University’s ‘State of Diversity’ address available on iTunes U

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

For those who missed the presentation entitled “The State of Diversity at George Fox University” made during Cultural Celebration Week, the video recording has been uploaded to the Multicultural Programs folder in George Fox’s iTunes U.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Joel Perez at ext. 2305.

Wheeler Sports Center closure information

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

Wheeler Sports Center will be closed from Friday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m. through Monday, Jan. 14, at 6 a.m.

If there are campus groups (noon hoops players, racquetball players, etc.) who wish to make pre-arrangements for access, they are welcome to do so.

Questions? Contact Patty Findley at pfindley@georgefox.edu.

Spanish Chapel

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

The last Spanish Chapel of the semester will be today (Friday) at 10:40 a.m. in the Bruin Grounds. Everyone is invited to attend and chapel credit will be provided.

If you have any questions, e-mail Michelle Gonzalez at mgonzalezramos09@georgefox.edu.

Sports & Entertainment Fair

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

Sign-ups for this fair came earlier this year. The annual Sports and Entertainment Fair sponsored by the Portland Trail Blazers will be held at the Rose Garden on Tuesday, Feb. 19, just before the game with the Phoenix Suns. The event includes a panel of industry leaders at 3:30 p.m., with the fair from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by attendance at the game.

Last year’s fair netted 20 hires, so the hiring game is on! Some of the organizations represented will be the Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Timbers, the NBA, Adidas, Tacoma Rainiers, Sacramento Kings, Alpha Broadcasting, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes and Sports Management Worldwide. Marketing, communication, management and media majors are targeted.

Career Services is coordinating the group registration and providing transportation to this fair. Payment is required to secure your registration and ticket. Complete your registration via BruinCareers at this link by Friday, Dec. 14. If paying by cash or check, please remit payment to Career Services on the first floor of the Stevens Center. You may also pay by credit card online.

We have 20 spots reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The fee will be $10, discounted by the Career Services Office. This is a great opportunity to network and pursue your career in sports.

English Senior Thesis Presentations

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

Come to Hoover 105 at 6:30 p.m. on dead day (Monday, Dec. 10) to see the English major senior thesis presentations.

Seniors will be presenting their works in long and short form fiction, poetry, scholarship, nonfiction, professional and educational writing, and more.

Snacks will be provided.

Students discuss their biracial experiences at today’s ‘Table Talk’

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

Don’t miss the final “Table Talk” of the semester today (Thursday) in the Cap and Gown Room at noon. Join students Nick Largusa, Austin O’Neal, Kat Hylton, Sara Bartolome, Amber Nelson and Garret Loverde as they discuss their experiences of being biracial. Bring your lunch! Sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs.

LACI winners announced

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

Congratulations to this year’s winning teams from the recent Liberal Arts and Critical Issues competition. Following is a rundown of winners, by category:

  • Best Overall (tie): “A Closer Look at Conceptions of Islam at GFU” (Stephanie Abdulmajid, Mary Owen, Mike Calavan and James MacDonald), Michael Bevis, discussion leader; and “Media & Muslims: Biased or Informative? Researching the Role of Media and its Perception of Muslims” (Tina Joseph, Amanda Paulson, Jelyn Domingo, Jesse Witherspoon and Cara Meche), Terry Steele, discussion leader
  • Best Verbal Presentation: “Loving Your Neighbor: The Response of Christian Faith-based Agencies to Muslims in Portlandia” (Samantha Gawf, Isaac Widdicombe, Jonathon Neumann, Alma Barajas and Amy Abelein), Brian Doak, discussion leader
  • Best Christian Worldview and Visual Presentation: “Rescuing the Rohingya: Bowls for Burma” (Marissa Blankenship, Selena Tabscott, Erin Terry, Kaitlyn Sanders and John Vander Houwen), Ron Mock, discussion leader
  • Best Broad Liberal Arts Perspective: “Preventing Hate Crimes Against Muslims in the Pacific Northwest” (Erin Delaney, Jackson Cornish, Sandy Gallardo, Elizabeth Stam and Ryan Weimer), Brian Doak, discussion leader
  • Best Clear & Relevant Thesis: “High Schoolers’ Perceptions of Women in Islam” (Corin Beaudry, Sarah Tolstrup, Melanie Gaither and Kara Maurer), Michael Bevis, discussion leader

Thanks, too, to all who helped judge the LACI exhibits this year!

Engineering’s ‘Wobble-Off’ event is this afternoon

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

Don’t forget to swing by the EHS Atrium today (Thursday) at 3 p.m. to see the engineering department’s ninth annual “Wobble-Off” competition.

Come and enjoy this demonstration of freshman engineering students’ first projects – an exciting variety of oscillating steam/air-operated engines. The event highlights the students’ first-year studies in engineering design, solid modeling and machining, and showcases the creative and impressive results of their design-build projects.

The students’ engines will compete in a variety of categories, including maximum speed, minimum vibration, maximum coast, cost efficiency and creativity/craftsmanship.

Questions? Contact Neal Ninteman at nninteman@georgefox.edu.

Please return Christmas Concert tickets if you don’t plan to use them

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

All three performances of this weekend’s Christmas Concert are nearly sold out, so if you have tickets for the concert that you don’t plan to use, please return them to the Box Office in the Pennington House as soon as possible.

We currently have a wait list for tickets. You can notify us that you plan to return them by calling 503-554-3844 or by informing us via e-mail at boxoffice@georgefox.edu.

Thank you.

Psychology department hosts cookie decorating Thursday

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

Come celebrate the holidays by decorating Christmas cookies with the psychology department from 12-1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, in the Cap and Gown Room.

Any questions can be directed to Carol Jaquith at cjaquith@georgefox.edu.

Ten! Ten! Ten! Play Festival takes Wood-Mar stage Dec. 5-6

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

Don’t miss the university theatre’s 10-minute play festival, Ten! Ten! Ten!, this week.

The first five plays will be featured tonight (Wednesday) at 10:10 p.m. The remaining four plays will be featured Thursday, Dec. 6, at 10:10 p.m. Cost is $1 admission at the door in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Questions? Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Leadership Preview Night

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

Hello Everybody!

You are all invited to the “Leadership Preview Night” scheduled in EHS 102 at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. Take the risk to be known as a leader and come learn about leadership opportunities for next year!

Contact Nancy Arellano (narellano11@georgefox.edu) or Joel Perez (jperez@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions regarding this event.

‘A Christian Ministry in the National Parks’ recruiting in SUB Wednesday

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

Where could your summer take you?

Find out more about “A Christian Ministry in the National Parks” from 10 a.m. to  2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the SUB. For additional information, check out their website: acmnp.com.

Annual Christmas Concert plays in Bauman Auditorium Dec. 7-9

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

The university’s music department invites you to join us as we celebrate the season with our annual Christmas Concert this Friday through Sunday, Dec. 7-9, in Bauman Auditorium.

Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Pre-concert music begins approximately 30 minutes prior to each performance.

The concert will feature the university’s Concert Choir, Men’s and Women’s Chorale, Chamber Singers, and Symphonic Band and Strings. We will also feature a guest, the Newberg High School Choir, as part of the celebration. For more information or to buy tickets, click here.

Are you interested in being a leader on campus?

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

Are you interested in any leadership positions on campus such as RA, chaplain, or even ASC president?

If so, we strongly encourage for you to take LEAD 360 next semester! This class is designed to give you the tools necessary for you to become that leader you’ve always wanted to be.

You can sign up now. There is still availability. The course is eight weeks long, and you will meet once a week.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask Joel Perez (jperez@georgfox.edu).

Have a blessed day!

Say thanks to someone who made a difference

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

Is there someone at George Fox who has made a difference in your academic career? Someone who ignited a spark to make you want to learn or attend class, or who has acted as a role model? Take a moment to write an e-mail, e-card, or traditional “thank you” card to that professor (or other person). Try to be specific as you describe how this person has contributed to your life.

Newberg students can stop by the SUB to write a note; Portland Center students can stop at the Information Desk. Of course, one can make or buy one’s own card.

Student employees will get raise in 2013

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

The state of Oregon is giving student employees a raise in 2013! The minimum wage is going up 15 cents per hour to $8.95, and this will be reflected on the Feb. 15 student payroll.

Have a wonderful holiday season!

– HR

Reminder of ARC’s hours of service during finals week

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

The Academic Resource Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday of finals week (Dec. 10-14), and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday.

To schedule an appointment Wednesday through Friday of finals week, please consult the ARC website. Please schedule appointments for these days at least an hour beforehand, as consultants are on an on-call basis.

Thank you!

Treat sales in Bruin Den, Villa Cafe benefit charity

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

Bon Appetit is pleased to partner with Sweet Freedom Confections, one of our senior capstone companies, by offering their full line of yummy candies and sweets in both the Bruin Den and Villa Cafe. Peppermint bark, chocolate fudge, salted caramel crispy treats and cookie/cream bars are all fantastic and will be sure to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth!

Their profits will help to support “Door of Grace,” an organization in Portland that empowers girls who are victims of sex trafficking.

Your purchase of a gourmet treat helps to make a difference in the lives of rescued girls. Check out this Facebook page for more information: facebook.com/sweetfreedomgfu.

Sign up now to be part of MLK Day of Service

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

The fourth annual MLK Day of Service will take place Monday, Jan. 21. We will meet in the Stevens Center parking lot at 6:30 a.m. and bus up to Concordia, where the day will begin with a rally to provide an opportunity to reflect, celebrate and remember Dr. King.

Following the rally, students will serve in the community until 2 p.m. and will arrive back on campus around 4 p.m. This service day is a multi-institutional collaboration among colleges and universities and the convening organization Oregon Campus Compact. This event is one of the largest mobilizations of college students in the country on MLK Day.

Register here to participate in the day!