Student filmmaker seeking vocal talent

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Do you have vocal talent? Can you make a parrot voice? If so, the student Christmas movie, The Plight Before Christmas, needs you. Just imagine seeing your name (and hearing your voice) on the big screen at the Fox Film Festival this spring.

Interested? E-mail Ryan Weldon ASAP.

The Crescent Now Available Online

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

The Crescent now has articles available online so you can access The Crescent from anywhere.

www.georgefox.edu/crescent

Download the entire issue as a PDF, or read text articles. Send the link to parents and grandparents so they can keep up with what’s going on at Fox.

International students seeking homes for Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Many George Fox international students would love to have the opportunity to share Thanksgiving dinner with an American family. If you would be interested in inviting international students to your home for Thanksgiving dinner, contact Alex Pia (International Student Services) via e-mail or at ext. 2643, or contact Dianna McIntyre (Registrar) via e-mail or at ext. 2649.  We would like to hear from you by Tuesday, Nov. 20.

– International Student Services

Bruin home athletic events this week; schedule cards available

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Friday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Multnomah Bible, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym

Basketball schedule cards are now available. One is being placed in every faculty, staff, and student mailbox on campus, but if you would like to have extras, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926.

Campbell’s ‘Face to Face II’ exhibit opens Thursday

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

An exhibit featuring the art of Doug Campbell (Visual Arts) will go on display in the Lindgren Gallery beginning Thursday, Nov. 15. The exhibit is titled “Face to Face II” and will run through Jan. 18. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The exhibit will feature portraits and up-close images of people in a form he calls “photo-expressionism.” Campbell takes photographs of people, structures, and landscapes and transfers the image to canvas with an overhead projector. He then paints the images using layers of bright, intense colors.

Murder mystery play in Wood-Mar Auditorium Nov. 14-16

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

C.S. Lewis Academy High School’s theater department will present Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, through Friday, Nov. 16. The cost is $3 at the door with a George Fox ID card.

Mike McConaughey will direct the murder mystery, which is not intended for children under age 10.

Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Kick-off – November 15-17

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Alpha Psi Omega, the Theatre Honors Society, is kicking off this year with an exciting weekend!

November 15th:
A movement workshop with a member of the National Theatre Institute
Hoover 102, 7:00-9:00pm

November 16th:
A Comèdia del Arte workshop with professional actor Damon Kupper
Wheeler Dance Studio, 7:00-9:00pm

November 17th:
A student playwrights showcase and workshop, so bring your scripts!
Lemmons 8, 7:00-9:00pm

Contact Rhett Luedtke rluedtke@georgefox.edu for more information.

University hosts midyear commencement ceremony Dec. 15

Monday, November 12th, 2007

George Fox will host a midyear commencement ceremony in the James and Lila Miller Gymnasium-Coleman Wheeler Sports Center on the Newberg campus Saturday, Dec. 15. The commencement will start at 2 p.m., with audience seating at 1 p.m. Tickets are not required. Seating is limited to no more than 10 guests per graduate. Visit the commencement website for additional event and general information.

For questions regarding commencement, e-mail Missy Terry (Academic Affairs) at ext. 2141.

Panel discusses ‘Christian philosopher’ question Nov. 13

Monday, November 12th, 2007

Is “Christian philosopher” an oxymoron?
Or a new paradigm?

Join in a panel discussion, sponsored by the Philosophy Club, to address these questions at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the Hoover Academic Building’s second-floor faculty lounge. Panel speakers will be Phil Smith (Religious Studies), Mark McLeod-Harrison (Religious Studies), Corey Beals (Religious Studies), Frank Canepa, and Kohleun Adamson. Refreshments will be served.

Student Project Fun Proposals due November 21

Monday, November 12th, 2007

Student Project Fund requirements and proposal guidelines are now available in the Student Union Building (SUB).

The Student Project Fund is to be used for substantial, on-campus projects as desired by the student body. Projects for consideration should include those which will serve as permanent physical additions to the campus. Past projects have included the Foxhole pool tables, the volleyball court behind HMS, and the firing kiln near Bauman Auditorium.

The Student Project Fund currently has approximately $22,000 available for use. While all proposals will be considered, not all proposals will be passed and accepted.

If you need more information or have questions please contact Shane Walker at swalker04@georgefox.edu.

PROPOSALS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2007

Semester Off Campus Programs

Monday, November 12th, 2007

Considering applying for one of the Semester Off-Campus programs for next year?
There are 12 international sites and 4 specialized programs in the U.S.

For more informatiom, go to: http://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/overseas/
Or stop by the Center for Global Studies on the 1st floor of Stevens, around the corner from the information desk.

Writing with Humor – November 13

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INTELLECTUAL FEAST #5 (fall 2007)

“Writing with Humor”
(Funny? You should ask!)

Howard Macy
Tuesday, November 13, 4:00-5:00 pm
Hoover 250

Have you ever thought of writing with humor? Howard Macy will share with us humorous anecdotes about writing with humor, and perhaps even how to use humor in furthering the truth.

Coffee, Tea, and Cookies Provided

Come one, come all!

Contact Margaret Fuller at mfuller@georgefox.edu for more information.

Chehalem Symphony Orchestra performs Nov. 16

Monday, November 12th, 2007

The Chehalem Symphony Orchestra, made up of students and members of the community, will present a musical for children of all ages from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, in Bauman Auditorium.

The orchestra will perform Prokokiev’s Peter and the Wolf, Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, and Hadyn’s Symphony 99. There is no admission charge. For more information, contact Debbie Hawblitzel (Performing Arts) at ext. 2620 or dhawblit@georgefox.edu.

Become a Teacher

Friday, November 9th, 2007

If you want to become a teacher and you are not an elementary ed major, please be in touch with the Master of Arts in Teaching admissions counselor, Beth Molzahn.

You may schedule an appointment by calling 503.554.2264 or emailing bmolzahn@georgefox.edu.

Survivor Results

Friday, November 9th, 2007

1st place: Garrett Blizzard
2nd place: Morgan Shoup
3rd place tie: Andrew Haskell, Sarah Reid
4th place: Julianne Johnson
5th place: Keith Marhsall
6th place: Erin Kress
7th place: Sam Dooley

Internship Opportunities

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

CommArts, CMCO majors, or interested others – Internship positions are available in the Registrar’s office. Creative assistance is needed in the following areas:

Tutorials for online student resources
“Radio show” type Q&A podcasts

Interns will be responsible for project scope, departmental coordination, and resources for implementation.

Interested? Contact Kathi Newton, knewton@georgefox.edu.

Attention Freshman: Women’s Bruin Brawl Update

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Thank you for everyone who came to the women’s brawl Wednesday night – the Freshman had quite a surprise for all of us.  They stole the bruin before the flash, and did not bring it (or show up) to the brawl.  It’s awesome that it was stolen, but the ASC Supreme Court Chief Justice (Heather Eslinger) needs to needs to be informed of its whereabouts, and talk to the current holders about the next flash.

For all of you who are wondering, the rules are posted at:
http://www.georgefox.edu/alumni/brawl/rules.html. 

To the freshman who have the bruin jr: 
You must tell Jordan Phillips (the freshman rep) or Heather Eslinger. 

There will be a redo of the women’s bruin brawl next Wednesday at 7pm.

Heather Eslinger
heslinger04@georgefox.edu

Interfaith Dialogue – November 8

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

Everyone is welcome to join an inter-faith dialogue Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30pm in EHS 125.  Guest presenters are Shahriar Ahmed, President of the Bilal Mosque in Beaverton and Rabbi Isaak of Congregation Neveh Shalom.

Contact Kendra Irons at kirons@georgefox.edu for more information.

Professional Preview Day – November 14

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

Look into your future through “Professional Preview Day,” Wednesday, November 14, 9:00am – 5:00pm.  PPD will give you an opportunity to job shadow and network with professionals in their workplace.

Lunch and transportation are provided.  Professors will be notified of your excused absence.  All classes and majors welcome.

Registration materials available at careers.georgefox.edu and in the Career Services Office, Stevens #325. Registration extended to Friday, November 9, at 12noon.

Contact Christee Wise cwise@georgefox.edu for more information.

Pizza Chat: How to Write Resumes and Cover Letters – November 9

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

What’s BLACK and WHITE and REaD all over by great employers? Your RESUME when you have learned from the best, Darren Noble, Associate Director of GFU Career Services.

Free Pizza & Soda at “Career Services Pizza Chat: How to Write Resumes & Cover Letters,” THIS FRIDAY, November 9 from 12noon-1pm in CAREER SERVICES.

Please RSVP to cwise@georgefox.edu.