Voters’ Pamphlets are now available on campus

Monday, October 15th, 2012

Voters’ Pamphlets for the Nov. 6, 2012, general election are available for pick-up at the following locations:

  • University Mail Services
  • SUB Post Office lobby
  • VAC Post Office lobby

If you have questions, please e-mail Linda Sartwell lsartwel@georgefox.edu

Thanks!
– Mail Services

Professional health program info meeting is Wednesday

Monday, October 15th, 2012

Are you pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-physical therapy, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, etc.? Get informed on what it takes to get into a professional health program by attending a pre-professional information meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m. in EHS 125.

The topics covered at the meeting will include admission requirements, the application process, and resources available to you at GFU. This meeting is an annual event, so you may not need to attend if you have done so before. New interested students should plan on it!

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Sweet at jsweet@georgefox.edu or John Schmitt at jschmitt@georgefox.edu. If you are not able to attend, but consider yourself a pre-professional health student, please contact Jane so that you are added to the pre-professional health student contact group.

Faculty members, please tell students you think may be interested about this opportunity.

Getting into grad school session scheduled Oct. 22

Monday, October 15th, 2012

Interested in grad school? A “Getting into Grad School” info session, led by Career Services graduate assistant Jeffrey Schloemer, is scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, in Hoover 102.

If you’re wondering about what it takes to get into graduate school, this is the meeting for you! Get information on how to use an admissions timeline; excel at the GRE and MAT grad exams; select the right grad schools and programs; and prepare a curriculum vitae, cover letter and essay.

Register at this link!

Saint John’s Bible Project is topic of Tuesday’s ‘Intellectual Feast’

Monday, October 15th, 2012

All are welcome to hear Jim Triggs, executive director of the Heritage Program of the Saint John’s Bible Project at Saint John’s University in Minnesota, share with us the latest in this 15-year undertaking. Come join us for this “Intellectual Feast,” hosted by the Department of Religious Studies, this afternoon (Tuesday) from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 103.

Jim will bring copies of the latest edition for display and discuss the latest developments in the leading illustrated and hand-calligraphied Bible project in the world today.

Questions? Contact Paula Hampton at phampton@georgefox.edu.

Film shows tonight in ‘Islam and the West’ session

Sunday, October 14th, 2012

This is a reminder of tonight’s (Monday’s) “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues event, featuring a showing of the film Welcome to Shelbyville in Hoover 105 from 7 to 8 p.m.

The film tells the story of racial interaction between whites, African Americans, Hispanics and Somalian Muslims in the small town of Shelbyville, Tenn. The same session 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.

$5 Bon Appetit meals to support cancer research

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

This year Bon Appetit has joined with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as a corporate sponsor to help raise funds for cancer research.  LLS is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding patient support services, advocacy and promising cancer research.

Between October 15-26, you can buy as many  lunches or dinners as you want in Klages Dining Room for just $5 cash each time you purchase with all proceeds going to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to support their very worthy efforts.

This is a great chance for commuter students, staff and faculty to have a great meal and help support a great cause.

If anyone would like to make a personal contribution, please click on the following link:

http://pages.lightthenight.org/oswim/portlndL12/bonappetitgeorgefox

Fitness Center closed Saturday/Sunday

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

The Wheeler Sports Center is CLOSED Saturday & Sunday (Oct. 13-14) and will open Monday, Oct. 15 at 6 a.m.

Bon Appetit changes hours of service in Klages this weekend

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

Due to fall break, Bon Appetit is changing hours of service this weekend as follows:

  • Friday, Oct. 12: Breakfast, 8:30-10 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; dinner, 5-6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 13: Continental breakfast , 9-10 a.m.; brunch 11:30-1 p.m.; dinner, 5-6:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 14: Continental breakfast, 9-10 a.m.; brunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; dinner, 5-7 p.m.

Have a great weekend!

Bruin Den and Villa Cafe closed Friday, Oct. 12

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

Due to the fall break holiday, both the Bruin Den and Villa Cafe will be closed on Friday, Oct. 12. Have a great weekend, and we will see you all on Monday!

World’s Got Talent Audition Sign Ups

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

Do you have a cultural talent you would like to share? If so, look out for World’s Got Talent audition sign ups, which will begin next week.

Sign ups will be online and available for two weeks, so start thinking now about what you would like to perform! A link to sign up will be available next week, and any questions can be directed to Amber Nelson at nelsona@georgefox.edu.

Interested in being featured on Cultural Celebration Week poster?

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

Are you interested in being featured on a poster for Cultural Celebration Week? The Inclusion and Student Leadership Program is hosting a photo shoot with Toby Nguyen on Monday, Oct. 15, and Tuesday, Oct. 16. For more details and to register, follow this link.

Cultural Partners Program

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

International Student Services has a program called Cultural Partners Program. American students will be matched with International students and the two of them will meet together once a week to talk about their cultures.  You can ask each other questions and learn much about each other’s cultures in a friendly, informal way. If you are interested, please send an email to Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu) by Wednesday, October 17.

Bruin Pride T-shirt Design Contest

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

Show your George Fox spirit by helping out our business capstone team, Bruin Pride. We are hosting a T-shirt design contest to find the best of the best GFU designs.

Show your support by designing, drawing and coloring a T-shirt that expresses your Bruin Pride. Then, on Thursday, Oct. 18, come by our table in the Bruin Den between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to vote on your favorite design.

Mail your designs and contact info to campus Box #4238 by Wednesday, Oct. 17, for a chance to win one of three prizes.

For more info, visit our Facebook page.

Good luck!

Follow ARC Facebook page by Oct. 15 and enter a chance to win $15 Amazon Gift Card

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

Follow the ARC Facebook page at facebook.com/GFU.ARC by Oct. 15 and you will be entered to win one of three three $15 Amazon.com gift cards. If you’re already following us, you’ll be included in the drawing.

The ARC Facebook page includes tips on learning, updates on technology for education, and other general suggestions for success as a student at Fox. If you have suggestions or requests for content, please send them my way.

Film ‘Welcome to Shelbyville’ shown at next ‘Islam and the West’ event

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

The campus community is invited to the next installment of the “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series this Monday, Oct. 15, in Hoover 105.

The session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. and features a showing of the film Welcome to Shelbyville, which tells the story of racial interaction between whites, African Americans, Hispanics and Somalian Muslims in the small town of Shelbyville, Tenn.

The same session 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.

Newberg campus closed Friday for mid-semester holiday

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

The Newberg campus will be closed Friday, Oct. 12, for the mid-semester holiday. All offices, the BlueZone Store, Mail Services, and the library will be closed.

‘Seminary Fair Plus’ scheduled for Oct. 23 on Newberg campus

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

All are invited to “Seminary Fair Plus” on the Newberg campus on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 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 or a list of seminaries attending, contact the career services office at 503-554-2330.

Donut fundraiser in Bruin Den supports ‘Race to 2025’

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

A team of four students (Mary Owen, Kyle Webster, Bethany Widdicombe,and Nick Largusa) are raising funds for and participating in the “Race to 2025” held this weekend in Montana. To help raise funds for the trip, Nick will be making fresh donuts in the Bruin Den today (Thursday) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The donuts are free with donation.

More than 200 million people from 2,200 different language groups still do not have God’s Word in their language. “Race To 2025” is an adventure race fundraiser held by Wycliffe Bible Translators that has the goals of creating awareness for the need in Bible translating, raising up a new generation of Bible translating missionaries, and raising funds for the Bible translating currently happening in Cameroon, Africa.

Any and all donations raised on campus will go straight to the Wycliffe Cameroon project. Contact Nick (nlargusa@gmail.com) if you have questions.

Blessings

BlueZone Store closed Friday and Saturday

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

The BlueZone Store will be closed for mid-semester break, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12-13.

Bob Gilmore shares in Spanish chapel Oct. 19

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

All are welcome to join us for a Spanish chapel at 10:40 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, in Bauman Auditorium. Bob Gilmore, professor emeritus, will be our guest, sharing his music and poetry.