The Daily Bruin

Don’t forget the employee information meetings scheduled this week. The meetings will cover the changes made to the performance review process.

In Newberg, we’ll meet from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 13, in Hoover 105. All staff and administrators on the Newberg campus should plan to attend the meeting if at all possible.

In Portland, we’ll meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in Room 210. All staff and administrators at the Portland Center should plan to attend the meeting if at all possible.

Supervisor training is also scheduled this Thursday, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in VAC 117. Another supervisor session will take place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, in VAC 117. All supervisors are expected to attend one of these trainings.

There will also be a webinar of each session for those who are unable to attend, but we do recommend you attend in person.

If you have questions, contact Ted Allen at tallen@georgefox.edu.

Have students who are stressed out because they don’t know APA style for citations? We have a workshop for them.

Sue O’Donnell, associate professor of psychology, will cover American Psychological Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in APA style, at an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Using APA Format Effectively,” on both Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 12-13, in Hoover 105.

Wednesday’s session is from 9:40 to 10:30 a.m., while Thursday’s is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to tonight’s (Monday’s) Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture featuring Julia Stronks, the Edward B. Lindaman Chair of Political Science at Whitworth University, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. Stronks will present “Christians and Same-Sex Marriage: Framing the Questions Before Shouting Out the Answers.”

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.

After several delays and a major snowstorm, we’re pleased to announce that the new Bruin Bites Cafe will be opening on Monday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m.

While you’re enjoying a free cup of Caravan Coffee brewed especially for our grand opening, please check us out and enjoy flavorful grab and go choices, featuring freshly made gourmet sandwiches and salads along with grilled sandwiches and flatbread pizza.

Need something quick? Enjoy our homemade soups, fresh pastries, sushi, healthy snacks (including vegan and gluten-free items) and assorted bottled beverages.

Huge kudos to plant services and their entire construction team for building out this new cafe in such a short time frame.

We will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and will accept cash, credit, debit and flex points.

The free tax assistance help offered in conjunction with the College of Business and the AARP scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8, will be postponed until Saturday, Feb. 15. Assistance will be provided during normal operating hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For further information, please contact Trevor Fekkes at tfekkes10@georgefox.edu.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Lewis & Clark (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Lewis & Clark (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)

Several special events will take place around Saturday’s games with celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, including the “Pink Zone” to promote breast cancer awareness and research; recognition of all senior women student-athletes, student trainers, cheerleaders and dancers; and honoring George Fox’s 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.

Want to support a worthy cause while enjoying a Jamba Juice? We have the opportunity for you!

This June, the George Fox physical therapy program is sending 12 students and two faculty members to Uganda for a service and research trip. Jamba Juice has agreed to donate 20 percent of its proceeds from their Bridgeport location from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, toward our Uganda service trip.

Please join us and invite your friends to join us in our fundraiser! The Bridgeport Jamba Juice is located at 7136 S.W. Hazel Fern Road in Tualatin.

Questions? Contact Josh Farrester at jfarrester12@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to join us for International Chapel today (Friday) from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in the International Center/Cultural House. International Chapel is eligible for chapel elective credit.

This week, John Davis will share about the faithfulness of God. John and his wife, Dottie, served as missionaries in Cambodia for many years, so he has very interesting stories to tell. You are welcome to come, listen, ask questions and be encouraged.

International Chapel is designed to help us better understand what it means to be a Christian. Questions? Contact Dianna McIntyre at dmcintyre@georgefox.edu.

For safety and to save energy please remember to turn off your personal space heater when you leave your desk and before going home. Another energy-saving tip is to turn off your monitor before leaving for any length of time.

Thank you!
– Plant Services

All are invited to the third installment of the spring Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture series this Monday, Feb. 10, when Julia Stronks, the Edward B. Lindaman Chair of Political Science at Whitworth University, speaks from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation ties into our theme “State of the World.”

Stronks will present “Christians and Same-Sex Marriage: Framing the Questions Before Shouting Out the Answers.” Fifteen states now legalize same-sex marriage. Should Christians be concerned about this or should they think about this as civil rights for the LGBTQ community? Stronks says your answer to this question depends only partly on how you view homosexuality.

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.

Scholarship Competition guests will be arriving Friday morning, Feb. 7. Please plan to leave the Stevens and Hoover parking lots available for those visiting families.

Thank you!

Come support your Bruins and breast cancer awareness this Saturday, Feb. 8!

The first 150 people into the game will receive a free Pink Zone shirt! The Bruins will be taking on Lewis & Clark in both games.

Women’s Game: 6 p.m.
Men’s Game: 8 p.m.
Wheeler Sports Center

See you there!

Know of students interested in nursing? Encourage them to join us for an informational meeting about the nursing program on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 103.

Did you miss Parade last week? Don’t worry, we have four more opportunities to watch this beautiful theatre production in Wood-Mar Auditorium! Shows will run Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 6-9, with all beginning at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of Sunday’s 2 p.m. matinee.

Student free night is tonight (Thursday), and university employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket for any show. Additional tickets can be purchased here.

You don’t want to miss out on the show that everyone is talking about! Come and watch the story of Leo Frank unfold before you eyes!

Music students Becca Bills and Diana Koba invite you to come support them as they perform in their joined junior music degree recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. The recital will be held in Bauman Auditorium, with a reception to follow in the Bauman lobby.

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),” tomorrow (Friday) from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in EHS 125.

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.

Employees are invited to join students to watch the movie Amazing Grace, the captivating story of William Wilberforce, the man largely responsible for the abolition of the British slave trade. At the end, we’ll have a brief discussion about how we can apply the values from this movie to our lives in 2014.

Join us at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in EHS 102.

You can also encourage students to go (elective chapel credit is available). Questions? Contact Elise Stewart at estewart09@georgefox.edu.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we don’t want you to be caught off guard. Come to the Bruin Den on Thursday, Feb. 6, between noon and 1:20 p.m. or 2:45 and 4 p.m. to purchase a Valentine’s candy package for that special someone in your life.

The packages contain a variety of sweets, including chocolates, lollipops and gummy hearts. These Valentine packages will only cost you $1.50! If you miss your chance to stop by our table on Thursday, then we will also be in the Bruin Den on Friday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to noon. Be aware, though, that we will only be selling for as long as supplies last.

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? Contact Christopher Kampmann at kampmannc13@georgefox.edu.

See you there!

The university community is invited to a free presentation by Robert P. George, PhD, from Princeton University this week on the Newberg campus. George will present a lecture entitled “Religious Liberty and the Rights of Conscience” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in Bauman Auditorium.

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.

Note to students: This event is eligible for chapel credit.

The IRS has adjusted the standard mileage rate used to calculate the cost of operating an automobile for business. The rate has dropped from 56.5 cents per mile to 56 cents per mile. All mileage occurring on or after Feb. 1 will be reimbursed at the 56-cent rate.

Please go to this page and download a new copy of the Expense Reimbursement Request form. If you have questions, please contact Andy Dunn (adunn@georgefox.edu).