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Sarah King was hired as the executive assistant to the director of enrollment services. She worked previously at Dwayne Brittell Architect and Planner in Newberg, where she was an architectural draftsperson. Before that, she worked for nearly two years at Seattle Pacific University as a student administrative assistant in the school’s disability support services and student learning program. Sarah earned a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Seattle Pacific in 2006. She lives in her native Newberg with husband David and dog Macy and attends Portland Vineyard Church in Tigard, where she and David serve as the missions directors.

Dixie Downey joined Plant Services as an administrative assistant earlier this month. An alumna of George Fox (’85), she has been a stay-at-home mom and volunteer at her local school district since 1998. Before that, she worked as a programmer/analyst with Rentrak Entertainment Inc. from 1994 to 1998. She also gained management, customer training, and technical support experience at computer companies in Boulder, Colo., Portland, and Hillsboro from the mid-1980s through the early 1990s. At George Fox, Dixie earned a bachelor’s degree in computer information science and business/economics. She and her husband, Scott, live in Aurora with their two boys, Maxwell and Roman. They are members of Christian City Church in Lake Oswego.

Tom Johnson (Religious Studies) is retiring from the university after serving in various capacities at George Fox the past 11 years. He has filled the roles of interim president, seminary dean, and professor of biblical theology. He and his wife Michele are moving to Whidbey Island, Wash., in their retirement. A farewell reception for Tom is scheduled from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in the John and Marilyn Duke Atrium in the Stevens Center. The event will include time for sharing, refreshments, and a faculty/staff choir singing several hymns. Those interested in joining the choir may do so by attending a rehearsal after faculty lunch April 15 in the Cap and Gown Room.

Jan Thomas (Management) is leaving George Fox this month to move to Segway, Alaska, to take a position as an office manager for a tour company.

Marc Shelton, Ginny Birky, and Scot Headley (Education) wrote a chapter on teacher leadership for the book Improving Schools: Studies in Leadership and Culture, published in March by Information Age Publishing. The chapter was part of a publication writing workshop grant from the university’s Faculty Development Committee, and a draft was presented at the American Educational Research Association’s annual meeting in April 2007.

Lori DeKruyf (Counseling) gave two presentations at the American Counseling Association’s 2008 conference in Honolulu March 26-31. Her presentations were entitled “Social Justice Advocacy and Professional School Counselors: The ACA Advocacy Competencies as a Framework for Action” and “Identified Training Needs for School Counseling Site Supervisors.”

Ed Higgins (Writing/Literature) had a poem, “Tohono O’odham: The Desert People,” published in the spring issue of the Norwegian-based literary e-zine Babel Fruit.

Bruce Strom (School of Professional Studies) wrote columns, “Small Business Development in Tough Economic Times,” and “Small Business Marketing,” for March and April issues of the Idaho Press-Tribune. He also wrote a column, “Small Business Development in an Economic Downturn,” for the April issue of the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce Small Business Success Center News.

Linda Sartwell and Steve Edwards (Mail Services) successfully completed the Mailpiece Quality Control training and passed the special qualifying examination. They are now certified as MQC specialists with the United States Postal Service.

Clella Jaffe (Communication Arts) and husband Jack celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on March 16. They were married at the Free Methodist Church in Lebanon, Ore., and have two adult children and five grandchildren.

April 15    Terrie Boehr, Mike Campadore
April 16    Nancy Almquist
April 17    Eilene Newman, Sandee Robinson
April 18    Dave Cuny, Judy Deale, Gary Railsback
April 20    Tammy O’Doherty
April 22    Jeff Vandenhoek
April 25    Mark Ocker
April 26    Laura Klaus
April 27    Pat Vandehey

All applications for the Public Relations Committee (Web Editor, Print Designer, and Media Designer) are due by 4:00pm tomorrow, April 15, 2008.

For more information contact Kevin Seyler.

This month’s all-employee meeting will be moved up to a 3:30 p.m. start time Thursday, April 17, in Hoover 105. The meeting will begin with a PeopleSoft presentation that will last until 4:10 p.m.

At 4:15 p.m., three strategic planning workshop chairs will present reports on strategic planning. All employees are encouraged to attend.

You are invited to drop by the Nutrition Expo displays in Klages Dining Room April 14-18. Learn ways to improve the healthfulness of your diet and lifestyle. Presented by students of the Family and Consumer Sciences Department’s nutrition class.

The Faculty Development Committee is hosting a Faculty Research Forum featuring Neal Ninteman and Gary Spivey (Engineering) at 10:45 a.m. Friday, April 18, in Hoover 105. Neal and Gary will present “Servant Engineering: Offering Cups of Cold Water (and other cool things) in Jesus’ Name.”

You are invited to join the English Language Institute for a costumed reader’s theater production of scenes from The Robe, a fictional account of a Roman tribune who participated in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The presentation relates his experiences following that life-changing event. Presented by the Level B speech class of the English Language Institute and friends.

The production is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in Lemmons 8.

Engineering will host its second annual Engineering Expo on Friday, April 18, in EHS. From  3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Ron Gregory Atrium,  engineering class project presentations will be on exhibit.

Then, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., industry-sponsored senior design presentations will be showcased in EHS 102. Featured will be a dry food products automated seasoner for PPM Technologies and a ruggedized portable thermal printer for Tripod Data Systems. Refreshments will be provided.

The University Store is hosting its annual PJ sale from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16. Wear your PJs to the bookstore and save 10 to 50 percent on select merchandise throughout the store.

The MBA program seeks a temporary administrative assistant to work for the next few weeks at the Portland Center until a replacement for Jan Thomas can be hired. If you know of someone who might be a good fit for this job, please have the person contact Peggy Kilburg by e-mail pkilburg@georgefox.edu or phone (554-2182).  The department would like to find someone who can work full time, but may consider less than full time help.

The HR office will closed most of this week as we begin our PeopleSoft training and implementation work.  The office will be open Monday, April 14th until 3:00 p.m.  It will be open only one hour each day Tues. (15th), Wed. (16th) and Thurs. (17th), between 4:00 and 5:00.  We will be open as usual on Friday, April 18th.  We regret the inconvenience, but appreciate your understanding and patience.

We will respond to email and voice mail as quickly as possible between training sessions. 

PBS videos on demand are no longer available through Bruindata, but may still be accessed through the library.  These videos are available for viewing for any university employee or student.  You can gain access to these “Videos on Demand” via FoxTrax by searching for the keyword “VOD.” 

Multicultural Services is hosting a Luau Tuesday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m.  The event will include live music, authentic Hawaiian food, activities and student hula dancers. 

We are looking for helpers to set up, tear down, and run some games.  If you are interested or willing to help on Tuesday between 8:00-4:30 p.m., please contact Amber Nelson at anelson04@georgefox.edu or Burel Ford bford@georgefox.edu or ext. 2318.

The Portland Center Library is pleased to have on-location watercolors by Gary Buhler on display.

Gary Buhler is an Assistant Professor of Art at George Fox University. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education from Western Oregon University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Arizona, Tucson.

Gary’s watercolors portray Northwest scenes of rivers, riverbanks, waterfalls and surrounding landscapes painted in rich blues, greens, and golds with bright white representing the rippling and splashing water.

Come by and take a long look or slip in for a quick peek.

If you have not verified your summer address with University Mail Services, please click on the following link and fill out the form:

http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/mail_services/summer_forwarding.html

Deadline to ensure continuous mail delivery is Friday, April 18, 2008.

Founded in 2000 as the Student Alumni Council, the Bruin Heritage Society strives to preserve and celebrate the rich history and tradition of George Fox University, connect current students with alumni, and enhance the sense of community on campus.  Involvement in the Bruin Heritage Society provides an exciting opportunity for personal growth, leadership development, and impacting the George Fox community. 

If you are interested in a leadership position in the Bruin Heritage Society for the 2008-09 school year, or just want to get involved, go to http://www.georgefox.edu/alumni/groups/bruinheritage.html to download an application. 

Applications are due to Robby Larson, director of alumni relations, by Friday, April 18. 

If you have any questions, please ask Emily Rastovich at bruinheritage@georgefox.edu or call ext. 2132.

Join faculty, students, and staff on Wednesday (April 16) 2-3:15 p.m. in celebrating the contribution of Tom Johnson, who has served for the last 11 years at George Fox University. He has filled the roles as interim president, seminary dean, and professor of biblical theology. Tom and Michele will be moving to Whidbey Island in their retirement. Their presence among us will be greatly missed.

Come to the Duke Atrium in Stevens Center for sharing, music, refreshments and fellowship.

The annual Fox Film Festival is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the Cameo Theater in downtown Newberg, and at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Bauman Auditorium.

The cost is $4 for Friday’s showing and free on Saturday.

Please join the cinema and media communication department to celebrate a year of hard work. The films to be shown each night are:

Friday, April 11
Plight Before Christmas
The Lowly Landscaper
Wayne
Sunday Drivers
Here with Myself
God’s Call
Week on the Street

Saturday, April 12
Choices trailer
Goldie’s Last Days
Cafeteria
Cherry Coke
The Haunting of Quincy Walters
Loneliness
Ferdalangur

Awards will be handed out throughout the evening of April 12.