The Daily Bruin

The George Fox Symphonic Band, directed by Pat Vandehey, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, in Bauman Auditorium. The band will be accompanied by the university’s Flute Ensemble and Early Music Ensemble.

The band will perform “Inglesina (The little English Girl)” by David Delle Cese, “Thus Do You Fare, My Jesus” by Alfred Reed, “Morning Star” by David Maslanka, “Vilia” by Franz Lehar, and “Symphonic Overture” by James Barnes.

The following evening, Friday, March 14, the university’s Jazz Band will perform a free concert in Bauman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

Due to a technical glitch, employees and students received outdated e-nnouncement and/or e-Colleague news on March 12. The mishap was a result of the system improperly categorizing 15 old e-nnouncements as new ones. The Office of Marketing and Communications apologizes for the inconvenience.

Did you lose some money on Tuesday, March 11 around 11:15 a.m. near Weesner Village?  If so, call Mike Wirta at ext. 2032 and tell him how much.

Planning on applying to intern in the Admissions Office next school year? Applications must be returned to the Office of Admissions today, Wednesday, March 12 by 5:00 p.m.

Looking for a professional, résumé building opportunity?

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking qualified candidates to work as interns in the areas of admissions counseling, visits, and events during the 08-09 school year. This is a great opportunity to get a professional internship on campus! 

We are looking for professional, energetic, organized and detailed candidates who seek academic credit or qualify for federal student employment. 

Applications and detailed job descriptions are currently available online or can be picked up in the Office of Admissions.

Please contact Erin Macy (x2247) with any questions.

Enjoy $0.50 off any drink in the Foxhole when you bring your own mug! The Foxhole is open Sunday – Thursday from 7:00-11:00 p.m.

* This special will continue to the end of the semester!

Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.  Jesus said: “There is no commandment greater than these.”(Mark 12:30)

Join the GFU community by honoring and living out the two greatest commandments for the month of March.  Be on the look out for posters in the SUB to express how these verses come alive in your life. 

Small group leaders can check out a Bible study through Foxfiles on this topic.

Want to spend a semester abroad? How about in Uganda?

Come to the Foxhole Wednesday, March 12 or Thursday, March 13 from 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Students from previous semesters of Go-Ed Africa will be in the Foxhole to answer questions, show photos, and tell stories about this incredible semester abroad program.

For more information contact Charith Norvelle at cnorvelle04@georgefox.edu.

Inviting all business majors to attend the first Business Club’s informational meeting on Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. in Hoover 105.

If you have any questions please contact Robin Ballard at rballard05@georgefox.edu.

Student art will be exhibited in the Minthorne and Lindgren galleries through Wednesday, April 2. The exhibit includes paintings, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, graphic design, illustration, and photography. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries is hosting its annual 10K Run and 5K Walk/Run at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Champoeg State Park in St. Paul.

The theme is “Go the Distance … To Get Kids to Camp.” The event is a fund-raiser to bring underprivileged kids to Tilikum for summer camp. Participants receive a T-shirt, a chance for door prizes, and awards. The entry fee/minimum donation is $35 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and younger. For more information, call 503-538-2763 or visit camptilikum.org.

Inside Promotions, a business capstone class, is offering a “Deal of the Week” with all Dutch Brothers Coffee locations in Newberg. Just show your university ID and get $1 off any drink. The offer runs through the end of March.

Proceeds from the “Deal of the Week” program support the business capstone project. Questions? Contact Tyler Lacoma at tlacoma04@georgefox.edu.

Are you graduating this April?  If so, then you need to go to the Exodus Grad Fair!

When: Wednesday, March 12 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. & Thursday, March 13 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Where: Cap and Gown Room, Heacock Commons

Why: Complete all graduation responsibilities in one place at one time! Pick up your cap and gown. Free food – did I mention there will be a Tator Tot Bar? Fabulous door prizes including a grand prize of an iPod touch!

See you there!

For more information, visit the Exodus Grad Fair webpage: http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/registrar/undergrad/exodus.shtml

Worship Design Team Applications available now! 

If you are interested in working on the team that helps plan our chapel services this is your chance. 

Positions we are looking for include: 

Worship Leaders – up to three individuals
Art & Space Intern – helps with stage design
Media/Communications Intern – works with Media Shout, Power Point and Advertising
Administrative Team Leader – works with chapel logistics, helps as a student leader on the team, and handles hospitality matters with our speakers, etc.

All of these positions receive a good stipend paid at the end of each semester. 

Applications can be found by the ASC offices in the SUB and must be turned into Student Life by March 13 at 5:00 p.m.

Questions?  Contact Mark Benjamin at mbenjami@georgefox.edu.

Worship Team Applications available now!

Are you interested in being on one of next year’s worship teams?  We are looking for vocalists, bass players, drummers, guitar, piano, keys, and instrumentalists of any kind. 

Please pick up an application by the ASC offices in the SUB and turn it in to Student Life by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13. 

Auditions will be held on Saturday, March 15 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Questions?  Contact Mark Benjamin at mbenjami@georgefox.edu.

What kind of jobs are out there for me? How will sociology enhance my future? What can I do with a sociology degree?

Please join us for the Sociology Career Exploration Symposium Friday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m. in the Executive Dining Room located in the SUB.

For more information contact Melanie Hulbert at mhulbert@georgefox.edu.

Rubber Ducky you’re the one, you make SpringFest lots of fun.

Please join Ducky Wednesday, March 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Religious Studies Department for fun, food, conversations, and the great Ducky band.

Rubber Ducky is awfully fond of you…

Over 650 people have already completed the NCHA online survey! If you have yet to complete the survey, please take a few minutes and go to the link on the email you received last Thursday. 

You earn one spiritual formation credit just for completing the survey and there will be a drawing for prizes for a few lucky survey completers!  Complete the survey before Friday, March 21.

 Remember – All information is confidential and your identity will never be matched with your data.

The John and Jere Show will dedicate two special shows this week to the ASC elections.

Tuesday Night – March 11 – 8 pm to 9 pm
Wednesday Night – March 12 – 7 pm to 8 pm

All candidates are invited to be on the show. Each candidate will be given 10 minutes to share their platform. Candidates should come prepared to answer questions by hosts, John and Jere.

If you are interested in this opportunity, email Jere Witherspoon by 5 pm on Tuesday, March 11.

Or…just show up to the studio!

Students can call into the show to ask questions of the candidates as well. (503-554-3000 is the station phone number.)

Then, attend the speeches on Monday, March 17, held in Bauman at 5 pm.

For more information about the elections, check out ASC’s election website – http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/asc/elections.html

For publicity purposes, don’t forget to add the name of your hometown newspaper in Bruindata so the university’s marketing and communications department can include your name in the news releases it sends out to hometown newspapers announcing honor roll and graduation.

To add your hometown newspaper, go to the My Data tab, select University Forms, and Hometown Newspaper. Make sure you enter the city and state as well.

Planning to take a May Term class? Need housing?

Simply fill out the 2008 May Term Housing Application found online at:
http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/student_life/forms.html.

Please note:  This form is for students who are ONLY taking a May Term class.  If you are taking a May Term class AND will be working on-campus or at Tilikum this summer, you must fill out the 2008 Summer Housing Application instead.

Forms are due to the Student Life Office by Friday, April 18. 

If you have any questions stop by the Student Life Office or call ext. 2310.