Play games with Game Night Club tonight

Friday, April 16th, 2021

Tonight (Saturday), from 7 to 9 p.m., stop by Hoover 102 to play party games such as Jackbox, Super Smash Bros, Mario Party, and others with the Game Night Club!

This will be the club’s last meeting this semester. Students are free to drop in or out throughout the night. We’d love to see you there.

Questions? Contact Sadie Lapiers (slapiers17@georgefox.edu).

Attend Business Bridge barbecue to talk with business professors and students

Friday, April 16th, 2021

All students are invited to join the Business Bridge Club for hamburgers, hot dogs, and lawn games. This will be a great opportunity to mingle with business professors and learn more about the COB and Business Bridge Club.

The barbecue will be off campus at Seth Sikkema’s home (address available on RSVP form) tomorrow (Sunday) at 6 p.m. Complete this RSVP if you plan to attend. 

Questions? Contact Haley Raine Lindsay (hlindsay18@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Sleep Deprivation

Friday, April 16th, 2021

I am gathering data on sleep deprivation for my COMM 100 speech project. If you could spare three minutes of your time to fill out my survey, it would be greatly appreciated.

Questions? Contact Jose Luis Pasaye (Jpasayemarcelo20@georgefox.edu). Thank you!

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.

Participate in the Bruin Store Bear Hunt for a chance to win prizes

Friday, April 16th, 2021

The Bruin Store is raffling off 35 prizes to celebrate the end of the year. Each prize is valued between $5 and $45, the raffle is open to everyone, and there is no limit on how many raffle tickets you can get!

Between Monday, April 19, and Thursday, April 29, there are three ways to be entered to win:

  • Make a purchase of any amount in the Bruin Store 
  • Find Pennington in his graduation cap
    • Come see us, and we will fill you in!
  • Place an online order to be picked up in the store
    • This is a fantastic way for families of graduates to order gifts ahead of time!

Winners will be drawn on Friday, April 30, and will be called to be notified that they won. Prizes can be picked up any time during graduation weekend.

Bruin Store hours during graduation weekend:

  • Friday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 1, from 1 to 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 2, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

Attend Stewards of Sustainability Club’s beach litter clean-up today

Friday, April 16th, 2021

Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club on a trip to the Oregon Coast to participate in a litter clean-up on the beach today (Saturday). We will meet in the Stevens parking lot at 8:45 a.m. in order to depart at 9 a.m. We plan to return to campus by 3 p.m. or earlier.

Please bring your own lunch and water. All clean-up supplies will be provided. There are a limited number of spots, so please sign up here.

Questions? Contact Sydney Schroeder (sschroeder18@georgefox.edu).

Submit your student films to the Fox Film Festival

Friday, April 16th, 2021

It’s time to submit your entries for the 2021 Fox Film Festival! The FFF celebrates the best films made at George Fox, and is open to all Fox students. Entries must be submitted by tomorrow (Sunday) at 5 p.m.

It is free to submit your film. In addition to the usual categories, Best Picture, Documentary, Animation, etc., there’s also a category for “Fresh Films.” This is specifically for Intro to Video and other new filmmakers.

This year’s panel of judges includes industry professionals, George Fox alumni, and directors of the McMinnville Film Festival and Signal-to-Noise Film Festival. One of the judges is a founder of the Fox Film Festival, which began 22 years ago.

The winning films will be screened next Saturday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium, and will be live-streamed for folks at home. Admission is free.

For more information and to submit your film, click here. We can’t wait to see your films!

All invited to attend Spring Choir Concert today

Friday, April 16th, 2021

Come hear the Mixed Choir and the Men’s Chorale today (Saturday) at 1 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

The concert is free, and all students and employees are welcome to attend in person. The event will also be live-streamed here.

Questions? Contact Danielle Warner (dwarner@georgefox.edu).

Room still available on whitewater rafting trip April 24

Friday, April 16th, 2021

What better way to end the semester than to go whitewater rafting? Join Campus Recreation’s OREC program for a whitewater rafting trip on Saturday, April 24!

We have expanded capacity and now have several spots available. If the trip is full when you check, you can also join the waiting list to be contacted with updates if spots open up!

No prior rafting experience is necessary for this trip! The only requirement is that you are relatively comfortable around water. OREC will be providing lunch, supplies, transportation, and guiding services through a ministry organization called Youth Dynamics.

To register or join waiting list, please go here.

Have questions? Please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Join Self-Defense Workshop tomorrow night

Friday, April 16th, 2021

Campus Recreation is hosting a Self-Defense Workshop tomorrow (Sunday) from 7 to 9 p.m. This workshop is a stand-alone training that walks through self-defense techniques and scenarios.

It is held as a one-time seminar, whereas our normal class is ongoing. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to learn more about self-defense; it does not require any previous experience.

The cost is $10 per participant, and the workshop is open to employees and students. Click here for details and to register.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

PA seeking a program assistant for the summer

Friday, April 16th, 2021

The physician assistant program is excited to be accepting applications for a full-time work-study position as a program assistant this summer! Work alongside a new and developing department to help grow the PA masters program here at Fox. Apply by Tuesday, April 20, on Handshake.

The chosen applicant will work in the admissions and interview process for incoming students, social media development, and creatively assist our students, faculty and staff in a variety of ways.

Hours in the summer are flexible and will vary from 30 to 40 hours a week. This position would transition into a part-time, 10-hours-per-week position during the fall semester.

Questions? Contact Nina Inglesby (ninglesby@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Shapes and attitudes research

Friday, April 16th, 2021

You’re invited to take a quick survey about shapes and attitudes! It should take no longer than 15 minutes and would be greatly appreciated.

Questions? Contact B. Cameron Stumpf (bstumpf16@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.

Interested in being a Peer Advisor this fall?

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

Are you interested in being a Peer Advisor next semester? If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time to make it happen! Take a look at the job description, then complete an application.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 19; references (as listed in the application) are due Wednesday, April 21, so get those requests out now!

Peer Advisors play an integral role in assisting new students’ transition to George Fox. They assist with Welcome Weekend and a new co-curricular “Bruin Adventure” program designed to engage the heart, mind and soul of each new student as they learn in community with their neighbors.

The Peer Advisor hiring process is running late this year due to changes in the curriculum, including the end of LIBA 100.

Check out the FAQs page for more information about the fall 2021 plans.

Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Bridge Café will be open during summer break

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

Bon Appetit is pleased to announce we will be keeping the Bridge Café open all summer long! We’ll feature coffee, pastries, and daily lunch/drink specials on the patio. We also offer full catering services if you are planning a special event on or off campus.

More exciting details to come! Questions? Contact Jason Rosvall (jrosvall@georgefox.edu).

Remember to use your flex points by April 30

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

Don’t forget that all flex points expire at the end of this semester. Any unused points will not be rolled over and there will be no refunds per university policy.

Please visit the Bridge Cafe, GET MOBILE app, or the main dining hall to use any remaining points before Friday, April 30.

Questions? Please email Jason Rosvall (jrosvall@georgefox.edu).

Apply to be a LEAD Mentor

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

The LEAD Mentor application closes tomorrow (Friday). Apply here.

LEAD Mentors play an integral role in assisting first-year students of color in their transition to the George Fox. Mentors are expected to help new first-year students of color connect to the George Fox community and available opportunities.

Questions? Contact Jesse Cetz (jcetz@georgefox.edu).

Interested in dentistry? Attend Pre-Dental Club’s informational webinar

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

The George Fox Pre-Dental Club will be hosting an informational webinar Friday, April 23, from 7 to 7:45 p.m. via Zoom (passcode: zZ36gz). This is intended for students interested in learning more about applying to dental school.

This webinar will include information about how to apply to dental school. We will cover prerequisite classes, required shadowing hours, taking the DAT, and more! We will also be answering any questions you may have about the application process or the field of dentistry in general.

All are welcome, even if you are unsure if dentistry is the path for you. Questions? Contact Keoni Lynam (klynam17@georgefox.edu).

Take the library’s feedback survey

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

Please take a few minutes to complete the George Fox Library Survey. The library is seeking feedback on the quality of our services, collections, and spaces, and we’d love to know your thoughts. The survey should take about five minutes and your response is anonymous.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer (kwimer@georgefox.edu).

See local artists and live music at the Spring Market tomorrow

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

Join us on the quad for the Spring Market in collaboration with the Department of Art and Design tomorrow (Friday) between 3 and 6 p.m.

Support local artists and have fun in the process! The afternoon will be filled with live music from a local band, tables with arts and crafts, lawn games, Italian sodas, and a raffle that will be held at 6 p.m. for those who purchase from our art vendors. Check our Instagram stories for a preview of what will be for sale!

Questions? Contact Student Activities (activities@georgefox.edu).

Take student care and wellness survey for chance to win AirPods, gift cards

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

We know this year has been different than many of us expected. To help us understand your current experience we have a few questions for you to answer. This survey, conducted by the student life office, is intended to help us know how we can adjust our programs and services to better meet your needs. Please take five minutes to fill it out.

All entries with a valid email will be submitted for a chance to win Apple AirPods. As well, we will be selecting four winners from this survey for $25 Amazon gift cards.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Last day to take ASLAN survey for SpiL credit

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

Just a reminder that the ASLAN survey is still open on iAttended. You receive one SpiL credit for completing it by today (Thursday). Thank you!

Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson (jamiej@georgefox.edu).