Chapel today (Wednesday) will feature students worshiping in different cultural styles. Our speaker is Dr. Kevin Newhouser, professor of sociology at Seattle Pacific University, who will speak on “Heaven is … Living Outside the Box.” Join us at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
Tonight (Wednesday) is the night to celebrate diversity through talent from all over the globe! Join us for World’s Got Talent beginning at 8 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free.
The university’s Health Center is hosting a flu shot clinic from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. Cost is $15 or free for Regence or GFU Aetna student insurance.
Please call the Health Center at 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment.
We are in need of an actress for Pushing 80, a student film about a car-thief gang of five who are raiding a small town of specific vintage cars for a car collector. They do this untraditionally by overtaking the car as its driving down the road. The gang meets its match in the form of a 65-year-old grandma in a very expensive-looking old car.
We will be auditioning in two places this week and are still in need of an actress to play the part of the grandma.
Audition info:
Do you know any family members or colleagues who might be interested? Also, if you know of anyone who has a nice car and would like it to star in a student film, please contact Carissa Hoffman at choffman09@georgefox.edu.
Need a passport? Take advantage of the opportunity to get one on campus this week.
The details:
Please note:
See Mail Services web page for complete information or contact Sherrie Frost, ext. 2556, with questions.
This is a reminder that there is no mail courier service today (Tuesday) due to the staff conference. Normal service will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Questions or concerns? Contact Sherrie Frost at ext. 2556.
As part of Cultural Celebration Week, Bon Appetit is featuring foods from Germany Tuesday night (Octoberfest), complete with an Oompah band; Europe on Wednesday night; and Pan Asia on Thursday night.
Join us between 4:30 and 7 p.m. any or all of those nights. Free to students on meal plans and only $8.65 for everyone else.
Come down to the Foxhole, grab a cup of coffee, and get to know students from different cultures at an international coffee house event this Thursday, Oct. 27, from 7 to 10 p.m.
We have games, food, music, and more …
Contact Kaleb Olsen at olsenk10@georgefox.edu with questions.
Tuesday night’s Shalom (9 p.m. in Cap and Gown Room) will feature the Invisible Children documentary, Stories from the Frontline.
Meet a former child soldier and hear from Invisible Children “roadies.”
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) for World’s Got Talent, a celebration of diversity and entertainment. Taking the Bauman Auditorium stage will be performers from around the world. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.
Dare to have your world transformed.
Do you know someone deserving of the November Employee of the Month award? If so, please submit your nomination via e-mail to Peggy Kilburg by Monday, Nov. 7. Your comments should be specific and focus mainly on noteworthy contributions made by this person in the last month or so.
The President’s Executive Leadership Team will review the nominations and select a recipient. The winner will be honored with a citation and a $100 Allison gift card at our next community meeting.
Event Services will be closed all day Thursday and most of Friday (Oct. 27-28) while we attend a conference. Please plan ahead on making room reservations, as we won’t be able to process requests during this time.
Room set-ups and table requests for Thursday and Friday should be submitted before 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Questions? Contact Lisa Leslie at ext. 2028 or lleslie@georgefox.edu.
Today (Tuesday) is the Cultural Fair, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Bruin Den. Everyone is invited to come join the fun of experiencing a piece of the different cultures in our George Fox community.
Meet students, learn about their cultures, taste some food, expand your understanding, and begin living outside the box. The Dominican Republic booth will have photographs for sale, with all proceeds going to T.E.A.R.S ministries located in La Vega, Dominican Republic. Please go to Tears.org to find out more about this ministry.
See you there!
Do you want to know more about living and working in the business community of New York City? We invite you to join the School of Business in meeting with Benny Mah, managing director of The Mathes Company in New York City, this Thursday, Oct. 27, from 2:45 to 4 p.m. in Stevens 109.
At The Mathes Company, Mah manages discretionary portfolios for individual and institutional investors from Asia. He joined the company in 2001. Previously, he worked with Alpha Investment Management, Clariden Asset Management (New York), UBS Asset Management (NYC) and Chase Investors.
Questions? Contact Becky Jensen at rjensen@georgefox.edu.
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 there is no postage necessary. The deadline for the this drop-off site is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. All out-of-state ballots must be mailed with postage.
Thanks!
– University Mail Services
Final reminder: The support staff conference is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 25. The theme is “Survival | Revival – Preparations for the Body & Spirit.â€
Please arrive at Newberg Christian Church by 8:15 a.m. and remember to bring your Bible. Breakfast (including espresso coffee bar – $2 each) and lunch are included. The church is located at 2315 Villa Road.
Join us for chapel on Monday  (Oct. 24)  as Jamie Johnson, director of the Friends Leadership Program, continues our series in the book of Acts. See you at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
The university community is invited to attend Lisa McMinn’s faculty lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Lisa will present her research on the work and impact of local food movements.
Please join us to hear more about “The Pursuit of More: The American Dream Meets the Local Food Movement.” The lecture will be recorded and available on iTunesU in the days following the presentation.
Don’t forget to join in celebrating cultures of the world during the university’s Cultural Celebration Week, scheduled Oct. 23-27.
Here’s the schedule:
Our theme this year is “Living Outside the Box.” Please feel free to join in as many of these activities as your schedule allows. Questions? Contact Shelley Yonemura at syonemura@georgefox.edu.
Don’t forget the Seminary Fair to be held between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the Hoover Atrium. There will be a variety of seminaries represented to connect with prospective students who desire to be equipped for ministry through graduate education.
The event, hosted by Career Services, is a great opportunity to meet with recruiters to investigate different career choices and seminary opportunities for the future. Check BruinCareers on MyGFU for a list of seminaries attending.
