E-Colleague

March 5         Jeremy Bascom
March 6         Chris Casey, Steve Winterberg
March 7         Andy Lockhart, Lecia Retter
March 9         Walker Orr
March 10       John Spencer
March 12       Brent Weaver
March 13       Carol Brazo, Karen Buchanan, Erica Ramirez
March 14       Lynette Elwyn, Keelan LoFaro, Piper Parks
March 15       Caitlin Corning, Mindy Mickelson, Stephanie St. Cyr
March 16       Jim Bray, Glory Lehman
March 17       Bryan Boyd, Saurra Heide
March 18       Becky Jensen

What kind of city do you want Newberg to be in the next 20 years? What steps should local governments, organizations and businesses take to get there?

These are among the questions being asked by a city of Newberg group seeking input on the future of the town. To share your thoughts, take this short survey. It should only take five to 10 minutes.

The university community is invited to a lecture featuring Robert P. George at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, in Bauman Auditorium. George will be speaking on “Civic Virtues and the Constitution: The Founders’ Plan to Protect Liberty and Prevent Tyranny.”

Don’t miss this compelling lecture from one of the nation’s preeminent and influential conservative Christian thinkers, an award-winning teacher, and top scholar in ethics, law, politics and philosophy.

George is the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. More information can be found here.

Questions? Contact Nancy Schifferdecker at nschifferdecher@georgefox.edu.

We invite the George Fox community to join our university pastors for a special Ash Wednesday Service this Wednesday, March 6, at 10 a.m. in Canyon Commons 102.

We will be reciting Scriptures and a litany, and will offer the opportunity to receive ashes. All students, faculty and staff are welcome.

For more information, please contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Want to learn more about sustainable investing?

TIAA is bringing Brendan Horgan, managing director for Nuveen, to George Fox. He will be giving a presentation on Thursday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to noon in Roberts Center 120.

Come learn about opportunities in responsible investing, responsible investing genesis and growth, and why it’s important to practice responsible investing

Please sign up using this link. Act quickly, as space is limited.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

A group of Master of Social Work students are teaming up with CycleBar to host a cycling class to raise money for Compassion First. Compassion First is a Beaverton-based organization that helps victims of sex trafficking in Indonesia by funding rescues, offering safe aftercare, and empowering the women and children in their future endeavors.

Come party with us at CycleBar Tanasbourne (2110 NE Allie Ave., Unit 608 in Hillsboro) this Saturday, March 9, at 1 p.m. as we cycle to upbeat music and support a good cause at the same time. The class costs $25 and all of the proceeds go to Compassion First. Towels and shoes will be provided, as well as post-ride snacks!

Cyclists new to CycleBar need to first register here. Then log out and register for a bike and donate here.

Questions? Contact Mickina Biagi at mbiagi14@georgefox.edu.

Do you want to go on a Juniors Abroad trip in May 2020?

Come to the information meeting on Wednesday, March 6, at 6 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Director Paul Chamberlain will go over Tent City and registration details, deadlines, and, most importantly, 2020 trip locations!

Questions? Email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to be better prepared to deal with a natural disaster? Are you ready if and when the “Big One” strikes? Come hear Steven Eberlein, disaster preparedness expert, talk about emergency preparedness today (Monday) at 4 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. 

Eberlein was living in Sri Lanka in 2004 when a 9.1 subduction zone earthquake off the coast of Indonesia triggered a massive tsunami that took 230,000 lives in more than a dozen countries circling the Indian Ocean. As an aid worker, he was active witnesses to one of the largest multi-national relief efforts in history, starting from its earliest hours. Steven now works full time to educate audiences on the power of earthquakes and what can be done to be prepared for them.

For more information on the presentation, contact Brett Meyers, coordinator of student programs, at bmeyers@georgefox.edu.

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers with a complicated medical history to participate in a practice screening session on Wednesday, March 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Roberts Center.

In this session, our second-year DPT students will practice interviewing volunteers on their medical history paperwork and medication list.

To sign up or if you have questions, contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

Applications are now being accepted for 2019-20 ARC consultants. If you know students who write well, are thoughtful learners, and desire to support peers in their academic success, please encourage them to apply.

Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply; representation from multiple disciplines strengthens the ARC’s ability to support a wide range of students. Applications are due by Friday, March 15, at 5 p.m. Application instructions are available at the ARC application page and on Handshake.

Send the names of promising candidates to Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu. Those students who are recommended will be contacted and invited to apply.

Are you feeling a bit stressed out? Do you need a break from it all?

Come join another fun time of games, food, and friends tonight (Monday) in the FoxHole from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a nice study break with the games you love! Bring your friends, family, and all the people you know who need to chill out. We hope to see you there.

Questions? Contact Anna Kennedy at akennedy15@georgefox.edu.

This semester you have the opportunity to work with the Newberg Animal Shelter in business-centered volunteer positions. Currently, there are three volunteer positions available exclusively to George Fox College of Business students looking to gain experience in the fields of marketing and management.

We will be pairing with the Newberg Animal Shelter to provide support for the biggest fundraising event of the year – their annual Wine and Whiskers gala! These volunteer positions directly relate to the success of this event, and Newberg Animal Shelter needs your help.

If you are interested and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Seth Roy at sroy15@georgefox.edu.

Learn strategies to manage and overcome your stress and anxiety. Develop the skills to be free from unnecessary worry and fear.

The Health and Counseling Center is now offering stress management classes on Thursdays from 5 to 6:15 p.m. on the following dates:

• March 7, 2019

• March 14, 2019

• March 21, 2019

Please call the Health and Counseling Center at 503-554-2340 to sign up for a class.

The Wineskin is still accepting submissions until March 22! Our previous announcement about submissions closing on Feb. 22 was incorrect. We apologize for any confusion.

There is no theme for this semester – just send us your best poems, stories, essays and artwork. The editors are open to a wide range of styles and subject matter, but we are particularly looking for work that pushes boundaries and surprises us with its artistic approach and perspective of the world.

Please submit all poetry, prose, photography and artwork online through this link.

Submission guidelines:

• Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Word document in Times New Roman in 12-point font. Please title your pieces and remove your name from the document.

• Limit all prose to 1,000 words and send no more than five poems per submission.

• For artwork: Files should be named as the title of your piece followed by your name. Please remove all watermarks from your work.

Submissions close on Friday, March 22. Questions? Contact Hannah Dierdorff at hdierdorff15@georgefox.edu.

The Art and Design Department presents our Student Art Exhibition! The shows will be up in both Lindgren Gallery and Minthorne Gallery from March 4 to April 12. 

We will be hosting an opening reception in Lindgren Gallery today (Monday) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Come and see the talented work students have done.

If you have any questions, please contact Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu. 

Come enjoy food and community at Third Culture Kids. We will be meeting at the Intercultural Resource Center this Wednesday, March 6, from 8 to 9 p.m.

All are welcome to join our multicultural group for discussion, games and food. TCK is a community for anyone who grew up in another culture, missionary kids, or for those interested in missions and looking for a community.

Questions? Contact Gwen Thomas at gthomas17@georgefox.edu.

Do you love playing Dungeons and Dragons? We are looking for volunteers to help run a Dungeons and Dragons adventure for kids at the Newberg Public Library on Tuesday, March 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 16, from 1 to 4 p.m.

If you’re interested in helping one or both days, contact Julia Sutter at jsutter16@georgefox.edu.

It’s on to the second round for our women’s basketball team! Come cheer on the Bruins today (Saturday) as we take on Washington University in the NCAA Division III Tournament! The game tips off at 5 p.m. on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

We will host a viewing party in the Hadlock Student Center lobby for those who wish to cheer on the Bruins together. It begins at 4:45 p.m. and lasts until about 7 p.m. A nacho bar is included. Students, employees and community members are all welcome!

George Fox earned a spot in today’s game with an 85-53 victory over Greenville in Friday’s first round.

Questions? Contact sportsmarketing@georgefox.edu.

Are you feeling a bit stressed out? Do you need a break from it all?

Come join another fun time of games, food, and friends this Monday, March 4, in the FoxHole from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a nice study break with the games you love! Bring your friends, family, and all the people you know who need to chill out. We hope to see you there.

Questions? Contact Anna Kennedy at akennedy15@georgefox.edu.

Mark your calendars for these events coming up:

March 7 – Movie Night, from 7 to 10 p.m., Hadlock Student Center, Women’s History Month emphasis – RBG

March 8 – Hip Hop Dance, from 8 to 11 p.m., EHS Atrium

March 14-15 – Tent City, Quad

March 16 – Salsa Dance, from 8 to 11 p.m., Canyon Commons

Questions? Contact Stephanie St. Cyr at sstcyr@georgefox.edu.