The George Fox community (employees and students) will be asked to show their ID cards when entering home basketball games. Admission is free, but IDs must be shown to get in without being charged.
Reminder – tonight (Nov. 19) is the “Men Steak and Potato†in the Cap and Gown Room starting at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
If you signed up to attend, see you there.
George Fox will close for the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 25. All offices will be closed, including the administrative offices and bookstores on the Newberg campus and Portland Center. The Boise Center also will be closed.
The Newberg library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, and be open from 6 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 25. The Portland Center library will close at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and remain closed until Monday.
An all-campus meeting is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, in Bauman Auditorium. All-campus meetings provide George Fox employees an opportunity to receive campus updates, be involved in planning processes, and dialogue with President Robin Baker. Your participation is strongly encouraged.
Looking for a professional, résumé building opportunity?
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking two qualified candidates to work as interns in the area of admissions counseling during the spring semester. This is a great opportunity to get a professional internship on campus!
We are looking for professional, energetic, and detailed candidates who seek academic credit or qualify for federal student employment.
Applications and detailed job descriptions are currently available and can be picked up in the Office of Admissions. Applications must be returned to the Office of Admissions no later than Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Erin Macy (x 2247) with any questions.
Employees are welcome to a seminar from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, in the Cap and Gown Room. The seminar, hosted by Rivermark Credit Union, will discuss the topic “Tax Strategies: Managing Your Taxes All Year Long.” Lunch is free, compliments of Rivermark and Bon Appetit.
Go to http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/hr/lunch to reserve your lunch online.
Questions? E-mail Lisa Burton (Human Resources)
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Bon Appetit will close the Villa Cafe (in the Villa Academic Complex) at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 19-20, and at 1:30 p.m. on Nov 21. It will reopen at its regular hours on Nov. 26.
Please note the revised meal times during Thanksgiving break:
Wednesday Dinner – 4:30-6:00pm
Thursday Con’t Breakfast – 8:30-9:00am
Thursday Dinner – 2:00-2:30pm
Friday Breakfast – 8:30-9:00am
Friday Lunch – 12:00-12:30pm
Friday Dinner – 5:00-5:30pm
Saturday-all meals – same as Friday
Sunday Breakfast – 8:30-9:00am
Sunday Lunch – 12:00-12:30pm
Sunday Dinner – 5:00-7:00pm
Don’t forget the University Store’s “Turkey Sale” Nov. 19-21. Take advantage of reduced-for-clearance gift items and supplies. The sale runs through Wednesday. The store will close early (5 p.m.) Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
The Best Christian Workplaces Institute reports that 209 (of 475) George Fox employees have already completed this year’s survey. If you have not taken time to complete the survey, please take about 10 minutes to do so. The link is www.bwinstitute.com/survey/login.aspx. The access code is 1680-571.
The survey closes on Dec. 2. The Best Christian Workplaces Institute will present the survey results in summary format to maintain all employees’ confidentiality.
Join us as we discuss the relevance of the Jena Six with Burel Ford, Director of Multicultural Services and Skip Osborne, founder of TAJFA and former president of the NAACP, Portland branch.
Monday, November 19 at 7:30pm at 1017 N. Meridian St.
Meet outside of Lemmons at 7:30 p.m. for directions.
For more information contact Carl-Eric Tangen at ctangen05@georgefox.edu.
The closing night of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None will be presented in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16. The cost is $3 with a George Fox ID card. The murder-mystery play is being presented by C.S. Lewis Academy High School’s drama department. Ages 10 and older please.
The closing night of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None will be presented in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16. The cost is $3 with your student ID. The murder-mystery play is being presented by C.S. Lewis Academy High School’s drama department. Ages 10 and older please.
The Bruin Directory is on its way! Check your mailboxes for the directory the week of Nov. 26.
Bruin Directories will be available the week of Nov. 26. If you haven’t already placed an order, please do so soon. E-mail Martha Byrne with your department and box number, account and cost center, and how many directories you would like to order. The Bruin Directory is $4 per copy.
I am looking for someone with debate experience who will coach our 2008 Ethics Bowl team for the Ethics Bowl in March. I have information about this I will share with interested parties. There is a stipend for the coach.
Please e-mail me by Monday if you’re interested.
– Becky Ankeny (Academic Affairs)
Student Project Fund Requirements and Proposals Guidelines are now available in the SUB. If you have project ideas that would be a permanent addition to campus and would benefit the George Fox community, turn a proposal in no later than Wednesday, November 21, 2007.
If you have questions or would like further information please contact ASC Vice President Shane Walker at swalker04@georgefox.edu
Student Mail Box keys:
For security reasons and your protection, please remove the number sticker from your mailbox key.
Independent U.S. Senate candidate John Frohnmayer will host a town hall at George Fox University on Tuesday, November 27 at 7 PM in Hoover 105. The event is sponsored by George Fox’s Alpha Alpha Chi chapter of the national political science honor society.
Frohnmayer, who holds a Masters Degree in Christian Ethics as well as a law degree will speak on the role of religion in politics, stewardship of the earth and will leave time open for questions from the audience on any topics they choose.
All members of the GFU and Newberg communities are invited.
Questions? Contact Dan Bennett (dbennett04@georgefox.edu).
Student Life is looking for employee leaders to help lead Winter Serve trips. Leaders will partner with two student leaders and get to know a great group of students over a week of ministry, serving and building relationships in one of four locations (see below). The dates for Winter Serve are Dec. 30 through Jan. 5 (plus or minus a day, depending on trip).
If you are interested or have any questions, contact Andrea Crenshaw (Student Life) via e-mail or at ext. 2323.
Trips:
