Yamhill County voters have received a “Training and Demonstration” ballot in the mail. After you vote, you can return the ballot to Mail Services at its drop site. No postage is necessary. The deadline at Mail Services is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11.
Lisa Schirch, professor of peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University and author of five books on peace, is the featured speaker at the university’s annual John Woolman Peacemaking Forum Monday and Tuesday, March 3-4. The theme for the forum is “Frontiers in Peacebuilding.â€
Schirch’s keynote address will be given at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Hoover Academic Building’s Room 105. Her topic will be “Reframing Security with Conflict Prevention.â€
She also will speak at a 10:40 a.m. Monday chapel service in Bauman Auditorium on the topic “Dancing in the Lion’s Jaws: A Pacifist Among the Security Policy Makers.†After the chapel service, a talkback session will be held in the Cap and Gown Room where attendees can engage in discussion with Schirch.
Schirch is the program director of 3D Security Initiative, an organization that aims to make links between community-level peacebuilding work with members of Congress, the State Department, the Department of Defense, USAID, and others that shape U.S. foreign policy.
The Woolman Peacemaking Forum, named for 18th-century American Quaker John Woolman, is sponsored by the the university’s Center for Peace and Justice. Established in 1986, the event is designed to bring leading peacemakers to George Fox University to encourage people to invest their lives and energies in the pursuit of peace.
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 and 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 at: http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/registrar/undergrad/exodus.shtml
Come join us Monday, March 3 at the Simplicitea House at 1017 N. Meridian St. as student Amalija Laslo leads us in a discussion of Kosovo’s newly declared independence.
Soup will be served at 7:30 p.m., discussion starts at 8:00 p.m.
Meet at Lemmons at 7:30 p.m. for directions.
Contact Carl-Eric Tangen at ctangen05@georgefox.edu for more information.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength….Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.
 -Jesus
Join the GFU community by honoring and living out the two greatest commandments for the month of March. Be on the lookout for posters in the Sub to express how these verses come alive in your life, and look for Crescent articles that address the topic.
Small group leaders and individuals can check out a Bible study on the two greatest commandments at https://foxfiles.georgefox.edu/xythoswfs/webui/_xy-399200_1-t_7vtotvmT.
The Apple-only Computers Across the Curriculum transition is exciting considering the specs on the MacBook that will be given out (visit it.georgefox.edu/cac/2008.html). With this transition, many Apple changes are coming to the university.
Plans are formulating now for a big “Apple on campus” event in early April. But right now we want you to be aware of the iChat service available to anyone with a George Fox account and access to iChat on an Apple computer or a Jabber Client on a PC. Check out the following web page for more information: it.georgefox.edu/cec.html.
– Greg Smith, IT
Enjoy an elegant meal, networking with alumni professionals, and learn social skills for navigating a meal while presenting yourself as a professional.
Come to the Etiquette Dinner Wednesday, March 5 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room. This is one of Career Services all-time favorite events, you will not want to miss.
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time, either in the Bruin Den during lunch or in Career Services (Stevens #325) 8:00-5:00 p.m., M-F. Reserve your space today. The cost is $10 for students on the meal plan or $12 for those who are not on the meal plan.
Contact Christee Wise at cwise@georgefox.edu for more information.
Come to the Pizza Chat in Career Services (Stevens #325) Friday, March 7 from noon to 1:00 p.m.Â
This session is geared toward Juniors who are considering graduate school. What do you need to do to get ready for the application process? Come and find out.
Bring your questions. We’ll provide pizza and soda.
Contact Christee Wise at cwise@georgefox.edu for more information.
The date of the Spanish Chapel has been changed. It is now scheduled for Friday, March 14 from 10:40-11:30 a.m. in EHS 102.Â
Contact Lisa Riesterer at lriesterer04@georgefox.edu for more information.
GFU President, Robin Baker, would like to invite you to an evening of fun and fellowship at his home. Join his family in sharing stories and a delicious, homemade dessert made especially for YOU by Dr. Baker’s wife, Ruth.
The first 15 students to respond to this invitation will have an opportunity to spend an evening at Robin Baker’s home.
Here are the details:
The event will take place on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.
To be selected for this special opportunity, be one of the FIRST 15 students to e-mail Jere Witherspoon. Once you are chosen you will be sent directions to the Baker home in Newberg.
Please contact Jere Witherspoon if you have any questions.
With a 76-71 overtime victory over Lewis & Clark Wednesday night, the George Fox women’s basketball team earned a spot in the Northwest Conference’s championship final Friday against the University of Puget Sound.
The Bruins will play at UPS in Tacoma, Wash., at 7 p.m., with the winner getting an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III tournament. For fans who wish to attend, George Fox has reserved a bus that will leave the Wheeler Sports Center parking lot at 2:30 p.m. Friday, returning the same night. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for students.
If interested in a ride, call or e-mail Patty Findley (Athletics) at ext. 2910 or pfindley@georgefox.edu. Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Inside Promotions, a business capstone class, is offering a “Deal of the Week” with Honest Chocolates in Newberg. Just show your university ID and get 20 percent off the first pound of chocolate purchased. The business is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is located at 312 E. First St.
Proceeds from the “Deal of the Week” program support the business capstone project. Questions? Contact Tyler Lacoma at tlacoma04@georgefox.edu.
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!Â
We are looking for professional, energetic, organized and detailed candidates who seek academic credit or qualify for federal student employment.Â
Applications and detailed job descriptions are currently available online or can be picked up in the Office of Admissions. Applications must be returned to the Office of Admissions no later than Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Erin Macy at ext. 2247 with any questions.
“A place for you”, Undergrad Women.
The Virtual Women’s Center is current with events, topics and info especially gathered in one place for you, including movie and book reviews, website suggestions, and alumni women’s journals. Join in! We welcome you!
Also, coming soon – The Virtual Women’s Center blog! Be on the lookout at vwc.georgefox.edu.
Contact Christee Wise at cwise@georgefox.edu for more information.
Students are invited to apply to be part of the Shared Praxis experience. This is a two year program that explores life, the Christian journey and ministry in the context of a small and intimate community (four sequential semesters, 16 credit hours).
Applications must be in by Wednesday, March 5. Interviews will be held Thursday, March 6. The size of the group is limited, so inquire now if you are interested.
If you have questions, contact Margaret Fuller in the Religious Studies Department in Hoover 230.
Orientation Leader Applications are due this Friday, February 29 to the Student Life office. Be a part of welcoming new students to campus!
Questions? Contact Joel Perez at jperez@georgefox.edu.
Peer Advisor Applications are now available in the Student Life office! This is a paid position in which peer advisors assist faculty in first year seminar and meet with new students as they transition to campus.
Applications due Monday, March 17.
Questions? Contact Joel Perez at jperez@georgefox.edu.
Friday, Feb. 29 – Women’s tennis vs. Willamette, campus courts, 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 1 – Baseball vs. Pacific (2), Morse Field, 11 a.m.
Softball vs. Pacific Lutheran (2), Morse Field, noon
Sunday, March 2 – Baseball vs. Pacific (2), Morse Field, 11 a.m.
Softball vs. Puget Sound (2), Morse Field, noon
Men’s tennis vs. Pacific, campus courts, 1 p.m.
For more information, contact the Bruin sports information office at ext. 2926.
The inauguration of Robin Baker as the 12th president of George Fox is just around the corner, and the planning team needs your help. Areas of particular need are: ushers for the installation ceremony (Thursday, March 6) and helpers for the celebration dinner (Thursday, March 6).
Regardless of your availability or specific skill, we would love to have your help in bringing this historic event together.
E-mail your interest in volunteering to Danya Ochsner (University Relations) at dochsner@georgefox.edu.
– University Relations
“A place for you”, Undergrad Women.
The Virtual Women’s Center is current with events, topics and info especially gathered in one place for you including movie and book reviews, website suggestions, alumni women’s journals, and now a blog. Join in! We welcome you!
Contact Christee Wise at cwise@georgefox.edu for more information.
