KPMG recruiter visits campus Wednesday

April 10th, 2012

A KPMG recruiter will visit George Fox to present “Fall Recruiting – What To Expect” from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Stevens 101. KPMG is an audit, tax and advisory firm.

After the presentation, you’re welcome to stop by the career center for KPMG recruiter office hours to get your questions answered, have your resume reviewed, or for a mock interview. The career center open office hours are 3:30 to 5 p.m.

All accounting students are welcome!

An R.S.V.P. is not required, but if you have questions, please contact Angela Doty at adoty@georgefox.edu.

Faculty members, please let your students know about this opportunity.

MyGFU unavailable Wednesday night, early Thursday morning

April 10th, 2012

MyGFU will be unavailable tonight (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. through Thursday, April 12, at 7:30 a.m. for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have questions, please contact the IT Service Desk.

All are invited to retirement reception for Margi Macy April 19

April 10th, 2012

A retirement reception for Margi Macy (Education), who has spent 30 years at the university, is set from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 19, in Room 117 of the Villa Academic Complex.

If you cannot attend, please feel free to send a card or greeting to Margi by sending it to Christee Wise at cwise@georgefox.edu or via mail at 414 N. Meridian St. #V124, Newberg, OR 97132.

Be sure to fill out Staff Development Committee election ballot

April 10th, 2012

Attention staff: Look for the ballot for the Staff Development Committee elections (green sheet of paper) in your campus mailbox today – Wednesday. The deadline for returning the completed ballots is next Friday, April 20.

Please note these are being distributed only for hourly paid staff members. If you have questions or need a replacement ballot, please contact Linda Sartwell at ext. 2560.

Please be considerate of Bruin Preview guests when parking Thursday and Friday

April 10th, 2012

George Fox is hosting Bruin Preview for students and their families on Thursday, April 12, and Friday, April 13. We’d love to welcome our potential new students with open parking in the Stevens, Hoover and Wood-Mar lots, and are asking you to please park elsewhere beginning Thursday afternoon and all day Friday.

Other locations to park include Sheridan Street, the campus side of Meridian Street, North Street or the Bauman lot. Thank you in advance for your willingness to help welcome new students!

ARC appointments can now be scheduled online

April 10th, 2012

The ARC is piloting a new process for students to schedule appointments. A student can go to arcschedule.georgefox.edu, log in using one’s GFU username and password, and look for available appointment times.

This process enables a student to see available times that match with one’s schedule; no more calling or e-mailing, then waiting for a response. Please contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) if you encounter any problems with the scheduling process.

Students can continue to contact the ARC at the_arc@georgefox.edu, by calling 503-554-2327, or by stopping by during the ARC’s hours of operation (Mondays-Thursdays, 1-10 p.m.; Fridays, noon-4 p.m.). Students are encouraged to schedule appointments now, whether for this week or for the last week of the term.

2012-2013 Career Services Internships

April 10th, 2012

The following internships are available in Career Services for the 2012-2013 school year:

  • Marketing/graphic design intern(s)
  • Professional activities intern(s)
  • Professional activities international student intern

Help plan and coordinate events, promote programs and services, and design marketing campaigns. The internships are eight to 10 hours a week for credit.

Benefits of being a Career Services Intern:

  • Work in a team
  • Access to career leads
  • Develop professional skills
  • Flexible hours

Did you know that Career Services is among the top 10 best places to work/intern while in college? (Top Colleges) Just check this link!

Apply through BruinCareers!

For more information, please contact Career Services at careers@georgefox.edu

ASC Sub-committee Applications

April 10th, 2012

Students: Do you want to be involved on campus next year?

ASC has their sub committee applications up in the SUB. Grab one and fill it out!

We would love to have you.

For more information, please contact Jessica Stanton at jstanton10@georgefox.edu

Ushers still needed for ‘The Broken’ performances

April 9th, 2012

How would you like to simultaneously contribute to the arts and see an exciting new show for free? My name is Susan Carlson, and Jenn Lippert and I are the house managers for the upcoming main-stage play The Broken. We still need ushers. There are lots of openings left; sign up for any day(s) you like. No experience is necessary, and you will get free admission.

If you would like to join or if you have any questions, please contact me at scarlson10@georgefox.edu. Let me know what day(s) you want to do. Here are the performance dates and times. You will need to show up about an hour before showtime (we’ll give you an exact time later).

  • Thursday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday April 13, 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 21, 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 22, 2 p.m.

Farewell reception for Lisa McMinn set for April 18

April 9th, 2012

A reception to honor Lisa McMinn, who will be leaving George Fox at the end of this term, is set from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, in the Stevens Center’s Duke Atrium. Please drop by to wish Lisa well.

Questions? Contact Claudia Hirsch at chirsch@georgefox.edu.

Commencement tickets for undergraduate ceremony

April 9th, 2012

ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS!

Your commencement tickets will be placed in your campus box on Tuesday or Wednesday this week.

Please check your e-mail for the package notice regarding this.

Thank you!

For more information, please contact Karlyn Fleming at kfleming@georgefox.edu

Upcoming Bruin home sports events

April 9th, 2012

Tuesday, April 10, 4 p.m. – Women’s tennis vs. Willamette (GFU Campus Courts)
Wednesday, April 11, 2:30 p.m. – Softball vs. Pacific, DH (Morse Field)

For more information, call the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.

Please assist engineering program by filling out survey

April 9th, 2012

Hello George Fox Community,

Engineering is writing an accreditation report for ABET this year, and we need your help.

We ask that you complete the online survey (see link below) in order for us to assess our engineering program’s educational objectives. This feedback is required of us by ABET for program assessment purposes and should not take too long to complete. We highly value your input and appreciate your contribution to our ongoing efforts to maintain ABET accreditation at George Fox University.

Here is the link:
Engineering Survey

In order for us to process the data in a timely manner, please complete this survey by Friday, April 13.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our administrative assistant, Kristin Bontrager, at kbontrager@georgefox.edu .

Thank you very much for your time and cooperation.

Bob Harder,
Chair of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering

Visit Cupcake Couture on student night April 11

April 9th, 2012

Come shop at Cupcake Couture in McMinnville at our George Fox Student Night!

Here are the details:

  • Wednesday, April 11, from 4 to 7 p.m.
  • Receive 20 percent off and a free gift with purchase!
  • Featuring brands: Jessica Simpson, Steve Madden, Michael Stars, Paige Premium Denim, Hudson, William Rast, J brand, LA Made, BB Dakota and Hurley!
  • Cupcake Couture is located at 214 N.E. Davis St., in McMinnville

Questions? Contact Rachael Cruthirds at rcruthirds09@georgefox.edu.

Liberty in North Korea group presents on campus Thursday

April 9th, 2012

This Thursday, April 12, George Fox welcomes back the Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) nomad team for its spring tour, “The People’s Tour,” a new presentation and documentary about the daily struggles of people in North Korea. Join us at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The event is free and open to the public. Merchandise will be sold onsite.

About the presentation:
The death of Kim Jong-il has brought renewed focus on North Korea. But too often that focus is dominated by concerns over nuclear weapons or security issues or on the attitudes of its recluse leaders. But despite changes at the top of the leadership in Pyongyang, the harsh reality of life for ordinary North Koreans goes on.

The North Korean people are living under the most ruthless system of political repression ever assembled. They have suffered through humanitarian disasters, crippling poverty, chronic food shortages and a denial of even the most basic freedoms.

The People’s Tour will redefine the North Korea crisis by highlighting the suffering and stories of the North Korean people. LiNK is promoting an approach to North Korea that will be defined and created by the North Korean people.

This Thursday, join the North Korean people’s struggle by learning more about this crisis and how you can get involved.

Join the movement. Fight for a common liberty.

Questions? Contact Melanie Newell at ext. 2686 or mnewell@georgefox.edu.

Play ‘The Broken’ opens Thursday in Wood-Mar Auditorium

April 9th, 2012

George Fox theatre’s spring show opens this week! Come see the premiere of The Broken, a play written by director Rhett Luedtke and various GFU students.

Based on some true stories of missions work in Papua New Guinea, the show has come full circle after more than 400 hours of work and will culminate in a world premiere that includes 30-plus students as actors, designers, consultants, stage managers and tech crew members under Rhett’s direction. For a synopsis of the play, visit this page.

Show Dates: April 12-14 and April 19-21 at 7:30 p.m. and April 22 at 2 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online at theatre.georgefox.edu or by calling 503-554-3844. University employees each get one complimentary ticket for the performance of their choice, and George Fox students each get one complimentary ticket for either of the Thursday night performances. Comp tickets can be picked up at the box office.

Box Office: The box office is now located on the first floor of the Stevens Center at the information desk. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Online tickets can be purchased at any time.

Graphic design students present portfolios Wednesday

April 9th, 2012

Senior graphic design students will present their portfolio presentations on Wednesday, April 11, beginning at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. The seniors scheduled to present are: Taylor Brost, Brittney Martinez, Rebecca Stewart, Emily Rampke, Karina Salgado, Garrett Lane, Rachel Stewart, Ashley Kingma, Max Slama, Rachel Tran and Megan McFarland.

Next week, a studio art senior thesis exhibit opens on Wednesday, April 18, in the Minthorne Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. The seniors presenting that night are Morgan Davie and Pilar Beier.

Come show your support for our art students!

Vote for your favorite international photos Tuesday

April 9th, 2012

Come to the Stevens Center anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. today (Tuesday) to vote for your favorite photos in the International Photo Contest. Your votes are important.

We have received an estimated 300 photos from students and employees. The jury then chose the top 30 photos from the students’ submissions and top 15 from the employees’ entries. These top photos will be displayed for voting in the Stevens Center’s first-floor lobby.

Your vote will determine the winners. You don’t want to miss this chance to see beautiful photos and vote for your favorites!

Questions? Contact Lishan Zeng at lzeng09@georgefox.edu.

Watch University Players perform at staff lunch April 16

April 9th, 2012

Support staff, don’t forget to join us for our final Staff Development Committee-sponsored luncheon of the academic year. It will be at noon on Monday, April 16, in the Cap and Gown Room. Come enjoy a chicken nacho lunch while being entertained by the University Players!

Cost is $3 per person. Contact Jan Lefebvre (jlefebvre@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Expert on environmentalism speaks on campus Wednesday

April 9th, 2012

Steve F. Hayward, the F.K. Weyerhaeuser Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, will deliver a public lecture, “Mere Environmentalism: A Biblical Perspective on Humans and the Natural World,” from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, in EHS 102.

Hayward is the author of numerous books, including Churchill on Leadership, The Real Jimmy Carter, and a two-volume biography of Ronald Reagan. He has an upcoming book titled The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Presidents. Hayward writes regularly for popular publications such as The Weekly Standard, The National Review, and The Wall Street Journal.

Hayward visits as a guest of the Department of History and Political Science. Lisa McMinn (Sociology) and Michael MacLeod (Political Science and International Studies) will offer responses to the lecture.

Most recently, Hayward began writing for the political/general-interest blog Power Line. His expertise in environmentalism, law, economics, and public policy have garnered him attention and led to him testifying before the Committee on Energy and Commerce at the United States House on two occasions.

For more information on Hayward’s visit, contact Mark David Hall at ext. 2674.