Now is the time to submit your request for business cards. Marketing communications will be processing a business card order soon. Place your order directly with B&B Print Source before Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Questions? Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu.
You are invited to attend and help spread the word about a six-week leadership workshop that is being hosted by athletics. You don’t have to be an athlete or coach to be part of Bruins LEAD. It is simply an opportunity to develop your leadership skills.
We will take basic leadership concepts and spend one hour diving into details of how to develop responsible and respected leaders.
Each week, you will get to hear from one of our coaches on the following topics:
Sept. 22 – Marty Hunter on “Confidence and Composureâ€
Sept. 29 – Maco Hamilton on “How to Conduct Yourself With Class and Servant Leadershipâ€
Oct. 13 – Mike Meek on “How to Inspire Your Team and How to Build Winning Team Chemistryâ€
Oct. 20 – Branden Thompson on “How to Get Your Teammates Back on Trackâ€
Oct. 27 – Jessica Hollen on “How to Manage Team Conflictâ€
All sessions take place from 8:40 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. in Lemmons 8.
While some of the content may be specific to athletics and teams, we feel strongly that every person will end up working in a team at some point in their lives, and this information can be relevant for everyone on campus.
Thursday will be our second session. Even if you were unable to attend our first session, we would love to see you there!
Probably most important … there will be snacks!
Questions? Please contact Kelsea Meyers at kmeyers13@georgefox.edu.
An internationally acclaimed pianist and current professor, Ilonka Rus-Edery, will join with two of her distinguished students from Sam Houston State University to perform a free concert on the university’s Bauman Auditorium stage at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, Sept. 22. There is no charge to attend.
The Romanian-born Rus-Eldery, an associate professor of piano and director of keyboard studies at Sam Houston State University, has appeared as a recitalist and concert artist with numerous orchestras and chamber music ensembles throughout Romania, Italy, Spain, Germany, Holland, Mexico, Colombia and the United States.
Both of the students joining her on stage, Eduard Alexandru Gavril and Sorin Frisan, are natives of Romania who have extensive performance experience. Together, the guests will perform pieces by Schubert (Fantasy in F minor), Saint Saens (Danse Macabre: remix), Khachaturian (Sabre Dance), Rosenblatt (Carmen Fantasy), Rachmaninoff (Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14) and Mozart (Ragtime alla turca).
The concert is a piano exchange concert, as George Fox’s Kenn Willson, coordinator of keyboard studies, will be performing his “Encounters with Beethoven†concert at Sam Houston State University at a future date.
Thank you for the time and energy many of you invested in Serve Day last Wednesday. You painted fences and walls, cleared brush, cleaned wheelchairs, organized classroom supplies … it was a great team effort, and it was for the “Good of our Neighbors!”
Since last Wednesday we have received a number of notes from community members that were touched by your work. Though Serve Day isn’t exactly about the “thanks,” it is good to know your efforts and sacrifices have been kindly received. We’re attaching a short video that tells a few of these stories.
This year, more than 2,000 people were involved in Serve Day in various ways. We know that this means that more than 2,000 people saw different sides of Serve Day; we are eager to learn about these experiences. If you have any feedback you’d like to share regarding Serve Day, we’d be happy to receive it. Please use this form to offer that feedback.
Thank you!
Know students who need help with their writing? We have a workshop for them.
Polly Peterson, assistant professor of English, will present “Correcting Common Writing Mistakes” at an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop tomorrow (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105. The workshop will help students understand, identify and correct the top-10 grammatical errors that annoy professors the most.
Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
Bruin Cards, formerly the Serve Day Discount Card, will be arriving in campus mailboxes this week for all Newberg students (undergrad and grad) and employees (staff, administrators, faculty and adjuncts)!
The Bruin Card offers great discounts at 15 local businesses. You can use the card as many times as you’d like until it expires on Aug. 31, 2017. Not only will you receive great savings on your purchases, you’ll support local businesses. You must show your card at time of purchase.
Don’t have a campus box? Pick up a card at the Information Desk on the first floor of the Stevens Center starting this Monday.
You will be receiving information this week regarding textbook adoptions for Spring 2017.
In short …
Thank you
Swing by the Bruin Store today (Wednesday) to take advantage of our 25-percent-off sale on select items!
We hope to see you. Go Bruins!
Questions? Contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.
Thank you for the time and energy many of you invested in Serve Day last Wednesday. You painted fences and walls, cleared brush, cleaned wheelchairs, organized classroom supplies … it was a great team effort, and it was for the “Good of our Neighbors!”
Since last Wednesday we have received a number of notes from community members that were touched by your work. Though Serve Day isn’t exactly about the “thanks,” it is good to know your efforts and sacrifices have been kindly received. We’re attaching a short video that tells a few of these stories.
This year, more than 2,000 people were involved in Serve Day in various ways. We know that this means that more than 2,000 people saw different sides of Serve Day; we are eager to learn about these experiences. If you have any feedback you’d like to share regarding Serve Day, we’d be happy to receive it. Please use this form to offer that feedback.
Thank you!
Runners and walkers of all abilities are invited to join us for a Homecoming & Alumni Weekend 5K Run/Walk we like to call the “Foxtrot.†It’s a race right here on campus! The event will take place from 8 to 9 a.m. in front of Bauman Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 1.
For a peek at the course map, check out this webpage. Make sure to register for the event in advance at this link. Participation costs $5, and all proceeds go to the Auxiliary Endowed Scholarship for George Fox students. The winner of the race will receive a prize!
Contact Mary Monahan with any questions: mmonahan@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2115.
During Homecoming, we are excited to welcome students and alumni to campus for this inaugural event: Alumni of Color. This year, as we celebrate our 125th anniversary as an institution, we also want to reflect on the history of diversity at the institution.
The purpose of this networking event is to connect our alumni of color to our current student body, to each other, and to George Fox; to help students adjust to life after college; and to educate both alumni and students about future jobs, networking tools, and the history of George Fox.
The keynote speakers will be Randy Winston (’73) and Sandra Lopez (’15). Their biographies are available on this webpage. If you are an alumnus/a or current student and would like to attend, please register as soon as possible at this link. This is a free event.
The details …
Date: Friday, Sept. 30
Location: Canyon Commons – George Fox Campus, Room 101-102
Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Student groups participating: Black Student Union & Alliance, Fusion Asian American Club, Hawaii Club International Club, Act Six Scholars, & Mosaic Scholars
Brought to you by: Intercultural Engagement & Faculty Development, International Student and Scholar Services, Intercultural Life, IDEA Center, and Alumni & Parent Relations
Contact Rebecca Hernandez, associate vice president of intercultural engagement and faculty development, with any questions: rhernandez@georgefox.edu.
Do you know someone who is a nurse practitioner/physicians assistant? The Health and Counseling Center has an immediate opening for a nurse practitioner/physicians assistant to provide health care to the George Fox community. In addition, we have an immediate opening for a registered nurse.
These positions are perfect for individuals who would like to have the breaks and summers off and/or have children who would like to attend the university! It’s a friendly, fast-paced environment treating some of the nicest students in the country. Particularly for the NP/PA position, even if the individual is currently employed, we would greatly appreciate you bringing this position to their attention and forwarding their contact information to Bill Buhrow (bbuhrow@georgefox.edu) so we can follow up to see if they have any interest.
More info on both positions can be found at this link, or they can contact Bill at 503-554-2340. Thanks for helping us locate the right person for this pivotal position.
Enterprise Car Share is open and ready for business. You can pick up a coupon in the student life office for a special offer: $1 to join. The coupon expires Dec. 31, 2016.
For more information, go to EnterpriseCarShare.com/GeorgeFox.
The university community is invited to an all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, in Hoover 105.
The meeting will feature various updates, including the financial year end/surplus report, and the recipients of the Administrator of the Year and Staff of the Year will be announced. The event will be live-streamed at the Portland Center in Room 160.
If you are a faculty or staff member thinking about pursuing grant funding, that’s great! But there is a process to follow to ensure you don’t hit any road bumps.
First step: Do your research! Grants can be incredibly time-consuming (especially federal grants). Explore potential funders, record deadlines, and carefully consider your program or research needs. If you want help identifying a funder, don’t hesitate to contact University Advancement; it has access to a foundations database.
Most important step: Once you know which grant you want to pursue and you’ve discussed it with your dean, you must fill out the Grant Proposal Approval Form (located on the PeopleSoft homepage). All employees pursuing a grant must adhere to this process. Beyond your dean, University Advancement will facilitate all approvals on your behalf.
Why? Going through this process ensures staff and faculty don’t compete for the same grant, we dedicate faculty and administrator time to the highest priorities, and we don’t sign any grant paperwork that obligates George Fox to something unexpected. Depending on time and resources, Advancement will typically provide helpful feedback on the proposal, facilitate the submission process, and help you with reporting back to the funder. Advancement also processes all money and contracts in partnership with other offices.
We’re your partner in the grant process! For more info, check out this Grant Process & Procedures document. If you have any questions or want to chat about a new or existing grant, contact Britt Hoskins, associate director of advancement communications and grants, at ext. 2132 or bhoskins@georgefox.edu.
Bruin fans, don’t miss your chance to watch our teams play at home this week.
Saturday, Sept. 24, noon – Women’s soccer vs. Puget Sound, Austin Sports Complex
Saturday, Sept. 24, 5 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Pacific Lutheran, Austin Sports Complex
Sunday, Sept. 25, noon – Women’s soccer vs. Linfield, Austin Sports Complex
Sunday, Sept. 25, 2:30 p.m. – Men’s soccer vs. Willamette, Austin Sports Complex
For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.
Have you been experiencing back pain or want to know what exercises or stretches evidence shows to decrease symptoms of back pain? “We’ve Got Your Back†is a free five-part class on the prevention and management of back pain.
Li-Zandre van Eeden, PT, DPT, and the university’s School of Physical Therapy will sponsor the class, which is meeting on five Tuesdays between Sept. 13 and Oct. 11. Sessions are scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 202 in the Roberts Center (501 N. Villa Road). Attending all the sessions is encouraged but not required.
There will be a lab component, so please dress comfortably. To sign up, please call 503-554-2479.
You will be receiving information this week regarding textbook adoptions for Spring 2017.
In short …
Thank you
Swing by the Bruin Store today (Tuesday) or tomorrow to take advantage of our 25-percent-off sale on select items!
We hope to see you. Go Bruins!
Questions? Contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.
An internationally acclaimed pianist and current professor, Ilonka Rus-Edery, will join with two of her distinguished students from Sam Houston State University to perform a free concert on the university’s Bauman Auditorium stage at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, Sept. 22. There is no charge to attend.
The Romanian-born Rus-Eldery, an associate professor of piano and director of keyboard studies at Sam Houston State University, has appeared as a recitalist and concert artist with numerous orchestras and chamber music ensembles throughout Romania, Italy, Spain, Germany, Holland, Mexico, Colombia and the United States.
Both of the students joining her on stage, Eduard Alexandru Gavril and Sorin Frisan, are natives of Romania who have extensive performance experience. Together, the guests will perform pieces by Schubert (Fantasy in F minor), Saint Saens (Danse Macabre: remix), Khachaturian (Sabre Dance), Rosenblatt (Carmen Fantasy), Rachmaninoff (Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14) and Mozart (Ragtime alla turca).
The concert is a piano exchange concert, as George Fox’s Kenn Willson, coordinator of keyboard studies, will be performing his “Encounters with Beethoven†concert at Sam Houston State University at a future date.
