The film Grandma Zula’s Legacy will be shown for faculty and staff from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, March 2, in Stevens 207 on the Newberg campus.
Learn about the issue of racism in Portland through the film. You’ll also get to meet the film’s creator and producer through a talkback discussion.
Please R.S.V.P. to Joel Perez (Student Life) at jperez@georgefox.edu if you plan to attend.
Come to the Etiquette Dinner: Part of your Professional Package Wednesday, March 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room.
Event will include:
- Presentation from Elise Petersen, certified etiquette professional
-Â Delicious four course meal
-Â Networking opportunity with professional table hosts
- Etiquette experience you can use
Pre-Register at Career Services now and save yourself a spot. Spaces are limited.
Registration and ticket sales run February 23-26 in the SUB during lunches.
Tickets are $8 for Mealplan students, $12 for Non-mealplan students.
Contact Career Services at ext. 2330 for more information.
Join the Department of Performing Arts next week in supporting our small chamber ensembles in their presentation of the Winter Chamber Concert. The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in Bauman Auditorium. Admission is free.
Friday, Feb. 20
1 p.m. – Baseball vs. Concordia-Portland, Morse Field
1:30 p.m. – Softball vs. Eastern Oregon (DH), Morse Field
2 p.m. – Women’s Tennis vs. Whitworth, George Fox campus courts
4 p.m. – Sports Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Ceremonies, Kalges Dining Hall
6 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs. Willamette, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
8 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs. Willamette, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
Saturday, Feb. 21
11 a.m. – Women’s Tennis vs. Whitman, George Fox campus courts
Noon – Baseball vs. Concordia-Portland, Morse Field
6 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs. Pacific Lutheran, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
8 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs. Pacific Lutheran, Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym – Homecoming Court
Sports Hall of Fame — The university will induct the following individuals into its Hall of Fame this weekend: Nate Barnett (baseball), Gegi (Bonera) Ward (women’s soccer), Howard Crow (four-sport athlete), Randy Winston (track and field coach), the 1999 Bruin baseball team, and Nike College Basketball Sports Marketing Director Eric Lautenbach (meritorious service). They will be introduced at halftime of the men’s basketball game Friday.
Northwest Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament – The Bruins, currently 23-0, are tied for No. 2 in the WBCA national poll and ranked No. 3 in the D3hoop.com poll. The women have clinched the Northwest Conference championship and will be home for the NWC Tournament next week.
The Bruins will host a to-be-determined opponent at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the semifinals. If they advance, they will host the championship game at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Because this is a postseason event, regular-season passes are not valid for admission. Ticket prices for all tournament games are $6 for adults and $3 for seniors 55 and older and students 18 and younger. College students from the participating schools only will be admitted free with their student IDs.
For more information about any of the upcoming events, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926.
Homecoming 2009 is set to take place this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20-21, on the Newberg campus. Hosted by Alumni Relations, this annual celebration includes a diverse selection of events designed to help alumni reconnect with each other and with the university.
Highlights of Homecoming 2009 include the Winter Music Concert on Friday night; the Alumni Celebration Brunch Saturday morning; class reunions (for the classes of 1939, 1949, 1969, 1979, 1984, 1989, and 1999) Saturday afternoon; and a Young Alumni Gathering at Abby’s Pizza on Saturday night. Additionally, this year’s schedule features two special affinity reunions — one for alumni of the George Fox football program, and one for alumni of any George Fox business program.
Homecoming also features the final two nights of conference basketball play for both the men and undefeated women squads.
To find out more, visit homecoming.georgefox.edu.
Career opportunities in the public sector, government and in NPOs (Non-Profit Organizations) are out there. You just need to know how to find them.
Join us in Career Services from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, February 20 for pizza, soda, and a helpful presentation and discussion about finding your best future in one of these areas.
Please RSVP to careers@georgefox.edu by 5 p.m. Thursday February 19.
For more information, call ext. 2330.
Need help with your resume or with using the Optimal Resume  program?
The Career Services staff will be available in the Bruin Den from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19 to answer questions and give personal instruction about building your resume using Optimal Resume.  Please bring your own laptop.
Other resume and career questions are welcome. In addition, information about the other modules in Optimal Resume will be provided, including: Interview Prep, Cover Letter development, Skills Assessment, Portfolio and Website.
Look for our sign in the Bruin Den!
For more information, contact Christee Wise at cwise@georgefox.edu.
Homecoming basketball games are scheduled this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20-21, in the Wheeler Sports Center. On Friday, Willamette University visits to play the George Fox women (23-0) at 6 p.m. and the men at 8 p.m. The 2009 Sports Hall of Fame recipients will be introduced at halftime of the men’s game.
On Saturday, Pacific Lutheran comes to Newberg to play the women at 6 p.m. and the men at 8 p.m. Homecoming festivities will take place during halftime of the men’s game.
Join the Department of Performing Arts for a presentation of the Chehalem Symphony Orchestra in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Bauman Auditorium. Admission is free.
Come wrap up homecoming week with the Department of Performing Arts as the department presents its Homecoming Concert featuring the Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Women’s Chorale. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in Bauman Auditorium. Admission is free.
A Faculty Research Forum, “Why Faith is a Virtue,” based on the work of Robert Adams and Alasdair MacIntyre, will be presented by Phil Smith (Religious Studies) at 10:40 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in Hoover 105.
Eric Mortinson joined Marketing Communications as a video producer in January. Eric will graduate from George Fox this spring with a bachelor’s degree in cinema and media communication (video production concentration). He has won numerous awards for his projects, including best short documentary at the City of Angels Film Festival in 2007. He also has won awards at the annual George Fox Film Festival. He will produce videos for George Fox primarily focused on student recruitment and fundraising. He lives in Newberg and attends Grace Baptist Church.
Sandy Cherachanko joined Student Financial Services as a student accounts specialist in January. She worked previously for 13 years as a project coordinator with WHPacific Inc., a professional consulting firm, at its Portland/Salem offices. Sandy lives in Sherwood with her husband of 23 years, Paul. They have two children, Sasha and Marissa, and attend Sherwood Friends Church.
Ed Higgins’ (Writing/Literature) poem, “we two,†was published in the latest edition of the online poetry journal Earthshine. Ed also published the poem “Ida’s Parmesan†in a January issue of Haibun Today, an online poetry site.
Paul Anderson (Religious Studies) spoke at the “Search for Meaning: Pacific Northwest Spirituality and Theology Book Festival†hosted by Seattle University on Feb. 7. Paul shared his work “The Christ of Faith, the Jesus of History, and the Gospel of John†at the event, designed to celebrate the best regional works on issues of spirituality, faith, church-state matters, and theology.
Jesse Dillow (Plant Services) and wife Liz had a baby girl Friday, Feb. 6. Janie Elisabeth was born at Providence Newberg Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Here are the members of the 2009 Homecoming Court:
Freshmen Prince and Princess
Josh Couch
Mary Strutz
Sophomore Prince and Princess
Jacob Lowen
Elizabeth Tolon
Junior Prince and Princess
Alex Palm
Rachel Knower
Senior Princes and Princesses
Jon Archer
Kristine Cody
Gabe Cortez
Abby Courson
Mat Hollen
Emily Jackson
Homecoming King & Queen
Ethan Rhodes
Anna Moreshead
The Office of Spiritual Life would like to invite all members of our community to take part in a survey regarding the 2008-2009 chapel. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=LfB0JdJmQfZvqYdUKMG_2fUw_3d_3d
Questions regarding chapel or the survey can be sent to spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
One of the best academic experiences that English Language Institute students have each semester is class observation week. If you are willing to have ELI students observe your classes, please e-mail Martha Iancu (ELI) at miancu@georgefox.edu by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, with the following information: course number, title, days, times, place, and maximum number of observers. Students will attend only those classes that you list. Thank you.
The Office of Spiritual Life would like to invite all members of our community to take part in a survey regarding the 2008-2009 chapel. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=LfB0JdJmQfZvqYdUKMG_2fUw_3d_3d
Questions regarding chapel or the survey can be sent to spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
Congratulations to the members of the Eye Candy band, Tyler Bowers, Jack Hartmann, Michael Wolber, and Nathan Widdicombe. They were the winners of “Battle of the Rock Bands” Thursday night.
Attention: Graduating Seniors!
Commencement information is available on the GFU website at http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/academic_affairs/commencement/index.html. In addition, Commencement brochures will be mailed the week of February 16.
If you have additional questions after reviewing the web page and brochure, please contact Karlyn Fleming at kfleming@georgefox.edu. Thank you.
