The Daily Bruin

Don’t forget to turn in your December time sheets to your supervisor  before you leave for winter break.  Be sure your name is typed or printed legibly at the top, it is complete and accurate, and you have signed it.

If you will be working over the winter break, make sure you sign and turn in your time sheet when you are done working for the month. The last day of the month is Friday, Dec. 30. Pay day is on Friday, Jan. 13. Have a wonderful Christmas!

– Human Resources

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 student life office’s front desk (third floor of Stevens Center) or the Academic Resource Center (the ARC in the second floor of  library) to pick up a blank card. Of course, one can make or buy one’s own card.

It is that time again. What has donuts, tired students, eggs, pajamas, carved ham, and waffles in common?

LATE NIGHT BREAKFAST!

Late Night Breakfast is happening on Dead Day (Monday, December 12) from 10-11 p.m. in the Bon. There is no charge for students, regardless of your meal plan. Come hang out and take a study break as you enjoy this meal, on ASC.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Elizabeth Tolon at etolon06@georgefox.edu

Students and employees will be able to get information on class cancellations and/or school closings in any of the following ways:

1. By listening to their local radio or television station – kgw.com, koin.com, kptv.com, katu.com, columbian.com, oregonlive.com
2. By checking e-mail
3. By calling Newsline, the university’s recorded source of information, at 503-554-EVNT (3868)
4. By calling the George Fox switchboard (503-538-8383)
5. By visiting the websites for Portland-area media
6. By visiting georgefox.edu

Purchase tickets in the Bruins Den during lunch and dinner!

Winter Formal Swing Dance!
Evergreen Aviation Museum
Sunday, December 11
8 p.m.-10 p.m.

Tired of your clothes? Make room for the new…
Recycle your clothes and get a free drink too!

The Fitted Fox is hosting a launch party of their clothing business here at George Fox University.

Where: The Foxhole
When: 8:30-10 p.m. Dead Day, December 12
What to Bring: 3-5 pieces of qualifying clothes
to get a free drink on us!

What qualifies?
Clean, fashionable clothing that is winter/spring appropriate and in good condition. Right now we’re taking…
Men’s: shirts, jackets, sweaters, pants, hats and scarves
Women’s: shirts, jackets, sweaters, pants, hats and scarves plus dresses and skirts

~Questions…find us on facebook: The Fitted Fox

Come down and hang out before the midnight breakfast hosted by ASC at 10 p.m.  in the Bon!

Please remember to water your Christmas trees and, in the case of students and those leaving over the holidays, remove them before you leave for break. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

– Plant Services

All textbooks rented from the Bruin Bookstore need to be returned no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16. Please take your books to the Textbook Annex.

Portland students may send their rental books through campus mail, but will need to make sure we receive them by the deadline. Please package and address them to Bruin Bookstore #6229 – include name/phone – and take them to the Portland Center by 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec 16.

Thanks and Merry Christmas from your friends at the Bruin Bookstore.

Looking for student employment? Want a fun, resume-building job? Are you an outgoing person who loves talking with others? Look no further! We have a job for you!

The Telephone Outreach Team is looking for three new team members to join us starting in February. Telephone Outreach Team Members serve as an ambassador of George Fox by establishing and maintaining a connection to the university with its constituents (alumni, parents and friends of George Fox). We are located in Coyote Place, which is one mile off campus. Reliable transportation, rain or shine, is required.

Apply through Bruin Careers and look for position ID#457: Telephone Outreach Team member. Application deadline is Monday, Dec. 19.

If you have any questions, please contact Mandria Montplaisir, director of annual giving, at mmontplaisir@georgefox.edu.

Join the psychology department and Psychology Club as they host their annual Christmas cookie decorating event today (Thursday) from noon to 1:10 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room.

Questions? Contact Kris Kays at kkays@georgefox.edu.

Following are Fitness Center hours over Christmas break:

• Friday, Dec. 16: Closes at 5 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 17-18: Closed
• Monday-Thursday, Dec. 19-22: Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Friday-Tuesday, Dec. 23-27: Closed
• Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 28-30: Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday-Monday, Dec. 31-Jan. 2: Closed
• Tuesday-Friday, Jan. 3-6: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 7-8: Closed
• Monday, Jan. 9: Open at 6 a.m.

Questions? Contact Patty Findley at ext. 2910 or pfindley@georgefox.edu.

Join us for an evening of slam poetry in the Foxhole on Friday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m.! Students will be performing original work and the proceeds will go to Alpha Psi Omega, the theatre honor society, and help send students to compete at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Fort Collins, Colo., in February. We look forward to seeing you there!

$1 from every drink will be donated to Alpha Psi Omega, and donations will be gratefully accepted.

Questions? Contact Hannah Irish at hannahelizabeth89@gmail.com.

Come to our final Spanish chapel of the semester on Friday, Dec. 9, from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 105. We’ll have a Christmas theme! Worship and hear a message in Spanish. Chapel credit provided.

Willing to drive or need a ride for Christmas break?

We are looking for students with a vehicle who want to make some money while providing excellent transportation service. You can find more info here.

Do you need a ride to or from GFU? For more info, go here.

Come observe Advent in chapel this morning (Wednesday). There will be Christmas music, candy and time to hang out with friends! Our very own Robin Baker will share a short message as our community enters into the Christmas season.

Join us at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the library’s annual Christmas celebration!

We will host our annual wassail party this Monday, Dec. 12, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Please take a break on Dead Day and join us in the MLRC multi-purpose room for snacks, wassail and coffee. Contact Sue Mills (smills@georgefox.edu) for more information.

It’s our treat to you!

Not returning next semester? Following is information regarding your mail.

Graduating Seniors

• You may have given me your address during Exodus in November (Stevens Atrium)
• Mail Services may have contacted you by e-mail.
• If you have not responded, please fill out a pink address card found in the wall rack of the lobbies in Beebe, SUB and Mail Services.
• Return completed address card via campus mail.
• Remember to return your mailbox key before you leave campus.

Note: A $15 fee will be charged to your account for non-returned mailbox key.

Withdrawing

• Fill out a pink forwarding address card – found in wall rack in the post office lobbies.
• Return completed address card via campus mail or drop them off at University Mail Services.
• Remember to return your mailbox key before you leave campus.

Note: A $15 fee will be charged to your account for non-returned mailbox key.

Going on Off-Campus Study?

• You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your forwarding address for the semester.

If you have questions, please e-mail lsartwel@georgefox.edu.

Returning next semester?
Yeah!
Keep your mail box key.
Mail Services will keep and store any packages until you come back from break.
Your mail will be in your mailbox when you return in January.

Have a great Christmas season. See you in January!

Reminder: Applications for spending a semester off campus (studying abroad) for next school year, fall 2012 and spring 2013, are due the first Friday of spring semester – Jan 13, 2012. Interested students should attend an informational meeting scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8, from 8 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 103.

The meeting will discuss the different semester programs available to students as well as application procedures and timeline. Questions regarding finances and credits will be answered. There will be ample time for Q&A with Clint Baldwin and Melanie Newell following the meeting. Three students recently returning from studying abroad will share about their experiences in South Africa, Rwanda and Australia.

Faculty are advised to inform their students about this meeting.

Questions? Contact Melanie Newell at mnewell@georgefox.edu.

The university’s Mail Services will be open on the following days: Dec. 19-22, Dec. 28-30 and Jan. 3-6. Window service hours on those days will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Students can access their mailboxes on all of the open dates listed. Packages can be picked up during the regular window hours on those open dates.

Mail Services will be closed on the following days: Dec. 23, Dec. 26-27 and Jan. 2.

Questions? Contact Linda Sartwell at lsartwel@georgefox.edu.