Take note of Bruin Store hours for remainder of spring

Sunday, January 29th, 2017

The Bruin Store will be open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays for the remainder of the spring semester. For more details, call 503-554-2540.

Thank you!

‘Pastah J’ from Chicago speaks in chapel Tuesday morning

Sunday, January 29th, 2017

This week in chapel we have “Pastah J” joining us from Chicago. He has worked with elementary education and the arts in the inner city for a decade, and in the senior pastor at Canaan Community Church.

Come listen to “Pastah J’s” perspective as a part of what “We Believe” Tuesday at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. In Vespers Wednesday at 7 p.m., we will be looking at Psalm 139 as a continuation of our series “One.”

Reminder: Sign up for 125 Days of Wellness Challenge

Sunday, January 29th, 2017

Come and join us for the 125 Days of Wellness Challenge. What is it, exactly? It’s a George Fox University all-employee challenge to get moving! It’s a battle between teams for the most points. The winning team will take home George Fox swag, and the winning individual will take home a Fit Bit.

The challenge starts on Feb. 1, 2017, and runs for 125 days, ending on June 5. Teams will consist of between four to six people. Go to this link to sign up. Registration is open now and will close on Friday, Feb. 10. You can request to be assigned to a miscellaneous team or you can request to be on a team with a friend/coworker.

To view the point system, go the 125 Days of Wellness Challenge section on the bottom of this page. Not really a walker? No problem. You can view a conversion chart here to see how other activities calculate into steps. Let’s get moving, have some fun, and get healthier!

– Brought to you by the Staff Development Committee

Do you love to sing? Consider joining Master Chorus

Sunday, January 29th, 2017

Come join Master Chorus! This ensemble meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Ross 208. It is open to any student, past or present, as well as employees and community members.

We will be presenting Nico Muhly’s Senex Puerum Portabat and Alexander Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances on Friday, April, 21! Questions? Please contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2627.

Superintendent of Newberg School District speaks on campus tonight

Sunday, January 29th, 2017

Join us for a Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation tonight (Monday), when Kym LeBlanc-Esparza, superintendent of the Newberg School District, presents “K-12 Education and the American Dream” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

LeBlanc-Esparza will discuss the educational challenges associated with the American Dream. Among the questions to be discussed: “Can we equip students with 21st-century skills while ensuring all students have equal access to the American Dream? And what happens if we fall short?”

The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “The Future of the American Dream.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget tomorrow’s all-employee lunch

Sunday, January 29th, 2017

Let’s celebrate (slightly) longer days and (slightly) warmer temperatures together at an all-employee lunch tomorrow (Tuesday)! Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in a new location this one time only: Roberts 117.

Encourage your coworkers to join you for this bargain $3 lunch!

Come hear a cappella group Quakers and Notes tonight

Friday, January 27th, 2017

Do you like Pitch Perfect? Come support your George Fox a cappella group at the real-life Pitch Perfect competition! Quakers and Notes will be competing in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella quarterfinals tonight (Saturday) at 7 p.m. at Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, in Tualatin.

There are many collegiate a cappella groups from around Oregon George Fox will compete against. You can buy tickets online at this link or at the door. Quakers and Notes have been working very hard to get to this point, and we promise you will be entertained!

Questions? Contact Emily Davenport at edavenport14@georgefox.edu.

Cycling Club plans a ride for this afternoon

Friday, January 27th, 2017

The spring semester is well upon us and we have great news! The university’s Cycling Club is riding today (Saturday) at 2 p.m. We’ll meet in front of the Stevens Center. Forward this on to roommates and friends on campus if they don’t already get these notices.

Don’t love this weather? Well, we don’t mind much, but it does mean we don’t get out riding as much as we would like. We take careful consideration in group situations for routes and road conditions, and with this recent snow/ice/rain we haven’t been super excited about it. But as of late things have improved a lot!

Come join us! Contact Jesse Tonkinson (jtonkinson13@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Don’t forget to support Bruins at tonight’s basketball games

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

The Bruin basketball teams face the University of Puget Sound tonight (Friday) at 6 and 8 p.m. in two games with big playoff implications. Our women’s basketball team hopes to avenge a one-point loss earlier this season against an undefeated Loggers team. Our men’s team is in the hunt for a Northwest Conference tournament berth!

Here’s what’s in store for Friday:

  • It’s our Pink Zone and “Coaches vs. Cancer” night, which means lots of activities in store.
  • It’s going to be a Silent Night: Everyone in the stands will be silent until the Bruins score their 10th point. As soon as that happens, True Blue pandemonium will erupt!
  • During halftime of the 6 p.m. women’s game, some of our football players will face off against our Bruin coaches on the basketball court in a five-minute scrimmage. During the men’s halftime, we’ll honor our senior women athletes.
  • Lots of raffles and freebies in store, too. And don’t forget to bring $1 to enter the half-court shot for a chance to win $250.

You can learn more here. Don’t miss all the fun!

Come support a cappella group Quakers and Notes tomorrow night

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

Do you like Pitch Perfect? Come support your George Fox a cappella group at the real-life Pitch Perfect competition! Quakers and Notes will be competing in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella quarterfinals tomorrow night (Saturday) at 7 p.m. at Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, in Tualatin.

There are many collegiate a cappella groups from around Oregon George Fox will compete against. You can buy tickets online at this link or at the door. Quakers and Notes have been working very hard to get to this point, and we promise you will be entertained!

Questions? Contact Emily Davenport at edavenport14@georgefox.edu.

Free academic coaching available for students

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

If you know a students who could use help managing schedules, staying on top of assignments, or simply navigating college, please refer them to the ARC for academic coaching.

Academic coaching involves regular meetings for support and accountability. A student meets regularly – usually 25 to 50 minutes a week – with an ARC Consultant or Academic Success Coach to review syllabi, discuss weekly and semester schedules, and talk through strategies for success.

Meetings might include time on a class FoxTALE site to ensure the student is aware of assignments that are due, or the Academic Coach might work with the student to determine how to take effective notes and then how to use them. A weekly check-in enables a student to look at the big picture of all that is on one’s plate – multiple classes, work, relationships, other involvements, etc. Coaches build supportive relationships with students as they work together to develop strategies for personal and academic success.

Students can schedule academic coaching by emailing the_arc@georgefox.edu. Contact Heather Harney (hharney@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

List of funded innovation proposals posted

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

If you missed the announcement of the funded innovation proposals at last week’s all-employee meeting, the list is now published on the website here.

Questions? Email innovation@georgefox.edu.

Employees encouraged to take part in 125 Days of Wellness Challenge

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

Come and join us for the 125 Days of Wellness Challenge. What is it, exactly? It’s a George Fox University all-employee challenge to get moving! It’s a battle between teams for the most points. The winning team will take home George Fox swag, and the winning individual will take home a Fit Bit.

The challenge starts on Feb. 1, 2017, and runs for 125 days, ending on June 5. Teams will consist of between four to six people. Go to this link to sign up. Registration is open now and will close on Friday, Feb. 10. You can request to be assigned to a miscellaneous team or you can request to be on a team with a friend/coworker.

To view the point system, go the 125 Days of Wellness Challenge section on the bottom of this page. Not really a walker? No problem. You can view a conversion chart here to see how other activities calculate into steps. Let’s get moving, have some fun, and get healthier!

– Brought to you by the Staff Development Committee

Make plans to attend all-employee lunch Tuesday

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

Let’s celebrate (slightly) longer days and (slightly) warmer temperatures together at an all-employee lunch on Tuesday, Jan. 31! Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in a new location this one time only: Roberts 117.

Encourage your coworkers to join you for this bargain $3 lunch!

Join Fred Gregory for ‘Saint John’s Bible’ session today

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

Fred Gregory will conduct a turning of the page session this afternoon (Friday) on The Saint John’s Bible. He will be leafing through “Vol. 1: Pentateuch.” Come and “see the Word” as the biblical message comes to life in this historic illuminated Bible.

The session begins at 4:05 p.m. in the MLRC.

‘George Fox Employee Mortgage Program’ not affiliated with university

Wednesday, January 25th, 2017

You may have seen a “George Fox Employee Mortgage Program” advertised on Facebook or online. Please be aware that the program, while being offered by a George Fox alumnus, is not endorsed by or affiliated with the university in any way.

There’s still time to volunteer for ‘Night to Shine’ prom

Wednesday, January 25th, 2017

George Fox students and employees are again playing a key role in making “Night to Shine,” a prom for those with special needs, happen. It’s scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at Newberg Christian Church (2315 Villa Road).

The Newberg community will host this special night for the third year in a row. Come join us for a night of fun, complete with a dinner, dancing, laser tag, limo rides, hair, makeup, shoe shining, karaoke and more!

We are looking for volunteers! To sign up to volunteer, go to newbergcc.org/ntsvolunteer. Questions? Email Katlyn Kronschnabl (katlyn@newbergcc.org).

Join colleagues at all-employee lunch Tuesday

Wednesday, January 25th, 2017

Let’s celebrate (slightly) longer days and (slightly) warmer temperatures together at an all-employee lunch on Tuesday, Jan. 31! Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in a new location this one time only: Roberts 117.

Encourage your coworkers to join you for this bargain $3 lunch!

Fred Gregory presents ‘Saint John’s Bible’ session tomorrow

Wednesday, January 25th, 2017

Fred Gregory will conduct a turning of the page session tomorrow (Friday) on The Saint John’s Bible. He will be leafing through “Vol. 1: Pentateuch.” Come and “see the Word” as the biblical message comes to life in this historic illuminated Bible.

The session begins at 4:05 p.m. in the MLRC.

Don’t miss huge basketball games this Friday

Tuesday, January 24th, 2017

The Bruin basketball teams face the University of Puget Sound this Friday, Jan. 27, at 6 and 8 p.m. in two games with big playoff implications. Our women’s basketball team hopes to avenge a one-point loss earlier this season against an undefeated Loggers team. Our men’s team is in the hunt for a Northwest Conference tournament berth!

Here’s what’s in store for Friday:

  • It’s our Pink Zone and “Coaches vs. Cancer” night, which means lots of activities in store.
  • It’s going to be a Silent Night: Everyone in the stands will be silent until the Bruins score their 10th point. As soon as that happens, True Blue pandemonium will erupt!
  • During halftime of the 6 p.m. women’s game, some of our football players will face off against our Bruin coaches on the basketball court in a five-minute scrimmage. During the men’s halftime, we’ll honor our senior women athletes.
  • Lots of raffles and freebies in store, too. And don’t forget to bring $1 to enter the half-court shot for a chance to win $250.

You can learn more here. Don’t miss all the fun!