Archive for February, 2016

All invited to story night with Fox and Friendsview

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Do you miss hearing stories from your grandparents? Elderly folk and students have the opportunity to share true, fun, meaningful life experiences in a casual, “coffee-house” setting this week. Come join the Fox and Friendsview story night at Friendsview Retirement Community this Thursday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m.

We’ll meet in the Bruin Den around 6:20 p.m. to walk over to the Friendsview Retirement Community, the building right across the street from the track. Refreshments will be provided.

Questions? Email Nissi Undurthi at nundurthi14@georgefox.edu.

International photo contest submission deadline is Friday

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Want to win a cash prize up to $50? Submit photos taken abroad, whether photos of people, landscapes and architecture, or culture. The photo contest is open to all George Fox students and employees. The deadline for photo submissions is this Friday, March 4.

For contest guidelines and submission details, please go to this document. The contest is sponsored by International Student & Scholar Services.

If you have any questions, contact Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu).

Point Loma Nazarene pastor speaks in chapel this morning

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Melanie Wolf is visiting us from Point Loma Nazarene University today (Tuesday) in chapel! Join us to hear from this campus pastor and director of discipleship at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman!

Looking for a roommate?

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Next school year is right around the corner and choosing your roommate(s) can be an exciting time. If you are needing a roommate or are interested in adding a member to your existing housing group, feel free to visit the GFU Housing page on Facebook, where you can search, post and inquire about finding a roommate or about the housing process in general.

Just as a reminder, the online on-campus housing form is open March 14-18.

Final faculty and staff appreciation day at Bruin Store

Monday, February 29th, 2016

The Bruin Store wants to honor you for what you bring to the George Fox community. Today (Tuesday), all George Fox faculty and staff get 25 percent off all apparel and gifts. We have everything from professional wear to baby clothes; from hoodies to coffee mugs and hats. See you soon!

Questions? Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).

Visit with the Veritas Christian study abroad program representative

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Have you thought about spending a semester abroad? Now is your chance to make it happen! Visit Danielle Robertson in the Bruin Den on Tuesday-Wednesday, March 8-9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to find out more about the Veritas programs.

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu).

Kick-start your job/internship search this Wednesday

Monday, February 29th, 2016

If you missed our workshops in “Be Found February,” it’s not too late! We’ll be repeating the same four workshops in the month of March, now on Wednesdays! Come to our workshop “Kick-start your Job/Internship Search” tomorrow (Wednesday) from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room. You don’t need to bring anything with you except your lunch!

We’ll help you build a game plan for your job/internship search so you can save time and avoid getting caught in panic mode toward semester’s end. The earlier you build a search strategy, the better off you’ll be at landing the internship/job you really want over the summer.

Questions? Stop by the IDEA Center or contact us at idea@georgefox.edu.

All welcome to game night in International House tonight

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Come join us tonight (Tuesday) in the International House at 7:30 p.m. for some snacks, good company and games! Hang out with a culturally diverse group, and share stories about life in other countries!

We hope to see you there! Contact Ethan Shafe (eshafe14@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Share your creative writing in Hoover 206 this Thursday

Monday, February 29th, 2016

After months of stasis, the Write Way is back and ready to get underway. Come to Hoover 206 at 6 p.m. this Thursday, March 3, for food, drinks and a chance to share your creative writing.

Questions? Contact David Shelby at dshelby14@gerogefox.edu.

Sexual assault survey

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Two George Fox journalism students are doing an investigative piece on sex assault and Christian culture. We’re currently looking for people who would be willing to share their experiences with us. If you would like to contribute to this important topic, take a moment to fill out this anonymous survey.

Questions? Contact Denny Muia (dmuia11@georgefox.edu).

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Thursday workshop covers steps to writing successful research papers

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Know of students who need some assistance when it comes to writing research papers? Encourage them to attend a workshop, “Steps to Writing a Successful Research Paper,” this Thursday, March 3.

Sarah Stevenson, public services librarian, will present a step-by-step guide to campus and Internet resources to help make students research pros. The workshop runs from 10:50 to 11:35 a.m. in Lemmons 8.

Questions? Contact Rick at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Learn steps to writing successful research papers at Thursday workshop

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Need some assistance when it comes to writing research papers? Join us for a workshop, “Steps to Writing a Successful Research Paper,” this Thursday, March 3.

Sarah Stevenson, public services librarian, will present a step-by-step guide to campus and Internet resources to help make you a research pro. Join us from 10:50 to 11:35 a.m. in Lemmons 8.

Questions? Contact Rick at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Art Talk features graphic designers tonight at Cultural Center

Sunday, February 28th, 2016

Tonight at the Chehalem Cultural Center, Art Talk features graphic designers Ryan Beckham and Wendy Xu. Ryan Beckham is an alumnus from the art & design department at George Fox and now works at Pivot Group in Portland. Wendy Xu is a user experience designer and researcher currently employed with DAT Solutions in Portland. Come to the ballroom of the Cultural Center at 6 p.m. tonight to hear them share!

The Chehalem Cultural Center is located at 415 E. Sheridan St. in Newberg.

Questions? Contact Annie Lunt (alunt13@georgefox.edu).

Circle of Peace Seminar set for tonight in Cap and Gown Room

Sunday, February 28th, 2016

Join us for the fifth annual Circle of Peace Seminar, “Building Bridges of Peace: Bringing Compassionate Solutions to Global Changes,” today (Monday) at 7 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room on the Newberg campus.

Our panel discussion will highlight practical ways in which faith-based organizations have endeavored to build global bridges of peace across religious, cultural and political divides. The “Building Bridges of Peace” seminar will include a panel of three speakers from Muslim, Christian and Jewish relief and development agencies, as well as a short question and answer time.

Chapel credit is available for this event. This seminar is open to the public in addition to the George Fox community. You can learn more here.

Questions? Contact Sarita Gallagher at sgallagher@georgefox.edu.

‘Evangelical popular culture and problem of gender’ is topic of lecture tonight

Sunday, February 28th, 2016

All are invited to a Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture tonight (Monday), when Melanie Springer Mock, a professor of English at George Fox, speaks on the topic “Evangelical Popular Culture and the Problem of Gender” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The predominating messages about gender in evangelical popular culture are negative and limiting, both for women and for men. Melanie considers the source of these messages about gender, and why they can be so damaging, especially to young people seeking their vocations.

She also argues that evangelical culture’s focus on gender, sex and “biblical manhood and womanhood,” often premised on a misguided interpretation of Scripture, makes it especially difficult for people to live in the freedom and grace Jesus offers them.

The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Christianity and Pop Culture.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Get your tickets today for Comedy Sportz

Sunday, February 28th, 2016

Do you enjoy watching shows like “Saturday Night Live” and “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Are you bored and in need of a good laugh? If you answered yes to these questions, then look no further! Join us for an entertaining, improv show put on by Portland’s Comedy Sportz on March 6 at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Tickets are only $5, and all proceeds go to support the Kenya Summer Serve team. Today, the first 25 people to get their tickets get a free tasty treat, so hurry on down to the Bruin Den during lunch hours.

Questions? Contact Rachel Wilson (rwilson14@georgefox.edu).

Faculty and staff appreciation days at Bruin Store

Sunday, February 28th, 2016

The Bruin Store wants to honor you for what you bring to the George Fox community. Today (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday), all George Fox faculty and staff get 25 percent off all apparel and gifts. We have everything from professional wear to baby clothes; from hoodies to coffee mugs and hats. See you soon!

Questions? Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).

Juniors Abroad informational meeting on Wednesday

Sunday, February 28th, 2016

Planning on traveling on a Juniors Abroad trip next year in May 2017? Come to the informational meeting on Wednesday, March 2 at 5:45 p.m. in Woodmar Auditorium to learn about the different trips, tent city and registration.

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu).

ARC accepting applications for 2016-17 consultants

Sunday, February 28th, 2016

Applications are now being accepted for 2016-17 ARC consultants. If you know students who write well, are thoughtful learners, and desire to support peers in their academic success, encourage them to apply. Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply; representation from multiple disciplines strengthens the ARC’s ability to support a wide range of students. Completed materials are due by Friday, March 4.

If you send names of promising candidates to Melanie Mock (mmock@georgefox.edu), we will notify students that they were recommended as a candidate and will invite them to apply.

Application instructions are available at the ARC application page.

ARC accepting applications for 2016-17 consultants

Sunday, February 28th, 2016

Do you like showing others ways to be a more effective and efficient student? Do your friends always come to you to look over their papers before they turn them in? Do you have a GPA above 3.0?

If you answered yes to these questions, you might have a future as a consultant in the Academic Resource Center (ARC). We are interested in students from any major (not just English).

Applications for the 2016-17 academic year are due by Friday, March 4. Application instructions and additional information are available at the ARC application page.

Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.