The Daily Bruin

Still looking for a job on campus? Minthorn Hall may be just the place for you!

Please bring your completed application to the Minthorn Office after 3:45 p.m. and before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008.

Hiring will be determined on applicant availability to fill needed time slots. Please bring your prior commitments and class schedule in printed form with your application.

Position will support the administrative office of Minthorn. Duties will include basic clerical work, manage projects, enter data, make copies, retrieve mail, maintain Room 204, attend weekly meetings, etc.

Please send questions to Valerie Rogers at vrogers@georgefox.edu.

The unversity now has an intramurals site. Check it out at intramurals.georgefox.edu.

Due to the large number of tote bags still available, they are now open to all commuting students.  If you are a commuter, please visit the Student Life Office (located on the third floor of Stevens) to pick up a free Apple tote bag. 

A Faculty Research Forum featuring history professor Kerry Irish is scheduled at 10:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19 in Hoover 105 on the Newberg campus.

Kerry will speak on Dwight Eisenhower’s Cross Cultural Leadership During WWII. A question and answer session will follow, and refreshments will be provided.

The event is sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee.

The American Cross fall blood drive will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in Wheeler Sports Center. It only takes a few minutes to sign up online at givelife.org. The sponsor code is “georgefox.” Remember, giving blood saves three lives!

Support the Bruins!  Watch and cheer at the volleyball game at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16 in the Wheeler Gymnasium.

Stock up on Bruin golf products from the University Store for the Bruin Athletic Association’s annual Golf Classic this Thursday, Sept. 18. Save 20 percent on Bruin club covers, divot packs, tees, towels, gloves and hats. Sale ends Thursday.

Would you like to be involved in community service this year?

There will be an information meeting for James Project (service projects in Newberg) and Adopt-a-Grandparent Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.  If you are interested in being part of either of these ministries please come and find out how to be involved!

Questions? Contact Megan Harding at mharding05@georgefox.edu.

Main Event is the George Fox version of the Olympics. Compete with other living areas to prove your area worthy of a gold medal!

Come to Main Event Saturday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. in the Wheeler Gymnasium.

The George Fox University Dance Company is a contemporary, Christian arts dance group with a mission to honor God through the art of dance.

Come to the pre-audition information meeting Friday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bruin Den to learn about the company and auditions. Information packets and applications will be available.

Dr. Kambiz GhaneaBassiri, associate professor of religion and humanities at Reed College, will be speaking on the history of Islam in America from 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. and from 7 to 7:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in Hoover 105. For more information, contact Caitlin Corning (History), co-director of the Liberal Arts Critical Issues Program, at ext. 2673 or ccorning@georgefox.edu.

Interested in learning more about leadership on campus and ways to impact our community?

Come hear about the Bruin Heritage Society while enjoying free pizza at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at the University Relations Office in the Pennington House!

If you have any questions email bruinheritage@georgefox.edu. 

Wanted: Musicians and groups to lead Greenroom on Friday mornings. 

Greenroom is a time of student-led worship held during on Friday mornings from 10:40-11:30 a.m.  Anyone interested in leading a service this semester should contact Jamison Loop, ASC Worship Chaplain, at 541-941-8734 or email at jloop04@georgefox.edu. 

This event can’t happen without the musicians! 

Pictures from the university’s 10th annual Serve Day (Sept. 10) have been posted on the Web. Simply go to the homepage (georgefox.edu) and click on one of the rotating Serve Day photos at the top of the page to see a collection of pictures from the day.

If you wish to see your “Wanted” poster photo, taken during Wednesday’s Serve Day, or if you simply wish to see other people’s photos, visit the Serve Day website at georgefox.edu/serveday/wanted.html.

Residence Life presents the Women’s Self Defense class taught by Chris Briggs, second degree black belt in Kyuki-Do marial arts.

Become aware of your environment and how to get out of danger by heightening your awareness.  This class will teach simple, effective, and easy-to-learn self defense techniques.  No experience is necessary.

The class will meet three times, and each class builds on the one before:

Friday, Sept. 19, 6 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 26, 6 – 9 p.m.

Location TBA

The cost is $25.00 and available to George Fox students, staff, and their family members who are 18 years or older.

See Megan Marsh in the Student Life Office, located on the third floor of Stevens, to sign up.  Class size is limited to 20 women so register now.

The class is endorsed by the George Fox Health & Counseling Center and Campus Security.

Questions? Contact Megan Marsh at ext. 2311 or Dave Johnstone at ext. 2315.

We still have Apple tote bags for commuting seniors.  Come to the Student Life Office, located on the third floor of Stevens, to pick up yours.

Sophomores, join the Chaplain’s Committee for a pancake feed at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at a mini-conference for sophomores in the Stevens Center. 

At 11 a.m. hear Neal Ninteman (Engineering) share thoughts about life and vocation.  Then find out about study abroad options, internships, discerning God’s will, and ways to connect on campus. 

Check out www.georgefox.edu/offices/student_life/sophomore to learn more about this new program just for you called Sophomore Springboard!

Questions? Email sophomore@georgefox.edu.

The following parking lots will be closed Friday evening through Monday morning for seal coating (black sticky tar that takes a while to completely dry) and painting the yellow stripes. Barricades will go up Friday afternoon and all cars need to be out of the lots by Saturday morning. Call Dan Schutter (Plant Services) at 503-476-4256 if you have questions.

• Wood-Mar lot, including the entrance and drive from Meridian Street (not Hoover lot)
• Meridian Street House parking lot, including Northwest Yearly Meeting area
• Macy parking lot (east side of Macy only)
• Plant Services parking lot as far as the gate and building repair service aisle (east side of building)

Note: Don’t walk on the black tar or you will likely make a mess of your shoes and track the tar on anything you walk on.

Attention Sophomores! You are invited to the First Evening of Black and White Friday, Sept. 19 from 8-10 p.m. Enjoy great desserts, music, photos, giveaways, faculty, and other sophomores. Semi-formal black and white dress encouraged.

Questions? Email sophomore@georgefox.edu.