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There’s good news and bad news: The Zumba exercise class will be offered this fall at George Fox, but only in the morning and not in the afternoon. Sessions begin Tuesday, Oct. 18, and run through Thursday, Dec. 15, in Wheeler 211 or the gym (if more space is required).

Classes will meet from 6 to 7 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (with no Thanksgiving class). The cost is $3 per session, and you pay as you go. Sessions are expected to fill up.

If anyone knows of an instructor willing to head up an afternoon class, let Patty Findley know. There is also the option of conducting a class with video.

For those of you disappointed by the fact no afternoon Zumba class is offered, Chehalem Park and Recreation (503-537-2909) offers the following classes at $5 per class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Armory Building on Morton Street), and Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. (Community Center on Second and Howard streets).

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

2011 Fall Webinar Series: Preparing for Employment with leading experts in the field of Career Development.
Wednesdays noon to 1 p.m. in Career Services

Oct. 12 topic: Social Media
Seven Mistakes Job Seekers Make Online
Presenter: Josh Waldman, Social Media Job Search Expert

Upcoming Topics:
Oct. 19 – Brand
Oct. 26 – Career Plan
Nov. 2 – Leadership
Nov. 9 – Interviewing
Nov. 16 – Job Search
Nov. 30 – Job Strategy
Dec. 7 – Social Media/LinkedIn

R.S.V.P. to Career Services

This is a last call for sharing your culture by having a booth at the Cultural Fair. The fair is Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Bruin Den.

Contact Dianna McIntyre or Alex Pia by Oct. 14 to reserve your booth. Ways to share your culture might include music, dance, videos, pictures, crafts, games, and, of course, the all-time favorite: food.

So come join the fun! (We can reimburse you up to $50 for expenses if you give us your receipts.)

The Bruin Bookstore will be closed this Friday through Sunday, Oct. 14-16, for the university’s mid-semester break.

Thank you for supporting your Bruin Bookstore.

Looking for an internship? Check out the Internship Fair, hosted by Career Services, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, in the Edwards-Holman Science Center.

We will be hosting a number of employers. To view a complete list, visit Bruin Careers. Questions? Contact Sidney Tafflinger (stafflinger@georgefox.edu).

Faculty, please let your students know about this great opportunity!

The university’s Symphonic Band, under the direction of Pat Vandehey, will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in Bauman Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Selections to be performed include “Vizcaya” (Vinter), “Redwood” (George), “Ride” (Hazo), “Ammerland” (de Haan) and “The Glory of the Yankee Navy” (Sousa). Also performing will be the Newberg Community Band under the direction of Richard Elliott.

There is no admission charge. For more information, call ext. 2620.

All are welcome to show their support of Tilikum by attending “Potlatch: Foundations for the Future” from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, in the Klages Dining Room. The evening will include a time for worship, entertaining stories from past guests, campers and staff, and information on Tilikum’s future. There is no admission charge.

Light appetizers will be served at 7 p.m. and dessert will follow. Please respond with your R.S.V.P. to Michelle Webber at 503-538-2763 or mwebber@georgefox.edu by Sunday, Oct. 16. We look forward to seeing you there!

On Monday (Oct. 10), Patrick Ray, assistant professor of engineering, will speak about his experiences in Jordan. Before coming to George Fox, Patrick was an assistant professor at Middle East University, specializing in hydraulics/hydrology, numerical methods and engineering economics.

He has also worked as a water systems economist for the Millennium Challenge Corporation and a climate change specialist for the United Nations Development Programme. He is speaking as part of the university’s Liberal Arts and Critical Issues (LACI) program.

Join us from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. Questions? Contact Caitlin Corning at ext. 2673 or ccorning@georgefox.edu.

The program that communicates between the card readers and the chapel credit database system is currently experiencing difficulty. Unless done manually no credit has been given for Tuesday or Wednesday chapels. Technical support is currently fixing the problem and should have those credits uploaded by early next week.

Please wait to notify Spiritual Life if your are still missing those credits until Wednesday of next week. We are trying to fix this issue as quick as possible.

What are the most important elements of MLA style that you need to know to prepare effective papers? Gary Tandy, professor of English, will cover those elements as well as guide you to other resources that can assist you in mastering this academic style of writing.

The session will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in EHS 125. Faculty, please encourage students to attend.

We are still looking for people to represent a country flag in the Oct. 24 chapel to open Cultural Celebration Week. Whether you are native, lived in that country, or have a strong connection, we invite you to be a part of a bi-annual chapel performance.

If you are interested, contact Dianna McIntyre or Shelley Yonemura right away. You will also need to be available for these dates:

• Sunday, Oct 23, 1-2:30 p.m.: You need to be here for the entire practice. We need to coordinate a large group of flag walkers and dancers. You’ll be learning a very easy walk routine.
• Monday, Oct 24, 10:15- 11:30 a.m.: We’ll need you to come to chapel early to line up and receive your flag. Performance will be at the beginning of chapel, around 10:40 a.m.

It’s really important that you attend both events on the times stated. Please make sure you can do this before making a commitment!

For questions or accommodations, please contact Dianna or Shelley by clicking their names in this announcement.

There will be no outgoing U.S. Mail on Monday, Oct. 10, due to the Columbus Day holiday.

Also, the regular staff in Mail and Print Services will be attending a training session on Tuesday, Oct. 11, and will not be on campus that day. Our student employees will be available throughout the day to assist you. Please be patient with them.

Keep in mind that Tuesday is a day after a federal holiday, so the mail will be distributed late.

Regular print and mail service will resume on Wednesday. If you have any concerns or special needs, please contact us no later than Monday morning.

Thanks,
Sherrie Frost (sfrost@georgefox.edu)

Are you interested in attending a professional health program after George Fox? Are you pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-physical therapy, per-optometry or pre-pharmacy? Get informed on what it takes to get into a professional health program. The topics covered will include admission requirements, the application process, and resources available to you at George Fox.

The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 12, in EHS 125 at 5:30 p.m. Faculty, please encourage those students whom you feel might be interested to attend.

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Sweet at jsweet@georgefox.edu.

The weather is getting colder and it’s time to move indoors for exercise. We in Wheeler will be offering the fun and effective Zumba on Tuesdays and Thursdays. E-mail me (Patty Findley) and let me know if you prefer 6-7 a.m. or 5-6 p.m. Classes will be held in WSC 211.

If we get enough takers, we might offer both. Let me know right away so we can get started! Small fee TBA.

Are you interested in mentoring a Newberg high school youth? Contact Violet Read for an application at vread05@georgefox.edu or stop by the Student Life office.

Applications are due Friday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m.

The Tyrone Wells concert is finally here! Get your $5 tickets in the SUB at lunch. You can still add to your living area’s fundraising goal buy purchasing a ticket in the SUB or adding money to the jugs.

Which living area will Tyrone be performing for?!! Questions? Contact Jordan at jhaselnus09@georgefox.edu.

The Tyrone Wells concert is tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium! Help support Team Win With Quinn (Ryan and Meredith Dougherty family) and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Tickets are $10 at the door, and the doors open at 7 p.m. What a great way to celebrate homecoming. See you there!

Homecoming 2011 takes place this weekend, Oct. 7-9, and more than 400 people have already registered to attend!

The weekend is filled with great opportunities for the George Fox community to come together. From the lectures, professional networking, and theater on Friday, to the tailgate party, sporting events, and the all-new Homecoming Gala on Saturday, there is something for everyone – alumni, employees and students.

And don’t miss the special homecoming worship on Sunday morning with music led by Olivia Pothoff (’00) and other alumni, a sketch by the University Players, and a message from Steve Sherwood.

To get information, see who’s coming, check out the student events, or register, visit homecoming.georgefox.edu.

Celebrate diversity with others from around the world through music, dancing, singing and more!

There are only two days left to sign up for this year’s “World’s Got Talent.” If you dance, sing, act, etc. and want to share your talent with Fox and the surrounding community, don’t delay.

Sign up now up in the student life office. Last day to sign up is Friday, Oct. 7. Auditions will be held on Oct. 11.

Contact Anya Frolova (afrolova08@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Are you interested in mentoring a Newberg high school youth? Contact Violet Read for an application at vread05@georgefox.edu or stop by the Student Life office.

Applications are due Friday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m.