Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
Join us for Vespers tonight (Wednesday) as we continue our study in the book of Daniel. This semester is going by quickly, and we have so enjoyed our time in this book.
If you have missed the last couple weeks, we would love to have you join us tonight at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Come worship and learn with us. See you there!
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
The university community is invited to a free Jazz Dialogues Concert at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Bauman Auditorium.
This is our third annual unique, interdisciplinary presentation. This year’s lecture/recital is entitled “Jazz Dialogues: Storytime and All That Jazz.†It features a lecture and children’s book readings by Beth LaForce, professor of education, assisted by elementary education students, and performances by the university’s Jazz Ensemble, which will play the music of Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk and more.
See you there! Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
If you are a veteran or have a family member who is a veteran, please join the Veterans United Association’s prayer group for our weekly prayer time today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. in the ASC office.
Contact Spencer Caraballo (scaraballo15@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
Please take a moment to click on the link below to nominate the student-athlete you think best represents the Be Known promise of a George Fox student through their athletic representation. The Bruin Award will be presented at the 2018 Georgies athletic award ceremony, open to everyone at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, in Bauman Auditorium! Click on the link to vote now!
Bruin Award Nomination Form
To help guide you, here is a description of the “Be Known†promise …
“Be known means to be understood, valued, encouraged and uplifted. At George Fox, to be known means that professors and staff connect with students in authentic ways – personally, academically, spiritually – recognizing that we all come to this place with different backgrounds, life experiences and dreams for the future. To be known means that students not only learn new ideas, they share their own. To be known means to be heard.â€
Questions? Contact Stacy Kozlowski (skozlowski14@georgefox.edu).
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
Registration for the 2017 summer online term at George Fox is now open! Space is limited to 20 students per class, and sections are filling up quickly (though all currently have room for more students). Please let your students know about this resource!
All online courses are offered at 50 percent off tuition, a huge savings, and are taught by experienced George Fox professors. Courses include topics in art history, biology, math, music, physics, sociology, BIBL 100 Bible Survey, and more! Students can check out the options at this link.
Questions? Email online program director Brian Doak at bdoak@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, March 12th, 2018
The university community is invited to a free Jazz Dialogues Concert at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, March 15, in Bauman Auditorium.
This is our third annual unique, interdisciplinary presentation. This year’s lecture/recital is entitled “Jazz Dialogues: Storytime and All That Jazz.†It features a lecture and children’s book readings by Beth LaForce, professor of education, assisted by elementary education students, and performances by the university’s Jazz Ensemble, which will play the music of Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk and more.
See you there! Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Monday, March 12th, 2018
Ready to see some professors get a pie in the face? Today is your lucky day.
Immediately following chapel, at about 11:45 a.m., professors Kelly Chang, Chris Koch and David Martinez, as well as student life’s Matt Dyment, will get “pied” by students in support of a missions trip to Nicaragua.
Swing by the area outside the MLRC to see it happen! Contact Julia Toews (jtoews17@georgefox.edu) for more information.
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Monday, March 12th, 2018
Join us for chapel this morning (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium for some worship and teaching. This is a great time to slow down before the week gets busy, and just reflect on how your spirit is doing. Use this time to fix your gaze on the one who created you.
We hope you will join us!
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Monday, March 12th, 2018
Registration for the 2017 summer online term at George Fox is now open! Space is limited to 20 students per class, and sections are filling up quickly (though all currently have room for more students). Please let your students know about this resource!
All online courses are offered at 50 percent off tuition, a huge savings, and are taught by experienced George Fox professors. Courses include topics in art history, biology, math, music, physics, sociology, BIBL 100 Bible Survey, and more! Students can check out the options at this link.
Questions? Email online program director Brian Doak at bdoak@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, March 12th, 2018
Hungry for discounts? “Lettuce†share a link to our local restaurants page, where you’ll find a smorgasbord of delicious deals cooked up just for our George Fox community! Check it out and “spread†the word!
Questions? Contact Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, March 12th, 2018
Come join Nutrition Matters as Emily Forbes from “Love and Plants” gives a cooking demonstration on how to make Irish-inspired food. Join us at 5 p.m. today (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons 101. Free food is available afterwards, and credit is available for nutrition classes.
Contact Kelsey Herschberger (kherschberger14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Monday, March 12th, 2018
Please take a moment to click on the link below to nominate the student-athlete you think best represents the Be Known promise of a George Fox student through their athletic representation. The Bruin Award will be presented at the 2018 Georgies athletic award ceremony, open to everyone at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, in Bauman Auditorium! Click on the link to vote now!
Bruin Award Nomination Form
To help guide you, here is a description of the “Be Known†promise …
“Be known means to be understood, valued, encouraged and uplifted. At George Fox, to be known means that professors and staff connect with students in authentic ways – personally, academically, spiritually – recognizing that we all come to this place with different backgrounds, life experiences and dreams for the future. To be known means that students not only learn new ideas, they share their own. To be known means to be heard.â€
Questions? Contact Stacy Kozlowski (skozlowski14@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, March 11th, 2018
The Portland Writing Center is seeking a new writing consultant who is enthusiastic about helping fellow graduate and adult degree students understand the components of effective writing. Portland Writing Center consultants are current degree-completion and graduate students who work four to eight hours per week meeting with students in face-to-face or online sessions at the Portland Writing Center.
Writing consultant duties include helping students with the following: (1) thinking through ideas for a writing assignment; (2) considering writing choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, cohesion, and organization; (3) developing ideas with specific evidence; (4) improving research strategies; (5) applying proper documentation and formatting; and (6) understanding basic grammar and mechanics.
Click here for a consultant job description, and click here for a consultant application. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For more information, contact Jennie Harrop, Portland Writing Center director, at 503-554-6024 or jharrop@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, March 11th, 2018
​The next Wellness Challenge is here! The Wellness Challenge “Spring Part 2” will run from Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 27.
Here are the details:
- Prizes: There will be a random drawing for a Fitbit, two free staff lunches and water bottles.
- How drawing entries are earned: One per week participated, one per weekly challenge completed, one per 25 points earned, one per wellness event hosted and posted on the Facebook page. And, “Challenge Part 1” participants get entries for the weeks they participated.
- Report your progress: Use this link.
For the first challenge, March 12-17: Participate in an activity from the physical therapy department’s Health and Wellness Week.
Also, join in the conversation on Facebook here.
– Staff Development Committee
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Sunday, March 11th, 2018
The Biblical Basis for Peacemaking class will host the classic film Of Gods and Men, raising questions for discussion regarding violence and nonviolence. All are welcome to join us from 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in EHS 102. Chapel elective credit is available, and snacks will be provided.
Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Sunday, March 11th, 2018
Please take a moment to click on the link below to nominate the student-athlete you think best represents the Be Known promise of a George Fox student through their athletic representation. The Bruin Award will be presented at the 2018 Georgies athletic award ceremony, open to everyone at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, in Bauman Auditorium! Click on the link to vote now!
Bruin Award Nomination Form
To help guide you, here is a description of the “Be Known†promise …
“Be known means to be understood, valued, encouraged and uplifted. At George Fox, to be known means that professors and staff connect with students in authentic ways – personally, academically, spiritually – recognizing that we all come to this place with different backgrounds, life experiences and dreams for the future. To be known means that students not only learn new ideas, they share their own. To be known means to be heard.â€
Questions? Contact Stacy Kozlowski (skozlowski14@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, March 11th, 2018
Looking for an ideal networking opportunity? Join us for a free special event, Speed Networking, from 7 to 9 p.m. this Thursday, March 15, in the Chehalem Cultural Center ballroom (415 E. Sheridan St., in Newberg). Although admission is free, you still need to register.
Bring your business cards! Students, alumni and professionals will have opportunities to create connections and learn about a variety of fields at this speed and social networking event. Business-appropriate attire is recommended. Appetizers and water will be served.
The event is sponsored by the university’s MBA programs and the Business Leadership Society. Faculty, please tell your students about this!
To register, and for more information on networking tips and business attire, visit this link.
Questions? Contact Allie Duncan at aduncan@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, March 11th, 2018
The lost and found is once again filled to the brim, so please come to the security office to claim your lost items by Friday afternoon, March 16. All items not reunited with their owners will be donated to charitable causes that afternoon.
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Saturday, March 10th, 2018
The School of Physical Therapy is hosting its second annual Health and Wellness Week March 12-17. This event is designed to impact Newberg and surrounding communities through nutrition, exercise and behavioral health classes, a 5K run/walk, and a pool party for kids.
Classes are free and open to the public. The 5K run/walk has an entry fee of $10 for students and $25 for the general public. To learn more or to register for the events, visit georgefox.edu/health.
Questions? Contact Tyler Cuddeford at tcuddeford@georgefox.edu.
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Saturday, March 10th, 2018
Do you have back pain? Register now for the Tuesday, March 13, spine/back care class (part of Health and Wellness week) to experience moving better with less pain! Space is limited, so register today at georgefox.edu/health. The class will be held at 6 p.m. in the Roberts Center.
Nearly 80 percent of the population will experience back pain in their lifetime, as pain is often provoked with various postures and movements. This class will focus on both acute and chronic low-back pain and will provide state-of-the-art innovative strategies for maintaining a healthy back. The class is free and open to the public, so tell your family, friends and neighbors!
More information on Health and Wellness Week is available at the above link.
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