State of the Union.”
Monday’s session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. and features Robert Rayburn, senior pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, Wash. He will present “Future of the American Church,” in which he will address questions such as “What is the state of the church in North America today?” and “In light of cultural trends, what does the future hold for the church?”
The same session is presented from 4:40 to 5:40 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.
Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.
Security has been seeing many staff and faculty members parking in the visitor rows in the Stevens and Hoover parking lots. These rows are marked with a big blue sign with a “V” on it. We’d like to gently remind you to please leave those rows empty for our numerous visitors!
Thank you!
Security Services
The BlueZone Store will host a book sale in the Textbook Annex (basement floor of the library) during the week of Feb. 11. Employees (only) are invited to come on Monday for a chance to purchase books for personal use or departmental resources.
Paperbacks are $1, hardbacks are $2. Cash or cost center charge only. No returns or refunds. On Tuesday, the sale will open up to the general public. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (closed 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.).
Mr. Bruin nominations are up on the ASC website!
Go to the ASC website to nominate your favorite fellas.
Professional Etiquette Dinner Registration Open!
The Etiquette Advantage is the theme for this year’s Professional Etiquette Dinner! This event is a guided etiquette experience for students in a dining setting. You will learn how to gracefully traverse the intricacies of eating a meal in a formal or business setting from an acclaimed etiquette consultant. We will be featuring table hosts who are working professionals and fashion tips during a professional dress review.
Registration is open and tickets are on sale in the Career Services and the SUB on the following dates:
You may also register and purchase tickets through Bruin Careers in the Career Services Section of your MyGFU account. If you have questions, contact the Career Office at x. 2330 or email careers@georgefox.edu.
Come in to the psychology office and pre-order your psychology club t-shirt. The shirts are only $7 each. This is open to any psychology major or minor. The t-shirt design is posted on the door of the psychology office or you can check it out on Facebook by searching GFU Psychology club.
All orders are due at 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 18.
Applications for the Spiritual Life intern/Student Chaplain position are now live! Read more and/or apply here. Application deadline is February 15.
For more information, please contact the Spiritual Life Office.
With housing selection coming up in just over a month, there are a few details students should be aware of for the 2013-2014 selection process.
1) Students 21 years old or older and students with senior status (93+ credits) as of the first day of classes (Sept. 2, 2013) will be eligible to live off campus.
Additional off-campus information and eligibility criteria can be found on the Housing and Residence Life website.
2) Students living with their parents need to complete an Application to Commute and return it to the Student Life Office.
3) A $150 non-refundable housing deposit needs to be paid to be eligible to sign up for housing.
Details about the housing deposit:
4) In order to be considered for Le Shana Hall your group will need to have six people. Groups of five will not be considered for Le Shana. Groups of six that are not able to make it into Le Shana will be placed in one of the following: two adjacent Weesner Village apartments, two adjacent rooms in the suites or three adjacent rooms in Coffin.
For information about housing selection, please refer to the Housing and Residence Life website or email housing@georgefox.edu with questions.
A TIAA-CREF representative will be on the Newberg campus (Cap and Gown Room) Wednesday, Feb. 13. Our previous rep, Shane Roghaar, has taken a new position with TIAA-CREF and moved out of the area, so Emily Everett will be here from the Seattle office for the day.
You are encouraged to make an appointment with her to ask questions, discuss your investments, or review your financial plans using the online scheduler at this link. You may also call 800-732-8353 for an appointment.
Lisa Burton, Human Resources
The university community is invited to a Faculty Research Forum on Friday, Feb. 15, from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 105.
Michael MacLeod, an associate professor of politics and international studies and director of international studies, will present “Follow the Money: How Global Investor Networks Influence Multinational Corporations and Why It Matters to You and Me.”
Synopsis
Should businesses be concerned about climate change, the proliferation of toxic chemicals in our environment or violations of human rights? In the past decade, a growing segment of the international investor community is saying “yes” – and is using its collective financial power to influence corporate behavior across the world in unprecedented ways. Michael will explore this phenomenon and discuss its economic and political significance.
Please join us!
The university will host a volleyball tournament this weekend, so the gym in the Wheeler Sports Center will be unavailable for use both Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-10. The Fitness Center and dance room will remain open.
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of students entering George Fox next fall? If so, come learn about the peer advisor role in the revamped First Year Seminar program. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 9 p.m. in Stevens 209.
Bring your questions to the meeting or, if you can’t make the meeting, email Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu. Peer advisor applications will be available soon and will be due Friday, March 1.
