The Daily Bruin

If you are planning to return to George Fox next semester, please pay special attention to this message about meal plans for the spring 2013 semester.

Detailed information about meal plans can be found at this website.

Starting Jan. 2, students who are eligible to do so may change their meal plans in their MyGFU account.

Student Life strongly urges EVERYONE to confirm their meal plan to be certain that you have the meal plan that you are expecting.

You can change your meal plan and confirm which meal plan you have in your MyGFU account – STUDENT RESOURCES – UNIVERSITY FORMS after Jan. 2, 2013.

The 21, 14, 10, 10 +Flex, 7 and No Meal Plan all roll over from the fall to the spring semesters so you do not need to select a new plan if you are planning to be stay on the meal plan you had in the fall.

The 35 Block and the All Flex Plan do NOT roll over. These convert to the No Meal Plan. If you want to renew the All Flex or 35 Block Plan you must add these meal plans to your account in MyGFU.

Please Note: All changes must be processed no later than Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. However, students can always add a meal plan through out the semester by contacting Jere Witherspoon in the Student Life office.

Accommodations to the meal plan are provided only through documented medical conditions.

All questions about the meal plans should be directed to Jere Witherspoon.

And now, an essay about the meal plan benefits by Dave Johnstone, associate dean of residence life:

The best part of a meal plan has nothing to do with the quality or nutrition of the food. The attractive part of eating on a meal plan is the opportunity to frequently connect with peers and classmates. Sharing a meal, conversation around the table, debriefing the day or anticipating what might unfold is really the gem of being on a meal plan. Historically and culturally communities have been built around food. I am not sure why it works, but sharing a meal is one of most significant ways to build a relationship, hence it strengthens our community. That in itself is a major benefit for being on the meal plan.

Seeking Christmas break transportation?

Read the details at this link.

For more information, please contact Shelley Yonemura at syonemura@georgefox.edu.

The student Christmas Celebration is this weekend.

Come and join us for an evening of holiday activities this Saturday, Dec. 1!

• 7 p.m. – Christmas Carols by candlelight in the quad and a tasty hot chocolate bar (outside of Stevens Center)
• 8 p.m. – Story time with Robin Baker, Christmas movie The Grinch and cookie decorating (Klages Dining Room)

You don’t want to miss this full evening of celebrating Christmas on campus!

Just a reminder, please check your myGFU to make sure that you are on track with your chapel credit. You are responsible to make sure that all of your credits are correct. All chapel credit will be at 11:59 p.m. Friday, December 7.

Hello!

Please make sure that you turn in your signed time sheet to your supervisor after your last shift of the month (Friday is the 30th). If you forget to turn in your time sheet on time, you may not get paid on payday. Payday is Friday, Dec. 14, which also happens to be the last day of finals.

If you will be leaving campus before the 14th, and you will need your pay before you return in January, (which I bet you do!) I suggest that you sign up for Direct Deposit. If you choose to sign up for Direct Deposit, the form needs to be to HR by Friday, Dec. 7.

Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas break!

– HR

All are invited to the engineering department’s ninth annual “Wobble-Off” competition beginning at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in the EHS Atrium.

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.

The listing of textbooks for spring courses will be posted online Monday, Dec. 3, at neebo.com/georgefox. Books begin arriving next week, so keep checking back. An “In Store” designation means we have them in stock at the bookstore.

Newberg students, check your mailbox later this week for a “Textbook FAQ” flier giving more information about buying/selling books and rental returns.

Questions? Contact Sandy Gidding at sgidding@georgefox.edu.

The end of the semester is near, Christmas feels both distant and near, and most college students I’ve talked with are feeling the heavy load of end-of-semester projects, papers, and finals. What is a student to do?

Take a look at this link and Like the ARC Facebook page.

Survey Number One:

This very short survey should take only a couple of minutes. Its purpose is to assess the background of GFU students’ sexual health education for our senior community health nursing project.

Link for the survey: surveymonkey.com/s/2QBMBKX

Questions? Contact JulieKay Kleiner at jkleiner09@georgefox.edu

Survey Number Two:
This is a survey to find out how the students of George Fox University are concerning diversity.

surveymonkey.com/s/QBXXFLN

Questions? Contact Katia Prikhodko at kprikhodko11@georgefox.edu

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Everyone is invited to come to the Sunday OJ Listening Party & Open Mic Night this Friday, Nov. 30. This will be a chance to mingle with on-campus radio personalities “Miss O” & “Ace.”

There will be performances as the radio hosts share their favorite Gospel music. So come out down to the Brewin’ Grounds from 8 to 11 p.m. and have a good time.

Questions? Contact Onjalai Flake at oflake11@georgefox.edu.

Join us today (Thursday) to hear Jodi Van Gorkom’s story of growing up in Ethiopia. As Jodi puts it, “It is all about God’s goodness in my life.” Come be encouraged and learn from Jodi’s story. Bring your lunch to Cap & Gown A at noon. See you there!

Questions? Contact Dianna McIntyre at dmcintyre@georgefox.edu.

Spanish Chapel will be hosting a bonfire worship tonight at 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the Pavillion. All are welcome to join in for worship and fellowship. Hot beverages and s’mores will be provided.

If you have questions, contact Michelle Gonzalez at mgonzalezramos09@georgefox.edu.

The student Christmas Celebration is this weekend.

Come and join us for an evening of holiday activities this Saturday, Dec. 1!

• 7 p.m. – Christmas Carols by candlelight in the quad and a tasty hot chocolate bar (outside of Stevens Center)
• 8 p.m. – Story time with Robin Baker, Christmas movie The Grinch and cookie decorating (Klages Dining Room)

You don’t want to miss this full evening of celebrating Christmas on campus!

FINAL CALL to all graphic design majors and students!

The CMCO department is holding its 15th annual Fox Film Festival this spring. To celebrate, we are hosting a contest for the festival logo to be specially redesigned for the occasion.  The contest is being extended through Dec. 1, giving an extra couple days to finish up your pieces. After the submission period ends, each valid submission will be judged and the winner announced on Dec. 7.

The prize: $50 and your logo featured this spring as the official Fox Film Festival logo!

RULES
The following guidelines must be met:

• Submissions must be sent to filmfestival@georgefox.edu by Dec. 1 to be eligible for winning.
• Each individual is allowed up to two submissions. If any more than two are sent in, they will not be counted.
• File format submitted must be an Adobe Illustrator project file with a composition size of 1080 x 1080.

Make your design special. Have it stand out. Be inspiring. Good luck!

One-credit online career classes will be offered this spring. Register today!

Select from three online courses designed to fit your career-planning needs, as well as your busy schedule! Learn important skills about finding your calling and preparing yourself for a career after college. You can find the courses in the course schedule under “General Education.”

GEED 214 – Emerging Professional I: Major Selection
GEED 216 – Emerging Professional II: Internships
GEED 218 – Emerging Professional III: Employment

Contact careers@georgefox.edu for additional information.

For the next three weeks, tubs and jugs will be set up in living areas, Bauman Auditorium, the Bon, Mail Services and other places on campus. Just put in your spare change to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

The donation amount collected will go with the $500 ASC is donating from the Social Responsibility Fund. Together we can make a difference in the lives of people who are suffering from disaster this holiday season. Thank you for your contribution.

The Oaks Camp and Conference Center will be recruiting in the SUB from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today (Wednesday). THE OAKS offers both summer camp positions and year-long internship opportunities for college students at our camp and conference center in Lake Hughes, Calif.

Contact Career Services at careers@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join us in Hoover for an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, and sign up for an opportunity to take part in the Race to 2025 during spring semester.

Race to 2025 is a two-day adventure race with eternal impact, partnering with Wycliffe Bible Translators to inspire the next generation of missions-minded youth and raise support for Bible translation projects already in progress.

The fourth annual MLK Day of Service will take place Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. The day will begin at 9 a.m. in Portland 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.

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.

We will be meeting earlier on Monday morning to bus over as a group. Follow this link to register for the day!

If you attended this year’s “World’s Got Talent” live event, the Inclusions and Student Leadership Programs Department would like to hear your opinion.

Please take a minute to fill out the online form. It will take less than one minute. Once completed, your review will be submitted in a drawing for a $5 Chapters gift card!

Thanks in advance for your comments and opinions. Click on this link to submit your evaluation.