Student filmmaker seeking vocal talent

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Do you have vocal talent? Can you make a parrot voice? If so, the student Christmas movie, The Plight Before Christmas, needs you. Just imagine seeing your name (and hearing your voice) on the big screen at the Fox Film Festival this spring.

Interested? E-mail Ryan Weldon ASAP.

University hosts midyear commencement ceremony Dec. 15

Monday, November 12th, 2007

George Fox will host a midyear commencement ceremony in the James and Lila Miller Gymnasium-Coleman Wheeler Sports Center on the Newberg campus Saturday, Dec. 15. The commencement will start at 2 p.m., with audience seating at 1 p.m. Tickets are not required. Seating is limited to no more than 10 guests per graduate. Visit the commencement website for additional event and general information.

For questions regarding commencement, e-mail Missy Terry (Academic Affairs) at ext. 2141.

Portland Writing Center is hiring consultants

Monday, November 12th, 2007

The Portland Writing Center is hiring consultants to assist graduate students with a variety of writing situations and concerns through face-to-face and e-mail consultations.

Strong writing skills and an ability to work with people is required. Expert editing skills are not necessary.

Pay: $9.80/per hour – Flexible hours
E-mail Polly Peterson (Writing/Literature) for more information.

Community Band, PSU Concert Band perform Nov. 7

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

The Newberg Community Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Bauman Auditorium. Also performing will be a special guest: the Portland State University Concert Band. Admission is free.

Invitational band concert set for Nov. 9 in Bauman Auditorium

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

George Fox University’s Symphonic Band will perform with special guest bands at an invitational band concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in Bauman Auditorium. The Portland State University Wind Ensemble and Pacific Crest Wind Ensemble will be special guests for the event. Admission is free.

`Get Your Passport Day’ Nov. 8 at Portland Center

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Representatives from the USPS will be at the Portland Center to facilitate applying for passports.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 8, 3 to 7 p.m.
Location: Portland Center Lobby
Cost: $67 adults (new or renewal)
$30 fee for USPS to handle the application
$15 for photos taken by USPS. You may also supply your own passport photos (available at Costco for $4.99)
$52 for passports for minors (ages 0-14 need both parents present; 14-16 need only one parent present)

Portland Center library hosts book sale

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Several old books are now on sale at the Portland Center library. Come and make your selection before the good selections are gone.

Hardcover books: $2
Softcover books: $1
Sets: $10
Note: These are old  books at the library, not new or used  books at the bookstore.

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 4

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

Free jazz concert held in Bauman Auditorium Nov. 2

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

The university community is welcome to a free jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, in Bauman Auditorium. Guest vocal jazz artist Kathy Kosins, the George Fox University Jazz Band, and the Faculty Jazz Trio will perform.

Fall concert features several university groups Nov. 3

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

The public is invited to a free fall concert at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in Bauman Auditorium. The performance will feature the university’s Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Men’s Chorale, Women’s Chorale, and String Trio. For more information, contact Debbie Hawblitzel (Performing Arts) at ext. 2620

Reminder: Career Services offering GRE course Nov. 10

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Career Services is hosting GRE Prep Mini-Course: Taming the GRE. The details:

Date: Saturday, Nov. 10
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Stevens Center Room 209 and CAI Lab
Cost: $85
Registration deadline: Thursday, Nov. 1
Instructor: Susan Dutcher, MS, MA, fourth-year PsyD student

Includes:

  • Classroom instruction
  • Online practice test
  • GRE prep book (30 Days to the GRE)
  • “Applying to Graduate School” information lunch

Contact Career Services at ext. 2330 or e-mail careers@georgefox.edu for more information.

Reminder: Play ‘Whatever Kindles’ on stage Nov. 1-4

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

George Fox University Theatre will present alumna Tricia Gates Brown’s Whatever Kindles, a play about the lives of individuals who volunteer for Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT), this Thursday through Sunday. The details:

Title: Whatever Kindles
Dates: Nov. 1-4
Times: 7:30 p.m. (Nov. 4 performance at 2 p.m.)
Location: Wood-Mar Auditorium
Tickets: $10 general admission; $8 seniors/alumni; $6 students/children under 12*
*Employees receive one complimentary ticket; students admitted free to Thursday performance
Synopsis: Whatever Kindles is a fictional play based on the stories of actual events in the life of CPT. CPT volunteers work to prevent violence and promote alternatives to war in Iraq, the West Bank, Columbia, and other regions in the world devastated by violence.
More information: theatre.georgefox.edu
Note: Mature content

Funds available for student research

Monday, October 29th, 2007

The Richter Scholars Program awards research grants to undergraduate and graduate students. Students in all disciplines are eligible to receive the awards and awards have been used to support everything from summer research in chemistry to a campus film project.

Awards are typically around $3,700 and can include student stipends (undergraduates can include up to $3200 for a summer stipend). Graduate students may apply for stipends; however, graduate student awards typically support direct costs of the research. Students applying for stipends should indicate the amount of time they intend to spend on the project.

The attached announcement provides details about the Richer Scholar program and on what must be included in an application. In addition, there is a guide designed to help students in the preparation of proposals. For more information, visit the university’s website (http://www.georgefox.edu/academics/richter).

Applications must be turned in to Chris Koch, chair of the Richter Scholars Committee, on the Newberg campus (psychology office; Hoover Academic Building, Room 110), and Mark Weinert, director of the Portland Center, at the Portland campus (seminary office). Boise and Salem students should mail their applications to Chris Koch (at George Fox University, 414 N. Meridian St., Box 6143, Newberg, OR 97132). Applications are due by Dec. 3, 2007, at 4 p.m. Awards will be announced no later than Dec. 22, 2007.

Portland Center Bookstore closed Oct. 26

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Our bookstore will be closed all day on Friday, Oct. 26, while our staff attends training.

It will re-open again on Monday, Oct. 29, for regular store hours.

Portland Center front office closed Wednesday morning

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

On Wednesday, Oct. 24, the Portland Center’s front office will be closed in the morning due to a staff event.
We will open at 2 p.m. and be open until 6 p.m. to serve students.

Portland Center front office closed morning of Oct. 24

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

On Wednesday, Oct. 24, the Portland Center front office will be closed in the morning due to a staff event.
We will open at 2 p.m. and be open until 6 p.m. to serve students.

Fall play ‘Whatever Kindles’ on stage Oct. 25-27, Nov. 1-4

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

George Fox University Theatre will present alumna Tricia Gates Brown’s Whatever Kindles, a play about the lives of individuals who volunteer for Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT). Details on the world-premiere production are as follows:

Title: Whatever Kindles
Dates: Oct. 25-27; Nov. 1-4
Times: 7:30 p.m. (Nov. 4 performance at 2 p.m.)
Location: Wood-Mar Auditorium
Tickets: $10 general admission; $8 seniors/alumni; $6 students/children under 12*
*Employees receive one complimentary ticket; students admitted free to Thursday performances
Synopsis: Whatever Kindles is a fictional play based on the stories of actual events in the life of CPT. CPT volunteers work to prevent violence and promote alternatives to war in Iraq, the West Bank, Columbia, and other regions in the world devastated by violence.
More information: theatre.georgefox.edu
Note: Mature content

Portland Center Bookstore Closure

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Our bookstore will be closed on Friday, October 26 all day while our staff attends training.

It will re-open again on Monday, October 29 for regular store hours.

Portland Center Bookstore Closure

Friday, October 19th, 2007

Our bookstore will be closed on Friday, October 26 all day while our staff attends training.

It will re-open again on Monday, October 29 for regular store hours.

Idealist Non-Profit Career Fair

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

On Wednesday October 24, 2007, the PSU Career Center will be hosting the Idealist Nonprofit Career Fair on their campus. Students desiring to attend this great opportunity may contact Career Services, Ext 2330 for transportation.

A list of organizations attending and complete information on the Portland Nonprofit Career Fair, which will run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. is available on the idealist website at: http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/CareerFair/Viewer/default?career-fair-id=175