Join in on International Chapel on Thursday

Sunday, November 17th, 2019

Spiritual Life and International Student Services invite you to the next International Chapel this Thursday, Nov. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the IRC.

We will enjoy an early Thanksgiving meal while hearing about gratitude from several of our wonderful international students. All are welcome to join, and chapel credit is available.

Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu.

Come to panel on integrating faith and science Wednesday

Sunday, November 17th, 2019

The biology student council invites you to come listen to three science professors speak on God and science and how integrating both has complemented and strengthened their faith and careers.

Presenting will be our own Davida Brown, Todd Curtis and Matt Stump in Hoover 105 at 6 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Questions? Contact Sarai Morelos Morales at smorelosmorales16@georgefox.edu.

Come to first MakeXplorations talk Wednesday

Sunday, November 17th, 2019

The George Fox community is invited to the first MakeXplorations maker talk this Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Engineering Maker Hub for a night of guitars, science and art.

Speaking will be Portland Guitar’s Jay Dickinson, who holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, has more than 25 years’ experience in corporate physics and engineering positions, and has spent a lifetime of woodworking and artistic craftsmanship to make guitars. Multiple examples of his work will be available to check out after the presentation. 

MakeXplorations is presented by the College of Engineering for the purpose of stimulating the curiosity and creativity of our growing maker community and bringing honor to the ultimate Maker, our Creator God. Makers will present on topics which explore the craft and purpose of their creations, as well as their motivation for making.   

Questions? Contact Katherine Morland at kmorland@georgefox.edu.

Support your Bruins this week

Sunday, November 17th, 2019

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

  • Men’s basketball vs. Sul Ross State University Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center
  • Women’s basketball vs. Chapman University – Friday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center
  • Men’s basketball vs. University of La Verne – Friday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center
  • Swimming hosts Bruin Invite, Friday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m., Chehalem Aquatic Center
  • Women’s basketball vs. California Lutheran University – Saturday, Nov. 23, 6 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center
  • Swimming hosts Bruin Invite, Sunday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m., Chehalem Aquatic Center

Questions? Visit the athletics website.

Join exercise study

Sunday, November 17th, 2019

Students, staff and faculty who are not currently performing weight training exercises are wanted for a study. Subjects are needed for a blood flow restriction exercise study. 

Participants will be allocated to either a BFR and exercise group or to an exercise alone group. Participants will be asked to exercise two times a week for about 20 minutes each for eight weeks. Those who complete the study will get $20 and a pizza party. 

If you have questions or if you would like to enroll, contact Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu.

Panel will discuss Christian philosophy of the body

Sunday, November 17th, 2019

Join the Students for Life Club for a panel discussion on the Christian philosophy of the body and its implications for pro-life issues on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Two George Fox professors, Abigail Favale and Marcia Bogert, and Sean Flannery, pastor at Church of the Vine, will be the panelists. The discussion will focus on questions like, “Should we as Christians consider the body as inherently valuable? If so, what does this mean for the morality of abortion?”

Snacks will be provided. See you there!

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

Come for free pizza and games today in the FoxHole

Saturday, November 16th, 2019

Come to Intro to Board Games and learn how to play fun games from experienced players! We are meeting from 2 to 5 p.m. today (Sunday) in the FoxHole.

We have free pizza and snacks that will be provided, as well as fun games for all experience levels. Bring your friends and come have some fun!

Contact Sadie Lapiers (slapiers17@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Come to Athletic Training Club’s meeting

Saturday, November 16th, 2019

The Athletic Training Club’s next club meeting is tomorrow (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. in Wheeler 105. We will be discussing the NWATA conference, fundraising, and more. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!

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

Swing dance is canceled tonight

Friday, November 15th, 2019

The Swing Dance Club will not be meeting tonight (Saturday). Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager at aalsager17@georgefox.edu.

Sign parking waiver form for spring semester

Friday, November 15th, 2019

Graduate students and commuters who are not bringing a vehicle to campus for the spring semester must sign the parking waiver form by the add/drop date of Thursday, Jan. 26, in order to have their permit fee waived. The parking waiver form is available on our website.

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Perceptions of retro products

Friday, November 15th, 2019

A team of senior business students is working to better understand your perceptions of retro products like Polaroid and corresponding personality traits. If you are willing to take five minutes to fill out our survey, we would appreciate it.

Feel free to contact Alexander Knopp at aknopp16@georgefox.edu with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your participation!

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.

Take survey to win Chapters gift card

Friday, November 15th, 2019

A group of marketing research students is doing a survey to better understand the brand identity and image perception of George Fox from the viewpoint of students through social media platforms.

We would really appreciate it if you could spare five minutes to take the survey for us, and at the end of the survey, you can enter your email address for a chance to win a $10 Chapters gift card! If you choose not to enter your email for this promotion, the survey will be anonymous.

Questions? Contact Alyssa Ridgway at aridgway17@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.

Join last townball game tomorrow

Friday, November 15th, 2019

Our last townball game is tomorrow (Sunday) at 3 p.m. at Morse Athletic Fields. Originally, the last townball game was going to be on Sunday, Nov. 24, but it has been changed.

We will start pickup games again in the spring, so this is the last time to play for a while. Come and see what this amazing game is like!

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

Plan to attend French baking day

Friday, November 15th, 2019

Join the French Club on Saturday, Nov. 23, for a French baking day. Enjoy French snacks, French movies with English subtitles, and help make les tartes aux pommes (French apple pies)!

The event will be held in the HMS basement kitchen in Sutton Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. All are welcome, those who speak French or otherwise!

Questions? Contact Megan Theriau at mtheriau17@georgefox.edu.

Share your story for a chance to win $100 Amazon gift card

Friday, November 15th, 2019

Fill out a short survey about your experience at Fox for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

The marketing communications team is looking for potential stories to feature in social media, on the website, in admissions materials, and upcoming Spotify ads.

The drawing will be Wednesday, Nov. 27, but it is never too late to share your story! Questions? Contact Vanessa Spier at vspier@georgefox.edu.

Want to be a tutor? Apply by Monday

Thursday, November 14th, 2019

Do you like showing others ways to be a more effective and efficient student? Would you like to help first-year students – and some returning students – with learning, study, success strategies, and general tutoring in your subjects of expertise? Do you have a GPA above 3.0?

If you answered yes to these questions, you might have a future as an open study table tutor. We are interested in students from any major! Applications are due this Monday, Nov. 18.

Application info is on Handshake. Email application materials to Julia James (jjames@georgefox.edu).

Come for fun of Lip Sync tomorrow night

Thursday, November 14th, 2019

Don’t miss the fun of Lip Sync tomorrow (Saturday) night at 8 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Come watch your friends’ interpretations of songs. It’s always a blast!

Also, be sure to check out these upcoming activities:

  • Nov. 21 – Blazers Night in Hadlock Student Center
  • Dec. 6 – Holiday Hangout
  • Dec. 8 – Winter Formal (not a swing dance)
  • Dec. 9 – Late Night Breakfast

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Come eat free pizza and play games Sunday in FoxHole

Thursday, November 14th, 2019

Come to Intro to Board Games and learn how to play fun games from experienced players! We are meeting from 2 to 5 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 17, in the FoxHole.

We have free pizza and snacks that will be provided, as well as fun games for all experience levels. Bring your friends and come have some fun!

Contact Sadie Lapiers (slapiers17@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Finance office will close for Thanksgiving weekend

Thursday, November 14th, 2019

The finance office will be closed from Thursday, Nov. 28, to Monday, Dec. 2, for Thanksgiving.

Deposits that need to be deposited in the month of November must be dropped off at the finance office no later than 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for December. 

If you are taking extra time off during the Thanksgiving holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave. If you have any questions about deposits, contact Heather Groenlund at ext. 2173.

Come hear Alex Hastings’ violin recital tomorrow

Thursday, November 14th, 2019

The music department invites you to attend Alex Hastings‘ senior violin degree recital at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday). The recital is free and will be held in Bauman Auditorium.

Alex is a senior student of Rebekah Hanson, and she plans to continue her violin studies in graduate school next fall. Alex will be performing works by Prokofiev, Bach, Paganini, and Saint-Saens, and will be joined by her string quartet to perform Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8.

All are welcome! There will be a small reception in the Bauman lobby to follow the performance.