The Daily Bruin

Career Services is hosting GRE Prep Mini-Course: Taming the GRE. The details:

Date: Saturday, Nov. 10
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Stevens Center Room 209 and CAI Lab
Cost: $85
Registration deadline: Thursday, Nov. 1
Instructor: Susan Dutcher, MS, MA, fourth-year PsyD student

Includes:

• Classroom instruction
• Online practice test
• GRE prep book (30 Days to the GRE)
• “Applying to Graduate School” information lunch

Contact Career Services at ext. 2330 or e-mail careers@georgefox.edu for more information.

On Wednesday October 24, 2007, the Portland State University Career Center will be hosting the Idealist Nonprofit Career Fair on our campus.  Students desiring to attend this great opportunity may contact Career Services, Ext 2330 for transportation. 

A list of organizations attending and complete information on the Portland Nonprofit Career Fair, which will run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., is available on the idealist website at: http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/CareerFair/Viewer/default?career-fair-id=175.

Contact Christee Wise cwise@georgefox.edu  in Career Services for more information.

Considering grad school? It’s not as scary as you may think. Don Asher, a nationally known author and speaker on the subject of grad school admissions, will visit George Fox at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, in EHS Room 102 to discuss how to get into grad school.  To find out more, contact Career Services at ext. 2330.

Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Lewis & Clark, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Pacific, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym

Contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 for more details.

Are you interested in a week long time of building, bonding, and blessing?  Then apply for a Serve Trip today!  4 incredible trips and locations to choose from! 

Applications are now available in the Bruin Den.

Applications are due November 2.

Questions? Contact Hannah Johnson at hljohnso@georgefox.edu.

Thinking about Becoming a Teacher? Contact MAT Admissions Counselor Beth Molzahn for an appointment at bmolzahn@georgefox.edu or 503.554.2264.

The Master of Arts in Teaching program at George Fox is offered on a full time and part time basis and results in both a teaching license and master’s degree.

Are you feeling bored this time of the semester? 

 This is a reminder about the University Bookstore’s “Board” Sale this Thursday thru Saturday, October 18 – 20.  Save 20% on all GFU items (except diploma frames).

“Get Your Passport Day” will take place on the Newberg campus next week. The details:

Passport Day (new or renewal)
Date: Thursday, Oct 25
Location: Cap and Gown A
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The U.S. Postal Service will be on site to take photos and help fill out paperwork. If you already have your photo, they will help with the paperwork.

You need to bring both of these items:

• Original birth certificate (not a copy)

• Government-issued ID (i.e. driver’s license)

Payment is by check only – no money or credit cards accepted. Two checks will be required (one to USPS and one to the State Department).

Questions? Call Ext. 2555

The Academic Resource Center will host an American Psychological Association workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, in EHS 102. The session will cover APA formatting for citations and references.  Stephanie Meagher, a master’s student in the university’s counseling program, will be the presenter.

For more information, e-mail Rick Muthiah (Academic Resource Center).

Voters’ pamphlets are available for students and employees in the lobbies of the three campus post office locations:  Beebe, Student Union Building, and North Street Annex.  Get yours today and read about the upcoming election on Nov. 6, 2007.

– Mail Services

Lutheran Volunteer Corps representative Kristin Nordmark will be in the Student Union Building (SUB) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, to provide information about the organization.

A community of faith, LVC is a national volunteer service organization that unites people to work for peace and justice.  For one year, volunteers live together in intentional community, practice simple and sustainable living, and work in stipended, full-time positions at social justice organizations.

The lost and found tables are coming. If you have lost an item since the beginning of school, come to the Bruin Den between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. next Monday or Tuesday, Oct. 22-23, to check the tables for your lost item(s). All items not claimed by their owners will be donated to charity on Tuesday after 2 p.m.

Ladies, Selah 2007 is now online for you! So take a look.

Each of our speaker’s sessions were recorded and are now available for you to access online http://www.georgefox.edu/selah/

You will need to access them using the following:
Username: uncoveringjoy
password: selah2007

These podcast files cannot be copied or sold.

Don’t miss out on a great thing!

Vickie Kilber, mother of Patrick Kibler, a student killed by a drunk driver in 2004, will visit campus for the Student Life-sponsored “Your Dash – What Are You Doing With It?” alcohol-awareness week event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, in Hoover 105.

Those in attendance will receive gift certificates for a free meal at Wendy’s.

All students, faculty and staff interested in getting a flu shot are welcome to schedule one through the university’s Health and Counseling Center. The center’s flu clinic will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

The Health and Counseling Center is located in the Woodward House on campus. Call the center at ext. 2340 for more information or to make an appointment.

After the squirrel sabotaged campus on Saturday, KFOX became one of the casualties. The scheduled programming was unable to be aired. (Yes, we know you missed the Monday morning edition of the John and Jere Show.)

However, thanks to the efforts of Josh Nauman, Jared Ocker and Jim Fleming, KFOX is back on the air.

Monday’s shows should continue on schedule.

This weeks edition of the John and Jere Show will be aired on Tuesday morning at 8 am. It likely be rebroadcast later Tuesday night: 11 pm.

Be sure to listen to the other fantastic shows on KFOX:

Mondays
8 am – The John and Jere Show
7pm – Tyler Dexter
8 pm – We are the Spartans
9 pm – The Cheese Stands Alone with Lauren Hatch
10pm – Rebroadcast of the John and Jere Show

Tuesdays
7 pm – The Force with Jason Marsh and Ian Becker.
9 pm – 3 Nails, No Duct Tape

Wednesdays
8 pm – House of Ninja – John Goldwood
9 pm – Wagon Girls

Thursdays
5 pm – Everyone’s Critic with Alyssa Ott
7 pm – The Hamster Ball with Ben Niccum
8 pm – DJ Haze

Fridays
1 pm – Sam and Jordan
4 pm – Rock in the Box

The rest of the time, tune in for an excellent selection of music!

Undecided? Unsure about your major? Come eat pizza and hear from Bonnie Jerke, Director of Career Services on “How to Decide on a Major” Friday, October 19 12noon – 1pm.

FREE Pizza, soda and great information. There will be plenty of time for Q & A as well.

Please RSVP to careers@georgefox.edu before Thursday, October 18 at 5pm.

Need help with your resume? Have questions?

Bring your resume, cover letter, and/or questions to the Bruin Den Thursday, October 18 11:00am – 1:00pm. Darren Noble, Associate Director for Career Services, will be available to provide specific help and answer questions.

Contact Christee Wise cwise@georgefox.edu in Career Services for more information.

Monday, October. 15 Northwest Theological Seminary will have a representative in the Bruin Den to provide information to and answer questions regarding NTS.

Tuesday, October. 16 Vector Marketing will be recruiting for entry-level positions and providing information about the company. A rep will be in the Bruin Den from 10am-2pm.

Thursday, October 18 Lutheran Volunteer Corp will have a representative in the Bruin Den to provide information about opportunities in ministry.

Contact Christee Wise cwise@georgefox.edu in Career Services for more information.

Thinking about Becoming a Teacher? Contact MAT Admissions Counselor Beth Molzahn for an appointment at bmolzahn@georgefox.edu or 503.554.2264.

The Master of Arts in Teaching program at George Fox is offered on a full time and part time basis and results in both a teaching license and master’s degree.