Travel Immunizations

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

The Health & Counseling Center would like to remind anyone traveling abroad this spring and summer to prepare early for your vaccinations. We have many openings now, so schedule soon so we can find a time that meets your schedule.

iConnect Interview Workshop

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

What are employers really looking for in the interview? What steps can you take to stand out in the interview process?

Answer these questions and more at the next part in the iConnect Workshop series hosted by Career Services from 11:30AM to 1:30PM on Tuesday, February 23 in Stevens 220. We’ll discuss interviewing tips and strategies that will help you excel in the interview process. Sign up by email: careers@georgefox.edu.

GET SMARTER: Social Media in the Job Search

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Career Services is inviting you to GET SMARTER Social Media Workshop Saturday February 27th, 11AM to 12:30PM in Stevens 208. Enhance your job search savvy and take your job search to the next level with this social media workshop, where you will:

 • Discover powerful tools to connect, engage in conversations, build expertise, and land a job • Explore amazing possibilities with LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook • Write a profile that stands out in the crowd and gets your noticed • Create and maintain your professional identity like a seasoned professional

 These tools will be presented by Amy Taylor, an expert in the social media field. Register at careers.georgefox.edu by Thursdsay, February 25th to take advantage of this opportunity.

Etiquette Dinner

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

The Etiquette Dinner is fast approaching on Wednesday, March 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room.

 Get tickets now at Career Services or in the SUB from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. this week.  Tickets are $10.00 for meal plan students and $14 for non-meal plan students.

 Remember, if you put your name on the list in Career Services, you still need to pay for your ticket and fill out the registration form.  You are not guaranteed a spot without doing so.

 Please email Kendyl Tarbell at ktarbell07@georgefox.edu or call Career Services at ext. 2330 for more information.

Upcoming Bruin home sports events

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m. – Baseball vs. Corban, Morse Field
Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs. Lewis & Clark (NWC Tournament), Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
Friday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m. – Men’s Tennis vs. Puget Sound, campus courts
Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. – Men’s Tennis vs. Pacific Lutheran, campus courts
Saturday, Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m. – Men’s & Women’s Track in Frank Haskins Double Dual Meet, Colcord Field
Saturday., Feb. 27, 11 a.m. – Baseball vs. Menlo (2), Morse Field
Saturday, Feb. 27, Noon – Softball vs. Eastern Oregon (2), Morse Field
Saturday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs. TBA (NWC Tournament), Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym (tentative)
Sunday, Feb. 28, Noon – Baseball vs. Menlo, Morse Field

George Fox will host Lewis & Clark Thursday in the semifinals of the Northwest Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament, and will host the championship game Saturday if the Bruins win. Tickets for all NWC Tournament games are $6 for adults and $3 for students, children 12 and under, and seniors 55 and up.

NWC passes are the only passes that are valid for this tournament; regular-season passes will not be accepted. Only students who attend the schools participating in the tournament will be admitted free with a valid college ID; faculty and staff will need to purchases tickets.

The men’s basketball team will play at Linfield College Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Northwest Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Bruins are the No. 3 seed, the Wildcats No. 2. The Bruins could host an NWC Tournament game Saturday if they win Thursday and No. 4 seed Lewis & Clark upsets No. 1 seed Whitworth.

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

Magnuson, Crabb present junior degree recital March 1

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Students Andrew Magnuson (guitar) and Stephen Crabb (percussion) will present a junior degree recital at 6 p.m. Monday, March 1, in Bauman Auditorium. Admission is free.

Chromey presents recital Friday in Bauman Auditorium

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

The Department of Performing Arts is pleased to present a senior degree composition recital featuring the work of Becca Chromey at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in Bauman Auditorium. Admission is free.

MLA workshop meets Wednesday in Stevens 109

Monday, February 22nd, 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.

Government rep speaks about job opportunities Feb. 25

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Cara Peck, a federal government representative working for the EPA, will be on campus from noon to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, in Stevens 209.

Peck will share the background on the Partnership for Public Service (George Fox’s Career Services is a partner), and speak on breaking down the four common myths about federal employment (low pay, only based in Washington D.C., must have political science background, and “too much bureaucracy”). She also will share her personal federal story, her career path, and resources for helping students find and pursue jobs in the federal government.

Faculty members, please encourage your students who might be interested in this presentation to attend.

Please R.S.V.P. to Career Services at ext. 2330 or careers@georgefox.edu, for this pizza chat.

Upcoming Ministry Opportunity for Fox Women

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

This Friday a group of women will be meeting to participate in serving women that are involved in the sex trade in Portland, OR. We will eat dinner together at 4:30 in the Bon and then leave for Rahab’s Sisters at 5:00. There we will listen to and serve women from the streets of Portland. For more information please contact Ashley Brown at outofthedawn@msn.com

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!