Webinars on Public Service Jobs and Internships

Monday, February 7th, 2011

Internships – Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m.

This webinar is for students interested in finding and applying for internships in the federal government. There are new changes to student programs, and during this webinar, we will highlight a number of internships across government, and show students how to research, find and apply for an internship.

Full-time jobs in the Federal Government – Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m.

This webinar is for students interested in finding and applying for full-time jobs within the federal government. During this session, we will highlight a number of agencies and positions across government, and show students how to research, find and apply for an opening that is right for them.

Contact Career Services for more information: careers@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2330

Spring Theological Conference discusses theology of the land

Sunday, February 6th, 2011

How does our relationship to the land affect our relationship to God and to others? That is the central question of the Spring Theological Conference this week, Monday through Wednesday (Feb. 7-9).

Join this important discussion at the following events:

  • Monday Chapel: Ray Aldred (Cree) asks whether there is a theology of the land.
  • Monday Panel: Richard Twiss, Ray Aldred and Randy Woodley respond to questions about God and Land, Lemmons 8 (Calder Lecture Hall), 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday Intellectual Feast: Ray Aldred presents “Does God Love the Land?”,  Hoover Lounge, 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday Chapel: Ray Aldred presents “Stories of the Land”

Housing Deposit Clarification from Student Financial Services (SFS)

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Student Financial Services would like you to know what is needed for SFS clearance for housing deposits.

1. Your student account must be paid in full. If on a payment plan, your February payment must be received and any amount not covered by your payment plan must be paid.

2. Regardless of who pays your deposit, you (the student) must stop by SFS (First floor of the Stevens Center). If accepted, we will give you a Housing Deposit Confirmation slip. Without this, your deposit has not been recorded.

3. A payment received in any other way won’t be processed as a deposit and instead it will overpay the account or pay your next monthly payment. We routinely refund over-payments so if you get a refund check you are not expecting, stop by our office!

ARC Appointment Signups in the SUB

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Need an ARC appointment for that paper that’s coming up? Have a class that requires an ARC appointment?

Look for the ARC table in the SUB during lunch on Monday through Wednesday, February 7-9, and make an appointment for this week, next week, next month, or beyond.

Email arc@georgefox.edu if you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

Kaleo Volunteers Needed!

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Are you interested in volunteering for Kaleo? Free Kaleo t-shirts given to each volunteer! Volunteers will be used at various times during the event.

Please contact Amy Lorenz if you are interested. alorenz@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2134

Scholarship application for returning undergraduates delayed

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Please be aware that the scholarship application for traditional undergraduates returning in 2011-12 is delayed. We are working through some technical issues with access. Please look to E-nnouncements for information when we make it live. We are sorry for the delay.

– Student Financial Services

The Dating Game Applications Due Monday, Feb. 7

Friday, February 4th, 2011

If you are an eligible bachelor or bachelorette, your applications are due for the Dating Game at 5pm on Monday, February 7, 2011!

Jackie Hamlin

e-mail: jhamlin07@georgefox.edu

Orientation Coordinator Applications due today

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Orientation Coordinator applications are due today. Please drop them off in Student Life by 5 pm. If you have questions or concerns, please email Stephanie at sstcyr@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

May/Summer Class Offerings

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Interested in taking a class that is completed in just three weeks time? Or try a class online through George Fox this summer? These opportunities can help you lighten your load during the regular school year or “catch up” to maintain pace for graduation. Both May Term and summer online classes offer a great opportunity to complete course credit without the distraction of other classes at the same time. In addition, the tuition for these classes is half the normal per credit rate during fall and spring. Check out class.georgefox.edu for a list of classes offered (choose Summer 2011, Traditional Undergraduate).

Registration opens February 7 and since Summer Term classes are offered at the discretion of instructors, it is important that you register for May Term by Friday, April 15, so instructors can determine if enough students are enrolled; otherwise, a class may be canceled due to low enrollment. If you have questions about the applicability of a class to your degree requirements, feel free to contact your enrollment counselor for more information.

Exam Study Session – Feb. 6 – 7 pm to 10 pm

Friday, February 4th, 2011

This is a business lab event for students preparing for upcoming Econ 202 or 201 course exams. It is open to all business students seeking extra help on course material or concepts. The session will be guided by course study guides to cover exam material. It will be run by two student tutors. Business students are encouraged to come ask questions.

February 6
7:00 pm-10:00pm
Hoover 209

For more information contact:
Cy Senestraro
e-mail: csenestraro09@georgefox.edu

Bon Appetit celebrates Chinese new year Friday

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Join us in Klages Friday night (Feb. 4) for dinner as we help celebrate Chinese New Year 2011, the year of the rabbit.

Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade. The Chinese calendar is based on a combination of lunar and solar movements, which is why the Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year.

The meal is free to meal plan students and only $8 for everyone else.

– Bon Appetit

Pass/No Pass Option Available

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Pass/No Pass option still available this week in the Registrar’s Office for Juniors & Seniors. Stop by the registrar’s office in Stevens Center anytime Thursday or Friday to fill out the form.

Friday, February 4th is the last day to change your class to the pass/no pass option.

Requirements for Pass/No Pass eligibility are:

Junior or senior standing, which is 62 credits or more

Elective courses only, cannot be a course for major or general education requirements

Cumulative GPA of 2.00

Must earn a C- or higher in the class to receive credit for the course

Upcoming Bruin home sports events

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Saturday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Lewis & Clark, Wheeeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
Saturday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Lewis & Clark, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym

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

Mission Year representative visits campus Thursday

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Are you interested in missions? We will be hosting Mission Year’s Sara Mendoza Thursday (Feb. 3), and she will be available to answer any questions about the organization (missionyear.org).

If you’re interested in what they do, we welcome you to come talk with Sara. She will be available at lunch in the Bruin Den or at 3:30 p.m. in the Spiritual Life House (on the corner of Sheridan and Meridian). She also will speak in Shalom at 9 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room. We hope to see you there!

Steve Sherwood speaks in chapel Wednesday

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Come join us this morning (Wednesday) for chapel to hear Steve Sherwood (Religious Studies) speak on the topic of Wise/Wounded. We look forward to worshiping with you!

Film ‘Garbage Dreams’ shown Wednesday

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Get Spiritual Life Credit for watching a “trashy movie.” Our Faith and Film Series for Wednesday night (Feb. 2) is Garbage Dreams. Follow the story of these Egyptian “Trash boys” to find out why there is a revolution taking place in Egypt right now. Come watch this short film (53 minutes) and then we can do a little trash-talking about how this affects us and our trash here in Newberg.

Join us at 9 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Housing Selection Information

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

With housing selection coming up in just over a month, there are a few details students should be aware of for the 2011-2012 selection process.

1) Students 21 years old or older and students with senior status (93+ credits) as of the first day of classes (August 29, 2011) will be eligible to live off campus.

2) A $150 non-refundable housing deposit will be paid in order to be eligible to go through housing sign ups.

Details about the housing deposit:

1)     You will be able to pay your deposit now through March 11th in order to go through housing selection.

2)     You will need to have a current account (as determined by Student Financial Services) in order to pay your housing deposit.

3)     The deposit may be refunded if you withdraw it prior to housing selection or do not go through housing selection. If you withdraw your deposit prior to selection, then you will not go through selection.

4)     Once you have received a housing assignment your deposit will then be applied toward your fall charges.

5)     The housing deposit will be forfeited if you cancel your housing after receiving an assignment.

6)     If you will be living with an RA or chosen by an RA to live in a house you will need to submit your housing deposit in order to keep your housing assignment.

Note: Students who are eligible to live off-campus and do not submit a housing deposit will automatically be designated as off-campus for the fall.

3) In order to be considered for Le Shana Hall, your group will need to have 6 people. Groups of 5 will not be considered for Le Shana. Groups of six that are not able to make it into Le Shana will be placed in either two adjacent Weesner Village apartments or three adjacent Coffin Hall rooms.

4) Coffin Hall, one floor of Coffin Hall will be available for returning female students. There will not be any rooms in Coffin for returning male students.

For information about housing selection, please visit the Housing and Residence Life website: reslife.georgefox.edu

Student Health 101

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

The February issue of Student Health 101 has been sent out and has some great articles including:
– Learn the keys to healthy and happy relationships
– Get to work on your future right now
– A great spring break without getting burned
– Eating disorders: Do you know the signs?
– Learning to appreciate people’s differences
– Immunization information if you are doing a Junior’s Abroad trip or traveling overseas
-and much more!
Go to http://readsh101.com/georgefox.html for more information.

Kaleo Volunteers Needed

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Are you interested in volunteering for Kaleo?  Free Kaleo t-shirts given to each volunteer! Volunteers will be used at various times during the event on February 26th.

Please contact Amy Lorenz if you are interested. alorenz@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2134

GET SMART Job Search Workshop

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

It’s not too late to GET SMART! Career Services will be hosting a FREE GET SMART Job Search workshop on February 5th from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. in the Villa Academic Complex.

Registration ends Thursday, February 3rd. Register via Bruin Careers (mygfu>Career Services> BruinCareers).

For more information, please contact Angela Doty at adoty@georgefox.edu.
Thanks!