Join us for ‘Souper Bowl’ lunch today

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Don’t forget today’s “Souper Bowl” lunch in honor of the Super Bowl! The lunch will be at noon in the Cap and Gown Room. We also will be watching some sports bloopers for a fun-filled afternoon. Cost is $3 per person.

Questions? Contact Sherri Moore at smoore@georgefox.edu.

Scott Rueck speaks in chapel Monday morning

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Join us for chapel as we continue the “Let Your Life Speak” series on vocation and calling. On Monday (Jan. 30) we’ll hear from Scott Rueck, the women’s head basketball coach at Oregon State. See you in Bauman Auditorium at 10:40 a.m.

Ankeny presents at next LACI event Monday

Friday, January 27th, 2012

This Monday, Jan. 30, Becky Ankeny, superintendent of the Northwest Yearly Meeting, will discuss what it means to be in the world, but not of it and how Christians can be set apart and yet still effectively interact with the culture around them.

Join us from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. This is the latest installment of the university’s Liberal Arts and Critical Issues Program. Questions? Contact Caitlin Corning at ext. 2673 or ccorning@georgefox.edu.

Watch for your W-2

Friday, January 27th, 2012

W-2s were made available in campus boxes on Friday, Jan. 27 (except for those who normally receive their pay statements at their home addresses, including adjunct faculty and temporary employees). Student W-2s will be in their boxes by early next week, and they will receive a separate e-nnouncement to that effect.

Most of the information on these forms is easy to understand or explained in the teeny, tiny fine print on the reverse, but we thought it would be helpful to provide a little extra information about the items and amounts in the various boxes on the W-2. Please go here to find this information that will likely be useful when you or your tax preparer files your tax return.

Thank you,
– HR

Last call for tuition remission requests for 2012-13

Friday, January 27th, 2012

If you are a benefits-eligible employee and there is any possibility that you will use tuition remission during next academic year (fall 2012, spring 2013 and/or summer 2013 semesters), whether for yourself, a spouse, and/or dependent(s), a Tuition Remission Request Form for each person needs to be submitted NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1.

Please go to the Employee Benefits page on the HR website for the link to instructions for completing the Tuition Remission Request Form(s) and to the forms themselves. Please note: This year there is a separate form for the adult degree program and the elementary education degree-completion program.

And finally, please be sure to read this information before you begin completing a Tuition Remission Request Form.

Servant-leadership expert speaks this morning in Hoover 105

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Don’t forget this morning’s (Friday’s) presentation by Larry Spears, an expert on servant leadership, from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Spears, president and CEO of the Larry C. Spears Center for Servant-Leadership of Indianapolis and a servant-leadership scholar at Gonzaga University, is a nationally renowned authority on servant leadership – a practice adopted by some of the world’s top corporations over the past five decades. He is a writer and editor who has published hundreds of articles, essays, newsletters, books and other publications on servant-leadership.

The event will not be recorded. Chapel credit is available for students who wish to attend.

Tilikum rep on campus to provide summer staff info

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Tilikum will have a representative in the Bruin Den on Tuesday, Jan. 30, and Wednesday, Feb. 1, for summer staff interviews and recruiting (9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.). If you are interested in setting up a summer staff interview during these times, please contact us at 503-538-2763. Application materials can be found online at camptilikum.org.

A summer at Tilikum offers an incredible experience that will push you to grow in community, Christian living, and service, plus the chance to share God’s love with thousands of children and youth!

Please return symphony tickets if you don’t plan to use them

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

If you find you will not be able to attend the Oregon Symphony concert on Feb. 3, please return your tickets for another employee to use. They can be returned to the information desk in the Stevens Center.

Thanks!

Join us for Spanish chapel Friday morning

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Join us in worship and to hear a message in Spanish at Spanish chapel this morning (Friday) from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Chapel credit is provided.

Staff Development’s ‘Souper Bowl’ lunch is Jan. 30

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Don’t forget this Monday’s “Souper Bowl” lunch in honor of the Super Bowl! Thank you to those of you that have let us know that you will be attending by completing the bowl preference questionnaire. The lunch will be at noon in the Cap and Gown Room.

Please feel free to wear a team jersey or the colors of your favorite team. We also will be watching some sports bloopers for a fun-filled afternoon. Cost is $3 per person.

Questions? Contact Sherri Moore at smoore@georgefox.edu.

Session on working with students with disabilities scheduled Feb. 9

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

As part of the diversity education workshop series, the Office of Transitions and Inclusion is hosting a workshop on working with students with disabilities. The workshop will be facilitated by Rick Muthiah and will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Hoover 210.

If you would like to attend, you must R.S.V.P. by 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, to Joel Perez.

Operation ‘Fill Miller’

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

We love it when you come out to the basketball games (we have the best fans in the conference, bar none), but we really want you out and rockin’ the house for the next three games. They are big! Both of our teams are playing great basketball and are fun to watch, so will want to fill Miller Gymnasium on:

  • Friday, Jan. 27 (women at 6 p.m., men at 8 p.m.)
  • Saturday, Jan. 28 (women at 4 p.m., men at 6 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, Jan. 31 (women at 6 p.m., men at 8 p.m.)

Go Bruins!

– George Fox athletics staff

‘Godspell’ musical features university’s Voices of Praise Gospel Choir

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

George Fox’s Voices of Praise Gospel Choir will make a special appearance as part of Horizon Christian High School’s presentation of Godspell this Friday through Sunday, Jan. 27-29, at the PCC-Sylvania Big Theater.

The production will feature 16 students from Horizon as they present the teachings of Jesus in John Michael Tebelak’s Broadway hit musical. This musical took the theater world by storm in 1972 and is just as pertinent today. The play features the music of Stephen Schwartz, of Wicked fame.

Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $10 at this link.

Questions? Contact Shelley Yonemura at syonemura@georgefox.edu.

Mystery packages in Mail Services

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Mail Services has a few “mystery” packages. If you recognize the following names, please e-mail Sherrie Frost (sfrost@georgefox.edu) or Linda Sartwell (lsartwel@georgefox.edu).

  • “Mihretu”
  • “Carl the Ginger”
  • “Andrea Stewart”
  • “Holly Simin Xie”
  • “Madison Plummer”
  • “Lili Wang”

Mail Services will be returning these packages to the sender next Monday if we do not identify the recipient. Your help is appreciated.

Thanks,
– Mail Services

Chemistry graduate returns to talk about his graduate-level research

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Travis Lund, a 2006 George Fox chemistry graduate, is returning to campus to talk about his research, entitled “Telling Right From Wrong: The Remarkable Accuracy of DNA Polymerases,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, in EHS 102.

Travis is a PhD candidate at the University of Colorado. Please contact Jane Sweet at jsweet@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Mail Services serves as drop-off site for ballots

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Mail Services is an unofficial drop site for all Oregon ballots. Arrangements have been made with the Yamhill County Elections Office for us to offer this service.

We accept any Oregon ballot (any county), and there is no postage necessary. The deadline for this drop-off site is 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31. All out-of-state ballots must be mailed with postage.

Thanks!
– University Mail Services

‘Get Smart’ job search workshop hosted on campus Feb. 4

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

It’s not too late to tune in! Career Services will be hosting a free “Get Smart” job search workshop on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Villa Academic Complex’s Room 117.

This workshop is dedicated to preparing you for the reality of the job search, through sessions like “You’ve Got Talent” and “Extreme Makeover: Resume Edition.” Guest speaker and interview expert Doug Rice, talent acquisition manager with Enterprise Holdings, will be the host of “The Employer.”

Registration ends Wednesday Feb. 1. Register online via BruinCareers. For more information, please contact Angela Doty at adoty@georgefox.edu.

Faculty members: Please let your students know about this great opportunity.

Upcoming Bruin home sports events

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Friday, Jan. 27, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Whitworth (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Friday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Whitworth (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, Jan. 28, 4 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Whitman (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, Jan. 28, 6 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Whitman (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Lewis & Clark (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Lewis & Clark (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)

Please note that Saturday games are two hours earlier than usual to allow Whitman extra travel time for their return home.

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

Intervarsity director speaks in chapel Wednesday

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Join us for chapel today (Wednesday) as Lisa Espineli Chinn, director of InterVarsity’s International Student Ministry, speaks. See you in Bauman Auditorium at 10:40 a.m.!

Theatre students selling oil change cards as fundraiser for trip

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

George Fox theatre students are selling oil change cards to raise money to attend the Region VII Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Fort Collins, Colo., in February.

Each card is good for one oil, lube, and filter, plus a 50-point inspection, at Doran Automotive in Newberg. Each card costs $25 (the same price you would pay with the Bruin Discount Card), and the net proceeds go toward transportation costs for the students.

If you are interested in purchasing a card to support students competing at KCACTF, please contact Hannah Irish at hirish@georgefox.edu or 253-332-1963.