Bruin golf items on sale in University Store

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Stock up on Bruin golf products from the University Store for the Bruin Athletic Association’s annual Golf Classic this Thursday, Sept. 18. Save 20 percent on Bruin club covers, divot packs, tees, towels, gloves and hats. Sale ends Thursday.

James Project and Adopt-a-Grandparent Information Meeting Sept. 16

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Would you like to be involved in community service this year?

There will be an information meeting for James Project (service projects in Newberg) and Adopt-a-Grandparent Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.  If you are interested in being part of either of these ministries please come and find out how to be involved!

Questions? Contact Megan Harding at mharding05@georgefox.edu.

Main Event scheduled Sept. 20

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Main Event is the George Fox version of the Olympics. Compete with other living areas to prove your area worthy of a gold medal!

Come to Main Event Saturday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. in the Wheeler Gymnasium.

Unviersity Dance Company information meeting scheduled Oct. 3

Monday, September 15th, 2008

The George Fox University Dance Company is a contemporary, Christian arts dance group with a mission to honor God through the art of dance.

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

History of Islam in America topic of forum Sept. 15

Friday, September 12th, 2008

Dr. Kambiz GhaneaBassiri, associate professor of religion and humanities at Reed College, will be speaking on the history of Islam in America from 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. and from 7 to 7:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in Hoover 105. For more information, contact Caitlin Corning (History), co-director of the Liberal Arts Critical Issues Program, at ext. 2673 or ccorning@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Heritage Society Interest Meeting and Pizza Dinner Sept. 16

Friday, September 12th, 2008

Interested in learning more about leadership on campus and ways to impact our community?

Come hear about the Bruin Heritage Society while enjoying free pizza at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at the University Relations Office in the Pennington House!

If you have any questions email bruinheritage@georgefox.edu. 

Musicians wanted for Greenroom

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Wanted: Musicians and groups to lead Greenroom on Friday mornings. 

Greenroom is a time of student-led worship held during on Friday mornings from 10:40-11:30 a.m.  Anyone interested in leading a service this semester should contact Jamison Loop, ASC Worship Chaplain, at 541-941-8734 or email at jloop04@georgefox.edu. 

This event can’t happen without the musicians! 

Serve Day photos posted online

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Pictures from the university’s 10th annual Serve Day (Sept. 10) have been posted on the Web. Simply go to the homepage (georgefox.edu) and click on one of the rotating Serve Day photos at the top of the page to see a collection of pictures from the day.

Serve Day ‘Wanted’ photos posted on Web

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

If you wish to see your “Wanted” poster photo, taken during Wednesday’s Serve Day, or if you simply wish to see other people’s photos, visit the Serve Day website at georgefox.edu/serveday/wanted.html.

Sign up for the Women’s Self Defense class

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Residence Life presents the Women’s Self Defense class taught by Chris Briggs, second degree black belt in Kyuki-Do marial arts.

Become aware of your environment and how to get out of danger by heightening your awareness.  This class will teach simple, effective, and easy-to-learn self defense techniques.  No experience is necessary.

The class will meet three times, and each class builds on the one before:

Friday, Sept. 19, 6 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 26, 6 – 9 p.m.

Location TBA

The cost is $25.00 and available to George Fox students, staff, and their family members who are 18 years or older.

See Megan Marsh in the Student Life Office, located on the third floor of Stevens, to sign up.  Class size is limited to 20 women so register now.

The class is endorsed by the George Fox Health & Counseling Center and Campus Security.

Questions? Contact Megan Marsh at ext. 2311 or Dave Johnstone at ext. 2315.

Tote bags for commuting seniors still available

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

We still have Apple tote bags for commuting seniors.  Come to the Student Life Office, located on the third floor of Stevens, to pick up yours.

Sophomore Springboard event scheduled Sept. 20

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Sophomores, join the Chaplain’s Committee for a pancake feed at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at a mini-conference for sophomores in the Stevens Center. 

At 11 a.m. hear Neal Ninteman (Engineering) share thoughts about life and vocation.  Then find out about study abroad options, internships, discerning God’s will, and ways to connect on campus. 

Check out www.georgefox.edu/offices/student_life/sophomore to learn more about this new program just for you called Sophomore Springboard!

Questions? Email sophomore@georgefox.edu.

Parking lots close for maintenance Sept. 12-14

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

The following parking lots will be closed Friday evening through Monday morning for seal coating (black sticky tar that takes a while to completely dry) and painting the yellow stripes. Barricades will go up Friday afternoon and all cars need to be out of the lots by Saturday morning. Call Dan Schutter (Plant Services) at 503-476-4256 if you have questions.

  • Wood-Mar lot, including the entrance and drive from Meridian Street (not Hoover lot)
  • Meridian Street House parking lot, including Northwest Yearly Meeting area
  • Macy parking lot (east side of Macy only)
  • Plant Services parking lot as far as the gate and building repair service aisle (east side of building)

Note: Don’t walk on the black tar or you will likely make a mess of your shoes and track the tar on anything you walk on.

Sophomores invited to First Evening of Black and White Sept. 19

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Attention Sophomores! You are invited to the First Evening of Black and White Friday, Sept. 19 from 8-10 p.m. Enjoy great desserts, music, photos, giveaways, faculty, and other sophomores. Semi-formal black and white dress encouraged.

Questions? Email sophomore@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Brawl results

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Thanks to everyone who attended this year’s Serve Day Bruin Brawl.

The battle lasted more than two and half hours!  The brawlin’ was fierce, but in the end the seniors came out on top!

The next Brawl will take place within four weeks, so keep your eye out!

Forgetting ID cards slows down dining lines

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Bon Appetit would like to thank everyone on meal plans for a wonderful start to the school year. 

As a reminder, please help keep the lines moving by bringing your GFU ID card with you each time you come to Klages for your meals.  Everytime a person forgets their card, it slows down the line for everyone, and our lunch and dinner lines are long enough already.

Although we do issue temporary cards when students forget, please treat your ID card the same as a debit or credit card.  Keep it with you at all times.  We only issue three temporary cards per semester.  After that students will need to go back to their rooms to get their cards.

First Nursing Club meeting Sept. 12

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

The student nursing association on campus would like to invite all nursing and pre-nursing students to join the nursing club. Meetings will be held in Hoover 103 on the second Friday of each month from 10:30-11 a.m. Come join us to find out what we are all about. 

The first meeting will be this Friday, Sept.12.  We hope to see you there.

Contact Jody Nakahara at jnakahara05@georgefox.edu for questions or membership information.

Assistance needed to build lunches for Selah participants

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

We are looking for volunteers to help build lunch boxes for Selah’s 600 participants. We will put the lunches together as much as we can from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, and then place the cold packs and sandwiches in them on Saturday from 8:15 to 9 a.m. Both lunch-building sessions will meet in the Cap and Gown Room. All volunteers will recieve $10 off their Selah registration fee.

Please contact Danya Ochsner (University Relations) at 503-554-2121 or dochsner@georgefox.edu if you are interested in helping. If you have already signed up to volunteer for Amy Lorenz (University Relations) during Selah, we would prefer that you not also volunteer for the lunch building on Saturday.

Sign up for the Women’s Self Defense class

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Residence Life presents the Women’s Self Defense class taught by Chris Briggs, second degree black belt in Kyuki-Do marial arts.

Become aware of your environment and how to get out of danger by heightening your awareness.  This class will teach simple, effective, and easy-to-learn self defense techniques.  No experience is necessary.

The class will meet three times, and each class builds on the one before:

Friday, September 19, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 20, 9:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m.
Friday, September 26, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Location TBA

The cost is $25.00 and available to GFU students, staff, and their family members who are 18 years or older. 

See Megan Marsh in the Student Life Office, located on the third floor of Stevens, to sign up.  Class size is limited to 20 women so register now.

The class is endorsed by the GFU Health & Counseling Center and Campus Security.

Questions? Contact Megan Marsh at ext. 2311 or Dave Johnstone at ext. 2315.

Celebrate the chemistry department’s new NMR September 25

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Please come join the Chemistry Department on Thursday, September 25 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on the third floor of the Edwards-Holman Science Center to celebrate our new 400MHz NMR spectrometer.

The official dedication of the NMR will be at 4:45 p.m.  Light snacks and drinks will be served.