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Career Corner
Career Services Web Site
Thoughts by GF Students on a Liberal Arts Education:
#1 "In most cases, simply the fact that you as a student will have completed a four-year college and have earned your Liberal Arts degree puts you ahead of a lot of people in the job industry. Even if you don't end up in a field that directly pertains to the major you went into, the skills and experiences you gained along the way will become of use to you when you're working in the job market." -Amy
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Career Office: Stevens Center 325
503-554-2330
careers@georgefox.edu
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December 2005
From the Executive Director
Perhaps your family has always done a good job of celebrating Christmas without the stress of materialism, busyness, and overachievement (in the areas of decorating, baking, etc.). Perhaps keeping Jesus as the center of the season is the first thing on your mind these days. I pray this is true! More...
Home for the Holidaysâ?¦.
By now, many of us parents have arranged to send our son and/or daughter a care package from the Bone to help them make it through the dreaded finals week. Of course, we are very excited to see our kids again, especially for the long holiday break, and these care packages help physically and psychologically in the transition from classes to finals to home. Although we are warmed and heartened to see the gleam in their eyes upon returning home for the holidays, we soon realize their excitement stems from the anticipation of eating some good home-cooked food, and that's just fine. No cafeteria dining for three weeks! More...
Why does my student sleep so much when they are home?
A couch, a chair, the floor, the car: Any time or any place is fair game for naps when your student comes home for the holidays. Christmas break is a great time for your student to rest. Every holiday break, I returned home and my parents would always wonder, "Why does Kris always sleep so much?" I just remember being home and so desperately wanting to participate in festivities going on with friends and family. But often, the comforts of home overrode my best of intentions. More...
Announcements
Winter Serve Trips
Five winter serve teams will be heading out Monday, January 2, 2006 through Friday, January 7 or Saturday, January 8, 2006. Please pray for the safety and growth of these teams. They will be serving in the following locations:
· Vancouver B.C. - serving cross-culturally in an urban service ministry.
· Boise - working with children and youth who come from broken homes, as well as working with Boise Rescue Mission.
· Twin Rocks Friends Camp - serving the camp
· Portland - working with Union Gospel Mission and City Team, focusing on the rehabilitation of the inner city homeless population.
· Seattle - serving and loving the broken, homeless community in Seattle.
Kaleo: a day for people called to youth ministry
On Saturday, January 21, 2006, Mark Yaconelli will be on George Fox University's Newberg campus for a one-day seminar. His topic "Practicing the Presence of Jesus with Youth" will remind attendees that throughout Jesus' ministry He was present to God and present to people. When we remember that Jesus goes before and beside us, we help kids become alive in Christ. If you are called to work with youth, this seminar will help you look at your ministry with fresh eyes. For more information and to register visit www.georgefox.edu/kaleo.
Winter Sports schedules available in wallet-size
To request yours, e-mail sphilips@georgefox.edu and we'll send it to you in the mail.
Parent Day of Prayer - Saturday, March 11, 2006
Parents of George Fox students are invited to gather on the Newberg campus and at regional sites. Please join us for this brief time as we pray corporately for our students. Whether you pray silently or out loud, your presence is wanted and encouraged. You will be blessed by your investment of time in the Parents Day of Prayer.
· Newberg Campus
9 a.m. - Noon
Kershner Lecture Hall, Hoover Academic Building
Worship with the worship band, take a campus prayer walk, and gather in groups to pray for George Fox University students, faculty, and staff.
· Regional Sites
Several parents will host prayer times for George Fox parents in their homes or churches throughout the western States. If you are interested in attending or hosting a site outside of the Portland Metro area, contact sphilips@georgefox.edu or dnbundy@msn.com.
Important Dates
| Dec. 12 |
Study day |
| Dec. 13 - 16 |
Final exam period |
| Dec. 17 |
Residence halls close, 2 p.m. |
| Dec. 17 |
Midyear commencement, 2 p.m. |
| Dec. 17 - Jan. 8 |
Winter break |
| Jan. 8 |
Residence halls open for students, 1 p.m. |
| Jan. 8 |
Registration confirmation for all students |
| Jan. 9 |
Classes begin, 8 a.m. |
| Jan. 9 |
Late registration/confirmation fee begins ($50) |
| Jan. 14 |
Last day to register for classes |
| Jan. 17 |
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday |
| Jan. 20 |
Last day to add/drop |
| Jan. 24 |
Withdraw fee begins |
Chapel Schedule -January 2006
Fall semester chapels concluded Friday, Dec.9
Chapel is held in Bauman Auditorium Monday & Wednesdays from 10:40 - 11:30 a.m.
Monday, January 9
President David Brandt
Wednesday, January 11
Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative chapel
Monday, January 16 - HOLIDAY
Wednesday, January 18
Sarah Baldwin, Campus Pastor
Monday, January 23
Larry Shelton, Professor, George Fox Evangelical Seminary
"How Christ's Death Saves My Life"
Spring Theological Conference
Wednesday, January 25
Phil Smith, Professor, Religious Studies
"Your Greatest Enemy Wants to Make Peace"
Spring Theological Conference
Monday, January 30
Winter Serve Trip Chapel
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