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Make plans now to attend the theatre department’s production of  the classic Thornton Wilder drama Our Town.

Student tickets are free both Thursdays, April 5 and April 12. Your ticket must be in your own name, and be sure to bring your student ID to the door. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium April 5-7 and April 12-14 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 15. 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!

Interested in architecture? Join us this Monday, March 19, as the founder of an architectural firm, Otto Lundberg, speaks at Art Talk at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.). The free presentation runs from 6 to 7 p.m.

Lundberg will speak about his firm and the steps it took to create it. Lundberg Design is an 18-person architectural firm serving clients throughout the U.S. While the core of the practice is architectural, the firm is  committed to providing high-end, modern design at many levels. Lundberg Design’s signature style tends to be characterized by sculptural form, simply and elegantly executed, with a strong belief in the importance of carefully thought-out details.

Hope to see you there! Food and drink will be provided!

Contact Elizabeth Herrera (herrerae16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Taqueria Kopitos in downtown Newberg has agreed to do a fundraiser all day on Tuesday, March 20 (“Taco Tuesday”) to help the university’s physical therapy program raise money for a serve trip to Africa!

Twenty percent of the day’s proceeds will be donated to our cause, so come out and get some great authentic Mexican food while helping us reach our goal! We appreciate your help.

Contact Justine Benner (jbenner12@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Calling all student dancers (undergraduate and graduate students): Tryouts for the 2018-19 George Fox dance team, which performs at football and basketball home games, are set from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, in Wheeler 211.

Come “performance ready,” wearing fitted athletic clothing and with a water and snack. Questions? Email gfudanceteamcoach@gmail.com.

Go Bruins!

The Nicaragua service learning team is selling Voodoo Donuts to raise funds for our trip to Nicaragua this May. Donuts will be available for purchase tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until we run out. Come by Stoffer Family Stadium to eat yummy donuts and support the George Fox track and field team!

Contact Nika Griffith (ngriffith15@georgefox.edu) with questions.

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!

Spring break is a great time to get trained in CPR, First Aid, and AED usage! Only three spots remain in the class to be held on Thursday, March 29, so sign up as soon as possible on the Security Services website to secure your spot!

The class will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Newberg campus, but Portland students and employees are also welcome to sign up!

Questions? Contact Mark Stone (mstone@georgefox.edu).

It’s the last two days to claim your lost items before they are donated to charitable causes! Please stop by the security office before 3 p.m. tomorrow (Friday). Besides 40 to 50 water bottles and coffee cups, there are a lot of singleton earrings, necklaces, bracelets and textbooks.

We want you to be well-hydrated, accessorized and caught up on your reading before leaving for spring break!

The university community is invited to a free Jazz Dialogues Concert at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Bauman Auditorium.

This is our third annual unique, interdisciplinary presentation. This year’s lecture/recital is entitled “Jazz Dialogues: Storytime and All That Jazz.” It features a lecture and children’s book readings by Beth LaForce, professor of education, assisted by elementary education students, and performances by the university’s Jazz Ensemble, which will play the music of Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk and more.

See you there! Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

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.

Help homeless students in the Newberg School District by donating your old backpacks between March 19 and March 23! You can drop them off in the Stevens Center, the Hoover Academic Building, Canyon Commons or the Bruin Den.

Contact Rheannon Hernandez (rhernandez17@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Want to play in a Spikeball tournament for free? Come on out to the football field on Saturday, April 7, at 10 a.m.! There will be two leagues, beginner and advanced, with prizes for both. Plus, a free Bruin Ultimate Frisbee for all George Fox students who participate!

More info on how to sign up will come out soon. Contact Daniel Cho (dcho15@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

The Students for Life Club is sponsoring a panel on open adoption with panelists Jere Witherspoon, Joe Thouvenel and Emily-Alena Elder at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 19, in Hoover 103. Are all welcome to join us!

Kris Kays will also be there helping facilitate and giving a clinical perspective to the adoption process. Come hear these stories regarding adoption and learn more about the differences of open and closed adoption. Snacks will be provided.

Questions? Contact Hannah Thom (hthom16@georgefox.edu).

Looking for an ideal networking opportunity? Join us for a free special event, Speed Networking, from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight (Thursday) 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.

As a chapel elective opportunity, an open worship experience will be held every Thursday until the end of the semester, allowing for quiet waiting on God, vocal ministry if moved by the Spirit, and praying for one another upon sharing prayer requests. All are welcome.

We will meet each Thursday from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 250. Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

We will be celebrating the women on our campus for Women’s History Month. Stop by and pick up a free lunch in Canyon Commons between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today (Wednesday)!

If you have questions, contact Khadija Bruce (kbruce15@georgefox.edu).

“Empowered Women Empower Women”

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, tomorrow (Thursday). 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.

It’s “Pi Day,” and Bon Appetit is celebrating in the Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Cafe! Stop by and enjoy some freshly baked apple pie “fries” with caramel dipping sauce for just $2.25.

The university community is invited to a free Jazz Dialogues Concert at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Bauman Auditorium.

This is our third annual unique, interdisciplinary presentation. This year’s lecture/recital is entitled “Jazz Dialogues: Storytime and All That Jazz.” It features a lecture and children’s book readings by Beth LaForce, professor of education, assisted by elementary education students, and performances by the university’s Jazz Ensemble, which will play the music of Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk and more.

See you there! Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu) with any questions.