The Daily Bruin

Want to act in a comedic short film that will likely be seen at this year’s Fox Film Festival? “Adventures in Matchmaking” is a lighthearted short film that combines themes of misadventure, friendship and the often-hilarious situations that arise out of trying to play matchmaker.

Auditions for the film are scheduled for noon Saturday, Oct. 31, in the Media Center. The cast time commitment would be an initial read through and orientation meeting, as well as one to two weekends of filming (starting within the next two weeks). No previous acting experience is required to audition.

In preparation for auditions, contact Elizabeth Wallace (producer) at ewallace07@georgefox.edu to obtain a copy of the script. Those interested also need to print out a schedule (for the next month) and list any Friday, Saturday or Sunday conflicts.

We hope to see you there!

All faculty and staff are invited to attend the presentation “Working with International Students” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in Lemmons 13. Contact Joel Perez at ext. 2305 or Alex Pia at ext. 2643 for more information.

About a dozen tickets remain for Friday night’s (Oct. 30) bilingual performance of Canta Y No Llores, a play put on by the Northwest’s premier Latino arts and culture organization, the Miracle Theatre Group, in Portland.

Multicultural Services is offering discounted tickets for the 8 p.m. performance. For more information on the show, visit milagro.org.

This is opening night and the audience is invited to stay afterward for a complimentary reception catered by a local restaurant. Visit the Office of Student Life (third floor of Stevens) and pay cash or check for a $10 ticket. This is half off the regular cost. Please stop by no later than 5 p.m. to pay.

The university’s visual arts department will host work by two Biola University professors, Kurt Simonson and Jon Anderson, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 3, through Dec. 2. The exhibit, to be displayed in the Minthorne Gallery, is entitled “Kurt Simonson: Northwoods Journal & Jonathan Anderson: Impasse.”

The exhibit opens with an artists’ talk at 4 p.m. Tuesday, followed by an opening reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Minthorne Gallery.

The theatre department’s fall production of The Diviners will be showing in Wood-Mar Auditorium on Nov. 5-7 and Nov. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. The production is a redemptive tale of a charismatic but backsliding preacher and his close newfound friendship with the eccentric Buddy Layman as they help each other divine for truth, faith and hope.

All university employees will receive one complementary ticket for any night. Your complimentary ticket is only available at the Box Office in the Bruin Bookstore. Additional tickets are available for purchase at theatre.georgefox.edu.

Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Pacific, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. – Women’s Soccer vs. Puget Sound, Morse Field (note time change from previously announced noon start)
Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Linfield, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym

The men’s and women’s cross country teams will be participating in the Northwest Conference Championships at McIver State Park in Estacada, Ore., starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

For more information, visit the Bruin athletics website at gfubruins.com or call the sports information office at ext. 2926.

Employees who still have their name badge holders from last week’s staff conference, please return them to Laura Klaus at Box 6229.

The Bruin Bookstore will be hosting its second annual costume contest this Friday, Oct. 30, at noon. Prizes will be awarded to the three best costumes.

LINK (Liberty in North Korea), a team bringing awareness to the plight in North Korea, is on a tour throughout the country. They’ll be on campus to showcase their latest documentary, Seoul Train, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in EHS 102.

The documentary is the story about North Korean refugees who have braved the underground in search of freedom. Come watch, discuss, and help support the modern-day underground railroad.

It is time once again to order university stationery. For detailed order instructions, go to the university communications website.

Elizabeth Holme (Print Services) will work with the Office of Marketing Communications in ordering general university (i.e. non-departmental stationery) letterhead and envelopes. You will continue to purchase all non-departmental stationery (including “second-sheet letterhead”) through her.

Orders are due by Wednesday, Nov. 4.

It’s not too late to apply or renew your passport. The U.S. Postal Service representative will be on campus Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. The location has been changed to the Cap & Gown A section of the SUB.

Don’t forget your original or certified copy of your birth certificate, along with your driver’s license that has a current last name on it for identification purposes. Also, remember that children under 16 must have both parents present.

No debit or credit cards will be accepted. Checks are preferred, and two checks are required. The cost is $75 for the application fee, $15 for pictures and $25 for the U.S.P.S. processing fee. Children will be $15 less.

Due to employee illnesses, the Bruin Den will close at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, rather than 4 p.m. The grill will close at 2 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will keep everyone posted if other days are also impacted.

The university’s softball team is selling Christmas swags and wreaths as a fundraiser. If you’re interested in helping support George Fox softball, please e-mail Coach Jessica Hollen or contact one of our players. We are selling:

• 24-inch swag: $22

• 18-inch wreath: $22

• 22-inch wreath: $24

• 30-inch wreath: $30

Orders are due by Friday, Nov. 13, and delivery of items will be Nov. 23-25. The items are grown locally in Troutdale and come with pine cones and a hand-tied bow.  If you have any questions or wish to place an order, e-mail Jessica at jhollen@georgefox.edu.

A U.S. Postal Service representative will be on the Newberg campus to accept passport applications or renewals on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Executive Dining Room in the Student Union Building.

The ID required is a driver’s license with current last name and an original or certified copy of your birth certificate. Children under 16 years of age must have both parents present.

No debit or credit cards will be accepted. Checks are preferred, and two checks are required. The cost is $75 for the application fee, $15 for pictures, and $25 for the U.S.P.S. fee. Children will be $15 less.

Everyone is invited to the Cultural Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the EHS Atrium. Come get a taste of the many different cultures at George Fox through music, videos, pictures, crafts, games, and, of course, the all-time favorite, food.

For those of you who have graciously signed up to give blood, please remember to attend your appointments for Thursday, Oct. 29. The drive will be held in the Villa Academic Complex’s Room 117 between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. You will be sent a reminder e-mail Wednesday of your appointment time.

Also, please remember to drink plenty of fluids the day before and day of your donation. If possible, please do not consume caffeine on the day of the drive.

Thank you all for your generous donations. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Contact Jessie Sarver at jsarver05@georgefox.edu.

Lost and found tables will be set up in the Bruin Den from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27. All items not claimed by the rightful owner will be donated to charitable causes on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., so stop on by if you are missing something!

David Niyonzima will speak at the next Liberal Arts and Critical Issues Forum Monday, Oct. 26, from 4:30 to 5:35 p.m. and from 7 to 7:55 p.m., in Hoover 105.

David will speak on the church in Burundi, Africa. He is a pastor and director of THARS, a program that promotes healing and rehabilitation for traumatized people (ex-combatants, victims of torture and sexual violence). He is the coauthor of Unlocking Horns: Forgiveness and Reconciliation in Burundi.

The Oregon legislature has levied a 1 percent tax on health insurance premiums, effective Oct. 1, to provide access to health care coverage for low and moderate income Oregon children currently without health insurance. The tax is matched 2-to-1 by the federal government. To offset this 1 percent premium tax, Kaiser has raised its premiums to George Fox and all of its other employer groups by a corresponding 1 percent.

The university has agreed to absorb this increase for the remainder of this plan year in addition to the 80 percent contribution it already makes, so employees with Kaiser coverage will not have to pay this premium increase until any change in premium for the new plan year (March 31, 2010 payroll deduction).

Because the Pioneer Educators Health Trust plan is a self-insured multiple employer welfare trust rather than an insurance company, it was not subject to this new 1 percent premium tax.

Tilikum is looking for a very part-time computer technician to work a few hours per week over the next year to set up and maintain its computer network. Besides the standard technical qualifications, they are looking for someone with working familiarity with the university’s network system, servers, etc.  Please e-mail hr@georgefox.edu if you are interested in this position and/or would like to see the job description and make a transfer request.

This position is currently open only to internal applicants (employees and students). Unfortunately, full-time support staff employees cannot be considered because additional hours (over 40 per week) would require overtime pay, which is cost prohibitive for Tilikum’s budget. A completed transfer request, cover letter and resume should be submitted to HR by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.