The women’s basketball games scheduled in the Wheeler Sports Center for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29, at 4 p.m. have been moved up two hours to 2 p.m. Please note the time change.
Bruin home athletic events in week ahead:
Saturday, Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. — Men’s basketball vs. Concordia-Portland, Wheeler Sports Center
There are leftover Bruin Directories if you haven’t already purchased yours. Contact Rob Leslie at rleslie06@georgefox.edu with quantity, cost center and account number, and box number.
Tickets are now on sale for the university’s Christmas Concert, “O Holy Night!,” presented by the Department of Performing Arts Friday through Sunday, Dec. 12-14. This year’s concert features more than 150 musicians from five ensembles in the main-stage performance, and preconcert music featuring six of the university’s chamber ensembles.
Three presentations are scheduled:
Two on-campus performances in Bauman Auditorium
Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 7 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 7 p.m.)
Off-campus performance at Village Baptist Church in Beaverton
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 2 p.m.)
Tickets may be purchased online now at music.georgefox.edu, or (two weeks prior to the event) at the University Box Office by calling ext. 3844. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and George Fox alumni; and $6 for students and children. All faculty, students and staff receive one free ticket, available for pick-up in the University Store. The concert features reserve seating, so if you have a favorite seat, make sure you save it now.
For additional information, contact Debbie Hawblitzel (Performing Arts) at ext. 2620.
This is a reminder that the movie On a Wing and a Prayer, a documentary about an American Muslim who fulfills his American dream by learning to fly, will be shown at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, in Hoover 105. Monem Salam, the man in the film, will be at the presentation to answer questions after the showing. There is no charge and, for students, chapel credit is available.
For those who did not have the opportunity to contribute to the collection that was taken in chapel for the people of Westmont College, the Office of Student Life will be collecting until 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20. Feel free to swing by and make a donation.
Westmont experienced significant damage to several buildings on its campus after a fire that broke out Nov. 13.
If you haven’t already done so, please take a few minutes to help select our “Who’s Who” students for this academic year. Criteria for selection should be based on:
To make your selection, click on this survey URL. On the second page of the survey, you will find a list of names. Please choose no more than 20 students, and be sure your selections are in no later than Sunday, Nov. 30.
Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon (Student Life) at ext. 2316.
Social work instructor Debra Penkin is collecting new or used reading glasses (magnifiers) to send to Liberia. These glasses, which cost a few dollars here, can be $80 in Liberia. Drop off at Meridian House or mail to Social Work, Box 6087, through Dec. 19. For more information, e-mail Debra at dpenkin@georgefox.edu.
This Monday, Nov. 24, 43 research teams from Liberal Arts and Critical Issues will be presenting their research on Islam and the West from noon to 3 p.m. in EHS and Hoover. For more information, contact Caitlin Corning (History) at ext. 2637 or ccorning@georgefox.edu.
The Department of Performing Arts presents the Chehalem Symphony Orchestra in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Bauman Auditorium. The concert will feature selections from Verdi, Schubert, Mendelssohn and Otto Nicolai. The orchestra, comprised of students and members of the community, will present its first concert with new director Ben Brooks. Admission is free.
The university community is invited to hear Margaret Becker, Christian songwriter and musician, perform at 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Cap and Gown Room. Her visit is being hosted by Shalom, ASC and Spiritual Life. The concert is free.
Becker also will be here for Greenroom on Friday morning from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Please come and enjoy a time together as she leads our community in worship.
Alpha Psi Omega, the theatre honor society, is hosting Arts Celebration Weekend Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 20-23. All events are free and take place in Wood-Mar Auditorium with the exception of Saturday’s dance workshop, to be held in Wheeler Dance Studio. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m.: Stage/Screen Writing Workshop led by Caleb Thurston
Friday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.: Musical Theatre Revue (family friendly event)
Saturday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m.: Andrew Watson leads a Dance/Choreography Workshop
Sunday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m.: Movie Night, with Emperor’s New Groove – Noises Off
The movie On a Wing and a Prayer, a a documentary about an American Muslim who fulfills his American dream by learning to fly, will be shown at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, in Hoover 105. Monem Salam, the man in the film, will be at the presentation to answer questions after the showing. There is no charge and, for students, chapel credit is available.
The George Fox University Collegiate Chapter of the National Association for Music Education is presenting a demonstration by Dave Monette at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Choir Room (Ross 208). Monette custom-builds brass instruments and mouthpieces. To read more about him, visit monette.net/newsite.
For more information, contact Rachael Swafford (President), Aimee Smith (Vice President), or Emily Yarnold (Secretary).
The campus community is invited to attend the artist talk and closing reception for the “Waiting for Godot” art exhibit on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The artist talk is scheduled for 4 p.m. in Hoover 102, followed by the closing reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Minthorne Gallery.
Come learn how to buy, sell, and finance a house. Willcuts Company Realtors and the Office of Student Life will host a real estate class from 7 to 9 p.m. both Tuesday, Nov. 18, and Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Stevens 109.
Tuesday’s session will cover “Financing and Title + Escrow.” Wednesday’s session will cover “Finding the Right House and Making an Offer.” Topics to be covered:
Free pizza and drinks will be provided.
Tickets are now on sale for the university’s Christmas Concert, “O Holy Night!,” presented by the Department of Performing Arts Friday through Sunday, Dec. 12-14. This year’s concert features more than 175 musicians from five ensembles in the main-stage performance, and preconcert music featuring six of the university’s chamber ensembles.
Three presentations are scheduled:
Two on-campus performances in Bauman Auditorium
Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 7 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 7 p.m.)
Off-campus performance at Village Baptist Church in Beaverton
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 2 p.m.)
Tickets may be purchased online now at music.georgefox.edu, or (two weeks prior to the event) at the University Box Office by calling ext. 3844. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and George Fox alumni; and $6 for students and children. All faculty, students and staff receive one free ticket, available for pick-up in the University Store. The concert features reserve seating, so if you have a favorite seat, make sure you save it now.
For additional information, contact Debbie Hawblitzel (Performing Arts) at ext. 2620.
The university community is invited to hear Margaret Becker, Christian songwriter and musician, perform at 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, on the Newberg campus (specific location TBA). Her visit is being hosted by Shalom, ASC and Spiritual Life. The concert is free.
Questions? Contact the Office of Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georegfox.edu. For more information on Margaret Becker, visit maggieb.com.
The Portland Center Library is hosting an art show by Kathleen Jones through December. In the artist’s words: “I strive for a feeling of peace in my paintings. My experiences of hiking in the woods of Oregon and Glacier National Park provide the inspiration for these pieces. I have come to understand more deeply that we are created to love and respond to beauty.”
The university community is invited to see the show free of charge.
Westmont College in California has experienced significant damage due to a fire that began Nov. 13. The Office of Student Life will be sending a large poster to Westmont Wednesday, Nov. 18. Please visit the third floor of the Stevens Center before then to write messages and prayers for the Westmont community.
