Thursday, March 22nd, 2018
The Wheeler Fitness Center will have different hours over spring break (March 25-31). We look forward to seeing you there!
Sunday:Â Closed
Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: Closed (Good Friday)
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday:Â Closed
We hope you have a wonderful, relaxing spring break! Normal hours will resume Monday, April 1.
Questions? Contact Katherine McCombs (kmccombs16@georgefox.edu).
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2018
University Advancement is pleased to offer an estate planning workshop on Thursday, April 5, at noon in Roberts Center 117. A light lunch of soup and salad will be served.
Gene Christian, a George Fox alumnus and the university’s planned giving director, will present the tools and techniques necessary to develop a loving, tax-efficient estate distribution plan. If you need further direction with your estate plan, Gene will be available after the workshop to set up individual meetings.
There is no cost to you for either the lunch workshop or the individual meeting with Gene. Please join us to learn about estate planning and your options to care for those you love with your financial resources. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 29, to Karlyn Fleming at kfleming@georgefox.edu or ext. 2115.
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2018
Mail and Print Services will be open through spring break with the exception of Good Friday, March 30, on which day all offices on campus will be closed.
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2018
Help homeless students in the Newberg School District by donating your old backpacks between March 19 and March 23! You can drop them off in the Stevens Center, the Hoover Academic Building, Canyon Commons or the Bruin Den.
Contact Rheannon Hernandez (rhernandez17@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2018
Interested in animals? Love dogs and cats? Have you ever thought about working at the Newberg Animal Shelter?
Take this quick survey for more information and to give some feedback to your local animal shelter.
Animal Shelter Survey
Thank you!
– Lauren Lunt (llunt16@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.
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2018
We are studying about the basketball shoe industry in one of our MBA classes. Please take a few minutes to assist us by participating in our survey.
Basketball Shoes Survey
Thanks for your feedback!
– WoongHee Lee (goforlee@gmail.com)
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.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
This summer, the university’s physical therapy department is taking a medical service trip to Ghana and Uganda to serve a diverse and less privileged community. To help raise money for the trip, we’re hosting a banquet on Saturday, April 7, at 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons.
Tickets are $25 and include dinner and a silent auction. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Warren Ocano at wocano@georgefox.edu or call 510-468-2056. You may also come by the physical therapy department in the Roberts Center and ask for Warren.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
Hours of operation will change slightly for spring break as follows …
Canyon Commons Dining
- Friday, March 23: Breakfast, 7:15 to 10 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dinner 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday, March 24: Breakfast, 8:30 to 9 a.m. (our last board meal before spring break).
- Meals resume on Sunday, April 1, with dinner from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Bruin Den and Bridge Cafe will be closing at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 23, and the Bruin Bites will be closed. All cafes will be closed during spring break and resume regular hours of operation on Monday, April 2.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
With spring break almost here, here are some safety tips before you leave, compliments of Security Services:
- Take your bike home now to lessen the load going home in April
- If you aren’t taking your bike home, please put it in your dorm room or apartment to avoid tempting potential thieves while you are gone.
- Stop your mail and newspaper if you are living off-campus, or have a friend pick them up and put away your trash bins.
- Leave lights on timers in your off-campus residence, and consider leaving talk radio playing.
- Lock up all valuables and don’t leave them in sight of a window!
- If you are leaving your car here on campus, park it by a parking lot overhead light in your assigned lot and take ALL your belongings out and LOCK IT!
- Don’t forget your ID card, room key, and desired belongings, as dorms will be locked at noon on Saturday until Easter Sunday afternoon.
- Have fun and stay safe!
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
We are still in need of willing volunteers to serve as ushers at spring commencement on Saturday, April 28. Take tickets at the gate, hand out programs, direct graduates’ family and friends to their seats, and help make graduation a special event for all involved.
All George Fox employees who participate as ushers will have the option to receive $50 through payroll, or take three hours off in lieu of payment! Non-George Fox volunteers will receive a gift card in the same amount.
Please contact Laurie Fair, at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu, if you would like to volunteer to serve our seniors and their families on this memorable day!
Be a part of this exciting event. See that special student graduate!
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
Aloha from the Hawaii Club! Our annual luau is happening tonight (Thursday)! Please come join us in Canyon Commons from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to experience our culture through dance, games and good vibes!
We hope to see you there!
Contact Bethany at bdavis16@georgefox.edu for more information.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
Today (Thursday)Â is the next meeting of the monthly event series Koinonia! At Koinonia, we learn about and celebrate the many cultures represented in our student body. This month we will gather for rich discussions, delicious food and awesome activities in partnership with International Organization!
The purpose of International Organization is to provide opportunities for students, both domestic and international, to come together through events and activities. It has a vision for helping students develop relationships and learn about other cultures while reinforcing the idea of a global village.
Please join us for Koinonia in the EHS Atrium from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The first 80 people get coffee gift cards from a local coffee shop! Elective chapel credit is available. Together we can bring the culture and learn the culture!
Contact Kevin Tshilombo (ktshilombo16@georgefox.edu) for more information.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
The Exodus Grad Fair – at which graduating seniors can pick up their cap and gown and get their affairs in order before they graduate – is taking place Thursday and Friday, March 22-23, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Stevens Center Atrium.
For those of you working in the Stevens Center, please note that there may be increased noise and traffic throughout the day.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
The Wineskin is extending its deadline for submissions! The theme for this semester’s literary and art magazine is “Heritage†– the heritage of parents, of teachers, and, most of all, the heritage of creativity and art.
Submit all poetry, prose, photography and artwork to gfuwineskin@gmail.com (limit all prose to 1,000 words). Please title each piece and remove all watermarks.
Submissions close by the end of the week (Friday, March 23)! Contact Kiale Palpant (kpalpant16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Faculty, please alert your students to this opportunity.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
Interested in animals? Love dogs and cats? Have you ever thought about working at the Newberg Animal Shelter?
Take this quick survey for more information and to give some feedback to your local animal shelter.
Animal Shelter Survey
Thank you!
– Lauren Lunt (llunt16@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.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
Please help out some full-time MBA students by completing this short survey for their Marketing Research course. The survey is for those who own a TV or multiple TVs, and should take only five to 10 minutes to complete.
Also, if you would be interested in participating in a small focus group, please provide your email. The focus group session will include snacks!
TV Survey
Thank you for your help!
– Ericka Thompson (ethompson17@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.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
We are studying about the basketball shoe industry in one of our MBA classes. Please take a few minutes to assist us by participating in our survey.
Basketball Shoes Survey
Thanks for your feedback!
– WoongHee Lee (goforlee@gmail.com)
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.
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
Finance would like to thank our campus community for your patience in the implementation of and transition to Concur as well as for the feedback you provided during Monday’s all-employee meeting regarding the issues and frustrations you’ve encountered. We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to hear those concerns.
We are eager to help, so please reach out. Our policy is to answer email and telephone questions the same day when possible. We will continue to offer Concur training both individually and as a group. If you prefer, there are “how to†videos provided on the Concur website. (The link to Concur is posted on the Finance website as well.)
Thank you again, and please contact the following team members (as many times as needed) for help:
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
Tonight (Wednesday) in Vespers we are continuing in Holy Week with Stations of the Cross. There will be several interactive stations set up around the auditorium to help you center your thoughts on what Christ did so many years ago that still impacts us today.
Join us for this special and contemplative time. See you at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium!
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
As a chapel elective opportunity, an open worship experience will be held every Thursday until the end of the semester, allowing for quiet waiting on God, vocal ministry if moved by the Spirit, and praying for one another upon sharing prayer requests. All are welcome.
We will meet each Thursday from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 250. Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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