The Daily Bruin

It’s time to nominate individuals for the Staff Development Committee. Visit the web-nomination form and choose four names you would like to nominate for the committee. To be eligible to serve, members must be employed at least three-quarters time over nine months and have been employed for at least one year. Elected members will serve a three-year term. Elections will be held in April.

Please make your nominations no later than Thursday, March 27.

If you would like a paper copy of the nomination form, contact Patty Findley (Athletics). Patty will mail you a paper copy. Once you fill it out, return it to Patty at Box 6147 no later than March 27.

If you need assistance with the web-nomination form, contact Jere Witherspoon (Student Life).

For more information about the Staff Development Committee, visit the committee’s website.

Spring forward to the University Store’s “Spring Fling Sale” before spring break. Save 25 percent on all T-shirts and hats and save 50 percent on sunglasses. Sales runs Monday through Thursday, March 17-20. The bookstore will be closed on Good Friday, March 21.

Lost and found tables are returning to the Bruin Den on Monday, March 17, and Tuesday, March 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you have lost any items, please stop by to see if they have been turned in. Any items not reunited with their owners will be donated to charitable causes Tuesday afternoon.

Rick Muthiah (Student Life) will present a Faculty Teaching Forum, “From Teaching to Learning — a New Paradigm for Undergraduate Education,” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, in the Executive Dining Room.

“The paradigm that has governed our colleges is this: A college is an institution that exists to provide instruction. Subtly but profoundly we are shifting to a new paradigm: A college is an institution that exists to produce learning. This shift changes everything.”

These words, written by Robert Barr and John Tagg in 1995, sparked a discussion that continues across the nation. The March 19 faculty teaching forum will be a discussion about the paradigms described by Barr and Tagg.

Those who would like to read the article ahead of time can access the document through course reserves (http://catalog.georgefox.edu/search/pmut/pmut/1,1,1,B/l962~1255909&FF=pmut&1,1,,0,0). To access it, you must use your university ID barcode. An overview of the article will be provided during the session, so reading the article is not a pre-condition for participation.

To reserve a lunch e-mail Jere Witherspoon (jwithers@georgefox.edu) by 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17. Everyone is welcome to attend the session, whether bringing a lunch or reserving a lunch.

All faculty — full time, part time, and adjunct — are invited to attend Faculty Teaching Forums (FTFs). Video podcasts of FTFs will be available at the “Events and Resources” link on the Center for Teaching and Learning website.

The Thailand May Serve team is now accepting donations for a garage sale in the Ron Gregory Atrium in EHS on the Newberg campus April 12. All items must be donated by April 11. The sale will take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Please contact Mel Eastwold (meastwold04@georgefox.edu) or Linnea Strandy (lstrandy04@georgefox.edu) to donate. Thank you.

Please join us on the Virtual Women’s Center-A Place For You-website at http://www.georgefox.edu/vwc to discuss on our new blog. 

The featured topic is “Women in Politics” and we welcome thoughts from both genders.  Guest bloggers will visit on occasion.  

Contact Career Services at ext. 2330 for more information.

The Fly Me Carnival is this Friday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m. in the Wheeler Gymnasium. 

Sign up in the SUB and show up Friday for your chance to win an all expenses paid trip to Disneyland for you and a friend!

Contact Erin Kress at ekress04@georgefox.edu. for more information.

The George Fox Symphonic Band, directed by Pat Vandehey, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, in Bauman Auditorium. The band will be accompanied by the university’s Flute Ensemble and Early Music Ensemble.

The band will perform “Inglesina (The little English Girl)” by David Delle Cese, “Thus Do You Fare, My Jesus” by Alfred Reed, “Morning Star” by David Maslanka, “Vilia” by Franz Lehar, and “Symphonic Overture” by James Barnes.

The following evening, Friday, March 14, the university’s Jazz Band will perform a free concert in Bauman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

Due to a technical glitch, employees and students received outdated e-nnouncement and/or e-Colleague news on March 12. The mishap was a result of the system improperly categorizing 15 old e-nnouncements as new ones. The Office of Marketing and Communications apologizes for the inconvenience.

Our next community lunch will be TODAY in Room 155, 12 to 1 p.m.

Did you lose some money on Tuesday, March 11 around 11:15 a.m. near Weesner Village?  If so, call Mike Wirta at ext. 2032 and tell him how much.

Planning on applying to intern in the Admissions Office next school year? Applications must be returned to the Office of Admissions today, Wednesday, March 12 by 5:00 p.m.

Looking for a professional, résumé building opportunity?

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking qualified candidates to work as interns in the areas of admissions counseling, visits, and events during the 08-09 school year. This is a great opportunity to get a professional internship on campus! 

We are looking for professional, energetic, organized and detailed candidates who seek academic credit or qualify for federal student employment. 

Applications and detailed job descriptions are currently available online or can be picked up in the Office of Admissions.

Please contact Erin Macy (x2247) with any questions.

Enjoy $0.50 off any drink in the Foxhole when you bring your own mug! The Foxhole is open Sunday – Thursday from 7:00-11:00 p.m.

* This special will continue to the end of the semester!

Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.  Jesus said: “There is no commandment greater than these.”(Mark 12:30)

Join the GFU community by honoring and living out the two greatest commandments for the month of March.  Be on the look out for posters in the SUB to express how these verses come alive in your life. 

Small group leaders can check out a Bible study through Foxfiles on this topic.

Want to spend a semester abroad? How about in Uganda?

Come to the Foxhole Wednesday, March 12 or Thursday, March 13 from 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Students from previous semesters of Go-Ed Africa will be in the Foxhole to answer questions, show photos, and tell stories about this incredible semester abroad program.

For more information contact Charith Norvelle at cnorvelle04@georgefox.edu.

Inviting all business majors to attend the first Business Club’s informational meeting on Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. in Hoover 105.

If you have any questions please contact Robin Ballard at rballard05@georgefox.edu.

Student art will be exhibited in the Minthorne and Lindgren galleries through Wednesday, April 2. The exhibit includes paintings, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, graphic design, illustration, and photography. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries is hosting its annual 10K Run and 5K Walk/Run at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Champoeg State Park in St. Paul.

The theme is “Go the Distance … To Get Kids to Camp.” The event is a fund-raiser to bring underprivileged kids to Tilikum for summer camp. Participants receive a T-shirt, a chance for door prizes, and awards. The entry fee/minimum donation is $35 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and younger. For more information, call 503-538-2763 or visit camptilikum.org.

Inside Promotions, a business capstone class, is offering a “Deal of the Week” with all Dutch Brothers Coffee locations in Newberg. Just show your university ID and get $1 off any drink. The offer runs through the end of March.

Proceeds from the “Deal of the Week” program support the business capstone project. Questions? Contact Tyler Lacoma at tlacoma04@georgefox.edu.

Faculty Business Meeting via PolyCom

Date: March 14, 2008

Time: 11:40-12:30 pm Mtn Time

Location: Conference Room, Boise Campus