The Daily Bruin

George Fox student designers will showcase their fashion creations as their models strut down the runway at a fashion show in the west end of the Student Union Building at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. No entry fee, but donations are welcome. Dress to impress; no jeans please.

W-2s are being mailed to students that worked in 2008 Friday, January 30 to the same addresses student employees’ paychecks are sent. For most students, this is the campus box. Your W-2, which states your earnings and any taxes withheld for the 2008 calendar year, will be needed to file your tax return(s) that are due by April 15 each year. The W-2 also provides information needed to complete the FAFSA.

When you receive your W-2, be sure to keep it in a safe place. A replacement W-2 will require a written request and a $5.00 replacement fee. There may also be a two-day turnaround to process a replacement W-2.

-  Human Resources

Oregon income tax booklets and forms are available in the hallway at Mail Services. The orange booklet is for part-year resident/nonresident and the blue booklet is for full-year resident. There are no federal forms or booklets available at Mail Services. They are only provided online.

Textbooks don’t tell all. 

Where did racism take place in the 1940-70’s?  Was it just in the South?  Have you ever heard about the stories from Portland?  Expand your knowledge with an exciting film and a discussion with the producer and filmmaker. 

Come see Grandma Zula’s Legacy, a documentary film about racism, community service and activism, Monday, February 2 at 6 p.m. in Stevens 208.  This film includes anecdotes from those who actually lived the struggle and arose triumphant.  Please be sure to arrive a few minutes early so the movie can start on time.

Free for all students!

If you are currently an undergrad student receiving financial aid and are planning to be married soon, it may benefit you to wait to file the 09-10 FAFSA until after you are married. Your dependency status cannot be changed after you file the FAFSA.
Please make an appointment to see your financial aid counselor for a review. 

Your counselors are: 

Last Names: A-G Chris Schlarbaum, 503-554-2234
Last Names: H-O Marla Sweningson, 503-554-2294
Last Names: P-Z Terri Crawford, 503-554-2231

Volunteers are needed to help set up and run the first home track meet of the season on Saturday, Feb. 28. Please contact head coach John Smith (jsmith@georgefox.edu) if you are interested in helping out.

This is a reminder to pick up your free ticket for the play “Portraits of Courage: African Americans You Wish You Had Known,” scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in Bauman Auditorium.

The presentation portrays six African Americans — Ida B. Wells, Lewis Latimer, Colonel Young, C.J. Walker, Bass Reeves and Fannie Lou Hamer — who were influential to the development of America but are typically overlooked in the history books. There will be a discussion afterwards.

Students and employees may pick up their complimentary ticket at the University Store. Outside community members may purchase tickets at a rate of $8 for adults, $6 for seniors/alumni, and $5 for students with ID. Tickets may be purchased in person at the bookstore or by calling 503-554-3844. The play features reserved seating starting at 6:30 p.m.

More information about the play is available at willandcompany.com/poc/index.shtml.

Various students and alumni will be hosting a workshop for those interested or who have questions about pursuing a career in theatre beyond George Fox. It is scheduled from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, in Ross 208. Admission is free, and snacks will be provided.

Join Alpha Psi Omega Saturday, Jan. 31, for the culmination of its 24-Play Festival. In a period of 24 hours, George Fox students will write, direct, act, and produce three plays. Come celebrate our theatre students’ work at 7 p.m. in the Wood-Mar Auditorium. Admission is free.

Come learn the basics of APA style for citations and references Thursday, January 29, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Hoover 102.  Bring yourself, a writing utensil, and an engaged mind to this hands-on workshop.  No pain involved, we promise!

For more information contact Sara Kelm at skelm05@georgefox.edu.

This year the Homecoming King and Queen will be announced in a new way at the beginning of Homecoming Week at the Homecoming Coronation Ceremony Sunday, February 15.  This is a semi-formal event with live music, complimentary dessert, presentation of the Homecoming Court, and the crowning of the King and Queen.

Tickets are free for this event, but are required in order to attend.  Tickets will be available in the SUB from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from February 2-13.

If you have any questions about this, or any other Homecoming events, contact your Class Representatives: http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/asc/supremecourt.html.

Friday, Jan. 30, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Whitworth, Wheeler Sports Center
Friday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Whitworth, Wheeler Sports Center
Saturday, Jan. 31, 4 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Whitman, Wheeler Sports Center
Saturday, Jan. 31, 6 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Whitman, Wheeler Sports Center

Please note that Saturday games are two hours earlier than usual to allow for Whitman travel time that night. All four games will have KFOX radio, live video streaming, and LiveStats available online. Visit the Bruin athletics home page or basketball teams’ home pages for links to each.

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926.

This is a final reminder of Department of Performing Arts events scheduled for this week. On Friday, the first Students in Recital of the spring semester is scheduled from 12:40 to 1:30 p.m. Also on Friday, a senior recital by flautist Emily Blanshan is scheduled at 7:30 p.m.  A second recital will be presented by flautist and mezzo-soprano Rachael Swafford  on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. All events are in Bauman Auditorium and admission is free.

Looking for information on what resources are available to university students and employees? The newly revamped Resources webpage has the most popular links used by students and employees — Bruindata, E-nnouncements, Employee Directories, and many other commonly used locations. Visit georgefox.edu/resources_for/index.html.

All RA and AAC application materials are due to the Student Life Office by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29.

Applicants will receive an email from Megan Marsh regarding their application status and interview sign-ups shortly thereafter.

 Questions?  Email reslife@georgefox.edu.

Volunteers needed for Kaleo, held Saturday, February 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.  Volunteer duties are light and allow you to attend the conference.  All volunteers get a free Kaleo t-shirt by American Apparel. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amy Lorenz at alorenz@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2134.

Correction: The Seminary Fair will be held on Tuesday, February 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hoover Atrium.

Contact Career Services at ext. 2330 for more information.

A small instrumental ensemble is needed for the new Homecoming Coronation Ceremony Sunday, February 15 in the John and Marilyn Duke Atrium of the Stevens Center.  Instrumentalists will attend the event, receive complimentary desserts and witness the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen.

Contact Jon Archer at jarcher05@georgefox.edu for more information.

Apply to be the bachelor or bachelorette at this year’s Dating Game to be held Friday, February 13 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room.  Applications are available in the SUB and are due to the ASC offices by 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 2. 

If chosen, you will get to go on an awesome date that night, which includes a limo ride downtown to a comedy club followed by dinner at The Melting Pot!

Contact Whitney Signalness at wsignalness06@georgefox.edu for more information.

Looking for great opportunities to learn by working overseas?  Planning to take a break after graduation? 

Join us in the Career Services Office from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, January 30 for free pizza, soda and informative discussion about how to plan and make the most of “Gap Year and Global Opportunities”.

RSVP by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29 to careers@georgefox.edu.