Archive for October, 2016

Listen to Kenn Willson’s ‘Encounters with Beethoven’ online

Wednesday, October 12th, 2016

The music department’s Kenn Willson, coordinator of keyboard studies, just returned from Huntsville, Texas, where he performed his “Encounters with Beethoven” concert at Sam Houston State University.

Kenn has worked on developing the concert for years, and he describes it as a performance that includes “humor, pathos, cartoons, slides, and sometimes rock and roll.” To listen, go to this link.

Several groups perform at free Family Weekend concert Friday night

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

The university community is invited to a free Family Weekend concert featuring George Fox’s Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Women’s Chorale, Concert Choir and Symphonic Band this Friday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

The Symphony Orchestra will perform Bedrich Smetana’s The Moldau; the Chamber Singers will sing William Hawley’s Siepe, Che Gli Orti Vaghi; the Women’s Chorale will perform Vijay Singh’s Medieval Gloria and the traditional Down to the River to Pray; the Concert Choir will sing Stephen Paulus’ adaption of The Road Home and the traditional hymn Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal; and the Symphonic Band will perform Ralph Vaughn Williams’ Folk Song Suite and John Philip Sousa’s Who’s Who in Navy Blue.

Seating is general admission.

This week’s home athletic events

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Bruin fans, don’t miss your chance to watch our teams play at home this week.

Friday, Oct. 14, 5:30 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Whitworth, Wheeler Sports Center
Friday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. – Men’s soccer vs. Whitworth, Austin Sports Complex
Saturday, Oct. 15, noon – Women’s soccer vs. Pacific, Austin Sports Complex
Saturday, Oct. 15, 1 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Whitman, Wheeler Sports Center
Saturday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. – Football vs. Puget Sound, Stoffer Family Stadium
Sunday, Oct. 16, 2:30 p.m. – Men’s soccer vs. Whitman, Austin Sports Complex

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.

Games, prizes, snacks and more at today’s Strengths Bash

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Today (Wednesday) during lunch (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.) will be the first-ever Strengths Bash at George Fox! We’ll be celebrating your strengths with prizes, games, snacks and more. Oh, and don’t forget the photo booth!

Strengths Bash is a fun and interactive way to learn more about how your strengths connect with the strengths of others at George Fox. You can stop by Canyon Commons 103 for five minutes, 15 minutes or 50 minutes – whatever your schedule allows. Check out this webpage for more information.

adidas Employee Store discount open to George Fox employees

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

The adidas Employee Store is offering the employee discount of 50 percent off to all George Fox University employees. To access the store during the shopping period, present your employee ID or pay stub and a valid photo ID at check-in. The employee must be present in order for the entire party to enter the store (maximum five persons). Access is unlimited from Oct. 12 through Oct. 25, 2016.

Now that school is back in session and our fall weather has arrived, now is the best time to update your sportswear wardrobe for all your fall activities. The adidas Employee Store is featuring our new athletics apparel line, new outerwear, new collections in men’s and women’s golf, and soccer gear for the soccer enthusiasts.

The adidas Employee Store is located at 5060 N. Greeley Ave., in Portland. It’s open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Note: The employee discount of 50 percent off is only valid at the adidas Employee Store located at 5060 N. Greeley Ave. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon, discount, or promotion except as otherwise expressly permitted. Not valid for purchases of gift certificates. Offer has no cash value.

adidas reserves the right to change terms and conditions, substitute offer of equal or greater value, end offer at any time without notice, and decline offer to any consumer adidas believes, in its sole discretion, may resell adidas product. Additional restrictions and exclusions may apply; see store for details. Void where prohibited. ©2016 adidas America, Inc.

Contact the store directly (971-234-8536) with any questions.

Cooking class meets tonight at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Interested in learning more about nutritious cooking? Join us tonight (Wednesday) for a “Nutrition Matters” cooking class, “Kitchen Basics: Kitchen Set-up and Staples for Success,” from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The class is free, and all are invited! Questions? Contact Marcella Loprinzi-Hatfield at mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu.

Interested in a professional health program after George Fox?

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Are you interested in attending a professional health program after George Fox? Are you pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-physical therapy, pre-optometry or pre-pharmacy? Get informed on what it takes to get into a professional health program. The topics covered at a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 27, will include admission requirements, the application process and resources available to you at George Fox.

The meeting will take place in EHS 102 at 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu. If you are unable to attend but consider yourself a pre-professional health student, please contact Vetta so that you can be added to the pre-professional health student contact group.

Faculty, please tell your pre-professional health students about this meeting.

CMCO students seeking actors and actresses for project

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

A group of CMCO students are looking for student actors/actresses to perform a brief scene from Pan’s Labyrinth on Monday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. Knowledge of Spanish is not required, but is heavily preferred.

If you are interested, please contact McKayla Phillips at mphillips13@georgefox.edu by Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Need help with MLA style? Come to workshop today

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Stressed out because you don’t know MLA style for citations? Join us for a workshop, “Using MLA Format Effectively,” today (Wednesday) at 3 p.m. in Stevens 209.

In this session, Kathy Heininge, associate professor of English, will cover the Modern Language Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in MLA style. MLA is commonly used in humanities courses such as English, literature and modern languages.

The workshop is sponsored by the Academic Resource Center. Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Pick up your lost and found items by Friday

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

The lost and found is filled to the brim and can hold nothing more! If you have lost items since Welcome Weekend, please come to the security office before 2 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 14, to claim your lost item(s).

Any items not reunited with their owners will be donated to charitable causes after 2 p.m. this Friday.

Model auditions for fashion show are set for Oct. 19

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

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!

Know students struggling with MLA style?

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Know of students who need help with MLA style? Encourage them to attend a workshop, “Using MLA Format Effectively,” today (Wednesday) at 3 p.m. in Stevens 209.

In the session, Kathy Heininge, associate professor of English, will cover the Modern Language Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in MLA style. MLA is commonly used in humanities courses such as English, literature and modern languages.

The workshop is sponsored by the Academic Resource Center. Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Musicians: Interested in performing at Fall Carnival?

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Calling all student musicians, bands or solo artists: If you are interested in performing a set at this year’s Fall Carnival (Friday, Oct. 28), contact Ashley Meyer (ameyer14@georgefox.edu) with a recorded video/demo/mixtape. Multiple bands will be chosen to play at this year’s carnival, and we’d love it to be you!

Free student tickets available for fall comedy ‘Blithe Spirit’

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Greetings from the George Fox theatre department! The first show of the season, Blithe Spirit, kicks off next 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.

See you at the show!

Theatre department performs ‘Blithe Spirit’ as fall comedy

Monday, October 10th, 2016

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!

Check out all the shows now on KFOX radio

Monday, October 10th, 2016

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!

Sign up for daily menus from Bon Appetit

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Ever wonder what’s for dinner? Want to know what the Bruin Den’s special is, without walking over? Trying to plan out your meals for the day? Now you can! Bon Appetit posts our menus daily on our website at georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

You can also subscribe to “menu mail” from our website and get the daily menu for the Canyon Commons, the Bruin Den or Bridge Cafe emailed directly to your inbox!

Actors and actresses needed for CMCO project

Monday, October 10th, 2016

A group of CMCO students are looking for student actors/actresses to perform a brief scene from Pan’s Labyrinth on Monday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. Knowledge of Spanish is not required, but is heavily preferred.

If you are interested, please contact McKayla Phillips at mphillips13@georgefox.edu by Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Mike Meek speaks at this Thursday’s Bruins LEAD gathering

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Join Bruins LEAD this Thursday, Oct. 13, to hear Mike Meek, our women’s basketball coach, speak on “How to Inspire Your Team and How to Build Winning Team Chemistry.”

You don’t have to be an athlete or coach to be part of Bruins LEAD. It is simply an opportunity to develop your leadership skills. We will take basic leadership concepts and spend one hour diving into details of how to develop responsible and respected leaders.

Each week, you will get to hear from one of our coaches on the following topics:

  • Oct. 13 – Mike Meek on “How to Inspire Your Team and How to Build Winning Team Chemistry”
  • Oct. 20 – Branden Thompson on “How to Get Your Teammates Back on Track”
  • Oct. 27 – Jessica Hollen on “How to Manage Team Conflict”

All sessions take place from 8:40 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. in Lemmons 8.

While some of the content may be specific to athletics and teams, we feel strongly that every person will end up working in a team at some point in their lives, and this information can be relevant for everyone on campus.

If you were unable to attend the first few sessions, that’s OK! Join us for week four. Probably most important … there will be snacks!

Questions? Please contact Kelsea Meyers at kmeyers13@georgefox.edu.

Come join in fun of Mu Kappa Club tonight

Monday, October 10th, 2016

The Mu Kappa Club is meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in the International House! Share and hear stories of experiences in other cultures with a fun group of people while taking a break from homework.

This week we will be discussing some really cool opportunities and resources available for MKs/TCKs as well as talking about details for our upcoming Portland trip! There will, of course, be snacks and hot drinks. Feel free to come and bring a friend!

Questions? Please contact Jewellyn Bardwell at jbardwell14@georgefox.edu.