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We are looking forward to spending the day with you during the 2011 Staff Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (note updated times) at Newberg Christian Church.

You are already registered to attend. Please go to this link for the Pre-Conference Accommodations Form, where there are a couple of questions to help us better prepare for our day together. Your username will be recorded when you submit this form. Please complete it by Monday, Oct. 17.

For your breakfast beverage enjoyment, a barista will be on site selling coffee drinks for just $2! As well, coffee, juice and water will be served with breakfast.

If you are unable to attend, please check with your supervisor and have them e-mail rpowell@georgefox.edu.

See you then!

– Staff Development Committee

Love INC’s Relational Ministry Program reaches out into the community to help people that seem to be stuck in the cycle of poverty. There are currently 83 people who attend weekly classes and are paired with their own mentors. We are in need of five Spanish speaking volunteers on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of people in our community and speak Spanish, please contact Jere Witherspoon: jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for this year’s Global Issues Forum featuring Rev. Dr. Célestin Musekura and Meredith Wheeler of ALARM (African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries).

ALARM was founded in 1994 in response to a crisis of Christian leadership in Africa following the genocide in Rwanda. Since its founding, ALARM has expanded into eight countries across east and central Africa.

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, Oct. 11
Shalom: 9 p.m. (Cap & Gown)
Speaker: Meredith Wheeler

Wednesday, Oct. 12
Chapel: 10:40 a.m. (Bauman Auditorium)
Speaker: Célestin Musekura

Talk-back lunch with Meredith and Célestin
Noon (Cap & Gown)

Evening Program: 7:30-9 p.m. (Hoover 105,) followed by reception
Speaker: Célestin Musekura

Célestin is the president and founder of ALARM. He is an ordained Baptist minister who was born and raised in Rwanda. After the genocide of 1994, he and his wife heard and heeded God’s call to found ALARM.

Meredith is the international director of ALARM. He has served in senior leadership capacities for more than 25 years and has a special passion for training, developing and mentoring leaders.

Questions? Contact Melanie Newell at ext. 2686 or mnewell@georgefox.edu.

There’s good news and bad news: The Zumba exercise class will be offered this fall at George Fox, but only in the morning and not in the afternoon. Sessions begin Tuesday, Oct. 18, and run through Thursday, Dec. 15, in Wheeler 211 or the gym (if more space is required).

Classes will meet from 6 to 7 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (with no Thanksgiving class). The cost is $3 per session, and you pay as you go. Sessions are expected to fill up.

If anyone knows of an instructor willing to head up an afternoon class, let Patty Findley know. There is also the option of conducting a class with video.

For those of you disappointed by the fact no afternoon Zumba class is offered, Chehalem Park and Recreation (503-537-2909) offers the following classes at $5 per class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Armory Building on Morton Street), and Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. (Community Center on Second and Howard streets).

Questions? Contact Patty at ext. 2910 or pfindley@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Bookstore will be closed this Friday through Sunday, Oct. 14-16, for the university’s mid-semester break.

Thank you for supporting your Bruin Bookstore.

The university’s MBA program will be featured at the next George Fox Auxiliary luncheon, scheduled for noon Friday, Oct. 21, in the Cap and Gown Room. Reservations are required and tickets are $8 per person. To make reservations, contact Judy Woolsey at 503-538-7314 by Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Jim Steele, who participated in the university’s MBA trip to Beijing, China, last spring, will be the guest speaker. Also presenting will be students who went on the trip.

George Fox Evangelical Seminary will host a free screening of the film Dirty Business: ‘Clean Coal’ and the Battle for Our Energy Future from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in Room 155 of the Portland Center.

The 90-minute feature documentary investigates the true cost of our dependence on coal for electricity in the age of climate change. The film, produced by the Center for Investigative Reporting, addresses questions such as: “Can coal ever really be made ‘clean’?” “If we were to try to wean ourselves off coal, how would we keep the lights on?” and “Is renewable energy ready for prime time?”

And, ultimately, “Can we rethink the way we produce and consume energy – and summon the political will to do it – in time to avert environmental disaster?” Guided by Rolling Stone reporter Jeff Goodell, Dirty Business seeks answers in a series of stories shot in West Virginia, Nevada, Kansas, New York, Saskatchewan and China.

The screening is being hosted in conjunction with the seminary’s Christian earthkeeping program. Questions? Contact Dan Brunner at ext. 6160 or dbrunner@georgefox.edu.

The deadline is approaching for rental regalia requests for the December graduation. If you need to rent regalia for this event, please submit your request by Saturday, Oct. 15, at this link.

The link can also be found at our website: gfubookstore.com. Just look for the “Faculty Regalia Rental” link at the bottom of the page.

Please note that this is an important deadline. Requests received after this date are not guaranteed and are non-refundable.

There will be no outgoing U.S. Mail on Monday, Oct. 10, due to the Columbus Day holiday.

Also, the regular staff in Mail and Print Services will be attending a training session on Tuesday, Oct. 11, and will not be on campus that day. Our student employees will be available throughout the day to assist you. Please be patient with them.

Keep in mind that Tuesday is a day after a federal holiday, so the mail will be distributed late.

Regular print and mail service will resume on Wednesday. If you have any concerns or special needs, please contact us no later than Monday morning.

Thanks,
Sherrie Frost (sfrost@georgefox.edu)

Homecoming 2011 takes place this weekend, Oct. 7-9, and more than 400 people have already registered to attend!

The weekend is filled with great opportunities for the George Fox community to come together. From the lectures, professional networking, and theater on Friday, to the tailgate party, sporting events, and the all-new Homecoming Gala on Saturday, there is something for everyone – alumni, employees and students.

And don’t miss the special homecoming worship on Sunday morning with music led by Olivia Pothoff (’00) and other alumni, a sketch by the University Players, and a message from Steve Sherwood.

To get information, see who’s coming, check out the student events, or register, visit homecoming.georgefox.edu.

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the Fall Staff Conference – “Survival | Revival – Preparations for the Body & Spirit” – will take place at Newberg Christian Church, 2315 Villa Road.

The event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature worship in music, guest speakers, activities and great food! Registration will be available soon.

Please nominate a colleague who would be deserving of the September Employee of the Month award by submitting your nomination via e-mail to Peggy Kilburg by Monday, Oct. 17. Your comments should be as specific as possible and focus mainly on contributions in September that make 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 gift card to The Allison at our next community meeting on Oct. 20.

The Center for Peace and Justice invites you to join us for a Global Issues Forum on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 11-12, on the Newberg campus. The event will feature Rev. Célestin Musekura and Meredith Wheeler of ALARM (African Leadership & Reconciliation Ministries).

Here is the schedule:

Tuesday, Oct. 11
9 p.m. – Shalom – Cap & Gown Room. Speaker: Meredith Wheeler

Wednesday, Oct. 12
10:40 a.m. – Chapel with Rev. Musekura (Bauman Auditorium)
Noon – Talk-Back Lunch with speakers (Cap & Gown Room)
7:30-9 p.m. – Evening program with Musekura (Hoover 105), followed by reception in the lobby

ALARM exists to empower the African church to impact the African continent by developing and equipping leaders with skills and tools to nurture and deepen the Christian faith for the transformation and reconciliation of the African communities. ALARM was founded in 1994 in response to a crisis of Christian leadership in Africa following the genocide in Rwanda.

Musekura is the president and founder of ALARM. He is an ordained Baptist minister and published author who was born and raised in Rwanda. Wheeler is the international director of ALARM.

Questions? Contact Melanie Newell at ext. 2686 or mnewell@georgefox.edu.

All George Fox employees and students may receive one complimentary ticket to the homecoming theater performance, The Acts, taking place at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8, in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Complimentary tickets are available all week between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Information Desk in the Stevens Center.

The Acts is an original one-man play featuring alumnus Rich Swingle (’91), who brings to life the miracles and wonder of the first-century church as God’s Spirit empowers his people. Featuring scenes from the lives of Paul, Peter and many other characters, The Acts is an inspiring reminder of God’s work to establish his church.

Additional ticket information can be found at this link.

Think of a time you received meaningful recognition for your work at George Fox. How was recognition given or appreciation expressed? How would you like a supervisor, chair, or administrator to show appreciation for your work at George Fox?

To respond to these questions, go to a two-item survey on the Employee Council site or e-mail employeecouncil@georgefox.edu. We will encourage supervisors, chairs, and others to give recognition to employees in ways that you have suggested. The site also allows you to see meeting minutes, make a proposal, or learn more about the Employee Council.

E-mail employeecouncil@georgefox.edu if you have questions or comments.

This is a reminder about the Staff Development Committee’s “Let’s Learn Together” session today (Tuesday), from noon to 1 p.m. Bethany Goldman, one of our athletic training faculty, will talk to us about stretching and exercising at work or home.

Newberg support staff will meet in Hoover 105. If you are joining us from another site, please use this stream site and sign in about five minutes early just to make sure everything is connected correctly.

Questions? Contact Rachel Powell at rpowell@georgefox.edu.

P.S. Please bring your lunch.

Get a great night of music and raise money for an important cause this Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Tyrone Wells benefit concert for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Tickets can be purchased for $10 at the door or at georgefox.edu/tyronewells. The Bauman Auditorium doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Wells is Kelly Chang’s (Psychology) brother-in-law and Meredith Dougherty’s (Student Life) cousin. The concert benefits kids like Quinn Dougherty (5), son of alumni Ryan and Meredith Dougherty.

On Monday (Oct. 3), Suhailh Haidary, a George Fox student and native of Afghanistan, will share about what life is like for families in Afghanistan and discuss some of the ways that Afghans are working to rebuild their country. Her presentation is the latest installment of the university’s Liberal Arts and Critical Issues (LACI) program.

Join us from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.

For more information, contact Caitlin Corning at ext 2673 or ccorning@georgefox.edu.

The Staff Development Committee invites you to join us for our “Let’s Learn Together” session this Tuesday, Oct. 4, from noon to 1 p.m. Bethany Goldman, one of our athletic training faculty, will talk to us about stretching and exercising at work or home.

Newberg support staff will meet in Hoover 105. If you are joining us from another site, please use this stream site and sign in about five minutes early just to make sure everything is connected correctly.

Questions? Contact Rachel Powell at rpowell@georgefox.edu.

P.S. Please bring your lunch … Looking forward to seeing you!

For those interested in scheduling a flu shot at the Health Center, please do so by contacting the center at ext. 2340. As a reminder, the clinic will offer the shots on the following days:

• Thursday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The fee is $15. If you have Regence Blue Cross of Oregon insurance or the GFU Aetna insurance, it is free (you must bring your Regence insurance card with you).