The Daily Bruin

All faculty and staff are invited to a “general talk” session with each of the visiting provost candidates on the days and times listed below. Each candidate will be presenting on one of two topics: “How they see themselves changing the university” or “Thoughts on the future of higher education,” with time for questions and answers. Please mark your calendars.

Carlos Campo: Monday, Dec. 3, 10:40 – 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 105 (note time and place change)
Ginger MacDonald: Thursday, Dec. 6, 3:40–5 p.m. in EHS 102

For those of you unable to attend, the sessions will be recorded and posted online at the following link: http://media.georgefox.edu/cgi-bin/itunesustaff.pl.

The Health and Counseling Center is still offering flu shots. Vaccines are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call ext. 2340 to make an appointment.

Flu shots are free with Pioneer insurance, $1.50 for students with the university’s health insurance, and just $15 with any other type of insurance.

All students, faculty, and employees are invited to a language lab open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, in Minthorn 100. Swing by and see our new location, now on the first floor of Minthorn Hall. Hot tea and cookies will be provided.

Students can get an edge in the job market by earning one credit with these online courses: “Claim Your Career Calling” GEED214; “Become Workplace Familiar (Internship)” GEED216; and “Find Suitable Employment” GEED218. Every assignment is a practical step toward helping you further your career. Plus, its online so you may do classwork anywhere at anytime.

For more information on classes or how to register, contact Christee Wise (Career Services).

During Cultural Celebration Week, the English Language Institute published International Voices, a collection of essays by international students at George Fox. We distributed it to interested students at chapel and have provided each office on the Newberg campus a copy.

If you would like a copy for yourself, or a class set, just let Martha Iancu (Communication Arts) know.

Could a guest lecture by an international scholar enhance one of your classes? A directory of international Fulbright Scholars in the United States whom you might invite to give a guest lecture at an event or in classes is available for you to peruse.

After you identify a promising candidate, you may apply for funding for the scholar’s visit through the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program. The information is available at the Fulbright display in Lemmons 9. You also may access the Directory of Fulbright Visiting Scholars online at www.cies.org.

For more information, contact Hanna Pierson-Compeau at 202-686-6235 or olp@cies.iie.org.

The campus community is welcome to enjoy engineering’s “Wobble Off” from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in the Ron Gregory Atrium. The event is a demonstration of freshmen engineering students’ first project – a variety of oscillating steam/air-operated engines. The event highlights the students’ first year studies in engineering design, solid modeling, and machining, and showcases the creative and impressive results of their design/build projects.

The students’ engines will compete in a variety of categories, including maximum speed, minimum vibration, maximum coast, cost efficiency, and creativity/craftsmanship.

Tim Timmerman (Visual Art) will introduce art students showcasing their work at a luncheon sponsored by the George Fox University Auxiliary at noon on Friday, Dec. 7, in the Cap and Gown Room.

The event is open to all employees for $7. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Nancy Lamm at 503-537-2321 or Louise Clarkson at 503-538-2850.

Multicultural Services is hosting a film series next semester, and director Burel Ford would like your input on other possibilities for the series. Below is the current listing of dates and movies to be shown. Films begin at 7 p.m. in EHS 102 on the Newberg campus. Faculty members are encouraged to consider offering extra credit for attendance or implementing the films into curriculum.

Jan. 16    Amazing Grace
Jan. 22    Crash
Feb. 7      Pride
March 12    Freedom Writers

If you have not yet completed the Best Christian Workplaces survey, please take about 10 minutes to do so. The survey close date has been moved from Dec. 2 to Dec. 7. The link is www.bwinstitute.com/survey/login.aspx. The access code is 1680-571.

The Best Christian Workplaces Institute will present the survey results in summary format to maintain all employees’ confidentiality.

All faculty and staff are invited to a “general talk” session with each of the visiting provost candidates on the days and times listed below. Each candidate will be presenting on one of two topics: “How they see themselves changing the university” or “Thoughts on the future of higher education,” with time for questions and answers. Please mark your calendars.

Carlos Campo: Monday, Dec. 3, 3:40–5 p.m. in Hoover 102
Ginger MacDonald: Thursday, Dec. 6, 3:40–5 p.m. in EHS 102

For those of you unable to attend, the sessions will be recorded and posted online at the following link: http://media.georgefox.edu/cgi-bin/itunesustaff.pl.

Provost candidate Patrick Allen’s session from Monday, Nov. 26, is now available to view or download at the following link: http://media.georgefox.edu/cgi-bin/itunesustaff.pl. If you do not have iTunes on your computer, you will have to download it in order to listen to the podcast.

The Department of Performing Arts presents
“Let Heaven and Nature Sing!”

Welcome the Christmas season with the university’s annual Christmas concert, featuring the Concert Choir, Men’s and Women’s Chorale, Symphonic Band, and Strings.

Dates: Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-8
Time: 7:30 p.m. (preconcert music at 7 p.m.)
Location: Bauman Auditorium, Newberg campus

Matinee performance: Sunday, Dec. 9
Location: Village Baptist Church, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd., Beaverton
Time: 2:30 p.m. (preconcert music at 2 p.m.)

One complementary ticket for performances is available to George Fox students, faculty, and employees. Tickets may be picked up in advance with an ID card at the University Box Office. Purchase additional tickets online at music.georgefox.edu or at the University Box Office (ext. 3844).

All students, faculty, and employees are invited to a language lab open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, in Minthorn 100. Swing by and see our new location, now on the first floor of Minthorn Hall. Hot tea and cookies will be provided.

Many people have been asking why the flag has been flying at half-staff for the past week. This is in memory of Cara Moran, the George Fox student killed in last week’s tragic automobile accident. Her funeral in Chandler, Ariz., is Wednesday, Nov. 28, and the university will fly the flag at half-staff through that day. Please continue to pray for Cara’s family and friends during this difficult time.

– Office of Student Life

George Fox is investing in Yamhill County by partnering with the Mid-Willamette Valley United Way in a workplace campaign from now through Dec. 15, 2007.

Within the next few days, you will receive a letter from President Robin Baker regarding your opportunity for involvement in a Community Care Fund that will directly benefit local nonprofit organizations.

Every donor has the opportunity to designate their dollars for an impact area, or for a specific organization.

Please take a moment to read through the brochure and donation form accompanying the letter. Send your gifts or requests for payroll deduction to the Department of Human Resources at Box 6108 by Dec. 15, 2007.

Please direct all questions to Sheri Philips (University Relations).

President and Mrs. Robin Baker invite you and your family to join them on Saturday, Dec. 1, for the university’s Campus Candlelight Ceremony.

The evening will include …

• Campus lighting of buildings
• Christmas carols led by Dickens carolers
• Candlelight devotional
• Horse-drawn wagon rides before and after candlelight ceremony

Schedule:

6:30-7:30 p.m.
Food, activities and live music in Stevens Center, Hoover, and EHS atriums

7:30-8:30 p.m.
Ceremony in front of Edwards-Holman Science Center (steps facing quad)

Questions? E-mail Danya Ochsner or call her at ext. 2121.

The George Fox men’s basketball team hosts its home opener against Corban College at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4. Remember to bring your university ID, which admits you and your immediate family to all home contests.

Independent U.S. Senate candidate John Frohnmayer will host a town hall at George Fox at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in Hoover 105. The event is sponsored by the university’s Alpha Alpha Chi chapter of the national political science honor society.

Frohnmayer, who holds a master’s degree in Christian ethics and a law degree, will speak on the role of religion in politics and stewardship of the earth. He also will leave time open for questions from the audience on any topics they choose.

Frohnmayer’s campaign has made headlines by calling for the impeachment of President Bush and for an end to the Iraq war. Frohnmayer also has focused on the need to increase accountability at all levels of government.

All members of the George Fox and Newberg communities are invited. Questions? Contact Dan Bennett.

A fall senior thesis art exhibit, featuring the work of Jaime Kate Johnson and Julia Lancaster, opens with a reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the Minthorne Gallery. The exhibit is scheduled to run through Dec. 15. The gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.