Archive for January, 2018

Want to join in fun of mixtape initiative? Sign up today!

Monday, January 29th, 2018

Do you have a passion for music and telling stories in a fun community? Would you like to be a part of a project that adds audio recording and mixing to your resume? We are looking for awesome team members who have taken Intro to Audio and are interested in helping out or developing their skills. We might also throw a party.

Join the 2018 Student Mixtape Initiative! Interested? Fill out our survey by clicking the below link.

Mixtape Initiative

Or, email Paige Patterson at ppatterson13@georgefox.edu.

2018 Mixtape Vision
We intend to offer students the opportunity to be recorded in a sound design studio and intend to distribute 800 mixtapes to George Fox students and faculty for free, with a limited amount of selected works on hard copies given out on “Dead Day” and the entirety of the project’s submissions online. This year we are also opening up the option of submitting royalty-free song covers, original songs, and original slam poetry/podcasts in order to give more students a chance to be heard.

Used tennis balls available for free in Fitness Center

Monday, January 29th, 2018

Gently used tennis balls are available for free in Wheeler 209 (Fitness Center). They are suitable for recreational play or as pet toys. Bring your own sack. Limit 12 per person.

Contact Patty Findley (pfindley@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Sign up for a spring Life Group

Monday, January 29th, 2018

Spring semester Life Groups are open! Life Groups provide an outlet for students to gather for a weekly time of discussion and prayer. Groups are all male, all female or coed, and meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes. Groups are facilitated by staff, faculty and other post-college leaders who love Jesus.

Spring groups meet for six weeks starting the week of Feb. 11 and concluding the week of March 18. Students can sign up using this link.

Contact Kearsten McCoy (spiritualllife@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Survey: iGFU.georgefox.edu and MyGFU.georgefox.edu

Monday, January 29th, 2018

George Fox University’s Web Design II class is putting together redesign proposals for iGFU, and we need your help!

Fill out this quick survey on common uses of iGFU.georgefox.edu and MyGFU.georgefox.edu. Even if you have never or rarely use these sites, your input is valuable.

The survey takes less than 15 minutes. One lucky contributor will receive an Amazon gift card worth $25 for participating.

Here is the link: iGFU and MyGFU Survey

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.
– Brandon Waybright (bwaybright@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.

Interested in being a Peer Advisor? Come to meeting Thursday

Monday, January 29th, 2018

Consider joining the Peer Advisor team! Come to our Peer Advisor information meeting this Thursday, Feb. 1, at 9 p.m. in Lemmons 8 to learn more.

A Peer Advisor plays an integral role in assisting new students’ transition to George Fox. Peer Advisors serve as representatives of the entire student body of George Fox and are responsible for positively promoting the university to members of the community at large. They fulfill these roles through assisting with Welcome Weekend and LIBA 100: Knowing and Being Known or HNRS 150: Origins.

Come to our Thursday meeting to learn more! Questions? Contact Polly Peterson at ppeterson@georgefox.edu.

Support your peers at Student Concert this Thursday

Monday, January 29th, 2018

Come support your peers at the Student Concert set for 8 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 1, in the FoxHole! Hot drinks and snacks will be provided throughout the evening!

Contact Alaina Hill (asc@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Apply today to be a contestant on The Dating Game

Monday, January 29th, 2018

The Dating Game is coming up on Saturday, Feb. 17! Sign up if you want to be a contestant. If you are single and wanting to meet the girl/guy of your dreams, apply here.

If you are a couple or best friends, apply here. The event will begin at 8 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Contact Morgan Coursey (mcoursey16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Tickets for Oregon Symphony available on Thursday

Monday, January 29th, 2018

George Fox will host the Oregon Symphony for its 31st appearance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m. The concert is a gift from George Fox honorary board member Ken Austin, cofounder of A-dec, with his late wife Joan Austin.

A limited number of tickets have been provided for George Fox half-time and full-time employees. Tickets are limited to two per employee on a first-come, first-served basis starting Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Event Services Office, 1109 E. Hancock. Reservations may be taken for Portland Center employees only.

On Wednesday, Feb. 7, remaining tickets (limited to two per person) will be available to those who sign up on the waitlist. If you find you are not able to attend, please return your tickets for another employee’s use.

Questions? Please contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu or ext. 2029.

Be aware of car prowls around Newberg

Monday, January 29th, 2018

It has been brought to our attention that there has been an increase in car prowls around Newberg. Please be sure to lock your car, and don’t leave any valuables in your car. Pay attention when entering your car for anybody lurking around city streets or parking lots.

If somebody is lurking around your vehicle, go back into the business and ask for an escort back to your car. If you see somebody lurking around campus, call security at 503-554-2090 and give a good description to the officer on duty. Either walk with a friend to your car or call for an escort to your vehicle.

Christian Camp Fair is in Canyon Commons tomorrow

Monday, January 29th, 2018

Do you have a job lined up for this summer? Do you like the idea of working with kids in the outdoors? We have almost 20 camps coming to campus tomorrow (Wednesday) to talk to students about hundreds of summer job opportunities.

There will be Christian camps from near and far in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by anytime during that time frame to talk to camps like Tadmor, Twin Rocks, Tilikum, Base Sports, Cascades, Camp Lutherwood and many more!

If you have questions about the event, email Grace Packer at gpacker@georgefox.edu.

Artists: Interested in exhibiting your work at the Chehalem Cultural Center?

Monday, January 29th, 2018

The Chehalem Cultural Center wants to feature a George Fox studio artist(s)! We are looking for five to seven total pieces to be shown Feb. 20 through early March.

For more information, please contact Samantha K McKibbon at smckibbon15@georgefox.edu by Feb. 2.

Craig Taylor speaks on history of George Fox athletics tonight

Monday, January 29th, 2018

The university community is invited to a special Newberg Historical Society event featuring Craig Taylor tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.). Taylor, the university’s athletic director from 1988 to 2017, will be sharing on the history of George Fox athletics.

Come join us!

Christian Camp Fair visits campus tomorrow in Canyon Commons

Monday, January 29th, 2018

Know of students looking for a job this summer? We have almost 20 camps coming to campus tomorrow (Wednesday) to talk to students about hundreds of summer job opportunities.

There will be Christian camps from near and far in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Encourage students to stop by anytime during that time frame to talk to camps like Tadmor, Twin Rocks, Tilikum, Base Sports, Cascades, Camp Lutherwood and many more!

If a student has a question about the event, have them email Grace Packer at gpacker@georgefox.edu.

Enter ‘Sadies Proposal Contest’ for chance to win free dinner

Monday, January 29th, 2018

Asking someone to Sadies? Make it unforgettable and send it to our ASC Instagram to compete to win a dinner on us. We want to see your best attempt at convincing that special guy to go to Sadies with you.

Think you have the cutest “sadies-prosal?” Send a picture to us and we will put it on our Instagram page. Then our followers will vote on who did it best. We will be accepting entries Wednesday, Jan. 31, through Wednesday, Feb. 7, so DM us your photos on Instagram.

Questions? Contact Shelby Bauer (sbauer16@georgefox.edu).

Internship/volunteer opportunity available at local church

Monday, January 29th, 2018

Passionate about teaching kids? Northside Community Church is seeking motivated students who are interested in teaching children K-5. All majors encouraged!

This is a great resume builder and vocational discernment opportunity! Internship credit may apply. The church is located at 1800 Hoskins St., in Newberg.

Interested or have questions? Contact Heather Newton, the children’s ministry director, at heather@northsidenewberg.org, or text “information” to 971-832-1099. More details are also available here.

Tickets for Oregon Symphony available Thursday

Sunday, January 28th, 2018

George Fox will host the Oregon Symphony for its 31st appearance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m. The concert is a gift from George Fox honorary board member Ken Austin, cofounder of A-dec, with his late wife Joan Austin.

A limited number of tickets have been provided for George Fox half-time and full-time employees. Tickets are limited to two per employee on a first-come, first-served basis starting Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Event Services Office, 1109 E. Hancock. Reservations may be taken for Portland Center employees only.

On Wednesday, Feb. 7, remaining tickets (limited to two per person) will be available to those who sign up on the waitlist. If you find you are not able to attend, please return your tickets for another employee’s use.

Questions? Please contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu or ext. 2029.

Successful entrepreneur speaks on campus Wednesday; free lunch included

Sunday, January 28th, 2018

Kelly Hagglund, principal broker and owner of The Kelly Group, kicks off the spring College of Business Industry Insiders series this Wednesday, Jan. 31, from noon to 12:45 p.m. in Hoover 103.

Come hear how Kelly followed God’s voice and built a successful business that has earned her accolades throughout the Oregon business community over the last 20 years. Register here for a free lunch, and enjoy conversation about the integration of faith and business.

Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Study abroad rep in Canyon Commons today

Sunday, January 28th, 2018

Are you interested in studying abroad in Australia, Oxford, the Middle East, or Northern Ireland, as well as other locations? Come visit our Best Semester representative, Jordan Smith, to talk about program details, application questions and more!

Jordan will be in Canyon Commons from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today (Monday). Stop by for more study abroad information!

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

Plant Services implements new project review and approval process

Sunday, January 28th, 2018

To manage existing maintenance needs and project requests, Plant Services is implementing a formal project review and approval process beginning Thursday, Feb. 1.

The Plant Services Operating Budget is for maintaining facilities and equipment to their designed state. Any additions or improvements that alter existing space or asset are considered projects and are not funded by the maintenance department.

A Project Review Committee (PRC) has been formed that will review submitted projects to establish adherence to the university’s mission, priority and funding. All projects must be approved by the appropriate dean or department head before being considered by the PRC.

The PRC will meet monthly between September and March, or more frequently as needed. Anything submitted after March 1 will not be considered until the following school year to be budgeted during the capital planning process.

A project request is to be submitted to the dean or department head using the “Project Request Form,” located on the Plant Services webpage under “Quick Links.” This form must be fully completed and include the signatures of the appropriate academic dean or department head, and building monitor. Once the signatures are collected, the Project Request Form is then routed to Plant Services and the PRC.

If the PRC approves the project and funds are available, the requestor will be informed, and the request will be submitted to the Plant Services director for management and scheduling.

The full policy and a summary of maintenance versus project requests is available here.

Please contact Dan vanderWater (dvanderwater@georgefox.edu) with any questions about the project approval process.

Annual Circle of Peace Seminar returns to campus Feb. 5

Sunday, January 28th, 2018

Can we find common ground in our polarized world? Join us for an interfaith panel discussion highlighting practical ways in which the Abrahamic faiths are moving toward finding peace and unity across our political, cultural, and religious divides.

The seventh annual Circle of Peace Seminar is set from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, in Canyon Commons 101. Sharing the stage will be our brilliant speakers Rabbi David Kosak of Neveh Shalom in Portland, Arif Humayun, president and cofounder of Circle of Peace, and Paul Anderson, professor of biblical and Quaker Studies at George Fox.

Contact Kaleb Puckett (puckettk16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.