Need relaxation? Get a massage and stress management advice

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

Got stress, aches, and pains or do you just want to feel relaxed? We want to help! Come by Roberts 204 today (Wednesday) between 3 and 6 p.m. to get a 30-minute massage performed by a doctor of physical therapy student and receive free stress management advice!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students ($15) and employees ($20). All proceeds will be donated to help fund our medical service trip to Uganda and Ghana. Donations are also welcome!

Preregister here. Questions? Contact Kayla Winter (kwinter17@georgefox.edu).

Bruin Store’s cyber sale extended to Friday

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

The more you buy the more you save at the Bruin Store cyber sale! And here’s the good news: The sale has been extended to this Friday, Nov. 30! Check out the discounts at our online store!

Receive 20 percent off one item, 25 percent off two items, and 30 percent off three or more items (gifts and apparel only). Just go online and shop until you drop from the comfort of your couch!

Choose in-store pick-up for free shipping.

Thank you and go Bruins!

Students and recent grads invited to Emerging Leaders Internship info session today

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

The Emerging Leader Internship (ELI) is designed to connect talented students of color with leadership-track, paid internships at top companies throughout the greater Portland area. It’s open to first-year students, sophomores, juniors, seniors and recent grads.

Come to an info session today (Wednesday) at noon in Canyon Commons 103. Lunch is provided!

For more information, contact Mitzi Martinez (mmartinez@georgefox.edu).

Donate diapers and support local pregnancy resource and counseling center

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

Support low-income parents this Christmas season by donating diapers. All donations will be collected by the Students For Life Club in the Bruin Den through this Friday, Nov. 30, and will go to our local pregnancy resource and counseling center right here in Newberg.

Please contact Hannah Thom (hthom16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Take time to fill out a survey on students’ safety

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

A group of social work seniors is conducting a study on students’ opinions of their personal safety on campus. If you are a student who attends classes at the Newberg campus, we would appreciate if you took a few minutes to fill out the survey. Students of any age and program are invited to participate.

Thank you for taking the time to participate; we are grateful for the feedback.

– KariAnna Kuklinski, Michelle Connolly, Yesenia Hernandez, and Pablo Gaspar-Lopez

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Are you or someone you know interested in coaching lacrosse?

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

Do you want to be involved in coaching lacrosse? Newberg schools are looking for potential lacrosse coaches to assist the girls high school program and boys youth program.

If anyone is interested in helping with either program, has lacrosse experience and wants to be a part of expanding the game in our community, please contact Patrick Verdun at patrick.verdun@dayton.k12.or.us.

Be sure to take advantage of Bruin Store’s cyber sale

Sunday, November 25th, 2018

The more you buy, the more you save at the Bruin Store’s cyber sale! From now through Wednesday, Nov. 28, receive discounts at our online store.

Receive 20 percent off one item, 25 percent off two items, and 30 percent off three or more items (gifts and apparel only). Just go online and shop until you drop from the comfort of your couch!

Choose in-store pick-up for free shipping.

Thank you and go Bruins!

Join in discussion and watch documentary on refugees

Sunday, November 25th, 2018

Join us at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in Hoover 105 to watch a showing of the documentary film Soufra, the inspirational story of intrepid social entrepreneur Mariam Shaar, a refugee who has spent her entire life in the 69-year-old Burl El Barajneh refugee camp south of Beirut, Lebanon.

This gathering reflects and enhances our understanding of the refugee population and is a wonderful opportunity to engage in this important topic. Join us as we raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming our neighbors and practicing radical hospitality.

Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there! Contact Regan Hill (rhill15@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Canyon Commons closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for foreseeable future

Sunday, November 25th, 2018

Please note that, for the next few months, the Canyon Commons building will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. every night unless there is a previously scheduled event (through Event Services). The venue is undergoing some maintenance work, and crews need this time to get the job done.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Jere Witherspoon in the Office of Student Life (503-554-2316).

Please participate in a survey on students’ safety on campus

Sunday, November 25th, 2018

A group of social work seniors is conducting a study on students’ opinions of their personal safety on campus. If you are a student who attends classes at the Newberg campus, we would appreciate if you took a few minutes to fill out the survey. Students of any age and program are invited to participate.

Thank you for taking the time to participate; we are grateful for the feedback.

– KariAnna Kuklinski, Michelle Connolly, Yesenia Hernandez, and Pablo Gaspar-Lopez

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

All women invited to ‘DiversiTEA’ event Dec. 3

Sunday, November 25th, 2018

You are invited to the second-ever Women’s DiversiTEA from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, in Canyon Commons 101-102!

This tea is designed to be an opportunity for staff, administration and faculty women of color to share their story. Joining us will be Aida Ramos, Jenny Elsey, Rebecca Yazzie, Tai Harden-Moore and Patrice Brown. Although this event is centered around the experiences of women of color, ALL women are invited!

If you have questions email Khadija Bruce at kbruce15@georgefox.edu. Please RSVP to this link.

Do you have hip, knee or ankle pain? Physical therapy needs volunteers

Friday, November 23rd, 2018

The Graduate School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the lower extremity. If you have a problem with your hip, knee, ankle or foot, our lab is the place to be!

Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to take care of your condition. Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session beginning at 12:30 p.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Roberts Center.

Please email or call Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up.

We hope you can join us!

All invited to PT’s research symposium on Dec. 4

Thursday, November 22nd, 2018

The Graduate School of Physical Therapy is excited to present its fifth annual research symposium on Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 and 102. Physical therapy doctoral faculty and students will showcase nine rehabilitation research topics. Light refreshments will be served.

Please contact Linda Dallof at 503-554-2451 or ldallof@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Canyon Commons closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for foreseeable future

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

Please note that, for the next few months, the Canyon Commons building will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. every night unless there is a previously scheduled event (through Event Services).

If you have questions, feel free to contact Jere Witherspoon in the Office of Student Life (503-554-2316).

University offices close Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving holiday

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

All university offices on the Newberg campus and at the Portland Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22-23, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Libraries on the Newberg and Portland campuses will also be closed those two days, as will the Bruin Store. The 24/7 space at the Murdock Library will be open during the closure (5 p.m. Wednesday through 6 p.m. Sunday). The Murdock Library will reopen fully from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Support those who have experienced loss with gift to Thanksgiving offering

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

We have students and families in our George Fox community who have experienced great loss as a result of the wildfires in California. This Thanksgiving, we are collecting gift cards and monetary donations as an offering of love and support for our community members who have experienced devastation.

Monetary and gift card donations can be dropped off at the SpIL House or sent through campus mail to the Office for Spiritual Life (checks can be made payable to “George Fox University.”)

Contact Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Bon Appetit pulls romaine lettuce as a precaution

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a  warning across the country to discontinue use of romaine lettuce in any form due to a number of cases of Shiga Toxin Producing Escherichia coli 0157:H7 infections.

The health and safety of our guests remains our highest priority. As a precautionary measure, we have stopped serving all romaine lettuce on campus at this time.

– Denny Lawrence, Bon Appetit (dlawrenc@georgefox.edu)

Reminder of dining room hours for Thanksgiving break

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

Hours of operation in the dining room will change over Thanksgiving weekend as follows:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 21: Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; dinner from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 22: Brunch from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Thanksgiving dinner from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24: Brunch from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; dinner from 5 to 5:45 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 25: Brunch from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; dinner from 5 to 7 p.m.

Regular hours of operation resume Monday, Nov. 26.

Happy Thanksgiving to you from all of us at Bon Appetit!

Need to de-stress? Get massage and stress management advice

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

Got stress, aches and pains, or do you just want to feel relaxed? We want to help! Come by Roberts 204 Wednesday, Nov. 28, between 3 and 6 p.m. to get a 30-minute massage performed by a doctor of physical therapy student and receive free stress management advice!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students ($15) and employees ($20). All proceeds will be donated to help fund our medical service trip to Uganda and Ghana. Donations are also welcome!

Preregister here. Questions? Contact Kayla Winter (kwinter17@georgefox.edu).

Shop the Bruin Store’s cyber sale

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

The more you buy, the more you save at the Bruin Store’s cyber sale! Starting today (Wednesday) until Wednesday, Nov. 28, receive discounts at our online store.

Receive 20 percent off one item, 25 percent off two items, and 30 percent off three or more items (gifts and apparel only). Just go online and shop until you drop from the comfort of your couch!

Choose in-store pick-up for free shipping.

Thank you and go Bruins!