Camp Hammer will be recruiting for its summer staff opportunities on Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SUB.
Camp Hammer is a Christian camping facility located on 100 acres of Redwood forest in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains in California.
You can learn more from the camp’s website: camphammer.com.
Guitar Lessons are offered for Spring 2012 at George Fox!
PRIVATE LESSONS/APPLIED GUITAR is offered to bring your playing to the next level. One-on-one lessons cover beginners all the way to very experienced players. Sign up and get some new skills and techniques. All styles are covered including jazz, blues, rock, worship, folk, etc. MUSA 105/305 GT
Lessons are taught by George Fox guitar professor Dave Iula. He has performed at many churches in Portland (Beaverton Foursquare, Southlake Church, Rolling Hills, Imago Dei Community) as well as Porland’s finest clubs (Jimmy Mak’s, The Blue Monk, Mississippi Studios).
Email Dave for more info:Â daveiula1@gmail.com
BruinLife is moving to Facebook rather than the Constant Contact monthly e-mail.
We will continue to post informative articles, ask questions and highlight people and activities of interest pertaining to all areas of student life at George Fox University.
BruinLife is just one other method of communicating to our community in hopes to help you make the most of your experience here at George Fox.
We welcome your suggestions regarding the content of this page. Relevancy is important to us, so if you have input please e-mail Jere Witherspoon in the student life office.
So take a moment and check out BruinLife!
Attention all married, engaged and seriously dating George Fox students! The university will be hosting a relationship retreat Feb. 10-12 in Lincoln City.
Space is limited to 15 couples!
If you would like to go, please sign up here .
Do you want to be a leader on campus? Come to the third annual GFU Leadership Preview Night tonight (Thursday) from 8:30 to 10 p.m. in Hoover 105. You will hear from current student leaders and staff about about a variety of leadership opportunities for spring semester and next year.
Below are just some of the groups presenting:
There will be snacks, prize giveaways, and of course, gummy bears!
See you there! Questions? Contact Ann Richmond at arichmond07@georgefox.edu.
Writers’ work improves when others read and respond as part of the writing process, with writing groups providing one means for ongoing feedback on written work. Academic Resource Center (ARC) writing groups will require a commitment of six to eight weekly meetings, with the possibility of continuing if participants choose to do so.
Writing groups can be composed of several students from a specific class or can include students from multiple disciplines. Individuals or groups of students should contact Annica Redmond (aredmond10@georgefox.edu) to express interest in starting a class-based or interdisciplinary writing group.
FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, Jan. 23, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have questions, please contact the IT Service Desk.
Save the date! Career Services just received word that the Portland Trail Blazers organization is sponsoring a Sports & Entertainment Career Fair on Monday, March 5. The fair includes tickets to the game that night against the New Orleans Hornets.
Career Services is coordinating the group registration and providing transportation to this fair. If you are interested in receiving more information about this opportunity to connect with 20-plus employers in the sports/entertainment industry, please contact Angela Doty at adoty@georgefox.edu.
The Bruin Bookstore, as well as the textbook annex, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, for Martin Luther King, Jr. day.
In a follow-up to last year’s Celebration of William Stafford event, George Fox will host authors Ursula K. Le Guin and Eleanor Berry from 2 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 14, in Hoover 105. There is no charge to attend.
About Ursula K. Le Guin
Le Guin’s books have been finalists for the American Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. She writes both poetry and prose in various modes, including realistic fiction, science fiction, fantasy, young children’s books, books for young adults, screenplays, essays, verbal texts for musicians, and voice texts. She has published seven books of poetry, 22 novels, more than 100 short stories (collected in 11 volumes), four collections of essays, 12 books for children, and four volumes of translation. She has received many awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, National Book Award, PEN-Malamud, and others.
About Eleanor Berry
Berry, a former teacher of writing and literature at Willamette University, organizes poetry events in nearby Stayton, is a member of the committee that oversees the Oregon Poetry Collection at the Oregon State Library, and serves on the boards of the Marion Cultural Development Corporation and the Oregon State Poetry Association. Her poetry and essays on poetry have been widely published in journals and anthologies. Green November, a book of poems derived from her acclimation to western Oregon, was published in 2007.
In Honor of Stafford
The authors will read poetry and interact with attendees. The event is held in honor of Stafford, the former U.S. poet laureate and Oregon poet laureate whose life and works exemplified a quest for peace and truth. It is being hosted by the university’s Center for Peace and Justice in collaboration with the Friends of William Stafford and two of that organization’s board members, Dennis and Helen Schmidling.
Questions? Contact Melanie Newell at ext. 2686 or mnewell@georgefox.edu.
There’s still time to register for the MLK Day of Service scheduled for this Monday, Jan. 16! Students, employees and those with children over 6 years of age can participate.
Breakfast, lunch and a T-shirt are included in this volunteer event. For more info and to sign up, click on this link or stop by our table in the Bruin Den on Wednesday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. On Monday, we will check in at George Fox at 7 a.m. and be back on campus no later than 5 p.m. Our work this year will be at Roosevelt High School. You can read more details on the day here.
If you have questions, contact Shelley Yonemura (Multicultural Student Programs) at syonemura@georgefox.edu or ext. 2318.
“Current Endeavors,” a faculty art show featuring the work of George Fox artists John Bennett, Karen Bowdoin, Bob Bredemeier, Gary Buhler, Doug Campbell, David Kerr, Lori McLaughlin, Don Sprague, Mark Terry and Tim Timmerman, opens with an artist talk and reception on Thursday, Jan. 12.
The artist talk will begin at 4:10 p.m. in Hoover 105, with a reception to follow from 5 to 7 p.m. The pieces will be on exhibit in the Minthorne Gallery through Feb. 3.
For more information, contact Cheri Hampton at champton@georgefox.edu or ext. 2619.
Interested in learning guitar – or becoming a better player? Check out the following options at George Fox this spring.
Beginning Class Guitar is offered for those new to the guitar who want to learn in a fun group setting (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:40-10:30 a.m). Learn to strum and pick popular worship songs while learning to read music. MUSI 250-A
Private Lessons/Applied Guitar is offered to bring your playing to the next level. One-on-one lessons cover beginners all the way to very experienced players. Sign up and get some new skills and techniques. All styles are covered, including jazz, blues, rock, worship, folk, etc. MUSA 105/305 GT
Lessons are taught by George Fox guitar professor Dave Iula. He has performed at many churches in Portland (Beaverton Foursquare, Southlake Church, Rolling Hills, Imago Dei Community) as well as Porland’s finest clubs (Jimmy Mak’s, The Blue Monk, Mississippi Studios).
E-mail Dave for more info: daveiula1@gmail.com.
Friday, Jan. 13, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Willamette (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Friday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Willamette (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, Jan. 14, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Puget Sound (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Puget Sound (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday is “Bruin Madness 2” night, sponsored by the alumni relations department. The event begins at 4 p.m. with an Indoor Tailgate Party Dinner & Kidzone, with food and activities for the whole family. After the basketball doubleheader, Abby’s Pizza will host the Young Alumni Night (graduates from the past 10 years) to continue the celebration. Fore more information, contact the alumni office at ext. 2131 or visit alumni.georgefox.edu.
For more information on George Fox athletics, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit gfubruins.com.
Bruin Madness is back and it is going to be even bigger this year! Join us on Saturday, January 14 from 4-11:30 p.m.
At the tailgate party, you can paint your face, spray your hair blue, and get ready to CHEER ON THE BRUINS as they play Puget Sound.
If you’re on the meal plan use your card to get into the Tailgate Party. Otherwise, the cost is $13 for the meal and the tailgate activities are free!
After the game don’t miss the Post Game Blow Out!
Visit bruinmadness.georgefox.edu for more info on this event.
Dr. T. Allen Bethel, senior pastor at Maranatha Church (maranathapdx.org) in Portland will be speaking at the MLK Jr. chapel on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Pastor Bethel will be speaking on having faith to make a difference and relating it to Martin Luther King Jr.
Mark your calendars!
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase†– MLK Jr.
If you are interested in auditioning for Concert Choir this term, auditions will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 3:40 to 4:50 p.m. in Ross 208. Sign up for a 10-minute time slot outside the performing arts office on the second floor of Ross.
If you are interested in being in a non-auditioned group, we offer a Women’s Chorale that meets Monday and Wednesday from 2:40 to 3:30 p.m.
Please contact Debbie Hawblitzel (dhawblit@georgefox.edu or ext. 2620) with any further questions.
Tilikum is looking for 30 amazing individuals to serve on its 2012 summer staff. A summer at Tilikum offers an incredible experience that will push you to grow in community, Christian living, and service, plus the chance to share God’s love with thousands of children and youth!
Benefits include a summer stipend ($2,300 first-year staff; $2,500 returning staff) and housing at GFU.
For more information and to apply online, go to this link. Call Tami Ankeny at 503-538-2763 or e-mail tilikum@goergefox.edu if you have questions.
Pizza Chat: Connecting with Employers
Thursday, Jan. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In preparation for a number of upcoming career fairs, Career Services is offering a “how to” pizza chat on connecting with employers. This informal discussion will cover how to identify target employers and strategies for connecting with them in meaningful ways.
Please R.S.V.P. via BruinCareers.
Unable to attend this event? Consider participating in the GET SMART Job Seach Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to develop your complete job search strategies.
Did you take piano lessons when you were in elementary school and then quit for no good reason? Now you’re thinking, “I wish I stayed in those lessons – I love the piano!”
If so, there are two classes you should consider enrolling in this semester. One is a skill-based class (MUSI 135B Class Piano), geared toward those of you who have some piano background. It meets once a week on Mondays at 1:40 p.m. in Ross 218.
The other is a review of all keyboard music, including organ, piano, harpsichord, keyboard, etc. (MUSI 210). If you love listening to and want to learn more about piano music, this class is for you. The schedule for this is to be determined. Enroll the week of Jan. 9 and I will collect schedules and find a time for us to meet.
Questions? E-mail Kenn Willson at kwillson@georgefox.edu.
