The New Squawk Box

Submit all items to squawkbox@fresno.edu by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays or Thursdays, the days of publication. The Squawk Box welcomes submissions on professional achievements and personal announcements. The newsletter does not run items promoting for-profit businesses. Fundraising events need to have a strong connection to Fresno Pacific University.

The Squawk is posted by the University Communications Office during the school year except for holidays. Each submission is printed once unless otherwise requested. Upcoming events will be printed until the event occurs.

Campus Notes

The notes below have been submitted by members of the FPU community.

Loss of FPU Student

We at Fresno Pacific University are saddened to learn of the death of a degree-completion student.

Miyoshi Smith, a member of the criminology and restorative justice studies bachelor’s degree-completion program, died Sunday morning. She had been hospitalized for about a week and a half with H1N1 and pneumonia.

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Submitted by Wayne Steffen at 10/27/2009 3:17:51 PM - Leave A Comment

Hope is Coming to Fresno

Thousands of residents from the Fresno area will receive hope in the form of free groceries, health services, haircuts, games and activities for children, job placement assistance, live entertainment, prizes and giveaways at Fresno Convoy of Hope, Saturday, November 7 at Edison Computech. Guests will also have opportunity to hear the gospel and ......
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Submitted by Charity Brown at 9/22/2009 3:22:12 PM - Leave A Comment

Dress Up for Halloween!

Feel free to dress up in your favorite “appropriate” Halloween costume this Friday! The students will love it and you will bring some fun to your department.

Submitted by Lori Kroeker at 10/27/2009 3:36:12 PM - Leave A Comment

FPU maintains tuition rate for 2010-2011

FPU will not raise tuition for the 2010-2011 academic year.

“Never has it been more important to make a quality higher education affordable,” said President Merrill Ewert. “We are committed to welcoming all academically qualified students. This investment now will pay dividends in the future for our students and our region.”
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Submitted by Wayne Steffen at 10/27/2009 3:10:20 PM - Leave A Comment

Urbana 09

Help support our FPU students to Urbana. Urbana is the largest missions conference in the world and we have 17 students who are fundraising their way there. We encourage those of you who can give to give so that these students can experience the call of missions at Urbana. Please keep our student in prayer!

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Submitted by Cindy Mendez at 10/27/2009 2:49:54 PM - Leave A Comment

"Let's Talk Tech" - October 29 Brown Bag Lunch

FPU Faculty & Staff:

Please join us for our next “Let’s Talk Tech” Brown Bag Lunch meeting on Thursday, October 29.

Title: “My experience developing an online program: discoveries, challenges, and best practices”
Presenter: Jim Ave, Program Director, Kinesiology
Where: SCC 103
Time: ......
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Submitted by Henrietta Siemens at 10/27/2009 3:35:05 PM - Leave A Comment

Flu Tips

PROTECT YOURSELF AND THE PEOPLE YOU CARE ABOUT FROM THE FLU

This flu season may be unpredictable in some ways, but there are still things we can do to protect ourselves and the ones we love. And they are so simple and easy we can teach them just by modeling them.

1) Wash your hands often with soap and water or an ......
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Submitted by Robbie Simpson at 10/27/2009 3:07:09 PM - Leave A Comment

Senior Professionals Seminar

Senior Professionals Seminar for Next Week – November 3

Tuesday, 2:30 – 4:30 P.M. Steinert 101 – Pioneer-Johansen Conference Room

November 3 – Mike Epp, Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Mike Epp (M.Ed) is the international director for Europe, Africa and former Soviet Union ......
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Submitted by Dalton Reimer at 10/27/2009 3:36:59 PM - Leave A Comment

Spirit of Hispania (Fall Mainstage) Tickets Now On-Sale

The folktales of Hispanic America come to life in this stage adaptation by Jules Tasca. Familiar characters such as La Llorona, Coyote, and Rabbit take the stage as the Cuentista entertains us with an evening of mystery, magic, and “the moral of the story…” November 12-14, 19-21 at 8 pm, in Ashley Auditorium. FPU/Students/Seniors $5, General ......
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Submitted by Julia Reimer at 10/27/2009 3:39:37 PM - Leave A Comment

WBB Winter Clothes Drive

Donations are now being accepted for a winter clothes drive sponsored by the women's basketball team. Items needed..... jackets, sweatshirts, sweatpants, jeans, long-sleeve shirts, scarves, winter hats, gloves, etc. All donations will be accepted in donation boxes located in numerous locations such as, dorm room entrances, cafeteria, coffee ......
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Submitted by Timothy Beauregard at 10/20/2009 2:24:07 PM - Leave A Comment

Spiritual Memoirs: Writing and Reading our Lives of Faith

Valerie Rempel and students

Valerie Rempel (MBBS Professor of History and Theology/Dean of Students) teaches a course in Christian faith formation through the stories of individuals who have written their spiritual memoirs. Rempel and her students will share from several memoirs and invite us to reflect on our own lives ......
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Submitted by Hope Nisly at 10/22/2009 2:31:16 PM - Leave A Comment

Walter Saul's piano recital at First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church, 1540 M Street, Fresno, will present a piano recital by Fresno Pacific University music professor Walter Saul on Friday, October 30, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

The recital includes music by Bach, Saul, Haydn, Mendelssohn, and others. Admission is by donation (suggested $10 or $15 for a ......
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Submitted by Walter Saul at 10/20/2009 2:45:41 PM - Leave A Comment

Human Resources Submission

CALIFORNIA PERSONAL INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING CHANGES EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2009: The California Withholding Schedules for 2009 will change for wages paid on or after November 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. The revised schedules reflect the 10% rate increase which was the result of the state budget agreement and the passage of AB X4 17. If ......
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Submitted by Lori Kroeker at 10/20/2009 2:41:29 PM - Leave A Comment

Honorary Coaches Needed for Soccer Nationals

Fresno Pacific University is once again hosting the 2009 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship. The tournament will take place November 30 – December 5 at Ramirez Field. In addition to general volunteers, we are also looking for FPU faculty and staff to participate in the Honorary Coach program for this tournament.

The ......
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Submitted by Michelle Boling at 10/8/2009 2:24:39 PM - Leave A Comment

Spring Adoptions

Spring Adoptions Due November 15th

It’s the time of year once again to start thinking about adoptions for Spring. This time around, in particular, we face even greater challenges due to the current economy.

At Pacific Bookshop, we understand that we are not exempt from business downturns. That’s why we’re working ......
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Submitted by Erin Dunlavy at 10/13/2009 2:37:42 PM - Leave A Comment

Tuition Exchange and CCCU Tuition Waiver Information

FPU employees who have a dependent who is a high school senior or currently in college may want to consider the Tuition Exchange and CCCU Tuition Waiver options.

Tuition Exchange

Visit their webpage for more information. If you decide that you are interested ......
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Submitted by April Powell at 10/27/2009 3:41:43 PM - Leave A Comment

Classifieds

Beautiful House for Short Term Rent

Submitted by Ken Martens Friesen at 10/20/2009 2:37:43 PM - Leave A Comment

News Stories

Athletics News

Upcoming Events

Lessons & Carols
11/22/2009 3:00 PM
First Congregational
Lessons & Carols
11/22/2009 7:00 PM
First Congregational
Musica Pacifica Baroque Orchestra
11/23/2009 7:30 PM
MCD Atrium
The Encounter 3
11/24/2009 4:00 PM
Fresno Pacific Campus/Dorms
University String Quartet
11/24/2009 7:30 PM
Charlotte's Coffee Corner
Men's Basketball vs. Montana Tech
11/27/2009 7:00 PM
SEC
Men's Soccer NAIA National Championship
11/30/2009 12:00 PM
Ramirez Field
Volleyball NAIA National Championship
12/1/2009 10:00 AM
Sioux City Iowa
Community Wind Ensemble
12/1/2009 7:30 PM
Butler Church
Rise Above the Noise
12/3/2009 12:00 PM
North Fresno Center