Deadline to sign up for Georgies host auditions is tonight

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

Do you think you have what it takes to host this year’s Georgies Athletic Award Ceremony? We are currently hosting auditions for a funny, confident and relaxed host(s). Everyone is welcome to apply!

If interested, please fill out this form. Audition slots will be assigned after completion of the form. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Jan. 25). Please contact Stacy Kozlowski (skozlowsk14@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Catch free big band swing concert in Bauman tomorrow night

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

The George Fox University Jazz Ensemble, in collaboration with Bravo! Concerts Northwest, will perform classic big band swing music in a concert series this weekend. The series begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, in Bauman Auditorium, featuring guest artist Michael Kissinger on clarinet. Admission is free.

The concert series also includes a 7:30 p.m. concert on Saturday, Jan. 27,  at the Madeleine Church (3123 N.E. 24th Ave., in Portland), and a 3:30 p.m. performance on Sunday, Jan. 28, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (426 E. 4th Plain Blvd., in Vancouver). Tickets for the Portland and Vancouver concerts are available at bravoconcerts.com. Students 18 and younger are free at the Portland and Vancouver concerts with a paid adult.

Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Kenya serve trip team selling donuts, raffle tickets tomorrow night

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

Nursing’s Kenya serve trip team will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts and raffle tickets at the basketball games against Willamette tomorrow night (Friday) at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cost is only $1 for a donut!

Come support your Bruins and enjoy some delicious donuts while supporting our team. One winner will be announced for the raffle, but you do not have to be present to win!

Contact Hannah Thom (hthom16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

MLK scholar makes special presentation on campus Feb. 8

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

In recognition of Black History Month, the university is hosting a special presentation, “Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Inner Life and Global Vision,” featuring Clayborne Carson, one of the nation’s most renowned scholars of King. The free lecture runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, in Room 101 of the Canyon Commons dining hall.

Carson is the Martin Luther King, Jr., Centennial Professor of History and the Ronnie Lott Founding Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute. He has devoted most of his professional life to the study of King and the movements King inspired. Carson’s scholarly publications have focused on African-American protest movements and political thought of the period after World War II.

In 1985, the late Coretta Scott King invited Carson to edit and publish the papers of Martin Luther King, Jr. Under Carson’s direction, the King Papers Project has produced seven volumes of The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Carson’s visit is being arranged through the Organization of American Historians. It is being cohosted by the Center for Peace and Justice and the Department of History, Sociology and Politics.

Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call or email Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2140.

Catholic Mass held this morning in Prayer Chapel

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

All are invited to attend Mass in the Prayer Chapel at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) with Fr. Juan Pablo Segura of the Saint John Society as the celebrant. Catholic students and employees are encouraged to receive the sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation beforehand starting at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

The Saint John Society is an international apostolate focused on engaging college students and energizing their faith in Christ.

Contact Maricruz Arias (marias15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Narnia and Lewis discussed in special guest lecture tonight

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

All are invited to a special guest lecture tonight (Thursday), as Micah Watson of Calvin College presents a talk entitled “The Politics of Narnia: C.S. Lewis on Totalitarianism and Freedom” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Watson is coming as a guest of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.

Watson is coauthor of C. S. Lewis on Politics and the Natural Law (Cambridge University Press, 2016). Contact Mark David Hall (mhall@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Study in Daniel continues tonight in Vespers

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

We are still talking through Daniel tonight (Wednesday) in Vespers and would love for you to join us!

Use this as a time to center yourself, as we are halfway through the week. We will have a wonderful time of worship and a dynamic time of teaching.

See you at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium!

Entrepreneur extraordinaire on tap for next Industry Insiders event on Jan. 31

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

Kelly Hagglund, principal broker and owner of The Kelly Group, kicks off the spring College of Business Industry Insiders series on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from noon to 12:45 p.m. in Hoover 103.

Come hear how Kelly followed God’s voice and built a successful business that has earned her accolades throughout the Oregon business community over the last 20 years. Register here for a free lunch, and enjoy conversation about the integration of faith and business.

Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Complimentary tickets available for the Build, Remodel & Landscape Show

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

We have complimentary tickets available to the 2018 Build, Remodel & Landscape Show coming up Feb. 2-4 at the Oregon Convention Center.

Employees can pick up two tickets each ($12 total value) at the Information Services desk in the Stevens Center. Portland and Salem employees can request tickets by calling the information desk at ext. 0.

We have a limited supply, so please request/pick them up only if you are reasonably certain you will attend.

Interested in hosting the Georgies? Sign up to audition

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

Do you think you have what it takes to host this year’s Georgies Athletic Award Ceremony? We are currently hosting auditions for a funny, confident and relaxed host(s). Everyone is welcome to apply!

If interested, please fill out this form. Audition slots will be assigned after completion of the form. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25. Please contact Stacy Kozlowski (skozlowsk14@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Join in festivities of Bruin FanFest this Saturday

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

Come support men’s and women’s basketball and reconnect with alumni at Bruin FanFest on Saturday, Jan. 27. The event begins at 3:30 p.m., just prior to the 4 p.m. tip-off of the women’s basketball game against Linfield. The men will tip off at 6 p.m.

The festivities will include:

  • Free Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwiches for the first 100 George Fox alumni through the doors
  • A Polaroid photo booth (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
  • A bounce house and fun blow-up games for children of all ages (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
  • A caricature artist to capture hand-drawn memories from the evening (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Face painting and poster making to show your Bruin pride (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Exclusive Bruin FanFest T-shirt for sale
  • And more!

Questions? Contact the sports marketing department (sportsmarketing@georgefox.edu).

PT clinic is open for business

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

Happy 2018! Spring semester is here and the university’s physical therapy clinic is open and ready to serve your needs. We are located in the Roberts Center and open Monday through Friday.

Give us a call at 503-554-2479 to talk with a therapist or to schedule an appointment. We want you to feel great as you begin the new year!

Support PT team’s trip to Africa by buying raffle tickets Saturday

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

The George Fox physical therapy program is doing a 50/50 raffle during the women’s basketball game at 4 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 27! We are raising money for a serve trip to Africa in June where we will be giving free physical therapy to those in need.

Please consider participating or donating to our cause. We appreciate it. Thank you!

Contact Justine Benner (jbenner12@georgefox.edu) for more information.

The Canales Brothers return to chapel this morning

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

Join us this morning (Tuesday) as we welcome back the Canales Brothers for their second week of teaching. They will be diving deeper into how to discover God’s calling over your life. If you missed last week you will want to make sure you come today!

We will see you at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium for worship and their awesome message!

Bruin FanFest is this Saturday!

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

Come support men’s and women’s basketball and reconnect with alumni at Bruin FanFest on Saturday, Jan. 27. The event begins at 3:30 p.m., just prior to the 4 p.m. tip-off of the women’s basketball game against Linfield. The men will tip off at 6 p.m.

The festivities will include:

  • Free Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwiches for the first 100 George Fox alumni through the doors
  • A Polaroid photo booth (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
  • A bounce house and fun blow-up games for children of all ages (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
  • A caricature artist to capture hand-drawn memories from the evening (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Face painting and poster making to show your Bruin pride (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Exclusive Bruin FanFest T-shirt for sale
  • And more!

Questions? Contact the sports marketing department (sportsmarketing@georgefox.edu).

Winter drama ‘Tongue of a Bird’ opens in Wood-Mar Thursday

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

The George Fox theatre department opens Ellen McLaughlin’s drama Tongue of a Bird on Thursday. Come join us for this thought-provoking show (note: the production does have mature themes).

Student tickets are free both Thursdays, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. Bring your student ID to the door. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Jan. 25-27 and Feb. 1-3 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Feb. 4 . Reserve your seat online and bring your George Fox ID with you to show at the door. You may also purchase additional tickets online. Tickets are also available for pick-up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

Talent search: We’re looking for host(s) for 2018 Georgies Award Ceremony

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

Do you think you have what it takes to host this year’s Georgies Athletic Award Ceremony? We are currently hosting auditions for a funny, confident and relaxed host(s). Everyone is welcome to apply!

If interested, please fill out this form. Audition slots will be assigned after completion of the form. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25. Please contact Stacy Kozlowski (skozlowsk14@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Guest speaker from Calvin College lectures on C.S. Lewis Thursday

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

All are invited to a special guest lecture this Thursday, Jan. 25, as Micah Watson of Calvin College presents a talk entitled “The Politics of Narnia: C.S. Lewis on Totalitarianism and Freedom” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Watson is coming as a guest of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.

Watson is coauthor of C. S. Lewis on Politics and the Natural Law (Cambridge University Press, 2016). Contact Mark David Hall (mhall@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Big band swing music concert series begins in Bauman on Friday

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

The George Fox University Jazz Ensemble, in collaboration with Bravo! Concerts Northwest, will perform classic big band swing music in a concert series this weekend. The series begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, in Bauman Auditorium, featuring guest artist Michael Kissinger on clarinet. Admission is free.

The concert series also includes a 7:30 p.m. concert on Saturday, Jan. 27,  at the Madeleine Church (3123 N.E. 24th Ave., in Portland), and a 3:30 p.m. performance on Sunday, Jan. 28, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (426 E. 4th Plain Blvd., in Vancouver). Tickets for the Portland and Vancouver concerts are available at bravoconcerts.com. Students 18 and younger are free at the Portland and Vancouver concerts with a paid adult.

Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Korean women’s choir sings in chapel this morning

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

Join us in chapel this morning (Tuesday) as we welcome the Korean Christian Women’s Choir. You will not want to miss the opportunity to hear these lovely ladies sing.

All are invited to join us at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. See you there!