Archive for March, 2017

Woolman Peacemaking Forum begins Monday night

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

George Fox University’s Center for Peace and Justice invites you to the 2017 John Woolman Peacemaking Forum on Monday and Tuesday, March 20-21. Our theme this year is “Peace: Personal and Global.”

This year, we welcome guest speaker Michelle Loyd-Paige, PhD, a professor of sociology and executive associate to the president for diversity and inclusion at Calvin College.

Here is the schedule:

Monday, March 20, 7-8:30 p.m., EHS 102
Join us as Loyd-Paige speaks about doing kingdom work in “Peacemaking: More Than Good Intentions.” This event is open to the public, and we encourage you to invite friends and family!

Tuesday, March 21, 10:50 a.m. (chapel), Bauman Auditorium
Students and employees are invited to chapel as Loyd-Paige discusses how embracing cultural differences can enrich our worship in “A Bigger Hospitality.”

Tuesday, March 21, 11:30 a.m –1:30 p.m., Canyon Commons 103
After chapel, students are encouraged to stop by the Peacemaking Connections Expo and check out current job and internship opportunities available with various nonprofit peacemaking and service organizations!

We hope you will join us for this exciting two-day event as we focus on putting the work of peace into practice. Refreshments will be provided by the Center for Peace and Justice.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair (lfair@georgefox.edu).

Tilikum now taking applications for summer staff positions

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Tilikum is looking for 30 amazing college-aged individuals to serve on our 2017 summer staff. A summer at Tilikum offers you an incredible experience that will push you to grow in community, Christian living and service.

As a member of Tilikum’s summer staff, you will spend the day teaching kids about God in our beautiful lakeside environment.

Summer Staff Program: May 30 – Aug. 12
Lifeguard Training: May 26-29

Pay/Benefits:

  • Housing provided at Tilikum and George Fox University
  • We provide lifeguard, CPR, first aid, and program training
  • First-year staff: $2,300
  • Returning staff: $2,500

To find out more and to apply, visit this link.

Put bikes in room before leaving for spring break

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

If you aren’t taking your bikes home for spring break, please put them in your dorm room or apartment before leaving so they aren’t a temptation to potential thieves. Also, take all valuables out of your car and lock it if you are leaving it here over break.

Thank you,
Security Services

Please avoid parking in Hoover and Stevens lots today

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming hundreds of students to compete in our fourth Scholarship Competition of the year. Please be considerate of our guests and avoid parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots today (Friday).

If you have any questions, you may contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248. Thank you!

All invited to Tiona Cage’s farewell reception this afternoon

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

All George Fox employees are invited to wish Tiona Cage farewell at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. today (Friday) in the International House.

Tiona has served as assistant director for international student and scholar services and as diversity and inclusion specialist for the last two years. She has impacted many on our campus, so please come by to say thank you and goodbye. Light refreshments will be served.

‘Women in the Jazz Age’ featured in concert tonight

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

The university community is invited to a free Jazz Dialogues Concert at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday) in Bauman Auditorium.

This is our second annual unique, interdisciplinary presentation. This year’s lecture/recital is entitled “Jazz Dialogues: Women in the Jazz Age.” It features a lecture by Leah Payne, assistant professor of Christian studies, and performances by the university’s Jazz Ensemble, which will play the music of women composers including Mary Lou Williams, Billie Holiday, Maria Schneider and more.

See you there! Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Anderson hosts ‘Turning of the Page’ session today

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Paul Anderson will be conducting a “Turning of the Page” of The Saint John’s Bible’s Volume 1, Pentateuch, today (Friday) from 4:05 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC. All are welcome!

Survey: Does Mentorship Matter?

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

What kinds of interactions have had the most impact on your time here at George Fox? Have your staff and faculty at George Fox University made you feel “known”?

This survey is part of a Senior Sociology Capstone project, intended to highlight important relationships that students have with staff and faculty on the George Fox campus, allowing a space to evaluate and reflect on how they have made a difference in your life. You will also be given the opportunity to suggest ideas for change in these areas.

Mentorship Survey (approval for distribution granted by George Fox sociology department)

Thank you,
Grace Packer (gpacker15@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.

Admissions intern applications due on Monday

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

The undergraduate admissions office is seeking awesome students to work as interns with the admissions counselors and in coordinating events. This is a great opportunity to get professional internship experience without the long commute!

We are seeking energetic, personable and detailed-oriented candidates who seek academic credit or qualify for federal student employment.

Applications and job descriptions are currently available for the 2017-18 school year and can be picked up in the admissions office on the second floor of the Stevens Center. Applications must be returned to the admissions office no later than Monday, March 20, at 5 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Hurlbut (bhurlbut14@georgefox.edu) or Abby Burgess (aburgess@georgefox.edu).

Survey: LGBT+ Acceptance

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

This survey is for a sociology major’s senior thesis project.

LGBT+ rights is a huge hot topic in the United States, and has been a topic of great interest on the George Fox campus. My research focuses on opinions in the following areas: opinions about the nature, the origins, and the social norms and laws regarding LGBT+, and there will be a few questions about respondent demographics.

Opinions on this matter may be divided on this campus, but which opinions prevail? How do the opinions relate to each other? This survey will take about 10-15 minutes.

Survey: LGBT + Acceptance

Thank you

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.

All invited to watch movie ‘Of Gods and Men’ Sunday night

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Join host Paul Anderson for a Sunday evening movie night to watch and discuss Of Gods and Men. Join us from 7 to 9:30 p.m. this Sunday, March 19, in Lemmons 8. Elective chapel credit is available for students.

Of Gods and Men tells the true story of Trappist monks whose members live among the Muslim population in a quiet corner of Algeria. As the country is plunged into civil war in the mid-1990s, the men of God must decide whether to stay among the impoverished residents who have been their neighbors, or flee the encroaching fundamentalist terrorists. The situation that unfolds, based on actual events, has tragic consequences.

Topic of race discussed at Matheteis on Tuesday

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Matheteis is partnering with Shalom to bring back the annual event Colored White Panel. In the same spirit as past Matheteis events, we will be discussing the topic of race and how everyone has a role in this conversation and everyone should be involved.

We will be gathering on Tuesday, March 21, at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103. Snacks and elective chapel credit will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Intercultural Life office and Shalom.

Questions or concerns? Contact Mikaela Smith at smithm16@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Media Usage/Police Perceptions

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Hello everybody!

For my senior research class, I have constructed a survey that addresses the following research question:

Does the use of social media affect the behavior and/or attitudes of citizens towards law enforcement officers?

It is my hope to get the attitudes and perceptions of law enforcement from students at George Fox regarding their own media usage.

It would be awesome if you would think about taking this survey (link below), as it will be very beneficial to my research. Thank you for your time, and have a great day!

Media Usage/Police Perceptions Survey

– Adam Shull (ashull13@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.

Reminder: Get your fashion show tickets online

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Tickets for the Department of Art & Design’s fashion show are now available! This is the fashion program’s final show, as the major will be discontinued at the end of this year.

It would be our pleasure to see you in attendance on Friday, March 24, at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.)! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the show begins at 7:30 p.m., and a dessert reception (catered by the Newberg Bakery) follows.

Cost is $5 for students, $8 for non-students. Purchase tickets at this link.

Achilles tendinopathy participants needed for PT study

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

We are looking for individuals with an Achilles tendinopathy diagnosis or Achilles pain (in the middle of the tendon as opposed to heel) who are interested in improving their pain and function.

The study will involve a set workout routine, attending regular check-ups, and assessments of pain and function. The study will begin March 20, 2017.

If interested, contact Andi Maleike (amaleike11@georgefox.edu).

Participants will receive monetary incentive for completing the 10-week program.

Attend the Sundance Film Festival in Utah in 2018

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

In January 2018, selected George Fox students are traveling to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The Sundance festival is widely regarded as the most prestigious annual showcase for new work from American and international independent filmmakers.

Alongside the Sundance Festival, George Fox students will also be attending the Windrider Forum, a venue for conversations about the intersections of faith and film.

We will be attending during the final full week of January. The tentative dates are Jan. 21-27, 2018. Attending students will be required to notify professors in advance of anticipated absences, and create appropriate academic work plans. Personal costs for students will most likely range from $850 to $950 (not including food and incidentals), depending on airline and lodging costs.

You do NOT need to be a CMCO (cinematic arts) or communication major to attend. Applications from all full-time undergraduate students will be considered, but we will be limited to traveling with 10 to 12 selected students.

During the Spring 2018 semester, CMCO 285/485, a selected topics course, will be offered on “Independent Cinema,” and will connect to the Sundance trip experience. Students will have the option (NOT requirement) of registering for this course to receive credit connected to the Sundance and later semester experiences.

Apply to attend at this link.

Further questions? Contact Professor Steve Classen, chair of the Department of Communication, Journalism & Cinematic Arts: sclassen@georgefox.edu.

Healthy vegetable dishes, desserts covered in classes next week

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Interested in learning to prepare healthy vegetable dishes and desserts? You are invited to two “Cooking 101” Nutrition Matters classes taught by Love and Plants’ Emily Forbes next week. Both are free!

Here is the schedule:

  • Glorious Greens – Learn how to make the most of healthy vegetables (7 p.m. Monday, March 20, Canyon Commons 101)
  • Delectable Desserts – Learn how to make the most healthy desserts (7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, Hoover 101)

Please join us! If you have questions, contact Kelsey Herschberger at herschberger.kl@gmail.com.

Please don’t park in Hoover, Stevens lots this afternoon and tomorrow

Wednesday, March 15th, 2017

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming hundreds of students to compete in our fourth Scholarship Competition of the year. Please be considerate of our guests and avoid parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots today (after lunch) and tomorrow.

If you have any questions, you may contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248. Thank you!

Don’t forget pancakes and poetry event Saturday

Wednesday, March 15th, 2017

This Saturday, March 18, the William Penn Honors Program student government will host a pancake breakfast! We will be eating at 10 a.m. in Pennington House. BUT, in order to eat you must bring a poem. We will read poetry throughout the event.

Questions? Contact Adrian Moons (amoons15@georgefox.edu).

Join in the fun of Fox and Friendsview tonight

Wednesday, March 15th, 2017

Are you looking for something fun to do tonight (Thursday)? Interested in making some cool new friends? Come to Fox and Friendsview for a game night!

We will meet in the Le Shana lobby at 6:45 p.m. and then head over for some ping pong, bocce and other games! Hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Kaheela and Gary at jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com.