University hosts Native North American symposium June 10-12

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

The university will host the seventh annual Symposium on Native North American Theology and Mission in the Hoover Academic Building on the Newberg campus June 10-12. Events will be held throughout the day, and evening sessions are free and open to the public. The event is sponsored by the North American Instititute for Indigenous Theological Studies.

For more event or schedule details, contact Randy Woodley at rwoodley@georgefox.edu.

Bookstore closes June 28-July 5 for year-end inventory

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

The Bruin Bookstore, textbook annex and its online store will close to conduct the annual year-end inventory process starting at noon on Monday, June 28. To guarantee project accuracy, we are not able to conduct any business during this closure. Phone calls, voice mail messages and e-mails will not be responded to until this procedure is completed. There also will not be any money on hand to make change. Please plan ahead to get all your Bruin necessities before June 28. We truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

The bookstore will reopen starting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, after the July 4 holiday weekend. Thank you for supporting your Bruin Bookstore!

Oil paintings are on display, for sale in library

Monday, June 7th, 2010

An art show of oil paintings by Kathleen Jones, titled “Still about the trees,” is now on display in the Murdock Learning Resource Center through July.

Jones has taken classes at George Fox, where she majored in studio arts, and her paintings are displayed at the Alison Inn & Spa, Providence Newberg Hospital, Hazelden Newberg and Art Elements Gallery in Newberg. She participated in the Artist Village in McMinnville and received the People’s Choice award. Her paintings are available for purchase, with 20 percent of the proceeds going for library art books and to the university’s art department.

Bruin Den announces lunch specials for the week

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Tuesday Expo: Oregon bay shrimp & basil linguini tossed with fresh tomato and lemon cream sauce, served with green salad & medium soda or small bottled water.  $5

Wednesday: Pizza palouzza featuring classic pepperoni, Latin chicken or roasted vegetable pizza, served with hand-tossed Caesar salad and medium soda or small bottled water. $5

Thursday: Wok-style fried chicken with yakisoba noodles and sweet chili sauce, served with spring roll and medium soda or small bottled water. $5.50

Friday: Tuscan beef panini with artichoke pesto aioli, fresh spinach, roasted tomatoes and creamy goat cheese, served with choice of fries or small garden salad and small bottled water or medium soda. $5.50

FoxTALE will be unavailable for one hour on June 8

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 7 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, June 8, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

– IT

Bruin Den announces lunch specials for this week

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Following are the Bruin Den’s lunch specials for this week.

Wednesday, June 2: Assorted artisan-style pizzas featuring Italian tomato basil, pesto chicken or classic pepperoni served with hand-tossed Caesar salad and medium soda or small bottled water. $5

Thursday, June 3: Thai ginger chicken and noodles served with sliced melon with medium soda or small bottled water. $5

Friday, June 4: House-roasted turkey panini with roasted red peppers, sweet basil aioli, fresh spinach and provolone cheese served with choice of fries or small green salad with medium soda or small bottled water. $5.50

Beebe Post Office Closed

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

The Beebe Post Office will be closed on Friday morning – 6:00 Am – 12:00 Noon while Custodial re-finishes the floor.  The Beebe Post Office will re-open at Noon – with shiny floors!

Sorry for any inconvenience.

University Mail Services

University offices closed Monday to observe Memorial Day

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

All university offices in Newberg and at regional sites will be closed on Monday, May 31, to observe the Memorial Day holiday. Libraries in Newberg and at the Portland and Salem centers also will be closed.

Information provided regarding this weekend’s e-mail conversion

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Following are guidelines regarding this weekend’s e-mail conversion, scheduled to begin Friday night and be completed by Tuesday, June 1:

  • The conversion process may take all three days for your e-mail to be converted.
  • Begin sending and receiving in mail.georgefox,edu Friday after 7 p.m. (PDT)
  • Your George Fox e-mail address will remain the same

Go to georgefox.edu/email-conversion for detailed information.

If you have always forwarded your George Fox e-mail, you need to update your forwarding. You can forward your georgefox e-mail to any non-GFU e-mail account you wish (including your non-GFU Gmail). Here are step-by-step instructions to forward your e-mail from the new system:

  • Go to mail.georgefox.edu and login to your George Fox Gmail account. In the upper right hand corner of the screen, click on “Settings.”
  • In the settings menu, click on “Forwarding” and “POP/IMAP.”
  • In the Forwarding and POP/IMAP menu, select “Forward a copy of incoming mail to.” A box will pop up asking for your forwarding address.
  • After you enter your forwarding address and click next, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to your forwarding address. Check your e-mail at the address to which you are forwarding and you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Click on the link provided to confirm the request.
  • You will then be directed to a Gmail page confirming that your George Fox Gmail account will now be forwarded to another e-mail address.
  • See Forwarding Your George Fox E-mail for instructions with illustrations.

University hosts science camp Aug. 9-13 in EHS

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

The university is offering a summer science camp Aug. 9-13. Sessions will meet between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day in EHS. The topic this year is physical science. Please check out the camp website for details and a registration form. Questions? Contact Teresa Arnold at tarnold@georgefox.edu.

Bon Appetit announces lunch specials for this week

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Following are Bon Appetit’s lunch specials for this week.

Tuesday: Cajun-style chicken fettuccine alfredo served with fresh asparagus and garlic bread with choice of medium soda or small bottled water. $5.50

Wednesday: Artisan-style woodstone pizza featuring Blakes five-cheese supreme with Italian meats and veggies; served with hand-tossed Caesar salad and medium soda or small bottled water. $5

Thursday: Indo curry saute featuring diced chicken breast, choice of curries, vegetables, dried fruits and basmati rice; served with grilled flat bread and choice of medium soda or small bottled water. $5.50

Friday: Iron-grilled chicken panini with roasted red pepper and basil pesto; served with choice of fries or Caesar salad with medium soda or small bottled water. $5.50

Apply now to study off-campus in fall of 2010 or spring of 2011

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Those interested in studying off-campus for a semester in the fall of 2010 or the spring of 2011 are invited to apply. For those accepted, tuition covers such study (including room/board), and even international airfare cost is credited back to George Fox accounts.

This is a great opportunity, but students must apply now. To learn more, contact Clint Baldwin (Center for Global Studies) at cbaldwin@georgefox.edu. For program possibilities, see the listing of overseas locations on the university’s website.

Career Services hosts final job search sessions this week

Monday, May 24th, 2010

The last two sessions of Career Services’ May Daze job search series are scheduled Tuesday, May 25, and Thursday, May 27, at 4 p.m. in the Career Center, Stevens 220. The sessions will be “Navigating an Unwelcoming Job Market: Finding the Jobs” and “Networking: Establishing a Presence Online and In-Person.”

Haigh presents on ethical implications of consumer behavior June 11

Friday, May 21st, 2010

The ethical implications of consumer behavior will be the topic of a School of Business speaker series event Friday, June 11, at The Grand Hotel at Bridgeport, located off Interstate-5 at the Durham Exit in Tualatin.

Justine Haigh, an associate professor of marketing at George Fox, will present “Beyond corporate social responsibility: What about the consumer?” The session will run from 7 to 9 a.m. and include a continental breakfast at a cost of $20 per person. Registration information is available on the School of Business website. Attendees are asked to R.S.V.P. by Friday, June 4.

Following is Haigh’s synopsis of the event: “We seem to enjoy finger pointing, blogging, and tweeting about unruly organizations and their failure to adhere to the law, ethical standards, and/or international norms. Caught up in these debates, however, we seldom reflect on our own consumption patterns. We will explore ethical principles of global consumers, but more importantly, local Portlanders’ perspectives will be considered in an attempt to gauge our commitment to the social good.”

Boys basketball camp scheduled in Miller Gymnasium May 24-27

Friday, May 21st, 2010

A boys basketball mini-camp is scheduled in Miller Gymnasium Monday through Thursday, May 24-27, between 5 and 7 p.m. Camp is for grades 2-5 and the cost is $60 (or, for those in the George Fox family, $60 for two participants). The fee includes a T-shirt and eight hours of instruction.

E-mail or call Mark Sundquist (msundqui@georgefox.edu or 503-550-2003), or register at the door.

University offers several sports camps this summer

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Are you looking for a great sports camp for you or your kids this summer? Visit gfubruins.com and click the “Sports Camps” link. The university is offering tennis, baseball, basketball and volleyball camps this summer. It’s a wonderful opportunity for skill building in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

Anderson, Borg engage in public dialogue on Jesus and Gospels Saturday

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

The university community is invited to hear Paul Anderson (Religious Studies) and Marcus Borg engage in a public dialogue on the origin and development of the Gospels this Saturday, May 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Reedwood Friends Church, 2901 S.E. Steele, in Portland.

This engagement is potentially historic, as the Fourth Gospel (John) has for nearly two centuries been excluded from historical Jesus studies for the first three quests for Jesus. Anderson, as founding co-chair of the John, Jesus, and History Project (SBL, now in its ninth year), is calling for a fourth quest for Jesus – one that includes John in the mix.

Borg is a biblical scholar and author. He is a fellow of the Jesus Seminar and holds a doctor of philosophy degree from Oxford University.

The lecture is free and open to the public; early seating is advised.

Reminder: Summer Fitness Center hours

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Wheeler Sports Center’s summer Fitness Center hours are as follows:

Monday through Friday (no weekend hours): 6-8 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; 3:30-7:30 p.m. (note change here from 4-8 p.m.)

The center will be closed Memorial Day (May 31) and July 4.

Be considerate of Genesis guests when parking May 20-21

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

On Thursday and Friday, May 20-21, we will welcome our first group of new incoming students and their families for Genesis. Please help welcome them to George Fox by sacrificing your parking spot in the Wood-Mar, Hoover and Stevens lots and relocating to the Bauman or Pennington lots, the campus side of Meridian Street, Sheridan Street, or North Street.

Thank you in advance for doing this on Thursday and Friday!

Career Services’ job search series continues this week

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Career Services’ May Daze job search series continues this week with a session at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 20, in Stevens 220. The title of the session will be “The Art and Science of Interviewing: Be a Star!” Contact Career Services at ext. 2330 for more information.