Archive for November, 2017

Come hear students share internship stories today in Canyon Commons

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

Come listen to a panel of eight students from a wide variety of majors who are doing or have recently done an internship! Today (Monday) in Canyon Commons, panelists will share their experiences and insights about the opportunities internships offer and give you tips on how to land your own. The session runs from noon to 12:50 p.m.

Employers include the University of Oregon, Cambia Health, Visionary Films, Boeing, Multnomah County, the Campbell Foundation, the Charles Koch Institute, and Providence Health.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Prepare for Winter Formal with dance lessons

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

In preparation for Winter Formal, the Swing Dance Club and Latin Heritage Club will be hosting dance lessons! Swing dance lessons will be held on the following days …

  • Today (Monday)
  • Wednesday, Nov. 29
  • Monday, Dec. 4
  • Wednesday, Dec. 6

Also, Bachata lessons will be held on the following days …

  • Tuesday, Nov. 28
  • Thursday, Nov. 30
  • Tuesday, Dec. 5
  • Wednesday, Dec. 6

All lessons will be in the Foxhole from 6 to 7 p.m. We hope to see you there! Contact Shelby Bauer (sbauer16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Earn a $50 gift card for helping at Winter Formal on Dec. 10

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

ASC is looking for George Fox employees to chaperone Winter Formal on Sunday, Dec. 10! We would be happy to provide a $50 gift card to a place of your choosing as a thank you. The event runs from 8 to 11 p.m. at the LeftBank Annex (101 N. Weidler St.) in Portland.

Please respond to Shelby Bauer at sbauer16@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

Thank you!

Sculptor of ‘Treasure,’ Ellen Tykeson, speaks at Art Talk tonight

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

Come hear sculptor Ellen Tykeson speak about her craft at Art Talk tonight (Monday) from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.).

Tykeson is a sculptor of many different elements. Among her pieces is “Treasure” on the George Fox campus, located between the Pennington Residence Hall and the Stevens Center. She will be talking about her craft and give insight on what the life of a professional sculptor is like. There will be a Q&A after she speaks. Food and drink will be provided.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Herrera (herrerae16@georgefox.edu).

Plan to eat lunch with colleagues tomorrow in Canyon Commons

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

Round up your coworkers and walk on over to Canyon Commons for an all-employee lunch tomorrow (Tuesday). The cost is only $3, and lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Let us help you file your FAFSA

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

Want a merry and peaceful Christmas break? Complete your 2018-19 FAFSA! You are invited to a FAFSA workshop hosted by the George Fox financial aid counselors – our gift to you.

When:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, Dec. 11 (Dead Day) from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Where: MLRC 20 (library basement computer lab)

What to bring:

  • Your FSA ID (Don’t remember it? Find it at fsaid.ed.gov)
  • Your 2016 W-2s and federal tax return

Sign up here so we know how many snacks to bring. Questions? Contact the Financial Aid Office at fa@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2302.

Space still available for this Thursday’s Health Screening Clinic in Roberts Center

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

George Fox University’s School of Physical Therapy will be offering its second annual Health Screening Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 30, between 3 and 6 p.m. in the Roberts Center. Blood pressure, ECG measures, vital signs, flexibility and strength will be assessed, among other tests.

Participants should expect 20 to 25 minutes to complete the session. To sign up, click on this link. Questions can be addressed to Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu).

Have a coworker you’d like to honor at this Thursday’s all-employee meeting?

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for awesome work at our next all-employee meeting (Thursday, Nov. 30)? Please send an email to Employee Empowerment (ee@georgefox.edu) by end of day today (Monday) with a short summary (two to three sentences) of their recent success!

You are also welcome to come to the meeting early and add additional “shout-outs” to the board.

Questions? Contact Darby Thiessen (dthiessen@georgefox.edu).

Honors program director Joseph Clair gives public lecture

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

Want to know why your higher education matters? William Penn Honors Program Director Joseph Clair tackles the question head-on in his upcoming lecture, “The Lost Purpose of Learning,” on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Signed copies of Clair’s most recent book, On Education, Formation, Citizenship, and the Lost Purpose of Learning, will be available for purchase at the event.

If you have questions regarding this lecture, contact Jocelyn Stein at jstein@georgefox.edu.

Attend RA information meeting Nov. 29

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

Interested in being an RA for the 2018-19 school year? Come to the RA info meeting in Hoover 105 on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 9 to 10 p.m.

Residence Life is looking for students that exhibit Christian maturity, humility and leadership skills for our 2018-19 leadership teams. Presently, 66 students serve as Resident Assistants and Assistant Area Coordinators. We are looking for students who (a) seek to be stretched and transformed in their leadership roles, (b) value the diversity of our faith community, and (c) desire to invest deeply in the growth of the community.

On-campus and commuting students are welcome to come and learn about this leadership opportunity. Attendance is not required in order to become an RA, but we encourage those who are interested to come and find out more about the role.

Questions? Contact Dexter Ballard (ballardd@georgefox.edu).

Help Social Work Club by donating personal hygiene products

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

The Social Work Club is making personal hygiene kits to distribute to the homeless population in Portland. Let’s help!

Drop off any of the following items at the Social Work House (corner of Meridian Street and 99W) now through Nov. 30:

  • Shampoos/conditioners (sample size)
  • Bars of soap
  • Water bottles
  • Socks
  • Granola gars/small snacks
  • Packs of Kleenex
  • Nail clippers
  • Band-Aids
  • Chapstick
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
  • Combs/brushes
  • Ziplock bags
  • Hand wipes
  • Toilet paper

Contact Christina Liu (cliu14@georgefox.edu) with questions.

All welcome to PT’s research symposium on Dec. 5

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

The Graduate School of Physical Therapy is excited to present its fourth annual research symposium on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 and 102. Physical therapy doctoral faculty and students will showcase eight rehabilitation research topics. Light refreshments will be served.

Please contact Linda Dallof at 503-554-2451 or ldallof@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Roger Newell hosts book signing at public library

Sunday, November 26th, 2017

Join professor emeritus Roger Newell on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m., when he will be signing copies of his new book, Keine Gewalt! No Violence!, at the Newberg Public Library. The event will include refreshments and an opportunity to chat with the author.

The book tells the backstory of the theological debates and personal acts of faith and courage leading to the moment when the church became the cradle for the German revolution. The book’s first chapter explores the ambivalence of renowned theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer to stand up to the Nazis. As Newell writes, “With remarkable political savvy, Hitler turned his full attention toward the Protestants, enticing and intimidating the children of Luther to join his revival of national honor and military-industrial strength.”

Subsequent chapters discuss how other prominent theologians such as Karl Barth and Martin Niemöller responded to the Nazis, as well as how the church dealt with the cold war. The themes that emerge from Keine Gewalt! No violence! remain relevant for our own era of seemingly endless conflict. One reviewer called the book “a fascinating look at how the power of prayer can transform individuals and governments.”

Do you have hip, knee or ankle pain? PT needs volunteers

Saturday, November 25th, 2017

The physical therapy department is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the lower extremities. If you have a problem with your hip, knee, ankle or foot, our lab is the place to be! Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to take care of your condition.

Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Roberts Center.

Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up. We hope you can join us!

Don’t forget to check out Bruin Store’s online sale

Friday, November 24th, 2017

Now through Wednesday, Nov. 29, save big on George Fox gifts and apparel …

  • 20 percent off one item
  • 25 percent off two items
  • 30 percent off three or more items

These discounts are offered online only at georgefoxshop.com. The offers are valid until 10 p.m. on Nov. 29. Excludes books, supplies, tech and clearance merchandise.

Go Bruins!

Pick up your free copy of ‘The Wineskin’ on Dec. 11

Thursday, November 23rd, 2017

Attention lovers of poetry, prose, and art! Stop by Canyon Commons during Late Night Breakfast (Monday, Dec. 11, at 10 p.m.) to pick up your free copy of The Wineskin, the university’s literary and art magazine with poetry, prose, art, and photography submitted by your fellow George Fox students!

Questions? Contact Kiale Palpant (kpalpant16@georgefox.edu).

Bruin Store online sale runs through Nov. 29

Thursday, November 23rd, 2017

Now through Wednesday, Nov. 29, save big on George Fox gifts and apparel …

  • 20 percent off one item
  • 25 percent off two items
  • 30 percent off three or more items

These discounts are offered online only at georgefoxshop.com. The offers are valid until 10 p.m. on Nov. 29. Excludes books, supplies, tech and clearance merchandise.

Go Bruins!

ASC seeking chaperones for Winter Formal on Dec. 10

Thursday, November 23rd, 2017

ASC is looking for George Fox employees to chaperone Winter Formal on Sunday, Dec. 10! We would be happy to provide a $50 gift card to a place of your choosing as a thank you. The event runs from 8 to 11 p.m. at the LeftBank Annex (101 N. Weidler St.) in Portland.

Please respond to Shelby Bauer at sbauer16@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

Thank you!

Check out the Bruin Store discounts when you shop online

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017

Now through Wednesday, Nov. 29, save big on George Fox gifts and apparel …

  • 20 percent off one item
  • 25 percent off two items
  • 30 percent off three or more items

These discounts are offered online only at georgefoxshop.com. The offers are valid until 10 p.m. on Nov. 29. Excludes books, supplies, tech and clearance merchandise.

Go Bruins!

Portland Writing Center is hiring

Tuesday, November 21st, 2017

The Portland Writing Center is seeking a new writing consultant who is enthusiastic about helping fellow graduate and adult degree students understand the components of effective writing. Portland Writing Center consultants are current adult degree-completion and graduate students who work four to eight hours per week meeting with students in face-to-face or online sessions at the Portland Writing Center.

Writing consultant duties include helping students with the following: (1) thinking through ideas for a writing assignment; (2) considering writing choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, cohesion, and organization; (3) developing ideas with specific evidence; (4) improving research strategies; (5) applying proper documentation and formatting; and (6) understanding basic grammar and mechanics.

Click here for a consultant job description, and click here for a consultant application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact Jennie Harrop, Portland Writing Center director, at 503.554.6024 or jharrop@georgefox.edu.