Do you have a cultural talent you would like to share? World’s Got Talent audition sign ups are now available at this link.
The auditions will take place on Thursday, Nov. 1. You will be able to sign up for a time slot. Contact Amber Nelson at nelsona@georgefox.edu with any questions. The event is sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs.
The staff conference is tomorrow (Tuesday), and we are looking forward to an exciting day with all support staff! Please complete the registration form, if you haven’t done so already, at this link: Staff Conference Registration. If you neglect to complete the form and choose your “ports of call,†you may end up doing KP duty in the galley!
The “Anchor Deep†conference takes place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Family Life Church in Newberg. The church is located at 503 St. Paul Highway. See you there tomorrow, mateys!
All are invited to tonight’s (Monday’s) “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series in Hoover 105.
The session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. and features Paul Marshall, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, who will speak on the topic “Blasphemy and Free Speech.” 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.
Just a reminder that Homecoming and Family Weekend are just around the corner (Oct. 26-28)! We are especially excited about a new event – the Homecoming Coronation & Variety Show scheduled for Friday, Oct. 26, from 8 to 10 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
This event will feature entertainment from students, alumni and families and will include the presentation and crowning of the homecoming court. There is also a Barbecue Tailgate Party scheduled for Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex, featuring food, games, inflatables and more.
Please visit our website at SharingStories.georgefox.edu to see all the events happening on campus throughout the weekend. We would love to have you and your families join us.
Questions? Contact Mary Monahan at mmonahan@georgefox.edu.
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On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the university will host a Cultural Fair – and we’d love to give you the opportunity to share your culture at the big event. On Tuesday, Oct. 23, we will host an informational meeting for those who wish to host a table at the fair that showcases their culture. If you are interested, join us at 6:15 p.m. in the International Center/Cultural House.
The Cultural Fair will feature students from Asia, Europe, Africa and other parts of America sharing something about their own culture. You do not need to go to other countries or places to experience a different culture – just come to the Cultural Fair. You will have a chance to enjoy wonderful displays, learn something new, and of course experience delicious food from all over the world!
If you have questions, contact Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu) or Dianna McIntyre (dmcintyr@georgefox.edu).
Bon Appetit has set a goal to reach a $3,000 donation for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. One of the many projects we have planned is an opportunity for you to get a jump-start on your holiday preparations while donating to this worthy charity.
Before the holiday season gets too busy, take some time out to join us for an afternoon of everything holiday! The projects will include gift tags, gift bags, gift card holders, a Christmas banner, a Christmas ornament, and gifts to make for friends or co-workers.
Bon Appetit will provide snacks and music to add to the festivities. Bring a friend, sister, daughter or mom. Reservations will close when the 30th person gets their payment to Wendy Meinhardt. Reservations and payment must be made by Saturday, Oct. 27, so there is time to order supplies.
Here are the details:
Date: Sunday, Nov. 11
Location: Cap and Gown Room
Start: 1-5 p.m. (or sooner if you finish all the projects early)
Cost: $20 per person ($15 for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and $5 for supplies). All time and refreshments are being donated by Bon Appetit.
Learn more by contacting Wendy Meinhardt at wmeinhardt@georgefox.edu.
The second faculty “Coffee & Conversation†of the fall is titled “Assigning Students Work: How Much Is Too Much?†Join us this morning (Friday) from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in the Executive Dining Room.
“Coffee & Conversation†sessions address “burrs under the saddle†– those persistent, annoying problems and challenges that seem to come with the work but drain an inordinate amount of time and energy. Student complaints about too heavy of a workload may be an issue you struggle with. How do you decide what is fair to expect? Do you expect too much? Not enough? How can you tell?
Questions? Contact Gary Sehorn at gsehorn@georgefox.edu.
The university community is invited to this fall’s faculty lecture, to be presented by Professor of Art Doug Campbell, on Tuesday, Oct. 23, in Hoover 105.
The event will begin with a 5 p.m. reception and presentation by Richter Scholar students. Then, at 5:30 p.m., Doug will present “Confessions of a Non-Specialist,” in which he will discuss his studio art, exhibit and writing activities. Doug was named recipient of the Undergraduate Faculty Achievement Award for Research and Scholarship in 2012. He teaches art history survey, drawing, printmaking, painting, 20th century art history, and “Art and Christ.”
Questions? Contact Kristina Kays at ext. 2762 or kkays@georgefox.edu.
The Project Request procedures have been changed. A rationale defending the project and signatures of the department head, building monitor, and VP/provost are all required on the submittal form. Cost Center and account number must also be included.
Plant Services is first and foremost a maintenance organization. A project will be scheduled in deference to critical maintenance needs. The schedule for your project must be flexible to accommodate these needs. If you can agree with these requirements, we would be happy to accommodate your project.
When the form has been signed and returned, a project manager will be assigned and will generate an estimate. Signatures will then be obtained from the Plant Services director and the chief financial officer.
Questions? Contact Debby O’Kelley at dokelley@georgefox.edu.
Thank you,
Plant Services
The campus community is invited to the next installment of the “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series this Monday, Oct. 22, in Hoover 105.
The session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. and features Paul Marshall, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, who will speak on the topic “Blasphemy and Free Speech.” Marshall’s presentation will cover how authoritarian governments and extremist forces use the legal process to curtail free speech through accusations of blasphemy while open discussions of Islam in democracies are sometimes limited by de facto rules and expectations.
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.
Know of students who could use some tips on writing research papers? Encourage them to attend “Steps to Writing a Successful Research Paper” from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, in Hoover 105.
The workshop, hosted by the Academic Resource Center (ARC), will feature Gary Tandy, professor of English, and Jane Scott, public services librarian. Gary will provide writing tips and Jane a step-by-step guide to campus and Internet resources for research papers.
Join us in chapel today (Wednesday) for Quaker Focus Week and hear Paul Anderson, professor of biblical and Quaker studies, share with us. See you at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium!
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a public lecture with Bob Moore of Bob’s Red Mill products at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24, in Hoover 105.
Bob with his wife, Charlee, opened a one-of-a-kind business in an old mill building near historic Oregon City in 1978 to provide healthy grain products using stone-grinding flour mills. On Feb. 15, 2010, Bob’s 81st birthday, Bob surprised his employees by giving them total ownership of Bob’s Red Mill through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Today, the employee-owned business is located in Milwaukie, Ore., and produces thousands of products for store shelves in 71 countries around the world. Come hear Bob share from his book People Before Profit and receive an inspiring story from the man behind this flourishing business.
Questions? Contact Becky Jensen at rjensen@georgefox.edu.
George Fox University faculty and staff members (.5 and above) may receive one complimentary ticket for each regularly scheduled theatre show and music department event. This ticket is valid for any performance.
Employees may reserve their tickets by coming to the box office located in its new location in the Pennington House. These tickets are transferable and may be given to another patron.
Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have questions, call the box office at 503-554-3844.
The support staff conference is next week, on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Our keynote speaker, Christopher Meade, director of the MBA programs, will speak on the topic “Anchor Deep.â€
This nautical-themed conference will stop at two “ports of call†of your choice. Support staff are already pre-registered for the conference, but please complete a registration form at this link – Staff Fall Conference Registration – if you haven’t done so already. The selections for choosing your port of call are on this form, as well as indication for any dietary restrictions.
The conference will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Family Life Church in Newberg. The church is located at 502 St. Paul Highway.
Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.
The university’s theatre season kicks off next Thursday, Oct. 25, with a fall comedy, The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni. The show runs for two weekends, Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. All shows are scheduled in Wood-Mar Auditorium.
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.
Please note: The university box office is now located in the Pennington House on the GFU campus. Box office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online tickets can be purchased at any time.
Play Description: This celebrated comic masterpiece, written in 1743 in the great Italian tradition of Commedia Dell’Arte, tells the story of Truffaldino, a young, simpleminded and occasionally clever servant who finds himself in over his head when he impulsively agrees to manage two masters at the same time without either of them knowing about it. The play also features two pairs of swooning lovers, two angry fathers, and a host of additional simpleminded servants.
The Yamhill County Commission race and contests for two Oregon House of Representatives seats will be spotlighted in a candidates forum on Tuesday, Oct. 23, on the Newberg campus.
The event, sponsored by the Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, is scheduled 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Villa Academic Complex.
Answering questions in the moderated forum will be:
Coffee, tea and pastries will be available at the meeting, which is free for Chamber members who R.S.V.P. at cccnw.net. A $5 donation is suggested from non-members and guests who R.S.V.P. For more information, go to the Chamber’s website or call 503-928-8354.
George Fox will host the school’s seventh annual Choral Conductor’s Symposium in Bauman Auditorium this Saturday, Oct. 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 500 hundred students from eight local high schools, and their directors, will perform a prepared program and be critiqued by Rodney Eichenberger, a world-renowned choral director.
Following their performances, the groups will attend clinics in which the directors and choirs will work one-on-one with George Fox University professors Brent Weaver, who will work on improving choirs’ sight-reading skills, and vocal instructor Cynthia McGladrey, who will address the issue of teaching proper singing technique in choir rehearsal.
The GFU Concert Choir will perform at the end of the morning and afternoon sessions, at 11:20 a.m. and 4:20 p.m., respectively. The Newberg choir is scheduled to perform from 10:35 to 11:15 a.m. All are invited to attend the concert free of charge.
To learn more, contact Debbie Hawblitzel at ext. 2620 or dhawblit@georgefox.edu.
Long-term care insurance information meetings are scheduled Tuesday through Friday this week.
These meetings provide a great opportunity to learn more about long-term care insurance. If you decide it is a good approach to protect your financial future, during this special enrollment you can sign up with streamlined underwriting (few or no health questions to answer, depending on your age).
Questions? Contact Lisa Burton at lburton@georgefox.edu.
Voters’ Pamphlets for the Nov. 6, 2012, general election are available for pick-up at the following locations:
If you have questions, please e-mail Linda Sartwell lsartwel@georgefox.edu
Thanks!
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