The Daily Bruin

The George Fox library invites you to “The History & Art of the Western Book,” a workshop led by Isaiah Cox, an antiquarian book collector, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, in the MLRC’s 101 and 103 study rooms.

The workshop will discuss the development of the book from the 15th to the 21st century, and will include real examples from across seven centuries. Topics will include …

• Medieval manuscripts and the role of Christian monasteries and scribes in the dissemination of information
• Renaissance-era ecclesiastical manuscript production
• The introduction of the printing press and early books
• The craftsmanship of binding, and more

Workshop participants will have the opportunity to examine manuscripts and books. The workshop is open to all students and employees. Contact Susan Richie (srichie@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

It’s really important to know what family health conditions you may be at risk for.

For this week’s 125 of Wellness Challenge, complete a Family Health History Form and earn 125 extra points for the week.

– Brought to you by the Staff Development Committee

Dirk Barram is retiring after 31 years of outstanding service at George Fox University. Please join us this Friday, April 21, between 3:30 and 5 p.m. in the lobby of the Hoover Academic Building for a reception to thank Dirk and to wish him well in retirement.

R.S.V.P. to Kelly Borror (kborror@georgefox.edu) if you plan to attend.

All communication majors are invited to join the Department of Communication, Journalism, and Cinematic Arts for a dessert ceremony to celebrate another year of communication studies!

Join us on Sunday, April 23, at 1 p.m. in Minthorn 200. There will be coffee, desserts, an induction ceremony for our newest Lambda Pi Eta members, and a presentation of awards.

We cannot wait to see you there!

Questions? Contact McKenzie Schaffer (mschaffer14@georgefox.edu).

Dinner will be closing at 7 p.m. tonight (Monday) as we prepare the Canyon Commons room for the Georgie’s Awards reception later that evening.

The Graduate School of Counseling is hosting its last group info meeting before the May 1 application deadline for fall semester. We’ll be talking about the following programs:

• EdS, School Psychology
• MA, School Counseling
• MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• MA, Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling
• Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies
• Trauma Response Institute

If you’re considering applying or want to learn more about these professions, then please join the meeting at 6 p.m. tomorrow night (Tuesday) at the Portland Center. View details and R.S.V.P. online here.

If you have questions or would prefer an individual appointment, contact Joel Moore at 503-554-6166 or jmoore@georgefox.edu.

With finals quickly approaching, you are going to need your lost textbooks, class notebooks and art portfolio that are now residing in the lost and found at the Security Services office!

And please don’t leave campus without checking for your lost water bottles and coffee mugs, jackets, beanies, gloves, wireless mouses, earphones, glasses, pencil pouches, make-up bag, shoes, jewelry items, calculators, etc.! All items not claimed by the owners will be donated to charitable causes on Monday, May 1, so don’t delay!

Contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Dinner will be closing at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Monday) as we prepare the Canyon Commons room for the Georgie’s Awards reception later that evening.

Summer is just around the corner! Many of you have exciting things planned in the coming months, and the IDEA Center wants to know about them. Please fill out this three-minute survey to tell us about your job and internship plans for the summer of 2017!

Do you need help with a paper? Do you need help setting up a study plan? Are you required to come to the ARC for class?

There are only two more weeks left in the semester. Do not wait until the last minute to make your appointment. The schedule is filling up. Make your appointment now! Go to the arcschedule.georgefox.edu and schedule now.

The Graduate School of Counseling is hosting its last group info meeting before the May 1 application deadline for fall semester. We’ll be talking about the following programs:

• EdS, School Psychology
• MA, School Counseling
• MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• MA, Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling
• Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies
• Trauma Response Institute

If you’re considering applying or want to learn more about these professions, then please join the meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, at the Portland Center. View details and R.S.V.P. online here.

If you have questions or would prefer an individual appointment, contact Joel Moore at 503-554-6166 or jmoore@georgefox.edu.

At 8 p.m. on Monday, May 1, George Fox will host the Oregon Symphony for its 30th appearance in Bauman Auditorium. The concert is free to George Fox employees – a gift from George Fox honorary board member Ken Austin, who cofounded A-dec with his late wife Joan.

The university has been provided with a limited number of tickets for its employees. These tickets are separate from those to be issued by the Newberg Area Chamber of Commerce to the general public.

George Fox employees (halftime and over) may pick up their tickets – limit two per employee – on a first-come, first-served basis starting Tuesday, April 18, at 9 a.m. in the Advancement office, located at 215 N. Meridian St. (across the street from the SpiL House). Phone reservations (503-554-2028) will not be taken except for employees at the Portland Center.

On Monday, April 24, beginning at 9 a.m., any remaining tickets (again, a limit of two per person) will be available – also on a first-come, first-served basis – to those who sign up on a waiting list. If you find you will not be able to attend the concert, please return your tickets for another employee to use.

Questions? Contact Lisa Leslie at lleslie@georgefox.edu.

Once you land a great job or internship, what can you do to really CRUSH IT when you’re there? Join special guest Ed Ariniello, soon-to-be MBA grad from George Fox, professional business coach and consultant, this Monday, April 17, to get insider tips on how to make a big impact as an intern or employee – no matter where.

This event will take place in Canyon Commons 101 from noon to 12:50 p.m. Contact the IDEA Center with questions.

ALL majors and years are welcome!

There are only a few chances left to watch the Bruins play at home this spring. If you’re on campus over the long weekend, come and join us!

Friday, April 14

• Baseball vs. Puget Sound, noon and 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 15

• Baseball vs. Puget Sound, noon
• Softball vs. Lewis & Clark, noon and 2 p.m.
• Men’s tennis vs. Whitman, 1 p.m.
• Lacrosse vs. Pacific, 5 p.m.

We are looking for a photographer to run the photo booth at Spring Formal. The event will be at Pure Space in Portland on Sunday, April 23, from 8 to 11 p.m., and you will be compensated for your time at the event.

Please contact Gia Han Nguyen at nguyeng15@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

The Office of International Admissions and Services is seeking donations for our garage sale. Money earned from the sale goes toward an emergency fund for international students.

If you have items you no longer need, please consider donating them to us. You can drop them off at the International Center Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Farland (jfarland@georgefox.edu).

Thanks!

The Fox Film Festival is coming soon! Students, submit your films by 5 p.m. today (Friday) for a chance to have them screened in the Cameo at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21, and in Bauman Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22!

Just click on this link, fill out the form, and turn in a $5 submission fee to the Media Center work-study office.

Email filmfestival@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Over the past year, Mail Services has made significant changes to employee box numbers. If you are using a list for inter-campus mail that was printed more than three months ago, please update your list.

You can access the updated Employee Extension/Box List here. The list is updated often, so check back regularly for the most up-to-date edition.

Questions? Contact Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu.

Interested in volunteering to fill your spare time, but not sure where to find a list with local opportunities? George Fox’s Social Work Club has compiled a list of opportunities between Newberg and Portland for anyone in the George Fox community to utilize. There are a variety of options to consider, and they are all for good causes, so you can’t go wrong.

Happy volunteering!

To access the list, click this link.

Come celebrate with us at the inaugural “Georgies” from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. this Monday, April 17, in Bauman Auditorium!

The “Georgies” is an athletics-hosted event to present awards for athletic, academic and character achievements. The ceremony is open to all George Fox students, faculty, staff, alumni and families, so come join the fun! Admission is free.

This is a red-carpet event, so floor-length gowns and ties are encouraged. For those who are unable to attend but would like to watch online, a live feed will be provided on the athletics portal.

Following the awards ceremony in Bauman Auditorium, we’ll host a reception for student-athletes and coaches from 8:30 to 11 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Learn more by checking out our Facebook page and Instagram account. Questions? Contact Emily Palkert at epalkert@georgefox.edu.