The women of George Fox University are welcome to a soup and salad supper from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at the president’s home at 402 S. College St.
Ruth Baker will host the event. Attendees should bring a salad to share; soup and bread will be provided. There is no need to R.S.V.P.
Personal Note to George Fox University in Newberg, Portland: We loved
visiting and hanging out with all of you. Thank you for having us and
welcoming us. We wanted to say keep living abandoned for the Lord, no
matter what comes your way …Isa
Matt Turner from the Japanese Consolate in Portland will be here to share with students the JET program. JET stands for Japan Exchange in Teaching.
If you are interested in teaching abroad be sure to come talk with Matt in the Bruins Den Thursday, September 27 between noon and 2:00pm.
Contact Christee Wise at cwise@georgefox.edu for more information.
Representatives from Target, the department store chain, will be on campus to talk with you about long-term employment opportunities with their company.
Monday, September 24, 10:00am – 2:00pm in the Bruin Den
Contact Christee Wise at cwise@georgefox.edu for more information.
An American Red Cross blood drive is set from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Wheeler Sports Center. To sign up, go to givelife.org to select a time that works for you. For more information, e-mail Elaine Smith (Nursing).
All students are welcome to come and network with great internships and volunteer opportunities Wednesday, October 3 from 9am-12noon in the Hoover Atrium.
Some employers planning to attend are Enterprise Rent-A-Car, FBI, Target, Portland Rose Festival Association, Peace Corps and Special Olympics.
If you have any questions contact Career Services at Ext. #2330 or visit our website at careers.georgefox.edu.
American Red Cross blood drive is almost here, and your help is needed! Donor blood is needed more than ever.
Thursday, October 4 from 11am – 4pm in Wheeler.
You can help by going to givelife.org to schedule a time that works best in your schedule. One donation can save 3 people.
Email Emily Christiansen at echristianse04@georgefox.edu w/any questions.
Tryout for GFU’s dance team and/or cheer team on Saturday, September 22 from 10am until 12 noon in Wheeler 211. You will learn a routine, but you may also bring your own routine.
For more info or to request a different tryout date contact the Advisor, Adina McConaughey at x2263.
Because the university uses Verizon as its wireless provider, employees who currently have Verizon Wireless service or who sign up to become a Verizon Wireless customer can begin enjoying a 6 percent discount off their current costs. This applies to service, phones, and accessories.
If you would like to sign up for this discount or get more information, visit Ray McKean, the university’s Verizon Wireless representative, in the Bruin Den commons area between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25. A separate site visit will be arranged for the Portland Center at a later date.
The position of Director of Web Development is being vacated by Gloria Foltz and is open to George Fox employees at this time. It will remain open until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27. Foltz has accepted the position of executive assistant to the vice president for enrollment services.
You can e-mail Peggy Kilburg or Melodee Powers (Human Resources) to obtain a copy of the Director of Web Development position announcement. To apply for this position, request a Transfer Request form by e-mailing hr@georgefox.edu and submit it to Human Resources along with a cover letter and resume.
Join Bon Appetit for lunch between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, to celebrate its third annual Eat Local Challenge. Menus will feature only locally grown ingredients from a 150-mile radius of Newberg. Visit with local farmers and learn how we can all work to preserve our agricultural heritage.
Locations: Klages, Bruin Den, Villa Cafe
Employees are welcome to say farewell to Ginger Hoover (Plant Service) at an open house in the Stevens Center Atrium from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. Cards are welcome.
Ginger will be retiring after 25 years of service to George Fox, 22 of which she served as superintendent of Custodial Services. She served on student life committees, advised the Staff Development Committee, started the university’s recycling program, chaired the first emergency preparedness committee, and helped formulate many policies adopted on campus.
Sept. 21 – Volleyball vs. Pacific Lutheran, 7 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym
Sept. 22 – Men’s/women’s cross country in Wes Cook Bear Fete Invitational, 10 a.m., Willamette Mission State Park
Sept. 22 – Women’s soccer vs. Whitman, noon, Morse Field
Men’s soccer vs. Whitman, 2:30 p.m., Morse Field
Sept. 23 – Women’s soccer vs. Whitworth, noon, Morse Field
Men’s soccer vs. Whitworth, 2:30 p.m., Morse Field
For a complete schedule of home and away contests for each program, visit athletics.georgefox.edu.
Then you are a TCK! {A third culture kid.}
Want to meet others like you?
MuKappa ‘Chip and Dip’ – Mon. Sept. 24th
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Bruins Den Annex
All-campus informational meetings for faculty, staff, and administrators in Newberg have been scheduled in Bauman Auditorium from 4 to 5 p.m. on the following dates:
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008Â (Wood-Mar Auditorium)
The meetings will 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.
A faculty business meeting is scheduled from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28, in Hoover 105. Missy Terry (Academic Affairs) will send all faculty the agenda and accompanying proposal handouts via e-mail next week.
The faculty business meeting scheduled for Friday, Sept. 28, will be broadcast via PolyCom in Room PDS 285A at the Portland Center that morning. The session is scheduled from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Missy Terry (Academic Affairs) will send all faculty the agenda and accompanying proposal handouts via e-mail next week.
The faculty business meeting scheduled for Friday, Sept. 28, will be broadcast via PolyCom in the conference room at the Boise Center. It will be shown from 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain Time that day. Missy Terry (Academic Affairs) will send all faculty the agenda and accompanying proposal handouts via e-mail next week.
Come celebrate the wisdom of farming at the inaugural Community Garden Fest from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. The community garden is located north of the Villa Academic Complex, where the hospital’s helipad used to be. The event, sponsored by the Philosophy Club and keepers of the community garden, will feature live music, a drum circle, and fresh food from the garden (grilled veggie pesto wraps, fresh tomatoes, watermelon, and more).
Also, hear a panel discussion about humans and the soil. Contact Corey Beals (Religious Studies), Rachael Perrell, or Tyler Hale for more information. Families are welcome.
Bruin Discount Cards will be distributed in campus mailboxes this week. Use the card at eligible locations for great discounts. Participating retailers include: Coffee Cottage, Pogy’s Subs, Steve’s Auto Service, The UPS Store, Abby’s, Snooty Fox, and Chehalem Glenn Golf Course.
