Enjoy a cinnamon roll at social work’s open house on March 31

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

Please join the social work department for our open house as we celebrate Social Work Month! Pop in anytime between 11 a.m. and noon on Thursday, March 31, in Roberts 215. We will be serving cinnamon rolls!

All are welcome. Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join whitewater rafting trip this Saturday for SpiL credit

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

Looking for an adventure this weekend? Join University Recreation on Saturday, March 12, for a whitewater rafting trip on the Deschutes River! No prior rafting experience is necessary.

We will be rafting with an organization called Youth Dynamics. As part of our time, we will engage in some activities designed to help us share experiences and reflect with one another. The rest of the time, we will be rafting and having loads of fun on the water!

Students who participate in this trip will earn one SpiL credit. Go to this link to register for this trip and/or other upcoming OREC trips.

Have questions? Contact Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

Overnight hosts needed for Bruin Preview

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is preparing for Bruin Preview on Friday, April 1, and need volunteers to host a prospective student the night before the event!

Prospective students will be staying the night in a dorm, having dinner and breakfast with their student host, and participating in fun activities the night before the Bruin Preview event. Volunteers will be expected to host their guest from 5 p.m. Thursday (March 31) until 8 a.m. Friday (April 1).

Please fill out this form to volunteer. Feel free to email visit coordinator Miranda Davidson at mdavidson@georgefox.edu with questions prior to filling out the form.

Donate to the Bruin Closet clothing drive this month

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

The Bruin Closet is in need of professional clothing, and will be collecting donations through the month of March!

We are accepting any and all professional style clothing, such as shoes, dresses, pants, shirts, etc. to help young aspiring professionals in the community. There are a variety of drop-box locations throughout campus, including Hadlock, the IDEA Center, the Wheeler athletics office, the College of Business, the Murdock Library, inside Klages, and the mail room.

Have questions about donating? Email gfubruincloset@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram (@thebruincloset).

Marketing 260 Class Survey: Golf

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

Students from the Marketing 260 class are conducting a survey of people in the golfing community to get their opinion on a product that they have created.

Whether you play golf frequently, or only a few times a year, we would appreciate your help. The survey is 10 questions and should only take a few minutes to complete.

Questions? Contact Aidan Randall at arandall21@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Survey: Energy Drink

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

Hey Daily Bruin readers!

We are a group of marketing students working on our final project. We have created a fake energy drink brand for our marketing plan, and we need your help in refining our product. Please take this survey to help us collect data. Thank you!

Contact Gen Rusnac at grusnac21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Listen to the Jazz Ensemble swing during dinner hour today

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

You’ll want to hear this! The Jazz Ensemble is performing in Canyon Commons today (Wednesday) during the dinner hour, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Grab your friends, grab some food, and listen to this band swing! Questions? Email Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.

Bestselling author speaks on ‘Surprised by Joy’ this Thursday

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Patti Callahan Henry, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 16 novels, will speak on campus at 7 p.m. this Thursday, March 10, in Bauman Auditorium. The presentation is free of charge and open to the public.

Callahan Henry will speak on the topic “Surprised by Joy,” a reference to the C.S. Lewis novel of the same name. Her visit is the latest in George Fox’s President’s Speaker Series.

A podcast host, author and national speaker, Callahan Henry won the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s Christy Award (“Book of the Year”) in 2019 for her novel Becoming Mrs. Lewis. She was also the Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year for 2020 and won the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year award for 2019.

Callahan Henry is the co-host and co-creator of the popular weekly online Friends and Fiction live web show and podcast. She is also a contributor to the weekly life lesson essay column for Parade magazine.

Join UREC tonight for introductory weight-lifting class

Monday, March 7th, 2022

University Recreation is offering a new series of fitness-related learning opportunities, open to all students and staff. These will be primarily seminar-based, meaning that participants will not need to come prepared to exercise but may have opportunities to practice form or movements.

These sessions are oriented for beginners but will have valuable information for people in all stages of learning about health and fitness.

Our first session is tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. and will be an introduction on compound lifts. Bring a friend and sign up on IMLeagues!

Please email Kyle Herzberg at kherzberg19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Don’t forget to register for this Saturday’s Worship Summit

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Join us for the inaugural George Fox Worship Summit this Saturday, March 12, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Grow in your musical and spiritual gifting.

Guest worship leaders and artists will offer breakout sessions for instrumentalists and vocalists, as well as a session on live sound and technology. There will be a panel discussion on employment opportunities for graduates in the worship arts, as well as a time to worship together.

Register here, and contact Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Get ready for Tent City on the quad this Thursday

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Campus Campout, also known as Tent City, is coming up on Thursday, March 10, from 7 to 11 p.m.

Tent City will be on the quad in preparation for Juniors Abroad. Students who qualify to be involved in this event will receive an email soon.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for Lip Sync competition before the deadline

Monday, March 7th, 2022

There’s still time to take the stage and audition for a chance to win $500 in the Lip Sync competition! For more information on when you and your friends can audition, or to learn more about what the Lip Sync is, check out this form.

Upcoming events:

  • Lip Sync: Friday, April 1, Bauman Auditorium
  • Spring Market: Friday, April 8, The Quad
  • Spring Formal: Saturday, April 16, Portland Art Museum

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Registration now open for Maker Camp 2022

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Registration is now open for Maker Camp 2022! Maker Camp is a hands-on, project-based, week-long experience designed for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school. Know any who might be interested? Encourage them to register!

This year, we are offering two residency camp options that will give an introduction to mechanical engineering, as well as a day-camp option with a focus on electrical engineering.

Visit the Maker Camp registration page to learn more!

Enjoy free pizza with Students for Life Club Thursday night

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Passionate about abortion issues? Come check out the Students for Life Club here at George Fox at 7 p.m. this Thursday, March 10, in Lemmons 8.

This will be our first meeting, and we will be discussing what the club is about and our future plans. This is a great opportunity to hang out and meet other members of the club. There will be free pizza!

See you all there! Contact Avery Kibby at akibby21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Online workshop designed for women in ministry offered for free

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Are you a woman involved in ministry? Feeling burned out? We have a workshop for you!

This online Zoom session is for women involved in any kind of Christian ministry at any level. Offered as a completely free opportunity, the purpose is to help women in ministry better recognize, prevent and reduce burnout in their own lives to better equip them in their calling.

This is an evidence-based clinically informed workshop that integrates both supported psychological methods with a Christian worldview. A doctoral research project created by a student in the university’s PsyD program, it will meet for one-hour weekly sessions on Wednesday or Thursday evenings between April 6 and May 12.

More info and registration is available at ministryburnout.com.

Reminder about Title IX policies for the university community

Monday, March 7th, 2022

We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe living, learning and work setting for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:

  • Sexual harassment
  • Sexual assault
  • Domestic violence
  • Dating violence
  • Stalking
  • Harassment and discrimination
  • Bias-related incidents and hate crimes

These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of this behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community.

Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel. For further descriptions of these policies, resources for support, and the process for reporting, please visit the Student Handbook.

More information can be found on the Title IX website.

Want to film football practice? Check out this job opportunity

Monday, March 7th, 2022

The George Fox football team is looking for someone to help film our spring football practices. There are three positions needed, 10 hours guaranteed weekly, and you must have federal work-study available.

All training will be provided on site. This could also open up an opportunity for you to film practices, scrimmages and games in the upcoming season.

Please contact Austin Shadbolt for more information at ashadbolt@georgefox.edu.

We need your feedback on the George Fox Mobile app

Monday, March 7th, 2022

We are interested in your experience using the George Fox Mobile app. Please take a moment to respond to the five items in this survey.

If you haven’t downloaded the app, take a minute to do so! The app is available on IOS and Android. Give it a test run, then provide feedback (or just use the app!).

Through the George Fox Mobile app, you can:

  • Check your grades
  • Link to Canvas
  • See the Bon Appétit menu and order food
  • Make library room reservations
  • Schedule appointments with the IDEA Center, ARC, and other offices
  • And more!

If you have questions about the George Fox Mobile app, contact Rick Muthiah, director of learning support services, at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Prizes up for grabs with purchases made at Bruin Store

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Now through March 17, each purchase at the Bruin Store comes with a chance to win a prize! Draw a shamrock from the bowl, and if it has a star inside, you get to pick a prize. Offer good while prizes last.

Questions? Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Places to feature in the yearbook

Monday, March 7th, 2022

The yearbook staff is looking for places on and off campus to feature in the next yearbook, and we need your help!

Fill out this this quick form for a chance to win a $15 Chapters gift card. Featuring these places in the yearbook will also help support local businesses in the Newberg area.

Contact ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu for any additional questions or info.