Join us for Newberg prayer walk this Friday

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

Join us during the Friday chapel hour (10:40-11:30 a.m.) for a prayer walk through Newberg. We will meet in the quad outside the Bruin Den this Friday, Feb. 1. Dress warmly!

Questions? Contact Mary Owen at mowen10@georgefox.edu.

Ushers needed for theatre’s production of ‘Mrs. Packard’

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Would you like an opportunity to see the theatre department’s production of Mrs. Packard for free? If you volunteer to usher for one of the shows, you will get to see it free of charge. Below are the dates and times that ushers are needed.

  • Thursday, Feb. 7: call time 6 p.m., show time 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 8: call time 6 p.m., show time 7:30p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 9: call time 6 p.m., show time 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Feb. 10: call time 12:30 p.m., show time 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 14: call time 6 p.m., show time 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 15: call time 6 p.m., show time 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 16: call time 6 p.m., show time 7:30 p.m.

Please contact Parker Rundstrom at prundstrom10@georgefox.edu if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.

Bruin Madness III

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Only a few days left until Bruin Madness III!

You don’t want to miss the Indoor Tailgate Party (use your card to get in if you are on the meal plan, $8 for adults, $5 for kids 12 & under). Come in your BlueZone shirt, get your face/hair painted, and make a poster to cheer on the teams. Take a photo with the new Bruin Mascot at the photobooth in the KidZone at the gym or compete against a friend in Bungee Basketball.

Honor our senior basketball players and then cheer them on as they play the Linfield Wildcats.

After the games head over to EHS for the PostGame Blow Out. Don’t forget to check out Bruin Grounds between 4-11 p.m. for their Bruin Madness specials. You don’t want to miss the third annual Bruin Madness!

Test-taking seminar scheduled for Friday

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Tests are one of the most common stressors for students. Rick Muthiah (Dean of Learning Support Services) will share tips for mastering course content, preparing for tests, and developing tools for taking tests at a session, “Effective Test-Taking and Other Secrets to Success,” this Friday, Feb. 1.

Join us from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in EHS 102. Faculty members, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Rick at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

‘Enchanted April’ Auditions

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Are you interested in auditioning for the spring play, Enchanted April, by Matthew Barber? It will be directed by Rhett Luedtke.

Audition info:

Monday, Feb. 11  (8:30-10:30 p.m.)
Callbacks: Feb. 12 & 13  (7 -10 p.m.)
Wood-mar Auditorium

Bring a 90-second contemporary, comedic monologue to your audition. Callbacks may involve movement. The audition sign-up sheet is located in Lemmons on the Theatre Call Board. It is advised to read the play before auditions.

E-mail Rhett at rluedtke@georgefox.edu for details.

Career Services offers ‘How To Get Hired Seminar’

Monday, January 28th, 2013

There’s still time to register for the “How to Get Hired Seminar” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, in Hoover 102. Our wonderful speaker, Doug Rice, is a talent acquisition manager and has conducted more than 2,000 interviews! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to receive priceless resume-building and interviewing information!

To register, simply go to Bruin Careers (My GFU>Career Services>Bruin Careers) and click “register.”

Twin Rocks Friends Camp’ recruiting in SUB Tuesday and Wednesday

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Find out more about Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center from 10 a.m – 2 p.m. in the SUB Tuesday and Wednesday this week. They are recruiting for summer and year-round employment opportunities. Check out their website here.

Chinese language class meets tonight in International House

Monday, January 28th, 2013

The first Chinese class in this semester is set for tonight (Tuesday) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the International House. Usually we spend the first half hour reviewing what we learned in the last session, and the following hour learning new things. So don’t worry if you cannot come until 7 p.m.

In the first class, you will have the first half hour to tell me what you want to learn and how you would like me to teach, and I will try to make this Chinese-learning experience as fun as possible. Free snacks will also be provided.

Hope to see you!
Yali He (yhe11@georgefox.edu)

Swaziland summer serve team hosts baking fundraiser

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Do you enjoy baking and want to help support the Swaziland summer serve team? We are looking for anybody who is willing to make and donate any sort of yummy treats for a fundraiser we are doing.

We willing be selling the treats in the Bruin Grounds Friday, Feb. 1, and Friday, Feb. 8. Any donated treats can be brought to the Spiritual Life House by 5 p.m. on either Friday. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated!

Questions? Contact Kimmee Hoecker at hoeckerk10@georgefox.edu.

Sarah Baldwin speaks in chapel this morning

Sunday, January 27th, 2013

Please join us in chapel this morning (Monday) to hear Campus Pastor Sarah Baldwin at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Housing Selection Information

Sunday, January 27th, 2013

Housing selection for fall 2013 will occur March 18-22. Please refer to the following links for additional information as you prepare for this:

Please note that in order to participate in housing selection each student must have a $150 housing deposit paid to Student Financial Services. After housing assignments are made, this deposit will be held and applied toward future housing charges.

Continue to watch for more information about housing selection and the housing deposit in the next several weeks. If you have questions, please contact the Student Life Office (ext. 2310) or via email at housing@georgefox.edu.

Theatre department’s ‘Mrs. Packard’ opens next week

Sunday, January 27th, 2013

Come support the theatre department by attending our winter production, Mrs. Packard. The show runs Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 7-10, and Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 14-16, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the Sunday, Feb. 10, show, scheduled as a 2 p.m. matinee.

Tickets can be purchased online at theatre.georgefox.edu or by calling 503-554-3844.

All George Fox students may receive a complimentary ticket for Thursday evening performances. All faculty and staff are entitled to one complimentary ticket for any show of the run. Tickets are available for pick-up in the Box Office located in the Pennington House. Box Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Online tickets can be purchased at any time.

Play Description: Illinois, 1861. Elizabeth Packard fights for her life and her dignity when her husband, Reverend Theopholis Packard, commits her to Jacksonville Insane Asylum without proof of insanity for challenging his religious fundamentalism. Based on historical events, Mrs. Packard is a penetrating story about one woman’s struggle to follow her convictions despite the enormous costs to her family, her friends and her personal dignity.

LACI lecture series opens tonight with discussion on education

Sunday, January 27th, 2013

All are invited to the first installment of the spring Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series tonight (Monday) in Hoover 105. The theme of this spring’s lecture series is “State of the Union.”

The session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. and features Rob Saxton, deputy superintendent of public instruction for the state of Oregon. Saxton will present “Education: The Future of Oregon Today,” in which he will share about the plan underway to reform education in the state and lead Oregon toward its most successful future.

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.

Lost: Racquetball racquet

Friday, January 25th, 2013

Lost: Racquetball racquet. Was taken from the lost and found roller bin located in the Wheeler equipment room.

Please return to the athletics office with attention to Steve Grant. He will return it to its owner.

‘The Crescent’ now available online

Friday, January 25th, 2013

The Crescent is now online! Check out George Fox’s latest headlines updated daily! Engage and respond through the website as fellow Bruins inform you of the weekly happenings.

Visit gfuCRESCENT.com

Bruin Directories are available for pick-up

Thursday, January 24th, 2013

Bruin Directories are now available for pick-up or reservation! If you’d like one, please stop by the main ASC offices (located in the Bruin Den) and ask for one.

If you’d like to have one mailed to you, please send your name and box number to asccommunicationsdirector@georgefox.edu.

Fox Express offering barbecue items at home basketball game

Thursday, January 24th, 2013

Slick’s Big Time BBQ will be at tonight’s (Jan. 25) home basketball games against Lewis & Clark! There will be a variety of food items, which include Championship Pulled Pork Sliders smothered in Slick’s signature barbecue sauce and smoked barbecue beef sliders with gluten-free whiskey barbecue sauce.

Come support the team while enjoying some great food! If you have any questions, please contact Meng Dong (mdong11@georgefox.edu).

Last Day to Indicate Your Car Status

Thursday, January 24th, 2013

Students-

TODAY is the last day to go on myGFU and indicate whether or not you have a car, and registering a car if you have one.

This is required, and failure to do so by end of day TODAY will result in a $25 non-refundable parking permit fee being charged to your account. If you have not either registered as “NOCAR” or registered your vehicle, today is the day!

Please contact Security Services at 503-554-2090 if you have questions!

Student Jessica Sokoloff performs flute recital Feb. 1

Thursday, January 24th, 2013

Jessica Sokoloff will present her junior flute recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in Bauman Auditorium. The campus community is invited to attend free of charge.

Jessica will perform Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 (J.S. Bach), Fantaisie Pastorale Hongroise, op. 26 (Albert Franz Doppler) and Zoom Tube (Ian Clarke). She is instructed by Sophia Tegart.

A reception will follow the recital.

U.S. Mail service changes and postage increase

Thursday, January 24th, 2013

Beginning Monday, Jan. 28, the U.S. Postal Service is changing some of its services and increasing postage rates. Here is a summary:

  • One-ounce letters will increase to 46 cents
  • “Parcel Post” is changing to “Standard Mail”
    • The average increase in postage for Standard Mail (Parcel Post) is 21 percent
    • In most cases, Priority Mail will be cheaper than Standard Mail (Parcel Post)
  • U.S. Mail tracking will be available
    • Delivery Confirmation will be replaced by tracking service
    • FREE tracking on Priority and Standard Mail (Parcel Post)
    • Available for First Class, Media and Library Rate mail for a 90-cent fee per package

Questions? Contact Sherrie Frost at sfrost@georgefox.edu.