Your Serve Day coupon expires next Wednesday, Oct. 31. Be sure to take advantage of the fabulous offers from Coffee Cat Coffee House, Polar Bear Yogurt, Jem 100 and Sweetest Thing Cupcakes before they expire. Coupons from Doran Automotive and Domino’s Pizza expire later in the school year.
Questions? Contact Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu.
Have you consider James Project this weekend?
We get to join 5 Rock Ranch in putting on an awesome HARVEST PARTY! We get to be in charge of setting up and running the fun games they have planned for the kids and families at the ranch. It’s going to be a blast building community and being the hands and feet of Christ (also, dinner will be provided).
Come join us! This even will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 27.
E-mail James Project Coordinator Miranda with any questions you may have or to R.S.V.P. at mdagostini11@georgefox.edu
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a public lecture with Bob Moore of Bob’s Red Mill products at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Hoover 105 on the Newberg campus.
Bob with his wife, Charlee, opened a one-of-a-kind business in an old mill building near historic Oregon City in 1978 to provide healthy grain products using stone-grinding flour mills. On Feb. 15, 2010, Bob’s 81st birthday, Bob surprised his employees by giving them total ownership of Bob’s Red Mill through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Today, the employee-owned business is located in Milwaukie, Ore., and produces thousands of products for store shelves in 71 countries around the world. Come hear Bob share from his book, People Before Profit, and receive an inspiring story from the man behind this flourishing business.
Summer Serve Trip applications are out and available at the Spiritual Life House! Stop by to pick one up–they are due on Wednesday, October 31!
Musical artist Holly Starr and author/speaker Dan Kimball are our special guests in chapel this morning (Wednesday) at 10:40 a.m. See you in Bauman Auditorium!
Center for Transformational Leadership
Wednesday from 10 a.m-2 p.m
The Center for Transformational Leadership is a network empowering new leaders  and growing ministries in Oregon through internships, mentorships and scholarships. OregonCTL.org
Peak 7 Adventures
Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Peak 7 Adventures, a non-profit adventure company peak7.org
If you would like more information, contact Career Services at careers@georgefox.edu.
Chris Koch will be answering some of these questions:
There will be free pizza and soda provided. This meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, in Stevens 209. We hope to see you all there!
If you have any questions, contact Rosie Henry at rhenry07@georgefox.edu or Elizabeth Dunas at edunas10@georgefox.edu.
Just a reminder that applications for Summer Serve are out! Come by the Spiritual Life House and pick one up, if you haven’t already! They are due October 31, so don’t wait too much longer to stop by!
Feel free to email spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any questions! We love to have you apply!
Musical artist Holly Starr is speaking and playing in Shalom tonight (October 23) in the Cap and Gown room at 9:00 p.m. Be sure to stop by, you won’t want to miss this event!
After Hours Networking Event: Last Chance!
Are you worried about not finding employment after you graduate? Do you feel prepared to network with real professionals who could possibly be your future employers? What does your professor mean when he urges you to network?
After Hours Networking Event takes place this Friday at 5:30 p.m.. There’s a complimentary gourmet coffee bar, a round of speed networking, and a LinkedIn tutorial that will help you network via social media.
Register at the Career Services Office or through Bruin Careers. Get these and more questions answered while networking with Retail Operation Managers, Law Enforcement Officers, Policy Analysts, Directors of Finance, Directors of PR, Ministry Directors, Sales Managers, and more!
Do you have a cultural talent you would like to share? World’s Got Talent audition sign ups are now available through the following link: here.
The auditions will take place on November 1. You will be able to sign up for a time slot. Contact Amber Nelson at nelsona@georgefox.edu with any questions. Sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs.
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the university will host a Cultural Fair – and we’d love to give you the opportunity to share your culture at the big event. Tonight (Tuesday), we will host an informational meeting for those who wish to host a table at the fair that showcases their culture. If you are interested, join us at 6:15 p.m. in the International Center/Cultural House.
The Cultural Fair will feature students from Asia, Europe, Africa and other parts of America sharing something about their own culture. You do not need to go to other countries or places to experience a different culture – just come to the Cultural Fair. You will have a chance to enjoy wonderful displays, learn something new, and of course experience delicious food from all over the world!
If you have questions, contact Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu) or Dianna McIntyre (dmcintyr@georgefox.edu).
Interested in going to seminary? Ask Roger Nam (Seminary) about your next steps in theological education. What is “Advanced Standing” and do I have it? Where might I apply for a PhD? How do I to choose the seminary best suited for my needs?
Roger will be in the Bruin Den on the Newberg campus this Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to answer these and other questions you may have.
Questions? Contact Sheila Bartlett at sbartlett@georgefox.edu.
Professional Preview Day registration is now open!
“Picture Your Future. Now.” is the theme for this year’s PPD! You will be connected with George Fox alumni who are now career professionals in the greater Portland area and get a glimpse into the daily aspects of their line of work, along with learning about their employer.
Empower your career plans by networking with alumni professionals in occupations of interest to you. The event is set for Friday, Nov. 16. Transportation is provided.
If you have questions, contact the Career Office at ext. 2330 or e-mail careers@georgefox.edu.
Don’t forget to turn out for tonight’s (Tuesday’s) fall faculty lecture, to be presented by Professor of Art Doug Campbell, in Hoover 105.
The event will begin with a 5 p.m. reception and presentation by Richter Scholar students. Then, at 5:30 p.m., Doug will present “Confessions of a Non-Specialist,” in which he will discuss his studio art, exhibit and writing activities. Doug was named recipient of the Undergraduate Faculty Achievement Award for Research and Scholarship in 2012.
Questions? Contact Kristina Kays at ext. 2762 or kkays@georgefox.edu.
Don’t forget the “Seminary Fair Plus†on the Newberg campus today (Tuesday) in the atrium of the Hoover Academic Building. The event is designed for those interested in pursuing religious or professional higher education.
The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Representatives from a variety of seminaries as well as George Fox graduate programs will be available to connect with prospective students who desire to be equipped for ministry or professional education.
For more information, contact the career services office at 503-554-2330.
It’s election time! Mail Services is an unofficial drop site for all Oregon ballots. Arrangements have been made with the Yamhill County Elections Office for us to offer this service. Out-of-state ballots require postage.
All Oregon ballots:
All out-of-state ballots:
If you have questions, please e-mail Linda Sartwell at lsartwel@georgefox.edu.
The university’s Nursing Club needs your help! Please sign up to give blood this Thursday, Oct. 25, between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the Villa Academic Complex. Your donation can help save three lives!
Go to this link to get details and to sign up (sponsor code: GeorgeFox) or e-mail jice09@georgefox.edu or jedel09@georgefox.edu.
Thanks!
On Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in EHS 102, the Accounting Club will be hosting a Non-Taxing Tax Plan Discussion.
Adam Puckett, a George Fox graduate and tax professional from Delap LLP, will be coming to Fox to explain and compare the differing tax plans of Obama and Romney and how both would affect us. Anyone is welcome and all are encouraged to come to be educated on the presidential candidates!
For more information, please e-mail Trevor Fekkes (tfekkes10@georgefox.edu) or Sonia Thannickal (sthannickal10@georgefox.edu).
Do you have a cultural talent you would like to share? World’s Got Talent audition sign ups are now available at this link.
The auditions will take place on Thursday, Nov. 1. You will be able to sign up for a time slot. Contact Amber Nelson at nelsona@georgefox.edu with any questions. The event is sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs.
