Thursday, May 5, is the National Day of Prayer! The Continental Congress’ proclamation in 1775 set aside a day of prayer. Find a National Day of Prayer sanctioned event in your area by clicking this link.
Financial Affairs reports that some counterfeit money is being handed out in the Newberg area. We had one in our deposit today and have no way to know where it came from. What we had was a $10 bill, but others could be around also.
The best way to tell is by holding the bill up to a light. There should be a narrow strip running from top to bottom of the bill and a picture of the president (only seen when held up to the light) on the side of the bill. We do not feel this was passed to us intentionally, but it should be something we all watch for.
If you have any questions, please contact Jan Amerson in Financial Affairs at ext. 2164.
The Leadership Institute for Group Discernment is scheduled on the Newberg campus May 16-19. The registration cost of $325 has just been discounted to $100 for all George Fox employees and students. This is an excellent value for a state-of-the art seminar on consensus-oriented leadership!
Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.
Just a reminder: FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, May 17, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The university will host two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, April 30. This year, the ceremony for graduate, seminary and adult degree programs is scheduled for 10 a.m., while the undergraduate ceremony is set for 3 p.m. Both will take place in Miller Gymnasium in the Wheeler Sports Center.
Arthur Roberts, a presence on campus for five decades, will be the guest speaker in the undergraduate commencement ceremony. Mohan Nair, chief innovation officer at Regence, will speak in the graduate event. Audience seating begins an hour before each ceremony.
Also on Saturday, undergraduate department receptions are scheduled at 1 p.m. For a complete guide to commencement events, visit this page.
The Center for Peace and Justice/Center for Global Studies is still seeking essay contest entries on the theme “Fair Trade: A Market-based Approach to Sustainability and Justice.â€
The details:
Learn more on the Fair Trade page on the university’s website. Questions? Contact Melanie Newell at ext. 2686 or mnewell@georgefox.edu.
Faculty, please tell your students about this contest.
The Master of Arts in Teaching class of 2011 will be hosting its Research Symposium today (Thursday, April 28) from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gymnasium.
Students and faculty members are invited to come view the MAT students’ research projects.
Questions? Contact Judy Deale at jdeale@georgefox.edu.
The Bruin Bookstore is now on Facebook. Visit this link to check it out.
Log on and become a fan! You’ll be the first to know about sales and special signing events.
A May church leadership conference is available for May term or summer credit (graduate and undergraduate). The Leadership Institute for Group Discernment will be offered at George Fox May 16-19, and George Fox students (undergraduate and seminary) can take it for academic credit (CHMN 485; PSTD 585) with Paul Anderson.
A special discount is available for college and seminary students on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.
Graduate students may now charge textbooks to their student account at the Bruin Bookstore at this link for summer semester. The ability to charge books will remain available (for graduate students only) until end of day on Monday, April 25.
If graduate students need to use their student account for purchases after April 25, they will need to acquire a voucher from student financial services.
Questions? Contact John Stewart at jstewart@georgefox.edu
The Center for Peace and Justice/Center for Global Studies (CPJ/CGS) is hosting an essay contest: “Fair Trade: A Market-based Approach to Sustainability and Justice.â€
The details:
Learn more on the Fair Trade page on the university’s website. Questions? Contact Melanie Newell at ext. 2686 or mnewell@georgefox.edu.
Faculty, please tell your students about this contest.
The university’s offices and libraries will be closed on Friday, April 22, to observe Good Friday. The Newberg library will be closed Friday and Sunday but will be open between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday. The Portland Center library will be closed Friday through Sunday.
Come and wish Howard Macy well as he retires after 21 years of service to George Fox. As a biblical studies professor and colleague, Howard is loved and appreciated by many students, as well as faculty and staff members. Please bring cards if you like, as well as your special thoughts and hugs.
Join us in the Hoover atrium between 4 and 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 19.
Graduate student account charges are now open for the summer semester. Charges will remain open until end of day on Monday, April 25. If students need to use their student account after April 25, they will need to acquire a voucher from student financial services.
Did you know key employers are saying that candidates are generally unprepared to interview? Use the interviewing module in Optimal Resume to sharpen your skills at your fingertips on MyGFU/Career Services.
Please don’t underestimate the competition you will face looking for employment. Be prepared. On Optimal Resume, you can build a resume, coverletter, eportfolio, website, complete a skills assessment and practice interviewing. If any of these are sent to the review center, your career services professionals will give you feedback online.
Contact us with questions at ext. 2330 or at careers@georgefox.edu, or come in for a career conversation. We are invested in your best future.
Faculty, please let your students know about this great resource.
– Bonnie Jerke,
Career Services
John Stewart is officially the new manager of the Bruin Bookstore, replacing Andy Dunn, who recently moved into Karon Bell’s position.
The Safety Committee would like to thank the George Fox employee community (including student employees) for an injury-free first quarter of 2011!
Most injuries can be prevented through planning ahead, being aware of surroundings and using proper tools and protective gear. Thank you for doing these well. For information about the safety committees in Newberg and Portland, please contact Dan Schutter or John Newberry.
A retirement reception for Howard Macy (Religious Studies) is scheduled for this Tuesday, April 19, in the Hoover atrium between 4 and 5 p.m. Please come and wish Howard well as we celebrate and appreciate his contributions to our university for the past 21 years.
A reception in honor of Dwight Kimberly (Biology) is scheduled for Monday, April 25, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the EHS Atrium. Come by and wish Dwight well. He is retiring after 25 years at the university.
Good Friday and Earth Day both fall on Friday, April 22, this spring. The university campuses will be closed. How about joining a grassroots effort initiated by students to clean up the Hess Creek Canyon on the Newberg campus?
Work will start at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. Bring your enthusiasm, work shoes and gloves. Water and break refreshments will be provided.
Questions? Contact Debby O’Kelley at dokelley@georgefox.edu.
