Wondering what happened to your Google docs?

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Google Drive is the new home for Google Docs.

Your files are now stored in Google Drive, and you can access them anytime at drive.google.com or by clicking on the word “Drive” in the black Google Toolbar. Just like before, you can upload, edit, share, and create files online. But with Google Drive, you can access your files wherever you are, from any device. And you can work with even more file types by installing Google Drive apps.

Learn more about Google Drive here.

Interested in a career in pharmacy?

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Interested in a career in pharmacy? Come hear from Jeff Ruder from the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University. Jeff will conduct a Doctor of Pharmacy admissions workshop focusing on preparing successful applications for the OSU PharmD program at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, in EHS 217. He will also discuss pharmacy careers in general.

The meeting is presented by George Fox’s Department of Biology and Chemistry and the Pre-Health Advisory Committee. Please contact John Schmitt (jschmitt@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Spanish Chapel

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Everyone is invited to attend the first Spanish Chapel of the school year this Friday, Sept. 21. The service will start with worship and continue with a message by Angel Diaz, the pastor at Iglesia Amigos (Newberg Spanish Friends Church). The entire service will be in Spanish, but all students are welcome to attend.

Chapel credit will be provided. Hope to see you there!

For more information, please contact Michelle Gonzalez-Ramos at mgonzalezramos09@georgefox.edu.

Cheerleading and Dance Tryouts

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Do you want to be on the cheer squad or dance team? Tryouts will be held from 7-10 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Wheeler Dance Studio.

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Johnson at johnsone09@georgefox.edu.

Canadians are invited to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving Day with local family

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Are you from Canada? Do you long to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving Day?

A local family would like to invite any Canadians to celebrate with them on the weekend of Oct. 5-7.

Those who are interested should send the following information to Student Life (studentlife@georgefox.edu) no later than Oct. 2.

Name
Phone number
E-mail

Career Services Pizza Chat: Internships

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Are you ready for the Internship Fair on Thursday, Sept. 26?! Come to the Career Services Pizza Chat from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, in Career Services (Stevens first floor).

Students must sign up via Bruin Careers here by today (Wednesday, Sept. 19)!

For more information, please contact Sydney Tafflinger at stafflinger@georgefox.edu.

Women’s Ministry Night is this Thursday

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

We are called to abide in Christ as he abides in us.

Come and listen, pray and worship as well. And there will be homemade refreshments!

Thursday, Sept. 20
7:30 p.m.
VAC 117 (Villa Academic Complex)

Homecoming Weekend Tailgate Party

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Homecoming and Family Weekend is looking for face painters and balloon artists to volunteer at the Tailgate Party Saturday, October 27.

If you or anyone you know may be interested, please contact Taylor Ellis at tellis12@georgefox.edu.

Adopt-A-Grandparent Informational Meeting

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Anyone that is interested in the Adopt-A-Grandparent program should join us at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 26th in Hoover 105 for a brief meeting. You will get all the information needed and be able to ask any questions you may have!

If you have any questions about this, please contact Kelsey Prentice at kprentice11@georgefox.edu.

Chinese language classes begin tonight

Monday, September 17th, 2012

The International Club is starting up Chinese classes this semester beginning tonight (Tuesday). Feel free to join us in the International Center/Cultural House from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

We will spend the first 30 minutes getting to know each other and review what we have learned before. The main learning time is from 7 to 8 p.m., so if some of you can’t be there until 7 p.m. you can still attend the class.

I hope to see you there, and I enjoyed the company of each of you last semester.

Thank you,
Yali He (yhe11@georgefox.edu)

Serve Day coupons still available for a limited time

Sunday, September 16th, 2012

If you didn’t pick up your Serve Day coupons yet, I’ve got good news for you! They are still available at the Information Services Desk on the first floor of the Stevens Center until 5 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 21. Pick yours up today!

Questions? Contact Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu.

Islam in America discussed in tonight’s LACI lecture

Sunday, September 16th, 2012

Don’t forget tonight’s (Monday’s) lecture, “A Brief Overview of Islam in America,” from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. Speaker Ronald Abdul Rahim Hubbs will discuss the story of Islam in America.

This is the third installment of the “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series. Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.

Jamie Johnson speaks in chapel on Monday

Sunday, September 16th, 2012

Join us in Bauman Auditorium at 10:40 a.m. this morning (Monday) for chapel! Our Chapel Band will lead worship, and Jamie Johnson, associate pastor of Christian leadership, will share a message as we continue our “Origins” and Genesis series.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

For more information, please contact the Spiritual Life Office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Art exhibit featuring work of alumna Meghan Hedley opens tonight

Sunday, September 16th, 2012

All are welcome to an art exhibit opening tonight (Monday) in the Lindgren Gallery. An opening reception for “Rhythm & Riot,” an exhibit by alumna Meghan Hedley, is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. She will also give a brief artist talk at 6 p.m.

Come enjoy art and light refreshments.

Lyfe Group Leader Informational Meeting

Thursday, September 13th, 2012

If you are interested in being a Lyfe Group leader, come to Hoover 102 at 10:40 a.m. today, Friday, Sept. 14, to learn more about leading a Lyfe group as an SLA! This is an informational meeting and anyone interested is encouraged to attend.

For more information, please contact Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

L’Ami (Yearbook)

Thursday, September 13th, 2012

Hey students–As we prepare for a new year with new memories, we’d like your feedback on L’Ami, George Fox’s very own yearbook!

Please take a moment to fill out this short survey (here) about the yearbook and how we can make it better!  You can also apply to work for L’Ami on ASC’s website.  We appreciate your feedback!

For more information, please contact the ASC communication team at asccommunicationsdirector@georgefox.edu.

University of Washington political science professor speaks tonight

Thursday, September 13th, 2012

This is a reminder that Anthony Gill, a professor of political science at the University of Washington, will speak at 5 p.m. tonight (Friday) in Hoover 105.

Gill specializes in political economy and religion and politics, with an emphasis on church-state relations, religious liberty and religious economies. He will speak on the topic “Why Christians should care about Liberty . . . and not just Religious Liberty.” Responses will be provided by professors Nate Peach and Tom Head.

Pizza and refreshments will be served at 5 p.m., and the talk will begin shortly thereafter. For more information, contact Mark David Hall at ext. 2674 or mhall@georgefox.edu.

Lyfe Group Leader Informational Meeting

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

If you are interested in being a Lyfe Group leader, come to Hoover 102 at 10:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, to learn more about leading a Lyfe group as an SLA! This is an informational meeting and anyone interested is encouraged to attend.

For more information, please contact Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Islam in America is topic of Monday’s LACI lecture

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

All are welcome to the third installment of the “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series on Monday, Sept. 17, in Hoover 105. The session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. and features Ronald Abdul Rahim Hubbs, a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

His lecture, entitled “A Brief Overview of Islam in America,” will discuss the story of Islam in America and cover topics such as Muslims and slavery in America, Muslim missionaries to the U.S., and Islam today in this country.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. The same lecture is presented from 4:40 to 5:40 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.

Lyfe Group Participant Signups

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

If you want to either gather a group of friends or be placed in a “Lyfe Group” for this school year, make sure to submit your completed “Lyfe Group” Sign-Up Card to the “SpiL” House on the corner of Sheridan & Meridian by 5 p.m. today, September 12!

For more information on what Lyfe Groups are all about, please visit:  http://www.lyfe.org.uk/what-is-lyfe/