Important info for tomorrow’s home football game

Thursday, October 8th, 2015

The campus will look a bit different on Saturday, Oct. 10, as we expect to host around 3,000 guests for homecoming weekend and our football game. Here are some things to make note of:

Bauman Parking Lot
Be sure to move your cars out of the Bauman parking lot on Friday evening. This space will be dedicated to vendors and tailgating on Saturday. Stop by on Saturday and check out all of the food and activities (including a car-smash) happening before the game!

Entrances to the football game
There will be two entrances into the game and both are located in the Bauman parking lot, directly behind the stadium.

Wheeler Sports Center closed
The Wheeler Sports Center will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This means the basketball gym, racquetball courts and locker rooms will be closed. The Fitness Center will remain open for normal business hours, but you will need to enter through the hallway entrance located on the field level, toward the end of the building near the tennis courts. There will be security officers who will ask you where you are headed; just let them know that you are going to work out.

Bauman Walkway
The sidewalk located between the football stadium and Bauman will be closed. Please walk around the building and do not move the barricade.

Barricades
If you see a barricade, it is there for a reason. Please do not move them, jump over them, crawl under them, or unlock them.

Circle Parking Lot
The circle parking lot near Wheeler will be closed for the day. This space is reserved for officials to park in. Officials will arrive as early as 8:30 a.m.

Sideline Passes
No one will be granted field access without a sideline pass. Sideline passes are issued to those who are required to work and/or have official business during the game.

Tickets
Students and staff can show their ID cards at the gate to get into the game. Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the gate by visiting this link.

Tailgate Reunions
There will be special gatherings on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Bauman lot for alumni to reconnect with classmates in a fun, relaxed setting. The reunion will include lunch and a specific place for you and your classmates. Please also join us at the resident life tailgate tent before the game if you are a part of this affinity group.

We hope to see you at the game against Lewis & Clark at 1:30 p.m. and the tailgates prior to that!

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu,  Sarah Reid at sreid@georgefox.edu, or Kyle Pfeiffer at kpfeiffer@georgefox.edu.

All invited to Justice Conference this Monday and Tuesday

Thursday, October 8th, 2015

The university’s Center for Peace and Justice welcomes guest speaker Ken Wytsma for its Fall Justice Conference on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 12-13.

Ken is a leader, innovator and social entrepreneur respected for his insight and collaborative spirit. He is the lead pastor at Antioch Church in Bend, Ore., and president of Kilns College, where he teaches courses on philosophy and justice. He is also the founder of The Justice Conference, an annual international conference that introduces men and women to a wide range of organizations and conversations relating to biblical justice and God’s call to give our lives away. Ken’s books will be available for purchase at the event.

The schedule of events, open to the entire campus, is as follows:

  • Monday, Oct. 12, 6:30-8 p.m. – “Engineering Your Soul – Vocation and Justice” (co-sponsored with the College of Engineering), Bauman Auditorium
  • Tuesday, Oct. 13, 10:50-11:50 a.m. – “Biblical Justice – What does it mean and what does God call us to do?”, Chapel, Bauman Auditorium
  • Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1:25-2:40 p.m. – “The Study and Practice of Justice,” EHS 125

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Claim your lost items by Oct. 14

Thursday, October 8th, 2015

The lost-and-found is overflowing! If you’ve lost an item since the end of August, please come to the Security Office. All items not reunited with owners will be donated to charitable causes at the end of the day on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

 

‘Evening of Jazz’ concert plays tonight in Bauman Auditorium

Thursday, October 8th, 2015

The music department welcomes the campus community to “An Evening of Jazz” concert tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Featured will be jazz pianist Benny Green, who will perform with the George Fox University Jazz Ensemble and Faculty Trio.

Green is a hard-swinging improvisor and master of the piano. He is a former member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and has toured and recorded with Betty Carter, Freddie Hubbard, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, and countless other jazz luminaries.

George Fox students and employees are entitled to one free ticket, available with a current university ID presented at the door. Complimentary tickets may also be reserved – and additional tickets purchased – at this link.

Take the #FoxStrengths Instagram Challenge

Thursday, October 8th, 2015

Win a Samsung Galaxy Tab A tablet by participating in the #FoxStrengths Instagram Challenge! Anyone who knows their Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment can participate. Here’s how to enter:

Connect with individuals with at least one of your top five “strengths,” then post a photo of you together displaying your strength tagging @gfuidea with the name of the strength and #FoxStrengths in the caption.

Use props, go outside, make it funny, do whatever it takes to get creative and show the George Fox community your strengths! This challenge will run Oct. 9-13, with the winner announced Thursday, Oct. 15.

Questions? Contact TJ Haimoto at thaimoto13@georgefox.edu or stop by the IDEA Center on the first floor of the Stevens Center.

Car smash fundraiser tomorrow before football game

Thursday, October 8th, 2015

Football fans, crush a car to help crush hunger! The GFU Student Athlete Advisory Committee, a group made up of athletes from every sports team, is hosting a car smash tomorrow (Saturday), Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. in the Bauman Parking Lot (behind Stoffer Family Stadium).

Pay $1 or bring three cans of food to take a swing with a sledge hammer at an old car that students have painted to match the colors of our homecoming opponent, Lewis & Clark.

All proceeds go to support the Newberg Food Bank (FISH) in an effort to stock up the shelves in time for the holiday season. Bring cash or canned food, and help join in the fight to crush hunger!

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu.

University Players perform ‘Time Will Tell’ tonight in Wood-Mar

Thursday, October 8th, 2015

Join the George Fox University Players tonight (Friday) for their homecoming performance in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Time Will Tell,” a 50-minute performance involving stories from the actors’ lives, featuring music and theatre exploring the theme “Time Will Tell.”

Free admission!

Questions? Contact Cambria Herrera at cherrera12@georgefox.edu.

Doug Campbell art exhibit opens today in Lindgren

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

You are cordially invited to the opening reception for our colleague Doug Campbell’s art exhibit, entitled “After The Storm.”

This exhibit features artwork of mixed media. His style, content and choice of media are varied, as he once said, “My work ranges from the sublime to the ridiculous; I like to play both sides of the street.” Please come celebrate Doug and his work’s return to the world of exhibition.

An opening reception is set from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Lindgren Gallery. The exhibit will be up through Nov. 18.

Questions? Contact Cheri Hampton at champton@georgefox.edu.

Music producer speaks at LACI lecture Monday

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

The campus community is invited to a Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation this Monday, Oct. 12, in Hoover 105, when Chris Kirkley, a music producer with Sahel Sounds, presents “Saharan MP3s to Vinyl Records: Sharing Music Across Cultures.” The same presentation will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. and again from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests are asked to attend the later session.

The presentation will draw on Kirkley’s collaborations with musicians in West Africa and discuss the challenges inherent in cultural exchange. He will also discuss how, in an increasingly digital world, cheap technologies are opening up new means of production and distribution of global music. His presentation is the sixth in the “Majority World and the West” series.

Questions? Contact Ron Mock at ext. 2680 or rmock@georgefox.edu.

Guest doctor speaks on hamstring injuries tomorrow

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

The Department of Physical Therapy is excited to host Dr. Heiderscheit, a professor and director of research at the University of Wisconsin, tomorrow (Friday). Dr. Heiderscheit will present on hamstring injuries, a sports injury that is notoriously difficult to rehabilitate successfully. The title of his presentation is “Hamstring Strain Injuries: Recommendations for Rehabilitation and Injury Reduction.”

Everyone is encouraged to attend this free event, ask questions and welcome Dr. Heiderscheit to the university. Refreshments will be served from 5 to 6 p.m., and the presentation will take place in Hoover 105 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Questions? Contact Brianna Provoast at bprovoast@georgefox.edu.

Jazz pianist offers masterclass today in Ross 208

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

Come learn from jazz pianist Benny Green as he presents a jazz masterclass today (Thursday) from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Ross 208. Benny will answer questions and share about his experience as a professional jazz musician, performing with the likes of Ray Brown, Oscar Peterson, Christian McBride, and Art Blakey.

Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@gmail.com.

IDEA Center’s Skills Extraction Workshop is today

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

Join IDEA Center staff and discover how to extract and translate your experience toward your career goals in our Skills Extraction Workshop. Meet us in Stevens 209 from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 8). For more information, visit or contact the IDEA Center on the first floor of the Stevens Center.

Faculty, please let your students know about these opportunities.

Congratulations to Study Abroad Fair winners

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

Congratulations to those who won prizes at the recent Study Abroad Fair …

  • $500 Scholarship: Hannah Spivey
  • Gift card: Sandi Dominguez
  • Gift card: Yamillets Aguilar-Tomas
  • Gift card: Kirsti Doolin
  • Gift card: Sydney Christensen

Thank you to everyone who entered the drawing and visited the Study Abroad Fair!

Collect women’s locker room items by Oct. 13

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

If you had items in a locker in the Wheeler Sport Center women’s locker room that were bagged up for the renovation, please retrieve them. They are in clear plastic bags in the newly renovated softball team room. If the door is locked, contact Patty Findley at ext. 2910.

All items left after Tuesday, Oct. 13, will be disposed.

Questions? Contact Patty at pfindley@georgefox.edu or the above extension.

Lecture ‘Faith, Work, Economics and Religious Freedom’ presented Oct. 13

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

The university community is invited to a free lecture, titled “Faith, Work, Economics and Religious Freedom,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in EHS 102. Presenting will be Hugh Whelchel, president of the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics and author of How Then Shall We Work.

Whelchel will address the Christian meaning of work and how the church lost sight of it. Central to his argument is that all work, not just missions and being a pastor, is important to God.

For more information, contact Nate Peach at npeach@georgefox.edu.

Come see special deals now at the Bruin Store

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

Come check out the latest at the Bruin Store!

We now have George Fox scarves for the super low price of $20! We’ve also restocked our most popular hooded pullover and zip-up sweatshirts as well as basic T-shirts.

Bring your Serve Day Card with your student or employee ID and save an additional 10 percent off all general merchandise.

Hope to see you soon at the Bruin Store!

Important info about Saturday’s home football game

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

The campus will look a bit different Saturday, Oct. 10, as we expect to host around 3,000 guests for homecoming weekend and our football game. Here are some things to make note of:

Bauman Parking Lot
Be sure to move your cars out of the Bauman parking lot on Friday evening. This space will be dedicated to vendors and tailgating on Saturday. Stop by on Saturday and check out all of the food and activities (including a car-smash) happening before the game!

Entrances to the football game
There will be two entrances into the game and both are located in the Bauman parking lot, directly behind the stadium.

Wheeler Sports Center closed
The Wheeler Sports Center will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This means the basketball gym, racquetball courts and locker rooms will be closed. The Fitness Center will remain open for normal business hours, but you will need to enter through the hallway entrance located on the field level, toward the end of the building near the tennis courts. There will be security officers who will ask you where you are headed; just let them know that you are going to work out.

Bauman Walkway
The sidewalk located between the football stadium and Bauman will be closed. Please walk around the building and do not move the barricade.

Barricades
If you see a barricade, it is there for a reason. Please do not move them, jump over them, crawl under them, or unlock them.

Circle Parking Lot
The circle parking lot near Wheeler will be closed for the day. This space is reserved for officials to park in. Officials will arrive as early as 8:30 a.m.

Sideline Passes
No one will be granted field access without a sideline pass. Sideline passes are issued to those who are required to work and/or have official business during the game.

Tickets
Students and staff can show their ID cards at the gate to get into the game. Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the gate by visiting this link.

Tailgate Reunions
There will be special gatherings on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Bauman lot for alumni to reconnect with classmates in a fun, relaxed setting. The reunion will include lunch and a specific place for you and your classmates. Please also join us at the resident life tailgate tent before the game if you are a part of this affinity group.

We hope to see you at the game against Lewis & Clark at 1:30 p.m. and the tailgates prior to that!

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu,  Sarah Reid at sreid@georgefox.edu, or Kyle Pfeiffer at kpfeiffer@georgefox.edu.

Learn some Swahili tonight in the International House

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

All are welcome to Swahili Lab tonight (Thursday) from 7 to 8 p.m. in the International House. Join us! Free snacks and drinks will be provided.

Questions? Contact Sihui Zhu at szhu13@georgefox.edu.

University Players put on free performance tomorrow in Wood-Mar

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

Join the George Fox University Players tomorrow (Friday) for their homecoming performance in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Time Will Tell,” a 50-minute performance involving stories from the actors’ lives, featuring music and theatre exploring the theme “Time Will Tell.”

Free admission!

Questions? Contact Cambria Herrera at cherrera12@georgefox.edu.

Opening for Doug Campbell exhibit set for Thursday

Tuesday, October 6th, 2015

You are cordially invited to the opening reception for our colleague Doug Campbell’s art exhibit, entitled “After The Storm.”

This exhibit features artwork of mixed media. His style, content and choice of media are varied, as he once said, “My work ranges from the sublime to the ridiculous; I like to play both sides of the street.” Please come celebrate Doug and his work’s return to the world of exhibition.

An opening reception is set from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Lindgren Gallery. The exhibit will be up through Nov. 18.

Questions? Contact Cheri Hampton at champton@georgefox.edu.