Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
GFU Dance Company auditions are from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 in the Wheeler Dance Studio! We are an intermediate/advanced lyrical/jazz group that meets one to two times a week for a time of dance, fellowship and prayer.
E-mail eprevis07@georgefox.edu for more info and for applications before the 18th.
Click this link to see a recent chapel performance.
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
The university community is invited to drop by the EHS and Hoover atriums this Monday, Nov. 19, between noon and 4 p.m. to view the research exhibits created by students in the Liberal Arts and Critical Issues course this semester.
Monday’s event will give LACI students the opportunity to present their research and offer practical solutions regarding the challenges of Islam and the West.
Questions? Contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu or ext. 2676.
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
Don’t miss out on “World’s Got Talent,” happening tonight (Wednesday) in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m.!
Come support your students, friends and classmates as they share their cultural talents as part of Cultural Celebration Week. Don’t forget to bring cash for a fundraiser if you are able.
For more information, check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/ISLP.GFU or contact Amber Nelson at nelsona@georgefox.edu. The event is sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs.
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
Don’t forget to check out the engineering Richter Scholars seminar this afternoon (Wednesday) from 3:40 to 5 p.m. in EHS 102.
Student presentations in electrical and environmental engineering will include:
- “How to squeeze magnetic energy out of a coil:Â Improving motor efficiency with the use of back-electromotive force recapture” (Andrew Janzen, electrical engineering)
- “Willamette Valley, Home of Pinot Noir – ? An economic analysis of climate change impact on the pinot noir wine industry in the Willamette Valley” (Gustavo Moreno-Vela, civil engineering)
Refreshments provided! Questions? Contact John Natzke (jnatzke@georgefox.edu).
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, Nov. 26, for scheduled maintenance.
FoxTALE will also be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, Dec. 17, and from 8 a.m. to noon (Pacific Time) on Monday, Jan. 7. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
Everyone is invited to come to a movie showing from 8 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. Jahnathon Larson and Kristopher Brown are hosting a movie (Book of Eli) and discussion time in EHS 102.
We will not pause the movie to have discussion, but the discussion will happen after the movie. Stay for however long you would like. Bring your own snacks!
For more information, please contact Kris Brown at brownk07@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
Students interested in spending a semester studying off-campus are invited to an informational meeting tonight (Tuesday) from 8 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 102. Students will hear from current George Fox students recently returned from studying off-campus and will learn about the application process.
Questions? Contact Clint Baldwin at cbaldwin@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
Please join Bon Appetit for dinner this week as we once again help celebrate Cultural Celebration Week by preparing dinner menus from across the globe.
In addition to our normal menus, this year we will also be featuring:
- Tuesday: Indonesia beef satay with rice and Jamaican Escovitch chicken with mango chutney
- Wednesday (Pan Asian): Japanese sushi, Vietnamese pho and South Korean chicken bulgogi
- Thursday: Traditional Thanksgiving buffet
Cash price is $10 for all guests, visitors and non-meal plan students.
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
The undergraduate admissions office is selling the kalanchoes that were used for Bruin Preview last week. You can purchase the small plants for $2, or the large plants for $4, on the second floor of the Stevens Center.
Questions? Contact Mandee Wilmot at mandee.wilmot@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248.
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
The end is near! If you still want (or need) to make an appointment with the Academic Resource Center for help on semester-ending projects, make sure you do so soon. Space for 25- or 50-minute consultations are available from now until finals week, though spaces are filling up.
The ARC is staffed by trained consultants who can provide assistance with writing projects, research essays, and studying for finals. If you want an appointment, call extension 2327, e-mail the_arc@georgefox.edu, or go to georgefox.edu/arc. Click on “Scheduling an Appointment†for details about arranging an appointment with a peer consultant.
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
The Student Project Fund is up and open for everyone to apply. This fund is for something lasting on campus to make GFU better! Past projects include the fire pit, the pond in the Den, and batting nets in the gym.
The form and requirements can be found at this link.
Any questions can be guided to ascvicepresident@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
Today (Tuesday) is the Cultural Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Bruin Den. Come join us! The Cultural Fair will feature students from Asia, Europe, Africa and other parts of America sharing something about their own culture.
You do not need to go to other countries or places to experience a different culture – just come to the Cultural Fair. You will have a chance to enjoy wonderful displays, learn something new, and of course experience delicious food from all over the world!
Questions? Contact Dianna McIntyre (dmcintyre@georgefox.edu)
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
The engineering department welcomes the campus community to the an engineering Richter Scholars seminar scheduled from 3:40 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in EHS 102.
Student presentations in electrical and environmental engineering will include:
- “How to squeeze magnetic energy out of a coil:Â Improving motor efficiency with the use of back-electromotive force recapture” (Andrew Janzen, electrical engineering)
- “Willamette Valley, Home of Pinot Noir – ? An economic analysis of climate change impact on the pinot noir wine industry in the Willamette Valley” (Gustavo Moreno-Vela, civil engineering)
Refreshments provided! Questions? Contact John Natzke (jnatzke@georgefox.edu).
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
All are again welcome to a Chinese language class tonight (Tuesday) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the International House/Cultural Center. As usual, the first half an hour will be reviewing time, and the rest of the time will be spent learning something new.
If you’ve attended before, please bring your handouts. If it will be your first time to join us, we’ll provide you some handouts. Free snacks will be provided! Hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Yali He (yhe11@georgefox.edu).
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
Need an internship? Are you looking for a part- or full-time job after graduation? Use BruinCareers for all your job search needs!
BruinCareers allows you to save a search and receive e-mail alerts when new jobs are posted. There is also a mobile version of the website available for the iPhone and Android systems. You can access from your phone here: myinterfase.com/georgefox/student.
BruinCareers is accessible through MyGFU. Questions? Contact Career Services at 503-554-2330 or careers@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
Have you ever wondered about the process of white identity formation, or considered how your own race affects your worldview? Come to “Colored White,” a panel discussion as part of Cultural Celebration Week at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in Hoover 105.
The event will feature Melanie Hulbert, Jonathan Morell, Drew Miller, Jodi Van Gorkom and Bailie Bowey. Audience members will be able to listen to panelists’ stories and ask questions.
For more information, contact Drew Miller at dmiller09@georgefox.edu, or check out the ISLP Facebook page at facebook.com/ISLP.GFU. Sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs.
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
If you are a sophomore, you are officially an alumni of George Fox! So come dance the night away and step back into the 1920s for a night where a mystery must be solved.
The event will start at 6 p.m. in the Steven’s Center and go until 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16. At the end of the night you will write down your guess, and one grand prize winner will be drawn out of the few who guess the killer right. Also enjoy dressing up with props and taking photos at the photo booth. We’ll also have music, appetizers, desserts and a free T-shirt!
For more information, please contact Mikayla Knight at mknight11@georgefox.edu
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Sunday, November 11th, 2012
Don’t forget to join us for Cultural Celebration Week activities this week!
Here is the daily schedule:
Monday, Nov. 12
- 10:40-11:30 a.m.: Chapel with religious studies professor Sarita Gallagher
Tuesday, Nov. 13
- 4-6 p.m.: Cultural Fair in the Bruin Den
- 9-10 p.m.: Shalom in Cap and Gown Room (with Cara Copeland)
Wednesday, Nov. 14
- 10:40-11:30 a.m.: Chapel with Chad Brennan (renewpartnerships.org)
- 7-9 p.m.: World’s Got Talent show, Bauman Auditorium
Thursday, Nov. 15
- 3:30-5 p.m.: Diversity Forum with Joel Perez, Hoover 105 (Joel will share updates on diversity initiatives)
- 7-9 p.m.: International Coffeehouse gathering, Brewin’ Grounds (formerly the Foxhole)
- 7-9 p.m.: “Colored White” panel discussion in Hoover 105 (with Melanie Hulbert, Jonathan Morell, Drew Miller, Jodi Van Gorkom and Bailie Bowey). Hear their stories of what it means to identify as white in a multicultural world.
Friday, Nov. 16
- 9 p.m.: Coffee & Culture gathering, hosted by student leaders in CoEd, Coffin lobby
Questions? Contact Shelley Yonemura at ext. 2318 or syonemura@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, November 11th, 2012
Today’s chapel marks the beginning of Cultural Celebration Week at Fox! Come listen to Sarita Gallagher speak at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
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Sunday, November 11th, 2012
Don’t miss out on the biggest cultural event of the year! World’s Got Talent will take place at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 14, in Bauman Auditorium. Come support students as they showcase their culture!
If you can, bring cash to support a fundraising effort. If you have any questions, contact Amber Nelson at nelsona@georgefox.edu or check out the ISLP Facebook page at facebook.com/ISLP.GFU. Sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs and International Student Services.
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