Archive for January, 2017

Join for time of prayer tonight at fire pit

Saturday, January 28th, 2017

If you’re a frequent visitor of the Prayer Chapel, you may have noticed the prayer request board that is set up there. On the final Sunday of every month, we invite students to come to the fire pit at 7 p.m. and pray over those prayer requests before offering them up to God in the flames. Join us tonight.

Contact Zack Tewksbury (ztewksbury14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Come swing dance in the FoxHole tonight

Friday, January 27th, 2017

Swing dancing will be held in the FoxHole tonight (Saturday). The beginner lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., the intermediate at 7 p.m. and the free dance from 7:30 on. Hope to see you all there.

Contact Andrea Roberts (aroberts14@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Come hear a cappella group Quakers and Notes tonight

Friday, January 27th, 2017

Do you like Pitch Perfect? Come support your George Fox a cappella group at the real-life Pitch Perfect competition! Quakers and Notes will be competing in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella quarterfinals tonight (Saturday) at 7 p.m. at Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, in Tualatin.

There are many collegiate a cappella groups from around Oregon George Fox will compete against. You can buy tickets online at this link or at the door. Quakers and Notes have been working very hard to get to this point, and we promise you will be entertained!

Questions? Contact Emily Davenport at edavenport14@georgefox.edu.

Spring Fashion Show volunteers needed

Friday, January 27th, 2017

Free food. Now that I have your attention, we are looking for volunteers to help with the Spring Fashion Show hosted by the art and design department on Friday, March 24, at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

This is the LAST SHOW EVER and is sure to be great, as it is features the work of eight George Fox students and alumni who are eager to show off their design skills. Volunteers would show up at the Cultural Center at 6 p.m. to usher guests to their seats, help greet guests, and help with the tear-down portion of the show.

We are also looking for about three select volunteers who would want to help backstage with model management. To show our great appreciation for your help, you will receive a free meal as well as a free ticket to the show. This opportunity is also an excellent resume builder.

If you’re interested in helping at this grand finale event, or have any questions, please contact Erika Muir at emuir12@georgefox.edu. Thank you for your consideration!

Sign up now to perform in student concert on Feb. 9

Friday, January 27th, 2017

Are you a musician, singer and performer? Do you want to share your talents with your peers? Sign up to perform in a student concert in the Foxhole on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m.!

You can sign up at this link.

Contact Ashley Meyer (ameyer14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Student photographer needed to shoot PsyD banquet

Friday, January 27th, 2017

Hello George Fox photographers!

The university’s PsyD program is looking to hire a student photographer to attend our annual spring banquet on Saturday, April 8, from 6:45 to 8 p.m. to help capture the event and take portrait shots. The event will take place in the Canyon Commons banquet room.

Please email kshumway14@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

All invited to Quaere Verum gathering tomorrow night

Friday, January 27th, 2017

All are welcome to Quaere Verum tomorrow night (Sunday)! Join us from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Pennington House for soup, bread and discussion. Quaere Verum is an interdisciplinary group of students who gather weekly for truth-seeking conversation over a meal.

Contact Emma Bloomquist (ebloomquist14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Prayer time set for tomorrow night at fire pit

Friday, January 27th, 2017

If you’re a frequent visitor of the Prayer Chapel, you may have noticed the prayer request board that is set up there. On the final Sunday of every month, we invite students to come to the fire pit at 7 p.m. and pray over those prayer requests before offering them up to God in the flames. Join us tomorrow night.

Contact Zack Tewksbury (ztewksbury14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Cycling Club plans a ride for this afternoon

Friday, January 27th, 2017

The spring semester is well upon us and we have great news! The university’s Cycling Club is riding today (Saturday) at 2 p.m. We’ll meet in front of the Stevens Center. Forward this on to roommates and friends on campus if they don’t already get these notices.

Don’t love this weather? Well, we don’t mind much, but it does mean we don’t get out riding as much as we would like. We take careful consideration in group situations for routes and road conditions, and with this recent snow/ice/rain we haven’t been super excited about it. But as of late things have improved a lot!

Come join us! Contact Jesse Tonkinson (jtonkinson13@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Today is final day to submit Scholarship Manager application

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

Scholarship Manager, George Fox’s site to apply for more than 100-plus donor-funded scholarships, closes today (Friday, Jan. 27) at 5 p.m. No exceptions! The site is open to current traditional undergraduate students returning in 2017-18.

If you started your application and saved it, now is the time to complete and submit it before the deadline today at 5 p.m. If you haven’t started your Scholarship Manager application, START IT NOW and submit it prior to 5 p.m. today!

To begin, follow the steps below:

  • Sign in to your MyGFU account at mygfu.georgefox.edu
  • Under the “Student Resources” box, click on “2017 Newberg UG Scholarships”
  • This takes you to the Scholarship Manager sign-in page
  • Sign in using your MyGFU username and password
  • Under the heading of Current George Fox Students click on “Returning Student Donor Funded Scholarship Application”

Waiting to submit your application until the very last minute may prevent your application from downloading by the automated closing time.

If this is your first time submitting an application through this portal, your Student ID will remain blank until it is uploaded on our side for the matching process!

After you complete all sections, click on the “Review Answers” button located next to the page buttons. If you have successfully completed and filled out all required sections, click on the “Submit Application” button and you will receive a confirmation email.

Questions? Contact Joyce Staats at jstaats@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to support Bruins at tonight’s basketball games

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

The Bruin basketball teams face the University of Puget Sound tonight (Friday) at 6 and 8 p.m. in two games with big playoff implications. Our women’s basketball team hopes to avenge a one-point loss earlier this season against an undefeated Loggers team. Our men’s team is in the hunt for a Northwest Conference tournament berth!

Here’s what’s in store for Friday:

  • It’s our Pink Zone and “Coaches vs. Cancer” night, which means lots of activities in store.
  • It’s going to be a Silent Night: Everyone in the stands will be silent until the Bruins score their 10th point. As soon as that happens, True Blue pandemonium will erupt!
  • During halftime of the 6 p.m. women’s game, some of our football players will face off against our Bruin coaches on the basketball court in a five-minute scrimmage. During the men’s halftime, we’ll honor our senior women athletes.
  • Lots of raffles and freebies in store, too. And don’t forget to bring $1 to enter the half-court shot for a chance to win $250.

You can learn more here. Don’t miss all the fun!

Come support a cappella group Quakers and Notes tomorrow night

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

Do you like Pitch Perfect? Come support your George Fox a cappella group at the real-life Pitch Perfect competition! Quakers and Notes will be competing in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella quarterfinals tomorrow night (Saturday) at 7 p.m. at Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, in Tualatin.

There are many collegiate a cappella groups from around Oregon George Fox will compete against. You can buy tickets online at this link or at the door. Quakers and Notes have been working very hard to get to this point, and we promise you will be entertained!

Questions? Contact Emily Davenport at edavenport14@georgefox.edu.

BSW application deadline is this Monday

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

The application deadline for the social work (BSW) program is quickly approaching. If you are a sophomore social work major, or a freshman social work major who is planning to go abroad, please turn in your completed application to the social work office (Meridian Street House) no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30.

Contact Kim Rapp (rappk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Come join fun of Latin Dance tonight at Chehalem Cultural Center

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

The Latinx Heritage Club would like to invite you to our Latin Dance tonight (Friday) at 8 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center! There will be music, dancing, food and a great time! Bring all of your friends because you won’t want to miss it!

The Chehalem Center is located at 415 E. Sheridan St. Questions? Contact Daisy Santana at dsantana13@georgefox.edu.

Tuition Tax Benefit Statements (1098T) Online Access

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

If you have not done so already, it is time for students to indicate via their “Student Service Center” that they want to access their 1098T Tuition Tax Statement online. Making this selection will give you 24-hour access to a PDF of your tax form as soon as it is ready! From there it can be easily printed, emailed or saved.

Please be aware that if you “Grant Consent” a printed copy will no longer be mailed to you. If you want to file your taxes quickly, have moved or are concerned about mail safely reaching you, we strongly recommend this option. Navigation: MyGFU>Student Center>Account Inquiry>Account Services tab, then choose “Grant Consent.”

Contact Jenny Getsinger (jgetsin@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Application deadline is today to join a Spring Serve trip

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

Looking for some fun spring break plans? Consider joining a serve trip! We will be sending various teams up and down the West Coast over spring break to serve our community partners and build relationships.

Check out our various trips at this link and then apply here! The trip application deadline is today (Friday, Jan. 27), so sign up quickly!

Questions? Email SpIL at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Free academic coaching and support available to students

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

Could you use help managing your schedule, staying on top of assignments, or simply navigating college? Contact the ARC to set up academic coaching.

Academic coaching involves regular meetings for support and accountability. A student meets regularly – usually 25 to 50 minutes a week – with an ARC Consultant or Academic Success Coach to review syllabi, discuss weekly and semester schedules, and talk through strategies for success.

Meetings might include time on a class FoxTALE site to ensure the student is aware of assignments that are due, or the Academic Coach might work with the student to determine how to take effective notes and then how to use them. A weekly check-in enables a student to look at the big picture of all that is on one’s plate – multiple classes, work, relationships, other involvements, etc. Coaches build supportive relationships with students as they work together to develop strategies for personal and academic success.

To schedule academic coaching, email the_arc@georgefox.edu. Contact Heather Harney (hharney@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Free academic coaching available for students

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

If you know a students who could use help managing schedules, staying on top of assignments, or simply navigating college, please refer them to the ARC for academic coaching.

Academic coaching involves regular meetings for support and accountability. A student meets regularly – usually 25 to 50 minutes a week – with an ARC Consultant or Academic Success Coach to review syllabi, discuss weekly and semester schedules, and talk through strategies for success.

Meetings might include time on a class FoxTALE site to ensure the student is aware of assignments that are due, or the Academic Coach might work with the student to determine how to take effective notes and then how to use them. A weekly check-in enables a student to look at the big picture of all that is on one’s plate – multiple classes, work, relationships, other involvements, etc. Coaches build supportive relationships with students as they work together to develop strategies for personal and academic success.

Students can schedule academic coaching by emailing the_arc@georgefox.edu. Contact Heather Harney (hharney@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

List of funded innovation proposals posted

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

If you missed the announcement of the funded innovation proposals at last week’s all-employee meeting, the list is now published on the website here.

Questions? Email innovation@georgefox.edu.

Come swing dance in the FoxHole tomorrow night

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

Swing dancing will be held in the FoxHole tomorrow night (Saturday). The beginner lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., the intermediate at 7 p.m. and the free dance from 7:30 on. Hope to see you all there.

Contact Andrea Roberts (aroberts14@georgefox.edu) for more information.