If you call the Friends Church home, or just want to hang out with a bunch of Quakers, come to the Pavilion (in the canyon) tonight (Tuesday) at 8 p.m. We will have s’mores and time to connect/fellowship together.
Contact Jamie Johnson (jejohnson@georgefox.edu) to learn more.
The International Justice Mission chapter at George Fox invites you to our next meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the International House. The chapter focuses on the issue of sex trafficking in the world and steps we can take to combat it through peaceful means. Come see how you can make a difference!
Questions? Contact Stephen Kenyon at skenyon09@georgefox.edu.
Do you have a cultural talent you want to share with Fox and the Newberg community? This year’s World’s Got Talent show is coming up soon, and so are the auditions. Sign-ups for auditions will begin Sept. 26, and auditions will be held Oct. 11, so be thinking of and practicing your act.
More information will be coming soon. Contact Anya Frolova at afrolova08@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
If you saw the Orange Team’s awesome “Mr. T-iger” shirts at The Main Event and wanted one, you are in luck!
We have a handful leftover, available for $5 (adult size small and medium). First-come, first-served.
Email Martha atmwood@georgefox.edu.
The mygfu chapel credit system is currently down and showing that most students have a 0 requirement of needed chapel credits. The issue is being worked out should be solved by the end of this week . If you have questions regarding your requirement, please recheck your account the end of this week before contacting Spiritual Life.
Remember only students who are 22 years of age or have 93 accumulative credits at the beginning of the fall semester are automatically exempt.
To view the chapel credit policy visit our website:Â www.spirituallife.georgefox.
Freshmen Class Representative Elections will be held Tuesday, September 20 and Wednesday, September 21 in the SUB.
A table with ballots and candidate platforms will be set up in the SUB during the following times:
Tuesday-
10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Â & Â 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday-
10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Â & Â 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Contact ASC Supreme Court Chief Justice Kevin Seyler with any questions at kseyler07@georgefox.edu
The following positions on the ASC Supreme Court are available:
Houses Representative
Coffin-Edwards Representative
Commuter Representative
As a member of the ASC Supreme Court, you would take part in ensuring the central committee is acting within the bounds of the constitution and with the overall best interest of the student body.
You would also take part in managing the community life fund, which exists to promote community on campus.
The positions are paid and are a great way to get involved on campus.
Applications are due Friday, September 23 at 5 p.m. in the ASC offices.
If you have any questions, please contact ASC Supreme Court Chief Justice Kevin Seyler at kseyler07@georgefox.edu
Are you looking to be more involved at George Fox? The Bruin Heritage Society strives to preserve and celebrate the rich history and tradition of George Fox University, connect current students with alumni, and enhance the sense of community on campus. Involvement in the Bruin Heritage Society provides an exciting opportunity for personal growth, leadership development, and impacting the George Fox community.
We are currently accepting leadership team applications, available upon request.
Please email us at bruinheritage@georgefox.edu if you have any questions or want to receive an application. Deadline is Wednesday, September 21.
The Center for Peace and Justice invites the community to hear from alumna Davy Desmond from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the religious studies lounge. Davy, a double major at George Fox in economics and international studies, has focused her energies on serving the poor, working the past few years with Orphan Relief and Rescue. Currently, she is working to establish a thriving ministry in Uganda.
After speaking at GFU she will leave for Uganda on Oct. 1, where she will partner with Show Mercy International. For 70 days she will work in “Hope Children’s Home,” home to more than 100 children, and will also help build the “Field of Dreams,†a 25-acre plot of land designated for ministry (a school, a clinic and a church).
Please join us Tuesday. Questions? Contact Melanie Newell at mnewell@georgefox.edu.
Our movie, Worth It!, is in need of a lead male actor. There are only two words in the whole movie, so don’t worry too much about dialogue. It’s an unpaid gig with minimal shooting, but you will be fed.
The shoot will be done the weekend of Oct 15. Audtions for the movie will be held this Thursday, Sept. 22, at 5 p.m. in the Media Center on campus. Resumes are not required, just headshots. If you have acting experience, make sure to include it in the e-mail.
The film is Charlie Chaplin-esque. Actor should be very animated and look between 20 and 35. If interested or if you have questions, e-mail Mac Oxford at moxford09@georgefox.edu.
On Monday, Sept. 19, Marcella Gowan (Nursing) will speak on the issue of maternal mortality in the Majority World. Marcella served as a missionary nurse-midwife for 20 years and has teaching experience in many countries.
Marcella’s presentation is part of the Liberal Arts & Critical Issues series “Majority World and the West.” She will speak from 4:40 to 5:40 p.m. and from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.
For more information, contact Caitlin Corning at ext. 2673 or ccorning@georgefox.edu.
In order to prepare for our upcoming software transition, the Textbook Annex will be open for business from 1 to 5 p.m. only during the week of Sept. 19-23. The main store will be open the normal hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Bruin Bookstore thanks you for your continuing support.
Here’s a reminder that FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, Sept. 20, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Saturday, Sept. 17, noon – Men’s golf in George Fox Invitational, Chehalem Glenn Golf Course
Saturday, Sept. 17, noon – Women’s soccer vs. Whitman, Austin Sports Complex
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2:30 p.m. – Men’s soccer vs. Whitman, Austin Sports Complex
Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. – Men’s golf in George Fox Invitational, Chehalem Glenn Golf Course
Sunday, Sept. 18, noon – Women’s soccer vs. Whitworth, Austin Sports Complex
Sunday, Sept. 18, 2:30 p.m. – Men’s soccer vs. Whitworth, Austin Sports Complex
For more information, call the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox athletics website at gfubruins.com.
The Murdock Learning Resource Center is exhibiting a tribute to our U.S. Constitution in honor of Constitution Day on Sept. 17. A glossary of the original words and phrases is highlighted in the display. The “We the People” tribute will be on exhibit through Sept. 28.
Urban Services meets every Friday to send students into Portland and Salem to meet and build relationships with the homeless. Urban Services begins this Friday, Sept. 16! The groups will meet in the Bruin Den. Salem meets for dinner at 4:30 p.m. and departs at 5 p.m.; Portland departs at 5:30 p.m. Come join us and help serve our neighboring homeless community.
Questions? Contact Heather Mabry at hmabry07@georgefox.edu or Mary Owen at mowen10@georgefox.edu
The short film Beautiful, a story about discovering one’s unique beauty as a woman of God, is having auditions this Saturday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. in the university’s Media Center on the Newberg campus. It is a statement video about expressing beauty as a woman and not being afraid of it or just copying what the media portrays as beautiful.
Two roles are being cast:
Shooting will be conducted the weekend of Oct. 7-9 in Newberg. There is no pay, but meals will be provided during the shoot, a DVD copy will be given after completed, and a great seat at our premiere will be reserved for you.
If interested, please show up between 3 and 4 p.m. at the Media Center. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail the producer, Carissa Hoffman, at choffman09@georgefox.edu.
Sophomores! You are invited to the Evening of Black and White this Friday, Sept 16. Come to the Stevens Center dressed in your best black and white for an evening of dessert, karaoke, Wii, photo booth and good times. Doors open at 8 p.m. First 50 sophomores receive a T-shirt!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month today! Join the Latino Heritage Club (LHC) in its first meeting of the semester at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in the Cultural House.
LHC has weekly meetings and special events planned throughout the year, too. See multicultural.georgefox.edu for the calendar.
Questions? Contact Shelley Yonemura at syonemura@georgefox.edu.
Reminder: George Fox’s Gospel Choir, the Voices of Praise, will host an information meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in Ross 208 (Choir Room). All are invited!
If you are interested in worship through singing, dancing or playing an instrument, we encourage you to come learn more about Gospel Choir.
