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Several members of the university’s undergraduate and graduate psychology programs, and graduate counseling program, participated in the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) international conference held in Portland April 4-6. A number of professors presented in workshops and breakout sessions, including Winston Seegobin, Nancy Thurston, Richard Shaw, Mark McMinn, Mary Peterson, Rodger Bufford, Daniel Sweeney, Kris Kays, Joel Gregor, Carlos Taloyo, Kelly Chang and Bill Buhrow. Several faculty members and graduate and undergraduate students also presented posters.

Seth Sikkema (School of Business) has been selected as a 2013 Portland Police Bureau Award recipient for his work with the Justice for Fraud Victims Program. He received an Achievement Medal award on Tuesday, April 13, in a ceremony at the David Douglas Horner Performing Arts Center. Seth was instrumental in establishing the Justice for Fraud Victims Program on the George Fox campus, where accounting students review Portland Police case files on fraud to help them in their prosecution efforts.

Paul Otto (History) has been awarded a one-month Anthony N. B. and Beatrice W. B. Garvan Fellowship in American Material Culture at the Library Company of Philadelphia. He will be conducting research for an article with the working title, “Trading in Wampum: Manufacturers and Merchants in the Eighteenth Century.”

Two of Ed Higgins’ (English) haiku poems, “tonight’s moon” and “ghosts enter,” are in the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of the haiku journal Dark Pens. Ed also had his poem “Alternate Tale” republished in the April 2013 issue of Contemporary Haibun Online.

With Linda Samek taking the provost position for the 2013-14 academic year, Scot Headley will serve as interim dean of the School of Education for 2013-14. Scot currently chairs the Educational Foundations and Leadership Department, primarily teaching in the Doctor of Education program. Gary Tiffin, director of the Doctor of Education program, will be chairing the EDFL department for the coming year.

April 17              Eilene Newman
April 18              Judy Deale
April 20              Tammy O’Doherty
April 22              Jeff VandenHoek
April 25              Terri Beecroft, Mark Ocker, Valerie Sherwood, Richard Silver
April 26              Dana Ferrin, Emma Glennen
April 27              Pat Vandehey
April 29              Jeff Woods

During the fall of 2012, George Fox students were surveyed to measure their financial literacy. Results from our analysis suggest that while a number of factors determine financial literacy, the strongest predictor is the respondent’s race. We believe that George Fox could greatly improve students’ ability to manage their finances through targeted educational programs.

On Wednesday, April 17, we invite you to join us as we discuss our findings from 10:30 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105. Taking part in the presentation will be Nate Peach from our School of Business and Drew Van der Werff, a senior finance student.

The presentation, titled “Enrolled to Succeed or Ignored to Fail?,” will be based on the article “Determinants of the Financial Literacy of Undergraduate Students: A Survey-Based Analysis” by Peach, Ryan Halley and Van der Werff.

Questions? Contact Kelly Borror at kborror@georgefox.edu.

Applications for May Term/Summer housing are now available to students on the student life website and in the student life office. Students have until Friday, April 26, to complete the application and return it to Student Life.

We are asking students to verify their employment by having supervisors e-mail housing@georgefox.edu so we can keep track of this information. As you hire summer workers, please notify the housing department.

Please refer to the 2013 Summer/May Term Housing Application for additional details. It is available online or in the Office of Student Life.

If you have questions, please stop by or call the student life office (ext. 2310) or e-mail housing@georgefox.edu.

The Center for Peace and Justice, the Creation Care Committee and the Center for Global Studies invite the campus community to a showing of the film The Island President tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4 p.m. in Lemmons 8.

The Island President links the struggle for democracy and human rights with the fight to stabilize the climate. Join us as we participate with more than 100 colleges across the country for a nationwide screening of this powerful film and a discussion with the film’s director following.

Questions? Contact Tyler Amy at tamy@georgefox.edu.

If you are interested in May Term or summer housing, please submit an application to the Student Life office by Friday, April 26. To be considered for on-campus housing during this time, students need to meet one of the following criteria:

• Enrolled in May Term classes
• Working full time (40 hours per week) for the university as a summer employee
• Participating in research as a summer research scholar

Please refer to the 2013 Summer/May Term Housing Application for additional details. These are available online or in the student life office.

If you have questions, please stop by or call the student life office (ext. 2310) or e-mail housing@georgefox.edu.

We are hosting our last Chinese class tonight (Tuesday) in the International House. As usual, class goes from 6:30 to 8 p.m. During the first half hour we will review what we learned last time (bringing notes form last time will be appreciated). We will cover new material in the following hour (7-8 p.m.)

Looking forward to seeing you.

Yali (yhe11@georgefox.edu)

In honor of the upcoming Fox Film Festival event this Friday and Saturday (April 19 and 20), Bruin Grounds has teamed up with them to create the $1 Red Carpet (velvet) milkshake, available exclusively THIS WEEK ONLY.

Anyone who purchases this tasty treat will have their names entered into a drawing for a Golden Ticket to the Cameo event happening Friday (doors open at 4 p.m.).
Five tickets are available to win.  Bruin Grounds is open daily from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.  Treat yourself today!

See that special student graduate!

Be a part of an exciting event!

Volunteer in a much-needed area of service!

Be an usher at the spring 2013 commencement!

We are still in need of many willing servants to serve as ushers at both the undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4. Take tickets, hand out programs, direct graduates’ family and friends to their seats, and help make graduation a special event for all involved. All George Fox employees who participate as ushers will be paid $25 per ceremony through payroll.

There are three opportunities for involvement:

Traditional Undergraduate Ceremony

• Time Commitment: 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4
• Location: Wheeler Gymnasium

And …

• Time Commitment: 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4
• Location: Bauman Auditorium

Graduate Ceremony

• Time Commitment: 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4
• Location: Wheeler Gymnasium

Please let me know ASAP if this is something you would like to be a part of. Thank you for considering being involved in this memorable event.

Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu or ext. 2140)

Don’t forget to check out our students’ work in the Liberal Arts and Critical Issues course at today’s (Monday’s) research exhibit set up in both the EHS and Hoover atriums between noon and 4 p.m.

LACI students will present the findings of their research on problems or challenges facing the nation today and offer solutions drawn from an integration of their liberal arts background, disciplinary training and Christian perspective. The LACI theme this spring was “State of the Union.”

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to join us for a staff lunch today (Monday) from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room. The cost is $3. We will be hearing from guest speaker Michael Bevis, director of the English Language Institute.

Help send us to Romania! Come to Wendy’s (3400 Portland Road) on Saturday, April 20, to get your car washed and donate to the 2013 Romania/Moldova Summer Serve team.

We will be there from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., so grab a bite and let us wash your car.

Questions? Contact Patty Blakeslee at pblakeslee11@georgefox.edu.

Hey Students!

Are you looking for a job for next year?  Want to work your own hours from the comfort of your own home?  Want to make some memories?

Then apply to be the Editor for L’Ami, the school yearbook!  The application is quick and the job is great!  Apply online at this link and get involved today!

Need a break this afternoon (Friday)? Come on out to Tualatin to watch our men’s tennis team take on Pacific at 4:30 p.m. at the beautiful new Stafford Hills Club indoor facility.

George Fox is 9-1 in conference play and ranked No. 10 in the NCAA Division III West Region. The Bruins are going for the No. 2 spot in the Northwest Conference.

As a bonus, the club is offering free food and special membership deals to George Fox University supporters. The Stafford Hills Club (staffordhills.com) is located at 5916 Nyberg Lane in Tualatin.

Student assistant positions in the international summer program are available. Those hired would work Fridays from May 10 through June 28.

The qualifications:

• Enjoys cross-cultural experiences
• Energetic
• Enjoys meeting people from other cultures
• Good team person
• Possesses strong leadership skills
• Must be willing and able to drive George Fox vans

The responsibilities:

• Accompany students and drive school van on Fridays for excursions such as river rafting, tour of Nike headquarters, Willamette jet boats and other activities throughout the state of Oregon
• If qualified, tutor students in BUSN 360, Business Law class

The benefits:

• Opportunity to develop cross-cultural communication skills
• Opportunity to gain experience in leadership opportunities
• Meals during excursions provided and housing for tutors provided
• Stipends of $500 to $1,150 provided, depending on whether tutoring is included

Please contact Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu) if interested in more information or in applying for these positions.

The university’s quads sand volleyball tournament will be moved to the following weekend, Saturday, April 20, due to poor weather. It will happen on this day rain or shine, on the sand courts behind HMS beginning at 10:30 a.m. Please send me any questions or concerns you may have. Thanks.

Joey Burda (jburda09@georgefox.edu)

The Summer Serve Banquet is this Saturday, April 13, at 6 p.m., in the Klages Dining Hall. The recommended donation is $10. Free childcare will be available.

We have will call tickets available. Please click this link and register for a spot.

Please join us in the Executive Dining Room on Tuesday, April 16, from noon to 1:30 p.m. (or until you need to leave) for a conversation on “Evangelicalism & Gender” facilitated by Melanie Mock and Kendra Irons. Feel free to bring a brown-bag lunch.

Questions? Contact Sarah Baldwin at sbaldwin@georgefox.edu.

Please note: There was an e-nnouncement sent out earlier this week that had the wrong date on it. The lunch is on April 16 (not the 17th, as mentioned earlier).