Steve Sherwood speaks at college worship night Sunday

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Calling all college students in the Portland area! Come hear George Fox professor Steve Sherwood at a college worship night at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Happy Valley this Sunday, Feb. 26, from 8 to 10 p.m. It’s sure to be a great time of fellowship!

If you have any questions or are willing to drive a van for students who need transportation, contact Kacee Woods at kwoods10@georgefox.edu. The church is located at 9800 S.E. 92nd Ave., in Happy Valley.

Chinese language class meets again Thursday

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

The International Club is hosting a Chinese class on Thursday, Feb. 23, and all are invited!

Join us in the International House, where we had the Chinese class last semester. We’ll meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and spend the first 30 minutes getting to know each other and reviewing what we have learned. The main lesson time is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feel free to join us when you can.

We hope to see you there; we enjoyed the company of each of you last time.

Questions? Contact Yali He at yhe11@georgefox.edu.

Celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 29

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Come out for a night to celebrate and embrace Black History Month! We’ll gather for a Festival of the Arts event from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29, in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Performers include:

  • George Fox student Jerry Asiel Thompson
  • Highland Stepper
  • Portland poet Renee Mitchell
  • And more …

You don’t want to miss out on this special event! Want to learn more? Contact Jordan Mitchell-Phillips at jmitchellphillips10@georgefox.edu.

Bookstore selling microwave/fridge combos

Monday, February 20th, 2012

The Bruin Bookstore is selling our stock of microwave/fridge combos for $25. They are sold “as is.” If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact Laura Klaus at the Bruin Bookstore. We only have a few available … first come, first served!

Bruins open NWC Tournament at home against Puget Sound Thursday

Monday, February 20th, 2012

The women’s basketball team will host the University of Puget Sound at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in one of two semifinal games in the Northwest Conference Tournament. George Fox is the No. 1 seed in the tournament while Puget Sound is the No. 4 seed.

In the other semifinal contest, No. 2 seed Lewis & Clark College will host No. 3 seed Whitman College, also Thursday at 7 p.m. The championship game will be Saturday at 7 p.m. at the site of the highest-remaining seed, with the winner earning the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA National Tournament.

Ticket Info: Ticket prices for all NWC Tournament games in Miller Gymnasium will be $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and up and seniors 55 and over. All adults must purchase a ticket; school passes are not valid for the conference tournament.

Children 6 and under who are not in school are free, as are students from the participating schools with a valid student ID. Tickets for the tournament will be sold at the door; advance tickets are not available.

For more information, contact the athletics department at ext. 2911.

Business and ministry consultant speaks on campus Feb. 28

Monday, February 20th, 2012

“Discover Your True North in Family, Business and Life” is the topic Portland-area business and ministry consultant Ron Frey will address when he speaks at the Tuesday, Feb. 28, Newberg meeting for the Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest. The meeting is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Villa Academic Complex.

A Portland native, Frey is founder and president of Frey Consulting Group, advising clients in management, marketing and fundraising. His career has included leadership in some of America’s largest international faith-based organizations along with consulting a wide variety of ministry organizations from domestic and foreign missions, youth organizations, camps, and international relief and development organizations.

Frey will speak about discovering “True North” — finding one’s life purpose and mission in order to bring clarity and focus to all of life’s major decisions.

Coffee, tea and pastries will be available at the meeting, which is free for newly renewed 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.

Seminary’s Delamarter speaks at auxiliary lunch March 2

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Steve Delamarter, professor of Old Testament at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, will speak at a George Fox Auxiliary luncheon at noon Friday, March 2, in the Cap and Gown Room on the Newberg campus. Reservations are required and tickets are $8 per person.

To make reservations, contact Judy Woolsey at 503-538-7314. Reservations should be made by Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Delamarter specializes in the digitization and cataloguing of Ethiopian manuscripts, the Dead Sea Scrolls and the scribal practices of sacred texts. He has made several trips to Ethiopia for his research. You can learn more about Steve here.

Feel free to submit your prayer requests for Day of Prayer on March 10

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

In preparation for the University Day of Prayer on Saturday, March 10, Sarah Baldwin would like any prayer request that you have for yourself, your family or the Fox community.

Please send them directly to her at sbaldwin@georgefox.edu. Indicate if you would prefer for this request to be kept anonymous. We anticipate having about 200 people praying for these requests on campus and around the Northwest on the Day of Prayer. The Fox pastoral team will also continue to pray for your requests throughout spring semester.

Friendly reminder: Textbook and supply ordering deadlines

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

Following are the dates by which departments need to let us know what books are being used for each course. In addition, if your department requires students to have certain special supplies or art product, these requests need to be made by these dates as well. We want to be prepared and be able to provide students with all the necessary tools for learning.

  • Fall: Due Date April 1
  • Spring: Due Date Oct. 1
  • May Term: Due Date March 1
  • Summer Session 1: Due Date March 1
  • Summer Session 2: Due Date March 1

Use this form online to order your textbooks. Questions? Contact John Stewart at jstewart@georgefox.edu.

Thank you for your cooperation!

TIAA-CREF representative on Newberg campus Feb. 28-29

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

Shane Roghaar, our TIAA-CREF representative, will be on the Newberg campus between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb 28-29 in Hoover 104. You may make an appointment with him to discuss your investments by visiting this link on the HR/Benefits web page.

Employees in other locations may contact Shane to arrange a telephone consultation at 800-732-8353.

Relationships Week organization open to sharing more information

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

CBE (Christians for Biblical Equality), an organization that was a part of our Relationships Week and of which George Fox is a member, has asked George Fox to get contact info from anyone interested in receiving more information and/or publication materials. If that describes you, then enter your information at this link and we will pass it on to CBE.

CBE desires to serve God by giftedness and not by gender and seeks to empower people to live in partnership with those around them.

Canyon trail lights out!

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Students and staff-just a heads up to NOT walk on the north/south Canyon trail after dark until the lights are repaired! Instead, please either walk on the north/south well-lit path behind the VAC, or cross the Canyon using the road by the Canyon Suites or the road that goes by Wheeler.

Got Unused Technology?

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Did you get a new monitor and need to get rid of the old one or have piece of unused technology that needs to be recycled or repurposed?  IT can recycle or repurpose these items for you.  Every Monday from 8 am to 9 am, IT can pick up your unused technology.

Send an email to servicedesk@georgefox.edu by Friday at noon and IT will pickup your items on Monday.

University Day of Prayer

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

In preparation for the University Day of Prayer on March 10, Sarah Baldwin would like any prayer request that you have for yourself, your family or the Fox community.

Please send them directly to her at sbaldwin@georgefox.edu.  Indicate if you would prefer for this request to be kept anonymous.

We anticipate having about 200 people praying for these requests on campus and around the northwest on the Day of Prayer. The Fox pastoral team will also continue to pray for your requests throughout Spring semester.

Mystery Packages in Mail Services

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

University Mail Services has 2 mystery packages.  Both packages have an address at George Fox with no campus box.

If you recognize either of the following names, please contact Sherrie Frost at ext. 2556 or sfrost@georgefox.edu.
Park Ji Yo
       East Lake Veterinary Hospital

Any information would be appreciated.  Thank you.

Pink Zone Basketball Games Tees

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Need a PINK tee shirt for the Pink Zone Basketball Games this weekend?  We have pink tees for only $5.99.  Stop by the Bookstore and get one!  Let’s support our Bruin Women as they approach the NWC Tournament!

All-employee meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Don’t forget the all-employee meeting scheduled for this afternoon (Thursday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105. 

For those at the university’s regional sites, the meeting will be available at a stream site that you can access from MyGFU. Simply log into MyGFU and click the “Community Meeting Link” located under “Staff Resources/Faculty Resources.” It is the bottom link in that section.

In addition, a chat room has been set up, and a video recording of the meeting will be available for viewing in the days following the meeting at itunesu.georgefox.edu.

Come celebrate Black History Month Thursday

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Come out Thursday, Feb. 16, to enjoy some good food while celebrating Black History Month! Enjoy music while you converse with your friends over a delicious meal! Sure to be a good time of fellowship! Join us anytime between 4:30 and 7 p.m. in the Bon.

Questions? Contact Kacee Woods at kwoods10@georgefox.edu.

Writing research papers is topic of Friday’s ARC workshop

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Research papers can seem overwhelming, but following a step-by-step, organized approach can make the process of writing one much less stressful. Join us as we walk through these steps and guide you to campus and Internet resources to help make you a research pro.

This Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Steps to Writing a Successful Research Paper,” is scheduled from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. this Friday, Feb. 17, in EHS 125. Gary Tandy (English) and Jane Scott (Public Services Librarian) will present.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

U.S.-China stock market relationship topic of Friday’s forum

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

How do the U.S. and Chinese stock markets interact – and how has their relationship been strengthened since China began to allow Qualified Institutional Investors to invest in the Chinese stock market?

Chengping Zhang, assistant professor of finance, will address these questions at a Faculty Research Forum this Friday, Feb. 17, at 10:40 a.m. in Hoover 105. Join us as research is presented on the information flow between the Chinese and U.S. markets.