The campus community is invited to a free lecture, “Liberty, License, and Virtuous Self-Government in John Milton’s Writings,†by David Urban, an English professor from Calvin College, tonight (Friday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Urban has written and edited numerous works about Milton.
Contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu for more information.
The Hadlock Student Center will be hosting a disc golf tournament at Hoover Park tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to noon. Hoover Park is situated well within walking distance from campus. Disc golf is an individual sport, so don’t worry about finding a team. However, feel free to invite friends!
All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students.
Signups are now live on IMLeagues.
Questions? Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu).
By September of 2019, Bon Appetit will eliminate all plastic straws from our 1,000 cafes in 33 states. We were the first in food service to make this commitment companywide, and as industry leaders it’s a step we can take toward safeguarding the earth from single-use plastics.
Effective Monday, Sept. 24, Bon Appetit at George Fox will be offering compostable paper straws in the Bruin Den and Bridge Cafe. We will continue to offer a small number of plastic straws specifically for our guests with disabilities and access needs. If you really need a straw, we are happy to provide one.
Thank you for joining this worldwide movement away from single-use disposables. We’re glad to have you with us on the leading edge.
Contact Lisa Miles (lmiles@georgefox.edu) for more information.
Bruin Cards have been distributed through campus mail. If you or your department received any extra Bruin Cards, please return them to Barbi Doran to be redistributed by dropping them off at Information Services on the first floor of the Stevens Center, or send them via campus mail to Box 6189.
If you did not receive a Bruin Card, please stop by the Information Desk to pick one up!
The Bruin Card is also in digital format and can be accessed on your mobile device! Please follow these instructions to receive your Bruin discounts:
1. Go to this link (this can be saved to your home screen for future use)
2. Click the “MyGFU” option at the bottom of the screen and log in using your George Fox username and password
3. Click on “Bruin Discounts”
4. Click on the business offer you are redeeming and follow the on-screen instructions
5. Enjoy your discounts!
Questions? Please email Barbi Doran (bdoran@georgefox.edu).
Make plans to attend the all-employee meeting set from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today (Thursday) in Canyon Commons (live streaming in PDS 160).
In addition, we’d like to honor all the new employees who joined us in August and September. Join us for a welcome celebration for them from 3 to 3:30 p.m. just prior to the meeting.
Enjoy cheering on the Portland Blazers against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, with other Bruins in Club 5 seats. Get access to nicer restrooms and amenities, as well as comfortable seats, for $47 each. Or, bring your whole family and sit with George Fox students in the tan section for only $10 per seat.
The evening includes a postgame free-throw experience for all Bruins. Seats are limited, and the deadline to purchase tickets is Oct. 1. Don’t miss a great matchup at great prices!
Buy tickets at this link. Contact Nichole Drew (ndrew@georgefox.edu) for more information.
Want to practice your Spanish? You are invited to join us at the Spanish Table/Mesa in Canyon Commons each Monday, anytime between noon and 1:30 p.m. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the entire time (lunch is not included).
Carson Tidland, a senior Spanish major, will be leading the discussion. Sessions will meet through Monday, Dec. 3. Both students and employees are welcome!
Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferd@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Join us today (Thursday) as we welcome Bob Harder, dean of the College of Engineering, to speak at Bruins Lead, a forum designed for our coaches to share about leadership development and what it means to lead openly. We will meet from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Wheeler 208.
Bruins Lead is open to anyone who is interested in furthering their leadership skills. Come and learn from some of the best!
Questions? Contact Elise Trask (etrask@georgefox.edu).
Thank you for your amazing participation in Serve Day! It was a great day of service, and we keep hearing encouraging news from our community partners.
More than 2,000 people were involved in Serve Day in various ways. This means more than 2,000 people saw different sides of Serve Day; we are eager to learn about these experiences.
If you have any feedback you’d like to share regarding Serve Day, we’d be happy to receive it. Please use this form to offer that feedback.
Don’t forget Koinonia tonight (Thursday)! In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the intercultural life office is partnering with our Latinx Heritage Club to host this event at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103!
We will have worship, good food and engage in conversations about immigration. We would love for you to join us! All we ask is that you bring your culture and be ready to learn about others. Elective chapel credit will be offered for this event.
Contact Kaheela Reid (kreid15@georgefox.edu) for more information.
The Passport Days event begins today (Thursday)! Today and tomorrow, a U.S. Postal Service representative will be on the Newberg campus to take your photo and assist you with applying for or renewing your passport. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby of Bauman Auditorium both days.
To calculate how much your passport will be, visit this link. You can pay by either check or cash; credit cards will not be accepted. Don’t forget to bring a valid photo ID, birth certificate and Social Security card.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver (rsilver@georgefox.edu).
The marketing communications department will be processing the next business card order on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Submit your request for business cards directly with B&B Print Source before that date.
Questions? Contact Danette Newkirk (dnewkirk@georgefox.edu).
The marketing communications department is collecting orders for name tags. For those who have regular face-to-face contact with the public and need to order a name tag, you may submit your name tag requests at this link.
Be sure to provide the name of the person for whom the name tag is needed; title or department; and the budget to be charged. Examples of title or department include Dean of Students/Student Life and Admissions Counselor/Admissions. The next order will be placed Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Contact Danette Newkirk (dnewkirk@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.
The Hadlock Student Center will be hosting a disc golf tournament at Hoover Park this Saturday, Sept. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon. Hoover Park is situated well within walking distance from the Newberg campus. Disc golf is an individual sport, so don’t worry about finding a team. However, feel free to invite friends!
All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students.
Sign-ups are now live on IMLeagues.
Questions? Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu).
Hey everyone! We are going to doing a hygiene/food/clothing drive for an amazing company called Door to Grace. They help bring family and love to sexually exploited children.
Drop off your donations at our three current locations: tables at chapel, the SpIL office, or the bin outside the library. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 21.
Email Meghan Elford (melford17@georgefox.edu) or visit the SpIL website to learn more.
The long-awaited grand opening of the Hadlock Student Center is today (Wednesday) from 3 to 6 p.m. We will have games and giveaways going on all afternoon, and you don’t want to miss out!
We will begin normal operating hours on Thursday, Sept. 20. If you haven’t already, please take a few moments to complete the required liability form and review the facility policies.
We are so excited to share this beautiful new facility with the campus community and help you find your fit!
Contact Rob Simpson (simpsonr@georgefox.edu) for more information.
Join us from 3 to 3:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) for a welcome reception for all the new employees who joined George Fox in August and September. This welcome celebration will precede the all-employee meeting in Canyon Commons.
You’re invited to come hear from Rob Langstaff at the next College of Business Industry Insiders tomorrow (Thursday) from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Canyon Commons 102.
For the last two years, Rob has been the VP of international business for KEEN Footwear. He brought with him rich experiences and deep knowledge after spending 17 years at Adidas in Germany and Japan, and another two years leading the Brooks Running Brand in the Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets.
A free lunch is provided if you RSVP. You can RSVP here. Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) for more information.
If you require your students to write in APA formatting, remind them to join the Academic Resource Center for an APA workshop with professor Sue O’Donnell on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Hoover 105.
Students will learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style and more.
Questions? Contact Maddie Lowen (mlowen@georgefox.edu).
Are you interested in climbing and learning about the wall that is part of the Hadlock Student Center? Swing by during the grand opening today (Wednesday) from 3 to 6 p.m. to participate in a climbing wall orientation. These will run every half hour starting at 3 p.m. to help familiarize the George Fox community with how to utilize this space. Anyone who wants to climb or boulder in the student center will need to go through an orientation before climbing.
If you can’t make it during the grand opening, consider signing up for one of the orientation or belay classes through IMLeagues under the Fitness section. Classes will primarily be offered during climbing wall hours: Monday through Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, 3 to 6 p.m.
Contact Emma Jorgensen (ejorgensen16@georgefox.edu) or Keith Schneider (kschneid@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
