Logan Burt presents vocal recital Saturday night

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Logan Burt will present his junior vocal recital at 6 p.m. tonight (Saturday), in Bauman Auditorium. All are welcome; no admission charge.

There will be a reception in Ross 208 following the recital.

Swaziland May Serve team hosts car wash in Sherwood Saturday

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Come support the Swaziland May Serve team at its car wash this Saturday, March 3, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.!

The car wash will take place at the Sherwood Les Schwab Tire Center at 15905 S.W. Tualatin Sherwood Road (turn right from Pacific Highway at the Regal Cinemas. Les Schaub is just past the theater on the left.)

Service by donation. All money raised helps to support the serve trip!

New issue of ‘International Newsletter’ available to read online

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

The fourth issue of the International Newsletter is now available on the International Student Services web page. This issue focuses on the transitions our international students face while going to school here at George Fox. We hope you will find this issue informative and enjoyable.

Art items on sale this month in Bruin Bookstore

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

The item of the month in the Bruin Bookstore is all art product (excludes photographic supplies). All art product is marked at 33 percent off retail for the month of March. Stock up while supplies last!

Upcoming Bruin home sports events

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Friday, March 2, 1 p.m. – Women’s tennis vs. Puget Sound (Tualatin Hills Tennis Center, Beaverton, Ore.)
Friday, March 2, 7 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. California Lutheran in NCAA Tournament (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, March 3, 11 a.m. – Women’s tennis vs. Pacific Lutheran (GFU campus courts)
Saturday, March 3, 7 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. TBA in NCAA Tournament (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Monday, March 5, 11 a.m. – Men’s tennis vs. Radford (GFU campus courts)

George Fox is hosting the West Regional of the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Tournament this weekend. The other Friday game at 5 p.m. is Lewis & Clark vs. Concordia-Texas. Tickets are now on sale at the athletics office, and fans are encouraged to pick up their tickets early to avoid long lines. Prices each evening are $6 for adults and $3 for seniors 55 and up, students, and children 12 and under. All spectators must have a ticket. ASC has purchased 250 student tickets and will hand those out at the games on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.

Nominations now open for March Employee of the Month

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Please consider nominating a colleague for March’s Employee of the Month award. If you know of someone whose recent contributions make him or her worthy of this honor, please take a few minutes to send an e-mail to Peggy Kilburg that includes a specific summary of the person’s contributions (past 30 days or so) and any other information that you believe makes this person deserving of this award.

The President’s Executive Leadership Team will select the recipient from the nominations submitted, and he or she will be recognized and awarded a $100 gift card to The Allison at our community meeting on April 5.

Applications for 2012-13 ARC consultants now available

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Do you have students who are strong writers, solid scholars, avid learners, and who love helping others uncover their potential? Please consider recommending them for a position as a consultant at the Academic Resource Center (ARC).

Each year, more than 500 students have more than 1,500 appointments with ARC consultants. Our consultants help struggling students improve their work and helping strong students get even stronger.

Consultant application materials for the 2012-13 academic year are available at this link. Completed materials are due by Friday, March 9. Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox, 503-554-2314) if you have questions.

This month’s all-employee meeting rescheduled for March 15

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

The all-employee meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, March 22, is being moved to up to Thursday, March 15, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Future all-employee meetings are scheduled on Thursday, April 5, again in Hoover 105, and on Thursday, April 19.

Call for business card orders

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

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, March 7. Please create a new “Individual Account” on the form.

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

All women invited to brown-bag lunch with Elisa Morgan March 16

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Attention all GFU women employees: You are cordially invited to attend the Women’s Leadership Development Institute’s fourth brown bag lunch on Friday, March 16, from noon to 1:15 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room on the Newberg campus. This is for all women faculty, administrators and staff!

Elisa Morgan, president of Mission: Momentum and publisher of FullFill, and a former CEO and current president emerita of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International, will be our speaker.

About Elisa Morgan
For 20 years, Elisa served as CEO of MOPS. Under her leadership, MOPS grew from 350 to more than 4,000 groups throughout the U.S. and in 30 other countries, impacting more than 100,000 moms every year. Currently, Elisa is an activist with ONEMom.org, lending her voice and leadership to encourage women to advocate for women throughout the world who are victims of poverty and oppression.

Elisa’s mission is to mobilize women to invest their influence in God’s purposes. During the luncheon, Elisa will unpack what it means for women to “lead real.” Please don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a significant woman leader as she shares her leadership journey with the women of George Fox.

All Women Are Invited
The Women’s Leadership Development committee invites all women employees on the Newberg campus to join us for this event as we continue exploring leadership development. Please bring your own lunch to this event. The event will be live-streamed for all other university sites at noon (PST) at this stream site.

Questions? Contact Sheri Philips at sphilips@georgefox.edu.

Interested in international business? Attend today’s info session

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Join the undergraduate School of Business faculty for an International Business Institute (IBI) information session today (Thursday) from 5 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 210.

Have you ever considered studying business in Asia and Europe during a study-abroad experience? How would you like to visit the international operations of Mars Candy, IKEA, John Deere, Deutsche Bank, the World Trade Organization, the European Union, Nestle, Black and Decker and Shell Oil?

If so, you need to check out George Fox University’s School of Business-affiliated IBI program. Students earn 12 academic credits taking global business courses while traveling through approximately 13 countries in Europe and Asia for 10 weeks.

You can find out more about IBI and enjoy a sampling of international appetizers at today’s info session. Join undergraduate School of Business faculty to savor international flavors and hear more about this exciting opportunity.

For further information, contact Kelly Borror at kborror@georgefox.edu.

Choral groups, string ensemble perform free concert Friday

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

The university’s choirs and String Ensemble will present a free concert tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Come and enjoy a variety of music performed by our Women’s Chorale, Men’s Ensemble and Concert Choir.

Questions? Call the Department of Performing Arts at ext. 2620.

University recognizes March as Women’s History Month

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

March is Women’s History Month! This month, join us in celebrating women in history as well as the women who are making history now.

This week is awareness week. Look for the Women’s History Month Awareness Tree located in the quad, sponsored by Multicultural Student Programs.

ARC workshop offers info on managing personal finances

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Have students who are stressed by their personal finances situation? If so, let them know about an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop that will provide information on a variety of personal finance topics, including budgeting, credit cards and student loans.

Ryan Halley, associate professor of finance, will present tomorrow (Friday) from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in EHS 125.

Don’t forget to stop by Benefit Fair Thursday

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Remember to stop by the Benefit Fair in the Cap and Gown Room in the Student Union Building on Thursday, March 1, between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Your benefit providers will be there to answer your questions and explain what is new in 2012. If you don’t yet have electronic access to your benefit plans, come and see how easy it is to set that up! Bring your open enrollment form to turn in. Maybe you’ll win a raffle prize!

Questions? Contact Lisa Burton at lburton@georgefox.edu.

Limited number of tickets still available for ‘Wicked’

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

University Engagement has a very limited number of tickets left to see Broadway Across America’s performance of Wicked.

Thursday, March 22
7:30 p.m.
Keller Auditorium

Seats are in the middle three sections of the first balcony and tickets cost $69 a piece. Call Mary Monahan at 503-554-2134 to purchase tickets. Limited availability. Call soon.

Addition to alcohol, drugs and tobacco policy for undergraduate students

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Effective March 1, 2012, there will be an addition to the alcohol, drugs and tobacco policy for traditional undergraduate students. In response to some alcohol incidents, there may be a voluntary breathalyzer test offered to students.

Please see this link to the Student Handbook that outlines the policy, as well as the rationale for the change and FAQs. This communication is being distributed via e-mail and E-nnouncements to all traditional undergraduate students and serves as official notification of the policy change.

New issue of ‘Crescent’ comes out today

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

The Crescent comes out today (Wednesday). Find out about the justice conference, who Jere Witherspoon is, and why gay is OK.

May and summer textbook requests due

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Faculty: Just a friendly reminder that textbook requests for all May and summer courses are due Thursday, March 1 (fall semester orders are due April 1). Thanks to all who have already submitted their orders. Please use this link to access the forms.

Professional Etiquette Dinner registration opens Monday

Monday, February 27th, 2012

“Look Professional; Put on Etiquette” is the theme for this year’s Etiquette Dinner and Professional Fashion Show! This event is a guided etiquette experience for students in a dining setting. You will learn how to gracefully traverse the intricacies of eating a meal in a formal or business setting from an acclaimed etiquette consultant. We will also be featuring a networking session with table hosts who are working professionals and a fashion show for the professional dress review.

Registration opens/ticket sales go from March 5-16 in Career Services and the Bruin Den. If you have questions, contact the Career Services office at ext. 2330 or careers@georgefox.edu.