All invited to Contemplative Worship tomorrow

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

Come join us for Contemplative Open Worship tomorrow (Thursday) in Hoover 206 from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting on God, including sharing and praying as people feel led. 

This is our last scheduled meeting of the semester, as we will not be meeting during finals week.

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

Volunteer to plant trees in Hess Creek Canyon next week

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

Do you enjoy the beautiful trees on campus? Would you like to learn how to successfully plant a tree?

On Monday, April 29, we will have a volunteer tree planting day in the Hess Creek Canyon area from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are welcome to come and go, but be sure to be dressed appropriately.

Meet below the Crisman Crossing bridge at 9 a.m. If we have a large number of volunteers, we may also do some invasive removal.

Any questions can be directed to the Plant Services office at ext. 2010.

Audition for next year’s dance team tonight

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

Are you interested in performing with the George Fox dance team for the 2019-20 academic year? Come to a workshop to learn a short routine and audition tonight (Wednesday) from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center fitness room.

The dance team performs at home football and basketball games and is open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

If you can’t make it to the auditions, email Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu for details on submitting your audition by video.

Stop by ceramic sale tomorrow

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

Come and support your fellow makers tomorrow (Thursday) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bruin Den for our student ceramic sale. Come buy mugs, planters, and other wonderful handmade things!

Questions? Contact Benjamin Cahoon at bcahoon17@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Food insecurity among students on campus

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Please take this short, two-minute survey about food insecurity among college students on the George Fox campus. Participants may enter a chance to win a $50 gift card to Grocery Outlet or Amazon.

For more information about the Bruin Community Pantry, please check out our website.

Questions about this survey should be addressed to Jere Witherspoon in the student life office at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for direct deposit before end of the semester

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Do you want your paycheck to automatically be in your bank account on payday? Come by the Employee Empowerment office anytime Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to sign up for direct deposit before you leave for the summer!

You can bring a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank that includes your account and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, just remember that your paycheck will be mailed out on payday to the mailing address on file. You can update your mailing address on MyGFU under the “Self Service” tab.

Questions? Contact Employee Empowerment at ee@georgefox.edu.

Apply to Plant Services for summer job

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Are you searching for a summer job and like to be outdoors? Do you want to work with your hands and learn how we keep the George Fox Newberg campus looking so beautiful? If so, we have an opportunity for you!

The Plant Services grounds department has five openings for a summer groundskeeping job. That’s a solid 40 hours per week working in the great outdoors.

Interested applicants can either apply through Handshake or stop by the Thomas Center to drop off their summer applications directly.

Questions can be directed to the Plant Services office at 503-554-2010.

Eat at Chipotle today to benefit theatre department

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Eat good food and help your friends! Stop by the Sherwood Chipotle today (Tuesday) between 4 and 8 p.m. and 33 percent of the profit will support the George Fox theatre department.

Please tell the cashier that you are there for the fundraiser in order for the profits to benefit the department.

Questions? Contact Araya Glancy at aglancy16@georgefox.edu.

Stop by the ARC to write a thank-you note for a mentor

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Is there someone at George Fox who has made a difference in your college experience? Did someone ignite a spark that made you want to learn more than you thought you could, someone who walked alongside you during a difficult season, or a person who has been a mentor?

Take a moment to write an email, e-card, or traditional thank-you card to that professor, coach, RA, tutor, supervisor, or other influential person. Stop by the ARC in the library to pick up a free blank card, or send or create your own.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

Volunteer to plant trees in Hess Creek Canyon

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Do you enjoy the beautiful trees on campus? Would you like to learn how to successfully plant a tree?

On Monday, April 29, we will have a volunteer tree planting day in the Hess Creek Canyon area from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are welcome to come and go, but be sure to be dressed appropriately.

Meet below the Crisman Crossing bridge at 9 a.m. If we have a large number of volunteers, we may also do some invasive removal.

Any questions can be directed to the Plant Services office at ext. 2010.

Come to veterans’ breakfast this morning

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

The Veterans United Association is hosting a pop-up breakfast in the FoxHole today (Monday) from 7 to 8:30 a.m. All veterans are welcome to stop by and get a hot meal.

If you think you might be able to stop in, please email Jeff Brown at jbrown15@georgefox.edu so we can get a head count.

Claim lost items at Campus Public Safety office before end of the semester

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

If you have lost something, be sure to come to the Campus Public Safety office soon, because all remaining unclaimed items will be donated to Phase II at the end of the semester.

Anything found in the student residences when they are deep-cleaned will be kept until Friday, May 31, before it is all donated to charitable causes, so be sure to double-check your residence before moving out!

If you work out in Wheeler, Duke or Hadlock, check for your lost items in those buildings before leaving school as well.

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

Gather for National Day of Prayer next week

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

The Newberg community prayer team will be hosting a community-wide prayer gathering on the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, in Stevens 109 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join with Newberg pastors, leaders and community members for this annual time of prayer.

Contact Di Endicott at endicottdiana@yahoo.com or the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Audition for next year’s dance team this Wednesday

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Are you interested in performing with the George Fox dance team for the 2019-20 academic year? Come to a workshop to learn a short routine and audition on Wednesday, April 24, from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center fitness room.

The dance team performs at home football and basketball games and is open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

If you can’t make it to the auditions, email Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu for details on submitting your audition by video.

PT students offer physical activity counseling

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Are you interested in increasing your physical activity but unsure of what to do? Schedule an appointment for health counseling with a licensed physical therapist and PT students.

These appointments are in the Roberts Center on Fridays for 30 minutes and include physical fitness testing, safe exercise counseling, and ideas to increase activity.

Call 503-550-6837 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

Hadlock Student Center is closed this weekend

Friday, April 19th, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed today (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday). Visit our webpage for more information.

Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.

Join in Contemplative Worship on Thursday

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

Come join us for Contemplative Open Worship this Thursday, April 25, in Hoover 206 from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting on God, including sharing and praying as people feel led. 

This is our last scheduled meeting of the semester, as we will not be meeting during finals week.

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

University closed today for Good Friday

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

The university’s offices, libraries and Bruin Store are closed today (Friday) to observe Good Friday.

Information on Print Services’ final job submission deadlines

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce that Print Services will be closing its doors at the end of the day on Friday, May 3. Please note the deadline for when jobs will be accepted.

Department Deadline: Friday, April 26, end of day

Students’ Deadline: Friday, May 3, end of day

More information will come later regarding printing and how that process will look. Thank you for your patience during this transition. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Bon Appetit cafes are closed this weekend

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

The Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Cafe will be closed today (Friday) in observance of Good Friday. They will reopen Monday, April 22, with regular hours of operation.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.