Spring textbook orders are due

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Faculty: It’s time once again to place your orders for next semester’s textbooks (due date is Oct. 1 for spring). Please use the online form at this link. Please do not e-mail your book list to us. This form will help us have all the information needed to get the books you request.

Questions? Contact Sandy at sgidding@georgefox.edu.

Oct. 6 concert benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Kick off homecoming early on Thursday, Oct. 6, with a night of great music by Tyrone Wells (tyronewells.com) and help raise money for cystic fibrosis research. Wells is the brother-in-law of Kelly Chang (Psychology) and cousin of Meredith Dougherty (Student Life).

Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show in Bauman Auditorium are $10 at the door or can be purchased at georgefox.edu/tyronewells. All proceeds go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on behalf of Team Win With Quinn, which supports Meredith and Ryan Dougherty’s son, diagnosed with CF in 2006.

Questions? Contact Meredith Dougherty at mdougher@georgefox.edu.

Parents’ prayer group meets Thursday mornings in Hoover 104

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

All parents of college-aged kids are invited to a parents’ prayer meeting held in the Hoover-Hatfield Library (Hoover 104) Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (except Oct. 20 and Nov. 17).

We follow a “moms-in-touch” format, but welcome dads and anyone else who wants to pray. Please join us!

Questions? Contact Sue O’Donnell at sodonnell@georgefox.edu.

Foxfiles unavailable for two hours on Oct. 3

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Foxfiles will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (PDT) on Monday, Oct. 3, for system maintenance.

Anna Gilbert in concert for Wednesday’s chapel

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Don’t miss out on a morning of live music from Anna Gilbert. Anna will be performing her heartfelt music in concert for our Wednesday morning (Sept. 28) chapel gathering beginning at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. See you there!

Admissions hosts Bruin Preview T-shirt design contest

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Are you a graphic designer and want $50? Students and staff are eligible to participate. Please submit a T-shirt design that incorporates “George Fox” or “Be Known” to Andrea Heath (aheath@georgefox.edu) by this Friday, Sept. 30, for a chance to earn $50.

The winning design will be printed on 400 T-shirts for prospective high school students at fall and spring Bruin Preview. The admissions office will choose the winning design by Friday, Oct. 7.

Upcoming Bruin home sports events

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Pacific, Wheeler Sports Center
Friday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Willamette, Wheeler Sports Center
Saturday., Oct. 1, 11 a.m. – Cross country in Pacific Dual Meet, Champoeg State Heritage Area, St. Paul, Ore.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 3 p.m. – Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Bauman Auditorium (free)
Saturday, Oct. 1, 4:30 p.m. – Sports Hall of Fame Reception, Stevens Center Duke Atrium ($13 adults, $8 children 12 and under)

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926, the department of athletics at ext. 2910, or the sports website at gfubruins.com.

Job hunting tips, recruitment strategies provided at Oct. 7 event

Monday, September 26th, 2011

The School of Business invites the university community to its next Speaker Series event, “Job Hunting Tips and Recruitment Strategies,” scheduled from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, in the Portland Center’s Room 155.

Presenters Annette Nemetz and Alan Timmins collectively have recruited, screened, interviewed and hired hundreds of job candidates throughout their respective 20-plus years in executive and managerial positions. As seasoned hiring managers, they will share ideas on how to put your best self forward when looking for that next managerial position.

Topics to be covered include what should and should not go in your resume; the role of networking in a job search; the effective use of social media; job hunting etiquette, including dress and courtesy issues; identifying target employers; ideas on negotiating compensation packages; and, most importantly, what hiring managers really look for in a future employee.

There is no cost for the event, but registration is required. You can get more information and/or register here.

Seating is limited; 20 seats are still available.

Booths available for Cultural Fair on Oct. 25

Monday, September 26th, 2011

Cultural Celebration Week is Oct. 24-28. Share your culture by hosting a booth at the Cultural Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Bruin Den. At your booth you may choose to share your culture through music, dance, videos, pictures, crafts, games, and, of course, the all-time favorite: food. So come join the fun!

If you are interested in having a booth at the Cultural Fair, please e-mail or call Dianna McIntyre (ext. 2649) or Alex Pia (ext. 2643) by Oct. 14. We can reimburse you up to $50 for expenses if you give us your receipts.

Sign-ups are open for ‘World’s Got Talent’ auditions

Monday, September 26th, 2011

Don’t forget: We are now hosting sign-ups for “World’s Got Talent” auditions in the student life office. Sign up for a slot between now and Oct. 7. Auditions will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, starting at 7 p.m.

Contact Anya Frolova (afrolova08@georgefox.edu) for more information.

IJM chapter meets Tuesday night

Monday, September 26th, 2011

The university’s International Justice Mission chapter will meet again at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, in the International House. The chapter focuses on the issue of sex trafficking in the world and steps we can take to combat it through peaceful means. Come see how you can make a difference!

Questions? E-mail Stephen Kenyon at skenyon09@georgefox.edu.

Anderson speaks at ‘Intellectual Feast’ Tuesday afternoon

Monday, September 26th, 2011

The Department of Religious Studies will host its first “Intellectual Feast” of the fall semester on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Hoover second-floor lounge (Hoover 250).

Paul Anderson will describe how he is approaching two of his classes this semester as “meetings for worship in which learning is welcomed.” The discussion will explore how Parker Palmer’s work, To Know as We are Known: A Spirituality of Education, might help students and instructors alike become “humble learners in the school of Christ,” according to Anderson.

Refreshments provided; all are welcome! Questions? Contact Paula Hampton at phampton@georgefox.edu.

Today’s Food Meet moved over to Bauman

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

Want to learn more about local independent food communities? Interested in learning more about healthy eating habits? Want to taste some excellent food samples? Come join us for “Food Meet 2011: Taking Root,” scheduled from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. today (Monday) in the foyer and in front of Bauman Auditorium (please note location change).

Dozens of tables will be set up for farmers, chefs, neighbors, and others who are passionate about food and healthy living. The event also will include a series of short (seven-minute) information-filled talks from food experts and a showing of the documentary Ingredients, a movie about the growing-local-food movement.

A $2 suggested donation will help cover the cost of the event. Visit this site or contact Corey Beals (cbeals@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Sarah Baldwin continues Acts series in Monday’s chapel

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

We welcome you to join us in our Monday (Sept. 26) chapel as campus pastor Sarah Baldwin continues our series in the book of Acts, teaching from Acts 9. See you at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman!

‘World’s Got Talent’ audition sign-ups begin Monday

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Do you have a cultural talent you want to share with George Fox and the surrounding community? Sign up for an audition slot for this year’s “World’s Got Talent,” starting Monday, Sept. 26, up in the student life office on the third floor of the Stevens Center. The last day to sign up is Oct. 7.

Auditions will be held the evening of Tuesday, Oct 11, and the “World’s Got Talent” show will be on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Please e-mail Anya Frolova with any questions: afrolova08@georgefox.edu.

Supervision required to use climbing wall in Wheeler

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

No one may use the climbing wall in the Wheeler Sports Center without supervision. The wall is closed except for posted times and classes. Posted hours for fall semester are 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 4-7 p.m. on Thursdays.

Questions? E-mail Patty Findley at pfindley@georgrefox.edu.

Admissions hosts Bruin Preview T-shirt design contest

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Are you a graphic designer and want $50? Students & staff are eligible to participate. Please submit a T-shirt design that incorporates “George Fox” or “Be Known” to Andrea Heath (aheath@georgefox.edu) by Friday, Sept. 30, for a chance to earn $50.

The winning design will be printed on 400 T-shirts for prospective high school students at fall and spring Bruin Preview. The admissions office will choose the winning design by Friday, Oct. 7.

University hosts benefit concert for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Kick off homecoming early on Thursday, Oct. 6, with a night of great music by Tyrone Wells (tyronewells.com) and help raise money for cystic fibrosis research. Wells is the brother-in-law of Kelly Chang (Psychology) and cousin of Meredith Dougherty (Student Life).

Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show in Bauman Auditorium are $10 at the door or can be purchased at georgefox.edu/tyronewells. All proceeds go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on behalf of Team Win With Quinn, which supports Meredith and Ryan Dougherty’s son, diagnosed with CF in 2006.

Questions? Contact Meredith Dougherty at mdougher@georgefox.edu.

Foster presents at Faculty Research Forum Friday

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Join us Friday (Sept. 23) morning as professor Mike Foster presents how his passion and scholarship influence the design of his teaching in the engineering department. The first Faculty Research Forum will be presented from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Simple refreshments will be provided. The event is sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee.

Bon Appetit hosts Eat Local Challenge on Tuesday

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

It’s that time again: On Tuesday, Sept. 27, Bon Appetit celebrates and honors our local farmers and ranchers with our seventh annual Eat Local Challenge. On that day, every Bon Appetit cafe across the country will feature meals prepared completely from ingredients from within a 150-mile radius of the cafe … the only exception being salt.

In addition to a delicious and seasonal meal that highlights our local bounty, we hope to raise awareness about some of the issues facing our local farmers and how we can all help to preserve our agricultural heritage.

Here at Fox we will be featuring ingredients from more than 15 different farmers we routinely buy from as we prepare lunch in Klages Dining Room as well as several specials in both the Bruin Den and Villa Cafe.

Be watching on Monday for our menus at cafebonappetit.com.