Eat at Panda Express tomorrow to support Theatre Honor Society

Thursday, September 26th, 2019

Stop by Panda Express in Newberg tomorrow (Saturday) between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. to support a fundraiser for George Fox University’s Theatre Honor Society. Twenty percent of sales will go to the honor society when you show a paper or online version of this flyer at checkout or use promo code 275201 for online orders.

Send your receipt to Maddie Matthews at mmattews16@georgefox.edu for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Jem 100! The winner will be notified on Monday, Sept. 30.

Questions? Contact Elyse Bradford at Ebradford17@georgefox.edu.

Faculty concert rescheduled for Monday

Thursday, September 26th, 2019

The music department is thrilled to announce that the homecoming concert that was cancelled last week has been rescheduled.

Join us next Monday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. This thrilling concert will feature faculty in collaborative jazz and classical projects. Admission is free.

Questions? Contact Dwayne Corbin at dcorbin@georgefox.edu.

Information about lost and found items

Thursday, September 26th, 2019

Found items should promptly be taken to the Campus Public Safety office where they are tagged and logged with a date and location if known. We then check our master list of reported lost items to try to match an owner with an item. Owners are emailed or called if we can identify a match. For faster retrieval of your lost items, please write your name on your belongings.

Come in to the security office to report your lost items as soon as you lose them, and please pick them up quickly when you’re notified that they have been found because we have limited storage space. We donate unclaimed items every 4 to 6 weeks to charitable causes.

Questions? Contact Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu or call our office at 503.554.2090.

Fall musical comedy ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ opens next month

Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

The George Fox theatre department opens its fall musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder next month. Come join us for a hilarious, knock ’em dead evening of murder and romance filled with high jinks and ghoulish surprises.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 17 through 19 and Oct. 24 through 26 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include 2 p.m. matinee performances on Sunday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 27. Open captioning will be available for select shows.

Students get their own tickets free both Thursdays, Oct. 17 and 24. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows. Bring your ID with you to the door to show that it matches your ticket.

Reserve your seat online or pick them up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

Join APA writing style workshop today

Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

Join the Academic Resource Center for an APA writing style workshop with Sue O’Donnell today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Those who attend will receive a helpful APA handout and learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more.

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

Donate to the Bruin Community Pantry

Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank has been open almost a week now and the grocery bag initiative has been a huge success. Thank you to everyone who has participated!

However, we are slowly depleting our supplies. If you are considering donating, here is a list of items we could use:

  • Hamburger or Tuna Helper
  • Any canned meat that isn’t tuna
  • Any kind of broth
  • Hand and body lotion
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Cereal
  • Oatmeal (not instant)
  • Pasta

For more information, contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for wilderness first aid course

Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

The university is hosting a SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course on campus Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3. This is an excellent course for individuals who enjoy the outdoors or work in a camp or wilderness setting.

The class will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The cost is $100 for current George Fox students, $150 for employees, and $225 for community members. National Outdoor Leadership School courses through REI start at $245 per person.

Participants will receive two full days of hands-on instruction and gain confidence in their ability to provide aid to those in need. Sign up through IMLeagues.com and pay the course fee in the Hadlock Student Center.

Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.

Passport Days event begins today

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

The Passport Days event runs today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On both days, a USPS representative will be in the Bauman Auditorium lobby to help you with all of your passport needs. All of the application and photo process will be done at once.

Checks are preferred, but cash will be accepted as long as it is the exact amount. You will need to bring the following items with you:

  • Form of payment
  • Current driver’s license or state-issued ID with current last name
  • Original or certified birth certificate (your birth certificate will be submitted with the passport application and returned to you from the state department)

The event is open to the community, so please share this information with your friends and family. For passport information, click here.

Questions? Contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Register for scholarship resource center workshop

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Don’t forget to register for the upcoming scholarship resource center workshop! Gather in Hoover 105 on Thursday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, Oct. 3, 8, or 9, for scholarship information, snacks, and a chance to win an awesome raffle prize.

Click here more information and to register. Contact Jordan Nelson at jnelson@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2297 with questions.

Eat at Panda Express Saturday to support Theatre Honor Society

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Stop by Panda Express in Newberg this Saturday, Sept. 28, between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. to support a fundraiser for George Fox University’s Theatre Honor Society. Twenty percent of sales will go to the honor society when you show a paper or online version of this flyer at checkout or use promo code 275201 for online orders.

Questions? Contact Elyse Bradford at ebradford17@georgefox.edu.

Parking regulations reminder

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

As our security officers patrol around campus, they have been seeing some creative parking!

Reminder: If you are parking on the street, your car must be facing the same direction as the lane of traffic next to you. When parking in a George Fox parking area, there must be a striped line on either side of your vehicle. For example, you may not park along the curbs in the Le Shana or Newlin parking lots. You are not permitted to park against building sides, walls, or by creating a new space.

Did you know that the Newberg police can fine you $110 for parking the wrong way on a city street or yellow curb fire zone, and $435 for parking in a handicapped spot (including hash-marked areas) without a valid state-issued handicapped permit?

Questions? Please check the parking regulations on our webpage or call the Campus Public Safety office at 503-554-2090.

Join townball games on Sundays

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Want to play a game that is kind of like baseball, but has five bases instead of three, first base can be stolen, there are no foul balls, and you can peg the runners? That game is called townball, and a group of students are playing it every Sunday at 3 p.m. by the Morse Athletic Fields.

Anyone and everyone is welcome to come and play; no baseball experience is required. Bring water, a glove if you have one, and your friends!

Questions? Contact Grant More at gmore17@georgefox.edu.

Join Alpha meetings to explore basics of Christianity

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Join George Fox employee Hannah Butler for Alpha on Wednesdays. These meetings are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chehalem Cultural Center’s Room 201.

Alpha is a weekly meeting centered around a free dinner and open dialogue. It provides a series of videos and discussions to explore the basics of Christian faith.

Alpha runs over eight weeks and everyone is welcome. There is no obligation to say anything and there’s nothing you can’t say or ask. It’s an opportunity to hear from others, ask questions, and contribute your perspective in an honest, friendly and non-judgmental environment.

Questions? Contact Hannah Butler at hbutler@georgefox.edu.

Gather for Thursday lecture on suffering and human flourishing

Monday, September 23rd, 2019

All are invited as the William Penn Honors Program hosts Ray Barfield to lecture on “Seeking God in the Ruins: A Pediatric Oncologist’s Story of Finding Beauty and Hope Amidst Suffering and Death.” The lecture will be held in Canyon Commons 101 at 7 p.m. this Thursday, Sept. 26.

Barfield will share how it’s not so much the absence of suffering, but rather our response to it, that fosters wholeness.

Ray Barfield is a pediatric oncologist and palliative care physician. He lost his Christian faith after witnessing the suffering of children with cancer. Although he later returned to Christianity, his doubts transformed his perspective on human flourishing.

Prior to the lecture, a panel event, “A Clinician’s Guide to Re-Conceptualizing Death, Dying, and Suffering: The Art of Practicing Thoughtful and Compassionate Care,” will take place that afternoon in Canyon Commons from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Joining Barfield at that event will be Pam Fifer and Daniel Kang from George Fox, and Kristen Lakis from the Duke University Health System.

Questions? Contact Nancy Schifferdecker at nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu.

Join course on mental well-being for students

Monday, September 23rd, 2019

At George Fox, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members so that you can be successful in achieving your goals.

We have partnered with Ever-Fi to make an interactive and engaging online module available to you on the topic of college student mental health. While this module is encouraged for all students, first-year students are required to complete the course.

If you wish to learn more about helping others, this course is for you. The course is interactive and full of valuable information regarding mental health strategies. It will only take 30 to 40 minutes of your time.

All first-year students will receive an email next week from the Office of Student Life with instructions on how to take the course. Then a follow-up email will be sent out by Ever-Fi and George Fox University.

To sign up for the course, contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu no later than Friday, Oct. 4.

Of course, we want to remind you that there are numerous resources on campus, including the Health and Counseling Center, university pastors, and Residence Life/Commuter Life staff.

Join APA writing style workshop

Monday, September 23rd, 2019

Join the Academic Resource Center for an APA writing style workshop with Sue O’Donnell this Thursday, Sept. 26, from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Those who attend will receive a helpful APA handout and learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more.

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

Join Bruin Community Pantry in supporting ‘Great Turkey Fumble’

Monday, September 23rd, 2019

The Bruin Community Pantry is partnering with the Newberg community to host the Great Turkey Fumble 5K Run/1K Walk at Newberg High School on Thursday, Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving Day). The event begins at 8:45 a.m.

This year, we are aiming to break the $10,000 mark of money given to Newberg FISH over the past four years. That doesn’t include the more than 600 pounds of food we have collected over the past three years.

The cost ranges from $23 to $29, and all entries receive a free football and T-shirt. Contact alumnus Brady Mordhurst (brady.mordhorst@gmail.com) for more detailed information on cost.

Volunteers are also needed. If any student or employee would like to volunteer, feel free to reach out to Brady at the above email address.

Burn demonstration will be in the quad today

Monday, September 23rd, 2019

As part of Residence Life’s partnership with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, a burn demonstration will occur in the quad today (Tuesday) at 11:50 a.m. It is our shortest program, lasting no more than 10 minutes. 

There will be fire trucks, firefighters and lots of fire to give a sense of how quickly a fire can spread. This is part of Campus Fire Safety Month and our commitment to help our community be aware and safe.

Questions? Contact David Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

Passport Days event is this week

Sunday, September 22nd, 2019

Our Passport Days event is this week! On Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 2526, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. a USPS representative will be in the Bauman Auditorium lobby to help you with all of your passport needs. All of the application and photo process will be done at once.

Checks are preferred, but cash will be accepted as long as it is the exact amount. You will need to bring the following items with you:

  • Form of payment
  • Current driver’s license or state-issued ID with current last name
  • Original or certified birth certificate (your birth certificate will be submitted with the passport application and returned to you from the state department)

The event is open to the community, so please share this information with your friends and family. For passport information, click here

Questions? Contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Check out this week’s home games

Sunday, September 22nd, 2019

Check out this week’s George Fox athletics home games:

  • Women’s volleyball vs. Pacific Lutheran University – Friday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center
  • Men’s soccer vs. Linfield College – Saturday, Sept. 28, noon, Austin Sports Complex

Questions? Visit the athletics website.