The Portland Center will host open forum sessions for the four provost candidates.
The candidates will be here 10 to 11:30 a.m. in PDS 255 on the following dates:
Tuesday, Nov. 27: Patrick Allen
Tuesday, Dec. 4: Carlos Campos
Friday, Dec. 7: Ginger MacDonald
Wednesday, Dec. 12: Jane Hudak
President and Mrs. Robin Baker invite you and your family to join them on Saturday, Dec. 1, for the university’s Campus Candlelight Ceremony.
The evening will include …
• Campus lighting of buildings
• Christmas carols led by Dickens carolers
• Candlelight devotional
• Horse-drawn wagon rides before and after candlelight ceremony
Schedule:
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Food, activities and live music in Stevens Center, Hoover, and EHS atriums
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Ceremony in front of Edwards-Holman Science Center (steps facing quad)
Questions? E-mail Danya Ochsner or call her at ext. 2121.
It’s not everyday you get to enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride around campus sipping hot chocolate, you won’t want to miss out!
Put the Christmas Candlelight Ceremony on your calendars, you don’t want to miss it!
President and Mrs. Robin Baker
invite you and your family to join us on December 1, 2007, for the
The evening will include …
• Campus lighting of buildings
• Christmas carols led by Dickens carolers
• Candlelight devotional
• Horse-drawn wagon rides before and after candlelight ceremony
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Food, activities and live music in
Stevens Center, Hoover and EHS atriums
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Edwards-Holman Science Center
(steps facing quad)
Questions? Contact Danya Ochsner, Ext. 2121 or dochsner@georgefox.edu
Last Tuesday’s Newberg campus meeting with the strategic planning consultant, Ian Symmonds, is now available for download at the following link:
The George Fox men’s basketball team hosts its home opener against Corban College at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4. Remember to bring your university ID, which admits you and your immediate family to all home contests.
Independent U.S. Senate candidate John Frohnmayer will host a town hall at George Fox at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in Hoover 105. The event is sponsored by the university’s Alpha Alpha Chi chapter of the national political science honor society.
Frohnmayer, who holds a master’s degree in Christian ethics and a law degree, will speak on the role of religion in politics and stewardship of the earth. He also will leave time open for questions from the audience on any topics they choose.
Frohnmayer’s campaign has made headlines by calling for the impeachment of President Bush and for an end to the Iraq war. Frohnmayer also has focused on the need to increase accountability at all levels of government.
All members of the George Fox and Newberg communities are invited. Questions? Contact Dan Bennett.
Stop by the KFOX Radio Cocoa Party Tuesday, November 27 from 8:00-10:00pm in the corridor between the SUB and the Library!
FEATURED RADIO SHOW: Three Nails No Duct tape with Andrew Griggs!!!! Special Guest John Taggart!!
New show time this week only. Make sure you stop by for free cocoa, free t-shirts, free CD’s and to enter in the drawing for the prizes donated by the George Fox Bookstore!
ATTENTION: Hot cocoa has been prescribed by medical professionals as the only liquid able to augment studying efficiency!!!
Contact Angie Leder at aleder06@georgefox.edu for more information.
A fall senior thesis art exhibit, featuring the work of Jaime Kate Johnson and Julia Lancaster, opens with a reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the Minthorne Gallery. The exhibit is scheduled to run through Dec. 15. The gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You can listen to the podcast of Tuesday’s Newberg all-employee meeting here: http://media.georgefox.edu/cgi-bin/itunesustaff.pl
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Many “found” items have been turned in to the Security office this week. If you are missing an item, please come between 7-3 p.m. Monday to Friday after the Thanksgiving break to check for your items.Two boxes were turned in to the Security house after an event in Ross 141. Inside of the boxes were items used for a party-coffee maker, Tupperware cake holder, mugs and tea. If you were the person who left these items behind, please come to the Security office to claim your items.
 Holiday luncheons will be served by the students of Family and Consumer Sciences on two upcoming Fridays – Nov. 30, and Dec. 7. Each luncheon will include a chicken entree with seasonal accompaniments, salad, beverage, and dessert. The cost is $8. Take out orders are welcome.Seating is from noon to 12:30 p.m. in Lemmons Room 4. Contact Helen Morse (Family and Consumer Sciences) at ext. 2640 between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. or e-mail hmorse@georgefox.edu for reservations and any dietary accommodations.
The Academic Resource Center will offer a workshop on using APA style for citations and references at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in EHS 102. The session will provide an overview of the American Psychological Association (APA) style, which serves as a writing guide for many disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. A sign-in sheet will be passed to record attendance for any students who are required to attend or who are receiving extra credit for attendance.
Rick Muthiah, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, will be the presenter.
Dirk Barram (Management) will present “Mid-Course Adjustments: Taking the Risk to Make Necessary Change” at a faculty teaching forum from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, in the Executive Dining Room.
Sometimes a class doesn’t go as intended. Even with the best of learning objectives, a class may not go as well as anticipated. It may be time to switch gears, even in the middle of the semester. The changes may be minor or maybe major, but whatever degree of change is necessary it is important to acknowledge these and move forward. Barram will discuss how to do this effectively.
To reserve a lunch, e-mail Jere Witherspoon (Student Life) by noon on Monday, Nov. 26. 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.
Come to the Multicultural Club Meeting “Holiday Extravaganza” potluck (dessert/appetizer)!
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 in the Commuter Lounge (Moore House)
7:30 pm
Everyone is welcome!!!
For more information contact Amber Nelson at anelson04@georgefox.edu.
You are invited to attend the university’s Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in Heacock Commons. This year’s inductees are Nancy Rissmiller Wilson, Adolphus Onua, John Smith, Patrick Bailey (coach), Tom Hewitt (meritorious service), and the 1980 women’s track team with coach Randy Winston.
Call (ext. 2910) or e-mail Patty Findley (Athletics) for reservations before Nov. 30. The cost is $20 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under.
Don’t forget to sign up for “Tax Strategies: Managing Your Taxes All Year Long,” a seminar presented by Rivermark Credit Union from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, in the Cap and Gown Room. A free lunch will be provided.
Do you know what you need to do now, before the end of the year, to improve your tax situation? Find out by attending the seminar. Sign up online at http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/hr/lunch.
– Human Resources
Independent U.S. Senate candidate John Frohnmayer will host a town hall at George Fox at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in Hoover 105. The event is sponsored by the university’s Alpha Alpha Chi chapter of the national political science honor society.
Frohnmayer, who holds a master’s degree in Christian ethics and a law degree, will speak on the role of religion in politics and stewardship of the earth. He also will leave time open for questions from the audience on any topics they choose.
Frohnmayer’s campaign has made headlines by calling for the impeachment of President Bush and for an end to the Iraq war. Frohnmayer also has focused on the need to increase accountability at all levels of government.
All members of the George Fox and Newberg communities are invited. Questions? Contact Dan Bennett.
Sleigh Bell Swing Dance
Sunday, December 9 from 8:00-11:00pm.
Held at the Tiffany Center in Portland.
Tickets available starting November 27 in the Bruin Den.
$8 per person or $10 at the door.
Do You Want to Learn How to Swing Dance?
Swing dance lessons will be held on Thursday, December 6 from 7:00-8:00pm in the Wheeler Gymnasium for FREE!
The Fitness Center will be closed from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 25. It will re-open on Monday, Nov. 26, at 6 a.m.
All faculty and staff are invited to a “general talk†session with each of the visiting provost candidates on the days and times listed below. Each candidate will be presenting on one of two topics: “How they see themselves changing the university†or “Thoughts on the future of higher education,†with time for questions and answers. Please mark your calendars.
Patrick Allen: Monday, Nov. 26, 3:40–5 p.m. in Hoover 105
Carlos Campo: Monday, Dec. 3, 3:40–5 p.m. in Hoover 102
Ginger MacDonald: Thursday, Dec. 6, 3:40–5 p.m. in EHS 102
Jane Hudak: Monday, Dec. 10, 3:40–5 p.m. in Hoover 105
For those of you unable to attend, the sessions will be recorded and posted online.
