Informational Meeting for Off-Campus Study – Sept. 12 & 13

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

Spend a semester overseas during your college experience. Learn how you can go at one of two informational meetings:

Wednesday, September 12, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. in Stevens 207
Thursday, September 13, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. in Hoover 102

Contact Carolyn Stansell at cstansell@georgefox.edu for more information.

South American Studies Meeting – September 15

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

Calling all students interested in a semester in Bolivia, South America. Food, photos and lots of information by and for South American Studies Program alumni, Spring 2008 students and prospective students or anyone else interested. You might still be able to go this January … find out about it!

Sunday, September 15 at 5:30pm at Ron and Carolyn Stansell’s home located at 607 N Meridian St.

Call for directions at 503.538.3866.

Constitution Day display in MLRC through Sept. 21

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

On Sept. 17, 1787, our nation’s founders signed the United States Constitution. The Murdock Learning Resource Center is commemorating this significant document with an exhibit on display Sept. 11-21. All are invited to come by and see it.

Prayer for the Nations – Thursday, September 13

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

Please join for a time of relfection and prayer for the nations. This set time will be focused on the Muslims as they start Ramadan.

Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 pm in EHS 125

Contact Stephanie DeGraff at sdegraff04@georgefox.edu for more information.

Your Friends are on the Radio!

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

Listen to your friends on these KFOX radio shows by going to georgefox.edu/offices/asc/kfoxradio!

Mondays 9-10pm The Cheese Stands Alone with DJ Lauren
Tuesdays 7-8pm Ian Becker and Jason Marsh
Wednesdays 8-9pm The Hour of Ninja with DJ Ninja
Wednesdays 9-10pm Wagon Girls with DJ’s Cyndi Kimmel and Angie Leder
Thursdays 5-6 pm Alyssa Ott
Thursdays 7-8pm The Hampster Ball with DJ Ben Jammin’
Fridays 1-2pm Jordan Phillips and Sam Conrad

Contact Angie Leder at aleder06@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join us for Women’s Ministry Worship

Monday, September 10th, 2007

Please come join the Women’s Ministry Committee and the women of George Fox University in a time of worship and fellowship. The committee will be introduced and snacks will be provided The main objective is to connect women on campus.

Thursday, September 13, from 9:00-11:00pm in EHS 102

Contact Krista Ray at kray05@georgefox.edu for more information.

University uses iTunesU to distribute public events

Monday, September 10th, 2007

The university is now using iTunesU (iTunesUniversity) to distribute public events such as chapel. Access it from blogs.georgefox.edu/chapel/itunesu.html and it will fire off your iTunes program.

A number of courses also are beginning to use iTunesU to supplement the distribution of podcasts such as classroom lectures and special assignments.

Campus calendars available at any location with login

Monday, September 10th, 2007

It is now possible to access all university calendars from any location. Until now, users had to be on the campus network or use the VPN to see internal university events.

To view the internal calendar, go to calendar.georgefox.edu or select the Calendar tab in Bruindata and log in with your regular George Fox username and password. As before, the public calendar is available to everyone from calendar.georgefox.edu/public and does not require a login.

If you have questions about the calendar, contact the IT Service Desk by e-mail or by calling ext. 2569.

Barbecue and Bluegrass concert ~ September 16

Monday, September 10th, 2007

You are invited to a Barbecue and Bluegrass concert to benefit Christian Peacemaker Teams.
Featuring Bluegrass music with Bill Jolliff and a Dessert Auction.

BBQ and Bluegrass
5:00 pm
North Valley Friends Church

Cost: $5:50 (adults)$3.00 (children

North Valley Friends Church
4020 N. College St., Newberg, OR
RSVP Candise at 503.538.5340

Common Ground ~ September 23

Monday, September 10th, 2007

You are Invited to Common Ground; a time of learning, contemplation, meditation and discussion addressing issues of peace and violence.

Featuring community resources on local poverty, warring nations,child sex trade, domestic violence, immigration, the environment, refugees and addictions. We are local Quakers with a passion for social justice.

All are welcome.

Common Ground
9:30 am
Jacquith Park, Newberg

For more information contact Scot Headley

Global Church Lecture – Sept. 12 and 13 – 6:30 pm

Monday, September 10th, 2007

Everyone is invited to attend the Global Church lecture given by Fr. Wulutomoh Silikpoh from Liberia. He is the Pastor for The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish located in Ganta, Liberia (a city located in north central Liberia). He is helping to rebuild the church after the destruction of the recent civil wars (1989-1996, 1999-2003).

September 12 & 13
6:30 p.m.
Lemmons 8

For more information contact Caitlyn Corning

Lots of FREE CANDY left!!!

Monday, September 10th, 2007

Thank you to all George Fox Undergrads for coming to Serve Day! We had our largest turnout ever and were able to help over 65 sites and about 30 more homes beyond that. Whether or not you felt like the work you did on Serve Day was valuable we believe that there will be fruits from your labor. We are continually hearing stories from sites about how our ministry there affected and helped them. Your presence and good attitude on Serve Day was such a blessing.

We are continually refining Serve Day and want your input to make it better.

PLEASE fill out a Serve Day evaluation at: http://www.georgefox.edu/serveday/serve_evaluation.html. After submitting the form, you will get a coupon for a candy bar from student life. We have a lot of good candy left- Snickers, Pay Day, Peanut M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces, Skittles and much more! Be sure to bring your coupon.

Thank you again,

Kayin Griffith
Serve Day Coordinator
serveday@georgefox.edu
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Community Soul Groups Meeting Tuesday, September 11

Monday, September 10th, 2007

There will be an informational meeting for those interested in
Community Soul Groups for women in the George Fox community. If you
are interested in being in a small group of women for prayer,
spiritual support, accountability, and deep relationships, then
attend this meeting.

Tuesday, Sept 11, 7 – 8 pm

At the home of:
Pam Lau
126 SW Birch St, Dundee
(503) 554-1142

There is no pressure to sign-up, but if you
would like to, be thinking about days and times that will work best
for you.

Little Bruins Informational Meeting

Monday, September 10th, 2007

Do you want to mentor a young child in our community and make a difference in their life? If so, Little Bruin’s is for you!

Come to the Information Meeting:

Wednesday Sep. 12th at 6:30pm in Hoover 105

Questions?
Contact Brittany Miller at bmiller06@georgefox.edu

Room Changes Begin Monday, September 10th

Friday, September 7th, 2007

The room change period begins on Monday, September 10th and will continue through Friday, October 12th.

Room change request forms are available in the Student Life Office on the third floor of the Stevens Center.

Volunteer Science Tutors Needed

Friday, September 7th, 2007

The Newberg Public Schools Alternative Education Program is seeking volunteer science tutors. 

Sessions run Monday-Thursday 8-12 and 12:15-4:15.

If you are skilled in science (or in algebra) and are interested contact Teresa Arnold at tarnold@georgefox.edu.

Off-Campus Study Information Meeting

Friday, September 7th, 2007

Learn more about opportunities to spend a semester overseas or in special US based programs. You might even qualify to spend this spring in Bolivia. Find out how to do it at one of these two informational meetings.Wednesday, September 12, 4:30-5:15 in Stevens 207

Thursday, September 13, 6:30-7:15 in Hoover 102

Email Lon Fendall at lfendall@georgefox.edu.

Come one come all to the Main Event on September 8th

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

Come one come all to the Main Event on September 8th, this Saturday, and enjoy a time of circ-de-so-fun. Games, food, and excitement await you. A preview for the event is found on YouTube!

The Main Event
8:00pm
Wheeler Sports Center
Saturday, September 8th

Refer your questions to Residence Life staff.

Cafe Villa Beverage Coupon in Serve Day Lunch

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

If you received a lunch from Bon Appetit for Servce Day you might have noticed a coupon for a free latte or mocha from the Cafe Villa.

Many of you may not know where the Cafe Villa is located.

The Cafe Villa is operated by Bon Appetit and is located in the Villa Academic Center on Villa Road in Newberg.

Wild(er) Rootbeer Kegger 2007

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

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Wild(er) Men ’07-’08 invite you to the Wild(er) Rootbeer Kegger ~ 2007
Time and Place
Start Time: Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 8:00pm
End Time: Friday, September 14, 2007 at 1:00am
Location: Wilder House (Up behind HMS and the volleyball courts)

Enjoy tons and tons of Root Beer with all your Fox friends as we drink, play games, have competitions, and a fun time hanging out with some crazy cool people!

Competitions Include:
Chugging, (root) beer Pong, dancing, and more!

Contact Information:
Bryan Martz: email- martzb05@georgefox.edu
Phone- (530) 356-8448

Tyler Niles: email- tniles05@georgefox.edu
Phone- (503) 554-3443