Hoedown Dance is canceled

Friday, September 20th, 2019

Student Activities regrets to inform you that the Hoedown Dance will not be taking place tonight (Saturday). We are exploring options for holding the dance in the future and apologize for the inconvenience. 

Here are some other upcoming events to look forward to:

  • Sept. 27: The Game Show, 7 to 9 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium
  • Oct. 11: Trivia Night (with tacos), 7 to 9 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Gather for faculty concert tonight

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

The music department invites you to the season-opening concert tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

As part of homecoming festivities, this concert will showcase our current music faculty in a variety of collaborative pieces, including a jazz quintet, art songs, piano duets, marimba and wind instrument pieces, and more. Original compositions from three faculty will also be presented.

Questions? Contact Dwayne Corbin at dcorbin@georgefox.edu.

Celebrate Hadlock Student Center’s first anniversary today

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

It has been an amazing first year for the Hadlock Student Center, and we hope you will drop by today (Friday) to help us celebrate our one-year anniversary.

We will be giving away some cool prizes throughout the day and have some special events planned between 3 and 7 p.m. 

Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.

The Hoedown Dance is canceled

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

Student Activities regrets to inform you that the Hoedown Dance will not be taking place this weekend. We are exploring options for holding the dance in the future. We apologize for the change and inconvenience. 

Here are some other upcoming events to look forward to:

  • Sept. 27: The Game Show, 7 to 9 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium
  • Oct. 11: Trivia Night (with tacos), 7 to 9 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Join Fusion Asian American Club in grocery run

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

The Fusion Asian American Club will be carpooling to go grocery shopping at Uwajimaya! They will be getting dinner there and boba on the way back. Meet for this event at the Intercultural Resource Center at 5:30 p.m. next Friday, Sept. 27.

Note: Please bring your own money for groceries, dinner and boba.

Questions? Contact Jennie Ly at lyj18@georgefox.edu.

Come to homecoming game tomorrow

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

Happy homecoming, Bruin fans! Our homecoming football game begins at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) against Pomona-Pitzer.

The tailgate opens at 5 p.m. with seven different vendors, including Dutch Bros, Cream Northwest, Miss Hannah’s Gourmet Popcorn, and BobaBlastic.

Come decked out in George Fox gear to show your support and spirit! We will be announcing the homecoming court and showcasing our Northwest Conference champions during halftime.

Alumni: Come say “hi” to your friends and get your limited-edition T-shirt at the affinity association Tent. There will be special guests and giveaways at the affinity tents, along with a free chili dinner for alumni while supplies last.

Security reminder: Please have all cars removed from the Bauman parking lot by 10 p.m. tonight (Friday).

For more information, contact Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu.

Male actor needed for ‘Good Will Hunting’

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

A cinematic project is looking for a male actor to play the part of “Will” in a short scene from Good Will Hunting. Filming will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29.

Contact Austin Carrero at acarrero16@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

Learn wilderness first aid through Hadlock Student Center

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

George Fox Outdoor Recreation is hosting a SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course on campus on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3. This is an excellent course for individuals who enjoy the outdoors or work in a camp or wilderness setting.

The class will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The cost for current George Fox students is $100, for employees it is $150, and for community members it is $225. National Outdoor Leadership School courses through REI start at $245 per person.

Participants will receive two full days of hands-on instruction and gain confidence in their ability to provide aid to those in need. Sign up through IMLeagues.com and pay the course fee in the Hadlock Student Center.

Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.

Entrepreneurship Product Survey

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

Do you like art? Kreations Studios is working in the entrepreneurship class this semester and bringing our business to the Bruins!

Please help us out by taking a quick seven-question survey gauging your interest in our business! You can take the survey here.

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.

Open Mic @ The Coffee Cottage is tomorrow night

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

Do you have a desire to perform your music, poetry, comedy, dance, or anything in between? Come to the Open Mic at The Coffee Cottage tomorrow (Saturday) night!

Perform your craft or try something new in a low-stakes way! Slots open at 6:45 p.m., and watch the fun at 7 p.m. The Coffee Cottage is located at 808 E. Hancock St.

Please note: We encourage original works all around. If you are performing an original song, please bring your instrument. We provide an amp and microphone.

Contact Araya Glancy (aglancy16@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Get your passport next week

Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

The Passport Days event is coming, and if you plan to do any international traveling, you will want to take advantage of this opportunity.

On Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 2526, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., we will have a USPS representative on our Newberg campus to help you with all of your passport needs. For passport information, click here.

This event is open to the community, so please share this information with your friends and family.

Questions? Contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Watch tennis championships this weekend

Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

Come support your Bruins as we host the ITA Regional Tennis Championships for the first time in our school’s history. The Bruins will play all day Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22.

Pizza will be available on Sunday at 1 p.m. during the singles quarterfinals. We will need all the support we can get at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, for the semifinals, and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. that day for the singles final.

Every school in the conference will be competing on campus for the championships, All-American status, and automatic births to the National Fall Championships in Rome, Georgia. After a dominating performance last year from the Bruins, defending champion Will Leach looks to take the crown in singles and doubles again this year with senior Alex Namba.

Questions? Contact Jeff Cero at jcero@georgefox.edu.

Gather for concert tomorrow

Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

The music department invites you to the season opening concert tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

As part of homecoming festivities, this concert will showcase our current music faculty in a variety of collaborative pieces, including a jazz quintet, art songs, piano duets, marimba and wind instrument pieces, and more. Original compositions from three faculty will also be presented.

Questions? Contact Dwayne Corbin at dcorbin@georgefox.edu.

Intern with the women’s basketball program

Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

The George Fox women’s basketball program is looking for an intern/manager for the upcoming season. If you are interested, email coach Michael Coppolino at mcoppolino@georgefox.edu or stop by his office in Wheeler Sports Center to learn more.

Survey: Food and drink options

Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

Have you ever wished that there were more food or drink options on campus, or have you wanted to eat on campus but the prices were too high?

Students from a business entrepreneurship class are trying to open a concession stand on campus that will provide yummy snacks at a low price. Help them get a better idea of your needs by filling out this survey.

Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager at aalsager17@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.

There will be no swing dance this Saturday

Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Swing Dance Club will not be meeting this Saturday, Sept. 21. Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager at aalsager17@georgefox.edu.

Homecoming football game is this Saturday

Tuesday, September 17th, 2019

Happy homecoming, Bruin fans! Our homecoming football game begins at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 21, against Pomona-Pitzer.

The tailgate opens at 5 p.m. with seven different vendors, including Dutch Bros, Cream Northwest, Miss Hannah’s Gourmet Popcorn, and BobaBlastic.

Come decked out in George Fox gear to show your support and spirit! We will be announcing the homecoming court and showcasing our Northwest Conference champions during halftime.

Alumni: Come say “hi” to your friends and get your limited-edition T-shirt at the affinity association tent. There will be special guests and giveaways at the affinity tents, along with a free chili dinner for alumni while supplies last.

Security reminder: Please have all cars removed from the Bauman parking lot by 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20. 

For more information, contact Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu.

Stop by Peace Corps table today

Tuesday, September 17th, 2019

Peace Corps Recruiter Scot Roskelley will be on campus today (Wednesday) to talk with students about opportunities for service in the Peace Corps. Roskelley is hosting a recruitment table from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons. He will also be hosting an information session at 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons 102.

For more information about the Peace Corps, visit their website. Questions? Contact Nadine Pasin at npasin@georgefox.edu.

RSVP for Industry Insiders lecture tomorrow

Tuesday, September 17th, 2019

Come hear from Kevin Greco at the first Industry Insiders lecture of the semester tomorrow (Thursday) from 1:25 to 2:40 p.m. in Hoover 105.

As a student at George Fox, Kevin doggedly pursued and received an internship with SpaceX that led to engineering work on the Falcon 9 rocket. He went on to become the North American president of Sled Dogs SnowSkates, an enterprising sports equipment company that produces unique skates with a short ski on the sole instead of a blade.

Come hear from this remarkable College of Business alumnus, a strategist and entrepreneur who is fascinated by the evolution of start-ups and their role in the global market. RSVP here.

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu.

Celebrate Hadlock Student Center’s first anniversary

Tuesday, September 17th, 2019

It has been an amazing first year for the Hadlock Student Center, and we hope you will drop by this Friday, Sept. 20, to help us celebrate our one-year anniversary.

We will be giving away some cool prizes throughout the day and have some special events planned between 3 and 7 p.m. 

Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.