The Daily Bruin

Don’t forget the library’s annual wassail party Monday, Dec. 14! Take a break and drop by the MLRC anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for snacks, wassail and coffee!

There are only two weeks remaining to do your Christmas shopping! Come check out the new styles of clothing at the Bruin Bookstore and take 25 percent off during our Christmas sale Dec. 14-22. Sale also includes 25 percent off on gift items (does not include diploma frames), 25 percent off on children’s books and 30 percent off on Christmas products.

Store hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. next week, Monday through Friday, during finals.

Senior business capstone groups invite you and your families to join us this Saturday, Dec. 12, for our first community market. It will be held in EHS from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be live Christmas music, great food and local vendors, with a percentage of the sales going toward the Patrick Kibler fund.

Some of the local vendors include Victoria Lavender, Scarf it Up, and authors Dirk Barram, Jim Foster and Erin Macy. Come support the community and our business students while also doing some Christmas shopping.

Any questions e-mail us at dreamlocal@gmail.com.

For those hoping to participate in a semester study program off campus next year, it’s time to get your applications completed and ready to turn in by the deadline on Friday, Jan. 15.

There will be an information table in the Bruin Den on Wednesday, Dec. 16, between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Stop by with your questions for Lon Fendall, director of the Center for Global Studies.

A piece from a recent senior thesis exhibit, an Oregon Symphony 2009-10 season brochure, is missing. If you have any information concerning its whereabouts, please write rwhitley05@georgefox.edu. It was part of a graphic artist’s show and needs to be returned.

The Staff Development Committee would like to thank the university community for joining in our fall 2009 “HUGS for Kids” clothing drive for Love INC. Together, we collected dozens of hats, umbrellas, gloves and scarves as well as several boxes of personal hygiene items and lots and lots of toys! Thank you for making this winter a whole lot more fun and warm for many, many Newberg kids.

Interested in a career in the sports and entertainment industry? Career Services is sponsoring transportation to the Sports and Entertainment Career & Internship Fair at the Rose Garden on February 9th.

The cost is $15, which includes transportation, career fair registration, and a ticket that night’s Blazer game. This offer is limited to the first ten students to sign-up.

Contact Career Services (x2330 or careers@georgefox.edu). Game on!

The Fitness Center will follow the following schedule during the holiday break. On days it is open, the hours are 6 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.

Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 21-22, OPEN
Wednesday through Sunday, Dec. 23-27, CLOSED
Monday through Thursday, Dec. 28-31, OPEN
Friday through Sunday, Jan. 1-3, CLOSED
Monday through Friday, Jan. 4-8, OPEN
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 9-10, CLOSED
Monday, Jan. 11: First day of spring semester

The music department has five MIDI digital pianos for sale — just in time for the holidays!

The Kawai PN60 pianos have 76 keys and are selling for $175 each. They are in excellent working condition and sound great. They can be played with earphones so as not to disturb the family. They feature MIDI connection, an onboard recorder (sequencer), metronome and demo songs. In addition, about 10-12 different sounds are built in to each keyboard.

If you have wanted to hook up your computer to a keyboard, now is the time. These will go fast at this price.

The keyboards are currently in Ross 218 and are available to look at anytime the lab is open. They will be removed on Dec. 18 and will be available for pick-up by appointment Dec 21-24. Any unsold pianos will be posted for sale on craigslist as of Dec 18.

For more information contact:
Debbie Hawblitzel
Administrative Assistant, Performing Arts Department
Telephone: 503-554-2620
E-mail: dhawblit@georgefox.edu

To read more about the piano, click on this link to the owner’s manual.

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 email, 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.

This idea sponsored by the Academic Resource Center/Writing Center and the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Don’t forget: Tickets to the Winter Semi-formal are on sale now in the Bruin Den during lunch and dinner. Pre-buy your tickets and save money! The dance is Sunday, December 13 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Also, don’t forget the swing instructor night on Thursday, December 10 from 8 to 9 p.m. in the Wheeler Gymnasium.

Contact Stacie Laughlin at slaughlin07@georgefox.edu for more information.

Attention Students:

If your living area is cold or you are having heating problems due to the extreme cold weather, please contact your RA ASAP.

– Housing & Residence Life

A retirement reception for Ron and Carolyn Stansell is scheduled from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, in the Duke Atrium of the Stevens Center. Ron has served as professor of religion with a missions emphasis for the past 25 years. Carolyn worked in Student Financial Services for seven years and then, together with Ron, led students in our South American Studies Program for the past five years. They will retire this spring upon returning from Bolivia.

Celebrate with us their years of dedication and valuable contributions to George Fox.

– Religious Studies Department

Support one of the business senior capstone groups by doing some Christmas shopping at the Newberg Community Market this Saturday, Dec. 12, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in EHS. The event will include live Christmas music, local vendors and great food. A percentage of sales will support the Patrick Kibler fund. Questions? E-mail us at dreamlocal@gmail.com.

Please join us in the Klages Dining Room this Thursday, Dec. 10, between 4:30 and 7 p.m. as we celebrate the holiday season with our annual Christmas dinner buffet. This year we’re also pleased to have Dickens carolers strolling and serenading the dining room throughout dinner.

Our menu this year includes many delicious items, including carved roast baron of beef served with natural jus and creamed horseradish sauce; herb grilled chicken breast with spiced apple and cranberry chutney; chicken tamales with ancho rojo and chile verde sauces; lasagna florentine Alfredo with roasted pumpkin and freshly grated nutmeg; Yukon potato gratin with aged cheddar and provencal thyme; and several vegetables and desserts.

The meal is free to all students on meal plans. Staff, faculty and non-meal plan students are invited to join us for only $7 plus two cans of non-perishable food that we’ll be donating to needy families in the Newberg area. Or, the cost is $10 for those with no donations.

Questions? Call our office at ext. 2500.

– Denny Lawrence,
Bon Appetit

The Department of Performing Arts has greatly appreciated the support and attendance of the George Fox University community at our many events. If you have not already done so, we would encourage you to get your tickets for the upcoming Christmas concert soon. There are just a few main floor seats available and some seats available in the balcony for Friday and Saturday.

The performance at Village Baptist is open seating and there are more seats available for the Sunday matinee performance. We look forward to seeing you this weekend.

For concert times and ticket information, visit georgefox.edu/featured_stories/Christmas%202009.html.

Sincerely,
Loren Wenz (Performing Arts)

Join the Christmas celebration at the library’s annual wassail party on Monday, Dec. 14, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the MLRC multi-purpose rooms. Take a break from your desk or from studying and join us for snacks, wassail and coffee. It’s our treat to you!

– The library staff

Crossroads is a program that is joining with Newberg High School to mentor high school freshmen. Come and find out more at an informational meeting Wednesday, December 9 at 8 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room.

Questions?  Contact Kendra Phillips at phillipsk07@georgefox.edu.

Four students will present their fall senior thesis exhibits on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Between 4:30 and 5:15 p.m., Felix Hung and Rebecca Whitley will present their graphic design work in Hoover 105. Also, from 5:30 to 6 p.m., studio artists Crystal Hunt and Laura Beaulaurier will give their artists’ talks in Minthorne Gallery.

The opening reception for the exhibits will be held in the Hoover lobby outside of the Minthorne Gallery from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

The university’s engineering department will present its sixth annual “Wobble-Off” competition from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in the Ron Gregory Atrium in EHS.

Come and enjoy this demonstration of freshman engineering students’ first project — a variety of oscillating steam/air-operated engines. The event highlights the students’ first-year studies in engineering design, solid modeling and machining. The students’ engines will compete in a variety of categories, including maximum speed, minimum vibration, maximum coast, cost efficiency and creativity/craftsmanship.