Sunday, September 10th, 2017
We are looking for a child actor between the ages of 4 and 11 years old for a student short film (the younger the better, boy or girl). It’s a really fun, spunky film about a child trying to keep the leaves from falling off the trees.
Email, text or call Gina Dodds at 503-881-3221 if you have any interest! We’ll be shooting the film in late September and early October, so we’d love to hear from you as soon as possible!
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Saturday, September 9th, 2017
The Office of Spiritual Life is taking a love offering for Friendswood Friends Church in Houston, Texas. Friendswood Friends is a member of the Evangelical Friends Church-Mid America Yearly Meeting. The town of Friendswood was significantly impacted by Hurricane Harvey, and the church is working to address the many needs in the community.
In chapel this past week, we collected money from students to send along, and we want to extend to staff and faculty the same opportunity to join our students in blessing the church in their relief efforts. Please bring your cash donation to the Office of Spiritual Life by Sept. 12. Because this is a love offering, these donations are not tax-deductible.
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Friday, September 8th, 2017
The Office of Spiritual Life is taking a love offering for Friendswood Friends Church in Houston, Texas. Friendswood Friends is a member of the Evangelical Friends Church-Mid America Yearly Meeting. The town of Friendswood was significantly impacted by Hurricane Harvey, and the church is working to address the many needs in the community.
In chapel this past week, we collected money from students to send along, and we want to extend to staff and faculty the same opportunity to join our students in blessing the church in their relief efforts. Please bring your cash donation to the Office of Spiritual Life by Sept. 12. Because this is a love offering, these donations are not tax-deductible.
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Thursday, September 7th, 2017
Do you want to practice Spanish conversation? Bring your lunch to the Spanish table and practice speaking with Erick Torres. Erick will be the one at the table with the Maya calendar. This is casual and fun conversation without any pressure!
The table will be open between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons each Friday in September, as well as on Oct. 13, 20 and 27, Nov. 3, 10 and 17, and Dec. 1 and 8.
Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferding@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Thursday, September 7th, 2017
Please join us at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, at the Centennial Tower for a moment of prayer in honor of those affected by the events of 9/11/2001.
– Hosted by the Veterans United Association
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Thursday, September 7th, 2017
Tired of waiting in long lines at the Bruin Den? Head next door to the Bruin Bites and choose from a variety of specialty sandwiches and flatbreads heated to order, house-made soups, Caravan coffee, fresh pastries and a wide selection of grab ‘n go salads, wraps, breakfast items, etc.
Bruin Bites is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Thursday, September 7th, 2017
Are you first aid-trained and certified? If so, we need you to volunteer to work at the first aid tent during the six home football games this season!
Two volunteers are needed for each home game, so if you can do all or some of them, please contact Mark Stone at 503-554-2090 or e-mail him at mstone@georgefox.edu.
The dates of the games are Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30 (a 7 p.m. game), Oct. 14, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4.
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Thursday, September 7th, 2017
We are still accepting applications for the 2017-18 Winter Spil trip to Nepal (estimated Dec. 27, 2017 to Jan. 6, 2018). This particular trip will be a time of intense exposure to people and local missionaries who have experienced extreme disaster following multiple earthquakes in 2015 and more recently severe flooding in 2017.
We will be working with Evangelical Friends Mission and partnering with local missionaries. To access the application and for more details, visit georgefox.edu/spiltrips. Applications will close on Friday, Sept. 15.
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Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
Go check out the new and improved Bruin Boards at bruinboards.georgefox.edu! This is a great place to buy, sell and connect with the George Fox community.
- Want great deals to the local stores in Newberg?
- Need a place to rent?
- Want to share your skills?
- Need to sell your unwanted items?
You can find all of these things and more on Bruin Boards!
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Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
Do you want to practice Spanish conversation? Bring your lunch to the Spanish table and practice speaking with Erick Torres. Erick will be the one at the table with the Maya calendar. This is casual and fun conversation without any pressure!
The table will be open between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons each Friday in September, as well as on Oct. 13, 20 and 27, Nov. 3, 10 and 17, and Dec. 1 and 8.
Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferding@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
Please join us at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, at the Centennial Tower for a moment of prayer in honor of those affected by the events of 9/11/2001.
– Hosted by the Veterans United Association
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Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
In order to promote equitable hiring practices and inclusivity in the workplace, and to further encourage the Be Known promise to our students, George Fox offers Search Advocate Training. The workshop establishes a theoretical foundation of current research about implicit bias and diversity, information about the changing legal landscape in hiring, and an overview of inclusive employment principles.
Rebecca Hernandez and Laura Hartley will offer two sessions this fall …
- Session I: Wednesday, Sept. 27, and Friday, Sept, 29, noon to 4:30 p.m. both days (lunch provided both days)
- Session II: Saturday, Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (breakfast and lunch provided)
The Sept. 27 and 29 sessions will be in Hoover 104; the Sept. 30 session will be in Roberts Center 117. If interested, please click on this link. If you have questions, please contact Rebecca at rhernandez@georgefox.edu or Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
We are looking for a child actor between the ages of 4 and 11 years old for a student short film (the younger the better, boy or girl). It’s a really fun, spunky film about a child trying to keep the leaves from falling off the trees.
Email, text or call Gina Dodds at 503-881-3221 if you have any interest! We’ll be shooting the film in late September and early October, so we’d love to hear from you as soon as possible!
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Tuesday, September 5th, 2017
Many of you may have noticed a layer of ash on your cars over the past couple days. This is related to the Oregon wildfires that are currently burning throughout the state. As a result, the air quality in this region is poor (especially for those with lung conditions such as asthma). It is recommended to avoid or exercise caution when exercising outside until conditions clear.
If you have questions or need to speak with a health care professional about concerns, please contact the university’s Health and Counseling Center at 503-554-2340.
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Tuesday, September 5th, 2017
Academic Resource Center appointments are officially available for the semester! For students to fully benefit from this resource, it is critical that they know the ARC exists and what it is.
If you are interested in an ARC consultant visiting your class and giving a brief talk about the ARC, please email Maddie Lowen at mlowen@georgefox.edu. These brief talks can be as short as five to 10 minutes, depending on your classes’ needs, and are a great way for students to put a face to the ARC and better understand the resources available to them.
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Tuesday, September 5th, 2017
The forecast report states we are in for some hot weather over the several days. Please take a few minutes to read this information on staying safe during extreme heat.
- Canyon Commons (south door entrance) and Klages Center (Student Union Building) have 24/7 card access for all students.
- The Red Cross has several best practices for keeping safe and well during the heat.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
- Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing. Avoid dark clothing.
- Slow down, stay in the shade and avoid extended time in the sun.
- If you must be in the sun, keep water with you.
- Find a cool place to stay during the heat of the day.
- For more information on what to do when temperatures rise, you may download the Red Cross Mobile App.
- Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion: leg cramps, flushed skin, dizziness, fainting, headache, excessive sweating without physical exertion
- Do not hesitate to contact 911 if you are experiencing heat-related symptoms.
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Tuesday, September 5th, 2017
Attention Newberg campus employees: University photographer Sarah Small will be at the Crisman Crossing bridge for a scheduled photo shoot today (Wednesday) between 10 a.m. and noon.
If your employee photo on the university website is in need of updating, this is your chance to get it done! Not sure if you need a retake? If your existing photo is more than two years old, is poorly lit, is out of focus, and/or has a gray, brown or black background, it’s time for an update.
No appointment is necessary, and each photo subject will be done in only a minute or two. Solid, neutral clothing colors are recommended.
Questions? Feel free to contact Sarah at ssmall@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, September 5th, 2017
Do you plan to travel internationally for business or vacation? Will you be going on Juniors Abroad? Will you be going on a study-abroad trip?
If you answered “yes†to any of these questions, you will need a passport. On Thursday and Friday, Sept. 28-29, we will host a representative from the U.S. Post Office in Canyon Commons 102 to help you get your new passport or renew your passport. Save the date and mark your calendar!
This event is open to all – the community and the university. More information to come later.
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Tuesday, September 5th, 2017
In his latest blog piece, President Robin Baker commends Coach Chris Casey and his Bruin football team, who showed character and class following a tough 30-28 loss to No. 15-ranked Wisconsin-Platteville last week.
You can read it here.
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Tuesday, September 5th, 2017
The Office of Student Life would like to share that Kristi Welker has been hired as the director of commuter life. Her office is located on the third floor of the Stevens Center. She is excited to work with commuter students this year, and her role is to help them in their college journey at George Fox.
If you know commuter students who need help feeling connected here, feel free to email her at kwelker@georgefox.edu, stop by the student life office or call her at 503-554-2308.
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