The Daily Bruin

George Fox University’s Department of History, Sociology and Politics presents “Why It Might Be OK to Make Bad Choices.” All are invited to attend this lecture given by Bill Glod this Monday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Glod is the academic program officer at the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University. He is responsible for managing a portfolio of more than 100 graduate students around the world who study the ideas of liberty.

Questions? Contact Angeleen Umfleet at aumfleet@georgefox.edu.

Stop by the Bruin Den or Bruin Bites this week and pick up a delicious Valentine treat for yourself or someone special! We’re selling house-baked chocolate cupcakes with raspberry buttercream, chocolate dipped pretzels, and Valentine-themed cookies all week.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.

Come celebrate the first day of Black History Month with the Black Student Union by watching 13th. It will be shown tomorrow (Friday) at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105.

This documentary explores the history of the Thirteenth Amendment and the impact that it made and still has on the black community. Snacks will be provided.

Questions? Contact Jessica Coyne at Jcoyne17@georgefox.edu.

Artists Andreas and Jennifer Salzman will be giving a lecture on their exhibition today at 6 p.m. in the Chehalem Cultural Center ballroom. A reception will follow at 7 p.m. in the Hoover lobby.

The Salzmans have been married for 28 years. They have been practicing artists for the past 28 years as well. Although they work in very different mediums, their work often addresses similar narratives. Both bodies of work discuss matters of relationships and the way those relationships define their lives. All relationships are approached visually with similar connections. Andreas and Jennifer both find themselves working with dialogue about their children, as well as those of their aging parents and loss of loved ones. This exhibition, The Journey, explores these narratives through mixed media sculpture and both traditional and nontraditional photography.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Salzman at jsalzman@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in a career in Athletics? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced, competitive environment? Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of athletic events? Here’s your chance to get work experience within a collegiate athletic department. We are hiring work study employees for both this summer and next school year. Check out the job postings on Bruin Careers, go to MyGFU.georgefox.edu–click on Career Services and log in.

Once there, search for On Campus Student Employment.

Applications close on April 4, so be sure to apply soon!

Questions?  Please contact the athletics department: etrask@georgefox.edu

Don’t miss out!  Find out how you can make the most of your college experience by taking on a leadership role!  Leadership Preview night is next Tuesday, January 28 at 9 p.m. in Hoover 105 and is an excellent way to learn about different roles, ask questions and apply!

Many of the positions are paid, excellent for your resume and are a lot of fun to do.  We are seeking a diverse group, so come and be a part!  Food will be provided at the end of the meeting!

ASC wants to hear from you!

Here are a few questions that your Student Government Officers would like to ask you. Thank you for taking the time to be heard. The Survey link is found here.

Just a reminder that the Villa Cafe will be closed starting next Monday (July 30) and will re-open on August 27 when classes resume.

Thank you for a great summer and all your support.

Denny Lawrence

GFU Career Services highly recommends and supports this fair for GFU students.  We are welcome to attend by special invitation. There will be a record number of 67 employers there.
Nonprofit Career Fair — Tuesday, November.1, 2011

The Nonprofit Career Fair is sponsored by the PSU Career Center. Employers will provide information on career positions, internships, and volunteer opportunities in the nonprofit sector. It will be held 11a.m.-3p.m. in the SMSU Ballroom, 3rd Floor, 1825 SW Broadway. For a list of employers attending click here.

If you can offer a carpool for the Newberg campus, please contact our office asap-x2330, careers@georgefox.edu.  Thank you.

In October of 2010 the Provost’s Council approved a set of assumptions by which semester start and end dates will be consistently set, effective fall 2011.  These calendar assumptions are as follows:

Semester Start and End Dates
Mid-Year Commencement – on the Saturday on or between December 15-21
End of Fall Semester – Friday preceding Mid-Year Commencement
Start of Fall Semester – Monday 16 weeks prior to the End of Fall Semester (may be Labor Day)
Start of Spring Semester – Second Monday in January
End of Spring Semester – Friday 16 weeks following Start of Spring Semester
Start of Summer Semester/May Term – Monday following End of Spring Semester
End of May Term – Friday three weeks after start of May Term
End of Summer Semester – Friday 16 weeks following Start of Summer Semester

Spring Break Dates are scheduled as follows:
Oregon – Week that ends with the last Friday in March
Idaho – Week that begins with the last Monday in March

5 Year Semester Dates Based on the Above Assumptions:

2011-12
Fall Semester: 8/29/2011 – 12/16/2011
Spring Semester: 1/9/2012 – 4/27/2012
Summer Semester: 4/30/2012 – 8/17/2012

2012-13
Fall Semester: 8/27/2012 – 12/14/2012
Spring Semester: 1/14/2013 – 5/3/2013
Summer Semester: 5/6/2013 – 8/23/2013

2013-14
Fall Semester: 9/2/2013 – 12/20/2013
Spring Semester: 1/13/2014 – 5/2/2014
Summer Semester: 5/5/2014 – 8/22/2014

2014-15
Fall Semester: 9/1/2014 – 12/19/2014
Spring Semester: 1/12/2015 – 5/1/2015
Summer Semester: 5/4/2015 – 8/21/2015

2015-16
Fall Semester: 8/31/2015 – 12/18/2015
Spring Semester: 1/11/2016 – 4/29/2016
Summer Semester: 5/2/2016 – 8/19/2016

Provided by Melissa Thomas, Registrar

Graduating seniors and students withdrawing: Remember to return your mailbox key to avoid a $15 key fine.

Return key envelopes are available at Beebe, SUB, and the main Mail Center.

Clearly write your name and box number on the key envelope and drop in Campus Mail or take directly to Mail Services.

Thanks!

We found an audio recorder in Bauman after the Fox Film Festival on Saturday. If you are missing one, contact Sarah Tremayne at stremayne06@georgefox.edu

Spanish Chapel tomorrow, Friday March 11 from 10:40-11:30am in Hoover 105.

Chapel credit will be provided if you slide your card.

We will start the service singing worship songs in Spanish and proceeded by a sermon by Josue Legaspi.

Anyone is welcome to come so spread the word!

For more information contact Michelle Gonzalez-Ramos – mgonzalezramos09@georgefox.edu

Internships – Tuesday, February 8 at 2:00 PM
This webinar is for students interested in finding and applying for internships in the federal government.There are new changes to student programs, and during this webinar, we will highlight a number of internships across government, and show students how to research, find and apply for an internship.

Full-time jobs in the Federal Government – Wednesday, February 16 at 2:00 PM
This webinar is for students interested in finding and applying for full-time jobs within the federal government. During this session, we will highlight a number of agencies and positions across government, and show students how to research, find and apply for an opening that is right for them.

Contact Career Services for more information!
careers@georgefox.edu
503-554-2330

Do you have a question about George Fox University’s community life programs that you would like answered? From health and counseling services to meal plans….we will get the answer to your questions.

The editors of BruinLife are now accepting questions for their monthly online newsletter.

Each month we will feature a question from one of our undergraduate students.

Send your questions to: studentlife@georgefox.edu

The deadline for the February edition is: Friday, Feb. 11, 2011.

Next Thursday, Feb 3rd  we have the honor of having a  Mission Year representative (a recent alumni Sara Mendoza) with us for the day. We would like to invite any of you who are interested at all in Mission Year to join us Thursday, Feb. 3rd  at 3:30pm in the Spiritual Life House to ask questions and hear some of Sara’s stories.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided. An RSVP to spirituallife@georgefox.edu would be helpful in knowing how much food to prepare.

Mission Year is a yearlong urban ministry program focused on Christian service and discipleship. Their mission is to take teams of people, place them in an area of need, and help them to serve people and create community. They are committed to the command of Jesus to “love God and love people,” by placing the needs of their neighbors first and developing committed disciples of Christ with a heart for the poor. View their website at: http://www.missionyear.org/.

This semester at George Fox University, the business department is implementing a study lab for all business students. This Business Lab will lead by two tutors at every session twice a week to meet the needs of struggling students with business majors. Additional study sessions will be announced to accommodate for class exams and possibly large projects. Students are invited to come and receive aid with homework, assignments, and group projects. Recommended to students in the following courses: ACCT 271, ACCT 272, BUSN 240, FINC 260, ECON 201, ECON 202

Starting Tuesday, January 18th

Business labs will be on Mondays and Tuesdays nights located in Hoover 104 Exam Sessions will be announced as needed.

Monday 6:00PM-9:00PM

Tuesday 7:00PM-10:00PM

Students are invited to come and receive help on any business related schoolwork.

Questions?  Contact Cy Senestraro at csenestraro09@georgefox.edu

The Meal Plan form is now activated on MYGFU under University Forms.

There are two things that you need to know before proceeding:

1 ) If you plan to complete enough credits to move into a lower meal plan you will need to wait till grades are posted to your academic record before making the change.

For example – for students on the 21 meal plan: If you have 25 credits completed now and took 15 credits this fall, then 6 of those credits will need to post before you can choose the 14 meal plan.

The absolute deadline for making changes to your meal plan is Friday, January 21, 2011. If there are extenuating circumstances pertaining to getting your grades posted by this deadline, please contact Jere Witherspoon immediately.

2) The system rolls all meal plans over, EXCEPT for the 35 block plan and the All Flex Plan since the meals/points on these two plans carry over from Fall to Spring. If you want to add these additional plans to your account you will need to re-select them in MYGFU in University forms.

Details about Meal Plans can be found on the Student Life website: Meal Plan Options

Students are responsible to confirm their meal plans each semester and make any changes prior to the 2nd Friday of each semester – January 21, 2010.

Students who fail to confirm their meal plans, and if eligible, make any changes, will be charged for the meal plan applied to their account even if they did not use the meal plan.

To select your meal plans on MyGFU:

· Log in to your account.

· Click on SELF SERVICE.

· Under GFU Resources click on UNIVERSITY FORMS.

Please address your questions to:

Jere Witherspoon

Student Life Office

jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu

503-554-2316

Experiential Ministries is hosting its first event of the year- a day hike at Silver Falls State Park! Bring your own lunch and meet at the Bruin’s Den at 9:00 on Sunday, October 3rd. We will be back no later than 5:00. Drivers and vehicles are needed. Liability forms are located outside the ASC offices.
Contact Paige Copenhaver at pcopenhaver09@georgefox.edu

All undergraduate students are required to select a meal plan through their MYGFU account.

The meal plan selection form is found in UNIVERSITY FORMS.

More information about meal plans can be found on the Meal Plan Options website:
http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/student-life/mealplanOptions.html

Students are required to select a meal plan by Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

The deadline for making any changes to your meal plan is Friday, September 10, 2010 at 5 p.m. This is the last day to add or drop classes as well.

No reduction in meal plan selections will be allowed after this date, however, you may be able to add a meal plan.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) in the student life office if you have any questions.