The Daily Bruin

The Portland Center will be closed July 3 to 5 in observance of Independence Day.

It is our pleasure to announce that Kam’s Fine Foods has been chosen as our coffee house vendor. Their catering division, Kam & Kam Catering, is currently used by most of our departments so you’ve likely have sampled their excellent food.

Progress is being made on the new area and our target opening will be mid-August with a few trial runs the first week of August.

They will be offering espresso drinks, breakfast, lunch, and dinner options as well as snacks and desserts.

Did you know that your university e-mail account is also a Google Account? (Note that it is just a Google Account, not a Google E-mail Account). Want to know more? Visit this link on the IT website.

Have an e-nnouncement you’d like to post? You can submit your news using a form online at georgefox.edu/online_community/e-nnouncement_request.

The submission form is no longer available on Bruindata.

There is a new class schedule available on the Web that displays classes in the familiar format used in Bruindata. Go to http://class.georgefox.edu to access the same MyGFU class schedule listing in a table format to assist with registration and advising.

You are invited to join university alumni, parents and friends at Safeco Field for a catered barbecue lunch in Lookout Landing and a Seattle Mariners game against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, June 6.

Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the first pitch is at 1:10 p.m. The cost for this exciting event is $40. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register by Monday, June 1, online at georgefox.edu/alumni/events or call Vickie Timmons (University Relations) at 503-554-2131.

We hope to see you there!

Consonare Chorale, a Portland based chorale ensemble which includes John Newberry (Portland Center Superintendent of Facilities), will present “Song Cycles and other Modes of Transportation “ on Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 NE Knott, Portland, 97220. 

The concert includes Paul Simon’s “I’m a Train,” the Beatles “Drive My Car,” and James Taylor’s “That Lonesome Road” amongst others.  Advance tickets are $15.00 and can be obtained by contacting Consonare Chorale at consonarechorale.org or you can call John at extension 6199.  Tickets at the door are $18.00.  Cost for Seniors and students is $12.00.

All university offices in Newberg and at regional sites will be closed on Monday, May 25, to observe the Memorial Day holiday.

Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, the courier schedule will be changed for next week only. He will go to the Portland Center every day Tuesday through Friday and will go to Salem on Tuesday and Thursday only, May 26 and 28.

Cut-off times remain the same. Items must be in Newberg Mail Services by 9:45 a.m. for delivery to Portland and Salem campuses.

Normal schedule will resume the following week.

Seminary student Kenneth Springs (playing the role of Ferapont) and Student Financial Services representative Angela “Sundance” Milner (playing the role of Musician) are performing in Artists Repertory Theatre’s production of Three Sisters from now through June 14.  Performances are Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.  Ticket prices vary by date.

Discounted (20%) tickets are available if ordered through Angela (x6105).  Limited availability $10 day-of-show “rush” tickets are also being released for performances through May 24, contact the box office directly at 503-241-1278 or info@artistsrep.org regarding rush tickets.

 artistsrep.org/onstage/2008-–-2009-season/three-sisters.aspx

A special George Fox student/alumni/employee rate is available for the Spiritual Discernment As Christian Leadership Conference scheduled Sunday through Wednesday, May 31 to June 3. The special rate is $100 (minus meals, materials and lodging). Availability is limited. You may register on site or e-mail a registration form (available at georgefox.edu/discernment/conference) to Margaret Fuller (Religious Studies) at mfuller@georgefox.edu.

For May Term Independent Studies (CHMN/RELI 495 or 595, A Theology of Discernment), contact Paul Anderson (Religious Studies) before Thursday, May 14.

Postage rates increase on Monday, May 11. Stamps will increase from 42 cents to 44 cents each. Purchase the “Forever Stamps” now at 42 cents each; they will be worth 44 cents each on Monday. Forever Stamps can only be purchased in books of 20.

University Mail Services has Forever Stamp books available for $8.40 (20 stamps). Remember that on Monday, that same book will cost $8.80.

If you need information regarding other classes of mail and the amount of increase, contact Sherrie Frost (Mail Services) at ext. 2556 or e-mail sfrost@georgefox.edu.

Do you know someone who is a great speaker or performer on the topics of diversity? Multicultural Services is seeking guests to speak/perform for the university community next academic year (or future years).

Preference for:

• Christian multicultural worldview
• Ethnically diverse musical genres (spoken word, hip-hop, Native American dancing)
• George Fox students, employees or alumni
• Local speakers/performers
• Talents with websites or recordings

Other diversity groups will be considered. If you have ideas to share, contact Shelley Yonemura (Multicultural Services) at syonemur@georgefox.edu or at 503-554-2318.

The Portland Center Bookstore will be closed for administrative meetings on Thursday, May 7.

You can still order books online at pcbookstore.georgefox.edu.

The university will host two commencement ceremonies on the Newberg campus Saturday, May 2. The traditional undergraduate ceremony will take place in Miller Gymnasium/Wheeler Sports Center at 2 p.m., with audience seating at 1 p.m. Tickets are required for the traditional undergraduate ceremony.

The graduate, seminary and School of Professional Studies ceremony will take place in Miller Gymnasium/Wheeler Sports Center at 7 p.m., with audience seating at 6 p.m.

In addition, the baccalaureate service is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Bauman Auditorium. Baccalaureate is an undergraduate worship service providing graduating seniors, their families, faculty, administrators, staff and other guests the opportunity to worship.

For more information, visit the commencement website.

The university’s library has added texting as part of its “Ask Us” service. Now George Fox students, faculty and staff can send questions and receive answers from librarians by using their cell phones. More information is available at georgefox.edu/offices/murdock/text.html.

The university’s undergraduate admissions website was recently redesigned and enhanced to include new information, additional features and improved navigation and graphics. Check out the site at admissions.georgefox.edu and be sure to tell colleagues and prospective students about it.

Have a laptop you could donate or sell for a low price?

A group of men and women being trained for pastoral work and other leadership positions in their churches in Rwanda would like to learn the basics of computer operation to help them get jobs to support their ministry. For this training, at least two laptops are needed with Windows and Office on them.

If you have such a computer you’re not using, the Juniors Abroad group going to Rwanda in May could deliver it. If interested, contact Lon Fendall (Center for Global Studies/Center of Peace and Justice) at ext. 2685 or lfendall@georgefox.edu.

The next textbook buyback at the Portland Center bookstore will be:

Tuesday – Thursday
April 28 – 30, 2009
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you are unable to come in during these hours, consider having a friend bring your textbooks in for you.

Books being used for upcoming semesters will be purchased at 50 percent of the new price (regardless of whether the book was purchased new or used). You may check buyback prices by logging on to: store.georgefox.edu and using the “Student Textbook Orders” link and selecting the “SELL” link in the Portland Center header.

Books not needed for the Portland Center Bookstore will be purchased at the price set by the wholesaler.

The School of Management is hosting guest speaker Lisa Brooks to share on the topic “Investigating the Power of Social Networking” from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, April 24, in Room 155 of the Portland Center.

Today, corporate and public Internets are used more for social networking than e-mail. This interactive workshop explores the power of social networking, which goes far beyond interpersonal collaboration. Join us for a couple hours of social networking and learn how social networks are used to leverage resources of the world to speed processes, resolve complex issues, and build relationships.

There is no registration cost, and a light breakfast will be provided. Alumni, current and prospective students and employees are welcome to attend. R.S.V.P. to georgefox.edu/som/events.html.