Seniors: Wear your cap and gown to chapel today

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

It’s time to show off your cap and gown! Wear your cap and gown to chapel today (Wednesday)!

Meet in the Bauman lobby/Lindgren Gallery at 10:20 a.m. for line-up.

For more information, please contact spiritual life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Campus Celebration Chapel is today

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Today (Wednesday) is our Campus Celebration Chapel from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

We hope to have you join us! This will be our last time together as a community to celebrate this year and congratulate our seniors.

As part of this event, the Undergraduate Teacher & Researcher/Scholar of the Year awards will be announced. Also, Provost Patrick Allen will give an end-of-the-year commissioning charge.

For more information, please contact spiritual life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Tickets available for ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ show

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

You have the opportunity to get discounted tickets to Broadway Across America’s performance of Million Dollar Quartet on Wednesday, May 23, in Keller Auditorium.

Million Dollar Quartet is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Click here to watch a video and read more about the show.

Tickets with the George Fox group will be in one of the middle sections of the first balcony and are at the discounted price of $48.

Visit broadway.georgefox.edu to buy your tickets! They will only be available through April 19. Call the Office of University Engagement at 503-554-2134 or e-mail alumni@georgefox.edu with questions.

Lost and found tables in Bruin Den Thursday

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Staff and students: All items that have been turned in to the lost and found will be on display on Thursday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Bruin Den.

Any items not reunited with their owners will be donated to charitable causes as soon as it is over, so be sure and either stop by the security office before then, or come and look at the tables if you have lost an item this semester.

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

Final performances of ‘The Broken’ play in Wood-Mar this week

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

The final performances of George Fox theatre’s spring show The Broken are this Thursday through Sunday in Wood-Mar Auditorium! Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The final performance is a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday.

University employees each get one complimentary ticket for the performance of their choice, and George Fox students each get one complimentary ticket for the Thursday night performance. Comp tickets can be picked up at the box office. Additional tickets can be purchased online at theatre.georgefox.edu or by calling 503-554-3844.

Based on some true stories of missions work in Papua New Guinea, the show showcases the work of 30-plus students as actors, designers, consultants, stage managers and tech crew members under Rhett Luedtke’s direction. For a synopsis of the play, visit this page.

The box office is now located on the first floor of the Stevens Center at the information desk. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Online tickets can be purchased at any time.

Say thanks to someone who made a difference

Tuesday, April 17th, 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 pick up a blank card. Of course, one can make or buy one’s own card.

Textbook buyback begins April 23

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Textbook buyback begins on Monday, April 23. Come and see the new BlueZone store in the SUB! Remember to bring in your coupon so you can receive an additional $10 for $50 worth of books sold.

Questions? Contact John Stewart at jstewart@georgefox.edu.

Admissions office selling mums for $2

Monday, April 16th, 2012

The undergraduate admissions office is selling the mums that were used for Bruin Preview last week. You can purchase them for $2 on the second floor of the Stevens Center.

Questions? Contact Mandee Wilmot at mandee.wilmot@georgefox.edu.

Music department hosts annual Spring Concert this Friday

Monday, April 16th, 2012

The university’s Symphonic Band, Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale will perform at the annual spring concert, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 20, in Bauman Auditorium.

Students and employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket that can be picked up at the box office on the first floor of the Stevens Center. Additional tickets are available for purchase at music.georgefox.edu.

The evening begins with the Symphonic Band’s performance of David Maslanka’s Symphony No. 4 for Symphonic Wind Ensemble. After an intermission, the Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale will sing Joseph Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis ‘Nelsonmesse’ (Mass in Troubled Times). Featured on the Haydn piece will be Maggie Daane (soprano), Cynthia McGladrey (alto), Matt Dolphin (tenor) and Matthew Hayward (bass).

The band will perform under the direction of Pat Vandehey, while the choir and women’s chorale will sing under the direction of Loren Wenz.

Questions? Contact Debbie Hawblitzel at ext. 2620 or dhawblit@georgefox.edu.

Missions commissioning dinner set for this Thursday

Monday, April 16th, 2012

For all who are serving over the summer, whether overseas or stateside, come join others who are also serving. We will be hosting a missions commissioning dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 19, in the Cap and Gown Room.

The evening will give us a chance to have dinner, learn about one another’s adventures, and pray for all of the adventures that lie ahead. We look forward to hearing from you and learning about all that the Lord has in store.

If you’re interested in attending or have more questions, feel free to e-mail Pieper Wise at missionsatgfu@gmail.com.

Please make note of tax submission deadline

Sunday, April 15th, 2012

The IRS extended the deadline for tax submission to midnight Tuesday, April 17. The cut-off time at the GFU Mail Services is 2:15 p.m., to have them postmarked for that day. Please do not drop taxes in the “drop off” boxes on Tuesday. Please hand deliver them to a mail service clerk at our customer service window located in the North Street Annex.

The Newberg Post Office is open until 5 p.m. Questions? Contact Sherrie Frost at ext. 2556.

University offers several online course options this summer

Friday, April 13th, 2012

George Fox is offering 15 online summer courses May 26 through July 27.

Take a look at the Summer Online 2012 Course Descriptions

Want more information? Check out Summer Online Student Preparation for more details. Also, feel free to check out the Top Reasons for Taking an Online Course this summer.

Hope you can join us!

Notice Regarding Summer Bike Storage

Friday, April 13th, 2012

If you qualify for summer storage (meaning you live over 300 miles away) and would like to store your bicycle for the summer, please take the following action by 5 p.m. on May 1:

Place your bicycle in the Coffin basement bike storage area and securely lock it to a bike rack. Attach a yellow storage label to your bicycle and make sure it has your name and contact information on it. Storage labels are available from the student life office or resident assistants.

If you are living on campus for the summer and need to store your bike, you can also place it in Coffin. However, you will need to have a storage label placed on your bicycle for the month of May. If you do not live more than 300 miles away you do not qualify for summer storage and need to take your bicycle home with you.

After May 9 any bike in Coffin without a storage label will be donated to charity.

For more information, please contact Residence Life staff at reslife@georgefox.edu

Upcoming Bruin home sports events

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Friday, April 13, 3:30 p.m. – Women’s tennis vs. Whitman (GFU campus courts)
Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. – Women’s tennis vs. Whitworth (GFU campus courts)
Saturday, April 14, noon – Softball vs. Whitworth, DH (Morse Field)
Sunday, April 15, 11 a.m. – Women’s tennis vs. Willamette – completion of suspended match from April 10 (GFU campus courts)
Sunday, April 15, noon – Softball vs. Whitworth, DH (Morse Field)

For more information, call the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.

Second annual sand volleyball tournament set for April 21

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

All are welcome to join in on our our second annual 4-on-4 sand volleyball tournament!

If you weren’t there last year, here’s how it’s going to work: Put a team together and sign up on the intramural board in the Bruin Den (no actual team size limit, but you can only have four people on the court at a time). Then come out at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, for some fun behind the Hobson-Macy-Sutton Complex.

If you don’t have a team, don’t worry. Shoot me an e-mail and we’ll hook you up. Hope to see you there!

– Joey Burda (jburda09@georgefox.edu)

Please join incoming class in reading ‘The Other Wes Moore’

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Next year’s first-year book has been selected. The title of the book is The Other Wes Moore. I would like to recommend that all of you purchase the book and read it along with our incoming class. New students will be receiving the book as part of the Genesis program this summer.

If you have questions, feel free to contact me at ext. 2305.

Thank you,
Joel Perez

Free fixtures available on loading dock behind Bruin Store

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

We’re remodeling the Bruin Store and have old fixtures for the taking. Check out the loading dock behind the store (on Carlton Way). All fixtures are free. Any leftover fixtures will be recycled. Come and get yours today!

Write John Stewart at jstewart@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Winners of International Photo Contest announced

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Following Tuesday’s vote by students and employees, we have the results of the 2012 International Photo Contest. Thanks to all who participated by casting a vote!

Students

Best of Show: “Anticipation” by Shekinah F. Davis

People

  • First Place: “Hopeless Soles” by Shekinah F. Davis
  • Second Place: “Kidogo Joy” by Kimberly Russel
  • Third Place: “Make a Living on the Sea” by Trang Nguyen

Culture

  • First Place: “Vietnamese Family” by Toby Nguyen
  • Second Place: “Al-Siq” by Sonja Tange
  • Third Place: “Warrior Dance” by Lanise Griffin

Landscape/Architecture

  • First Place: “The Hidden Temple” by Amanda Graber
  • Second Place: “Over Still Water” by James Brown
  • Third Place: “Stuck in My Head” by Aaron Cooper Swor

Employees

Best of Show: “Glory” by Rachel Madore

People: Untitled (Beijing, China) – Robby Larson

Culture: Untitled (Shanghai, China) by Robby Larson

Landscape/Architecture: “Diamond in the Rough” by Rachel Madore

You can view the photos here. Congratulations to all the winners!

Questions? Please contact Lishan Zeng at lzeng09@georgefox.edu.

Fitted Fox Final Sale – April 12

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

The Fitted Fox is having it’s final sale! Everything 50% off or more!!

Come get the best deals of the semester from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Bruin’s Den!

For more information, please contact Christa Branham at cbranham08@georgefox.edu

Emerging Professional Online Career Courses

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

We invite you to join us in our Emerging Professional Series of online, one-credit career classes for the academic year, 2012-13.

These are great opportunities to invest in your future success as a professional in your field.

The classes are designed to give you the best information along with skill building to help you manage your career planning in an intelligent way. Worry less about life after college.

Go to General Education in the course schedule to sign up.

  • Sign up for Emerging Professional I:  Major Selection-GEED 214
  • Sign up for Emerging Professional II:  Internships-GEED 216
  • Sign up for Emerging Professional III:  Employment-GEED 218

If you have questions, please contact the career office at ext. 2330, careers@georgefox.edu, or come to the first floor of Stevens.