Recommend students to be ARC consultants

Tuesday, February 26th, 2019

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 on 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.

Compete in Bruin Boulder Bash this Friday

Tuesday, February 26th, 2019

Join the George Fox climbing community on Friday, March 1, for the inaugural Bruin Boulder Bash from 6 to 9 p.m.

Students, staff and faculty are welcome to compete in beginner (V0-V3) and advanced (V4+) divisions for men and women. There will be fun and prizes for all with a raffle running throughout the evening. Sign up through IMLeagues.com.

Questions? Contact Emma Jorgensen at ejorgensen16@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu

Gather for healthy cooking demonstration tonight

Tuesday, February 26th, 2019

The Nutrition Matters Grant at George Fox is sponsoring another cooking demonstration. If you would like to learn how to make a healthy 30-minute meal, join us in Canyon Commons tonight (Wednesday) from 5 to 6 p.m.

Emily Forbes, a George Fox alumna and local nutritionist, is passionate about helping students learn to make healthy meals. You will walk away with a sample, knowledge of how to make a dish, and the recipe. It’s like watching a cooking show, but you actually get to taste the food! 

Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu.

New running group is open to all levels

Tuesday, February 26th, 2019

Are you training for an upcoming race? The new Bruin running training program will help prepare you for any distance!

The group is open to all levels (beginners to advanced). Groups will now be leaving from the Hadlock Student Center at 5 p.m. on Mondays, 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, and noon on Fridays.

Please remember to bring your George Fox ID. If you have questions, contact Mary Imboden at mimboden@georgefox.edu.

Volunteers needed for practice medical screening session tomorrow

Monday, February 25th, 2019

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers with a complicated medical history to participate in a practice screening session tomorrow (Wednesday) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Roberts Center.

In this session, our second-year DPT students will practice interviewing volunteers on their medical history paperwork and medication list. If interested, please contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

David Rawson hosts book signing this Friday

Monday, February 25th, 2019

Join the College of Business’ visiting scholar, David Rawson, this Friday, March 1, from 5 to 9 p.m., when he will be signing copies of his new book, Prelude to Genocide, at Chapters Books and Coffee (701 E. 1st St.).

In Prelude to Genocide, Rawson draws on declassified documents and his own experiences as a United States ambassador to Mali and Rwanda to seek out what went wrong in the events leading up to the 1994 Rwandan genocide, in which 800,000 lives were lost. It poses the question, “What lessons might be learned from the failure of diplomacy in this historic tragedy?” 

Questions? Contact David Rawson at drawson@georgefox.edu.

Come to farewell reception for Jen Macnab this Thursday

Monday, February 25th, 2019

Please join us in saying farewell to Jen Macnab, who is leaving us after 10 years of service to the university. A reception for Jen will be held at the Portland Center on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. in PDS 285B.

If you are unable to join us and wish to share your memories and well wishes with Jen, you can send a card to Britny Scholz, Box #P110, or send an electronic message here. Questions? Contact Britny at bscholz@georgefox.edu.

Business Bridge hosts speaker tonight

Monday, February 25th, 2019

The Business Bridge is hosting our first speaker event of the semester! Drew Force will be joining us tonight (Tuesday) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Stevens 207. Come for an evening of discussion with free Chipotle food.

For nearly 20 years, Drew managed and led Riley Weiss, a brand consulting and design firm based in Portland. He has worked in brand development, messaging, advertising and graphic design for 30 years.

Currently, Drew runs Force Brand Design, based in Dundee, where his clients include adidas and several companies in financial services and manufacturing.

Questions? Contact businessbridgegfu@gmail.com.

Go whitewater rafting on the Clackamas River

Monday, February 25th, 2019

Are you interested in going whitewater rafting on the Clackamas River?

Join us on March 9 or 16 as we gear up for a fun day on the river with YD Adventures. The trip cost is $20 plus travel expenses, which will be determined by the total number of people going ($5-$10). Sign up through IMLeagues.com. 

This will be an all-day outing, so participants will need to pack a lunch and bring a change of clothes. Wetsuits and other river gear will be provided by YD Adventures. 

Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.

Register for basketball, floor hockey and Ultimate frisbee intramurals today

Monday, February 25th, 2019

Registration is open now for spring intramurals!

5-on-5 basketball, floor hockey, and Ultimate frisbee are all open for registration until Sunday, March 3. Sign up on IMLeagues.com.

Questions? Contact studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

Encourage students to take online summer courses

Monday, February 25th, 2019

Faculty advisors: Registration for summer online courses is now open! For nearly a decade, these courses have proven to be a good way to help your advisees make progress toward graduation. Please let them know the following.

Registration is now open for undergraduate students. Class sections are limited to 20 students each, and they fill up fast. Excellent general education options in BIBL, CHEM, RELI, MATH, HUMA, MUSI, PHYS, ACCT, and more are available.

The courses run for eight weeks for full credit, and the fee is 50 percent off normal tuition. In some cases, a student’s financial aid package can be used to cover the cost; they should check with Financial Aid for details.

The courses are all taught by experienced, devoted faculty members with a track record of success in online teaching. If students have questions about the applicability of a particular class to their degree requirements, they can contact their CAP Coach for more information.

Visit our website for the course list and instructions for registration.

Questions? Contact Brian Doak, director of the summer online program, at bdoak@georgefox.edu

Nominate colleagues for ‘shout-outs’ at Thursday’s all-employee meeting

Sunday, February 24th, 2019

Do you know someone who deserves special “shout-out” recognition at the February all-employee meeting? Please take a moment to share the success of your colleague using this form.

Mark your calendar for this week’s all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, in Canyon Commons (with live streaming in PDS 160).

Plan to attend March 5 faculty lecture featuring Nijay Gupta

Sunday, February 24th, 2019

All are invited to the 2019 Spring Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 5, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. 

Nijay Gupta’s lecture, “People of Faith: Why the First Christians Called Themselves ‘Believers,'” will focus on why followers of Jesus adopted the label “believers” in reference to their identity, and even referred to their religion as “the faith.” What significance did this pose for them? Was it primarily about “beliefs,” or something more? Gupta will explore these important historical questions and also address the relevance this discussion has for Christian identity today.

Gupta is the recipient of the 2017-18 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship and an associate professor of New Testament at Portland Seminary. 

Come early, between 5 and 6 p.m., and check out the work of our Richter Student Scholars and Steinfeldt Peace Scholars at a symposium in the Hoover lobby. Students will present their research and peace projects in a conversational poster format. Refreshments will be served.

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

Tour of Hadlock highlights Friday’s Legacy League luncheon

Sunday, February 24th, 2019

A tour of George Fox University’s newest building, the 48,000-square-foot Hadlock Student Center, will be part of the Friday, March 1, meeting of the George Fox University Legacy League.

In a change of format from the usual talk or performance presentation, the event will offer a “show and tell” of the newly opened building just steps away from the luncheon location in the school’s Canyon Commons dining hall. The meeting of the support organization, formerly the George Fox University Auxiliary, starts at noon and is open to the public.

The cost is $10 at the door, and reservations must be made by Tuesday, Feb. 26, by calling Judy Woolsey at 503-538-7314 or Connie Magee at 503-927-5011.

Speaking and guiding the tour will be Rob Simpson, director of campus recreation.

Learn about sustainable investing at March 14 presentation

Sunday, February 24th, 2019

Want to learn more about sustainable investing?

TIAA is bringing Brendan Horgan, managing director for Nuveen, to campus. 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.

Come to chemistry lecture tonight

Sunday, February 24th, 2019

The Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry invites everyone to a chemistry seminar by Micah Donor, a 2014 George Fox chemistry graduate and currently a Ph.D. candidate at University of Oregon.

Micah will be here on Monday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. in Edwards-Holman Science Center 102 to present his research on “Investigating Overall Energy Deposition in Collision- and Surface- Induced Dissociation of Protein Ions.”

Questions? Contact Carlisle Chambers at cchamber@georgefox.edu.

Participate in research project on exercise-induced asthma

Sunday, February 24th, 2019

We need female participants to help us with our senior seminar research project about exercise-induced asthma.

We need participants with and without exercise-induced asthma to do a short run for us. If you would like to be part of this study, please follow this link.

Questions? Contact Carolyn Grimm at cgrimm15@georgefox.edu .

Encourage students to register for summer online courses

Sunday, February 24th, 2019

Faculty advisors: Registration for summer online courses is now open! For nearly a decade, these courses have proven to be a good way to help your advisees make progress toward graduation. Please let them know the following …

Registration is now open. Class sections are limited to 20 students each, and they fill up fast. Excellent general education options in BIBL, CHEM, RELI, MATH, HUMA, MUSI, PHYS, ACCT, and more are available.

The courses run for eight weeks for full credit, and the fee is 50 percent off normal tuition. In some cases, a student’s financial aid package can be used to cover the cost; they should check with Financial Aid for details.

The courses are all taught by experienced, devoted faculty members with a track record of success in online teaching. If students have questions about the applicability of a particular class to their degree requirements, they can contact their CAP Coach for more information.

Our website includes the course list and instructions for registration.

Questions? Contact Brian Doak, director of the summer online program, at bdoak@georgefox.edu

Sign up to compete in Bruin Boulder Bash on March 1

Sunday, February 24th, 2019

Join the George Fox climbing community on Friday, March 1, for the first annual Bruin Boulder Bash from 6 to 9 p.m.

Students, staff and faculty are welcome to compete in beginner (V0-V3) and advanced (V4+) divisions for men and women. There will be fun and prizes for all with a raffle running throughout the evening. Sign up through IMLeagues.com.

Questions? Contact Emma Jorgensen at ejorgensen16@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu

Join running training program

Sunday, February 24th, 2019

Are you training for an upcoming race? The new Bruin running training program will help prepare you for any distance!

The group is open to all levels (beginners to advanced). Groups will now be leaving from the Hadlock Student Center at 5 p.m. on Mondays, 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, and noon on Fridays.

Please remember to bring your George Fox ID. If you have questions, contact Mary Imboden at mimboden@georgefox.edu.