The Daily Bruin

Are you interested in performing with the George Fox dance team for the 2019-20 academic year? Come to a workshop to learn a short routine and audition tonight (Wednesday) from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center fitness room.

The dance team performs at home football and basketball games and is open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

If you can’t make it to the auditions, email Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu for details on submitting your audition by video.

Come and support your fellow makers tomorrow (Thursday) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bruin Den for our student ceramic sale. Come buy mugs, planters, and other wonderful handmade things!

Questions? Contact Benjamin Cahoon at bcahoon17@georgefox.edu.

On a recent visit to Charleston, South Carolina, during his sabbatical, President Baker came across a unique coffee shop that left him encouraged and inspired. You can read about his experience on his blog post.

Please take this short, two-minute survey about food insecurity among college students on the George Fox campus. Participants may enter a chance to win a $50 gift card to Grocery Outlet or Amazon.

For more information about the Bruin Community Pantry, please check out our website.

Questions about this survey should be addressed to Jere Witherspoon in the student life office at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Do you want your paycheck to automatically be in your bank account on payday? Come by the Employee Empowerment office anytime Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to sign up for direct deposit before you leave for the summer!

You can bring a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank that includes your account and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, just remember that your paycheck will be mailed out on payday to the mailing address on file. You can update your mailing address on MyGFU under the “Self Service” tab.

Questions? Contact Employee Empowerment at ee@georgefox.edu.

Join us in Bauman Auditorium this morning (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. for the final chapel event of the academic year, the Awards Convocation Chapel! We will have a time of worship and celebration, and hear from our provost, Linda Samek, on how “Doubt is a Good Thing.”

Winners of the Undergraduate Faculty Teacher of the Year Award and the Undergraduate Faculty Research & Scholarship Award will be announced. Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Are you searching for a summer job and like to be outdoors? Do you want to work with your hands and learn how we keep the George Fox Newberg campus looking so beautiful? If so, we have an opportunity for you!

The Plant Services grounds department has five openings for a summer groundskeeping job. That’s a solid 40 hours per week working in the great outdoors.

Interested applicants can either apply through Handshake or stop by the Thomas Center to drop off their summer applications directly.

Questions can be directed to the Plant Services office at 503-554-2010.

The George Fox community is invited to a retirement farewell gathering for Jim Foster, who is retiring from George Fox after 39 years of service to the university. Please join us in Canyon Commons 101-103 this Friday, April 26, between 3 and 4:30 p.m. Special remarks will take place at 3:30 p.m. 

Questions? Contact Janelle Freitag at jfreitag@georgefox.edu.

All are welcome to come enjoy food and stories at Third Culture Kids. We will be meeting at the Intercultural Resource Center tomorrow (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m.

The TCK Club is a community created for anyone who grew up in another culture, missionary kids, or for those interested in missions and looking for a community, but everyone is welcome!

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

No matter where you are in life, a session with Eric Proctor can help you create a plan for your goals. And it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan.

Come to one of our sessions on April 30, May 1 or May 2 in Roberts Center 180 and Stevens Center 202.

You will get answers to questions like these:

• Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
• Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
• How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

RSVP here today, as space is limited.

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

Come support engineering, computer science and math students as they present their final posters on class projects and capstone projects on Friday, April 26, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Klages Maker Hub.

Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

Eat good food and help your friends! Stop by the Sherwood Chipotle today (Tuesday) between 4 and 8 p.m. and 33 percent of the profit will support the George Fox theatre department.

Please tell the cashier that you are there for the fundraiser in order for the profits to benefit the department.

Questions? Contact Araya Glancy at aglancy16@georgefox.edu.

You were recently invited to participate in a survey to share your ideas with the CCCU about the branding of our study abroad programs. If you have not already responded, please click here and tell us what you think. 

Everyone who completes the survey will be entered to win one of 20 $50 Amazon gift cards. Thank you so much for your help!

Questions? Contact Linda Samek at lsamek@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to join your colleagues at the all-employee meeting this Thursday, April 25. We’ll be meeting in Canyon Commons from 3:30 to 5 p.m. (with live streaming in PDS 160).

Have a shout-out you’d like to give to a colleague for recent work they’ve done? Share it at this link!

See you there!

The undergraduate admissions office, in conjunction with athletics, is proud to welcome our incoming recruited athletes today (Monday) for Commitment Day!

Please be courteous of our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Kelly Friesen at ext. 2248.

The library has three faculty study rooms which may be reserved for one semester at a time for those needing a quiet area for study and research. If you are interested in requesting a room for next year, please fill out this form.

Requests will be prioritized on a first come, first served basis. Please note the form requires a George Fox email address.

Questions? Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

Are you approaching retirement age, or are you interested in learning more about Medicare and how it works? Join us for a presentation on “The Ins and Outs of Medicare 101” this Friday, April 26, at 10 a.m. in Klages 232.

This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered and enjoy some refreshments. Sign up here.

Questions? Contact Kasondra Silva at ksilva@georgefox.edu.

Join us in celebrating Denny Lawrence’s 20 years of faithful service to George Fox University as the general manager of Bon Appetit food service.

His retirement reception will take place this Wednesday, April 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103. Refreshments will be served and there will be a brief program at 3:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Join us in Bauman Auditorium tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. for the final chapel event of the academic year, the Awards Convocation Chapel! We will have a time of worship, celebration, and hear from our provost, Linda Samek, on how “Doubt is a Good Thing.”

Winners of the Undergraduate Faculty Teacher of the Year Award and the Undergraduate Faculty Research & Scholarship Award will be announced. Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Is there someone at George Fox who has made a difference in your college experience? Did someone ignite a spark that made you want to learn more than you thought you could, someone who walked alongside you during a difficult season, or a person who has been a mentor?

Take a moment to write an email, e-card, or traditional thank-you card to that professor, coach, RA, tutor, supervisor, or other influential person. Stop by the ARC in the library to pick up a free blank card, or send or create your own.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.