Note-taking is topic of ARC workshop this Friday

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Taking notes is a core element of college success, yet many students under-utilize the learning tool they have just created. Rick Muthiah (Dean of Learning Support Services) will discuss several note-taking methods and will provide strategies for maximizing learning from your notes at the next Academic Resource Center-sponsored session, “Take Note(s): Strategies for Learning.”

Join us this Friday, Feb. 10, from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in EHS 125. Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Guy Time with Jerome Daley

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Are you a guy? Do you have questions about relationships? Do you like food? If you answered yes to the first, and/or second and third questions, then you are encouraged to attend Guy Time with Jerome Daley.

Come hang out and spend some quality time with Jerome Daley, Rusty St. Cyr, and other George Fox men on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Spil House.

Discussion likely to be geared toward “relationships” and that whole genre. Food is likely to be available to those who are willing to eat it.

Please R.S.V.P. to spirituallife@georgefox.edu if you’re planning on making it so we can make sure to have enough food!

Musical guests host songwriting workshop this afternoon

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Musical artists Jenny and Tyler (jennyandtylermusic.com) will host a songwriting workshop today (Wednesday) from 3 to 4:15 p.m. in Stevens 101.

If you are interested in learning more about songwriting, we would to have you there! For more information, contact spiritual life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Student Financial Services announces another helpful webinar to consider

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

The Money Mondays webinar series offers students a free, easy-to-access way to learn about money from the comfort of their own computers.

Simply sign up at nelnet.com/moneymondays, then join the scheduled webinars to learn about a new topic each time.

When you finish the series, you will have the tools needed to talk about money with confidence, manage finances more responsibly, and make solid financial plans for the future.

Please note earlier start time for Wednesday night concert

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

The talented musical couple Jenny & Tyler will perform in concert on Wednesday night, Feb. 8, in Bauman Auditorium. This performance starts at 8 p.m. (not 9 p.m.) – please note!

Author, musical duo share in chapel Wednesday

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Relationship Focus Week continues in chapel today (Wednesday), when Jerome Daley, author of Not Your Parent’s Marriage, and musicians Jenny & Tyler join us at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Also, don’t forget the Jenny & Tyler songwriting workshop (3 p.m. in Stevens 101) and men’s conversation with Jerome Daley (5 p.m. in Spiritual Life House).

Questions? Contact spiritual life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Alumni Scholarship applications due Feb. 15

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

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.

Tree-planting project scheduled this Thursday

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Spring is tree-planting season! Come join the “George Fox Tree Planters” group this Thursday, Feb. 9, as we plant Doug-Fir, Red Alder, Oregon White Oak and many more in the Hess Creek forest.

We’ll meet at 2 p.m. at the amphitheater, or you can join us when you can. We will be planting until 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Evan Watson at ewatson@gmail.com.

Extras needed for student film

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

This Sunday, Feb. 12, the film crew for the student film Push (directed by Mason Morris) will need extras at Newberg High School anytime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. There will be a drawing for an iTunes gift card in compensation for the actors’ time.

If interested, please show up dressed for “high school” with homework and a backpack, etc. (You could bring GFU homework and do it while being filmed!) If you have any further questions, please e-mail producer Carissa Hoffman at choffman09@georgefox.edu. Or, to arrange a ride, call 503-896-4653.

‘Holistic Mission of God’ is theme of next week’s theological conference

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

A Wheaton college professor and former director with an international relief organization will speak on campus and engage the university community in a conversation on the “holistic mission of God” at the school’s Spring Theological Conference Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 13-15.

Evvy Campbell, an associate professor of intercultural studies emerita at Wheaton, will speak in chapel on Monday, Feb. 13, and Wednesday, Feb. 15. Both services are scheduled from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. In addition, Campbell will engage with students and other attendees in a conversation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in the Cap and Gown Room. The topic of discussion will be “Engaging the Missional God: An Interactive Conversation.”

Many students feel called into professional careers, and often wonder how to live out their faith within that specific calling. Monday evening’s session will allow students and faculty to engage in conversations about how they can participate in God’s work in the midst of those distinct callings. Each speaker will sit with students and share a part of his or her story in small groups, with conversation and discussion following. Students will rotate to hear three of the six speakers. The evening will also include worship, refreshments and prayer.

Speakers include: Brian Doak (Religious Studies), Evvy Campbell (guest speaker), Kris Kays (Psychology), Davida Brown (Chemistry), Nate Peach (Economics) and Marie Palm (Nursing).

For more information, contact Paula Hampton in the religious studies department at ext. 2650 or phampton@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Bookstore hosts special sales

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Now at the Bruin Bookstore … Blanket America fleece blankets are on sale for $2.77 each. Blanket America dorm sheet sets are on sale for $3.77 each. Limited quantity!

Final performances of ‘She Loves Me’ take Wood-Mar stage

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Tickets are available for the final She Loves Me winter musical shows, scheduled Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 9-12, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of Sunday’s performance, scheduled as a 2 p.m. matinee.

Tickets are available at the box office between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and can be claimed by dropping by or calling 503-554-3844. Tickets are also available online at theatre.georgefox.edu. Employees get one complimentary ticket for any performance, and Thursday night is free for students. The box office is now located at the information desk on the first floor of the Stevens Center.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre web page.

Theatre students continue to sell oil change cards as trip fundraiser

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

To help raise the last few hundred dollars needed to attend the Region Seven Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Fort Collins, Colo., next week (Feb. 12-18), George Fox theatre students are still selling oil change cards.

Each card is good for one oil, lube and filter, plus a 50-point inspection, at Doran Automotive in Newberg. Each card costs $25 (the same price you would pay with the Bruin Discount Card), has no expiration, and the net proceeds go toward housing and transportation costs for the students.

If you are interested in purchasing a card to support students competing at KCACTF, please contact Hannah Irish at hirish@georgefox.edu or 253-332-1963.

‘Visions in the Landscape’ show opens in Minthorne Thursday

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Be sure to visit Minthorne Gallery beginning this Thursday, Feb. 9, when Kendra Larson’s “Visions in the Landscape” show opens with an artist’s talk (4:10 p.m. in Hoover 105) and reception (5 to 7 p.m. in Hoover Academic Building).

The exhibit will remain up through March 2. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jenny & Tyler Concert

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Come listen to the Jenny & Tyler Band in Bauman Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The concert begins at 8 p.m. , NOT 7! Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

See you there!

Mail Services upgrades metering equipment Feb. 9-10

Monday, February 6th, 2012

An installation of new updated metering equipment is scheduled for University Mail Services on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 9-10.

Here are the details:

  • There will be no interruption of incoming mail.
  • Expect short delays in computing postage amounts at our customer service window during this process.
  • Cutoff time for outgoing mail on Thursday is noon.
  • Cutoff time for outgoing mail on Friday will be 2:15 p.m. (normal hours)
  • No bulk mailings will be processed on Thursday or Friday. Contact Sherrie at ext. 2556 if you are planning a discounted mailing this week.

We appreciate your patience with us during this process.

– Mail Services

Deadline to apply for donor-funded scholarships is Feb. 17

Monday, February 6th, 2012

The 2012-13 George Fox donor-funded scholarship application deadline is less than two weeks away! If you haven’t started or haven’t submitted your application, start it today to be considered for a 2012-13 donor-funded scholarship.  The deadline is Friday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.

Go to MyGFU. Under Student Resources, click on “2012 Newberg UG Scholarships.” On the welcome page under the “Current George Fox Students” heading, click on “Returning Student Donor-Funded Scholarship Application” to get started.

Mark your calendar for Selah women’s conference on March 17

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Plan to attend the Selah women’s conference on Saturday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

The topic is: “It’s time to Get Unstuck!” Come discover how to unpack what the Word of God says about seasons of feeling stuck physically, emotionally, spiritually, professionally . . . even relationally.

Join us as we talk about the traps that paralyze us in helplessness – and the spiritual renewal and freedom that is waiting for us on the other side of “stuck!”

Traditional undergraduate students are free! For complete details and to register visit selah.georgefox.edu.

Student volunteers are needed for this event. Those who volunteer get a free Selah T-shirt! Please contact Jan Lefebvre (jlefebvre@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2115) if you are interested. Student volunteers will receive credit for community service hours.

Brian Doak presents at ‘Intellectual Feast’ Tuesday afternoon

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Brian Doak, professor of biblical studies, will read from his paper, “Ezekiel’s Topography of the (Un-)Heroic Dead in Ezekiel 32:17-32,” at Tuesday’s (Feb. 7) Intellectual Feast, sponsored by the Department of Religious Studies.

Join us from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Hoover second-floor lounge. Refreshments will be provided.

Mountain View Fellowhip in SUB

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Mountain View Fellowship will be in the SUB on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be recruiting for their summer internship opportunities in the areas of Christian Ministry and Music/Worship.

You can learn more from their website. Contact Career Services for more information.