Friday, Feb. 15 – Men’s tennis vs. Whitworth, 2 p.m., campus courts
Saturday, Feb. 16 – Men’s tennis vs. Whitworth, 10 a.m., campus courts
Men’s tennis vs. Whitman, 3 p.m., campus courts
Women’s basketball vs. Pacific, 6 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
Men’s basketball vs. Pacific, 8 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926.
The university’s Symphonic and Jazz bands will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in Bauman Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. and there is no admission charge.
The Symphonic Band will perform “Klezmer Classic’s†by Johan DeMeij. The group also will perform “Symphonic Prelude†by Mark Camphouse, a piece composed in honor of the fallen soldiers buried at Colleville-Sur-Mer, a cemetery above Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. Other pieces will be “High School Cadets†by John Philip Sousa and “Suite Francaise†by Darius Milhaud.
The Jazz Band will perform “Tribute to the Duke†and “Tall Cotton†by Sammy Nestico, and “Jackson County Jubilee†by Benny Carter.
The Symphonic Band is directed by Pat Vandehey and the Jazz Band is directed by Joel Tanner.
Does God love justice? If we love God, we love must love justice, too. Please join us for the classic film Sergeant Rutledge, facilitated by Kerry Irish (History), from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in EHS 102. You will be educated about Blacks in Amercian history and be reminded of God’s love for all of his children.
-Multicultural Services
The Jan. 15, 2008 issue of Christian Century featured an article by Ed Higgins (Writing/Literature) and Tom Johnson (Religious Studies) on the trilogy of novels by British atheist Philip Pullman. Pullman’s first novel in the series was recently made into a movie, The Golden Compass.
On Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Hoover Lounge, Tom will provide an overview of the coauthored article and lead a discussion on Pullman’s work and the Christian community’s response to fiction that has religious/Christian overtones. The university community is invited to attend.
Ken and Joan Austin, donors of the new athletic fields, are being honored in Portland on Tuesday, Feb. 19, by the Volunteers of America. President Robin Baker is the emcee for the evening, and the university’s music department is providing entertainment. It is an ideal opportunity to highlight George Fox University.
How can you help? From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. we will be setting up for the banquet at the Portland Hilton Hotel downtown. Lunch will be provided for you, along with a demo from the Hilton staff.
Can we count you in? Please e-mail me, Sharon Pilon, at spilon@georgefox.edu or call ext. 2115 by 5 p.m. today.
The university is offering free tax preparation and e-filing assistance on campus Feb. 16, March 1, March 15, April 5, and April 12.
The Tax-Aide program is designed to help most taxpayers prepare their returns. The service is especially geared toward senior citizens, students, individuals with lower incomes, and those who have limited English proficiency. Anyone, however, is eligible for assistance, with the only exception being those whose return is deemed too complex.
Help will be available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the computer lab on the second floor of the Hoover Academic Building. No appointments are necessary.
What to bring (if applicable):
The program works in conjunction with the IRS, the American Association of Retired Persons Foundation, and the Oregon Department of Revenue. All volunteers have received training from the IRS, AARP, and the Oregon Department of Revenue.
For more information, e-mail taxaide.gfu@gmail.com or visit aarp.org/money/taxaide.
Sabbath will be happening this Sunday, Feb. 10Â at 8pm in the Cap & Gown room.
There will be cookies and Lent sensitive treats too! We’ll be looking at the incredible story of Abram and Melchizedek, worshiping together in music, and sharing fresh cookies, bread, cheese and juice.
Everyone is welcome; bring a friend!
Stop by the University Store Monday through Thursday, Feb. 11-14, and save 10 to 50 percent on Valentine’s Day products.
Come to the Post Game Blow Out Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10 p.m.Â
All student are invited to the Stevens Center immediately following the Homecoming basketball game to have pizza, pop, candy, and chips. There will be a lot of fun games including DDR and Guitar Hero. It will be a great time to hang out and listen to music.
For more information contact Kevin Seyler at kseyler07@georgefox.edu.
Orientation Committee applications are available in the Student Life office. Six to seven students will be selected to assist in the planning and coordination of Orientation–it might be you!Â
Applications are due to Student Life by 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 22.
Questions? Contact Joel Perez at jperez@georgefox.edu.
What is a “running head” and why do I need one in my paper?
APA formatting doesn’t have to be a mystery. Bring all your questions to the APA Workshop:
Wednesday, Feb. 13Â from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in EHS 102.
We will be reviewing how to format papers, use citations, and make writing APA style papers not-so-mysterious.Â
Hosted by the Academic Resource Center. E-mail amoreshead05@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is open and ready for consultations!
Bring a class assignment in progress or a final draft. Our consultants are willing to help you at any stage of the process—from brainstorming, to drafting, to the final edit. Â
The ARC also offers Academic Coaching to any student who desires to sharpen their learning skills or discover new tips for effective college learning. Academic coaching usually takes place on a weekly basis; consultants and students work together on various topics such as reading strategies, note-taking skills, exam preparation, or time management. Students may also bring up specific class assignments for feedback.
ARC hours are Monday-Thursday from 1-10:00 p.m. and Friday from noon-4:00 p.m.
Our friendly consultants are available to meet with you for 25 or 50 minute appointments. Email the_arc@georgefox.edu, call ext. 2327, or stop by the 3rd floor of Stevens to make an appointment today.
Don’t wait until the last minute; our calendar is filling up!
Looking for a summer job? How about working in the Admissions office?Â
Pick up an application at the Admissions office on the second floor of the Stevens Center. In addition to the application please submit a resume and cover letter by 5:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconau@georgefox.edu for more information.
Tickets are still available for this Friday and Saturday’s presentation of Black Boy, a one-person play featuring Broadway actor Charles Holt. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. both nights in Wood-Mar Auditorium.
Holt plays Richard Wright and a host of additional characters in Wynn Handman’s adaption of Wright’s influential 1945 autobiography Black Boy. Holt has been performing Black Boy for the last seven years throughout the United States. More information on the production is available at charlesholtproductions.com.
Employees and students are entitled to one complimentary ticket, available for pick-up at the University Store. Additional tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors and alumni, and $6 for students and children under 12. Tickets may be purchased at the box office by calling 503-554-3844 or online at theatre.georgefox.edu.
Everyone is invited to join international students in celebrating the lunar new year from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7. Come enjoy music, food, and a dragon dance in the Ron Gregory Atrium.
Questions? Contact Alex Pia at 503-554-2643, Dianna McIntyre at 503-554-2649, or NamKy Nguyen at nnguyen04@georgefox.edu. The event is sponsored by the International Club and International Student Services.
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to the February Peace and Justice Symposium session sponsored by the Center for Peace and Justice.
The event is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Special Collections Room on the second floor of the library on the Newberg campus. Speaker John Gorlorwulu (School of Management), who grew up in Liberia, West Africa, will speak on “Peacebuilding Challenges and Opportunities in Liberia.â€
The symposium will explore and celebrate the diversity of approaches for exemplifying Christ’s all-inclusive call to peace and justice in our lives.
A senior capstone project, Universi(tee) Design and Printing, is available to create T-shirts for a group, sports team, or dorm floor. The business custom designs and prints inexpensive T-shirts and other apparel for any situation. All proceeds go to the Patrick Kibler Memorial Fund.
To find out more, e-mail universitee@gmail.com or visit myspace.com/universitee.
Friday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Willamette, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Willamette, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
Saturday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Linfield, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Linfield, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
Contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 for more details.
Thank you to those of you who voted for homecoming court! Here are the results:  Â
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Freshman: Sarah Ashpole, Jael Chambers
Sophomores: Ashley Parks, Jordan Ware
Juniors: Alison Bennett, Ethan Rhodes
Seniors: Erin Kress, Linnea Strandy, Amber Nelson, Sarah Reid, Evan Burt, Dan Kawamoto, Dan Hammerquist, Ben GowanFreshman: Sarah Ashpole, Jael Chambers
Come to the Homecoming basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8:00 p.m. to see who won king and queen.
To those of you who attempted to vote more than once: your votes were not included.
Need a really cool, but “warm” gift? The university’s women’s golf team will be selling George Fox navy and white scarves prior to this Friday and Saturday’s home basketball games. You can support the team and get a perfect Valentine’s gift at the same time. Or, buy one for yourself. Only $20.
The scarves also may be purchased by e-mailing coach MaryJo McCloskey at mmccloskey@georgefox.edu.
