Skate Park Ministry @ Newberg Skate Park

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

When: Wednesdays -meet in front of Stevens Center at 3:45
Who: Anyone who wants to build relationships and hang out at the park
Bring: yourself! and Skateboard, Longboard, Rollerblades, Waveboard, or Camera if you have one

*Helmets are required to skate in the park

Watch the debates in Sutton Oct. 7 & 15

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Come watch the Presidential debates on Tuesday, Oct. 7 and Wednesday, Oct. 15 in the Sutton TV Lounge at 6 p.m. Snacks and intellectual conversation will be provided.

Sponsored by the HMS Residence Life Staff.

Learn more about off-campus study programs Oct. 15-16

Monday, October 6th, 2008

You could spend a semester in another country. Learn about overseas study programs and specialized programs within the United States at one of two informational meetings either Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., or Thursday, Oct. 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Both meetings will take place in Hoover 105. Sponsored by the Center for Global Studies. Questions? Contact Lon Fendall (Center for Global Studies) at lfendall@georgefox.edu or ext. 2685.

Biology puts goldfish up for adoption

Monday, October 6th, 2008

Biology is putting up its lab goldfish for adoption. First come, first serve. Bags are available to transport fish. Call Teresa Arnold (Biology) at ext. 2724 for details. Or, talk to any employee on the second floor of EHS.

Help students at Edwards Elem. by volunteering for Homework Club

Monday, October 6th, 2008

Be a part of La Zona, an outreach to the Newberg Hispanic community.

George Fox’s Multicultural Services has partnered with Edwards Elementary to tutor and mentor students who do not have English support at home. Volunteers must commit to weekly tutoring. Spanish language is not required.

What: Homework help
When: Tuesdays from 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: Edwards Elementary, Newberg

We’d like to have volunteers start ASAP! So contact Shelley Yonemura, Interim Director of Multicultural Services, at yonemurasalum@georgefox.edu or stop by the Student Life Office soon!

Plant Services hosts surplus sale Oct. 9-10

Monday, October 6th, 2008

Plant Services is hosting a surplus sale Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9-10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop by the Villa Academic Complex at 501 Villa Road to shop for very used desks, desk chairs, side chairs, and other miscellaneous office items.

Pick up 2007-08 yearbooks Oct. 9 & 10

Monday, October 6th, 2008

Yearbooks from 2007-08 have arrived! All Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are encouraged to come by the Bruin Den on Thursday, October 9 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. or Friday, October 10 from 12:40-2:30 p.m. to pick up your free copy.

Family Weekend Nov. 7-9

Monday, October 6th, 2008

Family weekend is just around the corner! Don’t forget to register online or by mail to enjoy this special event with your family and friends.

Visit familyweekend.georgefox.edu to see the activities planned for the weekend.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Lorenz at ext. 2134 or alorenz@georgefox.edu.

Health fair returns to campus Wednesday

Monday, October 6th, 2008

Don’t forget the university’s health fair scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Stevens Center atrium. Special guests include Portland Running Company, Providence Newberg Medical Center, and local massage therapists.

Urban Services updates

Monday, October 6th, 2008

Due to the mid-semester holiday, we will not be having Urban Services Friday, Oct. 10.

Please join us next week Friday, Oct. 17 to go serve dinner to the homeless folks in Salem and Portland. Salem meets in the Bruin Den at 5 p.m. and Portland at 5:30 p.m.

For more info contact Rachel Knower at rknower06@georgefox.edu or Bethany Taft at btaft04@georgefox.edu.

May Serve information meeting Oct. 6

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

If you would like to know more about the South Africa May Serve trip, or want to apply, come to an informational meeting Monday, Oct. 6 from 9-10 p.m. in EHS 102. Applications will be available at the meeting.

Please contact Andrea Crenshaw at acrenshaw@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Faculty lecture honors work of Schulke Oct. 7

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Beth LaForce (Education) and Kathleen Gathercoal (Psychology) will present the fall faculty lecture, “For Such a Time as This,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Hoover 105 on the Newberg campus. The lecture honors the work of  Sherrie Schulke, an assistant professor of social work at George Fox until her death in 2003 after a long battle with cancer. Beth and Kathleen were part of a team from Portland State University and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital that finished and published Schulke’s research project.

Reminder: GFU Dance Co. information meeting Oct. 3

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

The George Fox University Dance Company pre-audition information meeting is Friday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bruin Den. Come learn about the company and auditions. Information packets and applications will be available.

Visit our blog at http://gfudanceco.blogspot.com/.

Email jweiss05@georgefox.edu with questions.

AT&T Student Discount

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

AT&T Mobility 10% Discounts are available for George Fox University Students.

GFU Employee Link:
http://Att.com/wireless/gfustudents

You will need this Employee FAN #: 2601419. An individual original iPhone account may not be eligible.

MUKAPPA Meeting – Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 9 p.m.

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

MuKappa (a fraternal association for third culture kids) will be gathering together for it’s first meeting of the year. If you are a missionary kid or spent ANY amount of time living overseas in another culture, or are currently living in a culture that is not your own, YOU are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, Oct. 8
9 p.m.
Moore House – otherwise known as the commuter lounge

What is MuKappa?
We are a group of people hoping to help each other as we adjust to living in the new culture of GFU.

Refreshments will be provided.


Please contact Mark Kelley if you have any questions.

Health fair set for Oct. 8 in Stevens Center

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

The university’s health fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Stevens Center atrium. Come and see what it means to be truly healthy, with special guests Portland Running Company, Providence Newberg Medical Center, and local massage therapists.

ASC Formals Committee

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Last chance for anyone who would like to apply to be on the ASC Formals Committee.  While serving on the committee you will assist the Formals Director in creating and planning two formals for the student body. 

Contact Robin Ballard at rballard05@georgefox.edu for more information and an application!

Business Club meeting postponed until Oct. 9

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

The first Business Club meeting has been postponed until next Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7:00 p.m. in Hoover 105. Fill out a club membership registration form and enclose $20.00 in the School of Management Office located in Hoover.

If you have any questions please email Robin Ballard at rballard05@georgefox.edu.

Blood drive scheduled Oct. 9 in Wheeler Sports Center

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

A Red Cross fall blood drive is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in the Wheeler Sports Center gym. If you haven’t signed up to give blood yet, you still can. Go to givelife.org and type in the sponsor code “georgefox.” It only takes a few minutes to make an appointment. Give blood and help save three lives.

Voter registration offered on campus through Oct. 3

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Are you registered to vote? If not, you are invited to register between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at a table in the Bruin Den through Friday, Oct. 3. Stop by and get it taken care of before election time.