Please join Bon Appetit for its Valentine’s Day special featuring a 20-ounce chocolate cherry mocha for the price of a 16 ounce in both the Bruin Den and the Villa Cafe in the Villa Academic Complex. Offer is good for both Thursday and Friday, Feb. 14-15.
In an effort to get to know the community better, President Robin and Ruth Baker are hosting a series of small-group desserts at their home. The first staff/administrator dessert, open to the first 15 people who e-mail Missy Terry (President’s Office), will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 (note date change from original announcement).
Please note: There will be other dessert opportunities for staff/administrators as well as faculty groups in the future.
If you have not already submitted a tuition remission request and you anticipate using any tuition remission benefit during the 2008-09 academic year, please complete a Tuition Remission Request Form and submit it by Monday, March 3.
Please go to: http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/hr/EmployeeBenefits.index/beneforms.html and scroll about halfway down the page to find the link to important information for completing the tuition remission request forms and the forms themselves. It is important to read the one page of information before you begin completing a Tuition Remission Request Form. Incomplete forms will be returned without being processed.
For information about the Tuition Exchange program, please contact Missy Terry (President’s Office). Again, completed TR request forms must be turned in to Human Resources by March 3. If you miss the deadline, your tuition remission cannot be guaranteed for next year.
Professional publication is an increasingly important, but sometimes intimidating, responsibility of university faculty. David Sherwood (Social Work), editor of the journal Social Work & Christianity for 25 years, will lead a Faculty Teaching Forum workshop on writing for publication from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the Executive Dining Room.
Participants will review issues such as the types of articles that might be appropriate, selection of journals for submission, writing form and style, the peer review process, using editorial feedback, and appropriate ethics. Participants also will discuss their ideas and questions about writing and publication.
To reserve a lunch e-mail Jere Witherspoon (jwithers@georgefox.edu) by 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18. Everyone is welcome to attend the session, whether bringing a lunch or reserving a lunch.
All faculty — full time, part time, and adjunct — are invited to attend Faculty Teaching Forums (FTFs). Video podcasts of FTFs will be available at the “Events and Resources†link on the Center for Teaching and Learning website.
The university’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will join forces this Saturday, Feb. 16, to participate in the “Think Pink†campaign for breast cancer awareness, as well as to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day, as a part of the Bruins’ basketball doubleheader that evening in the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.
Pacific University will be the opponent for the women’s game at 6 p.m. and the men’s game at 8 p.m. The first 150 fans to arrive at the games will receive pink wristbands, and anyone wearing pink will get in free with a $2 donation to the Breast Cancer Fund. Also, all women under the age of 18 will be admitted free.
The “Think Pink†initiative is a global, unified effort by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association to assist in raising breast cancer awareness on the court, across campuses, in communities, and beyond. George Fox is one of more than 900 schools nationally that will be taking part in the campaign.
In conjunction with “Think Pink,†George Fox athletics will be celebrating the 22nd Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day by honoring all senior women student-athletes at halftime of the men’s basketball game. Awards will be presented to 24 outstanding women student-athletes.
This award celebration is one of more than 1,000 events taking place across the country for National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Congress has proclaimed this national day each year since 1987 as a time to recognize the progress of girls and women in sports, and to acknowledge the benefits that sports and fitness activities can bring to the lives of all girls and women.
In addition to the awards celebration, during halftime of the women’s game, there will be a competition for girls and women, as well as raffle prizes.
Friday, Feb. 15 – Men’s tennis vs. Whitworth, 2 p.m., campus courts
Saturday, Feb. 16 – Men’s tennis vs. Whitworth, 10 a.m., campus courts
Men’s tennis vs. Whitman, 3 p.m., campus courts
Women’s basketball vs. Pacific, 6 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
Men’s basketball vs. Pacific, 8 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926.
The university’s Symphonic and Jazz bands will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in Bauman Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. and there is no admission charge.
The Symphonic Band will perform “Klezmer Classic’s†by Johan DeMeij. The group also will perform “Symphonic Prelude†by Mark Camphouse, a piece composed in honor of the fallen soldiers buried at Colleville-Sur-Mer, a cemetery above Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. Other pieces will be “High School Cadets†by John Philip Sousa and “Suite Francaise†by Darius Milhaud.
The Jazz Band will perform “Tribute to the Duke†and “Tall Cotton†by Sammy Nestico, and “Jackson County Jubilee†by Benny Carter.
The Symphonic Band is directed by Pat Vandehey and the Jazz Band is directed by Joel Tanner.
Does God love justice? If we love God, we love must love justice, too. Please join us for the classic film Sergeant Rutledge, facilitated by Kerry Irish (History), from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in EHS 102. You will be educated about Blacks in Amercian history and be reminded of God’s love for all of his children.
-Multicultural Services
The Jan. 15, 2008 issue of Christian Century featured an article by Ed Higgins (Writing/Literature) and Tom Johnson (Religious Studies) on the trilogy of novels by British atheist Philip Pullman. Pullman’s first novel in the series was recently made into a movie, The Golden Compass.
On Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Hoover Lounge, Tom will provide an overview of the coauthored article and lead a discussion on Pullman’s work and the Christian community’s response to fiction that has religious/Christian overtones. The university community is invited to attend.
The Liberal Arts Critical Issues program (G.E. senior capstone) is pleased to announce that Dan Kimball, author of They Like Jesus, but Not the Church, will speak from 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. and from 7 to 7:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, in Hoover 105. The title of the presentation is “Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?” All are welcome to attend.
For more information on Dan, visit dankimball.com.
In addition, there are still a few copies of Shane Claiborne’s Irresistible Revolution available for those who would like to read along with our seniors.
The School of Professional Studies is sponsoring Spiritual Emphasis Week at the Portland Center Feb. 11-14. Each evening from 7:30 to 8 p.m. in the main lobby, there will be music and a brief devotional. Light refreshments will be provided.
This great time of community building and personal reflection is open to all students and employees of George Fox. Please plan on attending these very meaningful times.
For details or questions, contact Mark Ocker at the School of Professional Studies.
In an effort to get to know the community better, President Robin and Ruth Baker are hosting a series of small-group desserts at their home. The first staff/administrator dessert, open to the first 15 people who e-mail Missy Terry, will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22.
Please note: There will be other dessert opportunities for staff/administrators as well as faculty groups in the future.
The university is offering free tax preparation and e-filing assistance on campus Feb. 16, March 1, March 15, April 5, and April 12.
The Tax-Aide program is designed to help most taxpayers prepare their returns. The service is especially geared toward senior citizens, students, individuals with lower incomes, and those who have limited English proficiency. Anyone, however, is eligible for assistance, with the only exception being those whose return is deemed too complex.
Help will be available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the computer lab on the second floor of the Hoover Academic Building. No appointments are necessary.
What to bring (if applicable):
The program works in conjunction with the IRS, the American Association of Retired Persons Foundation, and the Oregon Department of Revenue. All volunteers have received training from the IRS, AARP, and the Oregon Department of Revenue.
For more information, e-mail taxaide.gfu@gmail.com or visit aarp.org/money/taxaide.
Professor Liu Shengmin, from Wuhan University of Technology, is our guest this semester while teaching a course in Chinese language and culture and doing guest speaking in our classes. Dennis and Janet Hagen are hosting him during the stay.
The Hagens will be in China March 11-31 – three weeks that includes our spring break week. Is there someone who has a spare room in their home, and preferably, who lives within walking distance from campus, who could host Professor Shengmin while the Hagens are away?
One of the goals of this faculty exchange program is to give the visitor a chance to experience family life and to participate in activities with the family or couple. The professor has a meal ticket for lunches and dinners on campus, so the host home need not provide all his meals.
If interested, contact Lon Fendall (Center for Global Studies) at ext. 2685.
Stop by the University Store Monday through Thursday, Feb. 11-14, and save 10 to 50 percent on Valentine’s Day products.
The Portland Center is proud to welcome Sarah Marvin to our front office team. Sarah has come to us from the Newberg campus and is now the Enrollment Assistant for our School of Professional Studies Enrollment Team. She will directly supporting Jeremy Stephens, Admissions Recruiter, Kathy Grant & Jennifer Overstreet, Enrollment Counselors. Sarah’s phone extension is 6165.
Sarah’s counterpart in the front office is Sara Vulgan. Sara is the Graduate Admissions assistant for Carol Namburi, Graduate Department of Counseling Admissions Counselor, Robin Halverson, School of Management Admissions Counselor, and Sheila Bartlett, Seminary Admissions Counselor. Sara’s phone extension is 6101.
Please help us in welcoming Sarah to the team and please note the change in their extensions.
Employees are invited to attend an all-campus meeting from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in Hoover 105. The meeting will provide employees an opportunity to receive campus updates, be involved in planning processes, and dialogue with President Robin Baker.
Community meetings also are scheduled on Tuesday, March 18, and Thursday, April 17, at the same time and location. The final campus meeting of the semester is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium.
A staff lunch is scheduled for noon Monday, Feb. 11, in the Cap and Gown Room. All staff are welcome to this time of fun, fellowship and food. The cost is $3.
Tickets are still available for this Friday and Saturday’s presentation of Black Boy, a one-person play featuring Broadway actor Charles Holt. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. both nights in Wood-Mar Auditorium.
Holt plays Richard Wright and a host of additional characters in Wynn Handman’s adaption of Wright’s influential 1945 autobiography Black Boy. Holt has been performing Black Boy for the last seven years throughout the United States. More information on the production is available at charlesholtproductions.com.
Employees and students are entitled to one complimentary ticket, available for pick-up at the University Store. Additional tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors and alumni, and $6 for students and children under 12. Tickets may be purchased at the box office by calling 503-554-3844 or online at theatre.georgefox.edu.
Everyone is invited to join international students in celebrating the lunar new year from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7. Come enjoy music, food, and a dragon dance in the Ron Gregory Atrium.
Questions? Contact Alex Pia at 503-554-2643, Dianna McIntyre at 503-554-2649, or NamKy Nguyen at nnguyen04@georgefox.edu. The event is sponsored by the International Club and International Student Services.
