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We will have a large group of prospective students and guests coming to campus on Friday, Feb. 8, for our Scholarship Competition event. Please help us welcome our guests by parking somewhere other than the Stevens and Hoover parking lots on Friday. This will allow our guests to park close to the event’s check-in location.

Thank you!

All are invited to the third installment of the spring Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series this Monday, Feb. 11, in Hoover 105. The theme of this spring’s lecture series is “State of the Union.”

Monday’s session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. and features Robert Rayburn, senior pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, Wash. He will present “Future of the American Church,” in which he will address questions such as “What is the state of the church in North America today?” and “In light of cultural trends, what does the future hold for the church?”

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.

Security has been seeing many staff and faculty members parking in the visitor rows in the Stevens and Hoover parking lots. These rows are marked with a big blue sign with a “V” on it. We’d like to gently remind you to please leave those rows empty for our numerous visitors!

Thank you!
Security Services

The BlueZone Store will host a book sale in the Textbook Annex (basement floor of the library) during the week of Feb. 11. Employees (only) are invited to come on Monday for a chance to purchase books for personal use or departmental resources.

Paperbacks are $1, hardbacks are $2. Cash or cost center charge only. No returns or refunds. On Tuesday, the sale will open up to the general public. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (closed 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.).

A TIAA-CREF representative will be on the Newberg campus (Cap and Gown Room) Wednesday, Feb. 13. Our previous rep, Shane Roghaar, has taken a new position with TIAA-CREF and moved out of the area, so Emily Everett will be here from the Seattle office for the day.

You are encouraged to make an appointment with her to ask questions, discuss your investments, or review your financial plans using the online scheduler at this link. You may also call 800-732-8353 for an appointment.

Lisa Burton, Human Resources

The university community is invited to a Faculty Research Forum on Friday, Feb. 15, from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Michael MacLeod, an associate professor of politics and international studies and director of international studies, will present “Follow the Money: How Global Investor Networks Influence Multinational Corporations and Why It Matters to You and Me.”

Synopsis
Should businesses be concerned about climate change, the proliferation of toxic chemicals in our environment or violations of human rights? In the past decade, a growing segment of the international investor community is saying “yes” – and is using its collective financial power to influence corporate behavior across the world in unprecedented ways. Michael will explore this phenomenon and discuss its economic and political significance.

Please join us!

The university will host a volleyball tournament this weekend, so the gym in the Wheeler Sports Center will be unavailable for use both Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-10. The Fitness Center and dance room will remain open.

Find out what Marketing Communications is up to and how we can work together to make George Fox the “Christian university of choice in the West.” The department will present at the next “Let’s Work Together” series this Monday, Feb. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room.

The Staff Development Committee’s “Let’s Work Together” series features a different university department each session. In a brown-bag lunch setting, you’ll receive a fun and interactive presentation from the highlighted department addressing what they do, what they can do for us, and what we can do for them.

Watch your E-nnouncements for more information and reminders about this great series! Hope to see you Feb. 11.

Questions about the series itself? Contact Molly Hickok at mhickok@georgefox.edu.

Come support the theatre department by attending our winter production, Mrs. Packard. The show opens this week, running Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 7-10, and again Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 14-16, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the Sunday, Feb. 10, show, scheduled as a 2 p.m. matinee.

Tickets can be purchased online at theatre.georgefox.edu or by calling 503-554-3844.

All George Fox students may receive a complimentary ticket for Thursday evening performances. All faculty and staff are entitled to one complimentary ticket for any show of the run. Tickets are available for pick-up in the Box Office located in the Pennington House. Box Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Online tickets can be purchased at any time.

To read a synopsis of the play, click here.

Please come join us this Thursday, Feb. 7, at noon to share and hear others talk about what it means to be an African-American. Bring your lunch to the Executive Dining Hall. All students and faculty are welcome!

Sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership. Questions? Contact Drew Miller at dmiller09@georgefox.edu.

Come and join us in praying over our campus and our town. This Friday, Feb. 8, we are specifically praying over the youth in this community.

We’ll meet in the quad in front of the Bruin Den and do a prayer walk from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Mary Owen (Outreach Ministries) at mowen10@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

“Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks” – I Thessalonians 5:16-18

Writing styles provide guidance for language use, citations and bibliographies. This Friday, Feb. 8, Kathy Heininge, associate professor of English, will present key elements of the Modern Language Association (MLA) style for essays and other written works. MLA is commonly used in humanities courses such as English, literature and modern languages.

Join us for “Introduction to MLA Style” from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in EHS 102. Faculty, be sure to let your students know about this opportunity.

Now is the time to submit your request for business cards. The marketing communications office will be processing a business card order soon. Place your order directly with B&B Print Source by Wednesday, Feb. 6.

Questions? Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu.

The fourth faculty “Coffee & Conversation” of the year, titled “Collaboration: Partnering with Adjunct Faculty,” is from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. today (Monday) in Hoover 104.

In this session, Melanie Springer Mock and Gary Tandy will share their experience working with and supporting Writing 110 adjunct faculty, and Mark Ocker will discuss how adjuncts teaching in the Adult Degree Program are supported.

• Come if you work with adjunct faculty.
• Come if you have all the answers.
• Come if all you have are questions.
• Come if you are curious.
• Come if you just want to have some free coffee and goodies, see colleagues and listen to the discussion.

Questions? Contact Gary Sehorn at gsehorn@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to join us for the second installment of the spring Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series tonight (Monday) in Hoover 105. The theme of this spring’s lecture series is “State of the Union.”

Tonight’s session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. and features Donna Beegle, president of Communication Across Barriers. Donna will present “The Future of the American Dream … Fact or Fiction: Poverty Realities,” in which she will share her journey out of poverty along with the insight she’s learned from conducting 20-plus years of research and work on breaking poverty barriers.

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.

It’s February! That means it’s time to start thinking about ordering textbooks again. Due dates are: March 1 for May/summer courses, and April 1 for fall courses. All orders must be placed using the online order form, located here.

E-mail Sandy Gidding at sgidding@georgefox.edu if you have questions. Thanks in advance for your help.

Since the start of spring semester, several bikes have been reported as missing or stolen. Please invest in the strongest bike lock you can buy, and always lock your bike!

– Security Services

Two years ago, effective Jan. 1, 2011, the payroll (Social Security) tax was temporarily reduced by 2 percent. Although it stayed in effect a year longer than originally intended, that reduction came to an end on Dec. 31.

As a result, and all other things about your pay being equal, your net pay today will be at least 2 percent less than it was in December. Income tax rates were also revised, so you may see a change in your net pay due to that as well.

It is time to think about someone to nominate for February Employee of the Month. Is there someone you love having for 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 by Wednesday, Feb. 20, 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. The winner will be honored with a citation and a $100 VISA gift card at our next community meeting scheduled for Feb. 28.

Congratulations again to Mark Pothoff on being named December Employee of the Month and to Emily Maynard as the choice for January Employee of the Month.