The Exodus Grad Fair – at which graduating seniors can pick up their cap and gown and get their affairs in order before they graduate – is taking place Thursday and Friday, March 22-23, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Stevens Center Atrium.
For those of you working in the Stevens Center, please note that there may be increased noise and traffic throughout the day.
Are you looking for field experience in the fitness industry? If so, come to the Pre-Physical Therapy Club meeting tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. to hear from ADAPT Training members! We’ll meet in Stevens 101.
ADAPT team members will share about the vision of the company and invite interested students to apply for internships! All students interested in the fitness industry are welcome, and there will be information for all fields of health and human performance.
We hope to see you there! Contact Sydney Reynolds (sreynolds16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Interested in animals? Love dogs and cats? Have you ever thought about working at the Newberg Animal Shelter?
Take this quick survey for more information and to give some feedback to your local animal shelter.
Thank you!
– Lauren Lunt (llunt16@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.
We are still in need of willing volunteers to serve as ushers at spring commencement on Saturday, April 28. Take tickets at the gate, hand out programs, direct graduates’ family and friends to their seats, and help make graduation a special event for all involved.
All George Fox employees who participate as ushers will have the option to receive $50 through payroll, or take three hours off in lieu of payment! Non-George Fox volunteers will receive a gift card in the same amount.
Please contact Laurie Fair, at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu, if you would like to volunteer to serve our seniors and their families on this memorable day!
Be a part of this exciting event. See that special student graduate!
The university community is invited to attend an open house retirement celebration for education professor Beth LaForce from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13. We will gather in Roberts Center 117.
Beth has helped shape future teachers in the College of Education for more than 30 years. Please join us in wishing her well as she transitions into a well-deserved season of retirement!
Questions and/or RSVPs may be directed to Lizzy Riese at lriese@georgefox.edu.
Commuter Life is hiring commuter assistants for next year! If you are interested in working to build authentic relationships among commuters, consider applying to be a commuter assistant. CAs will help plan programs, build relationships, and care for commuter students.
Visit Handshake if you would like to learn more or apply. Applications are due tomorrow, Wednesday, March 21, at 11:55 p.m. Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker, director of Commuter Life by emailing kwelker@georgefox.edu or calling 503-554-2308.
Join professors Mark Terry and Joseph Clair tonight (Tuesday) as they host a panel discussion with Cameron Anderson, executive director of Christians in the Visual Arts and a visiting Murdock senior scholar, at 7 p.m. in Lemmons 8.
Anderson will discuss his recently published book, The Faithful Artist: A Vision for Evangelicalism and the Arts. A limited number of autographed editions will be available to attendees at no charge. The panel will encourage audience discussion about both the blessings and challenges facing today’s faithful makers and performers – with one of the influential voices in the realm of contemporary Christian creators.
While this forum will be of special interest to artists, “culture care” is one of the greatest concerns facing the church today, and all are invited to attend. Join us!
Contact Penny Martin (pmartin@georgefox.edu) for more information.
After 20 years with the university, Charlie Kamilos is retiring. Please join us in celebrating with Charlie at an informal open house at the Portland Center Library from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3.
Drop in anytime during that time frame to wish Charlie well. Desserts and coffee will be provided. For more information, contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.
Housing applications for the 2018-19 academic year are due by this Thursday, March 22. Make sure to complete the following by the deadline!
Additional details regarding housing selection are posted on the Housing and Residence Life website.
Questions? Contact housing@georgefox.edu or stop by the student life office.
Join us for the first chapel of Holy Week! This morning (Tuesday) we will be celebrating Palm Sunday. President Robin Baker will be hosting us in this time of reflection.
We hope you can make it this morning for a time of worship and teaching at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. See you there!
Join us tonight (Tuesday) from 5 to 9 p.m. at Chipotle, in Sherwood, to support the psychology research team’s trip to Nicaragua. Just tell the cashier you’re supporting us and they will donate 50 percent of the proceeds to our cause!
The restaurant is located at 21332 S.W. Langer Farms Parkway, in Sherwood. Contact Julia Toews (jtoews17@georgefox.edu) for more information.
Want some yummy crêpes? Want to support a good cause? Come to the crêpe bar right outside the Klages Center today (Tuesday) between 8 and 11 a.m.
There will be toppings from fruit to Nutella to powdered sugar, and each large crêpe is just $3. All proceeds go to funding a Panama outreach trip.
Contact Maya Burgess (mburgess17@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Help homeless students in the Newberg School District by donating your old backpacks between March 19 and March 23! You can drop them off in the Stevens Center, the Hoover Academic Building, Canyon Commons or the Bruin Den.
Contact Rheannon Hernandez (rhernandez17@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Join us tonight (Tuesday) at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103 for one of the last Shaloms of the year! We gather for a time of fellowship, the eating of homemade bread, and worship of our God!
We would love to see you there. Questions? Contact Shea Krevi at skrevi15@georgefox.edu.
Taqueria Kopitos in downtown Newberg has agreed to do a fundraiser all day today, Tuesday, March 20 (“Taco Tuesday”) to help the university’s physical therapy program raise money for a serve trip to Africa!
Twenty percent of the day’s proceeds will be donated to our cause, so come out and get some great authentic Mexican food while helping us reach our goal! We appreciate your help.
Contact Justine Benner (jbenner12@georgefox.edu) for more information.
Make plans now to attend the theatre department’s production of the classic Thornton Wilder drama Our Town.
Student tickets are free both Thursdays, April 5 and April 12. Your ticket must be in your own name, and be sure to bring your student ID to the door. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows.
The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium April 5-7 and April 12-14 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 15. Reserve your seat online and bring your George Fox ID with you to show at the door. You may also purchase additional tickets online. Tickets are also available for pick-up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!
Want to play in a Spikeball tournament for free? Come on out to the football field on Saturday, April 7, at 10 a.m.! There will be two leagues, beginner and advanced, with prizes for both. Plus, a free Bruin Ultimate Frisbee for all George Fox students who participate!
Register at this link for either tournament. Contact Daniel Cho (dcho15@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.
As you prepare for fall registration, we hope you will consider whether a study abroad experience is in your future as a college student. As you know, we offer a number of study abroad opportunities.
One such opportunity you should know about is the BestSemester programs offered in partnership with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. BestSemester programs are offered overseas in the following locations:
Learn more about all of the programs at this link, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.
Questions? Email Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu) or Paul Chamberlain (pchamber@georgefox.edu).
We are studying about the basketball shoe industry in one of our MBA classes. Please take a few minutes to assist us by participating in our survey.
Thanks for your feedback!
– WoongHee Lee (goforlee@gmail.com)
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.
Please help out some full-time MBA students by completing this short survey for their Marketing Research course. The survey is for those who own a TV or multiple TVs, and should take only five to 10 minutes to complete.
Also, if you would be interested in participating in a small focus group, please provide your email. The focus group session will include snacks!
Thank you for your help!
– Ericka Thompson (ethompson17@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.
