The climbing wall in Wheeler 104 will be open the following hours starting today (Monday) for the remainder of the school year (no spring break hours): Mondays and Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., and Thursdays, 9-11 p.m.
Do you have students who are strong writers, solid scholars, avid learners, and who love helping others uncover their potential? Please consider recommending them for a position as a consultant at the Academic Resource Center (ARC).
Each year, more than 500 students have more than 1,500 appointments with ARC consultants. Our consultants help struggling students improve their work and helping strong students get even stronger.
Consultant application materials for the 2014-15 academic year are available at this link. Completed materials are due by Friday, March 7. Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu, 503-554-2314) if you have questions.
Don’t forget tonight’s (Monday’s) Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture presented by David Gutterman, associate professor of politics at Willamette University, who will speak from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105 on the topic “Believe it or Not: The Rise of the Nones and the Future of Religion in the United States.”
The same session is presented from 4:40 to 5:40 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.
Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.
Do you love the Oregon Shakespeare Festival? What about rock climbing at The Circuit Bouldering Gym in Portland? Like to ski or snowboard? Need some beautiful art or home decor to spice up your current space? Are you a Timbers fan? Coffee fan? Follow this link to bid on these awesome items and so many more! Bidding closes today (Saturday) at 3 p.m.
Auction proceeds will help support a group of George Fox doctor of physical therapy students and the children they will be working with during a trip to Uganda in June, so you’ll not only get really sweet stuff, you’ll be supporting a very worthy cause. Happy bidding!
Please email Lene at lmackenzie12@georgefox.edu with any questions. Thanks for supporting our program and our fundraising efforts!
After the holidays, the amount of giving to charitable causes declines while the needs of the people still remain high. Team V.C.R in the Entrepreneurship 300 class wants to help those in need in the Newberg area by collecting donations for the organization Newberg F.I.S.H.
This local food pantry has been proudly supporting the Newberg area for more than 40 years! Most of their food supplies come from local businesses, churches, schools and ordinary people. We are asking both students and staff members for packaged and preserved food donations such as canned foods, rice, beans, etc.
If you would like to donate, please email kampmannc13@georgefox.edu and we will arrange a time to pick up your donation on campus sometime this weekend. We will only be collecting donations until Tuesday, March 4, so if you would like to donate please let us know as soon as possible.
It is hard to make a difference by ourselves, but united we can truly make a positive impact for those struggling in our Newberg community!
Five 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.
Effective Monday, March 3, the Bruin Bites Cafe hours of service will be changing to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We’ve had many requests to open a little earlier, and we’re happy to accommodate those students, staff and faculty who enjoy a nice cup of Caravan Coffee and a homemade pastry as they start their day.
Be sure to check out our menus and daily specials at cafebonappetit.com/georgefox.
Team V.C.R of the Entrepreneurship 300 class would like to thank everyone who bought some of our macaroni au gratin. If you missed out on the chance to buy some, our group will be in the Bruin Den again today (Friday) between 1 and 2 p.m. serving this Haitian dish, which has a zesty bold flavor of cheese, exquisite creole spices, chicken and much more. The cost per serving is $4.99, and we are also accepting pre-orders at kampmannc13@georgefox.edu.
If you would like to have the food delivered, we deliver anywhere on campus for no extra charge. Just send a message to the email listed above before 1 p.m. with the number of orders and your address or location (offices work too). We will then make sure to deliver your food between 1 and 2 p.m.
The Inclusion and Student Leadership Program would like to invite you to attend our “Table Talk” today (Friday) from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room B/C.
“Table Talk” is a lunchtime gathering in which George Fox staff, faculty and students dialogue about issues related to cultural diversity. Everyone is welcome to come and discuss February’s topic on “Overcoming.” Student guest speakers Jayce Montgomery and Yasharet Lopez will share their personal stories of how they have overcame a challenge.
Again, bring your lunch to the Cap and Gown Room. Questions? Contact Aby Cordova at acordova10@georgefox.edu.
The annual 24 1/4 Hour Play Festival will bring together three teams of playwrights, directors, actors and designers to create a 10-minute play in 24.5 hours! The event will begin on Friday March 14, at 7 p.m. and end with a performance on Saturday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium.
Come support your fellow George Fox students and enjoy some fun new works! If you are interested in participating, contact Susan Carlson at scarlson10@georgefox.edu.
Be sure to join us for an all-employee meeting this afternoon (Thursday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium! We have a “Surprise Theme” this month, so turn out to find out what it is. We’ll be serving cherry cheesecake bars and cherry lime agua fresca.
And, as always, we’ll have a live video feed and serve treats at the Portland Center (Room 160).
Shalom is hosting a panel for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week tonight (Thursday) at 9 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room.
Panelists from the Columbia River Eating Disorder Network will be on hand to answer questions about eating disorders as we discuss how to best come alongside each other as we struggle to restore wholeness in our relationships to our bodies. Annie Stewart will serve as host.
Chapel Elective Credit is available for this event. Contact Grayce Beebe (gbeebe10@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.
’Support the university’s theatre department by attending the University Players’ thought-provoking performance of drama and music. The theme of our production this year is “Highway 18.”
Join us Friday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Admission is free!
This year, the University Players explore stories of traveling down Highway 18 — who we are, where we go, and what we encounter along the way. Interwoven with music and masks, they tell stories from their own lives on their journeys toward identity.
Their stories are told in three acts.
Life. Death. Resurrection. Buckle up. It’s quite a ride.
All are invited to join us for the Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture this Monday, March 3, as David Gutterman, associate professor of politics at Willamette University, speaks from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation ties into our theme “State of the World.”
Gutterman will speak on the topic “Believe it or Not: The Rise of the Nones and the Future of Religion in the United States.” During the last 20 years there has been a dramatic rise in the percentage of religiously unaffiliated citizens in the U.S. In this lecture, Gutterman will discuss who the “nones” are, what they believe, and what the rise of the “nones” suggests about the future of religion and politics in this country.
The same session is presented from 4:40 to 5:40 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.
Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.
This is a reminder that today (Thursday), team V.C.R from the Entrepreneurship 300 class will be in the Bruin Den between noon and 1 p.m. serving macaroni au gratin (Haitian mac and cheese). The cost is only $4.99 per serving.
If you are hesitant to buy, we will be giving out free samples while our supplies last. We are also accepting pre-orders through the following email: kampmannc13@georgefox.edu.
We hope to see you there!
On behalf of International Student Services, we would like to invite you to participate in our annual International Photo Contest!
Have you been abroad and taken fascinating pictures? If so, this is your opportunity to shine and possibly win some prizes! Deadline of entry will be Wednesday, March 12. Please email Louis Liu at lliu11@georgefox.edu for general guidelines.
We look forward to seeing your photos!
Chinese lab is happening again tonight (Thursday)! Join us at 6:30 p.m. at Lemmons 2 for snacks and fun. Our topic this week will be the Olympics.
Write gfu.international.club@gmail.com if you have questions.
The physical therapy department is conducting an online auction to fundraise for our upcoming summer trip to Uganda. The aims of our trip are to advocate for and serve disabled Ugandan children and to conduct research on barefoot running. To browse the auction items and for more details on the auction itself, visit this link.
Please email Lene at lmackenzie12@georgefox.edu with any questions. Thanks for supporting our program and our fundraising efforts!
Don’t forget to attend Kayin Griffith’s thank you and congratulations party! We’ll gather from 1 to 3 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in the International Center/Cultural House.
Kayin, assistant director of SpIL programs, has accepted an exciting new opportunity as the director of advocacy and development for the organization Word Made Flesh. Join us as we celebrate her and bless her new endeavors!
Be sure to join us for an all-employee meeting tomorrow (Thursday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium! We have a “Surprise Theme” this month, so turn out to find out what it is. We’ll be serving cherry cheesecake bars and cherry lime agua fresca.
And, as always, we’ll have a live video feed and serve treats at the Portland Center (room to be announced).
Here is the agenda for the meeting:
Welcome
Rob Westervelt
Employee of the Month
Students First
Meet the New Student “Nexus Phonathon Team” and New Advancement Staff
Lynn Andrews
Exceptional Life Outcomes
Launch Event for the IDEA Center
Deb Mumm-Hill
Innovation to Improve Outcomes
New Performance Review Process
Ted Allen
Christian University of Choice
Accreditation Core Themes
Linda Samek
Christian University of Choice
“Navigating the Future”
Robin Baker
