ASC is in need of chaperons for its annual Sadie Hawkins dance on Friday, Feb. 26! The dance is hosted on the boats the Portland Spirit and Sternwheeler. Employees are more than welcome to bring along their spouse and will be compensated with a gift card for their time.
Please contact Charlotte Gray (cgray12@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions or are interested in chaperoning.
Know students who read the material, study the night before, yet struggle to perform on tests? Encourage them to attend a workshop tomorrow (Thursday), as Rick Muthiah, associate director of Learning Support Services, covers several strategies for improving performance on tests in an ARC-sponsored workshop, “How to Get A’s on All Your Tests (or at Least Become a Better Test Taker).”
The session runs from 10:50 to 11:35 a.m. in Lemmons 8.
Questions? Contact Rick at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
Want to eat a delicious burger with fries or drink a milkshake while also supporting George Fox students? Come to the Newberg Burgerville between 5 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, and part of the cost of your order will go toward supporting the 2016 George Fox China serve trip team!
All are invited! Questions? Contact Daisy Gallegos at dgallegos12@georgefox.edu.
We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe living, learning and work setting for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:
These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and Lifestyle Standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of this behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community.
Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel. For further descriptions of these policies, resources for support, and the process for reporting please visit studenthandbook.georgefox.edu.
Mark your calendars! The Doctor of Physical Therapy program invites you to attend the opening of our Physical Therapy Community Clinic and Center for Health and Wellness on Wednesday, March 2. We’ll gather from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Roberts Center.
Please join us for a department tour, wellness screening, and food and beverages while learning how physical therapy may help you discover a healthier you. You are also invited to meet our team of physical therapists who are ready to answer your questions about health and wellness, physical therapy and getting started on the path to stronger, healthier and better living.
For more information, please contact Li-Zandre van Eeden at 503-554-2479 or lvaneeden@georgefox.edu. We look forward to seeing you!
Come join us this Saturday, Feb. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the George Fox Community Garden! Didn’t know we had a community garden? Well, we do … and it’s wonderful!
We’ll be preparing the garden space for the upcoming season and have some fun getting our hands in the dirt together as a community. All are welcome! The garden is located on the corner of Crestview and Villa (near Austin Sports Complex), and you can also check out our Facebook page for more information.
If you are interested in attending and would like a ride, or if you have any other questions, please email Patrick Petrie at ppetrie12@georgefox.edu.
Now is the time to submit your request for business cards. Marketing communications will be processing a business card order soon. Place your order directly with B&B Print Source by Wednesday, Feb. 24.
Questions? Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu.
Don’t forget to join the university’s Department of Biology and Chemistry for the sixth annual Dalton Lecture at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 18, in Bauman Auditorium.
James M. Tour, PhD, the T. T. and W. F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, Professor of Computer Science, Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University’s Smalley Institute of Nanoscience and Technology, will present “Jesus Christ and Nanotechnology: The Impact of Faith Upon the Life of a Scientist.”
Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, chapel credit is available for students.
Dr. Tour will also be speaking Thursday at 3 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Feel free to attend that as well.
Tour has more than 550 research publications and more than 75 patents, with citations totaling more than 55,000. He was named among “The 50 Most Influential Scientists in the World Today†by TheBestSchools.org in 2014.
He will share a brief overview of nanotechnology and his coming to faith in Jesus Christ and how this decision impacted his life. He will also share his thoughts regarding evolution and his hope for science and the young.
A dessert reception and Student Research Poster session follows the evening lecture.
For more information on Tour and the Dalton Lecture Series in general, visit this link. Questions? Call the Department of Biology and Chemistry at 503-554-2710.
The Peace Corps is the preeminent international service organization of the U.S., sending Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. They will have a representative on campus this Wednesday, Feb. 17, providing opportunities for you to hear more about what they do!
They will be at the IDEA Center table in the SUB from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and host an informational session from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Cap and Gown A for any student who is interested in learning about a wide variety of available programs across more than 60 countries.
Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Ragan at kragan@georgefox.edu.
Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.
The university’s Jazz Ensemble will be performing in the Klages Dining Hall this Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 5:15 p.m. Come out to support these talented and hard-working student musicians. Their set will feature music by Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santamaria and more!
Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Willamette, Wheeler Sports Center
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Willamette, Wheeler Sports Center
Saturday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. – Baseball vs. Pacific, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., Morse Athletic Complex
Sunday, Feb. 21, noon – Baseball vs. Pacific, Morse Athletic Complex
Sunday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. – Women’s tennis vs. Whitworth, 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.
Tonight (Monday) for the George Fox Art Talk at the Chehalem Cultural Center, Ryan Thompson will give a lecture on his work and experiences as an artist. He lives and works in Chicago, where he is the associate professor of art and design at Trinity Christian College. He focuses in artwork about the relationships between humans and the natural world.
Stop by the ballroom of the Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) tonight at 6 p.m.! Questions? Contact Annie Lunt at alunt13@georgefox.edu.
All are invited to a Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture tonight (Monday), when Winston Seegobin, professor of clinical psychology in the George Fox doctor of psychology program, speaks on the topic “How Does Christianity Influence Cultural Dialogues” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
We live in a diverse world that consists of many cultures. Cultural misunderstandings can easily occur and may result in hurt and pain, even when it is unintentional. In this session, Winston will discuss how we can have healthy cultural dialogues in the context of a Christian university. We will also address how Christian principles and practices can enhance these difficult dialogues.
The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Christianity and Pop Culture.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Know students who read the material, study the night before, yet struggle to perform on tests? Encourage them to attend a workshop this Thursday, Feb. 18, as Rick Muthiah, associate director of Learning Support Services, covers several strategies for improving performance on tests in an ARC-sponsored workshop, “How to Get A’s on All Your Tests (or at Least Become a Better Test Taker).”
The session runs from 10:50 to 11:35 a.m. in Lemmons 8.
Questions? Contact Rick at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
Do you know students who want to pursue work that will make a difference in the lives of others? Are they interested in learning more about nonprofit jobs in Oregon?
At the Career Pathways to Doing Good in Oregon event on Thursday, Feb. 25, students will:
The IDEA Center is providing free transportation for students who would like to join us at this event in Portland! Tickets are only $6.24 and can be purchased here. Students should email Kaitlyn Ragan (kragan@georgefox.edu) by Tuesday, Feb. 16, if they would like to ride with us.
Evening Agenda:
Eight staff and administrator positions are currently open. Listed in order of recency they are:
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.
The Peace Corps is the preeminent international service organization of the U.S., sending Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. They will have a representative on campus this Wednesday, Feb. 17, providing opportunities for you to hear more about what they do!
They will be at the IDEA Center table in the SUB from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and host an informational session from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Cap and Gown A for any student who is interested in learning about a wide variety of available programs across more than 60 countries.
Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Ragan at kragan@georgefox.edu.
Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.
As we ramp up to registration for the 2016-17 academic year, we’re implementing some improvements to our popular class information webpage, class.georgefox.edu.
On Monday, Feb. 15, you’ll see these changes go live!
Basic navigation for semester, student population and class subject are the same, but we’ve added drill-down functionality that includes class start and end dates as well as meeting dates, times and locations, along with access to some basic tuition refund calculations.
Advisors and students, we recommend you familiarize yourself with the new layout and functions prior to your advising appointments in March.
Questions? Contact Melissa Thomas at registrar@georgefox.edu.
Want to get involved in the culture of prayer on campus? Come join us in Lifted Hands Intercessory Prayer, a time of prayer dedicated to coming together to pray in community over issues affecting our campus and local community.
We will be in the Prayer Chapel this afternoon (Friday) at 2 p.m., so be sure to come join us for this special time.
Calling all staff! Could you use some extra training in current aspects of your job? Did you know that the Staff Development Committee has funds set aside to help defray some of the tuition costs for workshops, classes or other training?
All that is needed is to download the form from the Staff Development Committee website, fill it out, include a copy of your class registration and payment form, and submit materials to Nadine Kincaid at Box 6095. Funds are dispersed on a first-come, first-served basis and are available until they are all used up, or July 1, whichever comes first.
We want you to be the best you can be at your job, so please avail yourself of this opportunity to learn new skills. Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid at 503-554-2090 or nkincaid@georgefox.edu.
