Join the university’s Jazz Ensemble for a unique interdisciplinary presentation on Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. The ensemble will be performing Afro-Cuban jazz selections in conjunction with a lecture on Cuban-American relations by President Robin Baker.
Don’t miss this evening of music, history and politics!
Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.
Saturday, March 5, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. – Baseball vs. Whitworth, Morse Athletic Complex
Sunday, March 6, Noon – Baseball vs. Whitworth, Morse Athletic Complex
Sunday, March 6, 1 p.m. – Men’s tennis vs. Puget Sound, George Fox Tennis Courts
For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.
The university will host a free Chehalem Symphony Orchestra performance at 7:30 p.m. this Tuesday, March 8, in Bauman Auditorium.
The concert will feature Intermezzo Sinfonico by Pietro Mascagni, Symphony No. 8 “The Unfinished” by Franz Schubert, Concerto No. 1 in D Minor by Bach, and Poet and Peasant Overture by Franz Von Suppe. Pat Vandehey serves as conductor of the Chehalem Symphony Orchestra.
Questions? Contact Debbie Hawblitzel at dhawblit@georgefox.edu.
Come support the University Players tonight (Friday) as they perform “Time Will Tell” on the Wood-Mar stage beginning at 7:30 p.m. The presentation is described as “a worship experience through story, drama, movement and song.”
Admission is free. See you there!
Join us for a Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture this Monday, March 7, when Johnny Lake, assistant professor of education and counseling at Northwest Christian University, speaks on the topic “Creating a Civil Society” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Horrific lethal violence engulfs America. Why is this happening? Can we do anything to stop it? We cannot answer these questions if we focus only on overt physical forms of violence.  Culture, beliefs and ideologies shape and define acts of violence, including physical attacks and assaults on people’s humanity, personhood, dignity and sense of value.
We are not doomed to be violent by nature or genetics. Rather, incivility and violence are embedded in social, cultural and environmental factors. Can we truly love God, whom we have not seen, and practice incivility and violence against our brothers and sisters?
The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Christianity and Pop Culture.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
The undefeated women’s basketball team is in Wisconsin to compete in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Come watch today’s opening-round game at our official viewing party in Hoover 105, complete with snacks and extra Bruin spirit. The doors will open at 2:45 p.m. (game tips off at 3 p.m.).
If the Bruins win today, they will play on Saturday at 5 p.m., with doors opening at 4:45 p.m.
You can keep up on all the latest news on our athletics website.
Fifty paid summer internships at leading Portland companies and organizations are being made available to students of color through the Emerging Leaders Internship Program. The goal is to increase the number of diverse people who are in leadership throughout the Portland area, and you could be one of them! Come learn more at:
Emerging Leaders Internship Info Session
Tuesday, March 8
Noon – 1 p.m.
IDEA Center
More than 40 businesses, including Salt & Straw, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wieden & Kennedy, and the Black United Fund look forward to seeing your applications and are offering positions for all types of majors. It’s easy to apply! Just go here and apply by Sunday, April 3.
The IDEA Center would love to answer any questions and help you prepare your resume. Call 503-554-2330 or drop by the office to make an appointment.
Faculty, please let students know about this opportunity.
The Leadership Center based out of George Fox Seminary has summer internships! We are seeking young leaders who aim to grow in character, knowledge, abilities and calling while serving locally. All interns gain experience and mentoring toward future ministry and job opportunities. We equip interns with practical experiences and skills training toward service with the church, nonprofits and/or businesses.
Internships are not exclusive to those planning for full-time ministry. All interested in serving the kingdom of God are encouraged to apply.
Benefits of an internship …
You can apply here and contact Trisha Welstad (trishawelstad@gmail.com) or Mikayla Greenwell (mgreenwell12@georgefox.edu) with questions! Apply by Tuesday, March 15.
Renting regalia for spring commencement? Order forms have to be filled out and returned to the Bruin Store by Friday, March 11, to ensure correct sizing and color of your regalia.
Order forms can be found through your department’s administrative professional or by contacting Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu) in the Bruin Store.
Thank you!
Have you ever thought about these questions:
“Why do people keep talking about diversity?”
Or maybe, “Where do I fit in this conversation?”
Or how about, “Why does color matter?”
Come to our “Colored White Panel” this Tuesday, March 8. Hear from your fellow students, alumni, staff and others in a discussion around these topics. Have other questions? Bring them! There is time for you to ask your questions here!
The event will begin at 9 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room.
Questions or concerns? Contact Sierra Brambila at sbrambila13@georgefox.edu or Amanda Kitz at akitz13@georgefox.edu.
Please help our Liberal Arts and Critical Issues research group gather opinions and perspectives on the pressures and expectations involved with American wedding culture. This survey will take less than two minutes. We want to know what you think!
Questions? Contact Celena Ackerman at celena.nafarrate@gmail.com.
Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.
Come support student Allison Kitz tomorrow (Saturday) as she presents her junior vocal performance recital at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
Allison would appreciate your support!
We’d love to get feedback from students and staff about The Crescent this year. Do you read it? What do you like? What don’t you like? What do you wish we would cover? What could we do better?
Let us know at georgefoxcrescent@gmail.com.
Simeon Brown’s senior violin recital is tomorrow (Saturday) in Bauman Auditorium. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. and is free to the public, so bring everyone!
For more information, email Simeon at sbrown12@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 CAP Coach (Career & Academic Planning Coach), the Academic Resource Center. 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 are due by Friday, March 4. Students should plan to check midterm grades after this date.
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.
Come support the University Players tomorrow night (Friday) as they perform “Time Will Tell” on the Wood-Mar stage beginning at 7:30 p.m. The presentation is described as “a worship experience through story, drama, movement and song.”
Admission is free. See you there!
Interested in learning more about the issues in immigration and the refugee crisis? Join us for a panel discussion as we explore the current refugee crisis, trends and causes of migration, the nature of international borders, and a diversity of responses including aid, advocacy, movement building and policy reform.
Sponsored by the School of Social Work and the Center for Peace and Justice, the event is set from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, in Hoover 105 on the Newberg campus.
The year 2015 saw a surge of displaced persons from Syria and the Middle East on a global scale, and the nature of international borders within the United States continues to be a topic of contention, particularly in relationship to the global south. What wisdom and tools may help us face this crisis? What intersecting issues are at play? What does it mean to welcome the stranger?
Panelists include:
Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.
Renting regalia for spring commencement? Order forms have to be filled out and returned to the Bruin Store by Friday, March 11, to ensure correct sizing and color of your regalia.
Order forms can be found through your department’s administrative professional or by contacting Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu) in the Bruin Store.
Thank you!
Learn how easy and delicious it is to cook healthy meals! George Fox alumna Emily Forbes will demonstrate simple recipes while offering tips and tricks to empower you in your own kitchen. Enjoy free samples and recipes at each session.
Questions? Contact Marcella Loprinzi-Hatfield (mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu).
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
