Career Services hosts resume workshop Tuesday

March 8th, 2010

The time to apply for summer jobs and internships is approaching quickly. Use your time effectively by crafting strategic resumes. Career Services is offering a free resume workshop, called iConnect, to help you connect the dots of your experience to the job qualifications. Drop by Stevens 220 Tuesday, March 9, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to receive tips for writing targeted resumes and cover letters.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

iConnect Resume Workshop

March 8th, 2010

The time to apply for summer jobs and internships is approaching quickly. Use your time effectively by crafting strategic resumes. Career Services is offering a free resume workshop, called iConnect, to help you connect the dots of your experience to the job qualifications. Drop by Stevens 220 today, March 9th, between 11:30AM and 1:30PM to receive tips for writing targeted resumes and cover letters.

 

Comings and Goings

March 8th, 2010

Todd Dickerson (Development) left the university on March 5.

About Our People

March 8th, 2010

Douglas Campbell (Visual Art) has two artworks – an ink drawing titled “Harvest Weave” and an acrylic painting titled “The Trees of the Wood” – included in the exhibit “Chance to Flourish: Private, Public and Wild Gardens” in the Giustina Art Gallery at Oregon State University this month. In addition, his poem “Stone’s Throw,” was published in the current issue of Windhover: A Journal of Christian Literature.

Keith Dempsey (Graduate Counseling) recently won a future presidential seat with the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, an organization that seeks to advance the education, credentialing and supervision of counselors. It is one of five regional organizations of the national Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Keith will serve as president of WACES in 2012.

Rodger Bufford (Graduate Psychology) chaired accreditation site visits for the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Accreditation at Forest Institute in Springfield, Mo., and John F Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, Calif., during the fall semester.

Michelle Cox
(Graduate Counseling) will present “Ministry to People Living with HIV/AIDS in our Home Communities” at the Your Church and AIDS conference in Turner, Ore., in May. She is also scheduled to present “The Influence of Self-Transcendence, Alienation, and Activity Motivation on Volunteerism” at the American Psychological Association Conference in August.

Roger Nam (Seminary) published “Online Theological Education: Perspectives from First-Generation Asian Americans” in Theological Education 45 in January. He also has two forthcoming articles: “Writing Songs, Singing Songs: Orality and Literacy in the Commission of the Levitical Singers (1 Chronicles 25:1-6)” in the book The Matrix of Orality and Literacy in the Bible, and “A Different Kind of Impression: The Decorative Function of Cylinder Seals in Ugarit” in the journal Ugarit-Forschungen 40. He also recently presented “Feasting at the King’s Table: The Political Economy of the Samaria Ostraca” at the national meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature in New Orleans. Finally, Roger was selected to participate in the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning’s Pre-Tenure Theological Faculty Workshop in 2010-2011 and to serve as a steering committee member for the Society of Biblical Literature Consultation, “Economics in the Biblical World.”

Julie Green (School of Education) will present one of her creative nonfiction pieces at Northwest University’s Faith in the Humanities Conference on March 18-19 in Kirkland, Wash. In addition to her duties in the School of Education, Julie is an English and philosophy major in the undergraduate program.

In-Plant Graphics magazine, a national magazine for in-house printers, wrote an article about Print Services’ acquisition of a new production copier and its ability to punch for coil and comb binding. The new equipment will allow the staff of Print Services to spend less time on each book produced.

Kent Yinger (Seminary) published three articles recently: “Paul and Evangelism: A Missiological Challenge from New Testament Specialists” in Missiology; “The Continuing Quest for Jewish Legalism” in Bulletin of Biblical Research; and “Reformation Redivivus: Synergism and the New Perspective” in Journal for Theological Interpretation. In addition, as board member and events coordinator for the Institute for Biblical Research, he successfully oversaw the IBR events at the annual meeting in New Orleans. Kent is also currently co-chair of the New Testament and Hellenistic Religions section of the Pacific Northwest region of the Society of Biblical Literature.

Ed Higgins’ (English) flash fiction story, “Kitchen Knight (n.),” was published in the March 5 issue of Dark Sky Magazine.

Kathleen Sims (Nursing) and Paul Anderson (Religious Studies) led a session titled “Hope & Suffering: In the Eyes of the Beholder” at the third annual Department of Nursing Workshop, “Caring for the Older Adult,” at The Allison in Newberg in January.

Communication Career Seminar

March 8th, 2010

What in the world am I going to do with my major?

 Attention all Communication Majors!

 Lambda Pi Eta is hosting a communication seminar with GFU Alumni on Tues at 6:00 pm in the Bruin’s Den Annex.

 Come join us for information on career success and free refreshments!

Birthdays

March 8th, 2010

March 9      Elizabeth Holme, James Oshiro
March 10    Dale Seipp, Lindsey Wallgren
March 12    Theresa Schierman, Brent Weaver
March 13    Carol Brazo, Karen Buchanan, Sandy Cherachanko
March 14    Piper Parks
March 15    Caitlin Corning, Stephanie St. Cyr
March 17    Bryan Boyd, Taylor Martin
March 18    Mark Carlton
March 19    Joanne Gray, Marty Hunter
March 21    Larry Mennenga
March 22    Terry Peters

Peer Advisor Applications Due this Friday

March 8th, 2010

Peer Advisor applications due Friday.  Applications can be found in the SUB or at www.georgefox.edu/orientationapp. Being a peer advisor has many benefits- including a $400 stipend, the opportunity to make new friends, be a leader, be a part of a team, and move back onto campus early after summer. If you have any questions contact Stephanie at sstcyr@georgefox.edu.

Males are strongly encouraged to apply!

Friday is final day to submit nominations for March Employee of the Month

March 8th, 2010

This Friday, March 12, is the last day to submit nominations for March Employee of the Month. The President’s Executive Leadership Team will then select the Employee(s) of the Month from the nominations submitted. The winner of both the February and March Employees of the Month will be announced at the all-employee meeting on Thursday, March 18, and each will receive a $100 gift card to The Allison.

Submit nominations to Peggy Kilburg (HR) at pkilburg@georgefox.edu.

24-Hour Play Festival returns to Wood-Mar Auditorium Saturday

March 8th, 2010

In just 24 hours, George Fox students will write, rehearse, produce and perform four short plays. Catch the final performances at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Admission is free.

Join us for this unique, family-friendly evening of original theatre! The event is sponsored by Alpha Psi Omega, the university’s theatre honor society.

Supervisors: Post summer employment positions soon

March 5th, 2010

Supervisors: Please post your open positions soon! The summer procedures guide and JobConnect instructions are on the supervisor web page: georgefox.edu/offices/hr/studentemployment/index.html. Budgets will be the same as last summer.

The summer student application has been posted on the student employment page and students are ready to apply.

Quartet performs at staff lunch on Monday

March 5th, 2010

Come eat lunch at noon Monday, March 8, with your fellow staff employees, and then at 12:30 p.m. enjoy the sounds of a quartet made up of George Fox students, “Chord of Four Strands.” Lunch is $3 and will be in the Cap and Gown Room.

APA Workshop

March 5th, 2010

Need help learning APA basics?  Come to the APA Workshop to start learning this citation style. 

March 11th 2010 in Stevens 208 at 6:30PM

ARC hosts APA workshop on March 11

March 5th, 2010

Please inform Jana Tan (jtan07@georgefox.edu) if you have any special requests regarding extra credit and attendance for the Academic Resource Center’s APA workshop scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, in Stevens 208.

Spring Exodus Grad Fair scheduled March 10-11

March 5th, 2010

Attention graduating seniors: Congratulations on your impending graduation! As you prepare to leave us, the university has organized a special event to help you tie up all the loose ends before graduation day arrives.

On Wednesday, March 10, from noon to 7 p.m. and Thursday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., we will host the Spring Exodus Grad Fair in the Cap and Gown Room. There, you will be able to:

  • Pick up your cap and gown
  • Verify graduation with the registrar’s office
  • Conduct or schedule an exit interview with Financial Aid
  • Visit with Career Services
  • Connect with Alumni Relations
  • Get information on mail forwarding
  • Order graduation announcements
  • Get sized and order a class ring
  • Order alumni products

In short, all the departments you need to see before you graduate will be gathered in one location. Complimentary food and drinks will be available, and there will be a chance to win great door prizes.

If you have any questions, contact Andy Dunn at ext. 2543 or adunn@georgefox.edu.

Farewell for chef Dave Sherrill set for Sunday in Cap and Gown Room

March 5th, 2010

Dave Sherrill, Bon Appetit’s executive chef at George Fox the past 11 years, has accepted a promotion and will be leaving to open and manage the kitchen for Bon Appetit’s newest location, Amazon.com world headquarters in Seattle. A going-away party for him is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 7, in the Cap and Gown Room. All are welcome to drop by and say goodbye. His last day will be Friday, March 12.

Michael Gillespie, the chef at Friendsview Retirement Community, will replace Sherrill. Gillespie has worked for Bon Appetit for more than 10 years and, along with his restaurant and country club experience, “brings a wealth of talent and skills to us and we look forward to welcoming him,” said Denny Lawrence.

Student art goes on display beginning March 11

March 4th, 2010

Starting Thursday, March 11, student art will be displayed in the Lindgren and Minthorne galleries. The exhibit will begin with an opening reception in both locations on that Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The pieces will remain up through April 7.

The exhibit will include paintings, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, graphic design, illustration and photography. Guest jurors will judge the artwork and winners will be selected to receive cash prizes. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chili and Cornbread in the Sub

March 4th, 2010

CHILI AND CORNBREAD IN THE SUB! 

Thursday, March 11 during Tent City starting at 10:00PM. 

Only $3 to support the 2010 May Serve Team.

Visit security office for vehicle registration needs

March 3rd, 2010

Staff and students, the link to register your cars on myGFU is currently disabled, so please come to the security office if you need to make any changes to your registration, or you need to add/delete/register a new vehicle. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

International Justice Mission hosts meeting March 4

March 3rd, 2010

Want to respond to injustice, and fight slavery and sex trafficking? Come to the International Justice Mission chapter’s weekly meeting at 8 p.m. in Hoover 206. Join us at this time and location on Thursday, March 4, as we discuss human trafficking and sex trafficking, and find out ways you can get involved in helping end this injustice.

Faculty and staff portrait sessions scheduled two days this month

March 3rd, 2010

Marketing Communications will hold staff/faculty portrait sessions from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, and Wednesday, March 31, in our Le Shana Hall studio. We are updating everyone’s photo for the Web site.

Call or e-mail Danette Newkirk to set up an appointment at ext. 2125 or dnewkirk@georgefox.edu.