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This week we will be providing training on 25Live, our new calendar system. Come learn how to enter a room reservation and an MPS equipment reservation in 25Live on Thursday and Friday of this week. Training lasts about an hour.

Please e-mail Piper Parks (pparks@georgefox.edu) to sign up for one of the following sessions:

• Noon on Thursday, Sept. 12, in STV 307
• 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, in MLCR 013
• Noon on Friday, Sept. 13, in STV 307
• 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, in STV 307

In celebration of Constitution Day and the inauguration of the university’s William Penn Honors Program, George Fox will host Jane Calvert, associate professor of history at the University of Kentucky, for a presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Hoover 105. The event is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Calvert will present “Quakerism, John Dickinson, and the Creation of America’s Two Constitutions.” Drawing from her book, Quaker Constitutionalism and the Political Thought of John Dickinson, Calvert argues that Quaker political ideas had a significant but generally unrecognized influence on the creation of the American republic.

To learn more, see the “Jane Calvert speaks at George Fox” page on the university’s website.

We have leftover chapel calendars if you didn’t happen to get one and would like one! Email us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services will be opened for a limited time on Serve Day, Wednesday, Sept 11. Our customer service window will be open from 2 to 4:30 p.m. We will not be able to process any outgoing mail or packages during that time. We are open only for you to be able to pick up your packages.

Mail Services will reopen on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. to assist with outgoing mail and packages.

All are welcome to this fall’s first Liberal Arts and Critical Issues event tonight (Monday) with a lecture by Michael MacLeod, an associate professor of politics and international studies here at George Fox. The presentation is the first on the theme “State of the World.”

Tonight’s session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. MacLeod will present “Are We Making Progress in Global Development,” in which he will evaluate and discuss the progress and shortcomings of the “Millennium Development Goals” outlined in the year 2000.

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.

Serve Day is this Wednesday, Sept. 11! The entire university community will unite together for our 15th annual Serve Day, participating in a variety of service opportunities in Newberg and the surrounding area.

Here’s the schedule:

• 7:30-8:20 a.m. – Continental Breakfast on the quad lawn and make your lunch*
• 8:30 a.m. – Kickoff celebration on the quad with a time of worship
• 9 a.m. – Gather at your # post and leave
• Noon – Eat lunch with your group at the service site
• 4 p.m. – Return to campus for dinner, music, and the Activities & Church Fair on the quad (connect with our local churches and clubs on campus)
• 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Complimentary** picnic dinner for the George Fox community. Bring a picnic blanket to spread out on the quad and relax!

*Employees can purchase lunch for $6.75 at the information table the morning of Serve Day.

**Dinner is free for all students and employees. Adult guests can purchase dinner for $8.50. Kids under 10 are $5.

You should have received an e-mail with your assignment last Friday. If you have not received an assignment or have other any questions, please contact your team leader or e-mail serveday@georgefox.edu.

Marvin Olasky, editor-in-chief of World magazine and the author of more than 20 books and 3,000 magazine articles, will speak on the university’s Newberg campus from 7 to 8 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 13, in Bauman Auditorium. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is no charge to attend.

Olasky’s lecture, “Renewing the Christian Liberal Arts,” inaugurates the university’s new William Penn Honors Program, an alternative liberal arts general education program for undergraduate students set to launch in the fall of 2014.

In addition to his position at World – one of the world’s leading Christian news publications with 100,000 subscribers – Olasky is the Distinguished Chair in Journalism and Public Policy at Patrick Henry College. He is the author of 22 books, including Compassionate Conservatism, Fighting for Liberty and Virtue and The Tragedy of American Compassion. He’s also written 3,000 articles for publications including World, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. American.com describes him as “one of the country’s foremost evangelical thinkers and writers.”

For more information on his visit, see this page.

Come and join us as we gather for the annual Women’s Salad Supper (this includes all female administration, faculty and staff or the spouses of administration, faculty and staff) …

Tuesday, Sept. 24
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Hosted by Ruth Baker at the president’s home, the historic Edwards House (402 S. College St., Newberg)

Please bring a salad to share (if you are new this year, please just come as our guest). Enjoy this opportunity to meet the new women of our community and to reconnect with the women of George Fox.

No R.S.V.P. required. Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

Security services is offering its annual C-CERT training course. We will meet every Wednesday between Sept. 18 and Oct. 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Lemmons 5.

In a large-scale disaster, the university needs to be prepared to be self-sufficient. This is why we are providing Campus Community Emergency Response Team training, or C-CERT.

Become part of the team and be prepared. Follow the link below for more information and get signed up now. The first class is in two weeks.

C-CERT Training

Hey everyone! Voices of Praise is back! Please join us tonight (Saturday) for a time of worship from 6 to 8 p.m. in Ross 208 even if you just want to see what we are all about.

We are a gospel choir that is directed by Chris Benjamin. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact voicesofpraisegfu@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there! It will be a wonderful time!

The university’s fall Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series kicks off this Monday, Sept. 9, with a lecture by Michael MacLeod, an associate professor of politics and international studies here at George Fox. The presentation is the first on the theme “State of the World.”

Monday’s session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. MacLeod will present “Are We Making Progress in Global Development,” in which he will evaluate and discuss the progress and shortcomings of the “Millennium Development Goals” outlined in the year 2000.

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.

The College of Education will be hosting a group of Chinese educators from Chengdu from Sept. 22 through Oct. 12. While they will be staying most of the time in a motel, they have also specifically requested that we provide a home-stay experience. The dates of the home stays will be Saturday, Oct. 5, through Wednesday, Oct. 9 (four nights). This allows not only time for the family to enjoy their guests, but also an opportunity for the guests to be included in some of their host family’s weekend activities.

Two or more are to be placed per home, but individual placements are also possible, as space allows. Host families are asked to provide sleeping accommodations and meals (except lunch on Monday and Tuesday). They ideally will also provide transportation to and from the Newberg campus. Each host family will be given $100 per guest to help defray costs.

If you are interested in hosting one or more guests from Chengdu, or have questions, please contact Cindi Pratt at cpratt@georgefox.edu. Also feel free to forward this opportunity to others who may be interested.

Serve Day is coming on Wednesday, Sept. 11! If you are planning to purchase a meal, please complete this form so we know how much food to prepare. If you do not plan to purchase a meal, you do not need to complete this form.

Breakfast and dinner are provided for all employees; all meals are provided for team leaders and committee members. Dinner is available for purchase for families of employees; bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic on the quad after a wonderful day of service.

Marvin Olasky, editor-in-chief of World magazine and the author of more than 20 books and 3,000 magazine articles, will speak on the university’s Newberg campus from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in Bauman Auditorium. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is no charge to attend.

Olasky’s lecture, “Renewing the Christian Liberal Arts,” inaugurates the university’s new William Penn Honors Program, an alternative liberal arts general education program for undergraduate students set to launch in the fall of 2014.

In addition to his position at World – one of the world’s leading Christian news publications with 100,000 subscribers – Olasky is the Distinguished Chair in Journalism and Public Policy at Patrick Henry College. He is the author of 22 books, including Compassionate Conservatism, Fighting for Liberty and Virtue and The Tragedy of American Compassion. He’s also written 3,000 articles for publications including World, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. American.com describes him as “one of the country’s foremost evangelical thinkers and writers.”

Previously, Olasky was a professor at The University of Texas at Austin for two decades and provost of The King’s College in New York City, from 2007 to 2011.

For more information on his visit, see this page.

Greetings George Fox Faculty/Staff,

My name is Gabe Haberly, and I am an assistant football/track coach and adjunct professor. I am a National Strength and Conditioning Association-certified strength and conditioning specialist and have a master’s degree in biomechanics from Oregon State. I would like to extend my strength and conditioning services to anyone who is interested in the George Fox community.

If you are looking for a personal trainer, or just wanting to know more about efficient ways of exercise, I would love to help you out! I have experience in many different areas, such as general weight training, circuit training, speed/strength development, pool training and cardiorespiratory development.

I have worked with many age ranges and fitness levels and can cater to your individual-specific goals, whatever they may be. Sessions will typically last one hour, but can be adjusted however necessary. Here are my rates:

• One person = $20/session
• 2-3 people = $15/session (per person)
• 4-5 people = $10/session (per person)
• 6-plus people = $5/session (per person)

If you are interested, please feel free to e-mail me (ghaberly@georgefox.edu) to set up possible days/times for workouts.

Thank you very much, and I hope to hear from you soon!

– Gabe Haberly

Today (Wednesday) the normal class schedule will be adjusted to accommodate our Honors Convocation Chapel. Please use the link included below to view the adjusted class schedule. You can also view the adjusted schedule by visiting the registrar’s office main page.

When viewing, locate the regular meeting time of your scheduled Wednesday classes in the “Regular Schedule” column on the left, and modify your schedule to attend the time listed in the “Adjusted Schedule” column on the right.

Please note classes scheduled outside the normal block periods have been assigned to an adjusted schedule block as well. You’ll be notified by your instructor of the adjusted time for your course; we’ve also included those out of block classes as well.

Adjusted Class Schedule Due to Honors Convocation Chapel

Questions can be directed to registrar@georgefox.edu.

Only one week until Serve Day 2013!

Next Wednesday, Sept. 11, is our 15th annual Serve Day! All daytime classes are cancelled and offices will be closed. Please join us with hearts and hands ready to serve our community. We will be going to 89 different sites in Newberg and the surrounding area this year.

Final employee assignments will be e-mailed on Friday. Please carefully read the e-mail and pay attention to your site number, parking assignment, and the schedule for the day.

On-campus students will receive their assignments through their RA’s; commuters will receive their assignments via e-mail. All student assignments will be posted in the SUB on Monday, Sept. 9.

We are looking forward to serving alongside each of you and to seeing how God will work in and through our community next Wednesday.

A beginning guitar class and individual guitar lessons are being offered this fall on campus. Sign up and add some fun to your schedule!

The Beginning Guitar Class is offered for those new to the guitar who want to learn in a fun group setting. Learn to play awesome rock and roll classics and your favorite worship songs. No experience is necessary. MUSI 250-A (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:40-10:30 a.m).

Private Guitar Lessons are offered to bring your playing to the next level! One-on-one lessons cover beginners all the way to very experienced players. Sign up and get some new skills and techniques. Work on music that you really want to play. MUSA 105/305 GT

Lessons are taught by in-demand Portland guitarist Dave Iula. He performs with Portland’s top bands (Mel Brown, Patrick Lamb, Excellent Gentlemen) as well as many churches in Portland (Beaverton Foursquare, Southlake Church, Rolling Hills, Imago Dei Community).

E-mail Dave for more info at daveiula1@gmail.com.

Serve Day Team Leaders,

Please remember that there is an important meeting today (Wednesday) from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105. We will be covering details about your serve site, information about your responsibilities, and you’ll get your T-shirt!

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Rachel Elmer at serveday@georgefox.edu to set up another time to meet.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Back to school and back to Employee of the Month awards! September marks the fifth anniversary of this tradition that honors our outstanding colleagues.

With so many working so hard to ensure that the new academic year begins well for our students, there are probably many whose contributions will especially stand out between mid-August and mid-September. If you know someone you believe deserves special recognition for “above and beyond” kind of work, please send an e-mail to Peggy Kilburg by Monday, Sept. 16. Your e-mail should include a summary of this colleague’s recent contributions and any other information that makes him or her deserving of this award.

The President’s Executive Leadership Team will select the recipient from the nominations submitted, and the winner will be honored with a citation and a $100 Visa gift card at our community meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26.