Please send an e-mail to Peggy Kilburg (pkilburg@georgefox.edu) by 5 p.m. today (Friday) if you would like to nominate a colleague for October Employee of the Month with a summary of this person’s contributions and/or outstanding performance in the past month or so.
The winner will be announced and presented with a $100 Visa gift card at our community meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
The university community is invited to explore portions of the St. John’s Bible at a special presentation from 2:30 to 5 p.m. today (Friday) in the Stevens Center’s Duke Atrium. The project began in 1998 at Saint John’s Abbey and St. John’s University, which commissioned renowned calligrapher Donald Jackson to produce a hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible.
Come see a work of art that unites an ancient Benedictine tradition with the technology and vision of today, illuminating the Word of God for a new millennium. The Gospels and Acts will be on display, along with several individual art pieces from the series.
In addition, Brad Neary, representative for the project, and Paul Anderson, professor of biblical studies at George Fox, will present short talks on topics related to the Bible and its artwork.
Stop by the atrium and enjoy the St. John’s Bible!
Staff Development Conference is right around the corner. This fall’s half-day event will be a time of learning and celebration of the investment George Fox staff make – sowing, watering and reaping – in the lives of young men and women. Staff .5 and above are required to attend, but you’ll be glad you’re there to harvest encouragement and inspiration.
The conference is scheduled from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Mountain Park Church, 40 McNary Parkway Dr., in Lake Oswego. More details will be forthcoming.
All George Fox students and employees are welcome to attend the student life discussion series, Symposium: A Forum for Uncommon Conversations. The series will run three weeks in a row, starting today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in EHS 102.
Our first topic will be “Convicted Civility: Pursuing Christ in Our Conversations,” and will feature panelists Ron Mock, Terry Steele, Sarita Gallagher, Jamie Noling-Auth and Michael Harris. The discussion Thursday will explore the question, “What does it mean to be a person with strong convictions, while also honoring and respecting others who might not agree with you?” Bring a friend and come join in the discussion!
Elective chapel credit is available.
Questions? Please contact Lizzy Riese at eriese11@georgefox.edu.
The Wheeler Sports Center will be closed again this Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This means that the gym, racquetball courts, dance room and locker rooms will be off limits.
The fitness center will remain open, but please use the hallway entrance near the tennis courts on the field level.
The campus community is invited to the next installment of the “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series this Monday, Oct. 27, in Hoover 105. The session runs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and features Lisa Ohlen Harris, author of the Middle East memoir Through the Veil.
Harris will present “My Muslim Sisters,” in which she will share glimpses into the lives of several Muslim women who befriended her during the years she lived in Jordan and Syria. The same session is presented from 5 to 6 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.
Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.
Join the Department of World Languages for a free, bilingual presentation on the “Golden Age of Mexican Cinema” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, in Stevens Center’s Room 208. The event will include a film screening of Ahi Esta El Detalle starring Cantinflas.
Questions? Contact Julio Bautista at jbautista11@georgefox.edu.
Enjoy frosted “Periodic Table cookies” and our popular balloon explosions on Mole Day tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 23)! What is Mole Day, you ask? A celebration of Avogadro’s famed number, 6.022 * 10^23, an SI conversion unit for atoms and molecules to moles!
Stop by anytime in the EHS Atrium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with balloon explosions scheduled for 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
Join us for activities during Family Weekend Oct. 24-25! Registration and information will be located in the Stevens Center (Duke) Atrium from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24.
Here is a rundown of events …
Auxiliary Bazaar
Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (EHS)
St. John’s Bible Presentation
Friday, 2:30-5 p.m. (Stevens Center’s Duke Atrium) Cost: Free
Come see a work of art that unites an ancient Benedictine tradition with the technology and vision of today. Includes presentations by Brad Neary, a representative of the St. John’s Abbey/University-commissioned project, and George Fox Biblical Studies Professor Paul Anderson.
Fall Carnival
Friday, 5-8 p.m.
Come to the center of campus to enjoy fun and games at the fall carnival put on by the student government.
Fall Music Department Concert
Friday, 7:30 p.m. (Bauman Auditorium) Cost: Free
Enjoy vocal and instrumental performances by George Fox University’s Concert Choir and Symphonic Band as they debut the 2014-15 season.
Theatre Presentation: Twelfth Night
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (Wood-Mar Auditorium) Cost: $12 (adult); $10 (alumni); $8 (child/senior); employees entitled to one complimentary ticket
Academic Open House: Major Discovery Event
Saturday, 10-11 a.m. (Hoover Academic Building)
Students and parents are invited to attend academic open houses to connect with department instructors and discover the possibilities of each major.
Tailgate
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., (Le Shana Parking Lot)
Women’s Soccer vs. Pacific Lutheran
Saturday, 1 p.m. (Austin Sports Complex)
Football vs. Pacific
Saturday, 1 p.m. (Stoffer Family Stadium)
Volleyball vs. Willamette
Saturday, 7 p.m. (Wheeler Gym)
Family Bingo
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (Klages Dining Hall) Cost: Adult – $9, Non-GFU students and children – $7, GFU Students – Free
Questions? Visit this link for the complete schedule and for registration information. You may also call Alumni and Parent Relations at 503-554-2134.
The university community is invited to see the art exhibit “Abstract Studies of Nature,” featuring the work of alumni Jeni Nelson and Abbey Godwin Prevot, in the Lindgren Gallery. An opening reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday).
Have anything you’re looking to get rid of? Maybe a Halloween costume from last year? Or a piece of a costume? Or that shirt you’re too embarrassed to wear in public? Or that lamp that just doesn’t fit in your room? We want it all! Spiritual life is hosting a porch sale this Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Spiritual Life House and we would love your donations! Bring them by the house or email elopez12@georgefox.edu to have them picked up!
On the flip side, if you’re looking for a Halloween costume or that one thing that’s been missing from your life, come by the Spiritual Life House on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. We will find the perfect treasure for you. All proceeds will benefit our upcoming serve trips.
Mail Services is an unofficial drop site for all Oregon ballots. Arrangements have been made with the Yamhill County Elections Office for us to offer this service. We accept any Oregon ballot (any county), and there is no postage necessary. The deadline for this drop-off site is 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4. All out-of-state ballots must be mailed with postage.
If you have questions, please email Linda Sartwell at lsartwel@georgefox.edu
Thanks,
University Mail Services
Don’t forget that the financial aid office is hosting a bring your own lunch workshop for all employees that will cover what repayment options you have and how to best take advantage of loan forgiveness.
The class will be held today (Wednesday) from noon to 1 p.m. in Hoover 207 (please note the change in location.)
Please email Johanna Schweitzer at jschweitzer@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
Peggy Fowler, former CEO of Portland General Electric Co. (PGE), will be on the university’s Newberg campus as part of the College of Business’ Executive in Residence Program. All are welcome to attend her presentation from 11 to 11:50 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Hoover 105. The title of her presentation is “Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Life Lessons from a Transformational Leader.”
Fowler will give a public interview and allow time for Q&A. For more information, contact Jeff VandenHoek at jvandenh@georgefox.edu.
Dinner hours will change slightly this Friday, Oct. 24, due to Family Weekend events. Come join us in the Klages Dining Room for a “Taste of George Fox” from 5 to 7 p.m. We will be featuring several expo stations as well as a delicious turkey dinner and a variety of house-made desserts.
The William Penn Honors Program open house previously scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 4 p.m. will be postponed because of the rescheduled all-employee meeting on the same date. The new date and time will be announced as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Know students who are interested in attending a professional health program after George Fox? Are they pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-physical therapy or pre-pharmacy? Encourage them to attend a special professional health program informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) in EHS 102. The topics covered will include admission requirements, the application process and resources available to them at George Fox.
More information is available by contacting Jennifer McCollum at jmccollum@georgefox.edu.
If you would like a little cash in your pocket and/or are interested in seeing what George Fox’s adult students are up to, please consider evaluating student essay submissions for the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program. All evaluators – both new and returning – are required to attend a PLA Evaluator Training Session from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, in Room 117 of the Villa Academic Complex.
Prior learning credit is earned when an adult undergraduate student demonstrates college-level learning that has occurred outside of a traditional college classroom. These adult students submit formal eight- to 10-page essays to the university that must then be evaluated by faculty to determine whether credit should be granted. Faculty evaluators earn $30 per essay in their discipline area.
Jennie Harrop (PLA coordinator) and Matt Sargent (PLA enrollment manager) have been working to streamline the PLA process both in terms of essay expectations and submission requirements, and look forward to sharing those ideas on Oct. 24. The process for assessing whether a student has earned college credit is based on established guidelines provided by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) and the American Council on Education (ACE).
RSVP to Jennie at jharrop@georgefox.edu.
The blood drive is back on campus from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday). To schedule an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org. Sign in if you have a Red Cross account or register to create one.
You can find the George Fox blood drive using the ZIP code 97132 or sponsor code “GeorgeFox.” Click to schedule an appointment with either of the George Fox drives. We will have the blood drive bus and also host the drive in VAC 117.
Please remember to bring an ID on the day of the drive. Questions? Contact Shawn Fisher at sfisher13@georgefox.edu.
The BlueZone Store is celebrating Family Weekend by offering a 25 percent discount on all apparel and gifts this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25! We will be open on Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
