University closes Monday to observe MLK holiday

Thursday, January 17th, 2019

The university’s offices and libraries will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

On the Newberg campus, the Hadlock Student Center will be open from noon to 11 p.m. that day, and the Bruin Store will be open from noon to 2 p.m. In-store pick-up orders can be retrieved during those hours in the store (no longer in the FoxHole).

‘Will America Ban Hate Speech?’ presented this Tuesday in Hoover 105

Thursday, January 17th, 2019

The politics department invites the university community to a special guest lecture, “Will America Ban Hate Speech?,” at 7 p.m. this Tuesday, Jan. 22, in Hoover 105.

Presenting will be Arthur Milikh, associate director and research fellow at the Heritage Foundation’s B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics. Milikh conducts research on America’s founding principles, oversees the center’s research portfolio, and gives talks on the tenets of the American political tradition to policymakers, political leaders and the public.

Contact Angela Umfleet at 503-554-2678 for more information.

Join the Swing Dance Club Saturday night

Thursday, January 17th, 2019

Love dancing? Then come join the Swing Dance Club tomorrow night (Saturday) in the FoxHole. Beginner lessons start at 6:30 p.m., followed by the intermediate dance at 7 p.m. and the open dance at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us!

Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager (aalsager17@georgefox.edu).

Volunteers still needed for Night to Shine prom on Feb. 8

Thursday, January 17th, 2019

Night to Shine is back on Friday, Feb. 8! Night to Shine is a special-needs prom sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, complete with a red-carpet entrance, limos, dinner, professional hair and makeup, karaoke and lots of dancing!

We are looking for volunteers to be buddies to our special guests. We also have many other volunteer opportunities. To sign up to volunteer, go to newbergcc.org/ntsvolunteer. Have questions? Contact Katlyn Kronschnabl at katlyn@newbergcc.org.

All invited to special MLK event Monday at cultural center

Thursday, January 17th, 2019

The university community is invited to the Chehalem Cultural Center to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, Jan. 21. This year’s theme is “A Message of Hope.”

In addition to spoken word, musical and vocal performances, we are excited to welcome our guest speaker, Miles K. Davis, president of Linfield College. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the program begins at 6 p.m., followed by a reception and resource fair. The center is located at 415 E. Sheridan St.

Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu for more information.

Register for the Job & Internship Fair

Wednesday, January 16th, 2019

On Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the IDEA Center is hosting its third annual Job & Internship Fair. Employers from the Portland area and beyond will be on campus to talk with students from all majors, looking to recruit for various jobs and internships.

This is an amazing opportunity to connect with industry-leading companies right here on the George Fox campus. Stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks!

Students are strongly encouraged to register for this event. To register, visit our web page on Handshake.

Questions? Contact Grace Tissell at gtissell@georgefox.edu.

Come to Murdock Library’s fireplace today for conversation with Melanie Springer Mock

Wednesday, January 16th, 2019

All are invited to Fox @ the Fireside in the Murdock Library from 3 to 4 p.m. today (Thursday)!

Gather around the library fireplace for coffee, refreshments and conversation with Melanie Springer Mock as she shares about her recently published book, Worthy: Finding Yourself in a World Expecting Someone Else. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Email library@georgefox.edu.

PT announces new Twitter page devoted to health promotion

Wednesday, January 16th, 2019

The School of Physical Therapy has launched a Twitter page (@GFUDPT) devoted to health promotion. The goal of this page is to present new and updated information for the public, including information about exercise, videos presenting exercise techniques, dietary recommendations, and cooking videos demonstrating healthy options.

Faculty candidate research presentation: Biomechanics and Volleyball

Tuesday, January 15th, 2019

Volleyball’s rise in popularity over the past 30 years has created a growing need to better understand the biomechanical causes for shoulder injuries, particularly in youth volleyball players.

The biomedical engineering program is inviting a candidate to speak to how their research lab uses motion capture to analyze the mechanics of hitting a volleyball with the goal of creating better best-practices guidelines for strength and conditioning and repetition counts.

Join us from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, in EHS 102 to hear about several ongoing experiments in the lab, including using impulse and momentum techniques to estimate the forces on the body during a hit and ways to compare variation in types of motions. The presentation will highlight connections between the undergraduate engineering curriculum and the research techniques.

Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey (amcconaughey@georgefox.edu).

Volunteers needed for Night to Shine prom on Feb. 8

Monday, January 14th, 2019

Night to Shine is back on Friday, Feb. 8! Night to Shine is a special-needs prom sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, complete with a red-carpet entrance, limos, dinner, professional hair and makeup, karaoke and lots of dancing!

We are looking for volunteers to be buddies to our special guests. We also have many other volunteer opportunities. To sign up to volunteer, go to newbergcc.org/ntsvolunteer. Have questions? Contact Katlyn Kronschnabl at katlyn@newbergcc.org.

MLK celebration event set for Monday

Monday, January 14th, 2019

The university community is invited to the Chehalem Cultural Center to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, Jan. 21. This year’s theme is “A Message of Hope.”

In addition to spoken word, musical and vocal performances, we are excited to welcome our guest speaker, Miles K. Davis, president of Linfield College. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the program begins at 6 p.m., followed by a reception and resource fair. The center is located at 415 E. Sheridan St.

Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu for more information.

AA meetings resume on campus this semester

Monday, January 14th, 2019

Have you struggled with alcohol? Looking for some support? Feel free to attend the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meeting on campus. We meet Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. during the spring semester in Roberts 168. Our theme is “One Hour, Big Change.”

All George Fox students, staff, faculty and administrators are welcome to attend. There is no fee to participate.

Questions? Contact Gregg Lamm at gregg.lamm@gmail.com.

Make plans to attend theatre’s production of ‘Jane Eyre’

Sunday, January 13th, 2019

The George Fox theatre department opens its winter musical Jane Eyre this month. Come join us for a compelling and powerful musical adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 and Feb. 7-9 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include 2 p.m. matinee performances on Sunday, Feb. 3, and Sunday, Feb. 10. Open captioning will be available for the shows on Feb. 3 and Feb. 7.

Student tickets are free both Thursdays, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7. Bring your student ID to the door. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows.

Reserve your seat online and bring your George Fox ID with you to show at the door. You may also purchase additional tickets online. Tickets are also available for pick-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!

‘Fox Unboxed: David Rawson and the Rwandan Collection’ presented tomorrow

Sunday, January 13th, 2019

Tomorrow (Tuesday), George Fox University Libraries will host David Rawson, former U.S. ambassador to Rwanda and currently a visiting scholar in our College of Business, to present his collection of primary sources from the Rwandan genocide, civil war and peace talks.

The event will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Special Collections Room on the second floor of the Murdock Library. This event will serve as the inaugural “Fox Unboxed” event, in which archival collections are being brought “out of the box!”

More information is available here.

Bruin Bites Café will be delayed in opening

Sunday, January 13th, 2019

The Bruin Bites Café will be delayed in opening this week due to unanticipated staffing issues. Please join us for meals, snacks and refreshments in both the Bridge Café and Bruin Den, as well as Canyon Commons. We will reopen the Bruin Bites Café as soon as we’re able to be fully staffed.

Thank you for your understanding.

– Bon Appetit

Mail Services offers extended hours this week

Sunday, January 13th, 2019

Welcome back everyone, and happy 2019! We have a lot of packages in Mail Services, so, for this week only, we will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mail Services offers extended hours next week

Thursday, January 10th, 2019

For the first week of the semester (Jan. 14-18), Mail Services is extending its hours to 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help alleviate the overwhelming number of packages that have been delivered over the break.

Thanks,
Mail Services

‘Fox Unboxed: David Rawson and the Rwandan Collection’ presented Tuesday

Wednesday, January 9th, 2019

On Tuesday, Jan. 15, George Fox University Libraries will host David Rawson, former U.S. ambassador to Rwanda and currently a visiting scholar in our College of Business, to present his collection of primary sources from the Rwandan genocide, civil war and peace talks.

The event will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Special Collections Room on the second floor of the Murdock Library. This event will serve as the inaugural “Fox Unboxed” event, in which archival collections are being brought “out of the box!”

More information is available here.

Support PT’s trip to Africa by purchasing a raffle ticket at upcoming games

Wednesday, January 9th, 2019

The university’s doctor of physical therapy program is hosting a 50/50 raffle fundraiser to help raise funds for its Africa serve trip this summer. Purchase tickets at our table in the lobby or from students walking through the stands during the first half of the men’s basketball games on Jan. 11 and Jan. 15.

When you purchase a raffle ticket, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win half of the money raised from this event. The winner will be announced at halftime.

The two trips to Uganda and Ghana provide opportunities for students to serve a variety of populations and communities, while providing education to other medical students and professionals through the practice of physical therapy.

Thank you for your support and go Bruins!

Questions? Contact Monica Martinez at martinezm13@georgefox.edu.

Free tickets to Friday’s hoops games available to everyone living in local communities

Tuesday, January 8th, 2019

We’d like to invite Newberg and surrounding communities to join us for a great night of basketball this Friday, Jan. 11, in Miller Gymnasium. The Bruins will host a doubleheader against conference opponent Whitworth University, with the women’s game tipping off at 6 p.m. and the men’s game at 8 p.m.

The George Fox women are ranked No. 12 in the nation and are currently tied with Whitworth atop the Northwest Conference standings. This game will go a long way toward determining the conference champion.

The men’s game will feature our 10-3 (4-0 in conference) Bruins, who are averaging 93 points per game. Whitworth’s men are ranked No. 7 nationally, and the two schools are currently tied for first in the NWC.

This is the best combined start of season for our programs since joining the NCAA. Complimentary tickets will be offered to anyone who provides proof of address in Newberg, Dundee, St. Paul and Sherwood by showing their license.

Contact Elise Trask (etrask@georgefox.edu) with any questions. See you at the games!