Archive for April, 2013

Volunteers needed to partner with James Project & Love, INC this Saturday

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Come serve with James Project from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, as we partner with Love, INC to serve a lady in our community needing help with packing and moving boxes into storage.

We could use MORE volunteers. Come be a part to bless this lady as we share with her in the service and love of Jesus.

We’ll be meeting in the Outreach Ministries office at 8:30 a.m.

Ask questions and/or R.S.V.P. to mdagostini11@georgefox.edu

Apply for Leadership Positions!

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Interested in a student leadership position next year? Get involved in Campus Ministries! We have different positions such as retreats coordinator and Greenroom coordinator open for applicants. It’s not too late to apply!

You can apply here!

Questions? Contact Josh Riedel at jriedel10@georgefox.edu

Don’t forget this afternoon’s all-employee meeting

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

An all-employee meeting is scheduled for this afternoon (Thursday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105. For those at the university’s regional sites, the meeting will be available at a stream site that you can access from MyGFU. Simply log into MyGFU and click the “Community Meeting Link” located under “Staff Resources/Faculty Resources.”

WSU professor presents research seminar this Monday

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

The engineering department invites you to attend a research seminar entitled, “Fasteners as Diagnostic Sensors in Structures,” presented by Dr. David Pollock of Washington State University. He will be with us from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. this Monday, April 22, in Lemmons 13.

Summary

Connections are critical load-transfer components in all structures. The adoption of mechanics-based yield limit equations for bolted and nailed connections in timber structures in the early 1990s furnished a mechanism for understanding connection behavior associated with extreme loading events. In particular, the formation of plastic hinges in metal fasteners (as modeled by the yield limit equations) provides ductile structural behavior during high seismic and wind events.

The detection of plastic hinges in fasteners following an overload event can be used to (1) determine the magnitudes of overload and structural displacement that occurred, and (2) assess internal structural damage. Ultrasonic inspection of bolts and (modified) nails in surviving structures provides useful techniques for detecting damage that is not apparent during visual inspections and estimating residual structural capacities.

For any questions or further information, contact Kristin Bontrager at kbontrager@georgefox.edu.

Engineering department hosts research seminar Friday

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

The engineering department invites you to attend a research seminar titled, “Hypar Roofs: A Servant Opportunity for Students, Researchers and Professionals,” presented by Doug Schmucker, PhD, PE. Join us from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19, in EHS 102.

Presentation Description
Dr. Schmucker will present an example of servant engineering via a joint project between TSC Global and Engineering Ministries International (eMi). TSC Global (tscglobal.org) is a U.S.-based, for-profit, social enterprise developing innovative products for global housing solutions; eMi (emiusa.org) is a faith-based organization that mobilizes building design professionals to provide design services to communities in need across the world.

In an appropriate technology transfer project, the eMi team examined the feasibility of using TSC’s Hypar Roof product. Typical eMi clients include missionaries, faith-based medical facilities and educational campuses. Dr. Schmucker has served with eMi as a volunteer in a variety of capacities over the past 13 years and has practiced as both a professional engineer and professional educator over a nearly 20-year career.

For more questions or information, contact Kristin Bontrager at kbontrager@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to join in Newberg Prayer Walk on Friday

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Hey Everybody,

Come and join us for the Newberg Prayer Walk tomorrow (Friday) during chapel hour. I love seeing God work in our community through the prayers of his people. We’ll meet in the quad by the Bruin Den at 10:40 a.m. Hope to see you there!

– Mary Owen (mowen10@georgefox.edu)

‘Men, Women and Society’ sociology students present posters Friday

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Want to learn more about women and men? Come visit a poster session hosted by students from Men, Women and Society (SOC 320).

Join us from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. tomorrow (Friday), in the Hoover lobby.

Fascinating topics include:

  • Gender, Sexuality, and Roller Derby
  • Are Women More Religious than Men?
  • Female Gangs in the U.S.
  • The Gendered Nature of “Heroism”
  • What is Hypermasculinity?
  • Attitudes and the WNBA

Questions? Contact Melanie Hulbert at mhulbert@georgefox.edu.

Retirement celebration for Bonnie Jerke scheduled for April 25

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

After 33 years of service, Bonnie Jerke (Career Services) is retiring and we are planning to celebrate her accomplishments and contributions on Thursday, April 25, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Duke Atrium of the Stevens Center. We’d love to have you come and celebrate Bonnie’s many years of leadership and service to the students and alumni of George Fox.

If you are unable to attend, I’m sure Bonnie would appreciate an e-mail, card, or call, but we’d love for you to be able to attend this event. No need to R.S.V.P.

If you have any questions, please contact Sidney Tafflinger at 503-554-2330.

Hope to see you next Thursday!

Day of Silence

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

The Day of Silence is this Friday, April 19. On this day, students across the nation will stay silent to bring attention to the silence that results from LGBTQ bullying. Common Ground invites the entire George Fox community to participate in this day with us.

We will gather around the flagpole outside the SUB at 7:30 a.m. for prayer and begin our silence together. We will gather at the flagpole at 5:30 p.m. to symbolically break the silence.

If you would like to participate, or have more questions about the DOS, please contact Common Ground President A.J. Mendoza at amendoza09@georgefox.edu.

Hank Helsabeck speaks in chapel this morning

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Join us for chapel this morning (Wednesday) at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium for our Last Lecture Series featuring Hank Helsabeck, dean of School of Arts and Sciences.

The Gospel of John (the movie)

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Paul Anderson will be showing the film, “The Gospel of John” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18 in EHS 102 for any interested in viewing the biblical text in dramatic form. All are welcome, especially students in Bible classes interested in noting the distinctive presentation of Jesus in this dramatic Gospel. A brief discussion will follow the film.

Film ‘The Gospel of John’ shown in EHS on Thursday

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Paul Anderson will be showing the film The Gospel of John for any interested in viewing the biblical text in dramatic form. All are welcome, especially students in Bible classes interested in noting the distinctive presentation of Jesus in this dramatic Gospel. A brief discussion will follow the film.

Join us at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in EHS 102. Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.

Make plans to attend Hank Helsabeck’s retirement celebration

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

After 35 years of service to George Fox, Hank Helsabeck is retiring this spring. The provost is hosting a retirement celebration for him from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday, April 29, in the Klages Dining Room.

Come join us as we celebrate Hank and his contributions to the university. Prior to his current role as dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, he was a math professor and department chair. He also started the computer science program – and taught himself everything there is to know about the degree in order to teach it. He was also a regular participant on the “GFU Ruins” Hood-to-Coast team for many years.

If you plan to attend the reception, please R.S.V.P. using this form. If you cannot make it, you can use the same form to write Hank a message.

– Office of Academic Affairs

Farewell reception for Martha Iancu scheduled for May 2

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Please join us in honoring Martha Iancu, who is retiring this spring after 23 years of service to George Fox. The farewell reception will be Thursday, May 2, from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. in Minthorn 200.

Please drop in and wish Martha well!

All-employee meeting scheduled Thursday

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

An all-employee meeting is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105. For those at the university’s regional sites, the meeting will be available at a stream site that you can access from MyGFU. Simply log into MyGFU and click the “Community Meeting Link” located under “Staff Resources/Faculty Resources.”

Pennies for Peru!

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Dannica Thornton, Mareesa Fawver and Rebekah Cammack will be having a coin drive and will walk from dorm to dorm from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, to collect any extra change or cash anyone is willing to donate for their missions trip to Peru.

Their deadline for funding is approaching, and they still need lots of help to reach their amount. Please help support them!

Experts on tragedy of sex trafficking speak on campus April 23

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

A Vancouver, Wash., couple who for decades have ministered to victims of child sex trafficking both domestically and internationally will be the featured speakers Tuesday, April 23, at the monthly Newberg meeting of the Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest.

The meeting is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Villa Academic Complex. There is a $5 suggested donation for guests.

Cyndi Romine is known as one of the leading international experts on the tragedy of child sex trafficking. She has labored for this cause for the past 23 years, working in tandem with her husband Greg, a pastor, evangelist and missionary.

Founders of Romine Ministries and King’s Church in Vancouver, Greg and Cyndi served as full-time missionaries in the Philippines and Hong Kong and are now doing international evangelism. As an evangelist, Greg has spoken on six continents, in 60 nations, over the last 35 years.

For more information, visit cccnw.net or call 503-928-8354.

Spanish Chapel

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

The last Spanish Chapel of the semester will be at 10:40 a.m. Friday, April 19, in the Bruin Grounds. Instead of the typical service, we will  have a worship service and an open microphone where students can share a short message. Chapel credit will be provided.

Also, if anyone is interested in becoming the new Spanish Chapel coordinator, please look at the application information on the ASC billboard. Contact Michelle Gonzalez at mgonzalezramos09@georgefox.edu for information regarding the application or for getting involved with the worship band. Thanks!

‘The Island President’ shows on campus this afternoon

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

The Center for Peace and Justice, the Creation Care Committee and the Center for Global Studies invite the campus community to a showing of the film The Island President today (Wednesday) at 4 p.m. in Lemmons 8.

The Island President links the struggle for democracy and human rights with the fight to stabilize the climate. Join us as we participate with more than 100 colleges across the country for a nationwide screening of this powerful film and a discussion with the film’s director following.

Questions? Contact Tyler Amy at tamy@georgefox.edu.

Lost and found tables set up in Bruin Den April 23-24

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

The only lost and found tables of the semester will be set up Tuesday, April 23, and Wednesday, April 24, in the Bruin Den. Please check your offices for any “left” items and turn them in to security before the 23rd. Thanks!

And, if you are missing anything, please check with security before the 23rd, as we’d prefer to pack up and carry the fewest amount of items over to the Bruin Den for the lost and found tables.