The Daily Bruin

Join us in honoring Dwight Kimberly’s contribution to George Fox at his retirement reception in the EHS Atrium this Monday, April 25, between 1 and 2:30 p.m. See you there!

The university’s offices and libraries will be closed on Friday, April 22, to observe Good Friday. The Newberg library will be closed Friday and Sunday but will be open between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday. The Portland Center library will be closed Friday through Sunday.

Do you have interesting, fun photos taken of campus events/activities, sporting events, or general student life?

The staff at yearbook would love to include photos taken by students and staff. If you would like your photos featured, e-mail them to Tyler VanderZanden at tyler.vanderzanden@gmail.com.

At the end of every school year, many students leave behind good, usable items. These items often include blankets, clothing, kitchen supplies, small appliances, etc. In an effort to keep the dumpsters from overflowing and to be better stewards of the resources, Phase II was initiated. Plant Services is happy to receive anything that students do not want to take home.

The items gathered are sorted and made available to student summer help and staff, but most of the items are given to different organizations in the local area, such as Rescue Mission, Goodwill, unwed mothers’ homes, Love Inc., etc.

Here are some guidelines:

• Please do not donate damaged or soiled items.
• Barrels will be placed in the lobbies of the dorms and central living areas (porches of Weesner, Beals, Hoskins, Munn, Wilder, Villa Road Houses, Newlin Apartments, etc.)
• Please do not place trash in the barrels labeled “Phase II.”
• There are drop boxes for your trash located strategically on the campus.
• By law, computers, monitors and TVs cannot go into the trash. They can be placed beside the barrels (please note if broken).

Questions? Contact Debby O’Kelley at dokelley@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to a mid-morning goodbye reception for French Professor Sylvette Norre. We’ll host it between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 25, in Minthorn 200.

Join us in thanking her and wishing her well.

Are you around this summer and want to help new incoming students around Fox? Come help with Genesis. As a Genesis volunteer you receive breakfast, lunch and a free T-shirt, not to mention the opportunity to get to know your future fellow classmates! Here are the dates (you don’t need to be available for all dates):

* May 19, 20
* June 16, 17, 18
* July 8

Please R.S.V.P. to Rachel Powell at rpowell@georgefox.edu and please indicate which dates you can help.

A brand-new local company, Valley Repertory Theatre, founded by George Fox University alumni Stephen Pick and Caleb Thurston, will begin a full season of theatrical performances in Newberg starting in September 2011.

Valley Repertory Theatre’s inaugural season will feature four plays ranging from original work to contemporary drama to classic comedy. Guided by the theme “Walk a Mile,” each play offers the people of Newberg an opportunity to better understand their neighbors and to tread the globe for a few moments in someone else’s shoes.

Auditions for Walk a Mile: Stories of Newberg and A Christmas Carol will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at C.S. Lewis Academy Performing Arts Complex at 609 Wynooski St., Newberg. Actors ages 15 and older of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to audition, and all positions will be on a volunteer basis for this inaugural season. To sign up or for more information, contact Stephen Pick at stephenpick@valleyrep.org.

As part of the development of Walk a Mile: Stories of Newberg, VRT will be interviewing several local people of diverse cultures and ages. Those with stories to share are encouraged to call the theatre at 971-832-9202 or visit the company’s website, valleyrep.org, to access the downloadable application form. Applications should be mailed to VRT at P.O. Box 3242 Newberg, OR 97132 before May 23, 2011.

A season kick-off dessert is also planned for Sunday, June 12, at 6 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

For more information about the season, auditions or additional programming, please see the company’s website: valleyrep.org.

Valley Repertory Theatre’s 2011-2012 season includes:

Walk a Mile: Stories of Newberg
September 2011

A Christmas Carol
November 2011

The Sunset Limited
January 2012

Harvey
March 2012

The university’s engineering department invites all to its annual Freshman Robot Maze Competition, taking place Wednesday (April 20) at 3:15 p.m. in the EHS Atrium. Come join us!

Questions? Contact Neal Ninteman at nninteman@georgefox.edu.

The last issue of The Crescent comes out today! Look for stories about the first Act Six cadre graduating and photos from the George Fox fashion show.

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.

Stop by the Student Life front desk or the ARC to pick up a blank card, or use your own.

Sponsored by the Academic Resource Center.

Come enjoy an evening of nine short documentaries produced this semester in the documentary production class. The films focus on a range of topics, including homelessness, marriage, tennis, creation, music, art and llamas.

The screening begins Wednesday, April 20, at 6 p.m. in EHS 102. Questions? Contact Sarah Gibson at sgibson@georgefox.edu.

Fear? Panic? Nerves? Come explore who you are in the Acting I: Fundamentals May Term. Within a safe group setting, the focus will be on exploration, discovery, and truthful moments. No leotards, no skills, no problem (specifically for non-theatre majors). Sign up this week!

A May term that is enjoyable?  Yes, yes there is!  Field trips, movies, discussion; come experience Principles of Sociology.  3 credits in 3 weeks!

ASC is looking for graphic design students interested in being involved in the creation of next year’s Bruin Directory. Applications are available outside the ASC offices in the Bruin Den. These positions will be awarded stipends through ASC.

E-mail Tyler VanderZanden at tvanderzande07@georgefox.edu for more information.

Please take this quick survey for Spiritual Life! We have free SpiL T-shirts for the first 15 people to take the survey today!

Come in to the Spiritual Life office to pick up your T-shirt. We’re located on the corner of Sheridan and Meridian.

Click here to take the survey.

Correction to prior e-nouncement: Graduate students may now charge books to their student account at the Bruin Bookstore and at store.georgefox.edu for summer semester. The ability to charge books will remain available (for graduate students only) until end of day on Monday, April 25.

If graduate students need to use their student account for purchases after April 25, they will need to acquire a voucher from student financial services.

The Bruin Bookstore textbook buyback begins next week, Monday through Friday, April 25-29, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day.

We know you want a fist full of cash … and we want to give it to you! Come see us in the SUB, right outside the Bruin Bookstore.

Faculty, please let your students know about the buyback.

Twitter Your Way to a GREAT Job!
Come learn simple techniques to find niche jobs and get noticed before others.

Twitter has exploded to over 100 million users around the world and is rapidly becoming a fantastic career tool. Are you using it effectively?

This is the fifth of a series of nine webinars on job search techniques for the graduate. Join us  Wednesday, April 20 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Career Services office.  If you will be around campus mark your calendars for the last four!

April 27: Mark Goulston, Listening
May 4: Devora Zack, Networking
May 11: Peter Weddle, Career Strategy
May 18: Martin Yate, Job Search

Come and wish Howard Macy well as he retires after 21 years of service to George Fox. As a biblical studies professor and colleague, Howard is loved and appreciated by many students, as well as faculty and staff members. Please bring cards if you like, as well as your special thoughts and hugs.

Join us in the Hoover atrium between 4 and 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 19.

Don’t forget the engineering department’s annual Engineering Expo, featuring project displays from Senior Design and Servant Engineering teams for companies and organizations such as Daimler, A-dec, NASA, 219 Technologies, Providence, 5-Rock Ranch, Medical Teams International, and Oregon Commission for the Blind.

FTC robot scrimmages from local high school FIRST Robotics teams also will be featured. Refreshments are provided and all are welcome!

Join us in the EHS Atrium anytime between 4:30 and 7 p.m. this Thursday, April 21. Contact Kristin Bontrager at kbontrager@georgefox.edu for more information.