Movie ‘Of Gods and Men’ shows tomorrow night in EHS 102

Sunday, March 11th, 2018

The Biblical Basis for Peacemaking class will host the classic film Of Gods and Men, raising questions for discussion regarding violence and nonviolence. All are welcome to join us from 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in EHS 102. Chapel elective credit is available, and snacks will be provided.

Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Don’t forget to nominate an athlete for this year’s Bruin Award

Sunday, March 11th, 2018

Please take a moment to click on the link below to nominate the student-athlete you think best represents the Be Known promise of a George Fox student through their athletic representation. The Bruin Award will be presented at the 2018 Georgies athletic award ceremony, open to everyone at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, in Bauman Auditorium! Click on the link to vote now!

Bruin Award Nomination Form

To help guide you, here is a description of the “Be Known” promise …

“Be known means to be understood, valued, encouraged and uplifted. At George Fox, to be known means that professors and staff connect with students in authentic ways – personally, academically, spiritually – recognizing that we all come to this place with different backgrounds, life experiences and dreams for the future. To be known means that students not only learn new ideas, they share their own. To be known means to be heard.”

Questions? Contact Stacy Kozlowski (skozlowski14@georgefox.edu).

Don’t forget this Thursday’s Speed Networking event

Sunday, March 11th, 2018

Looking for an ideal networking opportunity? Join us for a free special event, Speed Networking, from 7 to 9 p.m. this Thursday, March 15, in the Chehalem Cultural Center ballroom (415 E. Sheridan St., in Newberg). Although admission is free, you still need to register.

Bring your business cards! Students, alumni and professionals will have opportunities to create connections and learn about a variety of fields at this speed and social networking event. Business-appropriate attire is recommended. Appetizers and water will be served.

The event is sponsored by the university’s MBA programs and the Business Leadership Society. Faculty, please tell your students about this!

To register, and for more information on networking tips and business attire, visit this link.

Questions? Contact Allie Duncan at aduncan@georgefox.edu.

Come to the security office for your lost items

Sunday, March 11th, 2018

The lost and found is once again filled to the brim, so please come to the security office to claim your lost items by Friday afternoon, March 16. All items not reunited with their owners will be donated to charitable causes that afternoon.

Survey: Food Insecurity Affecting College Students

Sunday, March 11th, 2018

When people think of a typical college student, they think “sleep-deprived,” “overworked” and “stretched thin.” The old stereotype of college students surviving on minute-ramen noodles and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches can, however, be a real problem in college.

College hunger is a nationwide problem that affects about 20 percent of college students. Some students are struggling to have enough money for food even with jobs on campus. Research also shows that college student hunger can impact students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

The student life department, in conjunction with Bon Appetit and other departments on campus, would like to understand the food needs of students at George Fox.

Please help us in determining the level of need by completing this short, confidential and anonymous survey. Note that there are also a couple local resources that are listed at the end of this survey.

Food Survey

If you would like to speak to someone about this survey, please contact Jere Witherspoon in the Office of Student Life (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316).

Second annual Health and Wellness Week kicks off tomorrow

Saturday, March 10th, 2018

The School of Physical Therapy is hosting its second annual Health and Wellness Week March 12-17. This event is designed to impact Newberg and surrounding communities through nutrition, exercise and behavioral health classes, a 5K run/walk, and a pool party for kids.

Classes are free and open to the public. The 5K run/walk has an entry fee of $10 for students and $25 for the general public. To learn more or to register for the events, visit georgefox.edu/health.

Questions? Contact Tyler Cuddeford at tcuddeford@georgefox.edu.

Come join in fun of Game Night tomorrow in FoxHole

Saturday, March 10th, 2018

The Game Night Club meets again tomorrow (Monday)! All are welcome to come join in on the fun! Feel free to bring your own board games if you desire!

Please bring all your friends and enjoy the games and snacks in the FoxHole from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Got questions? Contact Anna Kennedy (akennedy15@georgefox.edu) or Carly Fisher-Francis (cfisherfrancis17@georgefox.edu).

Don’t forget to sign up for Tuesday’s back/spine care class

Saturday, March 10th, 2018

Do you have back pain? Register now for the Tuesday, March 13, spine/back care class (part of Health and Wellness week) to experience moving better with less pain! Space is limited, so register today at georgefox.edu/health. The class will be held at 6 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

Nearly 80 percent of the population will experience back pain in their lifetime, as pain is often provoked with various postures and movements. This class will focus on both acute and chronic low-back pain and will provide state-of-the-art innovative strategies for maintaining a healthy back. The class is free and open to the public, so tell your family, friends and neighbors!

More information on Health and Wellness Week is available at the above link.

Take espresso survey, get entered in drawing for $20 coffee gift card

Friday, March 9th, 2018

Please help out a few full-time MBA students and take this quick 12-question survey about your espresso purchasing behavior. Those who participate will be entered to win a $20 coffee gift card!

Espresso Survey

Thank you!
- Michaela Ionita (mionita17@georgefox.edu)

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.

Space still available in Tuesday’s back/spine care class

Friday, March 9th, 2018

Do you have back pain? Register now for the Tuesday, March 13, spine/back care class (part of Health and Wellness week) to experience moving better with less pain! Space is limited, so register today at georgefox.edu/health. The class will be held at 6 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

Nearly 80 percent of the population will experience back pain in their lifetime, as pain is often provoked with various postures and movements. This class will focus on both acute and chronic low-back pain and will provide state-of-the-art innovative strategies for maintaining a healthy back. The class is free and open to the public, so tell your family, friends and neighbors!

More information on Health and Wellness Week is available at the above link.

Got back pain? Register for Tuesday’s free back/spine care class

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

Do you have back pain? Register now for the Tuesday, March 13, spine/back care class (part of Health and Wellness week) to experience moving better with less pain! Space is limited, so register today at georgefox.edu/health. The class will be held at 6 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

Nearly 80 percent of the population will experience back pain in their lifetime, as pain is often provoked with various postures and movements. This class will focus on both acute and chronic low-back pain and will provide state-of-the-art innovative strategies for maintaining a healthy back. The class is free and open to the public, so tell your family, friends and neighbors!

More information on Health and Wellness Week is available at the above link.

Former VP at Wells Fargo, Jeff Grubb, speaks on being ethical in business on March 15

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

The importance of being ethical in the business world will be discussed at a special George Fox-hosted lecture presented by Jeff Grubb, a former vice president at Wells Fargo, on Thursday, March 15. Grubb’s free presentation, “A Christian in the Business World: Ethical Decisions in Challenging Times,” begins at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Grubb has been a trustee at the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust since 2010. He retired from corporate life in 2017 after 35 years in financial services working for Progressive Insurance, U.S. Bank, U.S. Trust and Wells Fargo. He has also served on the advisory board of several private companies.

The lecture is being presented by George Fox’s Office of the President and College of Business. It is the latest installment of the university’s Reiten Lecture Executive in Residence Series.

Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

Turnitin services will be temporarily unavailable on Saturday, March 17

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

Turnitin services will be temporarily unavailable during a scheduled maintenance update on Saturday, March 17, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In Assignments with Turnitin enabled, students will be unable to submit during this maintenance window, so be sure to submit before or after the window. All other FoxTALE services will operate as usual.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Contact the Service Desk with any questions: 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Canyon Commons

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

Please help a few students out and take this 10-question survey about to-go options at Canyon Commons.

Canyon Commons Survey

Thank you!
- Molly Williams (mollisande@yahoo.com)

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.

Take espresso survey, get entered in drawing for $20 coffee gift card

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

Please help out a few full-time MBA students and take this quick 12-question survey about your espresso purchasing behavior. Those who participate will be entered to win a $20 coffee gift card!

Espresso Survey

Thank you!
- Michaela Ionita (mionita17@georgefox.edu)

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.

Portland Writing Center is hiring

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

The Portland Writing Center is seeking a new writing consultant who is enthusiastic about helping fellow graduate and adult degree students understand the components of effective writing. Portland Writing Center consultants are current degree-completion and graduate students who work four to eight hours per week meeting with students in face-to-face or online sessions at the Portland Writing Center.

Writing consultant duties include helping students with the following: (1) thinking through ideas for a writing assignment; (2) considering writing choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, cohesion, and organization; (3) developing ideas with specific evidence; (4) improving research strategies; (5) applying proper documentation and formatting; and (6) understanding basic grammar and mechanics.

Click here for a consultant job description, and click here for a consultant application. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact Jennie Harrop, Portland Writing Center director, at 503-554-6024 or jharrop@georgefox.edu.

Archives and history honors society team up for open house

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

The history honors society and George Fox Archives invite you to an open house and a behind-the-scenes tour of the George Fox University Archives on Thursday, March 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the MLRC.

Items from our collections on Herbert Hoover, the Four Flats Quartet, and a land deed signed by William Penn will be on display.

Please send questions to Rachel Thomas: rthomas@georgefox.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Finance Department’s ‘After Hours Drop Box’ Clarification

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

The Finance Department would like to follow-up on last month’s announcement that a drop box is now available by clarifying that the drop box is for AFTER HOURS ITEMS ONLY. As a reminder, we have renamed the drop box; it is now called the “After Hours Drop Box.”

Please do not drop items in the box during our regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call or email Michelle Conrad at ext. 2160 or mconrad@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We sure appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

– The Finance Department

‘Pie-a-Prof’ fundraiser continues through tomorrow

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

Want to support a missions trip to Nicaragua? Want to see a professor get “pied?” Come to the Bruin Den today and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday) between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Drop money into the jar with the name of the professor you want to see “pied.”

The top four jars with the most money in them will be “pied” on Tuesday, March 13, right after chapel! The participating professors are Kelly Chang, Sue O’Donnell, Chris Koch, Kris Kays, David Martínez, Steve Sherwood, Matthew Stump, Katie Mastropaolo, Abigail Favale, Javier Garcia, Melissa Ramos, Todd Curtis and Matt Dyment.

Don’t have cash on hand? You can donate online at this link. After you do, email Kelly Chang (kchang@georgefox.edu) and let her know how much you donated and which professor you would like the donation to go to.

Finally, there will be a raffle for who gets to be the “pie-ers” at the event. We’ll be selling tickets for $1 each at the Bruin Den this Monday, March 12.

Contact Julia Toews (jtoews17@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Tonight’s lecture featuring Donald Drakeman has been canceled

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

The William Penn Honors Program regrets to inform the university community that tonight’s (Thursday’s) lecture featuring guest Donald Drakeman has been canceled. Unfortunately, Drakeman had to cancel to tend to his wife, who is ill. The lecture has not been rescheduled at this time.

If you have questions, please contact Jocelyn Stein at jstein@georgefox.edu.