Upcoming home athletic events

Monday, November 21st, 2016

Wednesday, Nov. 23, 6 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs. Redlands, Wheeler Sports Center
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 8 p.m. – Men’s Basketball vs. Chapman, Wheeler Sports Center
Saturday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m. – Men’s Basketball vs. California Lutheran, Wheeler Sports Center
Monday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs. Pacific (Ore.), Wheeler Sports Center
Monday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m. – Men’s Basketball vs. Pacific (Ore.), Wheeler Sports Center

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.

College of Business dean candidate speaks today in Hoover 105

Monday, November 21st, 2016

Faculty, students and staff are invited to hear Brian Strow present on “George Fox University’s College of Business in the Next Five Years” today (Tuesday) from 11 a.m. to noon in Hoover 105.

Strow is a candidate for the position of dean of the College of Business. He has a doctorate in American economic history, public finance and international political economy from Vanderbilt University, and is a professor of economics at Western Kentucky University and director of the WKU Center for the Study of Capitalism.

Questions? Contact Linda Crossland (lcrossland@georgefox.edu).

Reminder: There is no Vespers tonight

Monday, November 21st, 2016

Remember there is so Vespers service tonight (Tuesday)! Happy Thanksgiving! Safe travels, and we will see you back next week. Peace.

Pick up your lost and found items before Thanksgiving

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

The lost and found is stuffed already with items like water bottles, coffee mugs, an insulin pump, earbuds, jackets, hats and scarves, textbooks, notebooks, eyeglasses, jewelry, lunch bags, etc., so stop by the security office before Thanksgiving to be reunited with your misplaced items!

Also, would the person who contacted security about Love INC donations please stop by the security office please?

Thank you,
– Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu)

All invited to Thanksgiving Chapel Tuesday morning

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

Happy Thanksgiving! This week in Tuesday morning chapel (10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium) we are having our Thanksgiving Chapel. We will have communion tables and hear from students who have stories of gratitude.

Vespers will not be happening Wednesday night since it is the day before Thanksgiving. We hope you have safe travels and a peaceful time. See you Tuesday!

Come see seniors’ LACI work today in EHS, Hoover

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

Come see and celebrate our seniors’ capstone projects at LACI exhibit day today (Monday) from noon until 4 p.m.! Exhibits will be located in the EHS (Ron Gregory) Atrium and Hoover lower lobby.

Our theme this year is “Islam and the West.” If you have questions, please contact Laurie Fair in the academic affairs office at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu.

Fitness Center Thanksgiving Break Hours

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

The Wheeler Fitness Center’s Thanksgiving break hours are as follows:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 23, Closing early at 8 p.m.
  • Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24-25: Closed
  • Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 26-27: Normal hours (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. & 1-7 p.m.)

Art Talk hosts interior designer Jennifer Leonard tonight

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

Join us tonight (Monday) to hear from interior designer Jennifer Leonard, founder of Nifelle Design – Fine Interiors in Portland. The company mission is to create beautiful, functional and authentic spaces that reflect each individual client. Jennifer is proud to lead a service-oriented firm known for listening to its clients’ needs and achieving their goals in a collaborative manner.

Come to the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) tonight at 6 p.m. to hear about Jennifer’s experiences as an interior designer.

Apply now to lead a Life Group this spring

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

The Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life is looking for leaders for next semester’s Lent (Spring) Life Groups. Life Groups begin the week of Feb. 12 and culminate the week of March 19 (six weeks). Leaders may host Life Groups on campus, at a nearby coffee shop or in their homes.

Interested? Please use this link to apply by Monday, Jan. 16. Contact Kearsten McCoy (kmccoy@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Check out pieces for sale today outside ceramics lab

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

If you want to support your peers/students and are looking for some wonderful Christmas gifts, stop by outside the ceramics lab today (Monday) sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. and check out the work that has been made by ceramic art students!

Contact Annie Lunt (alunt13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Courier schedule for Thanksgiving week

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

Just a reminder that the courier will be delivering on Monday and Wednesday this week. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgfox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Take your bike home over holiday breaks

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

Now that the sun has gone south for the winter, and your bike is getting wet and rusty on the bike racks, it might be a good idea to take it back home next week!

Students: If you are still using your bike, then please move it to your dorm room during Thanksgiving break and also over Christmas break to prevent it from being a potential target for thieves. And as always, put the thickest U-lock on it that you can afford and NEVER leave it unlocked!

College of Business dean candidate presents lecture tomorrow

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

Faculty, students and staff are invited to hear Brian Strow present on “George Fox University’s College of Business in the Next Five Years” tomorrow (Tuesday) from 11 a.m. to noon in Hoover 105.

Strow is a candidate for the position of dean of the College of Business. He has a doctorate in American economic history, public finance and international political economy from Vanderbilt University, and is a professor of economics at Western Kentucky University and director of the WKU Center for the Study of Capitalism.

Questions? Contact Linda Crossland (lcrossland@georgefox.edu).

Come see work of PT department at Research Symposium Dec. 8

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

The Graduate School of Physical Therapy invites the university community to its third annual Research Symposium on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons (Rooms 101 and 102).

Physical therapy doctoral faculty and students will present seven rehabilitation research topics. Light refreshments will be served.

Questions? Contact Linda Dallof (ldallof@georgefox.edu).

Make plans to attend World’s Got Talent tonight

Friday, November 18th, 2016

Join us tonight (Saturday) at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium to experience the diverse cultural talent within the George Fox community at this year’s World’s Got Talent show!

All are welcome to come and join the amazing mix of students we have represented in our community with a night of performance, food and learning! We all resonate with culture in different ways, so be a part of the celebration by engaging in the cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds we bring to George Fox! This event is free to attend.

If you own a drum, bring it! Those who do will have the opportunity to join in on a hand-drum circle at the end of the show.

Questions? Contact Mikaela Smith at smithm16@georgefox.edu.

Join in community bike ride this morning

Friday, November 18th, 2016

Join the George Fox Cycling Club this morning (Saturday) for a bike ride! All are welcome as we join as a biking community and get some fresh air and exercise. We will be meeting outside of Stevens Center at 8 a.m.

Please wear your helmet (we have some extras if you don’t have one) and come ready for a fun, refreshing time! Find us on Facebook (“George Fox Cycling Club”) if you want to know about more group rides and biking information.

Come see diverse cultural talent at World’s Got Talent show tomorrow night

Thursday, November 17th, 2016

Join us tomorrow (Saturday) at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium to experience the diverse cultural talent within the George Fox community at this year’s World’s Got Talent show!

All are welcome to come and join the amazing mix of students we have represented in our community with a night of performance, food and learning! We all resonate with culture in different ways, so be a part of the celebration by engaging in the cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds we bring to George Fox! This event is free to attend.

If you own a drum, bring it! Those who do will have the opportunity to join in on a hand-drum circle at the end of the show.

Questions? Contact Mikaela Smith at smithm16@georgefox.edu.

Six staff and administrator positions currently open

Thursday, November 17th, 2016

Six staff and administrator positions are currently open. Listed in order of recency, they are:

  • Director of IDEA Center – Career and Academic Planning
  • Associate Director of Advancement Communications and Grants
  • Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
  • Administrative Assistant, Oregon Writing Project Collaborative
  • Library Assistant, Part Time
  • Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant

The link to each of these position announcements can be found at jobs.georgefox.edu. If you know of someone you believe might provide a good fit for any of these jobs, please refer the person to the website for information about the job and instructions about applying.

Work of seniors on display this Monday at LACI exhibit

Thursday, November 17th, 2016

Come see and celebrate our seniors’ capstone projects at LACI exhibit day this Monday, Nov. 21, from noon until 4 p.m.! Exhibits will be located in the EHS (Ron Gregory) Atrium and Hoover lower lobby.

Our theme this year is “Islam and the West.” If you have questions, please contact Laurie Fair in the academic affairs office at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu.

Apply now to lead a Life Group this spring

Thursday, November 17th, 2016

The Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life is looking for leaders for next semester’s Lent (Spring) Life Groups. Life Groups begin the week of Feb. 12 and culminate the week of March 19 (six weeks). Leaders may host Life Groups on campus, at a nearby coffee shop or in their homes.

Interested? Please use this link to apply by Monday, Jan. 16. Contact Kearsten McCoy (kmccoy@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.