‘These Shining Lives’ opens next week on Wood-Mar stage

Monday, March 30th, 2015

Shining-Lives-ArtCome support our theatre students at this spring’s drama presentation of These Shining Lives, written by Melanie Marnich and directed by Rhett Luedtke.

Performances are in Wood-Mar Auditorium on April 9-12 and April 16-19. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the two Sunday shows, scheduled as 2 p.m. matinees.

Synopsis: Marnich’s poetic tale of the women who worked for Radium Dial Company in Ottawa, Ill., in the 1920s and ’30s is deeply moving, wistful and beautifully tragic. Inspired by actual people and real events, These Shining Lives chronicles the lives of four women who refuse to allow a company more concerned with profit than safety to silence their voices. Join us as we remember our collective past, reflect on the present and dream of a better future.

Tickets are $6 for students, or free for students on April 9 and 16. Employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket. Additional tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors 65 or older, and $6 for children under 12. All tickets can be ordered at theatre.georgefox.edu.

Summer housing application information for supervisors

Monday, March 30th, 2015

If you are looking to hire students for summer employment and research positions please note the summer housing application for students is now available online. Go to this link for more information.

Please encourage students you have hired for summer employment to fill out the form as soon as possible if they know they will need on-campus housing.

Applications need to be submitted online by Thursday, April 23, so we have time to process requests. The housing department will be in touch with summer supervisors to verify the employment of students who have requested housing.

Questions? E-mail housing@georgefox.edu or call ext. 2310.

Kenyan handmade jewelry on sale in nursing office

Monday, March 30th, 2015

Come see the beautiful display of handmade Kenyan jewelry being sold to support the nursing students on their serve trip in Kenya. Prices range from $4 to $20. Cash or check only please.

Items will be on sale in the nursing office on the second floor of Hoover between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Caroline Wildhaber at cwildhaber@georgefox.edu.

Today’s webinar covers internship opportunities at Kaiser

Monday, March 30th, 2015

The IDEA Center is hosting a webinar about clinical and non-clinical opportunities in Kaiser Permanente, ranging from data analytics and information technology to sales and marketing, human resources, and clinical areas.

Join us in the IDEA Center at 1 p.m. today (Tuesday) to view the webinar. You can view current open positions at this link. Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Elise Gibson at egibson@georgefox.edu.

President Baker reflects on historic women’s basketball season

Monday, March 30th, 2015

Despite a loss in the championship game, it was a historic season for the university’s women’s basketball team. The Bruins, picked in the preseason to finish fourth in the Northwest Conference, went undefeated (32-0) until a title-game loss to Thomas More in the NCAA Division III finals.

President Robin Baker attended the Final Four in Grand Rapids, Mich., and wrote a blog piece about the experience. You can read it here.

Lanyards, hand sanitizers for sale in nursing office

Monday, March 30th, 2015

Don’t forget to swing by the nursing office to purchase George Fox University Nursing School lanyards ($5) and hand sanitizers ($3). Proceeds will support the Nicaragua Serve Team’s trip at the end of May. Swing by and support our nursing students!

Questions? Contact Shawn Fisher at sfisher13@georgefox.edu.

Bruin home athletic events this week

Monday, March 30th, 2015

Several Bruin teams will be competing at home this week. Check out the schedule and go cheer them on!

  • Friday, April 3:
    • Softball vs. Whitworth, noon and 2 p.m.
    • Baseball vs. Puget Sound, noon and 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 4:
    • Women’s tennis vs. Willamette, 11 a.m.
    • Softball vs. Whitworth, noon and 2 p.m.
    • Baseball vs. Puget Sound, noon
    • Men’s tennis vs. Willamette, 1 p.m.

Tree of Life Bookstores rep visits campus this afternoon

Monday, March 30th, 2015

This is a reminder that a representative from Tree of Life Bookstores will visit campus today (Tuesday) to participate in an open-forum Q&A session to answer questions about the company. Tree of Life Bookstores is one of the companies the university is considering to meet its future bookstore needs.

The session is scheduled in the Greenroom from noon to 2:30 p.m. and again from 3 to 4 p.m. These Q&A sessions will be set up on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis.

Questions? Contact Matt Hammar at mhammar@georgefox.edu.

Interested in labor law or agricultural employment issues?

Sunday, March 29th, 2015

Interested in labor law or agricultural employment issues? Attend a presentation by Fernando Gutierrez, representing the Oregon Department of Employment, Farmworker Services, from 2 to 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, in Lemmons 12. It’s free to attend!

Sponsored by the World Languages, Sociology & Cultural Studies Department. Questions? Contact Debbie Berho, dberho@georgefox.edu.

Bookstore reps on campus today and tomorrow

Sunday, March 29th, 2015

As we consider the future of our campus store, we have invited two companies to campus to share their capabilities and vision to help meet our needs. Representatives from Follett and Tree of Life Bookstores will visit campus today (Monday) and tomorrow. On both afternoons they will participate in an open-forum Q&A session to answer questions about their companies.

Follett will be in the Cap and Gown Room on Monday, March 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tree of Life will be in the Greenroom on Tuesday, March 31, from noon to 2:30 p.m. and again from 3 to 4 p.m. These Q&A sessions will be set up on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis.

Questions? Contact Matt Hammar at mhammar@georgefox.edu.

Reminder: Blood drive is Thursday

Sunday, March 29th, 2015

It’s blood drive time! To sign up and schedule an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org.

Once on the site, find the George Fox blood drive by searching with the ZIP code (97132) or sponsor code (GeorgeFox). Click either George Fox blood drive (Villa Academic Complex Room 117 or Red Cross bus). Sign into your account or register to create one, then schedule an appointment and confirm!

The drive will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. Remember to eat breakfast and drink plenty of water, and be sure to bring your ID! The event is hosted by the university’s Nursing Club.

IDEA Center hosts internship opportunities webinar

Sunday, March 29th, 2015

The IDEA Center is hosting a webinar about clinical and non-clinical opportunities in Kaiser Permanente, ranging from data analytics and information technology to sales and marketing, human resources, and clinical areas.

Join us in the IDEA Center at 1 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) to view the webinar. You can view current open positions at this link. Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Elise Gibson at egibson@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for Front Desk Safety and Security Seminar

Sunday, March 29th, 2015

Are you someone who either mans a front desk in your department, or have a work area that is easily accessible by the public? Do you know what to do in a dangerous situation, emergency or when difficult people approach you?

If you feel that your skill set in these areas is lacking, please consider attending the Front Desk Safety and Security training put on by Code4 in Salem on Thursday, April 23. Those who attended this seminar in December felt that they gained valuable information and also now feel better prepared to deal with threatening situations.

The cost is only $99, and up to half of that could be reimbursed for staff from the Staff Development Fund as long as money is left in the fund.

The seminar will take place at the Salem Comfort Suites-Airport and goes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information and sign-up forms can be found at code4.org. Questions? Call security at 503-554-2090.

Join Latino Heritage Club at special events this week

Sunday, March 29th, 2015

The Latino Heritage Club will host events this week in honor of Cesar Chavez Week, and we’d love to see you at each of them. Here’s the daily schedule:

Monday, March 30
Cesar Chavez Movie
8:30 p.m., Lemmons 5

Tuesday, March 31
Shalom: Fast, Serve, Pray – The Fight for Justice Panel
9 p.m., Cap and Gown Room

Wednesday, April 1
Tortilla-making Workshop
7:30 p.m., Cap and Gown Room

Thursday, April 2
Club Meeting
8:30 p.m., Cultural House

If you have any questions, please contact us at gfulhc@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!

Support nursing team’s trip to Nicaragua

Sunday, March 29th, 2015

George Fox University Nursing School lanyards ($5) and hand sanitizers ($3) are being sold in the nursing office to raise funds for the Nicaragua Serve Team’s trip at the end of May. Swing by and support our nursing students!

Questions? Contact Shawn Fisher at sfisher13@georgefox.edu.

Eight staff and administrator positions currently open

Thursday, March 26th, 2015

Listed in order of recency, they are:

  • Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
  • Campaign Manager, Advancement
  • Temporary Administrative Assistant, College of Business
  • Temporary Administrative Assistant, IDEA Center
  • Temporary Custodian, Portland Center
  • Enrollment Specialist
  • Associate Registrar
  • Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

The link to public position announcements can be found at jobs.georgefox.edu. If you know of someone you believe might provide a good fit for any of these jobs, please refer the person to the website for information about the job and instructions for applying.

Reps from potential campus bookstores visit next week

Tuesday, March 24th, 2015

As we consider the future of our campus store, we have invited two companies to campus to share their capabilities and vision to help meet our needs. Representatives from Follett and Tree of Life Bookstores will visit campus on Monday and Tuesday, March 30-31. On both afternoons they will participate in an open-forum Q&A session to answer questions about their companies.

Follett will be in the Cap and Gown Room on Monday, March 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tree of Life will be in the Greenroom on Tuesday, March 31, from noon to 2:30 p.m. and again from 3 to 4 p.m. These Q&A sessions will be set up on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis.

Questions? Contact Matt Hammar at mhammar@georgefox.edu.

All invited to open house for William Penn Honors Program

Monday, March 23rd, 2015

We give thanks! The William Penn Honors Program is celebrating the completion of its first year with an open house. All faculty, staff and administrators are invited!

Please join us on Monday, April 13, between 3:30 and 5 p.m. in the Pennington House, home of the honors program. Please contact Jane Sweet (jsweet@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Latino Heritage Club hosts Cesar Chavez Week events

Monday, March 23rd, 2015

The Latino Heritage Club will host events next week in honor of Cesar Chavez Week, and we’d love to see you at each of them. Here’s the daily schedule:

Monday, March 30
Cesar Chavez Movie
8:30 p.m., Lemmons 5

Tuesday, March 31
Shalom: Fast, Serve, Pray – The Fight for Justice Panel
9 p.m., Cap and Gown Room

Wednesday, April 1
Tortilla-making Workshop
7:30 p.m., Cap and Gown Room

Thursday, April 2
Club Meeting
8:30 p.m., Cultural House

If you have any questions, please contact us at gfulhc@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!

ACE student convention meets on campus this week

Monday, March 23rd, 2015

ACE Ministries will be holding its annual Northwest Regional Student Convention on campus this week for the 26th year. Students represent Christian schools in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming. Those who qualify here go on to the international conference in New Mexico in May.

Regional student conventions challenge students 13 and older to develop their ministry skills by competing in more than 140 events in categories such as music, speech/drama, athletics, arts and academics.