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Career Corner
By - Bonnie Jerke
Director of Career Services
Give your students the edge... Student to Professional
"A strong relationship between career services and students impresses employers."
- Giordani, NACE Journal 2004
The best way for your student to prepare for and reach their career goals comes throughout the college the college experience and not just at the end. The George Fox Career Services staff want to work closely wth your student now as they move intentionally from being a student to becoming a professional... having fun along the way.
STP I Outcomes/freshman, sophomore:
Learn to make a solid career decision
Seek answers to questions about life purpose
Increase self understanding through career assessment
Research the world of work and possible majors
Explore the liberal arts concept
STP II Outcomes/sophomore, junior:
Build personal confidence related to the job search
Confirm career direction and occupational interests
Research the labor market
Write a cover-letter and resume, interview and learn ways to find a job
Learn about the graduate school admissions process
STP III Outcomes/junior, senior:
Build personal confidence related to the job search
Confirm career direction and occupational interests
Research the labor market
Write a cover-letter and resume, interview and learn ways to find a job
Learn about the graduate school admissions process
For more information go to http://careers.georgefox.edu, click on Student to Professional
Encourage your student to register!!!
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October 2004
Greetings from the Executive Director
It's hard to believe that we are already five weeks into the school year. The students will soon be facing midterms and the intensity of study will kick up another notch! A little "blessing" is in store as well - the mid-semester break on Friday, October 8!! More...
A note from the Associate Dean of Students
Years ago a wise man remarked as he dropped his daughter off at college, "The classroom is important, however remember that there is much more that you will learn outside of class." This was a provocative statement considering the investment he was making. Yet I would suggest that there are great truths in his comment. More...
Fall Fun = Family Weekend - from the Parent Council Chairman
One of the highlights throughout my George Fox experience over the past three years has been attending Family Weekend. During Family Weekend you get a slice of the GFU campus life, get officially introduced to your students "world", and meet other Fox families as well. More...
A Spirit of Excellence
"The university's pitch of a top-notch, Christ-centered ecuation works," says The Oregonian. More...
Announcements
Morehouse College Glee Club to Perform Oct. 22 at George Fox University
The nationally renowned Morehouse College Glee Club, a 45-member all-male, African-American choir will give a free performance at George Fox University on Friday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus. There is no admission charge for the concert. Donations will be accepted. More...
Business Professionals Luncheon
George Fox University alumni and friends are invited to attend a luncheon on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 featuring Lloyd Reeb, Executive Director of HalfTime. More...
24th annual Family Weekend is November 5-7, 2004
For schedule and registration info please visit the
Family Weekend Web Site
Help Support the GFU Auxiliary
Parents are invited to support the George Fox University Auxiliary by contributing handmade (or creative) saleable items for the Auxiliary Bazaar held during Family Weekend, Nov. 5 - 7. Items will be collected in the Office of University Relations by Friday, October 29, 2004 and may be donated or sold on consignment. For information call 503/554-2121.
Important Dates
Oct. 8 Mid-semester holiday
Oct. 29 Last day to withdraw from class
Oct. 28 - 30 "Trojan Women" theater production
Nov. 4 - 6 "Trojan Women" theater production
Nov. 5 - 7  Family Weekend
Nov. 24 - 28  Thanksgiving Weekend
Nov. 29 Classes Resume
Chapel Schedule - October 2004
Chapel is held in Bauman Auditorium Monday & Wednesdays
from 10:40 - 11:30 a.m.
Monday, October 4
Beth Klopfenstein
ASC Student Chaplain
Wednesday, October 6
Emma Lapansky
Let's Hear it for Quakers!
Emma is from Pendle Hille, a Quaker center for study and contemplation
Monday, October 11
Steven Mosley
Chosen Garmentâ?¦the whole Bible in one act.
Author, scriptwriter, actor and producer, Steven Mosely is the author of twelve books.
Rest of Sept. Chapel Schedule
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