The Daily Bruin

Community members are encouraged to join the George Fox University Master Chorus at it continues Tuesday rehearsals in preparation for an April 25 performance of John Rutter’s composition Mass of the Children.

On that evening, Master Chorus members will join with the university’s Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale, select Women’s Ensemble from Newberg High School, and the Chehalem Symphony Orchestra for a 7:30 p.m. performance in Bauman Auditorium.

Rehearsals will be every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Ross 208 (choir room). Participants are expected to have previous choir experience, average to above-average sight reading skills and the ability to attend rehearsals. There is no audition or cost, and director’s permission is required. Music will be supplied by the university.

Questions? Please contact the George Fox Music Department at 503-554-2620.

The university community is invited to come hear Dr. Michael Tso, director of training at His Mansion Ministries in New Hampshire, tonight (Monday).

Dr. Tso will present twice on campus. His first presentation, entitled “Hope for the Hopeless: Does Psychology, Science and/or Faith Provide Substantive Hope for Hurting People?,” is scheduled from 11:40 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Cap and Gown Room B & C.

His second talk is titled “Wounded People with Wounded Healers: How to Journey with Strugglers (Addiction/Trauma/Mental Health) Faithfully and Honestly?” and will be presented from 3:40 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 103.

Students interested in an eight-week summer internship, a semester internship, or post-graduate employment with His Mansion Ministries are encouraged to attend one of the sessions. Dr. Tso is also well-connected with a number of other potential medical, mental health and ministry setting internships around the U.S.

His Mansion Ministries is a faith-based residential recovery community serving adults ages 18-35 struggling with substance abuse, sexual addictions, eating disorders and mental health issues.

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

The Accountability and Encouragement group being formed on campus has changed meeting days and location. We will be meeting on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 18 through May 27, in the Duke Athletic Center’s second-floor conference room. There is no charge to take part.

Contact Patty Findley (pfindley@georgefox.edu) or Linda Sartwell (lsartwel@georgefox.edu) for further information.

Are some of your students struggling with tests? Please encourage them to attend an Academic Resource Center workshop, “How to Get A’s on All Your Tests (or at Least Become a Better Test-Taker),” this Friday, Feb. 21, from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in EHS 125. This workshop was originally scheduled for earlier this month but was rescheduled because of our snow day on Feb. 7.

Rick Muthiah, associate director of learning support services, will cover several strategies for improving performance on tests. If you have students you feel would benefit from this workshop, please encourage them to attend.

Questions? Contact Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu or ext. 2314.

There are currently three staff and administrator positions open. Listed in order of recency, they are:

• University Pastor/Dean of Spiritual Life, Inclusion, and Leadership
• Computer Support Specialist IV
• Video Producer

The link to each of these 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 about applying.

Everyone is invited to attend International Chapel this morning (Friday) from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in the International Center/Cultural House. This week Denny Lawrence, director of Bon Appetit on campus, will speak about knowing God. His message is titled, “Walking on Water.” You are welcome to come, listen, ask questions and be encouraged.

International Chapel is eligible for chapel elective credit. It is designed to help us better understand what it means to be a Christian.

Questions? Contact Dianna McIntyre at dmcintyre@georgefox.edu.

Miss Parade the last two weeks? Don’t worry: The last chance to see this wonderful theatre production is tonight (Friday)! Don’t miss out on this beautiful story! The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket. Additional tickets are available for purchase at theatre.georgefox.edu or by going to Pennington House.

Plan to attend meetings about the Performance Review Process today (Thursday) and/or tomorrow (Friday).

In Newberg, we’ll meet from 11 a.m. to noon today in Hoover 105. All staff and administrators on the Newberg campus should plan to attend this meeting if at all possible.

In Portland, we’ll meet from 4 to 5 p.m. this afternoon in Room 155 (please note change in location). All staff and administrators at the Portland Center should plan to attend if at all possible.

All supervisors should plan to attend training this afternoon from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in VAC 117 OR from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. tomorrow morning (Friday), also in VAC 117.

There will be a webinar of each session for those who are unable to be there, but you are strongly encouraged to attend in person.

Don’t forget to register for the Faith and Culture Writers Conference taking place on the Newberg campus Friday and Saturday, March 7-8. A number of well-known writers will be on campus, including Sarah Bessey, Tony Kriz, Sarah Thebarge and Deidra Riggs, among others.

The current adult registration price of $75 per person is good through this Friday, Feb. 14. After that, the price increases to $85 (Feb. 15 through March 6) and $95 (March 7-8). Students can register for $30. Registration is available at faithandculturewriters.com. More info is also available here.

The event also offers the opportunity to meet with literary agents and editors. The conference is for those seeking inspiration in their writing, and in their lives. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Springer Mock (mmock@georgefox.edu).

The works of Beethoven will be performed on the George Fox stage when Bösendorfer Educational Artist Kenn Willson presents his “Encounters with Beethoven” concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in Bauman Auditorium.

Employees and students are entitled to one complimentary ticket each. They can be picked up in the Box Office located in the Pennington House. Additional tickets may be purchased on this page.

Willson will perform German Dance #1, Sonata Op. 31 #3, Sonata Op. 27 #2 (“Moonlight”) and Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (Tune: Ode to Joy). He has traveled to Vienna, Austria, and to the Piano Academy in Recanati, Italy, to perform. He is also known throughout the region for his “Encounters with Beethoven” performances. In 2005, Willson was named a Bösendorfer Educational Artist by the Viennese Piano Manufacturing Company.

The Bösendorfer Concert Series, sponsored by the music department, has brought in world-renowned classical pianists since its inception in 2007. Past performers have included Baruch Meir, Gianluca Luisi of Italy and Valentina Lisitsa of Ukraine.

Friday, Feb. 14, 2 p.m. – Baseball vs. College of Idaho (at Concordia, Portland, Ore.)
Saturday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. – Baseball vs. Concordia-Portland (at Concordia, Portland, Ore.)
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. – Baseball vs. College of Idaho (at Concordia, Portland, Ore.)
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m. – Baseball vs. Concordia-Portland (at Concordia, Portland, Ore.)
Sunday, Feb. 16, 4 p.m. – Women tennis vs. Mills (at The Courthouse, Salem, Ore.)
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Lewis & Clark (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Lewis & Clark (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)

All four baseball games this weekend will be played at Concordia in Portland. Saturday’s two games were originally scheduled for Morse Field in Newberg but have been moved to Concordia’s artificial turf field due to wet conditions at Morse. George Fox will be providing stats for the Friday and Sunday games, though Friday is a neutral-site game and Sunday is an away game.

Sunday’s women’s tennis match is a neutral-site contest with George Fox acting as the host team.

Tuesday’s basketball games were rescheduled from Feb. 8 due to snow. Special promotions around the games will include National Girls and Women in Sports Day; “Pink Zone” for breast cancer awareness and research; recognition of senior women student-athletes, trainers, dancers and cheerleaders; and honoring of the 2012-13 Northwest Conference women’s championship teams in golf and track and field.

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.

Thank you to everyone who order a Valentine’s candy package from us last week. Due to the snow last Thursday and Friday, we had to cut our selling short.

If you missed out on your chance to buy a candy package, we have good news! We will be accepting orders for packages in the Bruin Den until Friday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. We will also be in the Den on Thursday, Feb. 13, between noon and 1 p.m., so feel free to stop by if you don’t want to pre-order through email. Like before, supplies are limited so order as soon as you can!

To reiterate, the packages contain a variety of sweets, including chocolates, lollipops and gummy hearts. These Valentine packages will only cost you $1.50. Valentine’s Day is only a couples days away. Don’t be caught off guard!

This is your chance to share the love with friends, family members, and significant others while supporting the George Fox University V.C.R team in the Entrepreneurship 300 class.

Questions? Email Rose Laguerre at rlaguerre13@georgefox.edu.

On Wednesday, Feb. 26, spiritual life wants to create an upbeat, street-like setting as people enter into evening chapel, between 7:20 and 7:30 p.m.

That’s where you come in. If you dance (break dance, hip-hop dance, etc.), we want you to join in a dance circle/dance-off. We will have speakers available if you have specific music you want to dance to. You are also welcome to find someone you know who can beatbox.

Email telizarde10@georgefeox.edu if you are interested.

The university community is invited to come hear Dr. Michael Tso, director of training at His Mansion Ministries in New Hampshire, on Monday, Feb. 17.

Dr. Tso will present twice on campus. His first presentation, entitled “Hope for the Hopeless: Does Psychology, Science and/or Faith Provide Substantive Hope for Hurting People?,” is scheduled from 11:40 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Cap and Gown Room B & C.

His second talk is titled “Wounded People with Wounded Healers: How to Journey with Strugglers (Addiction/Trauma/Mental Health) Faithfully and Honestly?” and will be presented from 3:40 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 103.

Students interested in internships with His Mansion Ministries are encouraged to attend one or both sessions to learn more about an eight-week summer internship or a semester internship. Dr. Tso is also well-connected with a number of other potential medical, mental health and ministry setting internships around the U.S. that students may find interesting.

His Mansion Ministries is a faith-based residential recovery community serving adults ages 18-35 struggling with substance abuse, sexual addictions, eating disorders and mental health issues.

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

The Center For Peace and Justice invites you to join us as we listen to a live video webcast hosted by Jim Wallis, president of Sojourners, and Dr. Michelle Gonzalez, author of Sojourners‘ January cover story “Breaking the Habit of Machismo.” We will gather from 9 to 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) on the third floor of the Stevens Center to listen.

The session will discuss gender justice and what the Bible really says to affirm, encourage and empower women as leaders. RSVP by clicking on this link, and feel free to join us in Clint Baldwin’s office in Stevens.

If you plan to come, email Annie Stewart at estewart11@georgefox.edu so we know how many chairs to set up.

The Lunar New Year Celebration has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the west end of the Klages Dining Room.

We hope those who already purchased tickets are not inconvenienced by this rescheduling. However, if you cannot come on Saturday, please come by the International Center/Cultural House before Wednesday at noon and we will refund your ticket. We cannot honor any refunds after this deadline.

For those who would like to still buy a ticket, come to the International Center/Cultural House between now and Wednesday at noon to get your ticket. Cost is $5.

For more information, please contact Alex Pia at apia@georgefox.edu.

Spring is coming and it’s time to come out of hibernation and get healthy! A group will be meeting for accountability and encouragement to do just that.

Based on The Daniel Plan book by Rick Warren, Daniel Amen and Mark Hyman, the group will meet to “love each other into good health!” Come join us!

We’ll meet each Wednesday beginning tomorrow (Feb. 12) through the end of May, then assess what we’ll do in the summer. We’ll be in Wheeler (WSC 206) and meet from noon to 1 p.m. There is no charge to participate.

Questions? Contact Patty Findley at pfindley@georgefox.edu.

We invite you to join us for an up-close encounter with professionals who are involved in fighting against human trafficking. We will be meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, in Hoover 105.

The social work club has been working with Door to Grace, a nonprofit agency in Portland, to coordinate this event, aimed at education and awareness on the issue of human sex trafficking in Portland. Guest speakers from several agencies (Portland Police Department, International Teams and Door to Grace) will address issues of prevention, rescue and action.

Questions? Contact Isabella Freeman at ifreeman11@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget tonight (Tuesday) is the Amazing Grace movie night! We’ll watch it beginning at 8 p.m. in EHS 102. For students, this qualifies as elective chapel credit.

Also, if you’d like to be involved in the pro-life community at Fox, come at 7:30 p.m. for a brief logistics meeting regarding events for the rest of the semester!

For more information, email StudentsForLifeGFU@gmail.com.

Come out and support our talented Jazz Combo student musicians as they perform at the Coffee Cottage (808 E. Hancock St.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. The group is preparing for an appearance this month at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, Idaho. Wednesday’s performance is free, and donations will be accepted to help fund the trip.

Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.