Have questions about Catholicism? Come to Q&A event Nov. 14

Tuesday, November 5th, 2019

Do you have questions about Catholicism? Want to know more about Catholic doctrine, the priesthood, Catholic worship, or anything in between? Come to FAQs about the Faith, a Q&A session with two Catholic priests!

Join the Catholic Campus Fellowship on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 102. A teaching Mass will follow the Q&A session. The teaching Mass is designed to be an introduction to Catholic worship for those who haven’t experienced Mass before.

This is a chapel elective. Light refreshments will be served.

Questions? Contact Kirsten Van Dyke at kvandyke18@georgefox.edu.

Celebrate World Kindness Day at ‘Coco’ movie night Saturday

Tuesday, November 5th, 2019

Celebrate World Kindness Day on Saturday, Nov. 9, with the theatre department! We are watching Coco at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105 while writing out words of kindness for friends and fellow students.

You can also leave anonymous submissions to be given to spiritual life; they will send your words to people who need it. All snack purchases support the theatre department. See you there!

Questions? Contact Araya Glancy at aglancy16@georgefox.edu.

Free pizza served at Photography Club meeting today

Tuesday, November 5th, 2019

Come hang out with the Photography Club and eat free pizza while exploring what our has in store for you!

We hope to see you today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. in Lemmons 4. Questions? Contact Xylia Rehling (xrehling17@georgefox.edu).

Join Advent video shoot

Monday, November 4th, 2019

The chapel video producer is creating a short video series on Advent and is looking for student actors to participate in this exciting project.

If you have a craving for acting or enjoy being on a Christmas tree farm, click here to share your availability and to learn more. The video producer will follow up with you later this week.

Questions? Contact David Pascual-Matias at dpascualmatias16@georgefox.edu.

Come to intergenerational game night this Thursday

Monday, November 4th, 2019

Come join our neighbors at Friendsview for a game night this Thursday, Nov. 7! We will have ping pong, pool, shuffleboard, and various board and card games available for a much-needed break from homework and an opportunity to socialize with our neighbors.

Meet in the Bauman lobby at 6:15 p.m. to walk over together or join us anytime between 6:30 and 8 p.m. in the Friendsview rec room.

Questions? Contact Rosemary Michael-Trumbull at rmichaeltrumbull17@georgefox.edu.

Mathetes panel will discuss Native American history

Monday, November 4th, 2019

In honor of Native American History Month, the Intercultural Resource Center is hosting a Mathetes panel to discuss the untold histories of Native communities. Join us in Canyon Commons on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The discussion will also address how Native folks and non-Native folks can coexist in American society. Questions? Contact Loveleen Brar at lbrar16@georgefox.edu.

Apply to go on SCORR trip

Monday, November 4th, 2019

The Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR) trip is an opportunity for students engaged in conversations surrounding diversity to attend the SCORR conference at Biola University in February.

The cohort of students selected to be on the SCORR trip will learn how to challenge perceptions, to engage in reconciliation, and will be equipped with tools to navigate difficult conversations surrounding diversity topics.

Applications can be found here and will close on Friday, Nov. 8. Questions? Contact Loveleen Brar at lbrar16@georgefox.edu.

Join townball games on Sundays

Monday, November 4th, 2019

Hey Fox students, staff, faculty and alumni: There are only four more games of townball this semester, ending on Sunday, Nov. 24. The games are played at Morse Athletic Fields on Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m.

Come try out an ancient-future sport that’s sort of like baseball, but not: There are five bases, you can steal first base whenever you want, you can peg the runners, there are no timeouts, and there are no foul balls.

Our group has played every Sunday this semester and invite you to come play before the holidays! You can also check us out online.

Questions? Contact Grant More at gmore17@georgefox.edu.

‘The Wineskin’ is extending submission deadline

Monday, November 4th, 2019

The Wineskin is extending its deadline for submissions! The theme for this semester will be IDENTITY. However, there is no need to be bound by the theme – just send us your best poems, stories, essays and artwork.

The editors are open to a wide range of styles and subject matter, but we are particularly looking for work that pushes boundaries and surprises us with its artistic approach and perspective of the world.

Please submit all poetry, prose, photography, and artwork to gfuwineskin@gmail.com. Our submission guidelines are as follows:

  • Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document in Times New Roman with a 12-point font. Title your pieces and remove your name from the document.
  • Limit all prose to 1,000 words and send no more than five poems per submission.
  • For artwork, files should be named with the title of your piece, followed by your name. Remove all watermarks from your work.

Submissions close on Friday, Nov. 8. Questions? Contact Kiale Palpant at kpalpant16@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Parking monitoring system

Monday, November 4th, 2019

Students in an entrepreneurship class are trying to develop a parking monitoring system that commuters could view before coming to campus. This system would utilize Google Nest cameras to enable students to have a view of the parking lot before they arrive.

The goal of this service is to minimize the amount of time students spend looking for spots and minimize parking offenses. We would love for commuters to fill out this quick survey so that we can best meet your needs and make it as useful as we can for you.

Questions? Contact Kylie Smith at smithk17@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.

Swing by Exodus Grad Fair tomorrow

Monday, November 4th, 2019

Seniors graduating this December are invited to celebrate at the Exodus Grad Fair in Canyon Commons 101-102 tomorrow (Wednesday) between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Pick up your cap and gown and get checked out with university offices before you graduate. Plus, enjoy free snacks and raffle prizes! Learn more here.

Questions? Contact Audrey Lichten at alichten@georgefox.edu.

Join Photography Club for pizza tomorrow

Monday, November 4th, 2019

The Photography Club is meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:45 a.m. in Lemmons 4. Come learn about who we are and what we hope to accomplish. There will be pizza for everyone to enjoy!

Questions? Contact Xylia Rehling at xrehling17@georgefox.edu.

Support your Bruins at these home games

Sunday, November 3rd, 2019

Check out this week’s George Fox athletics home games:

  • Women’s volleyball vs. Whitworth University Friday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center
  • Women’s soccer vs. Pacific University – Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m., Austin Sports Complex
  • Football vs. Lewis and Clark College – Saturday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m., Stoffer Family Stadium
  • Men’s soccer vs. Pacific University – Saturday, Nov. 9, 1:30 p.m., Austin Sports Complex
  • Women’s volleyball vs. Whitman College – Saturday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center
  • Women’s soccer vs. Linfield College – Sunday, Nov. 10, noon, Austin Sports Complex

Questions? Visit the athletics website.

Gather to watch College of Engineering’s faculty feud

Sunday, November 3rd, 2019

Come watch as the faculty from the College of Engineering (engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and math) compete against each other in trivia about their lives and the student perspective. Join us this Friday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m. in Lemmons 8 for an hour of snacks, laughs and friendly competition.

All are welcome to this event, but be sure to come early because space is limited. Questions? Contact Madison Sitzmann at msitzmann16@georgefox.edu.

Come to new psychology chapel events

Sunday, November 3rd, 2019

A new chapel elective is being offered for all majors! This elective is an integration of faith and psychology.

Come to our next Psychology Club chapels on Monday, Nov. 11, and Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105 to hear from our own psychology professors Kristina Kays and Kelly Chang.

Questions? Contact Tyler Jackson at tjackson16@georgefox.edu.

Art exhibition opens in Minthorne Gallery tonight

Sunday, November 3rd, 2019

A new art exhibition, titled “Turnabout,” opens tonight (Monday) in Minthorne Gallery. The exhibition, featuring the work of Iranian artist Soheila Azadi, begins with an artist talk at the Chehalem Cultural Arts Center at 6 p.m., followed by a reception in the Minthorne Gallery at 7 p.m.

The exhibition will be available for viewing until Thursday, Dec. 5.

“Turnabout,” inspired by the artist’s experience growing up Muslim in Iran, aims to blur gender binaries. Azadi uses different media to challenge ways in which gender and religion intersect.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Salzman at jsalzman@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Business administration program

Saturday, November 2nd, 2019

Attention all business administration students: Please fill out this quick survey so you can help the College of Business improve the major for students like you! We appreciate your help. 

Questions? Contact Lisette Rodriguez at lrodriguez18@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.

Swing by Game Night Club today

Saturday, November 2nd, 2019

Come down to the FoxHole today (Sunday) from 2 to 5 p.m. for board games and party games. We have Betrayal at House on the Hill, Mysterium, Disney Villanous, Above and Below, Exploding Kittens, Cards Against Humanity, and many others!

Feeling intimidated by all these games? Don’t worry, Game Night Club makes sure there is always a member available to teach players new games.

If you have questions or would like to be added to the club’s weekly email list, contact Sadie Lapiers at Slapiers17@georgefox.edu.

Attend October event? Share it to win gift card

Saturday, November 2nd, 2019

Did you attend a university event in the month of October? Share a photo or some writing with The Student Collective for a chance to win a $15 gift card of your choice. Halloween content is welcome!

Questions? Contact ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu.

Enjoy discount at Friendsview’s Christmas sale today

Friday, November 1st, 2019

Friendsview Retirement Community is having a Christmas sale today (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come browse hundreds of Christmas-themed items. George Fox students get half off items all day, and everything will be free after 2 p.m.!

Questions? Contact Corinne Van Ostrand at cvanostrand@friendsview.org.