Bruin Bookstore has a new website address

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

The Bruin Bookstore has moved … but not very far. Our website has moved to a new address: gfubookstore.com.

It’s the same website, just a new address.

Ray, Rine speak at Peace and Justice Symposium Thursday

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

All are welcome to a Peace and Justice Symposium from 7:15 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Quaker Heritage Room (second floor of library).

New engineering professor Patrick Ray and English professor Abigail Rine will share on how they implement peace and justice in their disciplines, their families and their lives. Also sharing will be student Mikaela Alexander, whose studies at George Fox have focused on missions and peacemaking.

Questions? Contact Melanie Newell at mnewell@georgefox.edu.

Saturday’s campus tour begins in Stevens Center

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Reminder: Employees are invited to join in on a historic tour of campus this Saturday, Sept. 24. The tour is being organized by the Newberg Historical Society and will begin in the Stevens Center (please note location change) at 10 a.m.

To learn more, contact George Edmonston Jr. at edmonstg@comcast.net.

All-employee meeting is set for Thursday, Sept. 29

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

An all-employee meeting is scheduled from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, in Hoover 105.

For those at the university’s regional sites, the meeting will be available at this stream site. A chat room has also 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.

‘Worship with your class’ sessions scheduled Wednesday

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

We are excited to invite you to our “worship with your class” gatherings for Wednesday’s (Sept. 21) chapel. Rusty St. Cyr is speaking in Bauman Auditorium, Sarah Jobson is speaking in Wood-Mar Auditorium, and Patrick Allen will be speaking in Hoover 105.

Feel free to join in on any one of the sessions at 10:40 a.m.

Join us for Food Meet this Monday at amphitheater

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Want to learn more about local independent food communities? Interested in learning more about healthy eating habits? Want to taste some great food samples? Come join us for Food Meet 2011: Taking Root, scheduled from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at the amphitheater.

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 food and go toward the university’s Creation Care initiatives.

Visit this site or contact Corey Beals (cbeals@georgefox.edu) for more information.

University’s women invited to salad supper at Baker home Sept. 27

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Ruth Baker invites all the women of George Fox to a salad supper at the president’s home on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Please join us as we share a meal together and welcome those who are new to our community, reconnect with old acquaintances, and celebrate the coming of autumn.

We will gather between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Robin and Ruth’s home at 402 S. College St. It is open to all George Fox University women. Please bring a salad to share.*

Questions? Contact Missy Terry at ext. 2101 or terrym@georgefox.edu.

*If you are new to George Fox, please be our guest.

TIAA-CREF rep on campus, available via phone

Monday, September 19th, 2011

Shane Roghaar, our TIAA-CREF representative, will be on campus in Newberg Sept. 27 and Sept. 28, and in Portland on Sept. 29. You may make an appointment with him to discuss your retirement investments by visiting this link on the HR web page.

Employees in other locations may contact Shane to arrange a telephone consultation at 866-928-4221.

Friday session covers APA style

Monday, September 19th, 2011

Have students who are struggling to learn APA style for citations? Please tell them about our upcoming workshop.

Sue O’Donnell (Psychology) will cover American Psychological Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in APA style, at a session this Friday, Sept. 23, from 10:40 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in Lemmons 8.

Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

All invited to Friends gathering Tuesday night

Monday, September 19th, 2011

If you call the Friends Church home, or just want to hang out with a bunch of Quakers, come to the Pavilion (in the canyon) tonight (Tuesday) at 8 p.m. We will have s’mores and time to connect/fellowship together.

Contact Jamie Johnson (jejohnson@georgefox.edu) to learn more.

IJM chapter meets Tuesday night in International House

Monday, September 19th, 2011

The International Justice Mission chapter at George Fox invites you to our next meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 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? Contact Stephen Kenyon at skenyon09@georgefox.edu.

World’s Got Talent audition sign-ups coming up soon

Monday, September 19th, 2011

Do you have a cultural talent you want to share with Fox and the Newberg community? This year’s World’s Got Talent show is coming up soon, and so are the auditions. Sign-ups for auditions will begin Sept. 26, and auditions will be held Oct. 11, so be thinking of and practicing your act.

More information will be coming soon. Contact Anya Frolova at afrolova08@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Historic tour of campus set for this Saturday

Monday, September 19th, 2011

Employees are invited to join in on a historic tour of campus this Saturday, Sept. 24. The tour is being organized by the Newberg Historical Society and will begin in the Student Union Building at 10 a.m.

To learn more, contact George Edmonston Jr. at edmonstg@comcast.net.

Candidates forum scheduled Sept. 27 at Villa Academic Complex

Monday, September 19th, 2011

On Tuesday, Sept. 27, the Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest’s monthly meeting in Newberg will feature a special candidates forum from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Villa Academic Complex.

Ballots will be mailed to voters next month for a special First Congressional District primary election to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of longtime U.S. Rep. David Wu. Six of the filed candidates have accepted the Christian Chamber’s invitation to take part in the forum: Republicans Jim Greenfield of Tigard, Pavel Goberman of Beaverton and Lisa Michaels of Beaverton, and Democrats Saba Ahmed of Portland, Robert Lettin of Sherwood and Dan Strite of Warrenton.

The Christian Chamber group in Newberg last year sponsored a well-attended forum involving state Senate and House candidates. Based on the success of that event, the group has scheduled this forum regarding the special congressional election.

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, visit cccnw.net or call 503-928-8354.

Alumna returns to speak about her work with orphans in Uganda

Monday, September 19th, 2011

The Center for Peace and Justice invites the community to hear from alumna Davy Desmond from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the religious studies lounge. Davy, a double major at George Fox in economics and international studies, has focused her energies on serving the poor, working the past few years with Orphan Relief and Rescue. Currently, she is working to establish a thriving ministry in Uganda.

After speaking at GFU she will leave for Uganda on Oct. 1, where she will partner with Show Mercy International. For 70 days she will work in “Hope Children’s Home,” home to more than 100 children, and will also help build the “Field of Dreams,” a 25-acre plot of land designated for ministry (a school, a clinic and a church).

Please join us Tuesday. Questions? Contact Melanie Newell at mnewell@georgefox.edu.

Lead male actor needed for student film

Monday, September 19th, 2011

Our movie, Worth It!, is in need of a lead male actor. There are only two words in the whole movie, so don’t worry too much about dialogue. It’s an unpaid gig with minimal shooting, but you will be fed.

The shoot will be done the weekend of Oct 15. Audtions for the movie will be held this Thursday, Sept. 22, at 5 p.m. in the Media Center on campus. Resumes are not required, just headshots. If you have acting experience, make sure to include it in the e-mail.

The film is Charlie Chaplin-esque. Actor should be very animated and look between 20 and 35. If interested or if you have questions, e-mail Mac Oxford at moxford09@georgefox.edu.

Gowan speaks on maternal mortality in the Majority World

Friday, September 16th, 2011

On Monday, Sept. 19, Marcella Gowan (Nursing) will speak on the issue of maternal mortality in the Majority World. Marcella served as a missionary nurse-midwife for 20 years and has teaching experience in many countries.

Marcella’s presentation is part of the Liberal Arts & Critical Issues series “Majority World and the West.” She will speak from 4:40 to 5:40 p.m. and from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.

For more information, contact Caitlin Corning at ext. 2673 or ccorning@georgefox.edu.

Textbook Annex has limited hours Sept. 19-23

Friday, September 16th, 2011

In order to prepare for our upcoming software transition, the Textbook Annex will be open for business from 1 to 5 p.m. only during the week of Sept. 19-23. The main store will be open the normal hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Bruin Bookstore thanks you for your continuing support.

Reminder: Tuition remission forum set for Monday

Friday, September 16th, 2011

If you are planning to use tuition remission for a new (start date of fall 2012) undergraduate applicant, come learn about the process at a forum scheduled Monday (Sept. 19) from 10:40 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105. Application processes, tuition exchange, and deadline dates will all be covered. There will also be an opportunity for some Q&A time.

Note: There are no changes to the tuition remission policy.

Any questions can be sent to Taylor Martin (Undergraduate Admissions) at tmartin@georgefox.edu.

Mark your calendars: Fall Staff Conference is Oct. 25

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Oct. 25, for the Fall Staff Conference – “Survival | Revival – Preparations for the Body & Spirit.” The conference is a day for our staff to get away to be refreshed, re-energized and build community.

The conference will be held at Newberg Christian Church, 2315 Villa Road. Watch e-nnouncements for more information coming soon.