Bruins open NCAA tournament at home Friday

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament is coming to Newberg! Your Northwest Conference champion Bruins will host first- and second-round games of the D-III NCAA tournament Friday and Saturday nights, March 6-7, in Miller Gymnasium.

The Bruins play the Penn State-Abington Nittany Lions on Friday at 7 p.m.; if they win that game, they will advance to the second round on Saturday and will play again at 7 p.m.

ASC will pay the ticket price for the first 500 students who attend each game that George Fox is playing in. Adults pay $6 for entry, and seniors/kids will be admitted for $3.

Hardware purchasing reminders

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

Purchases of the following items with university funds requires involvement from IT and approval of the appropriate dean or vice president:

  • Laptop and desktop computers
  • Tablets
  • Any individual hardware item over $1,000

Please note that, effective immediately, hardware purchases using university funds may not be made by credit card (personal or university). These purchases should be coordinated through IT. This is to ensure that proper approval processes are followed, that hardware purchases meet the standards required for institutional hardware, and to ensure that the university can get the best pricing for hardware.

The financial affairs office will not approve expense requests or university credit card transactions for hardware purchases.

The complete purchasing policy can be found here.

Support music students at Winter Choral Concert Saturday

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

Come support our music students this Saturday, March 7, at the Winter Choral Concert. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium, and admission is free.

Performing that evening will be the Chamber Choir, singing Mikolaj Zielenski’s Viderunt Omnes Fines Terrae, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy’s Wie der Hirsch Schreit, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s Sicut Cervus, David C. Dickau’s I Am Not Yours and the spiritual Ride on, King Jesus.

The event will also feature the Women’s Chorale, which will sing Andrea Ramsey’s The Sky is Sprung with Glory, Ivo Antognini’s Agnus Dei and Gustav Holst’s Homeland.

Finally, the Concert Choir will sing Jacob Handl’s Alleluia! We Sing with Joy, Johann Michael Haydn’s Justus Ut Palma, James Quitman Mulholland’s That I Shall Never Look Upon Thee More, David N. Childs’ Where Dwells the Soul of My Love and the spiritual Let Me Fly.

Full-time administrative assistant needed in IDEA Center this summer

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

The IDEA Center is looking for a full-time, temporary administrative assistant to work May through July. Do you normally have the summer off but would be interested in working this summer, or do you know of someone who might be qualified and interested in filling this position?

If so, please direct external applicants to submit a completed application, cover letter and resume to hr@georgefox.edu. Applications for external applicants can be found at this link. Only a letter and resume are required of current employees.

A summary of the position:

  • Provide administrative support to IDEA Center staff
  • Facilitate IDEA Center front office processes and triage workflow to ensure smooth and efficient operation
  • Facilitate communication through a variety of established avenues
  • Provide strong customer service in receiving and screening a wide range of visitors/callers/emails in order to communicate services; schedule appointments and oversees client intake
  • Support summer Genesis events when needed
  • Manage daily approving and updating in our Bruin Careers job posting site and Internship Module program
  • Oversee summer data collecting and assessment projects
  • Attend office staff meetings and maintain current working knowledge in the basics of career and academic planning services and resources

A high level of technology proficiency and basic PeopleSoft knowledge is needed.

Movie ‘It’s a Girl’ shows tomorrow night

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

The sociology department is hosting a documentary night for students and faculty tomorrow (Thursday)! We will be watching It’s a Girl, a movie about gendercide in India and China, and will be looking at the social implications of this cultural phenomenon. Show up in comfy clothes and be ready for some rad doughnuts from Voodoo and a glass of milk (cow or almond)!

We’ll be in the International House beginning at 7 p.m. Questions? Contact Megan Reynolds at mreynolds11@georgefox.edu.

Dean of Saint John’s Theological Seminary speaks on campus Thursday

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

All are invited to a presentation on The Saint John’s Bible tomorrow (Thursday) when Bill Cahoy, dean of the Saint John’s Theological Seminary, will be on campus to present a talk on the Bible titled “Theology, Art and Imagination.” The free session meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available for students, and refreshments will be served.

To learn more about the “Spring into Illumination: Seeing the Word Through The Saint John’s Bible” events, visit this page. More information is also available by contacting Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Also, on Friday, March 6, Paul will host another “Turning of the Page” session from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC. The weekly sessions examine sections of The Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible, a full-size fine art reproduction of the original.

Join us for ‘Colored White’ panel this Tuesday

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

Have you ever wondered:

  • Why do people keep talking about diversity?
  • Why can’t we all just be color blind?
  • Why isn’t there a “White History Month”?

If so, come to the “Colored White” panel happening at Shalom from 9 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, in the Cap and Gown Room.

Questions? Contact Hope Kenyon at ekenyon11@georgefox.edu.

Jamie Johnson speaks in chapel tonight

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

Join us for chapel tonight (Wednesday) to hear from Jamie Johnson. Chapel is at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Chapel credit is available.

For more information please visit spirituallife.georgefox.edu or email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

ARC workshop ‘Charting Your Academic Path’ is tomorrow

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

Know of students who need help charting their academic future? In an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Charting Your Academic Path,” CAP Coaches from the IDEA Center will give tips on how to use the degree audit, online catalog, class schedule and other resources.

The workshop is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105. Kristie DeHaven, Marisa Lee and Joe Thouvenel will be presenting. Please let students know about this resource.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Latino Heritage Club’s Spoken Word Night is tonight

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

Join us tonight (Wednesday) in Hoover 105 at 8:30 p.m. for the Latino Heritage Club’s first Spoken Word Night of the semester. Performers will be sharing pieces on love and forgiveness.

Please help spread the word. We’ll see you there!

Questions? Contact Sandra Lopez at slopez11@geoegefox.edu.

Please return dishware to Bon Appetit

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

We have lost massive amounts of plates, glasses, silverware, bowls and coffee cups over the past several months. We would ask that everyone remember that the meal plan is all you care to eat while you are in the dining room and does not allow for food to be carried out when you leave.

If you have any of our dishware in your dorm rooms or offices, we would really appreciate it if you could bring it back to us. There is a cart outside the dish room where you can leave any dishes you may have or that you find laying around on campus. Thank you for helping us out!

– Bon Appetit

Bufford presents Spring Faculty Lecture on March 10

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

The university community is invited to the 2015 Spring Faculty Lecture, “Encountering Grace,” featuring Rodger Bufford, PhD, professor of psychology in the Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology. The presentation will explore the “theology of grace” and the “psychology of grace.”

Join us on Tuesday, March 10, for the presentation. The lecture runs from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in Hoover 105, and refreshments will be served. The event is sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee.

Prior to the lecture that evening, the 2015 Spring Richter Student Scholars Symposium is scheduled from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Hoover lobby. Student scholars from George Fox graduate and undergraduate programs will present their research in a conversational poster format. Refreshments are included.

Questions? Contact Kris Kays at kkays@georgefox.edu.

Nearly 1,400 music students on campus Friday for choir event

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

This Friday, March 6, the music department will host nearly 1,400 music students from 21 Oregon high school choirs. Choirs will be performing in Bauman Auditorium beginning at 8 a.m., with the final performance beginning at 5 p.m.

This state-qualifying adjudicated festival is free and open to the public.

University Players take Wood-Mar stage Friday

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

Join the George Fox University Players this Friday, March 6, for two performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

First, at 7:30 p.m. we’ll present “Point Me Home,” a 50-minute performance involving music and theatre exploring the theme “Point Me Home,” stories of being lost and found.

Then, at 8:30 p.m., join us for 50 minutes of Playback Theatre, a time in which we’ll all explore our stories of being lost and found through improvised music and theatre.

Free admission!

Questions? Contact Cambria at cherrera12@georgefox.edu.

Veritas study abroad rep on campus Thursday

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

Veritas representative Charlie Harrisberger will be on campus on Thursday, March 5, in the Bruin Den. Veritas offers a wide variety of study abroad locations. Stop by his table between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn more about their program.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

Mike Arzie speaks in chapel today

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

Join us for chapel today (Tuesday) to hear from guest speaker Mike Arzie. Chapel is at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Chapel credit is available.

Mike is currently serving as student ministries pastor at Southwest Bible Church in Portland. Mike came to the Lord during his freshman year at George Fox University.

For more information about chapel, visit spirituallife.georgefox.edu or email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Ecuador study abroad rep in Bruin Den Thursday

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

Living and Learning, an Ecuador study abroad program, will have representative Zac Brown on campus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in the Bruin Den. Stop in and talk with Zac about what opportunities and adventures await in Ecuador.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

University’s Jazz Ensemble plays at Portland jazz club March 9

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

Come out and support the Jazz Ensemble as they perform an opening set at Jimmy Mak’s Jazz Club from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9. There is no cover charge.

Jimmy Mak’s is located at 221 N.W. 10th Ave., in Portland. Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.

No bulk mailings processed the week of March 9-13

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

During the week of March 9-13, there will be no bulk mailings processed due to mail and print services staff attending a conference. There will also be limited services in the Print Room during that week.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Sociology shows movie ‘It’s a Girl’ Thursday

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

The sociology department is hosting a documentary night for students and faculty this Thursday, March 5! We will be watching It’s a Girl, a movie about gendercide in India and China, and will be looking at the social implications of this cultural phenomenon. Show up in comfy clothes and be ready for some rad doughnuts from Voodoo and a glass of milk (cow or almond)!

We’ll be in the International House beginning at 7 p.m. Questions? Contact Megan Reynolds at mreynolds11@georgefox.edu.