The Daily Bruin

An experienced attorney, mediator, arbitrator and instructor will discuss ways to effectively resolve conflict at a Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest meeting on the Newberg campus Tuesday, Jan. 28. The event will meet from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Villa Academic Complex.

Speaker David Schlachter helps individuals, families, churches, organizations and businesses transform the challenge of unresolved conflicts and mishandled differences to healthy relationships and solutions that benefit those involved and those watching. He utilizes a faith-based approach, relying on values and principles from the Bible.

Schlachter is a part of the Crossroads Resolution Group. Previously, he served as a vice president for Peacemaker Ministries, directing The Institute for Christian Conciliation from 2005 to 2012.

For more information, visit cccnw.net or call 503-928-8354.

Seattle artist Brian Fisher will be on campus Thursday, Jan. 23, to mark the opening of his show in the Minthorne Gallery. His “Heroes Before Us” exhibition, featuring prints and sculptures that focus on mythology, will begin with an artist’s talk at 4:10 p.m. in Hoover 105. An opening reception follows from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

The show is scheduled to remain open through Feb. 20. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact Cheri Hampton at champton@georgefox.edu to learn more.

Join us for a “Sanctity of Life” chapel celebration this Monday, Jan. 27, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room. This gathering is offered for elective chapel credit and hosted by Students for Life and Spiritual Life.

Join us for worship and stories from a panel of speakers! Light snacks provided. This event is open to all at the university as well as the community of Newberg.

Questions? Contact Elise Stewart at estewart09@georgefox.edu.

Come support your Bruins as they take on Puget Sound on Saturday, Jan. 25, in Wheeler Sports Center.

We’ll host a women’s basketball game at 6 p.m. and a men’s basketball game at 8 p.m. The games are part of a special “Bruin Madness IV” weekend, which will include an indoor tailgate party. You can learn more here.

See you there!

This new full-time position in Advancement is open to employees only through Thursday, Jan. 23, at 5 p.m. Please email hr@georgefox.edu if you would like a copy of the job description.

To apply: Please submit a completed transfer request, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources by Thursday, Jan. 23. The link to the transfer request form can be found here.

Sarita Gallagher (Religious Studies) published an article, “Blessing on the Move: The Outpouring of God’s Blessing through the Migrant Abraham,” in the latest issue of Mission Studies journal.

Jan Lefebvre (University Advancement) traveled to Haiti once again Jan. 6-15. While there, she worked with women from the U.S. distributing gifts to children, mothers and babies; worked in prayer ministry in the village of Grand Goave; helped with home building; and shared in music, teaching and testimony. “I think it just may have been one of, if not the, best trip I’ve been blessed to experience of the 15 I’ve made – especially witnessing a father accept the Lord,” she said.

Rodney Birch (Library – Newberg) and Jane Scott (Library-Newberg) had two articles published in the December 2013 issue of The Christian Librarian: Journal of the Association of Christian Librarians. The articles were titled “Wesleyan-Holiness Digital Library Becomes a Reality” and “Employing Pedagogical Imagination with Open Educational Resources.”

Ed Higgins’ (English) haiku poem “they honed each other” was published in the January 2014 issue of Three Line Poetry, an online journal.

Jan. 22             John Smith
Jan. 23             Ted Allen, Bill Buhrow, Mike Foster, John Johnson, Kris Molitor
Jan. 26             Matt Sargent
Jan. 29             Tabitha Becker, Mindy Holland, Leslie Wuest
Jan. 31             Paul Shelton, Missy Terry
Feb. 1               Andrea Byerley, Bruce Owen, Tayna Rooney
Feb. 2               Dave Adrian, Emily Call, Maco Hamilton
Feb. 3               Mark McLeod-Harrison

In order to enjoy all of the staff events put on by the Staff Development Committee, mark your calendar with these dates:

Newberg events …

• Monday, Jan. 27, noon-1 p.m.: Newberg Staff Lunch
• Monday, Feb. 10, noon-1 p.m.: Newberg “Let’s Work Together Series” Lunch
• Tuesday, Feb. 25, 8 a.m.-noon: Spring Staff Conference at Tigard Friends Church
• Monday, March 10, noon-1 p.m.: Newberg “Let’s Work Together Series” Lunch
• Monday, April 14, noon-1 p.m.: Newberg Staff Lunch
• Tuesday, May 13, 3 p.m.: Newberg Ice Cream Social

Portland Center events …

• Tuesday, Feb. 4, noon-1 p.m.: Portland Community Lunch
• Tuesday, Feb. 25, 8 a.m.-noon: Spring Staff Conference at Tigard Friends Church
• Tuesday, March 18, noon-1 p.m.: Portland Community Lunch
• Tuesday, April 8, 12-1 p.m.: Portland Community Lunch
• Tuesday, June 18, 2:30 p.m.: Portland Ice Cream Social

The staff calendar is located at this link.

Staff and students: The lost and found is bulging, so there will be lost and found tables set up in the Bruin Den today (Tuesday) from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Any items not reunited with their owners will be donated to charitable causes later that afternoon, so please make a point to stop by and look for your lost items!

Some of the region’s top young artists will have their work on display in the Lindgren Gallery Jan. 28 through Feb. 24, when the university hosts its 22nd annual High School Art Northwest exhibit.

The event begins with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the gallery. Approximately 40 to 45 pieces have been selected as part of the show, with cash prizes awarded to juror-selected students based on the excellence of their art.

In addition to traditional mediums, such as paintings, ceramics and mixed media, the exhibit has expanded its scope over the years to include digital art and three-dimensional art. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no fee to view the exhibit.

The annual juried exhibit features art from high school students in Oregon and Washington. High schools to be represented include Oregon Episcopal School, Lakeridge High School, Newberg High School, Lake Washington High School, St. Mary’s Academy, Wilsonville High School, West Linn High School and St. George’s School.

Prize winners will be announced at the opening. The jurors for this year’s show are art professors Doug Campbell and Gary Buhler.

Questions? Contact Cheri Hampton at ext. 2619.

Staff and students: The lost and found is bulging, so there will be lost and found tables set up in the Bruin Den on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Any items not reunited with their owners will be donated to charitable causes late Tuesday afternoon, so please make a point to stop by and look for your lost items!

This new full-time position in Advancement is open to employees only through Thursday, Jan. 23, at 5 p.m. Please email hr@georgefox.edu if you would like a copy of the job description.

To apply: Please submit a completed transfer request, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources by Thursday, Jan. 23. The link to the transfer request form can be found here.

Be one of the first 75 people into the dance and you will get a free neon snap back hat!

Did you have fun at the 80’s dance? We thought it was so awesome that we decided to have a 90’s dance as well!

The dance will be next Friday, Jan. 24, from 8 to 10 p.m. in the EHS Atrium. Bring your friends and rock with us as we dance the night away.

Plan to attend the Leadership Preview Night on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 9 p.m. in Hoover 105. ASC, multi-cultural student leaders, Peer Advisors, University Ambassadors, and Orientation, Residence Life and Spiritual Life reps will present information about their programs and how to apply to be a part next fall. We are looking for a diverse group of leaders to lead!

Come find out more information! Questions? Email Stephanie at sstcyr@georgefox.edu.

Have you always wished you could sing? Do you sing already and want to improve your singing? Musi 125 is a class for beginning and established singers and takes place on Mondays and Fridays at 9:40 a.m. It is a one-credit class and may be repeated a second time for credit.

Whether you sing in the shower or at church, come and have some fun singing and learn how to be a better singer!

The last day to add or drop classes is Jan. 26.

Be sure to come to the ’90s dance next week! Be one of the first 75 people into the dance and you will get a free neon snap back!

Did you have fun at the ’80s dance? We thought it was so awesome that we decided to have a ’90s dance as well!

It will be next Friday, Jan. 24, from 8 to 10 p.m. in the EHS Atrium. Bring your friends and rock with us as we dance the night away!

Questions? Contact Shanna Coulston at scoulston11@georgefox.edu.

Intro to Guitar Class & Individual Guitar Lessons are offered for Spring 2014! Sign up and add some fun to your schedule!

The Intro to Guitar Class is offered for those new to the guitar who want to learn in a fun group setting. Learn to play rock, worship and popular songs while learning strumming patterns and chord progressions. No experience is necessary. MUSI 250-A (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:40-10:30 a.m).

Individual Guitar Lessons are offered to bring your playing to the next level! One-on-one lessons cover beginners all the way to very experienced players. Sign up and get some new skills and techniques. Work on music that you really want to play: rock, blues, worship, jazz, classical, etc. MUSA 105/305 GT

Lessons are taught by in-demand Portland guitarist Dave Iula. He performs with Portland’s top bands (Mel Brown, Patrick Lamb, Excellent Gentlemen) as well as many churches in Portland (Beaverton Foursquare, Southlake Church, Rolling Hills, Imago Dei Community).

E-mail Dave for more info at daveiula1@gmail.com.

Come support your Bruins as they take on Puget Sound on Saturday, Jan. 25. We’ll host a women’s basketball game at 6 p.m. and a men’s basketball game at 8 p.m.

The games are part of our fourth annual “Bruin Madness” weekend, which will include an indoor tailgate party, activities for children and a young alumni gathering. More information is available here.

Nursing Club Members: Your officers will be providing pizza and drinks for lunch. Come hear about our upcoming events!

You are welcome to come and go as you please.

Monday, Jan. 20
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cap and Gown Room (in SUB)

For more information, please contact Jessica Jocoy – gfnursingclub@gmail.com

Don’t forget to register for the College of Business’ free seminar featuring MaryKate Morse of our seminary. Morse will speak on “The Interplay of Bodies and Influence in Leadership: A New Economics of Power” from 7:30 to 9 a.m. next Friday, Jan. 24, at the Portland Center.

To R.S.V.P. or to learn more, go to this link. The deadline to register is today (Friday). More information is also available by contacting Darla Norgren at 503-554-6176.

Among the questions to be addressed: “How do our bodies ‘speak’ even before we say a word?” and “How do groups instinctively ‘size you up’ and decide who influences them?”