Join us for a time of prayer for those in bondage. As a part of “Binding Prayer Week” there will be a prayer service tonight (Wednesday) in the Prayer Chapel from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Contact Hope Kenyon (ekenyon11@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, between 4 and 6 p.m. in the Bruin Den, the university will host a Cultural Fair – and we’d love to have you join us. The Cultural Fair will feature students from Asia, Europe, Africa and other parts of America sharing something about their own culture.
You do not need to go to other countries or places to experience a different culture – just come to the Cultural Fair. You will have a chance to enjoy wonderful displays, learn something new, and of course experience delicious food from all over the world!
Questions? Contact Dianna McIntyre at dmcintyre@georgefox.edu.
We will have a large group of prospective students and guests coming to campus on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 8-9, for our Bruin Preview event. Please help us welcome our guests by parking somewhere other than the Stevens and Hoover parking lots on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday. This will allow them to park close to the event’s check-in location.
Thank you!
The Undergraduate Admissions Office
This is a reminder that “Binding Prayer” is happening through Friday, Nov. 9! The International Justice Mission club will be handing out cord bracelets in the Bruin Den every day at lunch as a reminder to pray for those in bondage today.
For more info, contact Hope Kenyon at ekenyon11@georgefox.edu.
If you didn’t get a chance to buy a Homecoming & Family Weekend T-shirt, we still have them available for $2 each in the Pennington House. Stop by anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to buy yours.
Sizes available are Youth M and L, Adult S, M, L, XL, 2XL. To see a photo of the shirt, designed by alumna Megan Clark (’06), click here. Contact Mary Monahan at ext. 2134 if you have questions.
The marketing communications office will be processing a business card order soon. Place your order directly with B&B Print Source by Tuesday, Nov. 12. If you have not done so already, you will need to create a new “Individual Account†on the form before you can submit your order.
Questions? Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu.
Students, staff and faculty: Just a heads-up that there will be a test sometime this week of the Fox Alert Emergency Notification System. If you have NOT registered your phone to receive these alerts, please go on MyGFU to your personal information page, and register it underneath the “Fox Alert” tab.
GFU has implemented the service to provide us with the ability to reach students and staff members with information and updates during unforeseen events or emergencies, within minutes, through phone calls, e-mails and/or text messages.
In the unlikely event of an emergency you would be potentially notified through three different methods:
1. Cell phone
2. E-mail
3. Text message
HOWEVER, for either of these methods to work YOU must enter your personal contact information in your MYGFU account.
Here’s how you do it!
– Login to your MYGFU account
– Click on SELF SERVICE
– Click on CAMPUS PERSONAL INFORMATION
– Click on PHONE NUMBERS
– On the PHONE TYPE pick list, choose the phone type you are registering.
– Type in your contact information
– Click SAVE
– If you need to add a number, first click on ADD A PHONE NUMBER
– Make sure you click SAVE after each change.
For more information contact Security Services – nkincaid@georgefox.edu
Only nine tickets remain for this Friday night’s (Nov. 9) “Full Flavors Cooking Class” being offered by food and nutrition in business students. Come learn how to put together a five-course, autumn-inspired meal with seasonal ingredients! We’ll teach you how to prepare a beautiful, delicious holiday meal from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lemmons 5.
A meal and a free recipe book are included. The night’s menu is Mexican hot chocolate, coffee and tea; prosciutto-wrapped dates with goat cheese; curried pumpkin bisque; sweet potato and kale Alfredo pasta; wild mushroom bruschetta; and pear clafouti. Tickets are $35 per person and available by contacting Christa Rosier at crosier08@georgefox.edu. Get yours today!
This is a reminder that all are invited to attend “Faith, Sexuality and Identity – a Conversation,” scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Hoover 105.
This event, hosted by the Office of Student Life and the Human Sexuality Discussion Group, will be moderated by Phil Smith, chair of the university’s Department of Religious Studies. Panelists will be: Gerry Breshears, pastor and professor at Western Seminary; Darleen Ortega, Oregon Court of Appeals judge; Erica Tan, psychologist and George Fox adjunct faculty member; and Nathan Meckley, pastor at Metropolitan Community Church.
Viewpoints expressed may not reflect the official university stance on LGBTQ issues, which can be found at georgefox.edu/lgbtq.
Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
All are invited to join Jeff VandenHoek, director of business relations in the George Fox School of Business, as he and others spotlight the School of Business’ current internship program successes and plans for the development of future internship opportunities.
Here are the details:
The following student interns, along with internship supervisors, will share about their excellent experiences from this past year:
In addition, future internship providers will address the needs and opportunities that currently exist in their organizations.
Questions? Contact VandenHoek at ext. 2809 or jvandenh@georgefox.edu.
The Department of Religious Studies will host a non-partisan time of Scripture reading, prayer and optional communion in a desire to help us remember, on this day that can be a time of both divisiveness and worry, that history is in God’s hands and that God calls us to live in peace with one another, even those who perhaps vote differently than us.
The time of prayer and reflection will be from 4 to 5 p.m. today (Tuesday) in the Hoover faculty lounge on the second floor of the Hoover Academic Building. All are welcome to come for all or part of the hour.
Students and faculty are invited to come together to watch the finale of the presidential race Tuesday night, Nov. 6. Join us for an election night party beginning at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105 (please note the change in location). Refreshments will be provided.
The event is sponsored by the Department of Politics and History, the College Republicans, the College Democrats and the Latino Heritage Club.
Questions? Contact Dyvisha Gordon at dgordon11@georgefox.edu.
Binding Prayer is happening all this week, Nov. 5-9! The International Justice Mission club will be handing out cord bracelets in the Bruin Den every day at lunch as a reminder to pray for those in bondage today.
For more info, contact Hope Kenyon at ekenyon11@georgefox.edu.
Don’t forget tonight’s (Monday’s) “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series featuring Patrick and Becky Ray in Hoover 105.
The session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. and features the Rays, who lived in Jordan for several years. They will share their experiences of immersion within a Muslim society and their thoughts on the intersection of Christianity and Islam.
Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.
The deadline for ballots at the George Fox drop site is Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 4:30 p.m. Mail Services is an unofficial drop site for all Oregon ballots. Arrangements have been made with the Yamhill County Elections Office for us to offer this service.
We accept any Oregon ballot (any county) and no postage is necessary. All out-of-state ballots must be mailed with postage.
Thanks,
Mail Services
The band Lady Danville will be playing a free concert on campus on Saturday, Nov. 10! Join us in Bauman Auditorium at 8 p.m.!
Questions? Contact Marissa Blankenship at mblankenship10@georgefox.edu.
The debates have come to an end and now it is time to elect our new head of state! Come watch a live streaming of the election results amongst peers and faculty members. There will be snacks, soda and good community!
Questions? Contact Dyvisha Gordon at dgordon11@georgefox.edu.
All U.S. military veterans are invited to a gathering from 3:40 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, in Stevens 101. Meet other veterans and discuss experiences as a veteran at George Fox University. You’ll also hear about services on campus, and share ideas for supporting veterans in our university community.
Click this link to R.S.V.P. so we can plan appropriately for snacks and refreshments. Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.
Bring your lunch and be treated to a piece of pumpkin pie today (Monday) as you listen to the staff from Mail and Print Services talk about their departments. This event will provide helpful information on saving money, time and energy with your print jobs and mailing needs.
This event is part of the “Let’s Work Together†series sponsored by the Staff Development Committee. Come join us and take part in the door prize drawing! This event is in the Cap and Gown Room from noon to 1 p.m.
– Mail & Print staff
Interested in auditioning for the GFU Dance Company? We are a jazz/lyrical dance group that meets one to two times a week for a time of dance, prayer and fellowship.
Come see us perform during chapel today (Monday)! Auditions are on Sunday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Wheeler dance studio.
Applications are available for pick-up on Sunday, Nov. 11, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Wheeler studio.
