Do you have a cultural talent you would like to share? World’s Got Talent audition sign-ups are now available through the link here.
The auditions will take place on Thursday, Nov. 1. You will be able to sign up for a time slot. Contact Amber Nelson at nelsona@georgefox.edu with any questions. Sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs.
As we speak many of your professors are working to prepare your mid-term grade report. They are due in MYGFU by October 26, 2012.
Mid-term grades are a great tool to assess your progress in a class and help to make plans for the rest of the semester.
Please read the rest of this message carefully!
After October 26, to check your mid-term grades in MYGFU –
CLICK ON SELF-SERVICE
CLICK ON ENROLLMENT
CLICK ON VIEW MY GRADES
CLICK ON THE CORRECT TERM
CLICK ON THE MID-TERM GRADES TAB
Depending upon what you see, here are some ideas on what to do next.
Consider whether to withdraw from one or more courses if it looks likely that you’ll get an F (or maybe even a D).
The last date to withdraw is Sunday, November 4, 2012
You can usually go below 12 hours (at this point in the semester) without impacting your financial aid or housing.
However, you should contact representatives in these departments to be certain:
Residence Life – Dave Johnstone – djohnstone@georgefox.edu
Student Financial Services – sfs@georgefox.edu
Withdrawal results in a W on your transcript but does not factor into GPA.
If you were to get an F, it would impact GPA.
Confirm any thoughts of withdrawing from classes with your advisor.
Meet with each professor, especially those teaching the courses you are struggling in.
Even if your professor doesn’t post mid-term grades, find out from each professor what your grade is.
Meet with your advisor to discuss options.
Use Tutoring Sessions & the ARC.
If you think you might have a learning disability, have some assessment done. Contact the Health and Counseling Center at 503-554-2340 or stop by their offices.
Plan well for Spring semester.
Consider whether you are in the right pathway in terms of a major or career. You might want to enroll in GEED 214: Claim Your Career Calling, a 1-hour online course: This course is offered in the spring semester.
Contact Career Service – careers@georgefox.edu.
Jere Witherspoon
Student Life – 3rd Floor Stevens Center
503-554-2316
jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu
This is just a reminder that the university’s fall play, The Servant of Two Masters, opens tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. You can still get a complimentary ticket for either this Thursday’s performance or next Thursday’s from Pennington House/Box Office.
Make sure you get there before 5 p.m. to pick yours up! This comedy will surely delight the audience, and you don’t want to miss it!
For more about the play, visit this link.
The university community is invited to music concerts scheduled this weekend in Bauman Auditorium during Homecoming and Family Weekend.
On Saturday, Oct. 27, the university’s Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, String Ensemble, Women’s Chorale and Chamber Singers will perform a 2:30 p.m. concert. Selections will include “Peace Like a River” and “Make a Joyful Noise” (Women’s Chorale); “Come, Let’s Rejoice” (Chamber Singers); “Simple Symphony” and “Geigezoid for String Orchestra” (String Ensemble); “Gloria in Excelsis” (Concert Choir); and “Century Variants” and “Earl of Oxford March” (Symphonic Band). Admission is free.
That evening, at 7:30 p.m., Grammy-winning bassist, composer and conductor John Clayton will perform with the George Fox Jazz Ensemble for the annual “Evening of Jazz Concert.” Selections to be performed include “All of Me,” “‘Round Midnight,” “Golden Palm” and “Georgia.” Admission is free for employees and students (cost is $5 for general admission). Tickets may be purchased here.
For more information, contact Debbie Hawblitzel at ext. 2620.
Don’t forget to drop by the George Fox Auxiliary’s annual holiday bazaar Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-27. The event will feature more than 30 artisans selling jewelry, art, crafts, plants and food.
The bazaar will be in the Hoover Academic Building and in the Ron Gregory Atrium between Wood-Mar Hall and the Edwards-Holman Science Center on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information, contact Mary Monahan at ext. 2134.
Don’t forget Homecoming and Family Weekend this weekend (Oct. 26-28)! Among the activities planned is a Homecoming Coronation & Variety Show scheduled for Friday, Oct. 26, from 8 to 10 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. This event will feature entertainment from students, alumni and families and will include the presentation and crowning of the homecoming court.
Also planned is a Barbecue Tailgate Party Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex, featuring food, games, inflatables and more. Class reunions, faculty lectures, an Auxiliary Bazaar, concerts and theatre’s production of The Servant of Two Masters are also part of the weekend.
Please visit our website at SharingStories.georgefox.edu to see all the events happening on campus throughout the weekend. We would love to have you and your families join us.
Questions? Contact Mary Monahan at mmonahan@georgefox.edu.
– Alumni & Parent Relations
The campus community is invited to the next installment of the “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series this Monday, Oct. 29, in Hoover 105.
The session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. and features Mathias Zahniser, a scholar in residence at Greenville College. Zahniser will present “The Challenge of Islam for the Liberal Arts,” in which he will discuss how a Christian liberal arts education should lead to a practice of engagement with Muslims that reveals the path and pattern of following Jesus authentically.
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.
Your Serve Day coupon expires next Wednesday, Oct. 31. Be sure to take advantage of the fabulous offers from Coffee Cat Coffee House, Polar Bear Yogurt, Jem 100 and Sweetest Thing Cupcakes before they expire. Coupons from Doran Automotive and Domino’s Pizza expire later in the school year.
Questions? Contact Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu.
Have you consider James Project this weekend?
We get to join 5 Rock Ranch in putting on an awesome HARVEST PARTY! We get to be in charge of setting up and running the fun games they have planned for the kids and families at the ranch. It’s going to be a blast building community and being the hands and feet of Christ (also, dinner will be provided).
Come join us! This even will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 27.
E-mail James Project Coordinator Miranda with any questions you may have or to R.S.V.P. at mdagostini11@georgefox.edu
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a public lecture with Bob Moore of Bob’s Red Mill products at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Hoover 105 on the Newberg campus.
Bob with his wife, Charlee, opened a one-of-a-kind business in an old mill building near historic Oregon City in 1978 to provide healthy grain products using stone-grinding flour mills. On Feb. 15, 2010, Bob’s 81st birthday, Bob surprised his employees by giving them total ownership of Bob’s Red Mill through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Today, the employee-owned business is located in Milwaukie, Ore., and produces thousands of products for store shelves in 71 countries around the world. Come hear Bob share from his book, People Before Profit, and receive an inspiring story from the man behind this flourishing business.
Summer Serve Trip applications are out and available at the Spiritual Life House! Stop by to pick one up–they are due on Wednesday, October 31!
Musical artist Holly Starr and author/speaker Dan Kimball are our special guests in chapel this morning (Wednesday) at 10:40 a.m. See you in Bauman Auditorium!
Center for Transformational Leadership
Wednesday from 10 a.m-2 p.m
The Center for Transformational Leadership is a network empowering new leaders  and growing ministries in Oregon through internships, mentorships and scholarships. OregonCTL.org
Peak 7 Adventures
Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Peak 7 Adventures, a non-profit adventure company peak7.org
If you would like more information, contact Career Services at careers@georgefox.edu.
Chris Koch will be answering some of these questions:
There will be free pizza and soda provided. This meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, in Stevens 209. We hope to see you all there!
If you have any questions, contact Rosie Henry at rhenry07@georgefox.edu or Elizabeth Dunas at edunas10@georgefox.edu.
Just a reminder that applications for Summer Serve are out! Come by the Spiritual Life House and pick one up, if you haven’t already! They are due October 31, so don’t wait too much longer to stop by!
Feel free to email spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any questions! We love to have you apply!
Musical artist Holly Starr is speaking and playing in Shalom tonight (October 23) in the Cap and Gown room at 9:00 p.m. Be sure to stop by, you won’t want to miss this event!
After Hours Networking Event: Last Chance!
Are you worried about not finding employment after you graduate? Do you feel prepared to network with real professionals who could possibly be your future employers? What does your professor mean when he urges you to network?
After Hours Networking Event takes place this Friday at 5:30 p.m.. There’s a complimentary gourmet coffee bar, a round of speed networking, and a LinkedIn tutorial that will help you network via social media.
Register at the Career Services Office or through Bruin Careers. Get these and more questions answered while networking with Retail Operation Managers, Law Enforcement Officers, Policy Analysts, Directors of Finance, Directors of PR, Ministry Directors, Sales Managers, and more!
Do you have a cultural talent you would like to share? World’s Got Talent audition sign ups are now available through the following link: here.
The auditions will take place on November 1. You will be able to sign up for a time slot. Contact Amber Nelson at nelsona@georgefox.edu with any questions. Sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs.
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the university will host a Cultural Fair – and we’d love to give you the opportunity to share your culture at the big event. Tonight (Tuesday), we will host an informational meeting for those who wish to host a table at the fair that showcases their culture. If you are interested, join us at 6:15 p.m. in the International Center/Cultural House.
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!
If you have questions, contact Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu) or Dianna McIntyre (dmcintyr@georgefox.edu).
Interested in going to seminary? Ask Roger Nam (Seminary) about your next steps in theological education. What is “Advanced Standing” and do I have it? Where might I apply for a PhD? How do I to choose the seminary best suited for my needs?
Roger will be in the Bruin Den on the Newberg campus this Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to answer these and other questions you may have.
Questions? Contact Sheila Bartlett at sbartlett@georgefox.edu.
