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The Newberg campus will be closed Friday, Oct. 11, for the mid-semester holiday. All offices, the BlueZone Store, Mail Services, and the library will be closed.

The flu vaccine has arrived! If you would like to avoid the flu this year, please call the Health Center at 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment. The cost is $15 or $20 for the new intradermal (tiny needle, less painful version).

If you have the George Fox student insurance, it’s free.

Questions? Contact Dana Ferrin at dferrin@georgefox.edu.

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Check out President Robin Baker’s latest blog piece. In it, he discusses a recent book he enjoyed, Packing Light: thoughts on living life with less baggage, during his recent trip to China. Packing Light was written by Allison Vesterfelt, sister of Mandee Wilmot in undergraduate admissions.

You can read the blog here.

The university’s theatre department invites you to join us for our fall drama, The House of Bernarda Alba (la Casa de Bernarda Alba), by Federico Garcia Lorca. Shows are scheduled in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The final show is a matinee, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3.

Synopsis: Immediately following her husband’s death, Bernarda Alba orders her five daughters to observe an eight-year mourning period in which none of them will leave the house. The young women do their best to obey their mother, but when the handsome Pepe el Romano arrives on the scene the young women’s desire to honor their mother’s tradition is set against their yearning for freedom. Originally written as a critique of the rise of fascism in 1936, The House of Bernarda Alba addresses themes of repression and the fear of change. Michelle Seaton is directing.

University employees receive one complimentary ticket to any of the shows; students may attend either of the Thursday performances for free. Additional tickets are available for purchase at theatre.georgefox.edu.

Make plans to join us for the university’s Fall Faculty Lecture, “Cancer Wars: A New Hope,” presented by Dr. John Schmitt from our biology department, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Hoover 105.

Cancer claims the lives of nearly 8 million people worldwide annually, with breast and prostate cancer deaths totaling more that 500,000 each year. To borrow a metaphor from his favorite movie, Star Wars, Dr. Schmitt has joined the scientific fight against cancer, a.k.a. the “evil Death Star.” His research focuses on the cell, biochemical and molecular events that control, regulate or participate in cancer.

About the Lecture

In his lecture, Dr. Schmitt will highlight recent discoveries from his laboratory. Among the questions he will address are “Which hormones promote breast and prostate cancer growth and metastasis?,” “What are CaM Kinases and why are they important?,” What role might Vitamin D play in blocking cancer growth?” and “How do we generate hope for people who are battling cancer?”

Prior to the lecture, George Fox Richter Scholars will present their work in a Richter Scholar Symposium at 5 p.m. in the Hoover lobby. The Richter Scholars program enables undergraduate and graduate students to receive funding for independent research projects conducted with a faculty mentor.

About Dr. Schmitt

Schmitt, awarded the Holman Professor of Biology at George Fox in 2012, holds a PhD in cell and developmental biology from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). A committed mentor and scholar, he has received numerous research grants, produced nearly 50 publications, and holds a United States patent.

Nominated for both the university’s Teacher of the Year and the United States Professor of the Year awards, Dr. Schmitt was honored as Undergraduate Researcher of the Year at George Fox in 2013. He is the recipient of numerous grants, including two from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, to purchase vital equipment and supplies, provide student stipends, and support his cancer research goals.

For more information on the event, contact Jane Sweet at 503-554-2710 or visit this page.

On Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., residence life will sponsor a women’s self-defense workshop. It will be taught by a second-degree black belt and Newberg-Dundee Police Department reservist who has been conducting these workshops at George Fox since 2007.

The workshop will be conducted on the Newberg campus and cost $25 per person (regularly it costs $50 for community members). Many students, faculty and staff have taken the workshop and have found it valuable for their confidence (and, many would say, kind of fun).

Even if you have physical challenges, the instructor will work with you to modify techniques, etc. Registration is in the student life office in the Stevens Center. We will register up to 20 women and then start a waiting list.

Questions? Contact David Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

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Can you think of a colleague who would be deserving of this award for October? If someone comes to mind, please send an e-mail to Peggy Kilburg by Monday, Oct. 21, with a summary of the person’s recent contributions and any other information that makes him or her deserving of this award.

The President’s Executive Leadership Team will select the recipient from the nominations submitted, and the winner will be honored with a citation and a $100 Visa gift card at our community meeting on Oct. 31.

Congratulations again to Dwayne Astleford and Keith Schneider on being named September Employees of the Month.

Due to challenges presented by this fall semester starting on Labor Day, we are changing the way we set fall semester start and end dates. Beginning fall 2014, fall semesters will start on the last Monday in August.

This means our fall 2014 start and end dates are changing.

Here are the updated 2014-2015 semester dates:

• Aug. 25, 2014 – First day of fall semester
• Dec. 12, 2014 – Last day of fall semester
• Dec. 13, 2014 – Midyear Commencement (four-week Christmas break)
• Jan. 12, 2015 – First day of spring semester
• May 1, 2015 – Last day of spring semester
• May 2, 2015 – Spring Commencement
• May 4, 2015 – First day of summer semester
• Aug. 21, 2015 – Last day of summer semester

Join us for Beth Molzahn’s farewell reception today (Friday) in the Stevens Center (Duke) Atrium from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Her last day with us is Friday, Oct. 4.

Beth has served at the university for 18 years (plus four years as a student employee). She plans to work with her husband Rob in his real estate business and start a ministry helping those who need assistance with projects around the house.

Her first regular employee assignment with George Fox was as an administrative assistant for humanities, then as an executive assistant in academic affairs. She has spent the last 11 years in graduate admissions, primarily serving MAT faculty and students.

Don’t forget to join us for the all-employee meeting today (Thursday), from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Our theme is “Back to School.” Treats and refreshments will be served, including caramel apple streusel bars (with a gluten-free option) on the Newberg campus. Also, we’ll be joined by a special guest – Board Chair Gordon Crisman.

At the Portland Center, we will have a live video feed and serve Kam’s chips and salsa in Room 160.

Here is the agenda:

Welcome
Rob Westervelt

Employee of the Month
Peggy Kilburg

Devotional
Barbi Doran, “Follow My Lead …”

Living the Promise
Jonathan and Rachel Morrell, 10-plus years of connecting with students in photos

Achieving the Vision
Ryan Dougherty & Melissa Thomas
Presenting the fall admissions and census figures

Putting Students First
Mark Pothoff
Welcoming the largest class in school history

Christ in Everything
Neal Ninteman
Year four of Servant Engineering

Innovating to Improve Outcomes
Gordon Crisman, Board Chair
Congratulating the community on an innovative year

Closing Prayer
Sarah Baldwin

Coming up next time … Unmasking the “Student Success Center” & the Halloween Theme

Join us for the all-employee meeting this Thursday, Sept. 26, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Our theme this month is “Back to School.” Treats and refreshments will be served, and we’ll be joined by a special guest – Board Chair Gordon Crisman.

At the Portland Center, we will have a live video feed and also serve treats in Room 160.

Here is the agenda:

Welcome
Rob Westervelt

Employee of the Month
Peggy Kilburg

Devotional
Barbi Doran, “Follow My Lead …”

Living the Promise
Jonathan and Rachel Morrell, 10-plus years of connecting with students in photos

Achieving the Vision
Ryan Dougherty & Melissa Thomas
Presenting the fall admissions and census figures

Putting Students First
Mark Pothoff
Welcoming the largest class in school history

Christ in Everything
Neal Ninteman
Year four of Servant Engineering

Innovating to Improve Outcomes
Gordon Crisman, Board Chair
Congratulating the community on an innovative year

Closing Prayer
Sarah Baldwin

Coming up next time … Unmasking the “Student Success Center” & the Halloween Theme

Join us for Beth Molzahn’s farewell reception in the Stevens Center (Duke) Atrium from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 27. Her final day with us is Friday, Oct. 4.

Beth has served at the university for 18 years (plus four years as a student employee). She plans to work with her husband Rob in his real estate business and start a ministry helping those who need assistance with projects around the house.

Her first regular employee assignment with George Fox was as an administrative assistant for humanities, then as an executive assistant in academic affairs. She has spent the last 11 years in graduate admissions, primarily serving MAT faculty and students.

Don’t forget the Women’s Salad Supper for all female administration, faculty and staff or the spouses of administration, faculty and staff …

Tuesday, Sept. 24
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Hosted by Ruth Baker at the president’s home, the historic Edwards House (402 S. College St., Newberg)

Please bring a salad to share (if you are new this year, please just come as our guest). Enjoy this opportunity to meet the new women of our community and to reconnect with the women of George Fox.

No R.S.V.P. required. Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

What is the church “doing right” with younger generations? A one-day forum, hosted by George Fox University and Western Seminary, will address the question on Saturday, Oct. 19, in Portland.

The “ReGeneration Forum,” featuring Scot McKnight, Amena Brown, John Mark Comer, Sarah Thomas Baldwin, Dan Kimball and others, will focus on the practical ways churches are effectively reaching out to younger generations and keeping them engaged in the mission of God. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Imago Dei Community, 1302 S.E. Ankeny St., in Portland.

“Instead of looking at the sad statistics and reasons why millenials are leaving the church, the ReGeneration Forum will look at what God is doing positively in churches,” said Kimball, an adjunct professor at George Fox and the author of They Like Jesus but Not the Church. “We’ll share the amazing things God is doing in churches that are seeing new generations put faith in Jesus and reverse the negative trends out there.”

The day will feature main presentations from theologians and practitioners, followed by sharing from college students and forum interaction with a panel and attendees. Among those in attendance will be church leaders, theologians, artists and students.

To learn more about the schedule, speakers and registration, visit regenerationproject.org.

Don’t forget to register for Dirk Barram’s presentation, “The Leader in All of Us; High Calling, High Risk,” scheduled from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Portland Center. There is no cost to attend, and coffee and tea will be provided.

All of us have leadership qualities within us. What do they look like? How are they manifested in our actions? Why might this fact be both important, yet carry risk? Why is it seemingly undervalued? These and other questions will be discussed at the session, the latest College of Business Fall Speaker Series Event.

Dirk, dean of the College of Business, is in his 27th year at George Fox. He worked at Hewlett–Packard in Palo Alto, Calif., as a division training and development manager prior to coming to the university. Since coming to George Fox, he has served in a number of administrative capacities, including vice president for academic affairs (1992-1998) and undergraduate chair of the Department of Business and Economics (2002-2010).

To R.S.V.P. or to learn more, go to this page. Please sign up by Friday, Sept. 27. More information is also available by contacting Darla Norgren at dnorgren@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the all-employee meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium (please note location change from previous meetings). Our theme is “Back to School,” and the event will include some tasty snacks. Come hear the latest university updates and spend some time with coworkers!

For those at the university’s regional sites, the meeting will be available at a stream site that you can access from MyGFU. Simply log into MyGFU and click the “Community Meeting Link” located under “Staff Resources/Faculty Resources.”

The BlueZone Store Textbook Annex will be closed this Thursday and Friday, Sept. 19-20. The main store in the SUB will be open.