Swing by Students for Life’s ice cream social

Friday, September 13th, 2019

The Students for Life Club invites you to their ice cream social kickoff this Monday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Stevens 109.

Swing by to grab some ice cream and meet other students who are interested in the club and pro-life and pro-choice issues. There will be brief introductions to Students for Life in general, this year’s club leaders, and our plans for the semester. We will also play a trivia game with prizes!

Questions? Contact Joanna Gunther at jgunther17@georgefox.edu.

Join Midweek Escapes trip to abbey

Friday, September 13th, 2019

Join the next Midweek Escapes for a trip to Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey next Thursday, Sept. 19. We will contemplatively explore the natural beauty of the abbey grounds through meadows and tree-lined trails. 

We will depart the HSC at 6:30 a.m., explore the abbey and return to campus before 10 a.m. There is no cost for students, and experiential chapel credit is available. Register through IMLeagues.com to reserve a spot.

Questions? Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

Vote for the homecoming court

Friday, September 13th, 2019

Voting for the 2019 homecoming court is now live and will close on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 11:59 p.m. Click here to vote!

Questions? Contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

Apply today to join ‘The Crescent’

Friday, September 13th, 2019

Come be part of the school news team! The Crescent is looking for writers and photographers to get paid to report on news, sports, the arts or even to just be creative! The deadline to apply is tomorrow (Sunday).

We’re open to many different types of submissions, including art pieces, poems, comics or opinions! Send an email telling us a little bit about yourself and any experience you’ve had to asccrescent@georgefox.edu and we’ll contact you for an interview.

Questions? Contact Jen Wright at wrightj18@georgefox.edu.

Mysteries of Murdock party is tonight in library

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

All first-year and new transfer students: come to our Mysteries of Murdock party tonight (Friday) at 6 p.m. in the Murdock Library! There will be a group quest, spooky stories, Bigfoot sightings, awesome raffle prizes, delectable snacks and more! Come if you dare!

Questions? contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu

Library’s 24/7 space closed from 5 to 9 p.m. tonight

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

The Murdock Library’s 24/7 space will be closed tonight (Friday) from 5 to 9 p.m. for a library event.

Questions? Contact library@georgefox.edu

Got shoulder pain? Have PT students check it out

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the shoulder. If you have a problem with your shoulder or upper arm, our lab is the place to be!

Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to care for your condition. Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Roberts Center.

Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up.

Interested in athletic training? Come to club meeting Monday

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

The Athletic Training Club is hosting our first club meeting of the year this Monday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wheeler Sports Center.

We would love for anyone with an interest in athletic training to join us to learn more about who we are and what we do! And, as an extra plus for the first meeting of the year, pizza will be provided!

Questions? Contact Kelsey Bunker at kbunker17@georgefox.edu.

New exhibition comes to Minthorne Gallery

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

The Minthorne Gallery is hosting an exhibition titled “Graphic Resistance” by Carlos Barberena beginning Monday, Sept. 16, through Friday, Oct. 25.

The show will open with a talk by the artist at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16. A reception will follow in the Minthorne Gallery in the Hoover Academic Building from 7 to 8 p.m.

Barberena is known for his satirical relief prints and the use of images from pop culture, as well as from political and cultural tragedies. He is a Nicaraguan self-taught printmaker based in Chicago, where he runs the printmaking projects Bandolero Press and La Calaca Press.

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

Serve Day team seeks your feedback

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

Thank you for your amazing participation in Serve Day! It was a great day of service, and we keep hearing encouraging news from our community partners. 

More than 2,000 people were involved in Serve Day in various ways. We know that this means that more than 2,000 people saw different sides of Serve Day; we are eager to learn about these experiences.

If you have any feedback you would like to share regarding Serve Day, we would be happy to receive it. Please use this form.

Questions? Contact serveday@georgefox.edu.

Come check out open mic event Sept. 21

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

Have you ever wanted to present your slam poetry, original music, stand-up comedy, interpretive dance, or anything in between? Try it all at the Coffee Cottage Open Mic on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Come at 6:45 p.m. to fill in your slot or 7 p.m. if you plan to watch the fun. The Coffee Cottage is located at 808 East Hancock Street.

Please note: Due to our copyright laws, we cannot allow covers; we encourage original works all around. If you are performing an original song, please bring your instrument. We provide an amp and microphone.

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

Interested in playing in Spikeball tournament for George Fox team?

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

Are you interested in playing competitive Spikeball in the upcoming fall tour series? George Fox is hosting the College Fall Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 26.

If you are interesting in playing for the George Fox team, send an email to Kaleb Puckett (puckettk16@georgefox.edu) or drop by the Spikeball club meeting every Friday at 4 p.m. in the quad.   

Come to swing dance this Saturday

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

Love dancing? Then come join the Swing Dance Club this Saturday night in the FoxHole.

Beginner lessons start at 6:30 p.m., followed by the intermediate dance at 7 p.m. and the open dance at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us!

All invited to Fusion club meeting tonight

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

The Fusion Asian American Club would like to invite all students to our first club meeting this year! The meeting will be held tonight (Thursday) in the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) at 7 p.m.

Get to know the officers and other club members, learn about club goals and events, and engage in conversation as we talk about the infamous question, “Where are you really from?”

Questions? Please email Fusion at fusion.gfu@gmail.com

Join the Color Run tomorrow

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

The Color Run is tomorrow (Friday) from 6 to 8 p.m. Gather in the amphitheater for a run around our beautiful campus that’s filled with joy, chaos and free shirts. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Questions? Contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

Join Intergenerational Game Night tonight

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

We will be having our first Intergenerational Game Night of the semester tonight (Thursday). Come take a break from homework and join fellow George Fox students and our neighbors at Friendsview for a night of fun and games!

The games include ping pong tournaments and various board games. We will meet in the Bauman Auditorium lobby at 6:15 p.m. to walk over to Friendsview together. 

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

‘Crescent’ application deadline is this Sunday

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

Come be part of the school news team! The Crescent is looking for writers and photographers to get paid to report on news, sports, the arts or even to just be creative! The deadline to apply is this Sunday, Sept. 15.

We’re open to many different types of submissions, including art pieces, poems, comics or opinions! Send an email telling us a little bit about yourself and any experience you’ve had to asccrescent@georgefox.edu and we’ll contact you for an interview.

Questions? Contact Jen Wright at wrightj18@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Card is now Bruin Discounts

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

In an effort to bring you even more great local discounts, the Bruin Card has been moved to a digital format and is now Bruin Discounts.

It can be found by logging in on igfu.georgefox.edu, a mobile version of MyGeorgeFox. Once logged in, you will find Bruin Discounts near the top of the landing page. 

While the card only had space for 15 discounts, there are currently 22 discounts for staff, 23 for students and more on the way! Discounts only show up on your mobile device if you are eligible for them.

For those without a smartphone, please stay tuned. There will be a limited number of cards printed for your use with a web address to a page that has all of the current offers listed.

Questions? Contact Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu.

Vespers meets at 4:15 p.m. today in Stoffer Family Stadium

Tuesday, September 10th, 2019

Today our normal Wednesday evening Vespers (chapel) service will meet at 4:15 p.m. in Stoffer Family Stadium for the closing ceremonies of Serve Day.

We will not be having Vespers at 7 p.m. tonight. We hope to see you there!

Bruin Store is closed today

Tuesday, September 10th, 2019

The Bruin Store is closed today (Wednesday) for Serve Day. We will be open again tomorrow (Thursday) with our usual business hours.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu.