Alpha Psi Omega, the Spanish and theatre departments and Multicultural Services are co-hosting a Spanish reader’s theatre, “Teatro de las Bohemias!,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in Wood-Mar Auditorium.
Come see George Fox students perform scenes in Spanish from two Spanish plays. Free refreshments will be served.
The annual Lip Sync event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in Bauman Auditorium. Come enjoy a great show with nine lip sync acts competing for a grand prize of $300. The evening will include special appearances by some staff members.
Career Services is hosting a panel discussion, “Women and Work: Managing Multiple Roles,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, in Hoover 105. Successful professionals will be on campus to provide you with insight and encouragement on the challenges of balancing careers and family life. Chapel credit is offered for students, and the event will feature refreshments and door prizes.
The Student Life Office is hiring student employees for the 2009-10 academic year.
Responsibilities and duties include:
1. Share office duties with other students: mail pick up and delivery, receptionist duties, switchboard coverage as needed, triage of students, photocopying, filing and other duties as assigned.
2. Organize and monitor shared office supplies.
3. Create bulletin boards and other types of creative communication endeavors.
4. Data entry.
Qualifications:
1. Eligible for federal work study.
2. Previous experience in an office environment.
3. Interest in Student Life programs and willingness to serve students.
4. Excelling communication skills.
5. Integrity and maintenance of confidentiality.
6. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
7. Knowledge to operate a variety of office equipment and computer programs including:
  - Microsoft Word
  - Excel
  - Access
  - Website maintenance a plus
  - Propensity to learn new software systems.
8. Initiative, accuracy and the desire to pay attention to detail.
9. Self motivated.
10. Team player.
To apply, complete the Student Employment Application. Submit the application along with a cover letter expressing your desire to work in Student Life.
Applications are due to the Student Life Office by Thursday, April 9.
Contact Megan Marsh at mmarsh@georgefox.edu or ext. 2311 with any questions.
Spring Graduates: Commencement information is available on the commencement web page found at:
http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/academic_affairs/commencement/index.html.Â
The women’s basketball national championship T-shirts have arrived at the University Store. Two different styles are available, and one style has youth sizes. Get yours today in celebration of the team’s perfect 32-0 season. Congratulations Bruins!
George Fox will host a national pastoral leadership conference, “Spiritual Discernment As Christian Leadership,” on the Newberg campus May 31 through June 3. The event will feature a panel of leading Christian thinkers from around the country.
Sponsored by the George Fox University Congregational Discernment Project, the conference will address the issue of how Christ effectively leads the church in unity. Plenary sessions, workshops and panel discussions with pastors, teachers and authors will provide attendees with a vision for unity and the tools to practice this leadership approach.
Plenary speakers will be Lloyd Ogilvie, Graham Standish, Paul Anderson, Ruth Haley Barton, Peter Bouteneff, and Leith Anderson. All George Fox students, employees and alumni receive a $50 group discount (registering before May 1); save $100 by registering before April 1.
Be sure to pass the word on to church leaders who might be interested. For more information, visit discernment.georgefox.edu or contact Paul Anderson (Religious Studies) at panderso@georgefox.edu.
Join the 2009 George Fox Medallion Search April 13-17. There is a $200 reward for finding the medallion. For more information and rules visit the Bruin Heritage Society Facebook group!
The First Avenue Career & Grad School Fair is Thursday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center!
Registration forms are available at the table in the SUB and in Career Services (Stevens 220). Registration forms and the $5 fee are due Wednesday, April 1 to Career Services.
Sign up now for an optimal career opportunity!
Do you feel called to serve your school through campus ministries?
Come check out one of the applications for either Chaplain’s Committee or Christian Services Committee. Applications are located on the wall in the Sub.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. Monday, April 13.
Questions? Contact:
Student Chaplain, Andrew Watson, Â or Christian Services Director, Sara Eccleston.
Richter Grant applications are due to Hoover 110 by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. Any questions, please email Carol Jaquith at cjaquith@georgefox.edu.
The university’s Social Work Club is hosting a presentation, “Internet Crimes Against Children,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, in Lemmons 8. The session, presented by Special Agent Micah Persons of the Oregon Department of Justice, will focus on identifying the risks our children face while surfing the Internet, including exploitation by sexual predators. Attendees will learn techniques to keep children safe.
The Portland Center Library is featuring the work of artist Kelly Williams for the months of March and April. Kelly works with watercolors and also creates pieces using a fascinating technique called “encaustic” (meaning “to burn in”), which combines molten beeswax with dry pigment and resin. Please come look at the art and meet the artist at a reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the Portland Center.
Saturday, March 28
Noon – Baseball vs. Pacific Lutheran (2), Morse Field
Sunday, March 29
11 a.m. – Women’s Tennis vs. Lewis & Clark, George Fox campus courts
Noon – Baseball vs. Pacific Lutheran (2), Morse Field
2 p.m. – Men’s Tennis vs. Green River CC (exhibition), George Fox campus courts
Tuesday, March 31
3 p.m. – Men’s Tennis vs. Linfield, George Fox campus courts
For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926.
Fitness Center Hours
March 30 – May 1, 2009
Monday-Wednesday
6 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
10:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday
6 – 7:30 a.m.
9:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2:30-11 p.m.
Friday
6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday
2 – 6 p.m.
Note: Varsity athletes have priority in the center from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. daily.
Don’t forget: An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in the Villa Academic Complex. You can go online to schedule a time to donate blood at givelife.org (sponsor code is GeorgeFox). Each donation potentially saves three lives.
We need your help with chapel. If your interested in the paid position of chapel coordinator, worship band leader, stage designer or graphic designer please check out the applications in the SUB, Spiritual Life House or on Job Connect.
For more questions contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
Fitness Center Hours for spring break:
Saturday & Sunday, March 21-22: Closed
Monday-Thursday, March 23-26: 6 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Friday, March 27: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, March 28-29: Closed
George Fox University Presents Worcester Cathedral Choir of Worcester, England, under the direction of Adrian Lucas, Master-of-the-Choristers and Cathedral Organist.
You are invited to experience an English choral tradition dating back to the 1400s. George Fox University is honored to host the 34 choristers of the Cathedral Choir as they tour the Pacific Northwest.
Free Admission, Tickets required. For ticket information please contact Amy Lorenz at alorenz@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2134.
georgefox.edu/worcester-cathedral
Deepest appreciation is given to Andre and Gail Iseli, members of the George Fox University Board of Trustees, for their patronage of this event.
Saturday, March 21
Noon – Softball vs. Lewis & Clark (DH), Morse Field
Noon – Baseball vs. Cal State-East Bay (DH), Morse Field
1 p.m. – Women’s Golf in Bruin Women’s Invitational, Westbrook Village Golf Course, Peoria, Ariz.
Sunday, March 22
1 p.m. – Baseball vs. Cal State-East Bay, Morse Field
Monday, March 23
Noon – Softball vs. Corban (DH), Morse Field
