All students are invited to stop by our booth from 4:30-6:00 PM on Wednesday (right after Serve Day) at the Club Fair. Bring a friend and enjoy music, candy, and meet new students. Come and learn what the Latin Heritage Club will offer our campus during the school year.
There will be no U.S. Mail service (no incoming or outgoing) on Monday, Sept. 6. Carriers such as UPS and FedEx are also closed and will make no deliveries.
There will be no courier service to Portland or Salem on Monday, Sept. 6. We will deliver to both Salem and Portland centers on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Are you interested in sports? If so, become a part of our Bruin sports news team as we cover GFU sports seasons this semester. Come to our informational meeting at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, in the Bruin Den to learn more and to sign up.
For more information, contact Jenny Green at greenj08@georgefox or Katelyn Dixon at kdixon08@georgefox.edu. Go Bruins!
Students: All cars registered through MyGFU have been issued parking permits. If you registered your car, you will need to go to Mail Services to sign for your permit. It will NOT appear in your mail box. The permits are to be affixed to your rear window, lower left-hand corner on the driver’s side. DO NOT place them on top of another permit!
There is no neighborhood parking allowed. All students with a car must register it on MyGFU and must park in the areas where your housing and corresponding parking permit indicates. Security has been giving out courtesy warning tickets this past week, but the ticket man cometh!
After Serve Day on Wednesday, Sept. 8, join us in the quad for Serve Fest 2010!
The event includes:
Families are invited and meals are provided free of cost to all university employees and students.
Come join us for the very first First Friday worship Friday, Sept. 3, in Bauman Auditorium during chapel time, from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. First Friday worship will be held the first Friday of every month and is a time of music, creative worship and prayer.
Serve Day is coming up soon! The entire university community will unite together on Wednesday, Sept. 8, for our 12th annual Serve Day, participating in a variety of service opportunities in Newberg and the surrounding area.
Below is the schedule of the events for the day.
The cost of breakfast, lunch, and dinner is covered for all George Fox students, even if you are not on a university meal plan. If you would like to invite family or friends from outside the Fox community to Serve Fest and would like to purchase dinner tickets, please fill out this form.
Serve Day is required for all undergraduate students! The university will be shut down during Serve Day, which means all daytime classes are canceled and campus offices are closed (evening classes are not canceled for Serve Day). If you live on campus, contact your RA for more information about your Serve Day assignment. If you are a commuter, please meet in front of Bauman after the morning kick-off. Commuters will be able to choose between eight different serve sites and be split up accordingly.
If you have any questions, please contact your RA or e-mail serveday@georgefox.edu. We look forward to celebrating this day with you!
The Crescent is looking for reporters. If you have a curious mind and a knack for writing, email Natalie Gould (ngould06@georgefox.edu) or Vanessa Wilkins (vwilkins06@georgefox.edu) for more information. Thank you!
The ASC Supreme Court is seeking talented student leaders who are willing to advocate on behalf of their fellow students for students’ wants and needs. This is a great way to get involved and see the inner workings of ASC! There are nine positions available:
The applications are in the Bruin Den and are due Monday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m. Any questions? E-mail etolon06@georgefox.edu. Be a part of the greater student body and be known!
You are invited to meet us in the Spiritual Life House (corner of Sheridan and Meridian) for a time to connect with God and each other through Scripture and prayer every Monday through Friday from 2:40 to 3 p.m.
Cheer Team and Dance Team tryouts! Friday 9/3
5:30pm-7pm Dance Team Tryouts
7pm-9:30pm Cheer Team Tryouts
We’ll teach you the tryout, but you may also bring your own routines.
questions? amcconau@georgefox.edu
IT is offering video quick guides for using George Fox Google Mail. In addition to printable documentation, we now have short video clips that show you how to get the most out of your e-mail.
These videos get you started with the basics and then some. Watch them on the IT website. More advanced content is coming soon.
You still have an opportunity to enroll in a group guitar class or take private guitar lessons.
Group guitar classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:40 to 10:30 a.m. (MUSI 250-A). Private lessons are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays (MUSA 105/305 GT) and are available for 1 or .5 credits. After you register, sign up for a time outside of Ross 128.
The last day to add/drop is Friday, Sept. 10. E-mail guitar professor Dave Iula for more info: daveiula1@gmail.com.
This is an open invitation to all wind instrument players who have prior band experience.  We would love to have you come and join us in the George Fox Symphonic Band.  This is a wonderful ensemble. Please come and check us out. We especially have a need for clarinetists. If you have an interest, please contact me via e-mail at pvandehe@georgefox.edu
Attention incoming freshmen! We have a new section of Bible 100 (Bible Survey) that just opened MWF from 1:40-2:45 p.m. This is a great option taught by Brian Bews, a George Fox Evangelical Seminary graduate. If you still need to find a Bible section, check it out! First session meets Wednesday, Sept. 1.
BLUEZONE KICKOFF
Come join us as we celebrate the opening of the Austin Sports Complex NCAA Soccer Field.
Thursday, September 2
4 p.m. – Men’s game vs. Oregon Tech
6 p.m. – Celebration and Dedication
7 p.m. – Women’s game vs. Northwest
•  Wear your BlueZone shirt all day
•  Walk to the games with other fans. Groups will leave from the clock tower at: 3:45 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
•  Giveaways for the loudest fans
(To get there, head North on Meridian and follow the balloons)
For more information, contact Valerie Rogers, 503-554-2670
GO BRUINS!
Still juggling your class/course schedule? Â Maybe a career course will help you out of that fix and also help you manage your career planning throughout college. Â Our 1-credit, online courses are as follows:
GEED 214: Â Helps you choosing or confirm a major.
GEED 216: Â Helps you plan for and find an internship.
GEED 218: Â Helps you become ready for a professional job search.
Go to General Education in the class lists and register.  Contact us if you have questions:  x2330, careers@georgefox.edu
You are invited to join us Wednesday, Sept. 1, for our Fall Honors Convocation chapel at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. We will be inducting the incoming freshmen and transfers as well as hearing from Rhett Luedtke, our 2009-10 Undergraduate Teacher of the Year. Come enjoy this time of celebration with the George Fox community.
The Department of Nursing is sponsoring a Nursing Application Information Session for all pre-nursing students who are currently applying  to the Nursing Program. Carla Hagen, Program Director will be leading the presentation.
Tuesday, September 7th at 6:30 pm in Lemmons 15
