If you are auditioning on Wednesday evening to be a model for the George Fox Spring Fashion Show, the directors ask that you email Erika Muir at emuir12@georgefox.edu to get your name on the audition list. This is a very important step to take before auditioning and will be helpful for the organization of the evening on Wednesday.
Thank you!
Are you interested in studying abroad during the 2017-18 school year? If so, come to an informational meeting in EHS 125 tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. Study abroad faculty will be there to explain the application process and the study abroad requirements. Come with questions!
While most student concerns and complaints can and should be resolved informally, there is a formal general complaint procedure described in the “Support for Students†section of the Undergraduate Student Handbook as well as on the Graduate/DPS Policies page of the website.
Note that these procedures cover complaints of a general nature and do not supersede specific policies involving special cases such as grade appeals, sexual harassment, etc., which are covered elsewhere in the Student Handbook, catalog or Graduate/DPS Policies.
For more information, contact the student life department (studentlife@georgefox.edu).
Tuition Remission applications are now being accepted. You’ll notice a few changes to this year’s process, including:
Our hope is that these process improvements make it easier and less time consuming for you to utilize this valuable benefit!
Information and Resources
Greetings from the George Fox theatre department! Our 2016-17 season kicks off with Blithe Spirit, an English comedy of manners by Noel Coward. Come join us for a lighthearted romp into the 1940s as we witness Charles Condomine face his ghosts.
The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 27-29 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 30. All George Fox employees receive one free ticket. Reserve your seat online and bring your George Fox ID with you to show at the door. You may also purchase additional tickets online.
Synopsis: When Charles Condomine invites Madame Arcati to perform a séance as an evening entertainment for a dinner party he suddenly finds himself face-to-face with his deceased wife, Elvira … much to the chagrin of his current spouse, Ruth. Mayhem ensues when Ruth is accidentally killed and united with Elvira on the “other side.†Together, the two blithe spirits haunt their hapless husband with hilarious consequences. Join us for an evening of classic British comedy that will delight and surprise. Suitable for ages 10 and up.
Blithe Spirit is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.
See you at the show!
Please keep a dear member of our George Fox family, Phil Smith, and his family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of his beloved wife Karen.
Karen passed away Oct. 9 after battling cancer. She was a 1977 graduate of George Fox, as was Phil. In 1992, they returned to George Fox, Phil as a full-time faculty member. There will be two services honoring Karen: a funeral mass at St. Peter Catholic Church on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m., and a memorial service at Newberg Friends Church on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m.
Want a job or internship in your field this spring or summer? Sign up to attend one of three career fairs that Oregon State has invited George Fox students to attend! More than 100 employers will be available to talk to you about current and future jobs and internships.
The fairs run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ride down with other George Fox students and IDEA Center staff or go on your own. Vans will depart at 9:30 a.m. and return to campus before 3 p.m. so athletes can attend. Sign up through the Events tab in Handshake so that the IDEA Center can make you a name tag.
Start planning now to work on you resume and LinkedIn profile and make an appointment to see a Career Coach to learn career fair strategies. This is a great chance to practice meeting employers and see what opportunities are in your field.
Faculty: Encourage your students to attend. Questions? Contact the IDEA Center.
Join us for the next Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation of the semester tonight (Monday), when “The Future of Islam and the West” will be discussed in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Guest Harris Zafar, national spokesman for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, will discuss what he expects Muslim/non-Muslim relations to be like in the future.
The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Islam and the West.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Greetings from the George Fox theatre department! The first show of the season, Blithe Spirit, kicks off this Thursday, Oct. 20! Come join us for a lighthearted romp into the 1940s as we witness Charles Condomine face his ghosts.
Student tickets are free both Thursdays, Oct. 20 and 27. Bring your student ID to the door.
Synopsis: When Charles Condomine invites Madame Arcati to perform a séance as an evening entertainment for a dinner party he suddenly finds himself face-to-face with his deceased wife, Elvira … much to the chagrin of his current spouse, Ruth. Mayhem ensues when Ruth is accidently killed and united with Elvira on the “other side.†Together, the two blithe spirits haunt their hapless husband with hilarious consequences. Join us for an evening of classic British comedy that will delight and surprise.
The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 27-29 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a Sunday, Oct. 30, matinee at 2 p.m. If you wish to purchase tickets, they are available online.
Blithe Spirit is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.
If you are auditioning on Wednesday evening to be a model for the George Fox Spring Fashion Show, the directors ask that you email Erika Muir at emuir12@georgefox.edu to get your name on the audition list. This is a very important step to take before auditioning and will be helpful for the organization of the evening on Wednesday.
Thank you!
Join us tonight (Monday) for a talk featuring Derrick Velasquez, who received his Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Ohio State University in 2008. He works in media including performance, installation, sculpture and photography.
Velasquez is a founding member and co-manager at TANK Studios, the founder of the YE$ M’am grant for artists, a board member of the Art-Plant Artist Residency, and serves as a commissioner for the city on the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs.
Don’t miss out on hearing from Velasquez about his practice as an artist tonight in the ballroom of the Cultural Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) at 6 p.m.
Questions? Contact Annie Lunt at alunt13@georgefox.edu.
Congratulations again to Gina Braden and Kristie DeHaven who were our Employees of the Year for 2015-16!
Now, it’s back to Employee of the Month awards. With so many who worked so hard to ensure this fall began well for our employees and students, there are many whose contributions have especially stood out over the last several weeks. If you know someone who deserves special recognition for above-and-beyond work, send an email to Lisa Burton (lburton@georgefox.edu) by Friday, Oct. 21, with a summary of this colleague’s recent contributions and any other information that makes this person deserving of this award.
The Executive Leadership Team will select the recipient from the nominations submitted, and the winner will be honored with a citation and a $100 Visa gift card at our community meeting on Oct. 27.
Are you interested in studying abroad during the 2017-18 school year? If so, come to an informational meeting in EHS 125 tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. Study abroad faculty will be there to explain the application process and the study abroad requirements. Come with questions!
Want to be involved in a unique and exciting opportunity? Do you enjoy being a part of on-stage productions? Be a model in the George Fox Spring Fashion Show! This is the last fashion show production the university will be hosting, so have a part in making it unforgettable.
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. This opportunity is open to both men and women. Women models: If your have heels to walk in, bring them.
Contact directors Casey Berkey (cberkey13@georgefox.edu) or Erika Muir (emuir12@georgefox.edu) if your have any further questions or specifications. We will see you there!
KFOX has released its schedule! Check out this link to see what shows are playing when. We have a great variety of broadcasts featuring more than two dozen students, so be sure to check it out!
Do you like hot apple cider, hayrides and making new friends? So do we! James Project is joining Friendsview for all of these activities and more at their fall festival at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 20. We’ll meet in Canyon Commons and go from there.
If you are interested in joining us as we join our neighbors for their fun night, email Kaheela Reid and Gary Buckley at jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
Have you ever felt the urge to work and live abroad someday? Are you interested in using your skills and passions in teaching or youth ministry overseas?
TeachBeyond has positions for teachers, administrators, RAs, dorm parents and support staff, at schools all around the world. Caleb Turner, a recent George Fox grad and mobilization coach at TeachBeyond, will be in Canyon Commons today (Monday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and would love to talk to you about opportunities with the organization.
If you have a heart for education, ministry or international opportunities, stop by his table to learn more! Contact the IDEA Center with questions.
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, Oct. 20, in Hoover 105.
Gary Tandy, professor of English, and Sarah Stevenson, public services librarian, will present a step-by-step guide to campus and internet resources to help students become research pros. The session runs from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m.
Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
Need some assistance when it comes to writing research papers? Join us for a workshop, “Steps to Writing a Successful Research Paper,” this Thursday, Oct. 20, in Hoover 105.
Gary Tandy, professor of English, and 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 11:40 a.m.
Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
Interested in learning more about nutritious cooking? Join us for our remaining “Nutrition Matters” cooking classes this month! Here is the schedule:
All classes are free, and all are invited! Questions? Contact Marcella Loprinzi-Hatfield at mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu.
