Sunday, September 16th, 2018
Make plans to attend the all-employee meeting set from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, 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.
Do you know someone who deserves special shout-out recognition at the meeting? Please take a moment to nominate a colleague using this form to share two or three sentences about their recent success!
Questions? Contact Darby Thiessen (dthiessen@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2188).
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Sunday, September 16th, 2018
The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a kickball intramural league! It will run Wednesday, Sept. 19, to Wednesday, Oct. 17. The league is open for sign-ups in IMLeagues, so go find a team and sign up!
All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Sunday, September 16th, 2018
You’re invited to come hear from Rob Langstaff at the next College of Business Industry Insiders on Thursday, Sept. 20, from 11Â 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.
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Sunday, September 16th, 2018
This Thursday and Friday, Sept. 20-21, a U.S. Postal Service representative will be on the Newberg campus for Passport Days. They will be available to take your photo and assist you with applying for or renewing your passport. The event will run 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. You will need to bring a valid photo ID, birth certificate and Social Security card.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver (rsilver@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, September 16th, 2018
The campus community is invited to a free Constitution Day address, “The Bible and the American Constitutional Tradition,” by guest speaker Daniel L. Dreisbach tonight (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Dreisbach is a professor in the School of Public Affairs at American University. He earned a doctor of philosophy degree from Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar, and a juris doctor degree from the University of Virginia. He has authored or edited 10 books, including, most recently, Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers.
Later this week, a second talk, “Liberty, License, and Virtuous Self-Government in John Milton’s Writings,†will be presented by David Urban, an English professor from Calvin College, on Friday, Sept. 21, 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.
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Sunday, September 16th, 2018
The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a doubles pickleball league! It will run Tuesday, Sept. 18, to Thursday, Oct. 18. The league is open for sign-ups in IMLeagues, so go find a partner and sign up!
All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Saturday, September 15th, 2018
The physical therapy research team is continuing its investigation on the big toe. This time, the focus is on bunions (hallux valgus). If you have a bunion, or two, our research team is interested in you! We will be collecting data on how bunions function.
If you’d like to know more or are interested in participating, please call Jamie at 503-803-8096.
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Friday, September 14th, 2018
The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a kickball intramural league! It will run Wednesday, Sept. 19, to Wednesday, Oct. 17. The league is open for sign-ups in IMLeagues, so go find a team and sign up!
All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Friday, September 14th, 2018
Are you interested in learning more about the role of the church in racial reconciliation? Join us for a discussion on this topic in Canyon Commons 103 on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mathetes, a time for students, faculty and community members to gather together and address current issues.
Elective chapel credit is available for all who participate. Questions? Contact Katherine Reamy (kreamy15@georgefox.edu).
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Friday, September 14th, 2018
The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a doubles pickleball league! It will run Tuesday, Sept. 18, to Thursday, Oct. 18. The league is open for sign-ups in IMLeagues, so go find a partner and sign up!
All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Friday, September 14th, 2018
Have you noticed changes occurring in how we are recycling as a university? Are you curious what led to these changes and how we are seeking to recycle in the future? Do you have some thoughts or ideas about recycling that you would like to dialogue around?
If so, join us for a meeting from 5 to 5:40 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24, in EHS 102. The meeting will include a 20-minute presentation on the state of recycling at George Fox, followed by about 20 minutes of question-and-answer time and open dialogue.
All are welcome and encouraged to bring questions and ideas! If you have any questions about this event, or if you are not able to make this meeting but have some questions regarding recycling on campus, you can email Trevor Woods at twoods@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Did you know Saturday, Sept. 15, is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month? To kick off this celebration, the intercultural life office will be partnering with our Latinx Heritage Club to do Koinonia at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, 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.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
The campus community is invited to a free Constitution Day address, “The Bible and the American Constitutional Tradition,” by guest speaker Daniel L. Dreisbach this Monday, Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Dreisbach is a professor in the School of Public Affairs at American University. He earned a doctor of philosophy degree from Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar, and a juris doctor degree from the University of Virginia. He has authored or edited 10 books, including, most recently, Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers.
Also next week, a second talk, “Liberty, License, and Virtuous Self-Government in John Milton’s Writings,†will be presented by David Urban, an English professor from Calvin College, on Friday, Sept. 21, 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.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Campus Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Aid course on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28. The cost is $100 for George Fox students, $150 for staff/faculty and $225 for all others. Space in the class is limited, so please register early if interested.
Additional details can be found on the registration form. Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
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.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Looking for a good book? Join one of our Diversity Book Discussion Groups, with Rebecca Hernandez, this fall. We’ll be reading and discussing Beyond Colorblind by Sarah Shin, in two separate sessions …
- Newberg Campus – Meets in Stevens 121 Thursdays from Sept. 27 through Oct. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m.
- Portland Center – Meets in PDS 290 Tuesdays on Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Rebecca is also offering an additional discussion group on the Newberg campus for the book Waking Up White by Debby Irving. The session will meet in Stevens 121 on Fridays (Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19) from 1 to 2 p.m.
Space is limited, so if you’re interested please sign up at this link.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Turnitin will be performing a scheduled maintenance update on Saturday, Sept. 22, and Turnitin services will be temporarily unavailable from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PDT) that day.
In FoxTALE Assignments that are using Turnitin, instructors are encouraged to check submission due dates to make sure assignments are not due during the Turnitin Sept. 22 maintenance update.
All other FoxTALE services will operate as usual. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Contact the Service Desk with any questions: 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Are you interested in addressing the issue of sex trafficking? Are you interested in partnering with an agency around the globe?
Come listen to Valerie Bellamy of Compassion First’s community development operations in East Java, Indonesia. She will be at the Portland Center (Room 155) from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20.
Bring your own lunch and find our more information about how you can get involved!
Contact Mickina Biagi (mbiagi14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Come watch your Bruins as the men’s soccer team opens conference play tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. with a rivalry game against Whitworth, followed by Whitman on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Both games will be at the Austin Sports Complex.
With a concession stand and the team currently playing some sweet soccer, an enjoyable time should be had by all.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Tonight (Friday), student activities is hosting the band Kings Kaleidoscope in Bauman Auditorium at 8 p.m.! Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Following the concert, at 11 p.m., there will be a campfire in the fire pit pavilion across campus! Be sure to make both!
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