Starting immediately, the Newberg campus bookstore has officially changed its name from George Fox University Store to Bruin Bookstore. The new name allows the bookstore to represent the university with a more collegiate feel and gives us the opportunity to highlight our great mascot. Same great merchandise, same great service, great new name! Come check us out.
Would you like to be involved in James Project or Adopt-a-Grandparent?
Come check out how to get involved in Community Services this school year on Tuesday, September 15 at 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.Â
Contact Megan Harding at mharding05@georgefox.edu for more information.
The Third Annual Burn on the Quad will take place Wednesday, September 16 at 11:40 a.m. After chapel, walk through the Quad and see the Newberg Fire Department discuss fire safety with a demonstration of a fast burning residence hall room.
This is a reminder of the Tuesday, Sept. 15, Intellectual Feast, which will discuss the topic “Quaker Approaches to Higher Education” from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 250.
Outlining their essays in the most recent issue of Quaker Religious Thought, Jamie Johnson will present on “From Cutting Edge to Chopping Block: Reclaiming a Quaker Approach to Christian Higher Education,” and Paul Anderson will present on “The Mission of the Christ-Centered Quaker College.”
Free copies of the QRT issue will be available for the first 20 attenders. Refreshments provided!
George Fox University Dance Company seeks to honor God through the art of dance. Our company is excited to impact the dance world through integrating spiritual and artistic expression. Please come to our Information Meeting to find out more about our heart for this company and our auditions for the 2009-2010 year!
Tuesday, September 29
7:00 pm
Bruins Den
For more information contact Julie Townsend at jtownsend07@georgefox.edu.
If you did not receive coupons on Serve Day, please feel free to stop by the Spiritual Life House to pick them up. Thank you for your participation and awesome attitudes. You are a blessing!
Attention all music majors, minors and people who just love music: The George Fox Chapter of the Collegiate Music Educators National Conference is hosting its first meeting at 7:30 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 20, in the Choir Room. Come to meet the chapter’s executive officers and learn more about the music programs at George Fox.
Multicultural Services invites you to come watch and discuss the movie The Motorcycle Diaries with your fellow George Fox neighbors at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in EHS 102. Popcorn and other goodies will be provided, and you can bring your own as well.
Based on a true-life story, The Motorcycle Diaries is an inspiring and thrilling adventure that traces the youthful origins of a revolutionary spirit. The film follows two daring friends who hop on the back of a beat-up motorcycle for a breathtaking and exciting road trip across Latin America. Spanish professor Uriel Plasencia will moderate.
There are still openings available for the three-day intensive course on how to apply foundational biblical principles to basic business concepts. The course, Biblical Entrepreneurship 1 (BE 1), will be hosted at the Portland Center Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 17-19. Sessions will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
The course is being offered at a discounted rate of $250 for George Fox employees, students and alumni.
Online registration is available, and more information is posted on the course flier and website.
Also, you are invited to hear about biblical entrepreneurship directly from course founder Patrice Tsague on Wednesday, Sept. 16, when he speaks at the monthly Northwest Christian Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hayden’s Lakefront Grill, 8187 S.W. Tualatin-Sherwood Road, in Tualatin.
Following are fall Fitness Center hours in the Wheeler Sports Center. Please do not ask to work out during posted class times. Thank you.
Monday & Wednesday
6-7:30 a.m.
Noon-1:40 p.m.
2:30-11 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday
6-7:30 a.m.
8:50-9:40 a.m.
Noon-12:40 p.m.
2:30-11 p.m.
Friday
6 a.m. – 1:40 p.m.
2:30-7 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday
2-6 p.m.
Religious Studies is hosting an Intellectual Feast, discussing the topic “Quaker Approaches to Higher Education” from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Hoover 250.
Outlining their essays in the most recent issue of Quaker Religious Thought, Jamie Johnson will present on “From Cutting Edge to Chopping Block: Reclaiming a Quaker Approach to Christian Higher Education,” and Paul Anderson will present on “The Mission of the Christ-Centered Quaker College.”
Come and learn about this important topic together, and share your own views as well. Free copies of the QRT issue to the first 20 attenders. Refreshments provided!
The Department of Performing Arts will kick off the concert season with the first performance of the year this weekend. The Symphonic Band and Concert Choir will host a concert to end their retreat Saturday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
The Bruin Bookstore’s hours are now 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. Starting Sept. 19, the bookstore will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., except during George Fox holiday weekends, the Christmas break and the summer season.
Do you teach anything about environmental science, ecology, creation care, sustainability in any of your courses? Or perhaps you teach an entire course dedicated to one of these topics?
The Creation Care Committee wants to know about it. Please let us know even if you just teach on such a topic one day out of the entire course. We are trying to get an inventory of where creation care and the environment are being taught in our curriculum. Also, let us know if you are hoping to teach on such matters or would like to in the future. Please respond to Corey Beals at cbeals@georgefox.edu with your response.
Do you love horses, love children, and are interested in volunteering in your community?
Haven of Hope is a non-profit, volunteer run organization that offers horse therapy to disabled and under privileged children of all ages. The ranch is in need of volunteers who can commit a few hours a week towards the program. If you would like to learn more about how you can help encourage children through interaction with horses, or even are interested in mucking out stables, grooming, or feeding the horses, please get involved.
Haven of Hope is located only about 15 minutes up the road from George Fox University. Saturday the 12th at 8:30am, there will be a “horse 101†training “class†at the stables for those interested in volunteering.
For more information or if you are interested in making a donation, please contact Holli Reverman at 503-487-7498. If you have transportation issues, or would like to follow someone up to the Ranch, contact Alicia Fleetwood at afleetwood07@georgefox.edu.
Check out the website: Haven of Hope Ranch
What: “Growing a Healthy Relationship” sponsored by the Office of Spiritual Life
Who’s Invited: Any married, engaged or seriously dating couple (non-GFU students may come if accompanied by a current student)
When: October 2 – 3
Where: Lincoln City
How much: $15 a person (includes lodging and 3 meals)
How do I sign up: Come to the Spiritual Life house and fill out a form for each person attending and bring to the Spiritual Life Office with cash or check for $15
Sign-up deadline: Thursday, September 17Â at 5 p.m.
Questions: spirituallife@georgfox.edu or 503-554-2320
From the helicopter flash to the hour and half of brawling, there was plenty of excitement for the Bruin Brawl on Serve Day, Sept. 9. Bruin Junior, newly made, was torn to shreds, and in the excitement, the university sign in front of Wood-Mar was delettered. The sophomores successfully took the head of Bruin Junior off campus, winning the brawl. Here are the points rewarded for this brawl:
Freshmen: 20 points – Class Pride
Sophomores: 50 points – Winning the brawl
Juniors: 0 points
Seniors: 0 points
Come to Greenroom worship Friday, September 11 at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Worship and pray with other George Fox students. Bring your friends!
Do you want to know more about studying abroad?
Consider visiting one of the three meetings where you can learn all about study abroad programs the Center for Global Studies and George Fox offer. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you might have.
Wednesday, September 16 from 4-5 p.m. in Stevens 208
Tuesday, September 22 from 6:15-7 p.m. in Stevens 209
Information Table – Tuesday, September 29 from 10:00 am – 2:00 p.m. in the Bruin Den
If you qualify to change your meal plan for the fall 2009 semester, the deadline is Friday, September 11 at 5 pm.
NO exceptions will be made.
For more information about meal plans please check out the Meal Plan Options website.
If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon in the Student Life Office.
