Enter the CMP album cover contest

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

Calling all creative people to participate in the Ccampus Music Project Artwork Album Cover Contest! 

The objective of this contest is to design the album cover and title of the Campus Music Project’s album this year. 

 The deadline is Thursday, Feb. 7.

Check out our website at www.cmp.georgefox.edu to find out all the submission details and process! 

If you have any further questions please email Sue Johnson at sjohnson04@georgefox.edu

University hosts Spring Theological Conference Jan. 28-30

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

The university will host its annual Spring Theological Conference the week of Jan. 28-30. This year’s event will feature author and speaker Frederica Mathewes-Green, who has written eight books and published more than 600 articles in publications that include the Washington Post, Christianity Today, the Los Angeles Times, and the Wall Street Journal.

The theme of the week is “The Heart of Christian Faith and Praxis.” Mathewes-Green will speak in chapel on Monday and Wednesday and also host a public media event from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29. That night, she will speak on “Media, Pop Culture, and the Roots of the Sexual Revolution.” The session is free for George Fox students, employees, and families. A box for free-will offerings will be available for those who wish to make a donation.

Also Tuesday, an “intellectual feast” is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105. The topic will be “Orthodox Spirituality and Post-Christian Hunger for God.”

For more specifics on the week, contact Margaret Fuller (Religious Studies) via e-mail or at ext. 2650.

MAT accepting applications for admission

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

Master of Arts in Teaching admissions continues to accept applications for admission. Please be in touch with admissions counselor Beth Molzahn for further information about becoming a teacher in the state of Oregon and the MAT admission process. She can be reached via e-mail or at ext. 2264.

Reminder: Apply for 2008-2009 scholarships on Bruindata

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Apply for 2008-2009 Scholarships NOW!

Who: All undergraduate students that are planning to return to GFU in the Fall 2008.
What: Scholarship Application is online through your Bruindata account.
Where: Go to Bruindata.  Click on the “My Data” tab, then the “Scholarship Application” link.
When: Apply between now and 8:00 am, Wednesday, February 1st!

Don’t forget to write/submit your essay with your scholarship application.

ISSAKAR concert – Jan. 26

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Capstone Booking Presents ISSAKAR Concert

When: Saturday January 26, 2008
Where: Bauman Auditorium
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $10.00 per ticket- You can get the tickets in the Bookstore 

Contact Cherie Beck for discounted tickets at Cbeck04@georgefox.edu

“I only have 20 tickets at a discounted rate so make sure you get them fast. The tickets will only be sold at the discounted price till Thursday night at 9:00pm.”

Willson performs ‘Viennese Connections’ Jan. 27

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Kenn Willson (Performing Arts) will perform “Viennese Connections,” a multimedia showcase of the university’s Bösendorfer Imperial Grand Piano, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in Bauman Auditorium. There is no admission charge.

The performance will be a tribute to Vienna-based composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Willson will perform Italian Hymn, arranged by Melody Bober and Willson, and an arrangement of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Fourth Movement theme, arranged by Victor Labenske and Willson. The concert also will feature Sonata Op. 27 #2 (Moonlight) and Sonata Op. 31 #3.

Three of the four songs are based on themes and music written by Beethoven during the time he lived and worked in Vienna. A photo presentation will feature pictures taken at Heiligenstadt, northwest of Vienna, where Beethoven wrote his last will and testament to his brothers in 1802. Willson will speak about this transitional time in Beethoven’s life.

For more information, call ext. 2620.

Saturday market begins monthly engagement Feb. 2

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

The first Newberg Saturday Market is set to kick off Saturday, Feb. 2, on the Newberg campus. The market will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month (Feb. 2, March 1 and April 5) in the Edwards Holman Science Center (EHS). The market is being run by a group of senior business majors, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Patrick Kibler Fund.

Questions? E-mail nsmarket@gmail.com.

Capstone class sponsors ‘Deal of Week’ promotion

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Inside Promotions, a business capstone class, has organized a “Deal of the Week” with local businesses, including Papa Murphy’s, Great Clips, Jem 100, Calamity Janes, Dutch Brothers, Doran Automotive, Campus Point, and others.

The “Deal of the Week” program runs through the semester, with proceeds going to support the business capstone project. Questions? Contact Tyler Lacoma at tlacoma04@georgefox.edu.

“Get Smart” job search workshop – Jan. 26

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Looking for a job or internship this spring or summer? “Get Smart” about it!

 Come to the “Get Smart” Job Search Workshop Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9:00am-1:00pm in Hoover 102.

Topics include: job searching tips from exectuives, managers, and on-site professionals via a panel; interview expert Doug Rice.

There will be a catered brunch free for students on the meal plan and $5 for those not on the meal plan. Sign-ups are required.

For more information or questions visit: http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/careers_services/index.html or email careers@georgefox.edu

ISSAKAR concert – Jan. 26

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Capstone Booking Presents ISSAKAR Concert

When: Saturday January 26, 2008
Where: Bauman Auditorium
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $10.00 per ticket- You can get the tickets in the Bookstore

Contact Cherie Beck for discounted tickets at Cbeck04@georgefox.edu
“I only have 50 tickets at a discounted rate so make sure you get them fast.”

Mark Terry leads discussions on ceramics exhibit

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Mark Terry (Visual Arts) has planned the following events in connection with the current ceramics exhibit now up in the Minthorne Gallery:

  • Wednesday, Jan. 30, 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Mark will tell stories and demonstrate connections between the pieces on display and the artists who made them.
  • Friday, Feb. 1, 7-8 p.m. – Mark will lead a panel of guest artists in a discussion about the pieces on exhibit with additional stories and discussion of connections.

Both events are free and open to the public.

Students present Winter One-Act Festival Jan. 31-Feb. 2

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

The theatre department is presenting the student-directed Winter One-Act Festival Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Come and support these students as they act, direct, and design this event.

The cost is $6 for students, $8 for seniors and alumni, and $10 general admission. Buy tickets online, at the University Store, or by phone at ext. 3844. Students get in free on Thursday night (Jan. 31) if they get their ticket ahead of time from the bookstore.

Orientation Co-Coordinator applications available Jan. 22

Friday, January 18th, 2008

Interested in coordinating Orientation for new students?

Applications will be available in the Student Life office beginning Tuesday, Jan. 22 for Orientation Co-Coordinator and due Friday, February 1.

Contact Joel Perez at jperez@georgefox.edu with questions.

Steinfeldt Peace Studies Scholarships available via Bruindata

Friday, January 18th, 2008

Students returning for the 2008-09 year and who have an active interest in peace and justice issues and/or have been involved in addressing these issues are invited to apply for the Hazel Steinfeldt Peace Studies Scholarship. There are 3 or 4 scholarships of up to $3,000 each for the coming academic year. 

Log on to Bruindata for more information and to fill out an application. Applicants must write an essay about your interests and get a faculty recommendation that supports your application. Turn in your essay and recommendation to Lon Fendall, Director of the Center for Peace and Justice, Box 6262. 

As for other GFU scholarships, the application deadline is Friday, Feb. 1.

Questions?  Call Lon at ext. 2685 or stop by his office on the first floor of Stevens near the Registrars’ office.

Go-Ed Africa informational meeting – Jan. 30

Friday, January 18th, 2008

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

Come to the Go-Ed Africa Informational Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 7:00-9:00pm in the Foxhole.

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

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

Intramural racquetball sign-ups available

Friday, January 18th, 2008

Look for the racquetball sign-up sheet in the Student Union Building on the intramural bulletin board today.  Sign-ups will be open for the rest of January.  The tournament will begin on February 1.  All levels of players are welcome. 
 
Email Tyler Robison at trobison06@georgefox.edu for questions.

University closed Jan. 21 to observe MLK’s birthday

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

The university will close Monday, Jan. 21, to observe the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. There will be no day or evening classes or chapel services at the Newberg campus, Portland Center, or Salem Center. Also, the university’s offices, libraries, and bookstores will be closed.

A service trip to Portland is scheduled Monday, with transportation leaving from the Stevens Center lot in Newberg at 9 a.m. The trip will include visits to the Burnside Rescue Mission and the Next Step Transitional Facility. Call Burel Ford (Multicultural Services) at ext. 2318 or via e-mail (bford@georgefox.edu) for more details.

Oregon income tax booklets available

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

The 2007 Oregon income tax booklets have arrived and are available for students and employees in the hallway by Mail Services and the Print Room, located in the North Street Annex.

There are two kinds:

  • Full-Year Residents
  • Part-Year Residents and Nonresidents

ISSAKAR concert scheduled for Jan. 26

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

Capstone Booking Presents ISSAKAR Concert

When: Saturday, January 26, 2008
Where: Bauman Auditorium
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $10.00 per ticket- You can get the tickets in the Bookstore

Contact Cherie Beck for discounted tickets at Cbeck04@georgefox.edu
“I only have 50 tickets at a discounted rate so make sure you get them fast.”

Foxhole is now open

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

Come down to the Foxhole Sunday through Thursday nights from 7:00-11:00pm for coffee, milkshakes, smoothies and cookies!

The Foxhole is located downstairs in the SUB.