Participate in chapel survey

Friday, February 13th, 2009

The Office of Spiritual Life would like to invite all members of our community to take part in a survey regarding the 2008-2009 chapel. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=LfB0JdJmQfZvqYdUKMG_2fUw_3d_3d

Questions regarding chapel or the survey can be sent to spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

“Battle of the Rock Bands” results

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Congratulations to the members of  the Eye Candy band, Tyler Bowers, Jack Hartmann, Michael Wolber, and Nathan Widdicombe.  They were the winners of “Battle of the Rock Bands” Thursday night.

Spring 2009 Commencement information available online

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Attention: Graduating Seniors!

Commencement information is available on the GFU website at http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/academic_affairs/commencement/index.html.  In addition, Commencement brochures will be mailed the week of February 16.

If you have additional questions after reviewing the web page and brochure, please contact Karlyn Fleming at kfleming@georgefox.edu.  Thank you.

Nursing students seek participants in nutritional survey

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Attention: Juniors & Seniors!

Please help a few fellow nursing students out and evaluate your own eating habits by taking this quick 10-question survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8MDAV5g3DaSjeXPlN70dug_3d_3d

Contact Alison Bennett at abennett05@georgefox.edu for more information.

‘Pink Zone’ T-shirts for sale through athletics office

Friday, February 13th, 2009

A limited number of George Fox “Think Pink” T-shirts that the women’s basketball team and cheerleaders wore at the Feb. 6 “Pink Zone” game are available for $10. Money goes toward breast cancer research. E-mail MaryJo McCloskey or Patty Findley (Athletics) if interested. Only smalls and mediums are available.

ASC gathers to pray, discuss funding proposal Feb. 16

Friday, February 13th, 2009

The Associated Student Community will discuss the idea of giving money to help remodel the Bruin Den at a meeting between 3 and 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in the Bruin Den. If you would like to hear more about this proposal, please join ASC members for this time of prayer and fasting. If you have questions, e-mail Matthew Getsinger at mgetsinger07@georgefox.edu.

Plan ahead if you’re sending Valentine’s Day gifts

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Happy Valentine’s Day from Mail Services! Just a reminder, if you are ordering flowers/balloons for someone on campus, they must delivered Friday, Feb. 13, preferably early in the day.

For security reasons, flowers can’t be delivered to student housing. Mail Services is closed on the weekend.

Orientation needs you!

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Help new students through Orientation and in First Year Seminar by applying to be an Orientation Leader/Peer Advisor (the role is combined.

There is a $400 stipend for this position.

Check out a job description and get an application here: http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/student_life/orientation/index.html.

Questions? Contact Meredith Dougherty (mdougher@georgefox.edu).

Orientation – Fall 2009

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Be a part of welcoming new students to campus in the fall! Apply to be a part of the Orientation Committee at http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/student_life/orientation/index.html. Committee members receive a $100 stipend.

Questions? Contact Meredith Dougherty at mdougher@georgefox.edu.

Tax consultation offered free of charge on campus

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

The university’s Associated Student Community is teaming with the AARP, IRS and the Oregon Department of Revenue to sponsor a free tax consultation service, Tax-Aide, between 2 and 5 p.m. Feb. 13, Feb. 27, and April 3 in the computer lab on the second floor of the Hoover Academic Building.

Sessions also will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 14, Feb. 18, March 7, and April 4.

Bring the necessary information (for a list, see fliers posted in Hoover and sent in the mail). For more information, visit the AARP site.

Please be aware that we are unable to prepare certain types of complicated returns, including those that involve inventory, depreciation, or rental income.

Library site gets an upgrade

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

The university’s library website has been upgraded. You can now search all of the library’s Web pages from a convenient search box on the library’s homepage.

Program discusses civil society and role of government Feb. 16

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

The Liberal Arts and Critical Issues Program will continue its exploration of issues around the future of the American Dream on Monday, Feb. 16. Speaker Shoshon Toma-Sweet will speak about his experience as a legislative assistant in Oregon and as a board member of the Oregon Center for Christian Values.

Also speaking will be Kathleen Gathercoal (Graduate Psychology), who will discuss the role of the church and advocacy on national issues.

The program, entitled “Constructing the Dream: Civil Society and the Role of Government,” runs from 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. and from 7 to 7:50 p.m. in Hoover 105. The university community is invited to attend.

Author Dawn Herzog Jewell visits Newberg campus Feb. 16

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Alumna and author Dawn Herzog Jewell will be on the Newberg campus on Monday, Feb. 16, to talk about her work helping victims of sex trafficking. She will be speaking in chapel at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium and host a book signing at 11:45 a.m. in the University Bookstore. She is the author of Escaping the Devil’s Bedroom.

Herzog Jewell’s chapel talk will weave the stories of individual victims of sexual exploitation with an examination of the realities that got them there in North America and overseas. She also will highlight ministries that are reaching one life at a time through prayerful visits to strip-clubs, bars and seedy streets.

Student designers showcase fashion creations Feb. 28

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

George Fox student designers will showcase their fashion creations on a runway in the west end of the Student Union Building dining hall at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Dress is business casual, and there is no admission fee (donations welcome).

Register for the Etiquette Dinner Mar. 4

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Come to the Etiquette Dinner: Part of your Professional Package Wednesday March 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Event will include:
-  Presentation from Elise Petersen,  certified etiquette professional
-  Delicious four course meal
-  Networking opportunity with professional table hosts
-  Etiquette experience you can  use

Pre-Register at Career Services now! Guarantee yourself a spot as seats are limited.

Ticket Sales: February 23-27 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the SUB. Ticket prices TBA.

Contact Career Services at ext. 2330 for more information.

Group invites community to join in worship, teaching, prayer

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

The group Timothy’s Charge invites the university community to join them every Wednesday and Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 210 for worship, the teaching of Scripture, and prayer. Or, you are welcome to drop by Stevens 307 Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. for a faculty-led Bible study through the book of Galatians.

Spanish chapel scheduled Friday in Hoover 105

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

The university community is invited to a Spanish chapel at 10:40 a.m. this Friday, Feb. 13, in Hoover 105. Students who attend will receive Spiritual Life formation credit.

Free Homecoming Cornonation tickets in the SUB

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Tickets for the new Homecoming Coronation Ceremony are available in the SUB until Friday, February 13. 

Tickets for this event are free, but are required for admittance!

OHSU’s Dr. Kinzie visits campus Feb. 11

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Dr. David Kinzie, a psychiatrist at Oregon Health and Science University, will speak at the Newberg campus at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the  Villa Academic Complex’s Room 117.

Kinzie founded the Intercultural Psychiatric Program and the Torture Treatment Center of Oregon. Founded in 1977, the center was the nation’s first psychiatric center for immigrants who escaped war and genocide. The clinic is one of the largest of its kind in the country, treating 1,200 people from around the world.

Lon Fendall (Center for Peace Studies/Center for Peace and Justice) invites anyone who has a interest in hearing how Kinzie helps people deal with their psychological trauma and how he has made a difference in the lives of so many.

The Center for Peace Studies and Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology are co-hosting Kinzie’s visit. The event begins with lunch at noon, followed by Kinzie’s presentation. There is no fee to attend.

Questions? Contact Fendall at lfendall@georgefox.edu or ext. 2685.

Apply for 09-10 Central Committee by Feb. 23

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Applications for the 2009-2010 Central Committee are now available in the SUB outside the ASC Offices. 

Applications are due Monday, February 23 by 5:00 p.m.

Contact any current Central Committee member with questions.