Steve Sherwood speaks in first LACI lecture of semester

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

Join us for the first Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture of the semester this Monday, Jan. 27, when Steve Sherwood, assistant professor for youth evangelism and discipleship here at George Fox, speaks from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation ties into our theme “State of the World.”

Sherwood will speak on the topic “Why Can’t We Talk to Each Other?,” in which he will address the fact that, in politics, churches, on Internet message boards and beyond, Americans are increasingly yelling past one another rather than talking with each other. What can be done about it? What is a Christian vision of discourse in America?

The same session is presented from 4:40 to 5:40 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.

Call for name tag orders

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

Marketing communications is collecting orders for name tags. For those who have regular face-to-face contact with the public and need to order a name tag, you may submit your request at this link.

Be sure to provide the name of the person for whom the name tag is needed; title or department; and the budget to be charged.

The next order will be placed on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Contact Danette Newkirk (dnewkirk@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Please check your vehicle registration now

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

This is just a quick reminder that, just as students are required to register their vehicles by the Add/Drop date, all staff vehicles driven to campus should be displaying a current white staff hang tag, or a 2014 adjunct hang tag.

Please log on to MyGFU to update your vehicle information by clicking on “Self Service,” then “University Forms,” then the “Vehicle Registration” link. You can delete vehicles that aren’t current by using the minus sign to the right of its listing, and can add on new ones by clicking on the “Add Additional Vehicle” box.

If you have made any changes, or need an updated adjunct permit, please notify Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu) so she can re-assign your permit to your new vehicle and take it off an old one.

Please remind your students that they must either register their vehicle or click on the “Not Bringing a Car to Campus” box by end of day Friday to avoid a $40 nonrefundable charge for failure to do anything.

Thank you!

BlueZone Store open Saturday for Bruin Madness

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

The BlueZone Store will be open from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, to serve those attending Bruin Madness. Come visit us!

Princeton’s Robert P. George speaks on campus Feb. 6

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

Robert P. George, PhD, from Princeton University will present a lecture entitled “Religious Liberty and the Rights of Conscience” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in Bauman Auditorium. All are welcome and we hope you can join us!

George is the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director of the James Madison Program in Ideals and Institutions at Princeton. He is the author of numerous books in the fields of constitutional law, ethics and legal and political theory. His visit is being sponsored by the William Penn Honors Program. More information on George and his presentation is available here.

For those interested in learning more about the Honors Program, please join Professor George and Honors Program Director Joseph Clair for a reception prior to the lecture, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lindgren Gallery. Please RSVP for the reception via email at honors@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2152.

Redeeming Life group meets tonight in Hoover

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

Tonight (Wednesday) is the first meeting of the semester for Redeeming Life. For those who are unaware, this a support group for those struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating on campus. We offer support and encouragement on the journey of health, wholeness and healing.

There are no quick fixes or easy answers to these struggles, but there are individuals on campus who want to walk with you through the struggle. You are not alone! We are all about hope, healing and freedom!

Join us from 7 to 8 p.m. in the religious studies lounge on the second floor of Hoover.

Questions? Contact Annie Stewart at estewart11@georgefox.edu.

Purchase your stamps in advance of postal rate increase

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

Get your stamps in advance of next week’s postal rate increase. The price of a one-ounce 46-cent stamp is increasing on Jan. 26, to 49 cents. “Forever” stamps that you currently have or purchase by Saturday will be good for the 49-cent rate. You will not have to pay any additional amount to mail a one-ounce letter.

Mail Services has rolls of 100 stamps ($46 each) and a variety of books of 20 ($9.20 each) available. Our customer service window is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Chemistry faculty candidate presents on campus Monday

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

The Department of Biology and Chemistry is hosting a seminar for George Fox students and faculty to hear Jing Hao present her research, “Thermo-responsive Polymers for Drug Delivery Applications.” The presentation is set from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, in EHS 102.

Jing Hao is a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Simmons Cancer Center and Biochemistry from UT Southwestern Medical Center. This is the first chemistry faculty candidate seminar, as the university looks to hire a new organic chemistry professor.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Licon at elicon@gmail.com.

Reminder: Tickets available for winter musical ‘Parade’

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

The university’s theatre department invites you to join us for our winter musical, Parade. Shows are scheduled in Wood-Mar Auditorium Jan. 30 through Feb. 2 and Feb. 6-9. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the two Sunday matinees (Feb. 2 and 9), which begin at 2 p.m.

Synopsis: Based on historical events in Atlanta in 1913, Parade dramatizes the racially charged trial of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager who is wrongly accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl under his employ. As the press and the public call for his execution, Leo learns to rely on the power of love in the midst of injustice. Winner of the 1999 Tony Awards for Best Book (Alfred Uhry) and Best Original Musical Score (Robert Brown), Parade is a dynamic and powerful musical that will take your breath away.

University employees receive one complimentary ticket to any of the shows. Additional tickets are available for purchase at theatre.georgefox.edu. Tickets are available for pick-up at the box office in the Pennington House Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Join us for Super Bowl-themed all-employee meeting Jan. 30

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

Be sure to join us for an all-employee meeting next Thursday, Jan. 30, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium!

Our theme this month is “Super Bowl,” so you are invited to wear the orange and blue of the Broncos or the green and blue of the Seahawks. Special Super Bowl-themed goodies will be served.

At the Portland Center, we will have a live video feed and also serve treats in Room 160.

Conflict resolution is topic of Jan. 28 presentation on campus

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

An experienced attorney, mediator, arbitrator and instructor will discuss ways to effectively resolve conflict at a Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest meeting on the Newberg campus Tuesday, Jan. 28. The event will meet from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Villa Academic Complex.

Speaker David Schlachter helps individuals, families, churches, organizations and businesses transform the challenge of unresolved conflicts and mishandled differences to healthy relationships and solutions that benefit those involved and those watching. He utilizes a faith-based approach, relying on values and principles from the Bible.

Schlachter is a part of the Crossroads Resolution Group. Previously, he served as a vice president for Peacemaker Ministries, directing The Institute for Christian Conciliation from 2005 to 2012.

For more information, visit cccnw.net or call 503-928-8354.

Art show ‘Heroes Before Us’ opens tomorrow

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

Seattle artist Brian Fisher will be on campus Thursday, Jan. 23, to mark the opening of his show in the Minthorne Gallery. His “Heroes Before Us” exhibition, featuring prints and sculptures that focus on mythology, will begin with an artist’s talk at 4:10 p.m. in Hoover 105. An opening reception follows from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

The show is scheduled to remain open through Feb. 20. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact Cheri Hampton at champton@georgefox.edu to learn more.

All are invited to ‘Sanctity of Life’ chapel this Monday

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

Join us for a “Sanctity of Life” chapel celebration this Monday, Jan. 27, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room. This gathering is offered for elective chapel credit and hosted by Students for Life and Spiritual Life.

Join us for worship and stories from a panel of speakers! Light snacks provided. This event is open to all at the university as well as the community of Newberg.

Questions? Contact Elise Stewart at estewart09@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Madness IV is this Saturday

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

Come support your Bruins as they take on Puget Sound on Saturday, Jan. 25, in Wheeler Sports Center.

We’ll host a women’s basketball game at 6 p.m. and a men’s basketball game at 8 p.m. The games are part of a special “Bruin Madness IV” weekend, which will include an indoor tailgate party. You can learn more here.

See you there!

Opening for Director of Foundations, Corporate Giving and Grants

Monday, January 20th, 2014

This new full-time position in Advancement is open to employees only through Thursday, Jan. 23, at 5 p.m. Please email hr@georgefox.edu if you would like a copy of the job description.

To apply: Please submit a completed transfer request, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources by Thursday, Jan. 23. The link to the transfer request form can be found here.

Mark your calendars with these spring staff events

Monday, January 20th, 2014

In order to enjoy all of the staff events put on by the Staff Development Committee, mark your calendar with these dates:

Newberg events

  • Monday, Jan. 27, noon-1 p.m.: Newberg Staff Lunch
  • Monday, Feb. 10, noon-1 p.m.: Newberg “Let’s Work Together Series” Lunch
  • Tuesday, Feb. 25, 8 a.m.-noon: Spring Staff Conference at Tigard Friends Church
  • Monday, March 10, noon-1 p.m.: Newberg “Let’s Work Together Series” Lunch
  • Monday, April 14, noon-1 p.m.: Newberg Staff Lunch
  • Tuesday, May 13, 3 p.m.: Newberg Ice Cream Social

Portland Center events

  • Tuesday, Feb. 4, noon-1 p.m.: Portland Community Lunch
  • Tuesday, Feb. 25, 8 a.m.-noon: Spring Staff Conference at Tigard Friends Church
  • Tuesday, March 18, noon-1 p.m.: Portland Community Lunch
  • Tuesday, April 8, 12-1 p.m.: Portland Community Lunch
  • Tuesday, June 18, 2:30 p.m.: Portland Ice Cream Social

The staff calendar is located at this link.

Lost and found tables in Bruin Den today

Monday, January 20th, 2014

Staff and students: The lost and found is bulging, so there will be lost and found tables set up in the Bruin Den today (Tuesday) from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Any items not reunited with their owners will be donated to charitable causes later that afternoon, so please make a point to stop by and look for your lost items!

High School Art Northwest returns to campus Jan. 28

Monday, January 20th, 2014

Some of the region’s top young artists will have their work on display in the Lindgren Gallery Jan. 28 through Feb. 24, when the university hosts its 22nd annual High School Art Northwest exhibit.

The event begins with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the gallery. Approximately 40 to 45 pieces have been selected as part of the show, with cash prizes awarded to juror-selected students based on the excellence of their art.

In addition to traditional mediums, such as paintings, ceramics and mixed media, the exhibit has expanded its scope over the years to include digital art and three-dimensional art. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no fee to view the exhibit.

The annual juried exhibit features art from high school students in Oregon and Washington. High schools to be represented include Oregon Episcopal School, Lakeridge High School, Newberg High School, Lake Washington High School, St. Mary’s Academy, Wilsonville High School, West Linn High School and St. George’s School.

Prize winners will be announced at the opening. The jurors for this year’s show are art professors Doug Campbell and Gary Buhler.

Questions? Contact Cheri Hampton at ext. 2619.

Lost and found tables in Bruin Den Tuesday

Sunday, January 19th, 2014

Staff and students: The lost and found is bulging, so there will be lost and found tables set up in the Bruin Den on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Any items not reunited with their owners will be donated to charitable causes late Tuesday afternoon, so please make a point to stop by and look for your lost items!

Opening for Director of Foundations, Corporate Giving and Grants

Sunday, January 19th, 2014

This new full-time position in Advancement is open to employees only through Thursday, Jan. 23, at 5 p.m. Please email hr@georgefox.edu if you would like a copy of the job description.

To apply: Please submit a completed transfer request, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources by Thursday, Jan. 23. The link to the transfer request form can be found here.