New York Times and USA Today

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Were you wondering why GFU has not been receiving The NYTimes or USA today? ASC Apologizes.

There was some miscommunication with our distributor, but it has been taken care of. Thank you to all who expressed concern. The papers are now back!

Nursing – Application Information Night

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

To all pre-nursing students planning on applying to the nursing program this Spring:

The Nursing Department is hosting an Application Info Night at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13. Carla Hagen, the department director, will be there to discuss the application process and answer any questions you may have.  We will be meeting in Hoover 105.  See you there!

Valentine’s Day bake sale Feb. 13-14 supports Romania/Moldova team

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Don’t forget to support the Romania/Moldova Summer Serve team this week! We will be having a Valentine’s Day bake sale today (Wednesday) from 4 to 7 p.m. and tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Bruin Den.

Come support our Summer Serve team and help us reach out to people in Romania and Moldova this summer by buying goodies for yourself and others!

Dinner For Eight: Sign up by Thursday

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Do you ever find yourself thinking about what life will be like after graduation? Do you ever crave a home-cooked meal?

Dinner for Eight addresses both of these thoughts! Join up to seven other students for dinner at the home of an alumnus while the conversation focuses on a career field that you find interesting and other aspects of life after graduation.

To participate for the Tuesday, Feb. 19 Dinner for Eight, you must register by Thursday, Feb. 14. The event costs $2 per person at the time of registration, and each student will receive a $5 Chapters gift card for participating.

On the registration form, available on this page, you are able to list other students that you would prefer to participate with. We encourage you to talk with your friends and list one another. Although we are unable to guarantee your requests, we will make every effort to do so.

Yearbook Feedback

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Do you have an opinion about the future of the yearbook? Dying to share it? We’d love to hear it!

Email asccommunicationsdirector@georgefox.edu for more information on how to make your voice heard.

Annual High School Art Northwest exhibit opens Thursday

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

An art exhibition featuring pieces by some of the region’s most talented young artists will open Thursday, Feb. 14, in the Lindgren Gallery.

The annual exhibit, High School Art Northwest, will begin with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. The exhibit, featuring dozens of works by high schoolers throughout Oregon and Washington, will be on display through Monday, March 4. Prize winners from the 2013 High School Art Northwest competition will be announced at the reception.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact Cheri Hampton (champton@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Plant Services conducting fire extinguisher maintenance Feb. 19-22

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

From Feb. 19 through Feb. 22, Plant Services and an outside company will be performing our annual fire extinguisher maintenance service. During this time we will be in and out of housing and administrative buildings and houses.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

– Plant Services

Interested in international careers?

Monday, February 11th, 2013

If you are thinking of working internationally, then you might want to visit Going Global on your BruinCareers home page. We have this great resource for you on a trial basis through April 2013. Locate countries, jobs, internships, employers and H1B visa information.

Faculty or staff: refer your interested students please.

Contact Bonnie Jerke (bjerke@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

IJM meeting scheduled for tonight

Monday, February 11th, 2013

Come join us to discuss how we, as college students, can fight injustice and advocate for victims of human trafficking! The International Justice Mission club is meeting tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. in the Cultural House.

We will be having hot chocolate and tea, so bring a mug!

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Hope Kenyon at ekenyon11@georgefox.edu.

Valentine’s bake sale benefits Romania/Moldova serve team

Monday, February 11th, 2013

The Romania/Moldova Summer Serve team will be having a Valentine’s Day bake sale Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Bruin Den.

Come support our Summer Serve team and help us reach out to people in Romania and Moldova this summer by buying goodies for yourself and others!

Interested in being an interpreter?

Monday, February 11th, 2013

Do you speak another language? Sometimes have to interpret? Interested in being an interpreter? Registration is now open on MyGFU for an exciting May Term opportunity: COMM 285 Community Interpreting (two credits).

Meeting times will be 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. (eight hours) on Monday, May 6; Wednesday, May 8; Friday, May 10; Monday, May 13; and Wednesday, May 15.

An interpreter breaks the language and cultural barrier between parties that are trying to communicate orally. There is a growing need for interpreters across the U.S. as the new field of community interpreting grows in leaps and bounds.

Community interpreting takes place in medical, social and educational settings. This 40-hour course covers interpreting ethics and conduct, interpreter skills and protocols, how to address culture, the settings where interpreting is provided, terminology concerns and standards of practice.

There is an urgent need for interpreters who speak less common and refugee languages. This course is therefore open to native speakers, advanced students of foreign languages and heritage speakers (those who grew up speaking another language at home). The goal is to prepare aspiring interpreters to approach this new profession with poise and confidence, respecting the role boundaries that allow them to be effective language brokers.

Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion in addition to college credit.

Instructor
Helen Eby is a Certified Court Interpreter for the state of Oregon and a Certified Medical Interpreter. She has interpreted in conference, medical, legal, church and school settings in almost all countries of Latin America and in the United States. She is currently the Assistant Administrator of the Spanish Division of the American Translators Association.

Eby grew up in a totally bilingual environment, and has been involved in teaching languages, translation and interpreting in one form or another since she was 13. She enjoys interpreting in community settings, teaching, hiking, photography and music. She has taught Spanish at Gordon College, and Spanish and math at Covenant School in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Questions? Contact Deborah Berhó (dberho@georgefox.edu)

Writing successful research papers topic of Friday workshop

Monday, February 11th, 2013

Research papers can seem overwhelming, but following a step-by-step, organized approach can make your life much less stressful. This Friday, Feb. 15, the Academic Resource Center is hosting a session, “Steps to Writing a Successful Research Paper,” that will walk through those steps and guide you to campus and Internet resources to help make you a research pro.

The session will be presented by Gary Tandy, professor of English, and Jane Scott, public services librarian. Join us from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in EHS 102.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

The Etiquette Dinner

Monday, February 11th, 2013

Reminder: The deadline for Professional Etiquette Dinner registration is this Friday, Feb. 15.

Sign up and purchase tickets through the Career Services Office, in the SUB during the following times:

  • Tuesday, Feb. 12 — 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 13 — 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 15 — 11 – 2 p.m.

You can also sign up through Bruin Careers to secure your spot.

If you have questions, contact the Career Office at ext. 2330 or email careers@georgefox.edu.

BlueZone Store hosting book sale in Textbook Annex

Monday, February 11th, 2013

The BlueZone Store is hosting a book sale in the Textbook Annex (basement floor of the library) during the week of Feb. 11.

Paperbacks are $1, hardbacks are $2. Cash or cost center charge only. No returns or refunds. Hours are approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (closed 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.).

Questions? Contact Sandy Gidding (sgidding@georgefox.edu).

Chinese language class meets tonight

Monday, February 11th, 2013

We are again hosting a Chinese language class tonight (Tuesday) in the International House. As usual, class runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with the first half hour being a review of what we learned last time (bringing notes will be appreciated) and the final hour covering new material. Free snacks will be provided!

Questions? Contact Yali He (yhe11@georgefox.edu). Looking forward to seeing you.

Welcome Weekend Committee Applications Now Available

Sunday, February 10th, 2013

If you love planning events and making them happen, consider applying to be on the Welcome Weekend Committee!  This group will work for the month of August to make the best Welcome Weekend possible for new students.

Applications can be found at this link and will be due on February 22. Committee applicants should use the same application as Peer Advisors and send a resume and explanation as to why you would like to be a part.

If you have any questions please email Stephanie St. Cyr at sstcyr@georgefox.edu.  We look forward to talking with you!

Nicaragua Summer Serve is selling Candy Grams!

Sunday, February 10th, 2013

Share your love and support the Nicaragua Summer Serve! We will be selling candy grams in the Bruins Den during Valentine’s week.  Send your friends or a special someone something sweet to brighten their day!

Spring Serve

Sunday, February 10th, 2013

Looking for something fun and adventurous to do over Spring Break?  Look no further, Spring Serve is here!

This semester we are sending teams to locations in California, Utah, Washington, and Oregon.  Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to serve those God calls us to serve with other Fox students!
Applications are due this coming Friday, February 15 and can be found at the bottom of this link.

Got questions?  Feel free it email Kyle Webster at kwebster12@georgefox.edu or Kaylena Charpentier at kcharpentier10@georgefox.edu.

Future of American church discussed in tonight’s lecture

Sunday, February 10th, 2013

All are invited to tonight’s (Monday’s) Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture featuring Robert Rayburn, senior pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, Wash. He will present “Future of the American Church” in Hoover 105.

The session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. The same session is presented from 4:40 to 5:40 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.

Dalton Lecture: ‘The Big Bang, Stephen Hawking, and God’

Sunday, February 10th, 2013

The university’s third annual Dalton Lecture will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. All are welcome to join us for “The Big Bang, Stephen Hawking and God,” presented by Dr. Henry F. Schaefer III, director of the Center for Computational Quantum Chemistry at the University of Georgia, a world-renowned chemist, and a Christian.

Chapel credit will be given for students, and admission is free to all.

Dr. Schaefer will provide a second lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. This scientific, but lighthearted, lecture is entitled, “Third Age of Quantum Chemistry.”

The Dalton Lecture Series is sponsored by the Department of Biology and Chemistry. More information can be found on the Dalton Lecture page or by e-mailing Jane Sweet at jsweet@georgefox.edu.