Archive for March, 2019

Volunteer for skin screening by PT students

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers for a skin screening session on Wednesday, April 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Roberts Center. Second-year physical therapy students, along with a medical doctor, will review your skin for any abnormalities.

If you have any skin concerns and would like to volunteer, please contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

Apply to intern for the Admissions Office

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

You’re professional, energetic and driven. You’re looking for professional work experience to build your resume. You love George Fox. Does this sound like you? Let’s talk.

The Undergraduate Admissions Office is seeking qualified candidates to work as paid interns in the areas of admissions counseling, visit coordinating, and event coordinating for the 2019-2020 academic year. This is a great opportunity to get a professional internship on campus.

Applications and job descriptions are currently available on Handshake.  Applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, March 26, at 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock Student Center announces spring break hours

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center will be open throughout spring break. Come in and enjoy the space while it’s quiet. See our modified hours below:

  • Friday, March 22: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday, March 23-24: Closed
  • Monday-Thursday, March 25-28: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
  • Friday, March 29: Closed
  • Saturday, March 30: 2-6 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 31: 2-10 p.m. (return to normal operating hours)

If you have any questions, contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

Watch videos of this semester’s Real Conversations

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

If you were unable to attend either spring semester Real Conversation and are interested in watching, use the links below to access the full videos. Please note: You must be logged in to your @georgefox.edu G Suite account to access.

Click here for the Real Conversation on Emergency Preparedness. Click here for the Real Conversation on Healthy Relationships.

Questions? Contact Brett Meyers at bmeyers@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Community Pantry closes for spring break

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed during spring break.

However, if you need to access the food bank, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316 to make an appointment.

‘The Wineskin’ submission deadline is today

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

Remember to send in your submissions for The Wineskin today (Friday) in order for your work to be considered for our spring issue!

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.

Submission guidelines:

  • Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Word document, in Times New Roman 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.

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

Questions? Contact Hannah Dierdorff at hdierdorff15@georgefox.edu.

Swing dance club won’t meet tomorrow night

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

There will be no swing dance tomorrow (Saturday). See you after the break!

Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager at aalsager17@georgefox.edu.

Gather for documentary screening about the Armenian Genocide

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

On Tuesday, April 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., come to Stevens 207 to learn about and commemorate the 1915 Armenian Genocide in which 1.5 million Armenians died.

The short documentary The Other Side of Home will be screened and followed by a talkback. There is elective chapel credit. All are welcome.

If you have questions or want to connect with other Armenians, contact Heather Ohaneson at hohaneson@georgefox.edu.

Join colleagues at today’s all-employee meeting

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Be sure to join your colleagues at today’s (Thursday’s) all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons (with live streaming in PDS 160).

Come to lecture on the Saint John’s Bible tonight

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Gather for a lecture titled “Seeing the Word of God – The Illuminative Power of the Saint John’s Bible” tonight (Thursday) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 8060 SW Brentwood Street in Portland.

Paul Anderson will be giving a presentation on the Saint John’s Bible, including a turning of the pages of Volume 6, The Gospels and Acts. All are welcome.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Join Contemplative Open Worship this morning

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Come join us for Contemplative Open Worship today (Thursday) in Hoover 250 from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting on God, including sharing and praying as people feel led. 

This is a weekly meeting that gathers each Thursday at the same time. As worship after the manner of Friends, students can also receive elective chapel credit for up to five times.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Gather for honors recital tonight

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Gather for an honors recital by the university’s top musical performers tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium, with a reception to follow.

Come watch performances by students Morgan Dunn, Alex Hastings, Sadie Lapiers, Karsten Montgomery, Daniel Natzke, Nicole Parsons, Comfort Smith, Julia Wenndt, Selena Wolkenhauer, and Jacob Yoakum.

Questions? Contact Kenn Willson at kwillson@georgefox.edu.

Questionnaire: games you would like to compete in

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

After a successful first Fortnite tournament, the Tournament Gurus want to reach out to the rest of the George Fox gaming community. We received great feedback from our participants, but now we want to hear your input on games that you would be interested in competing in. Please click here to fill out our questionnaire.

Questions? Contact Liam Kent at lkent15@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.

Use the library’s Flipster app to read magazines

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Did you know that the library has an app for reading popular magazines on the go?

Download the Flipster app (Android, iOS) and enjoy popular magazines like The New Yorker, Popular Science, Writer’s Digest, ARTnews, Inc., Christianity Today right from your personal devices! Flipster is available for use on a desktop, tablet or phone. For more information, click here.

Questions? Contact us at library@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock Student Center offers spring break discounts on gear

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Are you adventuring for spring break and need some gear to be comfy in the outdoors? The Hadlock Rental Center can help you out without breaking the bank.

Rentals of $10 or more will be eligible for a 20 percent discount from Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 31. This means a weekend kayak or paddleboard rental is $16 and single-day snowshoe, trekking pole or gaiter rentals are all under $10. Reserve gear at the Hadlock Student Center front desk or online.

If you have any questions, contact us at rentalcenter@georgefox.edu.

Join Micah 6:8 group to discuss difficult topics tonight

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Join Micah 6:8 tonight (Thursday) at 5 p.m. outside the SpiL house. All are welcome!

Micah 6:8 is a group aimed at discussing the tough things on campus such as sexual assault, mental illness, and any other social injustice.

Questions? Contact Meghan Elford at melford17@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for April 6 frisbee tournament

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

The Bruin Ultimate Frisbee Club is hosting a George Fox-only hat tournament on Saturday, April 6, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex.

A hat tournament is where teams are randomly chosen from a hat and play a round-robin Frisbee tournament. This is open to all students and faculty, regardless of previous experience. The goal is to have fun, build community, and play some Ultimate Frisbee! Sign up here.

Please note: Bring both a light- and dark-colored shirt to distinguish between teams. The club will provide water and probably have bananas; if you want more snacks or Gatorade, make sure to bring it. Finally, we will be selling club discs for $10 each, so bring some cash to get a fancy new Frisbee.

Questions? Contact Kaleb Puckett at puckettk16@georgefox.edu.

NSLS induction preparation deadline is April 5

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

NSLS members: Please note that the deadline for completing the four steps prior to induction is Friday, April 5, at midnight. 

You will need to complete orientation, leadership training day, three speaker broadcasts, and three success networking team meetings before being inducted. If you are curious about what you still need, check your member portal or contact NSLS@georgefox.edu.

Induction will be Monday, April 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. We look forward to inducting as many members as possible!

The NSLS is the nation’s largest leadership honor society. Students are selected by their college for membership based on either academic standing or leadership potential. Candidacy is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction. Click here for more information.

Any questions should be sent to NSLS@georgefox.edu.

Areas around Crisman Crossing and Canyon Commons will close next week

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

From Monday, March 25, through Wednesday, March 27, the grounds team will be doing tree work to remove hazards around Canyon Commons.

The Canyon Commons Plaza will be closed as well as the asphalt path between Canyon Commons and the Hess Creek canyon wall. Additionally, the Crisman Crossing bridge will be closed for short periods of time over the three days. Please plan for delays if you rely on the bridge to take you across campus.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Learn more about Eastern Orthodox Christianity

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Are you interested in learning more about Eastern Orthodox Christianity and the early church alive today? Come to an information and Q&A session hosted by Kyrie Eastern Orthodox Club in Hoover 105 on Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m.

Matthew Tate, rector of Eastern Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, will be speaking and taking questions afterwards.

Questions? Contact Anna Olson at aolson17@georgefox.edu.