Come join us for Contemplative Worship as we explore how to meet God in the quiet and enjoy his peaceful presence in our crazy lives! We’ll be meeting in the Prayer Chapel today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. Chapel credit is available.
The academic affairs office is looking for volunteers to usher at spring commencement on Saturday, April 30! Those who choose to help will be asked to arrive at noon for a training session prior to the event.
Please contact Laurie Fair at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu. Thank you, in advance, for your help!
It’s that time of year! The Black Student Union and Alliance (BSUA) is looking for officers for the 2016-17 school year.
We welcome everyone to apply, so if you are interested in applying, please follow this link to fill out the application. The application is due April 1, and all of the positions available are linked in the application to be viewed.
If you have questions feel free to email Markayla Shattuck at mshattuck13@georgefox.edu.
Faculty, please tell your students about this opportunity.
An Evening of Poetry, originally scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) night in Minthorn 200, has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will be hosting another reading in April.
Have a safe and fun spring break.
Only one session left in the “Nutrition Matters” cooking series! Tomorrow (Thursday) at 10:50 a.m. in Hoover 105, George Fox alumna Emily Forbes will present a free cooking 101 course, “Five 30-Minute Meals – Cooking delicious and nutritious food that fits into your time frame.” Don’t miss out on the recipes and samples!
Questions? Contact Marcella Loprinzi-Hatfield (mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu).
Midterm grades are important indicators of how students are doing in classes. While they are not a part of the student’s permanent record, they are important to pay attention to. In some cases, midterm grades represent about half the grade in the course. Students who have questions should check with their professors. It is vital to know where you stand in each of your classes.
Midterm grades are meant to encourage students to get in touch with others: your professors, your advisor, your Career & Academic Planning Coach, the Academic Resource Center, etc. The worst thing to do about midterm grades is to ignore them or to assume you can improve them on your own.
Professors do want to meet with you. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with each of them.
Midterm grades were due Sunday, March 6. Students should check midterm grades now if they haven’t already.
To check your midterm grades in MyGFU:
If you do not see a “Midterm Grades” tab, it is likely none of your professors have entered any midterm grades for you. Please contact your professors to find out what your grades are.
Students, now you need to determine what to do next:
 Contact your professors. Faculty are not required to enter midterm grades. You are advised to check with each of your professors about your status in their class. Consider whether to withdraw from one or more courses if it looks likely that you’ll get an F (or maybe even a D).
The last date to withdraw is Sunday, March 20.
You can usually go below being enrolled in 12 credit hours (at this point in the semester) without impacting your financial aid or housing. However, you should contact representatives in these departments to be certain:
Withdrawal results in a “W” on your transcript but does not factor into GPA. If you were to get an F, it would impact GPA.
Confirm any thoughts of withdrawing from classes with your advisor. Meet with each professor, especially those teaching courses you’re struggling in. Even if your professor doesn’t post midterm grades, find out from the professor what your grade is.
Meet with your advisor to discuss options and use labs, help sessions and the ARC.
If you think you might have a learning disability, have some assessment done. Contact the Health and Counseling Center at 503-554-2340 or stop by their office on South River Street.
Not sure how to take the next step? Email studentlife@georgefox.edu.
Gain an international cultural experience right here on campus! Apply to be an international student orientation assistant or a program leader intern through the Office of International Student & Scholar Services. The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 27.
More information is available on Facebook (George Fox International Center/Culture House) or by contacting Tiona Cage at tcage@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2649.
Faculty, know of students who might be interested? Tell them about this opportunity.
The academic affairs office is looking for volunteers to usher at spring commencement on Saturday, April 30! Those who choose to help will be asked to arrive at noon for a training session prior to the event.
Please contact Laurie Fair at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu. Thank you, in advance, for your help!
Mail and Print Services will conduct business as usual during spring break. Courier delivery will also run as scheduled (Monday and Thursday).
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.
Thank you,
Mail Services
Come join us for Contemplative Worship as we explore how to meet God in the quiet and enjoy his peaceful presence in our crazy lives! We’ll be meeting in the Prayer Chapel tomorrow (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. Chapel credit is available.
Have you been experiencing back pain or want to know what exercises or stretches evidence shows to decrease symptoms of back pain? “We’ve Got Your Back†is a free five-part class on the prevention and management of back pain.
Li-Zandre van Eeden, PT, DPT, and the university’s School of Physical Therapy will sponsor the class, which will meet on five Thursdays between March 24 and April 21. Sessions are scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 202 in the Roberts Center (501 N. Villa Road). Attending all five sessions is encouraged but not required.
There will be a lab component, so please dress comfortably. For more information or to sign up, please call 503-554-2479.
The university community is invited to the 2016 Spring Faculty Lecture, “Superheroes, School Counselors, Professional Identity & Getting the Job Done,” featuring Lori DeKruyf, PhD, professor of counseling and recipient of the 2014-15 Graduate Faculty Achievement Award for Research and Scholarship.
Join us tonight (Tuesday) for the presentation. The lecture runs from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Lori will explore what happens when training and professional identity are at odds with job assignments – for “superheroes†and for school counselors – and offer suggestions as to what might be done. The event is sponsored by the Richter Committee and the Faculty Development Committee.
Prior to the lecture that evening, the 2016 Spring Richter Student Scholars Symposium is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Hoover lobby. Student scholars from George Fox graduate and undergraduate programs will present their research in a conversational poster format. Refreshments will be served in both the symposium and lecture.
Questions? Contact Kris Kays at kkays@georgefox.edu.
Just in case you’re heading somewhere warm for spring break, please take a moment now to consider whose excellent work has made your job easier, or who has demonstrated George Fox values in their work.
Please send an email to Lisa Burton (lburton@georgefox.edu) by Thursday, March 24, describing that person’s recent contributions and any related information. The VP team will select the recipient from the nominations submitted, and the winner will be honored with a citation and a $100 Visa gift card at our community meeting on Thursday, March 31.
Congratulations again to Tamara Reams, our February Employee of the Month!
We’re celebrating Holy Week in chapel this week! Join us for chapel this morning (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. as we remember Palm Sunday and commission our Spring Serve Teams.
At 7 p.m. Wednesday in Vespers, we’ll be celebrating through Stations of the Cross, an interactive worship experience.
We hope to see you there!
If you write, recite or even just like poetry, you should definitely come to Sigma Tau Delta’s Poetry Night this Friday, March 18, starting at 5:30 p.m. in Minthorn 200.
You can sign up to share your original poetry or spoken-word pieces, or you can read your favorite works by other poets. Or you can just come and listen to your poetic peers. Anyone can participate!
If you want to read or recite, please sign up on the sheet posted in the Minthorn mailroom.
We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Heather Harney at hharney12@georgefox.edu.
George Fox’s Relay for Life Team is looking for people who are willing to share their stories of hope, inspiration and support to a family member or loved one who has or is battling cancer. Are you willing to share your story at our Relay for Life kick-off event on Friday, April 1?
Please contact Janeeta Beck at jbeck14@georgefox.edu if you are interested in participating, or you may contact Margie Abbott at relaynewberg@gmail.com (please put Margie’s name in the subject line).
Thank you for considering being involved in this important event.
The undergraduate admissions office is seeking qualified candidates to work as interns in the areas of admissions counseling, visit coordinating, and event coordinating. This is a great opportunity to get a professional internship that is on campus.
We are seeking professional, energetic and detail-oriented candidates who seek academic credit or qualify for federal student employment, so please encourage any students you think might be good candidates to apply!
Applications and job descriptions are currently available for next year and can be picked up in the admissions office. Applications must be returned to the office no later than Friday, March 18, at 5 p.m.Â
It’s that time of year! The Black Student Union and Alliance (BSUA) is looking for officers for the 2016-17 school year.
We welcome everyone to apply, so if you are interested in applying, please follow this link to fill out the application. The application is due April 1, and all of the positions available are linked in the application to be viewed.
If you have questions feel free to email Markayla Shattuck at mshattuck13@georgefox.edu.
Faculty, please tell your students about this opportunity.
The university community is invited to come out and support many of our top music students at the annual Honors Recital concert at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, March 17, in Bauman Auditorium.
Performers will include Katie Craighead (trumpet), Michaela Conley (soprano), Matt Staples (clarinet), Andrew Bergh (tenor), Lauren Timmons (flute), Bobi Whitehead (soprano) and Kristian Apland (violin).
Admission is free!
Attention staff! Be sure to mark Monday, April 4, on your calendar for the the last staff lunch of the academic year. We’ll meet from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room. You won’t want to miss it!
Several of the vice presidents will serve on a panel and address questions that you have submitted. You should have already received a questionnaire and RSVP form late last week, so be sure to write down your questions and RSVP right away. The cost is a mere $3.
In addition to a delicious lunch, we will be entertained by the student a cappella group Quakers and Notes. They will perform a fun vocal presentation. Please come right at noon if at all possible, as this will be a jam-packed hour of great information and a time to enjoy our talented students. Please fill out that form and submit it today.
Contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu) with any questions you may have.
