Coffee and Culture

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Kick off Cultural Celebration Week with an evening to enjoy worship, coffee, and swapping stories on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 7-10 p.m. in the Pennington lobby.

All are welcome to attend!

Diane Randall speaks on campus Friday night

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

The university community is invited to hear Diane Randall, executive secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation – the largest team of registered peace lobbyists in Washington, D.C. – present a free lecture from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight (Friday) in EHS 102.

Randall will speak on “The Privilege and Responsibility of Faithful Citizenship.” Her visit is being sponsored by George Fox’s Center for Peace and Justice.

Randall’s background includes many years as an executive director of statewide advocacy organizations, a passion for rebuilding the democratic system in our country, a record of achievements in lobbying and citizen engagement, and a spiritual grounding in the Religious Society of Friends.

In addition to her evening presentation, Randall will lecture in an 11:40 a.m. political science class in Hoover 103 and again at 1:40 p.m. in a philosophy class in Stevens 209. She also will introduce the FCNL internship program to interested students during lunch beginning at 12:35 p.m. in the Klages Dining Hall.

You can read more about Diane and the FCNL here. Contact Melanie Newell at ext. 2686 or mnewell@georgeefox.edu for more information on her visit.

Directors of GoED off-semester programs visit campus

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Adele and Dr. Michael Pucci from GoED will visit George Fox to share information about their off-semester programs GoED Africa (based in Rwanda) and GoED Mekong (based in Thailand). They will have a table in the Bruin Den Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 24-25, and Michael will give lectures in several classes as well as a talk on the theology of poverty at Quaere Verum on Monday night.

Schedule

Monday, Oct. 24

  • ECON 370 Global Political Economy, 1:40-2:55 p.m. in Hoover 208
  • Quaere Verum, 7:30 p.m. at 209 N. Edwards St, Newberg

Tuesday, Oct. 25

  • LACI The Majority World in the West, 1:20-2:10 p.m. in Stevens 101
  • Meeting for interested students with directors and alumni, 4-5:30 p.m. in EHS 102

website: go-ed.org/index.html

Questions? Contact Melanie Newell at ext. 2686 or mnewell@georgefox.edu.

Passport applications, renewals available on campus Oct. 26-27

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Do you or family members or friends need a passport? Passport applications and renewals are available on campus next Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 26-27, in the Cap and Gown Room.

Visit the Mail Services webpage to see the details of costs, procedures, and required ID. Questions? Contact Mail Services at ext. 2555.

Volunteering Opportunity

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

George Fox is partnering with the city of Newberg to beautify an area along 99W behind Wilder House. Interested students are asked to meet Friday, Oct. 21, at 2:30 p.m. on the sidewalk along 99W, by the road to Wilder House.

Students and staff will be installing irrigation lines from 2:30 to 5 p.m. along the edge of the 99W sidewalk. If you have any questions, please contact Plant Services at ext. 2010.

Please lock up your bikes or take them home

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Security Services needs to inform you that somebody has been cutting bike locks on campus bike racks. Please purchase the sturdiest bike lock you can and never leave your bike unlocked.

Now that the weather is cool and wet, we urge you to take your bike home until warmer and dryer weather returns next spring.

Majors Fair

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

All first-year students and sophomores are invited to attend the Majors Fair on Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Hoover and EHS atriums. Faculty will be available to answer any questions you may have about their program and assist you with selecting a major.

Musician needed for movie

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

We need a pianist who feels comfortable improvising a “ragtime”-esque score for a five-minute movie. Recording will be done next week, Oct. 20-24, at a time most convenient to the studio engineer and recording artist.

Interested parties, please e-mail Wesley Kriz at wkriz10@georgefox.edu

Winter Serve Trip applications due

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Winter Serve Trip applications are due this Friday!

Student and leader applications for Winter Serve trips are due to the Christian Services (in the Bruin Den to the right of ASC offices) or Spiritual Life office by Friday, Oct. 21, at 5 p.m.

If you have questions, please contact Christa at cbranham08@georgefox.edu.

‘International Newsletter’ has been published

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Issue No. 3 of the university’s International Newsletter has just been published. The electronic copy can be found at the following link: georgefox.edu/intlstudents

Hard copies can be found in the Bruin Den, the International Center/Cultural House, and in the waiting areas of most buildings.

Art exhibit opens Thursday afternoon with reception

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Drop by Lindgren Gallery this afternoon (Thursday) for an opening reception with exhibitor Austin Salzwedel. The reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m., with an artist talk set in the gallery at 5:30 p.m.

All are invited to attend. Contact Cheri Hampton (champton@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Lip Sync Auditions

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

This is a reminder to sign up for Lip Sync auditions on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 8:30 p.m.! Please be ready to share your music, costumes, and the basics of your act. We are not expecting the finished product!

Auditions will be approximately 15 minutes, and will take place in Lemmons 8. A sign-up sheet is posted on the door of the ASC offices!

See you there!

Upcoming Bruin home sports events

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Friday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Lewis & Clark, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym

The men’s and women’s golf teams will be competing in the Northwest Conference Championships Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23, at the Heron Lakes Golf Course in Portland. The men will play the Great Blue course, the women the Greenback course. Tee times are set for 11 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday.

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

World’s Got Talent takes Bauman stage Oct. 26

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Talents from all over the globe will come together on one stage in a night full of glamour, culture and awe. Bring your friends to our World’s Got Talent show and join in this celebration of diversity Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free.

Cheer Team

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Interested in cheering at George Fox? Attend practices Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the racquetball courts or Wheeler 211 or Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30 p.m. to see what it’s all about!

Questions: Contact Coach Shaunna at sneary09@georgefox.edu

Become a Teacher!

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Interested in becoming a teacher? Please contact Beth Molzahn in graduate admissions to learn your next step toward an Initial Teaching License via the Master of Arts in Teaching program right here at George Fox!

E-mail: bmolzahn@georgefox.edu or phone: 503.554.2264.

Workshop: What it takes to get into graduate school

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Need help finding your way through the graduate school admissions maze? Allow Career Services to come alongside you and keep you on track!

Come join us for an informative lecture on graduate school, admissions, and the GRE/MAT tests.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Stevens 109

Please sign up on Bruin Careers by Monday, Oct. 24.

All invited to personal finance workshop Friday in EHS 125

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Have you wondered what it would be like to have more freedom with your personal finances? Have you ever been stressed about your financial situation? If so, come find out what you need to know about money. You’ll be surprised how simple this process can be.

Ryan Halley, associate professor of finance, will provide information on a variety of personal finance topics, including budgeting, credit cards and student loans. Join us on Friday, Oct. 21, from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in EHS 125.

International Club hosts car wash Thursday afternoon

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

The International Club is hosting a car wash fundraiser from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Le Shana parking lot. Proceeds will go toward funding the club’s activities. Any donation you can make would be appreciated. You have the option of leaving your car with us and picking it up 30 minutes later.

Questions? Contact Lishan Zeng at lzeng09@georgefox.edu.

Location changes for surgeon’s seminar on Oct. 21

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Dr. Steven L. Wilhite, a general surgeon practicing in Springfield, Ore., will give a seminar on medical ethics and technology on Friday, Oct. 21, at 10:40 a.m. in Hoover 105 (please note location change).

Dr. Wilhite attended OHSU after graduating from George Fox as a biology major. This seminar is sponsored by the Department of Biology and Chemistry. All are invited!

Please contact Jane Sweet at jsweet@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.