All study abroad alumni are invited to a pizza night hosted by the study abroad ambassadors. Come for pizza, sodas and good conversations about great times!
Make plans to join us at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, in Lemmons 13. Contact Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
See you there!
The university’s Department of Biology and Chemistry invites you to join us for the seventh annual Dalton Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in Bauman Auditorium.
Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, a senior astrophysicist at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, will speak on the topic “Universe of Wonder: Galaxies, Stars, Planets and Life.” Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
In the presentation, Wiseman will investigate what new discoveries are revealing about the cosmos and the significance of life in a dynamic universe. She will also give a scientific talk at 3 p.m. on Feb. 9 in Wood-Mar Auditorium entitled, “Frontiers of Astronomical Discovery: Galaxies, Dark Energy, Planets and Life.”
Wiseman received her BS in physics from MIT, discovering comet Wiseman-Skiff in 1987, and continued her studies at Harvard, earning a PhD in astronomy in 1995. She is a Fellow of the American Scientific Affiliation, a network of Christians in Science. She has authored several essays addressing the relationship of astronomy and the Christian faith.
A dessert reception and Student Research Poster session follows the lecture.
For more information on Wiseman and the Dalton Lecture Series in general, visit this link. Questions? Call the Department of Biology and Chemistry at 503-554-2710.
Free food. Now that I have your attention, we are looking for volunteers to help with the Spring Fashion Show hosted by the art and design department on Friday, March 24, at the Chehalem Cultural Center.
This is the LAST SHOW EVER and is sure to be great, as it is features the work of eight George Fox students and alumni who are eager to show off their design skills. Volunteers would show up at the Cultural Center at 6 p.m. to usher guests to their seats, help greet guests, and help with the tear-down portion of the show.
We are also looking for about three select volunteers who would want to help backstage with model management. To show our great appreciation for your help, you will receive a free meal as well as a free ticket to the show. This opportunity is also an excellent resume builder.
If you’re interested in helping at this grand finale event, or have any questions, please contact Erika Muir at emuir12@georgefox.edu. Thank you for your consideration!
Could you use help managing your schedule, staying on top of assignments, or simply navigating college? Contact the ARC to set up academic coaching.
Academic coaching involves regular meetings for support and accountability. A student meets regularly – usually 25 to 50 minutes a week – with an ARC Consultant or Academic Success Coach to review syllabi, discuss weekly and semester schedules, and talk through strategies for success.
Meetings might include time on a class FoxTALE site to ensure the student is aware of assignments that are due, or the Academic Coach might work with the student to determine how to take effective notes and then how to use them. A weekly check-in enables a student to look at the big picture of all that is on one’s plate – multiple classes, work, relationships, other involvements, etc. Coaches build supportive relationships with students as they work together to develop strategies for personal and academic success.
To schedule academic coaching, email the_arc@georgefox.edu. Contact Heather Harney (hharney@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.
If you know students who could use help managing schedules, staying on top of assignments, or simply navigating college, please refer them to the ARC for academic coaching.
Academic coaching involves regular meetings for support and accountability. A student meets regularly – usually 25 to 50 minutes a week – with an ARC Consultant or Academic Success Coach to review syllabi, discuss weekly and semester schedules, and talk through strategies for success.
Meetings might include time on a class FoxTALE site to ensure the student is aware of assignments that are due, or the Academic Coach might work with the student to determine how to take effective notes and then how to use them. A weekly check-in enables a student to look at the big picture of all that is on one’s plate – multiple classes, work, relationships, other involvements, etc. Coaches build supportive relationships with students as they work together to develop strategies for personal and academic success.
Students can schedule academic coaching by emailing the_arc@georgefox.edu. Contact Heather Harney (hharney@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.
Are you a musician, singer and performer? Do you want to share your talents with your peers? Sign up to perform in a student concert in the Foxhole on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m.!
You can sign up at this link.
Contact Ashley Meyer (ameyer14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Come join Master Chorus! This ensemble meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Ross 208. It is open to any student, past or present, as well as employees and community members.
We will be presenting Nico Muhly’s Senex Puerum Portabat and Alexander Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances on Friday, April, 21! Questions? Please contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2627.
We’re looking for actors and actresses for the student film Wasted Time. If you are interested in acting, come to the Media Center behind Lemmons from 5:45 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2.
If you have any questions, email Shane Gallup (sgallup13@georgefox.edu) or Sam Hoard (shoard13@georgefox.edu).
Interested in being a leader next semester? Come to a Peer Advisor information meeting this Thursday, Feb. 2, at 9 p.m. in Lemmons 8.
Peer Advisors assist in helping new students feel at home at George Fox, from Welcome Weekend through their first semester. This is a fun and important role. Come learn what is required and how you can apply.
Questions? Contact Stephanie St Cyr (sstcyr@georgefox.edu).
Don’t forget all-employee lunch has a new location for today only – Roberts 117 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Bring your coworkers along for a bargain $3 lunch today!
If you missed the first week of shows, make plans to see the theatre department’s Sunday in the Park with George this week.
The show runs Feb. 2-5, with all performances taking place in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the Sunday, Feb. 5, matinee at 2 p.m.
Student tickets are free Thursday night, Feb. 2. It’s recommended you pick up your free ticket in advance online (select “GFU Student” in the drop-down ticket menu). You may also bring your student ID to the door to gain admission, but be aware Thursday shows typically fill up quickly.
Employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket. You may pick up that ticket (select “GFU Employee” in drop-down menu), purchase additional tickets and read a synopsis of the play at theatre.georgefox.edu.
Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.
The Bruin Store will be open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays for the remainder of the spring semester. For more details, call 503-554-2540.
Thank you!
This week in chapel we have “Pastah J” joining us from Chicago. He has worked with elementary education and the arts in the inner city for a decade, and in the senior pastor at Canaan Community Church.
Come listen to “Pastah J’s” perspective as a part of what “We Believe” Tuesday at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. In Vespers Wednesday at 7 p.m., we will be looking at Psalm 139 as a continuation of our series “One.”
Come and join us for the 125 Days of Wellness Challenge. What is it, exactly? It’s a George Fox University all-employee challenge to get moving! It’s a battle between teams for the most points. The winning team will take home George Fox swag, and the winning individual will take home a Fit Bit.
The challenge starts on Feb. 1, 2017, and runs for 125 days, ending on June 5. Teams will consist of between four to six people. Go to this link to sign up. Registration is open now and will close on Friday, Feb. 10. You can request to be assigned to a miscellaneous team or you can request to be on a team with a friend/coworker.
To view the point system, go the 125 Days of Wellness Challenge section on the bottom of this page. Not really a walker? No problem. You can view a conversion chart here to see how other activities calculate into steps. Let’s get moving, have some fun, and get healthier!
– Brought to you by the Staff Development Committee
Come join Master Chorus! This ensemble meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Ross 208. It is open to any student, past or present, as well as employees and community members.
We will be presenting Nico Muhly’s Senex Puerum Portabat and Alexander Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances on Friday, April, 21! Questions? Please contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2627.
Do tests drive you crazy? You read the book, did the assignments, studied the night before, and still didn’t do as well as you wanted on your test. What else can you do?
This Thursday, Feb. 2, Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, will cover several strategies for improving performance on tests in an ARC-sponsored workshop, “How to Get A’s on All Your Tests (or at Least Become a Better Test Taker).” Join us from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.
Questions? Contact Rick at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
Join us for a Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation tonight (Monday), when Kym LeBlanc-Esparza, superintendent of the Newberg School District, presents “K-12 Education and the American Dream” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
LeBlanc-Esparza will discuss the educational challenges associated with the American Dream. Among the questions to be discussed: “Can we equip students with 21st-century skills while ensuring all students have equal access to the American Dream? And what happens if we fall short?”
The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “The Future of the American Dream.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Let’s celebrate (slightly) longer days and (slightly) warmer temperatures together at an all-employee lunch tomorrow (Tuesday)! Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in a new location this one time only: Roberts 117.
Encourage your coworkers to join you for this bargain $3 lunch!
Want to learn how to make better connections with others? Come to a workshop on social interaction and learn new skills for meeting people, making friends, and building a close-knit community.
The workshop is taught by Daniel Wendler, MA, author of the book Improve Your Social Skills and a graduate student in the George Fox Doctor of Clinical Psychology program. Availability will be limited, so if you are interested, reserve your spot today by contacting the Health and Counseling Center at ext. 2340. (Dates and times will be determined by student availability.)
Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.
All are welcome to Quaere Verum tonight (Sunday)! Join us from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Pennington House for soup, bread and discussion. Quaere Verum is an interdisciplinary group of students who gather weekly for truth-seeking conversation over a meal.
Contact Emma Bloomquist (ebloomquist14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
