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Valley Repertory Theatre, Newberg’s own professional theatre company, is proud to announce the upcoming March 8, 2012 opening of their production of Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Harvey.

The play follows one chaotic day in the life of the Elwood P. Dowd, a man who believes that his best friend is a six-foot-tall invisible white rabbit named Harvey. When his sister tries to have Elwood committed to the local sanitarium, a series of incidents unfold, threatening to forever alter Elwood and the people he touches. This hilarious, family-friendly comedy offers sharp wit, unforgettable characters and romance, with a strong dose of insanity.

The show runs for two weekends only, Thursday-Saturday, March 8-10 and 15-17 at 7:30 pm. 2pm matinee performances will run Sunday, March 11 and 18. Performances will take place at the Central Stage at the Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St. Newberg, OR 97132. The show is directed by Caleb Thurston, GFU alum.

All tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students, and will be sold at the door, beginning thirty minutes before each show. Both Thursday evening performances are “pay what you will.” Seating is limited.

Reservations are recommended and may be made in advance by contacting Valley Rep at 971-832-9202 or tickets@valleyrep.org.

Valley Repertory Theatre (VRT) was founded earlier this year by George Fox University alumni, Stephen Pick and Caleb Thurston.

Interested in politics? Come to a special brown bag lunch with Dan Mason, candidate for Oregon’s House of Representatives this Friday.

February 17  from 12-1:30 p.m., in the Executive Dining Room

This interactive gathering will be a great opportunity to learn more about the political process from an insider’s perspective. Among other topics, Dan will share about:

– Factors to consider when thinking about a run for office
– The decision making process and factors that impacted his decision to run
– The process of building a campaign including an advisory team, message and platform, and strategy
– Raising financial support
– Developing a network of supporters and endorsements
– Experience with past campaigns
– Opportunities for involvement and potential internships
– And any questions that you may have about the process

If you have ever thought about what goes into a campaign, have considered public service, or are just interested in the political process, don’t miss this opportunity. Bring your lunch and questions to the Executive Dining Room for any or all of this special event.

For more information contact Robby Larson, Major Gift Officer at rlarson@georgefox.edu. You can also check out Dan Mason’s website.

In preparation for the University Day of Prayer on March 10, Sarah Baldwin would like any prayer request that you have for yourself, your family or the Fox community.

Please send them directly to her at sbaldwin@georgefox.edu.  Indicate if you would prefer for this request to be kept anonymous.

We anticipate having about 200 people praying for these requests on campus and around the northwest on the Day of Prayer. The Fox pastoral team will also continue to pray for your requests throughout Spring semester.

University Mail Services has 2 mystery packages.  Both packages have an address at George Fox with no campus box.

If you recognize either of the following names, please contact Sherrie Frost at ext. 2556 or sfrost@georgefox.edu.
Park Ji Yo
       East Lake Veterinary Hospital

Any information would be appreciated.  Thank you.

Need a PINK tee shirt for the Pink Zone Basketball Games this weekend?  We have pink tees for only $5.99.  Stop by the Bookstore and get one!  Let’s support our Bruin Women as they approach the NWC Tournament!

Come out Thursday, Feb. 16, to enjoy some good food while celebrating Black History Month! Enjoy music while you converse with your friends over a delicious meal! Sure to be a good time of fellowship! Join us anytime between 4:30 and 7 p.m. in the Bon.

Questions? Contact Kacee Woods at kwoods10@georgefox.edu.

Hey Everyone,

Urban Services is doing another clothing drive for our homeless friends in Salem and Portland February through March.

We are collecting gloves, warm crew-socks, beanies, and dark hoodies sizes L to 3XL (hoodies can be zip-up or pull-over). For those of you who are wondering, our friends on the street prefer dark colors because dark looks cleaner longer and draws less attention.

There are two blue collection bins. One is in front of the ASC office in the Bruin Den and the other is on the first floor of Hoover (on the clock tower side).

Thank you all for your participation in the past. It is always such a blessing to see how God provides.

If you have questions about Urban Services or about what you can donate, contact Mary Owen (mowen10@georgefox.edu) or Heather Mabry (hmabry07@georgefox.edu)

God bless!

Research papers can seem overwhelming, but following a step-by-step, organized approach can make the process of writing one much less stressful. Join us as we walk through these steps and guide you to campus and Internet resources to help make you a research pro.

This Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Steps to Writing a Successful Research Paper,” is scheduled from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. this Friday, Feb. 17, in EHS 125. Gary Tandy (English) and Jane Scott (Public Services Librarian) will present.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

The university’s Department of Biology and Chemistry invites you to join us for our second annual Dalton Lecture Series event, “God of Antimatter,” featuring Dr. Gerald Gabrielse, Harvard’s Leverett Professor of Physics, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20.

Dr. Gabrielse has won Harvard’s Levenson Prize for exceptional teaching and the Ledlie Prize for exceptional research. He is currently the chair of the Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics of the American Physical Society.

Dr. Gabrielse will address questions such as “What role does faith have in a scientist’s life?” and “Is there more to our world than science can say?”

The presentation will be held in Wood-Mar Auditorium and will be free of charge. A reception and George Fox student research poster session will follow. Please contact Jane Sweet at jsweet@georgegox.edu if you have any questions.

Do you ever find yourself thinking about what life will be like after graduation? Do you ever crave a home-cooked meal?

Dinner for Eight addresses both of these thoughts! This event provides students with the opportunity to connect with George Fox alumni and learn about their experiences after Fox.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m.
Cost: $2

In return, you get a $5 Chapters gift card, a home-cooked meal, and advice about a career field you are interested in.

Click here to sign up to attend. The last day to sign up for this dinner is Feb. 17.

The university community is invited to a full evening of activities and celebrations when the men’s and women’s basketball teams host their final regular-season home games against county rival Linfield this Friday, Feb. 17, in Miller Gymnasium.

Among the various events planned around the games will be a celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day; an introduction of all senior women student-athletes, student athletic trainers and cheerleaders; “Pink Zone” activities for breast cancer awareness and research; the recognition of George Fox’s 2010-11 Northwest Conference team championships; and pregame ceremonies to acknowledge the careers of the basketball teams’ graduating seniors.

The women’s game tips off at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 8 p.m. The women are currently 23-0 overall, ranked No. 3 in the nation, and have clinched a share of their sixth straight Northwest Conference crown and home-court advantage for all NWC Tournament games. The George Fox men are 11-12 overall but fourth in the conference at 8-6 and fighting for one of the four playoff spots in the NWC Tournament.

More details about the evening are available here.

Come join our student-led, student-oriented Diversity Forum. ASC invites you to come talk about race, diversity and culture tonight (Wednesday) from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room! Talk about your experience and ask the questions that need to be asked.

Come. Discuss. Learn.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Elizabeth Tolon at etolon06@georgefox.edu.

Are you looking for an internship or summer job? Are you looking for a job after graduation, or are you considering graduate school?

The First Avenue Career & Graduate School Fair is your source for:

• Summer jobs
• Internships
• Full-time jobs
• Graduate school

Join us Friday, March 2, at the University of Portland Chiles Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. View a list of the 57 employers and 42 grad schools expected to attend.

Register in the Career Services Office for just $5! Registration includes admission to the fair, plus access to Contacts & Connections – a networking event with local professionals – and three panel presentations on employers, federal government and graduate school. Be sure to look for a registration table in the SUB starting Monday, Feb. 20!

Transportation is available. Questions? Contact Career Services at 503-554-2330 or careers@georgefox.edu.

Faculty members, please let your students know about this opportunity.

A new edition of The Crescent comes out today. In this issue we explore George Fox finances.

All students who have parents or grandparents who are George Fox alumni are invited to apply for the Alumni Scholarship. Scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $1,000 and $2,000.

Applications must be turned in at the Pennington House no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Click here to download the application and read about the application requirements. Students receiving tuition remission are not eligible. Additional criteria requirements can be found on the application.

Call University Engagement at 503-554-2134 with questions.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the University Day of Prayer, scheduled for Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. Let’s join together – parents, students, alumni, employees and friends of the university – in a unified voice as we pray together for George Fox University. In addition to prayer time scheduled on the Newberg campus, we will have regional prayer sites in Oregon, Washington, California and Idaho.

For more information, contact Nancy Almquist, director of Parent Relations, at nalmquist@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2114.

Career Services is hosting Pizza Chat: Networking your way to a job.

Join us for free pizza and information on the best ways to network, including LinkedIn!

Thursday, Feb. 16. from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  in Career Services  on the first floor of the Stevens Center.

Register via Bruin Careers or stop by Career Services by Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Did you accidentally remove Bon Appetit dishware from the dining room? If you have any of our plates, bowls, glasses or silverware in your rooms or offices, we would really appreciate getting them back!

There will be a table set up just outside the dish room doors all this week for returning dishware. Thank you!

Internships are available in Career Services for the 2012-2013 school year!

• Marketing/Graphic Design Intern(s)
• Professional Activities Intern(s)
• Professional Activities International Student Intern

Help plan and coordinate events, promote programs and services, and design marketing campaigns. The internships are 8-10 hours a week for credit.
Benefits of being a Career Services Intern:

• Work in a team
• Access to career leads
• Develop professional skills
• Flexible hours

Did you know that Career Services is among the top 10 best places to work/intern while in college? (Top Colleges)
Apply through BruinCareers!

Heard of the Fitted Fox yet?
Come shop or sell on Tuesday, Feb. 14 and  Thursday, Feb. 16 from  5-7 p.m. in the Bruin Den.
We’ll take:

• Shirts
• Pants
• Dresses
• Jackets
• Sweaters/Sweatshirts
• Credit cards, cash or store credit

Check out our Facebook page for more details.