Psychology Party!

Friday, February 19th, 2010

We’re having a psychology party welcome to all psychology majors, minors, and those undecided.  It will be at Sue O’Donnell’s house this Sunday evening (Feb. 21) at 6:00pm. If you need directions, please email Elisha Kampfe at:

 ekampfe06@georgefox.edu

 I hope to see you there!

Yearbooks available for pick-up beginning Feb. 22

Friday, February 19th, 2010

If you did not get a chance to pick up a yearbook from last year (2008-09), the week of Feb. 22-26 is your last chance to get your copy!

There will be books out in the Bruin Den starting Monday, Feb. 22, but there is a limited number of books left, so it’s first come, first served. The last day of this event will be determined by how fast the books run out.

Faculty and staff, please help get the word out about these books, especially to those students who may not receive e-nnouncements.

Questions? Contact Hannah Wilcox at hwilcox06@georgefox.edu.

ARC hosts MLA workshop in Stevens 109 Wednesday

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Need help formatting and citing your English papers? Come to an MLA workshop in Stevens 109 at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24. If you have any questions, contact the Academic Resource Center.

Upcoming Bruin home sports events

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Friday, Feb. 19, 6 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs. Lewis & Clark, Wheeler Sports Center / Miller Gym
Friday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m. – Men’s Basketball vs. Lewis & Clark, Wheeler Sports Center / Miller Gym
Saturday, Feb. 20, 9:30 a.m.
– Women’s Tennis vs. Southern Oregon, GFU campus courts
Saturday, Feb. 20, noon – Softball vs. Corban (2), Morse Field

The women’s basketball team has already clinched home-court advantage for all of the Northwest Conference Tournament Feb. 25 and 27 and can win the conference championship outright with a win. The men’s basketball team is tied for third in the conference with Lewis & Clark and can secure its first NWC Tournament berth since 1998 with a win.

The women’s tennis match on Saturday was originally scheduled for Tualatin Hills Tennis Center but has been moved back on campus due to a lack of available courts at THTC and expected nice weather. The Corban doubleheader is the season opener for the softball team.

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

Winter Chamber Concert scheduled in Bauman Auditorium Feb. 22

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

The university will host its annual Winter Chamber Concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in Bauman Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. and there is no admission charge.

Greenroom Worship

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Open mic prayer, song, and scripture.  Bring your Bibles.  Blessings.

Today at 10:40 in Bauman

ASC Central Committee Applications Out

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Applications for ASC will be out on Monday the 22nd.  Interested in being a part of your 2010-2011 student government?  Stop by the ASC offices in the SUB, or just simply pick up an application located outside the offices, on the wall facing the Bruin’s Den. 

 It’s a great way to be involved, let your voice be heard, and make a difference!  Pick up an application!

Diamonds Are Forever (Spring Formal)

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Mark your calendars for a night of glamour and glitz!

Tickets will be sold a week ahead of time!

 April 25th from 8pm-11pm at Montgomery Park

Kite Runner – Movie Night

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Don’t forget! Come watch “Kite Runner,” Friday night (Feb. 19)  at 7 PM in EHS 102.

 Some popcorn and drinks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks as well. Hope to see you there!

Kite Runner showing – Friday, February 19 – 7 pm – EHS 102

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Don’t forget! Come watch “Kite Runner,” Friday night (Feb. 19) at 7 PM in EHS 102.

Some popcorn and drinks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks as well. Hope to see you there!

Kaleo

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Traditional Undergrads!!  Don’t forget to take advantage of your free admission to Kaleo 2010!  When Kids Hurt with Dr. Chap Clark and Dr. Steve Sherwood.  Musical guest JJ Heller.  We will also have 8 break-out session presenters.  For more information about Kaleo and session presenter topics please visit kaleo.georgefox.edu.  If you are interested in volunteering for Kaleo please contact Amy Lorenz at alorenz@georgefox.edu or 503.554.2134.  Free Kaleo t-shirts to volunteers!

Saturday, February 20 from 9:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

Important Update on Housing Deposit:

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

The university is going to postpone requiring a housing deposit for one year. This is based on feedback we received regarding the timing of information about the deposit. We will send out more detailed information in the fall about implementing the deposit for the 2011-2012 academic year.  For 2010-2011 a deposit will not be required.  Thank you for being patient as we work to implement this change

Town Hall Meeting

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Come give your thoughts and opinions about the latest Bonfire design.  This project is for you and we want to know what you think.  Also,come and receive information about ASC and how you can run for Central Committee next year.  If you are not on the meal plan feel free to join us, enter through the Bruin’s Den Annex. 

February 24 at  5:30-6:30pm in the Bon

International Justice Mission schedules Thursday meeting

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Perhaps you saw members of the university’s International Justice Mission at lunch in the Bruin Den last week; now come to the actual meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in Hoover 206. Join us as we prayerfully respond to injustice as a community and further the fight against sex trafficking and human trafficking locally and abroad.

Students present degree trumpet recital Thursday

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Join the Department of Performing Arts in the first recital of the season! Bethany Muhr and Matt Hill will present their degree trumpet recital in Bauman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Admission is free.

Chang shares of experiences in Nicaragua at Faculty Research Forum

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

The university community is invited to a Faculty Research Forum featuring Kelly Chang, assistant professor of psychology, from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in Hoover 105 on the Newberg campus.

In May 2009, Chang and a team of George Fox students worked with at-risk young girls living on a landfill in Nicaragua. She will speak of this experience and her ongoing work with the in-country organization.

ARC Accepting Applications for 2010-11 ARC Consultants

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Do you like showing others ways to be a more effective and efficient student?  Do your friends always come to you to look over their papers before they turn them in?  Do you have a GPA above 3.0?

 If you answered yes to these questions, you might have a future as an ARC Consultant in the Academic Resource Center.

 Applications are now being accepted for the 2010-11 academic year.  Students who will only be on campus during the fall semester are also welcome to apply.  Submit completed materials by Friday, March 5.

 More information is available at http://www.georgefox.edu/arc/application.html or at Job Connect (jobconnect.georgefox.edu).

Spring Formal

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

When: April 25 2010 from 8:00-11:00 PM

Where: TBA

Antique books left in Bruin Bookstore

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Two antique books (copyright 1909 and 1916) were left in the Bruin Bookstore four weeks ago. If these belong to you, please come and identify them and pick them up.

JJ Heller performs in concert Thursday

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Recording artist JJ Heller is on campus this week and will perform in concert beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in the Cap and Gown Room. There is no admission charge to attend.

Heller will also be a musical guest at the Kaleo youth ministry conference, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium and other venues on campus on Saturday, Feb. 20. Heller has been a full-time singer/songwriter since the spring of 2003. She has produced four full-length CDs, which feature an acoustic-folk sound.