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Guadalupe Garcia McCall’s (English) book, All the Stars Denied, was named as one of the “2019 Best Children’s Books of the Year” in the Fourteen and Up Category by Bank Street College of Education.

Paul Anderson (Christian studies) published a review of The History Channel’s “Life of Jesus” series on The Bible and Interpretation website earlier this month. His piece reviews the episode “Jesus: His Life from the Perspectives of Judas and Pilate (Pt. 3).” He also spoke in Albany for the Linn Genealogical Society on “The Quaker Family Tree, and America as ‘The Holy Experiment’” on April 6.

Jamie Noling-Auth (Spiritual and Intercultural Life) was among 41 administrators in higher education nationwide selected by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to participate in the 2019-20 Senior Leadership Academy. Those chosen for the year-long program are leaders in higher education who have been identified by their institutions as having the potential for more senior leadership positions in independent colleges or universities. Jamie will take part in a mentoring program, work with experts, participate in webinars, and engage in a series of readings and case studies during the academic year.

Ed Higgins (English Faculty Emeritus) published a spring celebration poem, “Surge of Green,” in the April 14 edition of the online nature/environment magazine Plum Tree Tavern.

The IT department is currently selling used computers. We have mid-2011 iMacs for sale at $125 each. We also have HP 9300 Elite All-in-One desktops for sale at $100 each and HP 450 G2 ProBooks for sale at $125 each.

The computers have all been reset to factory settings. The desktop computers come with a power supply, keyboard and mouse, and the laptops come with a power supply.

Please note that these computers are sold as is. We do not provide support or maintenance on these machines or perform updates of any kind, and cannot guarantee the manufacturers will have parts available.

If you would like further information on the specifications of these computers or have any questions, please contact the service desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

In remembrance of Holy Week, the Office for Spiritual Life will be offering the following worship gatherings. All are welcome!

Holy Week Chapel
Join us on Tuesday, April 16, from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. as we remember the events from Palm Sunday to Good Friday. The university choir will be leading us in music worship. 

Shalom
Join us on Tuesday, April 16, at 9 p.m. in Canyon Commons as we discuss the events of Holy Week and their implications for discipleship, wholeness, and the spread of the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus.

Stations of the Cross
On Wednesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium we offer an opportunity to experience student-created Stations of the Cross and participate in an extended time of worship through music led by our Vespers band.

Maundy Thursday
Join us for an informal celebration on Thursday, April 18, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in the Bauman Green Room as we worship and take communion together. 

Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Join one of our wonderful area churches for worship and celebration. If you need help finding a place to go, glance at our list of area churches. 

Feel free to contact the university pastors at spirituallife@georgefox.edu to help you find a place to worship or with any questions.

The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities is currently working to deepen their understanding of how students select off-campus study programs and what they are looking for in off-campus study program experiences.

We’d like to encourage you to be part of their process by taking this survey. It will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and your answers will remain anonymous. All students who complete the survey will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Please submit your responses no later than Wednesday, May 1.

Questions? Contact Linda Samek at lsamek@georgefox.edu.

We have the privilege of hosting Sonny Ramaswamy, president of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, this Thursday, April 18. Gather to hear his presentation from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103 and ask questions as he shares the work of the commission.

Questions? Contact Linda Samek at lsamek@georgefox.edu.

Once the dust settles from the end of the semester, please email any vehicle changes to Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu or bring your DMV registration slip to the Campus Public Safety office to update your registration. If you have moved since you registered, we need to know that as well.

If you work at the Portland Center and come frequently to the Newberg campus, please go to MyGFU and register for a staff parking permit to avoid being ticketed for non-registration when you come to Newberg.

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

Gather for a presentation by Sonny Ramaswamy, president of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, this Thursday, April 18, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

As you may know, President Baker now serves the NWCCU as a commissioner. Our next full-scale accreditation visit will be spring 2021, and we will be working under a new set of standards. Ramaswamy’s presentation will likely address the standards and rule-making in Washington, D.C., that will impact our work.

Questions? Contact Linda Samek at lsamek@georgefox.edu.

Students: All of the registration information you will need in order to register your vehicle for next fall will be coming out around late June or early July.

Please keep watching your email, the Daily Bruin, and the Campus Public Safety Facebook page for the dates when registration will open on myGFU!

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

The library has three faculty study rooms which may be reserved for one semester at a time for those needing a quiet area for study and research. If you are interested in requesting a room for next year, please fill out this form.

Requests will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note the form requires a George Fox email address.

Questions? Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

Are you approaching retirement age, or are you interested in learning more about Medicare and how it works? Join us for “The Ins and Outs of Medicare 101” presentation on Friday, April 26, at 10 a.m. in Klages 232.

This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered and enjoy some refreshments. Sign up here.

Questions? Contact Kasondra Silva at ksilva@georgefox.edu.

Join us to celebrate George Byrtek’s retirement celebration this Wednesday, April 17, in Portland Center 155 from 3 to 5 p.m. We will gather to recognize his many endeavors and accomplishments from his 28 years of service to our degree completion program.

Questions? Contact Courtney Elrod at celrod@georgefox.edu.

We are still in need of willing volunteers to serve as ushers at spring commencement on Saturday, May 4. Come help take tickets at the gate, hand out programs, direct graduates’ families and friends to their seats, and make graduation a special event for everyone!

All George Fox employees who participate as ushers will have the option to receive $50 through payroll, or take three hours off in lieu of this gift. Non-George Fox volunteers will receive a gift card in the same amount. 

Please contact Laurie Fair at ext. 2140 or Lfair@georgefox.edu if you would like to volunteer.

Join us in Bauman Auditorium on Tuesday, April 23, at 10:50 a.m. for the final chapel event of the academic year, the Awards Convocation Chapel! We will have a time of worship, celebration, and hear from our provost, Linda Samek, on how “Doubt is a Good Thing.”

Winners of the Undergraduate Faculty Teacher of the Year Award and the Undergraduate Faculty Research & Scholarship Award will be announced. Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Do you want help with a paper? Are you looking for support on how to stay organized and study for tests as finals get closer?

Book an appointment with the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and finish the semester strong. Be sure to schedule early, because appointments fill up quickly this time of year.

Email the_arc@georgefox.edu or visit arcschedule.georgefox.edu to schedule an appointment.

Come see George Fox theatre’s production of The Amish Project, showing in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19!

The Amish Project is a fictional exploration of the Nickel Mines shooting of an Amish schoolhouse in 2006. Community members in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, share their stories and experiences as they struggle to find God in this story of real-life, radical forgiveness.

Tickets are sold at the door for a recommended donation of $7 or pay-what-you-will.

Questions? Contact Hope Bellinger at hbellinger16@georgefox.edu.

Come support our graduating Spanish majors as they present their senior projects at the Spanish Senior Gala this Wednesday, April 17, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Lemmons 13.

Refreshments will be served. Spanish majors and minors are required to attend.

Questions? Contact Angeleen Umfleet at aumfleet@georgefox.edu.

The IT Department is currently selling used iPhones. There are a limited number of iPhone 8’s available that are just over a year old, and the price for these undamaged 64GB models is $350.

Please note that these phones are sold as is, with no warranty. All phones come with a Verizon SIM.

If you’re interested in purchasing one of these iPhones, please visit the Service Desk on the third floor of the Stevens Center or contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to help other students learn through one-on-one tutoring? Consider becoming a tutor for the fall 2019 semester!

As an independent tutor, you can help George Fox students, local high school students, and others in the Newberg community while earning a little extra money. Sign up here if you are interested in this opportunity.

For a step-by-step guide to help you get started on the Tutor Matching Service platform, click here.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

We are looking forward to Serve Day 2019! Over the summer, we will work to form teams of employees and students to help serve our neighbors. In order to take your preferences and limitations into consideration, please help us by completing this form before Wednesday, May 1.

Please note: the survey above is required for all Newberg employees .5 FTE and above.

See you Sept. 11 for another great Serve Day!

Questions? Contact Kearsten McCoy at serveday@georgefox.edu.

We would like to honor you for your service. If you are a veteran who will be graduating this spring or summer semester and you would like to wear a red, white and blue honor cord to signify your veteran status, then we ask that you sign into your George Fox email and complete the form at this link.

If you do not complete the form, a cord cannot be issued. You may submit your forms now through Friday, April 26.

Questions? Contact Sherri Moore at smoore@georgefox.edu.