The Daily Bruin

Ever wonder about racial issues?

Or how to deal with them as a part of God’s kingdom?

On our journey together to build the Kingdom of God, we encounter many challenges in understanding ourselves and our society. SCORR is the Student Congress On Racial Reconciliation held at Biola University from Feb. 8 to 10.

During this enlightening conference,we will be able to dive in to honest discussion with other Christian College students, tackling the race issue, while also having some “unrelated” fun with them as well!

The cost is $350.

If this interests you, please contact Burel Ford at bford@georgefox.edu by Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008.

Check out studentlife.biola.edu/diversity/scorr/ for more details.

Miller Gymnasium will be completely closed from Thursday, Dec. 20, through Wednesday, Dec. 26, for painting.

The University Bookstore will host a price-matching program during the first week of classes, Jan. 7-11. Price matching is held at the textbook annex in the basement of the library. Here are the details:

Price-Match Program Guidelines

• Price-matching program runs during the first week of each semester only

• The online price must include shipping cost

• Book must be in stock and state they are available for shipment

• ISBN’s must match (we can only match a price on identical items)

• Pricing can only be compared new to new and used to used. Used online prices cannot be compared with new bookstore prices.

• The store only can match pricing with online stores, not clubs like Books-a-Million or auction sites like eBay or half.com

• Only United States-based online stores

The University Store will be receiving large shipments of textbooks during the next three weeks. Please do not park in the library loading dock or along the service road (between the tennis courts and Edwards dorm), as trucks need the space to back into the dock. We are sometimes charged extra fees if trucks are not able to use the loading dock or are delayed by us having to find drivers to move their vehicles. Thanks for your help with this during our busy time.

– University Store

The Bruin Den will be open through Thursday, Dec. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The grill will close at 1 p.m. each day.

The Bruin Den will close on Friday, Dec. 21, and will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 9:30 a.m. Both the Bruin Den and Villa Cafe will resume regular schedules on Jan. 7.

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. St. Martin’s, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926.

A senior capstone business project, Clean Sweep, is available for employees and students. The cleaning service will arrive with two crew members and all supplies needed to clean your home. The rate for the two-person cleaning team is $30 an hour. Services will include but are not limited to dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning showers, cleaning toilets, wiping counters, dusting cobwebs, emptying trash bins, cleaning appliances, and cleaning windows. Customize the cleaning you want for your home.

Half of proceeds will be contributed to the Patrick Kibler Memorial fund. Contact the service at georgefoxcleansweep@gmail.com or call Kelsey at 503-991-1292.

The Moran Family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the administration, faculty, and student body of George Fox University for all the wonderful help and support that was so freely given in our time of great sorrow.

All of the kind words and deeds that were done on Cara’s behalf will be remembered for the rest of our lives.

Our best wishes and gratitude to a special group of people,
“Cara’s Loving Grandparents”
Butch & Darla Moran

Beginning Monday, Dec. 17, stop by the Pennington House to purchase the poinsettias used for the midyear graduation ceremony.

• Large (two stem): $6 each; pink and white available

• Small (one stem): $3 each; red and white available

Contact Vickie Timmons (University Relations) via e-mail or at ext. 2131 for more information. While supplies last.

IMPORTANT…

If you are a dependent student planning to marry in 2008 and have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, please make an appointment with your Financial Aid Counselor before you file your FAFSA.  She will help you determine when it is best for you to file. 

Please be aware that you cannot change your dependency status due to getting married so it is important to take a few minutes in Student Financial Services to be able to make an informed decision.

Following is your Financial Aid Counselor contact information:

Chris Schlarbaum
Last name beginning with A-G
cschlarbaum@georgefox.edu
503-554-2234

Susan Hampton
Last name beginning H-O
shampton@georgefox.edu
503-554-2294

Terri Crawford
Last name beginning with P-Z
tcrawford@georgefox.edu
503-554-2231

Following are Fitness Center hours for the Christmas break:

Monday, Dec. 17: 9–11 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 19: 9–11 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 21: 9–11 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 22: 10 a.m. – noon
Sunday, Dec. 23: noon – 2 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: 10 a.m. – noon
Christmas Day: Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 26: 10 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Dec. 27: 6–7 a.m. (work day)
Friday, Dec. 28: 6–7 a.m. (work day)
Saturday, Dec. 29: 10 a.m. – noon
Sunday, Dec. 30: noon – 2 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 31: 10 a.m. – noon
Tuesday, Jan. 1: 10 a.m. – noon
Wednesday, Jan. 2: 6–7 a.m.; 9 – 11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 3: 6–7 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 4: 6–7 a.m.; 9–11 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 5: 10 a.m. – noon
Sunday, Jan. 6: noon–2 p.m.

You can help make Christmas special for a Newberg family with two small boys (ages 4 and 8). A giving tree is located in the Stevens Center lobby. The family will pick up the decorated Christmas tree and gifts Friday, Dec. 14, by 5 p.m. Gifts for the children, gift certificates, food, etc. are welcomed.

Questions? Contact Danya Ochsner (University Relations) at ext. 2121.

Please make meal plan changes by December 14, 2007.

Check out the student life website for more information about meal plans.

Questions can be directed to Jere Witherspoon in the Student Life Office.

Help make Christmas special for a Newberg family with two small boys – ages 4 and 8.

The Giving Tree is located in the Stevens Center lobby.  The family will pick up the decorated Christmas tree and gifts Friday, Dec. 14 by 5 p.m.

Gifts for the children, gift certificates, food, etc. are welcomed.

If you have any questions please contact Danya Ochsner at ext. 2121.

Thank you, George Fox!  The Urban Services coin drive and jewelry drive this semester were a tremendous success.  We were able to give jewelry to women in Portland and Salem as Christmas presents, and still have more gifts to give. 

Urban Services is doing well, and cannot be done without your love for relationships.  Thank you!

The university will host its midyear commencement ceremony in the James and Lila Miller Gymnasium 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.

Nearly 190 students will take part in the ceremony. Graduates are to assemble at the Wheeler Sports Center at 1 p.m. For more information on the ceremony, visit the commencement website.

Are you graduating this semester?

If so, have you picked up your regalia (cap and gown)?

Today, Thursday, Dec. 13, is your last day to pick it up.

Refer to the Commencement webpage for pick-up times and locations:
georgefox.edu/offices/academic_affairs/commencement/decembercommencementinformation.html

Questions? Contact Sandie Tuck (Registrar) at ext. 2218 or at stuck@georgefox.edu.

The University Store’s Christmas sale is running this week and next, concluding Friday, Dec. 21. Save 20 percent on George Fox imprinted items (except diploma frames), World of Good items, and Christmas products. You also save 10 percent on all Burt’s Bees, Prestige cosmetics, and all jewelry. Bookstore hours this week are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; next week, hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

As you prepare to leave for Christmas break, we also are preparing for the entrance of new students and students returning from study abroad trips. If your living area has an empty spot, please prepare this space to be clean and organized for the possible move of a new or returning student.  This preparation should be complete before you leave for Christmas break. Thank you for your help and cooperation.

If a new student or transfer is placed in your living area, you and your roommates will be notified via e-mail during the break. This information will also be available in Bruin Data under My Data—Student Life/Housing.

If you have any questions please e-mail housing@georgefox.edu.

Have a wonderful Christmas break!

Security Services will set up lost and found tables from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the Bruin Den. This will be the last time to retrieve your lost items for this year. After 1:30 p.m., remaining items will be given to charitable causes. So, if you are missing items, be sure and stop by the tables.