The Daily Bruin

Looking for something to read over spring break? Be sure to grab an award-winning book from the Murdock Learning Resource Center!

Titles to choose from include fiction awarded the Booker Prize, the Pulitzer Prize for literature, the Pulitzer Prize for poetry, and the National Book Award. Winners from the last 10 years will be featured as well as information about each award and a synopsis of each book.

Questions? Contact Sue Mills at smills@georgefox.edu.

Please have your prop requests (pipe and drape, centerpieces and décor items) for the month of April turned in to the university engagement office as soon as possible. There are many events on campus in the month of April, and it is imperative that requests are in early so that all may be accommodated.

Requests can be made by contacting Mary Monahan in university engagement at 503-554-2134 or mmonahan@georgefox.edu.

Women of George Fox: It’s your turn to decide how you will make history!

For our final week of celebration of Women’s History Month, we have a wall in the Bruin Den where you can write your goals, dreams, and hopes for the future that will one day be a part of the world’s history.

Stop by the Bruin Den anytime between now and Thursday and share your dreams. It can be a great first step to make them into reality.

Questions? Contact Anya Frolova at afrolova08@georgefox.edu.

Help design the new Bruin mascot for George Fox! This contest is open to students, alumni, faculty and staff. A cash prize will be awarded to the winner(s)!

Submissions are due Monday, April 2, at 5 p.m.

More information and submission forms are available outside ASC Offices in the SUB or on the ASC website by clicking “Resources.” Once you’ve clicked that tab, you’ll see a “Mascot Contest PDF Entry Form” in the bottom left-hand corner of the page.

Send submissions to: GFU ASC, 414 N. Meridian St. Box A, Newberg, OR 97132 or ejordan08@georgefox.edu.

For a second straight year, the university will honor the memory of Cesar Chavez by hosting a panel discussion, “Cesar Chavez and Peaceful Community Advocacy Movements,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in EHS 125.

The event, sponsored by the Office of Transitions and Inclusion and the Center for Peace and Justice, will feature a panel that includes local professors and community advocates. They will discuss grass roots organizing, worker’s rights, structural economics, factors leading to and perpetuating forms of marginalization, and teaching for empowerment, among other issues.

Among those expected to participate is Joseph Orosco, professor of philosophy and director of the Peace Studies Program at Oregon State University; Tom Hastings, who teaches in Portland State University’s conflict resolution master’s program; Romeo Sosa and Pedro Sosa from VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project; and Andy Coulombe, a George Fox alumnus who works with Latino/Latina populations in running Jubilee Food Pantry and Public Community Gardening efforts in Hubbard, Ore. The evening also will include a poetry reading by longtime English professor Ed Higgins.

To learn more, contact Joel Perez at jperez@georgefox.edu or Clint Baldwin at cbaldwin@georgefox.edu.

“Mediation 101 for Business: Practical Applications Beyond the Legal Paradigm” is the topic Randy Kinnison of Beaverton-based Genesis Mediation will address when he speaks at the Tuesday, March 27, Newberg meeting for the Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest. The meeting is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Villa Academic Complex.

Kinnison notes that while most business people think of mediation for contract or labor disputes, this brief presentation will show the many ways a mediator can help businesses of all sizes. Kinnison has more than 30 years of experience surrounding mediation, counseling, and helping others solve difficult life issues. Kinnison has led or established nonprofits for the last 30 years and specializes in the dynamics between boards, management, staff and customers.

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 web site or call 503-928-8354.

We welcome you to join us in chapel this morning (Monday) for the continuation of our Jesus Journey series. Portland musician Josh Garrels is leading worship, and Sarita Gallagher, assistant professor of religion, is speaking. See you at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium!

Michael’s (where you can find all things arts and crafts plus framing, floral, wall decor, scrapbooking, etc.) offers an educator discount of 15 percent on all purchases all the time. All employees of the university can take advantage of this, not just faculty members, but you must show your GFU ID card to receive the discount. There are many Michael’s stores throughout the Portland area and beyond, including in Tualatin.

The Walking Company has recently begun offering a 15 percent in-store discount to George Fox employees. There are stores at Washington Square, Pioneer Place and Clackamas Town Center. In addition to selling shoes, they provide foot scanning technology and orthotics. You must show your GFU ID card to receive this discount.

Note: These shoes are not inexpensive; but if you shop there already, you can now enjoy a 15 percent savings. UGG Australia products and gift cards are excluded from the discount.

To see a complete list of store/vendor discounts available to George Fox employees, go to this Employee Benefits, Forms and Resources page and look for the link near the bottom of the page under the heading (what else?) “Employee Discounts.”

On Saturday, April 14, the May Serve and June Serve teams are holding a fundraising banquet and silent auction! We still have tickets for sale. The event will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and will include a fancy dinner, free childcare, and a silent auction with plenty of fun items to bid on!

If you are interested in purchasing a $10 ticket to the event, please e-mail Christine Jordan at cjordan10@georgefox.edu.

Thank you for all your support!

Looking for something to read over spring break? Be sure to grab an award-winning book from the Murdock Learning Resource Center!

Titles to choose from include fiction awarded the Booker Prize, the Pulitzer Prize for literature, the Pulitzer Prize for poetry, and the National Book Award. Winners from the last 10 years will be featured as well as information about each award and a synopsis of each book.

Questions? Contact Sue Mills at smills@georgefox.edu.

If you missed the opportunity to make a card for a female on campus, or just want to make some more, please stop by student life on the third floor of Stevens and pick up a free card to send.

Encouragement should not be limited – and neither are the cards. Take as many as you like. Send an encouraging message to a friend, professor, or other female faculty member.

For a second straight year, the university will honor the memory of Cesar Chavez by hosting a panel discussion, “Cesar Chavez and Peaceful Community Advocacy Movements,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in EHS 125.

The event, sponsored by the Office of Transitions and Inclusion and the Center for Peace and Justice, will feature a panel that includes local professors and community advocates. They will discuss grass roots organizing, worker’s rights, structural economics, factors leading to and perpetuating forms of marginalization, and teaching for empowerment, among other issues.

Among those expected to participate is Joseph Orosco, professor of philosophy and director of the Peace Studies Program at Oregon State University; Tom Hastings, who teaches in Portland State University’s conflict resolution master’s program; Romeo Sosa and Pedro Sosa from VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project; and Andy Coulombe, a George Fox alumnus who works with Latino/Latina populations in running Jubilee Food Pantry and Public Community Gardening efforts in Hubbard, Ore. The evening also will include a poetry reading by longtime English professor Ed Higgins.

To learn more, contact Joel Perez at jperez@georgefox.edu or Clint Baldwin at cbaldwin@georgefox.edu.

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 7 a.m. (Pacific Time) on both Monday, March 26, and Tuesday, March 27, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have questions, please contact the IT Service Desk.

Dear employees,

We made it unclear in our last e-nnouncement that winners among employees in the International Photo Contest will not receive cash rewards. We are sorry for not stating it clearly in the instructions. International Student Services will frame the photos of the winning employees in the contest as a reward to the winning employees.

Thank you,
International Student Services

If you would like to nominate a colleague for March’s Employee of the Month award, please send an e-mail to Peggy Kilburg by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, with a summary of this person’s contributions and/or outstanding performance in the past 30 days or so.

The winner will be announced and presented with a $100 gift card to The Allison at our community meeting on Thursday, April 5.

Just a reminder that packages being returned to a company must be brought to Mail Services for pick-up by a carrier. Delays occur if the carrier stops by Mail Services and we do not have the package available for them.

Special arrangements may be made (depending on the size/weight or number of packages being returned) by calling Sherrie Frost, at ext. 2556, or Linda Sartwell, at ext. 2560.

Thank you for getting the packages to us in a timely manner for returns.

Research papers require proper citation of sources and creation of a reference list or bibliography. Several tools are available to help manage the process of documentation, make notes from your sources, or even import articles and web-based sources. Knowing about these tools can simplify your research process, whether you’re an undergraduate, on your way to graduate school, or are in graduate school.

Rick Muthiah, dean of learning support services, will introduce bibliographic management software and will share examples of some free applications at an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Sources, Citations, and References, Oh My! A Look at Bibliographic Management Tools.”

Join us in EHS 125 today (Friday) from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m.

Take advantage of our “Merch Madness” Sale! Shop the Bruin Bookstore in your favorite college team apparel and receive 25 percent off one regularly priced gift or apparel item! Sale runs through April 2.

Questions? Contact John Stewart at jstewart@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to come cheer the undefeated Bruins (31-0) as they compete in the Final Four of the NCAA Division III Women’s National Basketball Tournament! We will host live streaming of their games today (Friday) and tomorrow from the tournament in Holland, Mich.

On Friday, join us in the Klages Dining Room as we take on Amherst at 2 p.m. The Bruin Den will be running specials, and we will be giving away door prizes and popcorn. Specials will include:

• “Dollar dogs” for $1
• Nachos for $3.50
• Chili cheese fries for $3.50
• Milk shakes for $2.50

On Saturday, we will host streaming of either the third-place game at 1 p.m. or the championship game at 4 p.m. in Miller Gymnasium. We will have door prizes, concessions and free popcorn for the games in the gym.

In the case of both games, extra raffle tickets will be given away to those who wear George Fox/Blue Zone attire.

Questions? Contact Vangie Pattison at epattison@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget this Monday’s Josh Garrels concert, scheduled from 9 to 10:30 p.m. in the Klages Dining Room. You can pick up your ticket in the Bruin Den or in the Christian Services office (next to ASC). We will set up a table and sell tickets Friday during lunch and dinner and also Monday during lunch. Tickets will be available at the door as well.

We are collecting items to support Urban Services! Please bring any of the items listed below or $5 to receive your ticket.

Individuals are encouraged to bring:

• Men’s crew socks (dark colors preferred)
• Warm gloves (men’s dark) – not the small thin generic
• Beanies – dark, warm, L

Groups of three or four can team up and bring one of the following:

• Hoodies and jackets (dark) L – 3XL
• Sleeping bags 0 – 15 degrees, square preferred (not mummy); dark colors preferred

Hope to see you all there! Questions? Contact Pieper Wise at missionsatgfu@gmail.com.