The women of George Fox University are welcome to a soup and salad supper from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at the president’s home at 402 S. College St.
Ruth Baker will host the event. Attendees should bring a salad to share; soup and bread will be provided. There is no need to R.S.V.P.
An American Red Cross blood drive is set from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Wheeler Sports Center. To sign up, go to givelife.org to select a time that works for you. For more information, e-mail Elaine Smith (Nursing).
Because the university uses Verizon as its wireless provider, employees who currently have Verizon Wireless service or who sign up to become a Verizon Wireless customer can begin enjoying a 6 percent discount off their current costs. This applies to service, phones, and accessories.
If you would like to sign up for this discount or get more information, visit Ray McKean, the university’s Verizon Wireless representative, in the Bruin Den commons area between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25. A separate site visit will be arranged for the Portland Center at a later date.
The position of Director of Web Development is being vacated by Gloria Foltz and is open to George Fox employees at this time. It will remain open until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27. Foltz has accepted the position of executive assistant to the vice president for enrollment services.
You can e-mail Peggy Kilburg or Melodee Powers (Human Resources) to obtain a copy of the Director of Web Development position announcement. To apply for this position, request a Transfer Request form by e-mailing hr@georgefox.edu and submit it to Human Resources along with a cover letter and resume.
Join Bon Appetit for lunch between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, to celebrate its third annual Eat Local Challenge. Menus will feature only locally grown ingredients from a 150-mile radius of Newberg. Visit with local farmers and learn how we can all work to preserve our agricultural heritage.
Locations: Klages, Bruin Den, Villa Cafe
Employees are welcome to say farewell to Ginger Hoover (Plant Service) at an open house in the Stevens Center Atrium from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. Cards are welcome.
Ginger will be retiring after 25 years of service to George Fox, 22 of which she served as superintendent of Custodial Services. She served on student life committees, advised the Staff Development Committee, started the university’s recycling program, chaired the first emergency preparedness committee, and helped formulate many policies adopted on campus.
Sept. 21 – Volleyball vs. Pacific Lutheran, 7 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
Sept. 22 – Men’s/women’s cross country in Wes Cook Bear Fete Invitational, 10 a.m., Willamette Mission State Park
Sept. 22 – Women’s soccer vs. Whitman, noon, Morse Field
Men’s soccer vs. Whitman, 2:30 p.m., Morse Field
Sept. 23 – Women’s soccer vs. Whitworth, noon, Morse Field
Men’s soccer vs. Whitworth, 2:30 p.m., Morse Field
For a complete schedule of home and away contests for each program, visit athletics.georgefox.edu.
All-campus informational meetings for faculty, staff, and administrators in Newberg have been scheduled in Bauman Auditorium from 4 to 5 p.m. on the following dates:
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008Â (Wood-Mar Auditorium)
The meetings will provide George Fox employees an opportunity to receive campus updates, be involved in planning processes, and dialogue with President Robin Baker. Your participation is strongly encouraged.
A faculty business meeting is scheduled from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28, in Hoover 105. Missy Terry (Academic Affairs) will send all faculty the agenda and accompanying proposal handouts via e-mail next week.
Come celebrate the wisdom of farming at the inaugural Community Garden Fest from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. The community garden is located north of the Villa Academic Complex, where the hospital’s helipad used to be. The event, sponsored by the Philosophy Club and keepers of the community garden, will feature live music, a drum circle, and fresh food from the garden (grilled veggie pesto wraps, fresh tomatoes, watermelon, and more).
Also, hear a panel discussion about humans and the soil. Contact Corey Beals (Religious Studies), Rachael Perrell, or Tyler Hale for more information. Families are welcome.
Bruin Discount Cards will be distributed in campus mailboxes this week. Use the card at eligible locations for great discounts. Participating retailers include: Coffee Cottage, Pogy’s Subs, Steve’s Auto Service, The UPS Store, Abby’s, Snooty Fox, and Chehalem Glenn Golf Course.
A faculty forum, “Christ’s Work and Covenant Renewal: Relational Perspectives on Atonement,” is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, in Hoover 105.
Larry Shelton (Seminary) will make a presentation and lead a question and answer session. Refreshments will be provided. Event sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee.
When the George Fox Bruins open their 2007-08 women’s golf season this Sunday, Sept. 23, they will not only be playing golf – they will be raising money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research.
The Bruins will tee off at 1 p.m. in the Pacific 5-Way Tournament at Quail Valley Golf Course in Banks, Ore. Technocom, Inc., a total communication technology provider based in Wilsonville, Ore., will pay $10 to the Komen Foundation for each par and/or birdie that is made by any George Fox player. The golfers also will be wearing pink hats in an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer research.
Anyone wishing to pledge money toward the Bruins’ “Swing for the Cure†should contact head coach MaryJo McCloskey at 503-709-7543.
Spend a day uncovering the joy that is hiding in the unsuspecting places of your life. Don’t forget to register for our Selah women’s conference, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium on Sept. 29. You can register by visiting selah.georgefox.edu or by contacting Amy Lorenz (University Relations) at ext. 2134 or alorenz@georgefox.edu.
We are continually refining Serve Day and want your input to make it better. Please fill out a Serve Day evaluation at: georgefox.edu/serveday/serve_evaluation.html. After submitting the form, you will get a coupon for a candy bar from student life. We have a lot of good candy left: Snickers, Payday, Peanut M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces, Skittles, and much more!
Thank you,
-The Serve Day Committee
The announcement regarding vehicle registration pertained to students only. Employees can disregard the announcement.
– Security Services
Plant Services would like to invite you to stop by and see Bob Dexter’s (Plant Services) 7UP collection between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17-21. It is on display in the break room for one final week.
All are welcome to come hear Debra Akre and Jeana King, co-founders of Project Education, a NGO that promotes education in Kenya, from 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. and from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, in Lemmons 8.
For more information, contact Caitlin Corning (History) at ext. 2673.
6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday
6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday
2-6 p.m. Sunday
You can view chapel live on your computer during normal chapel times on Monday and Wednesday via the following link: georgefox.edu/offices/student_life/campus_ministries/streaming.html.
When chapel is not in session, the link will allow you to visit archives of past chapels. If you need QuickTime, you can download and install it for free by visiting apple.com/quicktime.
