Casting call! We are doing a short comedy film and seeking college-aged guys to audition for the lead character. Auditions will be Wednesday and Thursday of this week, Nov. 1-2, between 6 and 8 p.m. in the Cinematic Arts building.
Email Maggie Allen at mallen14@georgefox.edu with any questions or to set up an audition time.
Are you physically active? Not so much? We want your opinion!
Take 30 seconds to share your thoughts about the future of clothing essentials for both the athletically and not-so athletically inclined.
New Apparel Technologies Survey
Thanks for your feedback!
– Jessi Mau (jmau16@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.
The Idea Ninjas are George Fox students who develop innovative solutions on campus. If you have thoughts about George Fox parking, please take our survey. You can also enter to win one of two $20 Amazon gift cards by entering your email address once completing the survey.
George Fox Parking and Commuting SurveyÂ
Thank you for your help!
-Â Garrett Burr (gburr14@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.
Looking for a fun evening of entertainment? Come out to any one of three concerts being held in Bauman Auditorium this week!
On Thursday, Nov. 2, the school’s Symphonic Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of Dick Elliott. Selections include pieces by Robert Shelton (Velocity), Gary Gilroy (Four Dance Episodes), John Williams (For the President’s Own) and Julie Giroux (Hymn for the Innocent). Admission is free.
Two days later, on Saturday, Nov. 4, a free Fall Choir Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m., featuring a selection of the school’s choirs.
The following evening, on Sunday, Nov. 5, a special Organ Hymn Festival Concert, featuring internationally known organist Dan Miller in addition to the university’s Brass Ensemble and Concert Choir, is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start. Pieces scheduled to be performed include Holy, Holy, Holy, Great is Thy Faithfulness, O God Our Help in Ages Past, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, Be Thou My Vision, and I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.
Tickets for the Organ Hymn Festival are $5, with all proceeds going toward supporting the George Fox Auxiliary’s Student Scholarship Fund. Tickets may be purchased online at georgefox.edu/concerts.
Contact Debbie Hawblitzel (dhawblit@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.
The university community is invited to Art Talk tonight (Monday), as members of Laundry Studio will be talking about their art from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.).
Laundry Studio is a creative design studio in Portland that specializes in pattern design, art direction, illustration and graphic design for apparel companies, home furnishings and creative agencies. The studio is known for its experimental, bold, and unique designs as well as its creative problem-solving. Its artists work on every aspect of creative projects, from concept to completion, and are known for their collaborative, world-class service and commitment to excellence.
There will be food and drink at the talk, as well as a question-and-answer time.
Contact Elizabeth Herrera (herrerae16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
The university community is invited to join the Science and Religion Club for a special presentation at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Monday), in Canyon Commons 102. Computer science professor Brian Snider will give a short talk about artificial intelligence technologies, followed by a discussion of how these technologies might be considered in light of Christian understandings of the world.
There will be free junk food, and elective chapel credit is available for students!
Contact Elizah Stephens (estephens13@georgefox.edu) for more information.
Come show your support for George Fox’s physical therapy program by grabbing some dinner at Sandwich Express in Newberg (next to Fred Meyer, at 901 Brutscher St., #B) this Thursday, Nov. 2. Proceeds will go toward our medical service trip to Ghana and Uganda next summer. Drop by Sandwich Express between 3 and 7:30 p.m. to participate.
Questions? Contact Nick Gammie (ngammie16@georgefox.edu).
Need a Halloween treat? Gather your colleagues together for an all-employee lunch tomorrow (Tuesday). Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Canyon Commons for only $3. It’s no trick, we promise!
Due to popular demand, the Health and Counseling Center has added a second stress management class. Learn strategies to manage and overcome your stress and anxiety! Develop the skills to be free from unnecessary worry and fear. Classes meet at 5 p.m. on Nov. 2, Nov. 9 and Nov. 16.
Space is limited to the first 15, so call 503.554.2340 to register.
Interested in volunteering on a monthly basis mentoring kids and teens in foster care? Want to help give their foster parents a night off? Volunteer with Foster Parents Night Out (FPNO).
These events happen on a monthly basis from 4 to 8 p.m. at Church on the Hill in McMinnville. Training is coming up this Sunday, Nov. 4, at Columbia River Foursquare Church in St. Helens from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Email Jamie Kitchen at embracegfu@gmail.com if you are interested!
The Houses and Apartments West neighborhood on campus is hosting trick-or-treating from 6 to 7 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31! This is open to all students, faculty and staff.
This is a family-friendly environment, so bring those cute kiddos! Costumes are encouraged for all ages. There will also be a carved pumpkin contest happening at Hoskins House, so stop by and cast your vote for the best pumpkin.
Contact Abby Baker (abaker14@georgefox.edu) for more information.
The university’s director of planned giving, Gene Christian, will present a workshop, “Your Complete Estate Planning Tool Kit … The Five Documents Every George Fox Employee Should Have in Place,” on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Portland Center (Room 155A). The event will include a complimentary lunch of soup and salad.
The workshop will reveal data about the rising popularity of estate planning and focus on specific tools and techniques current and retired George Fox employees need to consider as they develop a tax-efficient, and loving, estate distribution plan for the people and places they care about.
If you plan to attend, RSVP to Karlyn Fleming by today (Monday, Oct. 30) at kfleming@georgefox.edu.
What to get #blessed? Enroll in one of these must-take courses in spring 2018 from some of our amazing professors:
CHMN 241-A: Youth Ministry – Methods and Practice with Steve Sherwood
Walk alongside your peers, while developing hands on skills for ministry in any context.
RELI 460-A: Issues in Contemporary Mission with Sarita Gallagher
Dive into all things missions, gaining unmatched understanding of major world issues such as sex-trafficking and global poverty, and learning how to respond to these issues as followers of Christ.
RELI 215-C: Women in Christian History with Jeanine Graham
The Bible is full of courageous women of faith from whom we can gain extensive insight into the way women and men participate in contemporary ministry together; come explore with us!
CHMN 330-A: Youth Ministry – Theology and Philosophy of Ministry with Steve Sherwood
Focus on the ever-important development of strong theology for youth ministry; youth ministry is much more than playing games and eating pizza, after all!
RELI/INTL 440-A: World Religions with Sarita Gallagher
Study the unique differences across religious, cultural and linguistic borders, asking poignant questions about being Christ-followers in our multi-religious world.
Learn more here and enroll today!
Interested in being a part of a short horror comedy film? Look no further! Student Jake Thiessen’s producing and directing crew is looking for one guy and one girl, late teens, who would be interested in being in a comedy movie.
Auditions are today (Sunday) from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Media Center on the corner of Meridian and North streets! Material will be provided to read from.
If you are interested or have questions, contact Jake at jthiessen15@georgefox.edu.
Have a high schooler or college student who is interested in acting? Look no further! Student Jake Thiessen’s producing and directing crew is looking for one guy and one girl, late teens, who would be interested in being in a comedy movie.
Auditions are today (Sunday) from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Media Center on the corner of Meridian and North streets! Material will be provided to read from.
Contact Jake at jthiessen15@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Are you physically active? Not so much? We want your opinion!
Take 30 seconds to share your thoughts about the future of clothing essentials for both the athletically and not-so athletically inclined.
New Apparel Technologies Survey
Thanks for your feedback!
– Jessi Mau (jmau16@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.
Grab a blanket and a friend (or family member) and join us for the movie The Goonies tonight (Saturday) at 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Contact Alaina Hill (ahill15@georgefox.edu) for more information.
It’s “Halloweekend!” Join us in the Wilder House (behind HMS) tonight (Saturday) from 7 to 10 p.m. for the best George Fox party of the semester (if not the whole year).
This ASC-sponsored event will have pizza, drinks and lots of desserts. We’ll also have a costume contest and a couple of games with prizes. The prize for best costume is a $10 Starbucks gift card, and the prize for the other games are $7 gift cards.
The party will be in our decked-out basement that looks amazing, and on the first floor of the house. Come swing by!
Contact Wills Buhrow (wbuhrow16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Hey everyone! This week in Coast to Coast swing dance we will have a spooky Halloween theme. Come dress up in a Halloween costume (or don’t … that’s fine, too) and come to have fun. All levels of dancers are welcome. We hope to see you all there for some spooky fun.
The dance will go from 6:30 to 9 p.m. tonight (Saturday) in the FoxHole. Contact Justin Chang (jchang15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Do you want to use your creativity and skills to get experience by working for the literary and art magazine at George Fox?
For this year’s publication, The Wineskin is looking to hire an art editor and a graphic designer. Both positions require an eye for beauty and an appreciation for design. The graphic design position requires being capable and comfortable with InDesign.
Applications are due by Wednesday, Nov. 8, at midnight.
Any questions or comments? Email Kialynn Palpant at kpalpant16@georgefox.edu.
