ASC is still 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.
Many institutions of higher education proclaim to embrace diversity; however, black men continue to have challenging experiences on university and college campuses. Hear the trials and triumphs of black men who have navigated the waters of higher education. This discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Keith Dempsey, department chair of the university’s counseling program.
Join the discussion on Thursday, Feb. 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room.
Questions? Contact Tiona Cage at tcage@georgefox.edu.
Have you traveled outside of your home country? Do you have a funny or meaningful story from your travels you would like to share with others? If so, we are looking for students, staff, administrators, and faculty to share a 3 – 5 minute vignette during our travel stories brown bag lunch event on Thursday, Feb. 25, from noon to 1 p.m in the Cap and Gown Room.
If you are interested in participating or have questions, email Alex Pia at apia@georgefox.edu.
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.
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.
Don’t forget to join the university’s Department of Biology and Chemistry for the sixth annual Dalton Lecture at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday) 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 today at 3 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Feel free to attend that as well.
A summary of Tour’s presentation and information on Tour and the Dalton Lecture Series in general is available at this link. Questions? Call the Department of Biology and Chemistry at 503-554-2710.
The Newberg campus will be closed on Friday, Oct. 7, for the mid-semester holiday (Portland Center will be open). This is a date change from Oct. 14, which will be the start of Family Weekend. The full 2016-17 Holiday Schedule is posted here.
You have just two more days to send your nomination for February Employee of the Month to Lisa Burton (lburton@georgefox.edu). Do it now, while you’re thinking about it. The deadline is tomorrow (Thursday).
Thank you!
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. today (Wednesday) 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.
Join Peace Corps recruiter Lisa Snell today (Wednesday) in Cap & Gown A from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. to learn about what life after Fox might look like.
The Peace Corps places Americans in key roles in more than 60 countries. Live and work overseas, develop leadership experience, and make a difference in the lives of others and yourself. You’ll hear about benefits during and after service as well as learn about the different programs, how to apply, and what to do to be a competitive applicant. Peace Corps might be just the right thing for you, so come and learn more!
Contact idea@georgefox.edu with questions!
Faculty, please tell your students about this opportunity.
The Academic Resource Center will soon begin hiring consultants for the 2016-17 academic year. If you know students who would work well as academic consultants, please encourage him or her to apply; let Melanie Springer Mock (mmock@georgefox.edu) know about this student, too, as we hope to invite capable students to apply.
We are looking for students who are strong written and verbal communicators, who have strong study skills, and who work well with others. Applications will be due Thursday, March 3. Please direct any questions to Melanie or to Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu).
The university’s Jazz Ensemble will be performing in the Klages Dining Hall today (Wednesday) 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.
The Bruin Store is having a 25-percent-off sale on all …
Come check out these deals today (Wednesday). We look forward to seeing you!
Note: The sale excludes all clearance items.
Questions? Contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.
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.
