The university community is invited to an all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 10, in Hoover 105. The event will be live-streamed at the Portland Center in Room 160.
Join the Christmas celebration at the library’s annual Wassail Party next Monday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please take a break on “Dead Day” and join us in the MLRC multi-purpose room for snacks, wassail and coffee.
It’s our treat to you!
The Office of Spiritual and Intercultural Life invites the entire community to our Christmas chapel on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. President Robin Baker will share, Danielle Warner will lead our choir in several songs, and together we will celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. All faculty and staff are invited to join.
Also, on Wednesday evening, our final Vespers of the semester will be a “Lessons and Carols” service held in three different locations at our normal time, 7 p.m. Choose one of the following (the same service will happen in each location):
If you have any questions, please contact us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
Merry Christmas!
All employees and their families are invited to join Robin and Ruth Baker for the Bakers’ annual Christmas Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Edwards House (402 S. College St.).
Light appetizers and holiday sweets will be served as we celebrate together.
Questions? Contact Missy Terry at ext. 2101 or terrym@georgefox.edu.
Today (Monday) we’re hosting a student-led fundraiser for the Migrant Offshore Aid Station, a Malta-based registered foundation dedicated to preventing loss of life by providing professional search-and-rescue assistance to people in distress at sea or trapped on unsafe vessels.
Stop by the front of the ASC office in the Student Union Building between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to purchase cake pops. All profits will be donated directly to MOAS.
With the ongoing migrant crisis, this organization has become even more necessary. Visit their webpage to find out more, and feel free to contact McKayla Phillips (mphillips13@georgefox.edu) or write anilo13@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Sigma Zeta’s “Big Question Night” tackles the tough questions facing the reconciliation of science and the Christian faith. Meet us for our fourth open student-led discussion on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Lemmons 14.
We specifically will be talking about creation and evolution theory (potentially among other topics). All on campus are invited to participate. Snacks will be provided.
Questions? Contact Joel Rurik at jrurik12@georgefox.edu.
The Bruin Store will be closed all day Tuesday, Dec. 8, due to inventory. So sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for supporting your Bruin Store!
Please check us out at georgefoxshop.com and “like” us on Facebook!
The Bruin Store invites anyone in the George Fox community to write a recommendation card for one of our books that has impacted your life. We will post your recommendation cards next to the book of your choice for people to see what the book is about and how it might be a good fit for them.
We currently have several faculty and campus-interest books and are getting more in every week, so come check us out! We’d love to hear how one of our books has impacted you.
Questions? Contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. California-Saint Cruz, Wheeler Sports Center
Sunday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Colorado College, Wheeler Sports Center
For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.
The Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce is conducting research about buying locally in Newberg and the surrounding areas.
As residents of Newberg, the opinions of George Fox students and staff are highly valued. The results of the study will be used to improve local businesses and programs. The survey is eight questions long and should take under five minutes to complete.
Questions? Please contact Michael Wegener at mwegener13@georgefox.edu.
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.
The Office of Spiritual and Intercultural Life invites the entire community to our Christmas chapel on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. President Robin Baker will share, Danielle Warner will lead our choir in several songs, and together we will celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. All faculty and staff are invited to join.
Also, on Wednesday evening, our final Vespers of the semester will be a “Lessons and Carols” service held in three different locations at our normal time, 7 p.m. Choose one of the following (the same service will happen in each location):
If you have any questions, please contact us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
Merry Christmas!
In order to better coordinate financial aid communications with tuition remission benefits, the due date for the 2016-17 tuition remission applications will be Tuesday, Jan. 5. See the tuition remission section (top of the page) of the Benefits, Forms & Resources page for instructions and applications.
Note: The 2017-18 applications will likely be due in September of 2016 due to changing regulations.
Questions? Contact Darby Thiessen at dthiessen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2188.
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.
Friends of the Newberg Mill is partnering with George Fox to help alleviate some of the stress of the holidays for mill families, due to the recent layoffs.
We are collecting toys for children ranging from toddlers to teens, along with pet supplies (food, treats, beds, toys, etc). Some possible gift ideas include sports gear, stuffed animals and non-violent toys. If you have any donations, please drop them off at the ASC office in the Student Union Building no later than Monday, Dec. 14.
Thank you for helping make a difference in this time of need.
Questions? Contact Emily Veer at eveer13@georgefox.edu.
This Monday, Dec. 7, we’re hosting a student-led fundraiser for the Migrant Offshore Aid Station, a Malta-based registered foundation dedicated to preventing loss of life by providing professional search-and-rescue assistance to people in distress at sea or trapped on unsafe vessels.
Stop by the front of the ASC office in the Student Union Building between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to purchase cake pops. All profits will be donated directly to MOAS.
With the ongoing migrant crisis, this organization has become even more necessary. Visit their webpage to find out more, and feel free to contact McKayla Phillips (mphillips13@georgefox.edu) or write anilo13@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Embrace Ministries and International Justice Mission are teaming up to gather supplies and create kits for Syrian refugee families in the Greek Isles and foster children in Yamhill County.
There is still time to drop off completed kits and boxes and donated supplies! We’ll also have a packing party this Sunday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Bruin Den.
Drop off fully finished kits or individual supplies at the SpIL Annex in the SUB or in the blue bins around campus in Bauman and the Bruin Den. For lists of supplies and instructions, go to georgefox.edu/embrace or email Mikayla (mgreenwell12@georgefox.edu) or Grace (glownsbery12@georgefox.edu).
We would love to see you Sunday!
Alumni and their families, along with George Fox students and employees, are invited to join us for an evening of Christmas festivities and fellowship tonight (Friday). We will have an opportunity to decorate gingerbread houses together in EHS from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., followed by singing Christmas carols around the Centennial Tower.
Questions? Contact Kyle Pfeiffer at 503-554-2131 or kpfeiffer@georgefox.edu.
The Bruin Store wants to honor all George Fox employees by offering you a limited-time-only discount of 20 percent off all clothing and gifts. This offer will run today (Friday) and is only valid in store.
This is a great time to get Bruin Store gifts for friends and family or that sweatshirt you’ve had your eye on.
Come check out our newest apparel such as our:
Remember, if you are looking for gifts and don’t know what to get, Bruin Store gift cards are the way to go!
Questions? Contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.
Tonight (Friday), Father Don Gutmann will celebrate Catholic Mass and teach about its historical origins in the early church. Come learn about how ancient Christian beliefs, prayers and practices continue today. We’ll meet from 7 to 8 p.m. in Minthorn 200.
All are welcome. Elective chapel credit is available to students. This event is sponsored by the George Fox Catholic Campus Fellowship.
Questions? Contact Rob Bohall at rbohall@georgefox.edu.
The Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce is conducting research about buying locally in Newberg and the surrounding areas.
As residents of Newberg, the opinions of George Fox students and staff are highly valued. The results of the study will be used to improve local businesses and programs. The survey is eight questions long and should take under five minutes to complete.
Questions? Please contact Michael Wegener at mwegener13@georgefox.edu.
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.
