Support women’s basketball team in NWC Tournament tonight

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

The women’s basketball team is headed to the Northwest Conference Tournament, and you can catch the action right here at Miller Gymnasium. The Bruins take on the Linfield Wildcats tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m.

The winning team will play this Saturday, Feb. 23, for an automatic berth to the NCAA Division III Tournament. Support your Bruins tonight!

Questions? Contact us at sportsmarketing@georgefox.edu.

PT needs volunteers for practice medical screening session Feb. 27

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers with a complicated medical history to participate in a practice screening session on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 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.

Join in Collegiate Day of Prayer today

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

Today (Thursday), is Collegiate Day of Prayer. The university pastors will be leading a time of prayer at the Prayer Chapel at 4:15 p.m. It is open to all to come in and pray for our George Fox community.

Contact Stephanie Lopez (slopez@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Alumnus gives chemistry lecture on Feb. 25

Wednesday, February 20th, 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 PhD candidate at the University of Oregon.

Micah will be here this 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.

Problem of evil discussed at Doubters Town Hall this Sunday

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

Doubters Town Hall is back for one night only this spring!

Join us for a discussion of “The Problem of Evil” on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Edwards-Holman Science Center 102. Professors Isaac Choi, Abigail Favale and Ross McCullough will lead the discussion by introducing the topic and answering questions.

Questions? Contact Helen Morse at hmorse@georgefox.edu.

Come to dinner tonight and learn about grad school

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

Are you curious about grad school? Are you wondering, “What is the difference between counseling, social work, and psychology?” or “How do I know which degree to pursue?” or “Where do I get started?”

Come to our dinner and presentation tonight (Thursday) in Hoover 210 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to chat with us. We want to help you explore what degree can best fit your career goals, how to shop grad programs, and how to prepare yourself to stand out as an applicant.

Click here to RSVP. Faculty, if you know of students who might be interested in this event, encourage them to attend.

Questions? Contact Cristina Schmitt at cschmitt@georgefox.edu.

‘The Wineskin’ submissions are due tomorrow

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

Submissions for The Wineskin are due tomorrow (Friday)! 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 here. Our submission guidelines are as follows:

  • Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document in Times New Roman with 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 with the title of your piece, followed by your name. Please remove all watermarks from your work.

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

Plan to attend tomorrow night’s Bösendorfer piano concert

Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

The works of Beethoven and Chopin will be performed on the George Fox stage when Bösendorfer Educational Artist Kenn Willson presents his “Encounters with Beethoven and Chopin” concert at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Bauman Auditorium.

Students and employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased for $12 (general admission), $8 (seniors and alumni) and $6 (students and children under 12). They may be purchased online at this link or by calling the school’s box office at 503-554-3844.

Willson will perform Beethoven’s Ecossaises Dances, German Dance #1, Sonata Op. 31 #3Movement 2 (Scherzo), Sonata Op. 27 #2 (“Moonlight”) and Ode to Joy. His Chopin repertoire includes Prelude Op. 28 #4, Prelude Op. 28 #6, and Ballade, Op. 47.

More on the concert is available on this webpage.

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

Tuesday, February 19th, 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 next 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).

Health and Wellness Week is March 11-16

Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

The School of Physical Therapy is hosting its third annual Health and Wellness Week March 11-16.

This event is designed to involve Newberg and surrounding communities through nutrition, back care, behavioral health, and exercise classes. The week will end with a fun pool party for kids.

Classes are free and open to the public. Click here to learn more and register for the events.

Questions? Contact Tyler Cuddeford at tcuddeford@georgefox.edu.

Seminary’s Gupta presents spring faculty lecture March 5

Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

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

Nijay K.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 is 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.

‘Real Conversations on Emergency Preparedness’ lecture presented March 4

Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

All are invited to a special presentation, “Real Conversations on Emergency Preparedness,” featuring disaster preparedness expert Steven Eberlein, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. on Monday, March 4, in Bauman Auditorium.

In 2018, Eberlein and co-owner Lydia Ledgerwood launched Tipping Point Resilience, a preparedness communications consultancy that specializes in earthquakes. The company is dedicated to creating enduring cultures of preparedness that can be owned, sustained and propagated by its partners and audience participants.

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

Come watch today’s cooking demonstration in Canyon Commons

Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

Join us for a Nutrition Matters cooking demonstration today (Wednesday) in Canyon Commons from 5 to 6 p.m.

You will learn how to make “Delectable Desserts,” receive the recipe and a sample. We look forward to seeing you there!

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

Come to the Winter Choir Concert this Saturday

Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

Join us in Bauman Auditorium for the Winter Choir Concert this Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m.

The concert features George Fox University’s vocal ensembles – the Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale – with a guest performance from Sam Barlow High School’s Concert Choir. All are welcome, and admission is free.

Questions? Contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu.

Gather for dinner tomorrow to learn about grad school

Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

Are you curious about grad school? Are you wondering, “What is the difference between counseling, social work, and psychology?” or “How do I know which degree to pursue?” or “Where do I get started?”

Come to our dinner and presentation tomorrow (Thursday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to chat with us. We want to help you explore what degree can best fit your career goals, how to shop grad programs, and how to prepare yourself to stand out as an applicant.

Click here to RSVP. Faculty, if you know of students whom you think might be interested, please tell them about this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Cristina Schmitt at cschmitt@georgefox.edu.

Support women’s basketball team in NWC Tournament

Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

The women’s basketball team is headed to the Northwest Conference Tournament, and you can catch the action right here at Miller Gymnasium. The Bruins take on the Linfield Wildcats tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m.

The winning team will play on Saturday, Feb. 23, for an automatic berth to the NCAA Division III Tournament. Support your Bruins this Thursday!

Questions? Contact us at sportsmarketing@georgefox.edu.

‘When Toleration Becomes a Vice: Thoughts from Aristotle’ lecture presented tonight

Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

All are invited to Rick Avramenko’s talk, “When Toleration Becomes a Vice: Thoughts from Aristotle,” tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. 

Avramenko is a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; the Chair of Integrated Liberal Studies, a great books program; the director of the Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy; and author of multiple books, including Courage: The Politics of Life and Limb (Notre Dame, 2011), Dostoevsky’s Political Philosophy (2013), and Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times (2018).

Questions? Contact Mark Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

Climate change is topic of annual Dalton Lecture March 11

Monday, February 18th, 2019

All are invited to the university’s annual Dalton Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 11, in Bauman Auditorium. This year’s lecture, “Two Degrees of Separation: Climate Change and the Pursuit of Truth in a Post-truth World” will be presented by Richard L. Lindroth, the Vilas Distinguished Achievement professor of ecology and recent associate dean of research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Lindroth’s presentation will explore the fundamental premises of science, how humans engage with facts, and how to improve science communication across ideological, cultural and tribal divisions for the betterment of humanity and the sake of the world.

Following his presentation, a George Fox student research poster session and dessert reception will take place in the Bauman lobby.

Lindroth will also speak in a class in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 11, presenting a lecture entitled “What Can Chemistry Tell Us about Ecology? Insights into the Ecological and Evolutionary Success of an Iconic Forest Tree Species.” All are welcome to this event as well.

For more on the presentation and the Dalton Lecture Series, visit this link.

Questions? Contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Library’s 24-hour space will be unavailable Friday evening

Monday, February 18th, 2019

The library will be having a student employee training event on Friday, Feb. 22. Therefore, the 24-hour space will not be available from 5 to 7 p.m. The space will be reopened for the night at 7 p.m.

Questions? Contact Patty Vanier at pvanier@georgefox.edu.

Tour of Hadlock is highlight of Legacy League luncheon March 1

Monday, February 18th, 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.