ASC is hosting the last dance of the year, Spring Formal, at the Crystal Ballroom this Sunday, April 24. We are still in need of some faculty and staff/administrators to help chaperon the event. Chaperons will be provided with a gift card and a fun time! Spouses are welcome to join along.
If you are interested, please contact Charlotte Gray (cgray12@georgefox.edu).
Come say goodbye to Sandy Gidding this Friday, April 22, in the Stevens Center atrium from noon to 1 p.m. Sandy is embarking on a new journey after 33 years in the Newberg and George Fox communities. Come celebrate Sandy, say your goodbyes and enjoy some coffee and pastries!
Note: Per Sandy’s request, large gifts are not necessary, though Starbucks gift cards would be greatly appreciated.
The Bruin Store is hosting a 25-percent-off sale on a wide variety of merchandise, including short-sleeve and long-sleeve tees, tanks, hats, drinkware, George Fox pens and JVC Gumy Headphones. Swing by today (Wednesday).
This offer is available in-store and online at georgefoxshop.com. Check us out!
The MLRC and Portland Center libraries are now accepting debit and credit cards to purchase print cards. No more digging in your pockets or wallet for that extra change to purchase a print card. You can now purchase the print card you need with your debit/credit card.
The IT Service Desk not only accepts your debit or credit card, but Apple and Android Pay is also available. So if you need a new ID card, power adapter or to pay for those unexpected repair parts you will no longer need to provide cash or a check. Just put it on the card.
We will continue to accept cash and checks through June 30, 2016. Beginning July 1, 2016, these locations will only accept your electronic forms payment (debit/credit/touch pay), and ID cards will no longer be charged to student accounts.
Contact Piper Parks at pparks@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
Celebrate Earth Day with us on Saturday, April 23, by coming to the university’s Community Garden to help get the space ready for the growing season. We will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. The garden is located in the field on the corner of Crestview and Villa Road. All are welcome!
Learn more about the garden by joining our Facebook page and consider joining the garden for the summer. Contact Cherice Bock for more information at cbock@georgefox.edu.
Come see what our engineering students have been working on this Friday, April 22, at the Spring Engineering Expo in the EHS Atrium between 4:30 and 6 p.m.
Industry-sponsored senior design projects, servant engineering projects, and College of Engineering class projects will be on display, and student participants will be available to answer questions.
All are welcome! Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey (amcconaughey@georgefox.edu).
It will be an exciting summer as we open the new dining hall, Canyon Commons! This facility will feature a large dining hall area (seating up to 555), three conference/meeting rooms (holding from 80 to 90 each that can also be combined to create a larger space), the president’s dining room (seating up to 20), and an espresso cafe (seating up to 60).
In May, construction will also begin on the remodeling of the former dining hall, servery, kitchen and Cap and Gown Room into space for the College of Engineering, which means that the Bruin Den and Bruin Bites will be impacted. Following are important dates to keep in mind in terms of meal service venues for the summer:
Thank you for your flexibility, patience and understanding as we transition to a new facility! Questions regarding food service can be directed to Denny Lawrence (dlawrenc@georgefox.edu), resident district manager with Bon Appetit Management Company, or Brad Lau (blau@georgefox.edu), vice president for student life.
The university community is invited to an all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. this Thursday, April 21, in Hoover 105. The event will be live-streamed at the Portland Center in Room 160.
The offices of spiritual life and academic affairs invite the entire community to Spring Convocation this morning (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
Provost Linda Samek will present faculty awards and share about “Knowing God and Knowing Truth.” Worship will be led by Danielle Warner, assistant professor of music. The entire community is invited to join!
Come see the poster presentations of health and human performance seniors this Friday, April 22, from 10 to 10:50 a.m. in the Wheeler Sports Center lobby.
Topics include “Resisted Treadmill Running vs. Regular Treadmill Running,” “Strength Gains With Localized Muscular Vibrations and Compression vs. Regular Weight Training,” “The Effect of Physical Exercise On College Student’s Stress Levels,” and “The Effect of Kinesio Taping On Athletic Performance.”
Contact Byron Shenk (bshenk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
We are looking for several students to work as interns for the university’s Community Garden this summer. These internships will be based on projects related to your major or minor (graduate students living in Newberg can also apply). In addition to joining us for gardening and a potluck once a week, these internships will take two to four hours a week May through August. Interns will receive a stipend of up to $400 for the summer, dependent on completion of agreed-upon projects.
Interested applicants should send an email with a concise description of any relevant experience, why they are interested in the job, and summer availability to Cherice Bock (cbock@georgefox.edu) by Sunday, April 24. Applicants should also have one professor or employer send a reference letter.
Compost & Garden Health Intern: Collect compostable materials from local businesses and individuals and maintain a compost pile (hot compost). Monitor the compost, as well as attending to the health of other aspects of the garden, researching and implementing organic mitigation strategies (pests, disease, soil health, or other areas of interest/expertise). Biology or other science major preferred.
Food Access & Community Connection: Coordinate the harvest and distribution of extra produce, connecting the food with Newberg residents who need food. Build connections with local individuals and organizations dealing with food security/food sovereignty and create and implement strategies for getting people connected with learning how to grow their own food with us. Social sciences or Christian ministries major preferred.
Garden Structures: We need some structure in our new location! If you have experience and enjoy engineering and building things, we have several structural projects on our list for this year, from researching, creating/purchasing, and implementing structures for plants to working with the compost intern to structure a compost area. Engineering major or someone with a strong construction background preferred.
Documentation: This one could go a few different directions. A science major could document the scientific processes occurring in the garden (planting dates, various treatments, harvest dates and amounts, and so forth). A writing/literature major could document our work in a narrative style, sharing about our garden on our blog. An art major could use photography and other artistic mediums to document our work. All of these would have the possibility of developing your social media skills if you’re interested in sharing about our work on our blog and/or Facebook page.
Business: Develop and implement a business plan for a cash crop or two that could be sold to local outlets. Keep track of garden finances. Business, economics, finance, or accounting major preferred.
Grant Writing: Research possible grants the community garden could apply for, and work alongside Community Garden Coordinator to draft grants proposals. This position is open to writing/literature, business, or communications majors, or others with strong written communication skills and interest in gaining experience in grant writing.
ASC is hosting the last dance of the year, Spring Formal, at the Crystal Ballroom this Sunday, April 24. We are in need of some faculty and staff/administrators to help chaperone the event. Chaperons will be provided with a gift card and a fun time! Spouses are welcome to join along.
If you are interested, please contact Charlotte Gray (cgray12@georgefox.edu).
The Bruin Store is hosting a two-day, 25-percent-off sale on a wide variety of merchandise, including short-sleeve and long-sleeve tees, tanks, hats, drinkware, George Fox pens and JVC Gumy Headphones. Swing by today (Tuesday) or tomorrow.
This offer is available in-store and online at georgefoxshop.com. Check us out!
Tickets are still available to see Mr. Darwin’s Tree, the acclaimed British one-man play about the life and work of Charles Darwin, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Produced by Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford (SCIO) and sponsored by George Fox’s science and religion clubs, the play aims to enhance the conversation on science and religion.
Written by noted playwright and director Murray Watts (The Miracle Maker, KJB: The Book that Changed the World, The Dream) and starring British film, TV and theatre actor Andrew Harrison (Dorian Gray, Miss Marple, Beyond Narnia), Mr. Darwin’s Tree presents a very human and very real Charles Darwin, one who wrestled with the challenges that his theories posed for traditional beliefs.
Admission is free, but if you plan to attend an RSVP is requested, available at this link.
Questions? Contact Jeongah Kim at jkim@georgefox.edu. More about the play is available at mrdarwinstree.com or scio-uk.org.
All are welcome to cheer on the Engineering Robot Competition in the EHS Atrium this Thursday, April 21, from 9 to 10:50 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m., and from 1:30 to 3:20 p.m., with the finals at approximately 3:30 p.m.!
Come out to support our engineering students! Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey (amcconaughey@georgefox.edu).
Come celebrate the 19 years of service Debbie Berhó has given George Fox and wish her well on her next adventure in Costa Rica. Stop by Minthorn 200 on Tuesday, April 26, between 3:30 and 5 p.m. for an open-house-style reception to say goodbye to Debbie and let her know how much she will be missed.
Questions? Contact Penny Martin (pmartin@georgefox.edu).
The Health and Counseling Center will be closing for the summer on May 11, 2016. We will be back on campus and available to schedule appointments on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Our last “Wart Wednesday” is scheduled for April 27. We look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Questions? Contact Dana Ferrin at dferrin@georgefox.edu.
Please join us Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m. for the Baccalaureate Service of the 2016 graduating class. This service will be a time of worship and commissioning for our graduates.
Graduates, families, friends and employees are all warmly invited to be a part of this significant worship and commissioning service. The service will be held in Bauman Auditorium. Translation in Mandarin, Spanish and ASL will be provided. Attire is business casual.
Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth at jnolingauth@georgefox.edu.
Come see what our engineering students have been working on this Friday, April 22, at the Spring Engineering Expo in the EHS Atrium between 4:30 and 6 p.m.
Industry-sponsored senior design projects, servant engineering projects, and College of Engineering class projects will be on display, and student participants will be available to answer questions.
All are welcome! Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey (amcconaughey@georgefox.edu).
Come support our senior artists as the semester nears an end! Senior Thesis Exhibits will be on display each of the next two weeks in both the Minthorne and Lindgren galleries. Each exhibit begins on a Monday, followed by a reception Tuesday. Below is the schedule.
April 18-22: Reception on Tuesday, April 19, 5 p.m. (artist talks begin at 6 p.m.)
​Lindgren Gallery – Nicole Williford
Minthorne Gallery – Sara Jensen and Sarah Harrison​
April 25-30: Reception on Tuesday, April 26, 5 p.m. (artist talks begin at 6 p.m.)
Lindgren Gallery – Lauren Parker
Minthorne Gallery – Kalissa Brooks, Lyssa McConaughey and Annie Puntenney
