The Office of Spiritual Life would like to send out a thank you to the ladies who came and participated in the “Women’s Conversations” on Tuesday evening. It was a fun, challenging and encouraging time for many. If any participants have more questions or would like any clarification, please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu. One or some of the women on the panel will respond.
This is a reminder that at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, the Department of Performing Arts will present its November Students in Recital in Bauman Auditorium. Please come support our students as they present their work this semester.
Whether you’re an International student or American student we
would love to have you!
Come join us in watching the movie Hitch!
EHS 1st Floor
7:30 pm
Students will take to the quad at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, for another Bruin Brawl. This time, a new point system has been developed for winning classes and each class has a designated color:
For more info, visit georgefox.edu/offices/asc/brawl/bruinbrawl.html.
Are you ready? Come fully prepared to brawl with your class in the quad at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. Not only is there a new point system for winning classes, we also are making the rewards a bit more interesting. We call it “The Secret Ingredient.” Each class has a designated color:
Show up and win your class some Bruin Braggin’ Points. For more info, visit georgefox.edu/offices/asc/brawl/bruinbrawl.html.
The campus community is welcome to participate in an eight-week independent research project on fitness guidance. One group will be working with an acclaimed fitness program (the DeLorme Method), the other working with a uniquely developed program. Members of both groups will feel good and look great afterward.
If interested, e-mail either jfujita04@georgefox.edu or ktaylor07@georgefox.edu. An informational meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at a location to be announced.
Urban Services is starting the first ever “All I Want For Christmas drive” to bless our homeless friends during the holiday season. To participate, fill a used mug with various items like mints, candy, scarves, hats, lotion, shoelaces, and anything else you think might be useful and/or fun as a simple little gift.
There are drop-off boxes in:
LeShana, Coffin, HMS, Ed, Penn, and soon to be in the Suites and the Bruin’s Den.
The last day to do drop off items is December 5th. If you have any questions, email Bethany Taft or Rachel Knower.
Interested in helping impact a student’s visit to George Fox?
The Admissions Office needs you your help to transport visiting students here and to get them excited for their visit. We will reimburse you for your gas mileage. If you are interested E-mail Amber Shore (ashore06@georgefox.edu) with your name, phone number, and the times you would be available to pick up students.
George Fox University is investing in Yamhill County by partnering with the Mid-Willamette Valley United Way in a workplace campaign from now through Dec. 31, 2008. Within the next few days, you will receive a letter from President Robin Baker regarding your opportunity for involvement in a Community Care Fund that will directly benefit local nonprofit organizations.
Every donor has the opportunity to designate their dollars for an impact area, or for a specific organization. Please take a moment to read through the brochure and donation form accompanying the letter. Send your gifts or requests for payroll deduction to the Department of Human Resources at Box 6108 by Dec. 31, 2008.
Questions? Contact Sheri Philips, executive director of University Relations.
The university community is invited to learn the basics of American Psychological Association (APA) style from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in Hoover 102. If APA is giving you trouble, come to this workshop and learn from two knowledgeable Academic Resource Center consultants.
Interested in helping impact a student’s visit to George Fox?
The Admissions Office needs your help to transport visiting students and to get them excited for their visit. We will reimburse you for your gas mileage.
If you are interested, email Amber Shore at ashore06@georgefox.edu with your name, phone number, and the times you would be available to pick up students.
Have you ever seen a picture of another part of the world or even another part of the U.S. and thought, “I would love to visit that place. Even better, I would love to live there for four months and really get to know the culture and the people”? The university has many opportunities to do just that through its semester off campus programs.
On Monday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., representatives at an information table in the Bruin Den will be available to discuss these programs. This is a great opportunity to get information and to ask questions.
University Relations has leftover mums from Family Weekend and would like to offer them at a discount to all George Fox employees on a first-come, first-serve basis. Six-inch potted mum plants all in fall colors (yellow, red and veriegated) are $4 each. Cash and check accepted. Exact change is appreciated. Please stop by our office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, to select your mum and take it with you. No holds will be placed.
Thank you,
University Relations
Questions? Call ext. 2134
Brian Swarts, national coordinator for the U.S. Micah Challenge, will lead a symposium from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Murdock Learning Resource Center’s Special Collections Room on the second floor.
Come and meet Swarts to find out about the U.S. Micah Challenge, a campaign that is part of a global network dealing with worldwide poverty. Swarts will discuss the goals of his organization and present some opportunities for George Fox students to get directly involved. Refreshments will be served at 7:15 p.m.
Come learn how to buy, sell, and finance a house. Willcuts Company Realtors and the Office of Student Life will host a real estate class from 7 to 9 p.m. both Tuesday, Nov. 18, and Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Stevens 109.
Tuesday’s session will cover “Financing and Title + Escrow.” Wednesday’s session will cover “Finding the Right House and Making an Offer.” Topics to be covered:
Free pizza and drinks will be provided.
I am looking to borrow two wooden Adirondack chairs for a directing class final. I would need them in early December until the end of performances in mid-month. I would take full responsibility for them. Please contact me, Kathryn Woods, at kwoods05@georgefox.edu if you can assist me.
Thank you,
Kathryn Woods
It is time again for the Student Nurses Association monthly meeting Friday, November 14 from 10:30-11:00 a.m. in Hoover 103. This week we will provide updates on club events, as well as putting together the hope kits for charity.
If you have any questions, please contact Jodi Nakahara at jnakahara05@georgefox.edu.
It’s that time again. Come enjoy food, fun and family with the Religious Studies Department during Harvest Fest. Come to Hoover 230 on Wednesday, Nov. 12 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. for free food and good conversation.
The Department of Performing Arts is presenting another Students in Recital. Come support our music students as they present what they have been working on this year. This month’s session is scheduled Friday, Nov. 14 from 12:40 to 1:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
If you’re planning to teach English abroad or in a community program, don’t miss this opportunity to learn the basics. Take COMM 350 Introduction to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Offered in Spring 2009. Scheduled Monday and Wednesday, 3:40-4:55 p.m. The next time it will be offered is Spring 2011.
COMM 350 Introduction to TESOL can be taken on its own or as part of the TESOL Minor.
For further information, contact Martha Iancu at x2641 or miancu@georgefox.edu
