Art exhibit talk, reception is today

Monday, September 21st, 2015

You are cordially invited to attend both the curator talk and closing reception of the Minthorne Gallery (Hoover) art exhibit, “Upon Closer Inspection,” featuring the artwork of Shelley Thorstensen, Kristen Martincic, Taryn McMahon and Jill Parisi.

Join us today (Tuesday) for the artist talk from 4:10 to 5 p.m. and the reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The talk will take place in Hoover 105, while the reception will be in the Minthorne Gallery.

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

Special ‘Saint John’s Bible’ sessions hosted each day this week in MLRC

Monday, September 21st, 2015

In celebration of Pope Francis’ visit to America, George Fox will host a series of special sessions to discuss the artwork of The Saint John’s Bible this week. Organized by leaders of the Saint John’s University and Abby in Minnesota, seven pieces of art, selected among the 160 in its seven volumes, will be discussed and expanded upon each day. In all, more than 40 universities, churches and organizations nationwide are participating in the project.

At George Fox, the public is invited to attend each session at noon in the MLRC. Christian studies professor Paul Anderson has written up essays to accompany each painting, and an essay for each has been contributed by the Saint John’s community. The weekday sessions culminate with “The Turning of the Page” viewing of Volume 6: The Gospels and Acts on Friday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m.

The paintings and texts to be discussed include:

  • Tuesday – Abraham and Sarah (Pentateuch vol. – Genesis 15:1-7; 17:1-22)
  • Wednesday – Ten Commandments (Pentateuch vol. – Exodus 20:1-26)
  • Thursday – Peter’s Confession (Gospels & Acts vol. – Matthew 16:13-23)
  • Friday – Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes (Gospels & Acts vol. – Mark 6:33-44; 8:1-10)
  • Saturday – Two Cures (Gospels & Acts vol. – Mark 5:25-43)
  • Sunday – Pentecost (Gospels & Acts vol. – Acts 1:6-11, 2:1-47)

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

All invited to prayer time in Hoover 250 weekday mornings

Monday, September 21st, 2015

The faculty of the College of Christian Studies invites the campus community to join them for daily morning prayer weekdays, from 8 to 8:20 a.m., in Hoover 250.

Prayer format will alternate between liturgical and unprogrammed, with various members of the CCS faculty providing leadership. Come as often as your schedule allows. All are welcome.

Questions? Contact Paula Hampton at phampton@georgefox.edu.

The Oh Hellos tickets on sale in Bruin Den

Monday, September 21st, 2015

Tickets for The Oh Hellos concert are on sale this week in the quad outside of the Bruin Den from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Tickets are only $7 for the concert at 7 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 27. The first 25 people to the ticket sale on the quad will get a free ticket. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with opening band The Band Joseph.

This is a George Fox community event; all students, faculty and alumni are welcome!

Questions? Contact Charlotte Gray at cgray12@georgefox.edu.

Check out the Bruin Store’s two-day sale

Monday, September 21st, 2015

Check out the Bruin Store’s 25-percent off two-day sale happening today and tomorrow (Tuesday and Wednesday).

Some sale items include:

  • Mom, Dad, Grandparent and sport tees, $14.95
  • Rolled tees, $12.95
  • 16-ounce coffee mugs, $11.95

All an additional 25% off!

Other sale items include backpacks, notebook and water bottles.

Unfortunately, all Nike products and winter gear including beanies, sweatshirts and sweatpants are excluded from this sale. However, remember to bring your Serve Day Discount card (and valid George Fox ID) and save 10 percent on non-sale items.

Questions? Contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.

Free ‘Encounters with Beethoven’ concert plays Thursday

Monday, September 21st, 2015

The university community is invited to a free concert featuring pianist Kenn Willson this Thursday, Sept. 24, in Bauman Auditorium. He will present his “Encounters with Beethoven” concert at 7:30 p.m.

The concert is the second of two “Keyboard Celebration Week” performances on campus, with the first taking place last Sunday with Willson, organist Martin Ellis and percussionist Ruth Ginelle Heald. Thursday’s event will feature the Moonlight Sonata, along with a multi-media piano recital presentation.

More information on the concert series is available here.

Info on scheduling an Academic Resource Center appointment

Monday, September 21st, 2015

Students who need to schedule an appointment with the Academic Resource Center (ARC) can do so using one of the following methods:

  • Access TutorTrac (the ARC’s online scheduling system) at this link
  • Email the ARC at the_arc@georgefox.edu
  • Call the ARC at 503-554-2327
  • Stop by the ARC during operating hours (Monday through Thursday, 1-10 p.m.; Friday, noon-4 p.m.)

All invited to join us for Shalom tonight

Monday, September 21st, 2015

You’re invited to join us in Shalom at 9 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in the Cap and Gown Room as we continue with our new theme of “Whole-Heartedness and Vulnerability.” Tonight we will hear about the biblical basis for vulnerability from Lindy Booth, a student leader who has a passion for vulnerable populations and the Word of God, so don’t miss it!

Be sure to come if you’re craving real talk, deep worship and authentic community. Questions? Contact Amanda Kitz at akitz13@georgefox.edu.

Students needed to lead prayer ministry on campus

Monday, September 21st, 2015

If you’re looking for an opportunity to be a part of furthering the prayer culture on campus, we need you! We’re looking for committed, passionate students with a love for God and for this place to help us create a culture of prayer on campus through praying over students’ prayer requests in the Prayer Chapel and helping coordinate prayer walks.

If this interests you, contact Amanda Kitz at akitz13@georgefox.edu to get started!

Registration is open for World’s Got Talent

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

Do you want to share a part of your cultural or ethnic heritage with the George Fox community?

The university’s annual World’s Got Talent show is coming up soon and we’re looking for students, employees and alumni who want to showcase their ethnic or cultural talents. Each performance should be around five to eight minutes long.

Registration opens today (Monday) and will close Friday, Oct. 16. Click this link to apply and sign up for auditions.

World’s Got Talent is Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. If you have any questions, please contact Sierra Brambila at sbrambila13@georgefox.edu. This event is sponsored by the spiritual and intercultural life office.

Know kids interested in joining Penn Pals club?

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

Pennington FacebookOur mascot, Pennington, is looking for new friends (12 and younger) to join his Penn Pals kids club. Do you know of some young people who would be interested? Members get a T-shirt, tickets to games, opportunities to meet and hang out with our Bruin athletes, and more!

Learn more about Penn Pals and join at this link.

Five staff and administrator positions currently open

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

Five staff and administrator positions are currently open. Listed in order of recency they are:

  • Data Entry Specialist, Undergraduate Admissions
  • Software Engineer
  • Data Scientist, Analytics Department
  • Portland Center Facilities Coordinator
  • Director of Human Resources

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.

FoxTALE maintenance scheduled for tomorrow morning

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, Sept. 22, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

– Your Education Technology Team
IT Service Desk – servicedesk@georgefox.edu

Portland interior designer speaks at tonight’s ArtTalk event

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

This week’s ArtTalk weekly lecture is set for tonight (Monday) and features Richelle Nolan, managing director of  Interior Architects in Portland. Over the course of her career, Richelle has worked with clients such as Google, Samsung, GE and Bloomberg.

Richelle’s enthusiasm for design in translating client vision and brand into clear design objectives is a thoughtful process that relies heavily on key methodologies: building confident teams, nurturing relationships and understanding the reliance we all must have on each person for success.

The presentation is from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Chehalem Cultural Center ballroom, 415 E. Sheridan St. The lecture is free and open to the public.

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

Join us for talk, reception for art exhibit ‘Upon Closer Inspection’

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

You are cordially invited to attend both the curator talk and closing reception of the Minthorne Gallery (Hoover) art exhibit, “Upon Closer Inspection,” featuring the artwork of Shelley Thorstensen, Kristen Martincic, Taryn McMahon and Jill Parisi.

Join us tomorrow (Tuesday) for the artist talk from 4:10 to 5 p.m. and the reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The talk will take place in Hoover 105, while the reception will be in the Minthorne Gallery.

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

Session today covers studying business abroad

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

Interested in international business study and/or internship opportunities? Plan on attending an information session this Monday, Sept. 21, on these great opportunities:

  • International Business Institute (IBI): summer 2016 program
  • Global Strategy residence course: registration starting spring 2016
  • AIESEC international internships and job opportunities: now!

Learn more at our session this Monday between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. in Stevens 109. Faculty, please alert your students to this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Kelly Borror at kborror@georgefox.edu.

Roberts Center dedication ceremony set for next week

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

The university community is invited to a special dedication ceremony for the Roberts Center (formerly the Villa Academic Complex) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, at the facility. On hand will be longtime professor Arthur Roberts and his wife Fern, for whom the building is being named. The actual program will last from 4:30 to 5 p.m., followed by a time for refreshments and visiting.

Please join us in honoring Arthur and Fern for their faithful service to George Fox University for more than 60 years!

Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

Wanted: Fox Friendship Families

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

We are seeking Fox Friendship Families for the more than 40 new international students starting their studies on the Newberg campus this semester. Fox Friendship Families commit to inviting two students to their home at least once per semester. The relationships that develop are invaluable for our international students as well as for the families that host them.

If you are interested in signing up, please contact Tiona Cage (tcage@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Indonesian leaders visit Newberg campus this Thursday

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

George Fox will welcome visitors from Indonesia on Thursday, Sept. 24, through the International Visitor Leadership Program, a U.S. Department of State-sponsored professional development program that works to create mutual understanding between citizens of the U.S. and other nations. Faculty and students are invited to meet our visitors from 3 to 4 p.m. in Roberts 117.

The IVLP program is focused on tolerance and diversity in education, and the project is designed to further the U.S. foreign policy goal in education cooperation. The visiting group includes Indonesian educators, administrators and policymakers involved in Indonesia’s Islamic education system.

Participants will examine how religious education institutions are mainstreamed in the United States and explore how religious and secular schools, along with faith-based and other civil society organizations, work together as a force for social harmony.

Questions? Contact Janelle Freitag at jfreitag@georgefox.edu.

Join us for tonight’s LACI lecture

Sunday, September 20th, 2015

The campus community is invited to a Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation tonight (Monday) in Hoover 105. Shelly Shupe Winterberg of World Vision International will speak on “The Spiritual Nature of Children and Transformational Development.” The same presentation will take place at 5 to 6 p.m. and again from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests are asked to attend the later session.

Many times, there is a tendency to address the issues of poverty and inequality around the world with a one-directional service delivery ministry. Shupe Winterberg will discuss the question, “How can we shift our focus to a more mutual relationship while also creating a holistic approach to development that addresses the spiritual needs of children and families?” Her presentation is the third in the “Majority World and the West” series.

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