Final night of ‘And Then There Were None’ is Friday

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

The closing night of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None will be presented in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16. The cost is $3 with your student ID. The murder-mystery play is being presented by C.S. Lewis Academy High School’s drama department. Ages 10 and older please.

Bruin Directories will be available week of Nov. 26

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

The Bruin Directory is on its way! Check your mailboxes for the directory the week of Nov. 26.

Student Project Fund Proposals due November 21

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

Student Project Fund Requirements and Proposals Guidelines are now available in the SUB. If you have project ideas that would be a permanent addition to campus and would benefit the George Fox community, turn a proposal in no later than Wednesday, November 21, 2007.

If you have questions or would like further information please contact ASC Vice President Shane Walker at swalker04@georgefox.edu

General Announcement regarding Student Mailbox Keys

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

Student Mail Box keys:
For security reasons and your protection, please remove the number sticker from your mailbox key.

John Frohnmayer to host town hall – November 27

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

Independent U.S. Senate candidate John Frohnmayer will host a town hall at George Fox University on Tuesday, November 27 at 7 PM in Hoover 105. The event is sponsored by George Fox’s Alpha Alpha Chi chapter of the national political science honor society.

Frohnmayer, who holds a Masters Degree in Christian Ethics as well as a law degree will speak on the role of religion in politics, stewardship of the earth and will leave time open for questions from the audience on any topics they choose.

All members of the GFU and Newberg communities are invited.

Questions? Contact Dan Bennett (dbennett04@georgefox.edu).

University Store hosts ‘Turkey Sale’ Nov. 19-21

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Come to the University Store Monday through Wednesday of Thanksgiving week (Nov. 19-21) and “gobble up” the savings of “leftover,” reduced-for-clearance gift items and supplies during the store’s “Turkey Sale.”

The store closes early (5 p.m.) on Wednesday and is closed Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 22-25.

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.