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.
KFOX shows are now available to download for free on iTunes U. Miss a show? Don’t have time to tune in? Subscribe to the podcast instead! Check it out at tinyurl.com/KFOXiTunesU. Listen to KFOX at kfoxradio.georgefox.edu.
As a reminder, you are invited to an all-community Christmas chapel from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, in Bauman Auditorium. The chapel will include Christmas carols, a choir performance and a special Christmas message from Robin Baker.
Two art exhibits are on display in the Murdock Learning Resource Center through January:
Twentieth Century Art
The artworks in this exhibit were completed by students in ARTS382, Twentieth Century Art, to help them gain a better understanding of what is involved in making an artwork in the style of a well-known 20th century artist. Each of the pieces on exhibit represent a 20th century style, such as Dada, German expressionism or op art, through the particular mode of an artist who worked in each style. The styles include both studio arts and graphic design styles. Some of the styles represented in this exhibit are Plakatstil, Earth Art, Neo Dada, Art Nouveau, Pop Art and Neo-Expressionism.
Also on display are four images by student Rachel Belgard, who has entitled her show “Tangible Design.”
The university community is invited to a Spanish chapel scheduled for 10:40 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, in Hoover 105. Event will include Spanish worship songs and a guest speaker.
Attention Students:
If you haven’t already done so, please take a few minutes to complete this short survey for The Crescent.
With winter upon us, there may be rare occasions when classes need to be canceled and offices closed due to adverse weather conditions or for other emergency reasons.
The provost decides if conditions warrant canceling classes or closing offices for the Newberg campus and the Portland and Salem centers. Major considerations are road conditions, ice, utility service disruption, and how long the severe weather or emergency is likely to last. Decisions on day classes are announced by 6:30 a.m., if possible. Most decisions on evening classes are posted by 2:15 p.m..
In no circumstances should employees or students put themselves in danger in an attempt to get to campus.
To find out if a closure decision has been made when bad weather occurs:
To read the employee policy regarding school closures, visit blogs.georgefox.edu/CampusAlerts/?p=8.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs. Lewis-Clark State, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
This is the last home event for George Fox athletics in 2009. The next home games are Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, when Northwest Conference play begins for both basketball teams, the women at 4 p.m. and the men at 6 p.m. The Bruin women are ranked ninth in the latest WBCA poll and 10th in the D3hoops.com poll.
For more information, visit the Bruin athletics website at gfubruins.com or call the sports information office at ext. 2926.
During halftime of this Saturday’s 7 p.m. women’s basketball game against Lewis-Clark State, enjoy students Peter Luginbill and Andy Neufeld as they perform amazing trampoline feats. See you in the gym.
Join the psychology department for our second annual Christmas cookie decorating party between noon and 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Bring your lunch to Cap & Gown B/C and start the Christmas holidays off right. Party will include gingerbread, candy canes, sprinkles and sugar cookies. Don’t miss the festivities!
In celebration of the Civil War, come over on Thursday, Dec. 3, and choose the cupcake of your choice, Beavers or Ducks, at the Bruin Den and Villa Cafe for only 75 cents. Show your colors and eat them proudly!
Come wish Kendra Irons well as she finishes her final semester at George Fox and completes her move to Texas. As an associate professor, Kendra has been an important part of our Religious Studies Department for the past six and a half years.
A farewell reception is scheduled from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the Hoover Lounge (Hoover 250). Both colleagues and students will miss her.
There are still 10 Compassion Children packets available in the Spiritual Life House. Come pick one up and support a child for only $1.20 a day.
Come join us for an all-community Christmas chapel from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, in Bauman Auditorium. The chapel will include Christmas carols, a choir performance and a special Christmas message from Robin Baker. All are invited to join!
Tickets are now on sale for the winter formal “Swing Into A Knight Of Enchantment.”
Stop by the table in front of the ASC offices in the SUB to pre-purchase your tickets. Buy a pair and save money! Tickets will be on sale during lunch and dinner until Friday, December 11. Prices go up at the door!
Contact Stacie Laughlin at slaughlin07@georgefox.edu for more information.
Attention Students:
Bruin Blend coffee is being specially introduced this week to the GFU student community, by a senior capstone business team, Cause for Change.
They will be offering a buy 2 bags get 1 bag free promo for all students in the SUB this week from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bruin Blend bags costs $12…do you have any coffee lovers in your life? Bruin Blend is available both in whole beans or grinds, they make great Christmas gifts and will warm the hearts of the drinker!
Check out Bruin Blend online at www.BruinBlend.com.
Contact Robin Ballard at rballard05@georgefox.edu for more information.
If you haven’t already, please submit your November timesheet to your supervisor by the morning of Wednesday, December 2 to ensure that you are paid on Tuesday, December 15. Be sure your name is typed or printed legibly at the top, it is complete and accurate, and you have signed it. Thank you.
– Human Resources
