Don’t forget Monday’s staff Christmas lunch

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013

Staff: Be sure to mark this Monday, Dec. 9, on your calendar for our annual staff Christmas lunch sponsored by your Staff Development Committee! It will begin at noon in the Cap and Gown Room, and the cost is only $3.

We will be hosting our first-ever Christmas sweater/tie/vest/sweatshirt “event,” so fair warning to start digging through your closet for the appropriate attire and to come “festively adorned.” There will be prizes as well, so you don’t want to miss this!

Opening for enrollment specialist III in Office of the Registrar

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

This full-time, support staff position (on pay range 6) is open to employees only through Tuesday, Dec. 10. Please e-mail hr@georgefox.edu to request a copy of the job description if you are interested in learning more details about the duties and qualifications of this position.

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

Make plans to join Bakers at Christmas Open House

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

All employees and their families are invited to join Robin and Ruth Baker for the Bakers’ annual Christmas Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Edwards House (402 S. College St.).

Light appetizers and holiday sweets will be served as we celebrate together.

Jazz Ensemble plays in ‘The Bon’ today

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

The university’s Jazz Ensemble will perform in the Klages Dining Room today (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m. Come out to support these talented and hard-working student musicians!

Ten!Ten!Ten! Play Festival takes stage Dec. 11-12

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

The theatre department invites you to its annual Ten!Ten!Ten! Play Festival Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 11-12, at 10:10 p.m. each night in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Come and enjoy two nights of short plays directed by fellow students! Admission is $1. Each night is a different set of plays, so don’t miss out!

Note: Some plays include mature content.

Questions? Contact Madelyn Larson (mlarson10@georgefox.edu)

Provost candidate presentations available for viewing online

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

Interested in hearing what our provost candidates have to say? You are welcome to attend the sessions in person or watch them on this stream site.

Candidate Jack Reese will present on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 3:40 p.m. in Hoover 105. Then, on Monday, Dec. 9, Linda Samek will present at 3:40 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Feel free to join us in person or online.

Special sandwich on sale today in Bruin Den

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Come purchase a chicken bacon ranch panini in the Bruin Den between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today (Tuesday) only! Come contribute to the success of the Savvy Six team in the Management 260 class, which teamed with Bon Appetit to create the sandwich.

Those who purchase a sandwich can enter a drawing for $15 Amazon.com gift cards. The sandwich is a panini that comes with chicken, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, red onions and a chipotle sauce. It is priced at $5.95 and will include a side of curly fries and a choice of bottled water or medium drink.

Library seeks feedback on mobile device usage

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

The university’s library staff wants to make it easier to access important information and resources using handheld mobile devices – and we need your help.

Please take a few minutes to complete this very short survey on mobile device usage and preferences. You should be able to complete it in less than five minutes. Your answers will help to improve the library’s mobile-optimized homepage.

Thank you!

Chinese holiday traditions discussed at Wednesday’s ‘Table Talk’

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Join us for a “Table Talk” lunchtime gathering in which George Fox staff, faculty and students dialogue about issues related to cultural diversity.

Everyone is welcome to come and discuss December’s topic on how different cultures celebrate the holidays. Guest speaker Lu Shen will be sharing about Chinese traditions for the holidays.

Come to the Cap and Gown Room on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 12:30 p.m. to join in the discussion. Bring your lunch and a friend, too.

Questions? Contact Aby Cordova at acordova10@georgefox.edu

Tickets available for ‘Singing Christmas Tree’

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Alumni and Parent Relations has tickets available for purchase to see Portland’s “Singing Christmas Tree” on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Keller Auditorium. Seats are located in the second balcony and cost $24 each.

Your may purchase your tickets at this link. Contact Mary Monahan with any questions at 503-554-2134 or mmonahan@georgefox.edu.

Clothing drive organized to help victims of typhoon

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Bring your old clothing to the Bruin Den and help Bruin Heritage provide support for typhoon victims. We’re collecting clothes between 2 and 4 p.m. each weekday through Friday, Dec. 13.

Questions? Contact Taylor Ellis at tellis12@georgefox.edu.

Faculty: Please review textbook list

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Faculty: Spring textbooks are now listed on the BlueZone Store website (gfubookstore.com – search by course). Please review your courses to ensure the correct books/editions are listed. We want to ensure the information is as accurate as possible before students begin purchasing books.

E-mail Sandy Gidding (sgidding@georgefox.edu) with any changes or questions.

Thanks for your help.

Upcoming Bruin home sports events

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Northwest Christian (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Linfield (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Linfield (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)

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

Nominations open for December Employee of the Month

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Is there someone you consider a gift to have as a colleague, whether in your department or another department? If someone comes to mind, please consider submitting a nomination via e-mail to Peggy Kilburg (pkilburg@georgefox.edu) by Wednesday, Dec. 11, with a summary of this person’s recent contributions and any other information that makes this person deserving of this award.

The President’s Executive Leadership Team will select a recipient from among the nominees, and the winner will be honored with a citation and a $100 Visa card at our all-employee meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19.

Congratulations again to Nancy Fawver on being named November Employee of the Month.

Student seeking photos for business class project

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Can you help me create a coffee table book by uploading pictures of what you are thankful for in your life? This book project is for one of my business classes at George Fox, and I need your help to do it. Anything you upload is helpful (i.e. art, nature, community, etc.).

It’s simple and quick. Just click on the link below.

What I’m Thankful For

Thank you,
Kyle Ingram

Students for Life group meets tonight

Sunday, December 1st, 2013

George Fox’s Students for Life group is hosting its final club event of the year this evening (Monday). It will be a session on apologetics entitled, “Does Social Justice Start in the Womb?”

Please join us for fellowship, snacks, and our guest speaker’s presentation in EHS 125 at 7 p.m. tonight!

Questions? Email Elise at estewart09@georgefox.edu.

Plan to attend Staff Christmas Lunch on Dec. 9

Sunday, December 1st, 2013

Staff: Be sure to mark Monday, Dec. 9, on your calendar for our annual Staff Christmas Lunch sponsored by your Staff Development Committee! It will begin at noon in the Cap and Gown Room, and the cost is only $3.

We will be hosting our first-ever Christmas sweater/tie/vest/sweatshirt “event,” so fair warning to start digging through your closet for the appropriate attire and to come “festively adorned!” There will be prizes as well, so you don’t want to miss this!

Advent service is tonight in Cap and Gown Room

Sunday, December 1st, 2013

Don’t forget to join us for a “Reflections on Advent” service in the Cap and Gown Room tonight (Monday) at 7 p.m. Students, this counts as a chapel elective!

Join us as the Worship Ensemble and guest speaker Jamie Johnson lead you thoughtfully through Advent themes in celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Christ. Music will range from modern renditions of old hymns to newly written songs about Christ and his Advent.

We will also be joined by George Fox artists from Gary Buhler’s art class who will give artistic impressions to the themes presented.

See you there!

Campus guest shares info on work in law enforcement

Sunday, December 1st, 2013

Don’t forget to join us tonight (Monday) to hear George Fox Spanish alumnus James Wolfer share about his work in law enforcement and his current role as fraud prevention officer for First Tech Credit Union.

James will speak from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Lemmons 8. Questions? Contact Debbie Berho at dberho@georgefox.edu.

Management class teams with Bon Appetit to create special sandwiches

Sunday, December 1st, 2013

A featured sandwich will be offered each day during lunch hours in the Bruin Den for the first two weeks of December (Dec. 2-13). The Intro to Management class has partnered with Bon Appetit for the past month to design five unique sandwiches. Each sandwich represents a student group’s project, so stop by and enjoy the “Special Sandwich of the Day.”

Five different sandwiches will be featured, so be sure to try them all!

Thank you for your support,
Intro to Management class