Eat at Chipotle today to benefit theatre department

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Eat good food and help your friends! Stop by the Sherwood Chipotle today (Tuesday) between 4 and 8 p.m. and 33 percent of the profit will support the George Fox theatre department.

Please tell the cashier that you are there for the fundraiser in order for the profits to benefit the department.

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

Fill out this survey for chance to win $50 Amazon gift card

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

You were recently invited to participate in a survey to share your ideas with the CCCU about the branding of our study abroad programs. If you have not already responded, please click here and tell us what you think. 

Everyone who completes the survey will be entered to win one of 20 $50 Amazon gift cards. Thank you so much for your help!

Questions? Contact Linda Samek at lsamek@georgefox.edu.

Gather for Denny Lawrence’s retirement celebration this Wednesday

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Join us in celebrating Denny Lawrence’s 20 years of faithful service to George Fox University as the general manager of Bon Appetit food service.

His retirement reception will take place this Wednesday, April 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103. Refreshments will be served and there will be a brief program at 3:30 p.m.

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

Gather for Awards Convocation Chapel tomorrow

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Join us in Bauman Auditorium tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. for the final chapel event of the academic year, the Awards Convocation Chapel! We will have a time of worship, celebration, and hear from our provost, Linda Samek, on how “Doubt is a Good Thing.”

Winners of the Undergraduate Faculty Teacher of the Year Award and the Undergraduate Faculty Research & Scholarship Award will be announced. Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Stop by the ARC to write a thank-you note for a mentor

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Is there someone at George Fox who has made a difference in your college experience? Did someone ignite a spark that made you want to learn more than you thought you could, someone who walked alongside you during a difficult season, or a person who has been a mentor?

Take a moment to write an email, e-card, or traditional thank-you card to that professor, coach, RA, tutor, supervisor, or other influential person. Stop by the ARC in the library to pick up a free blank card, or send or create your own.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

Volunteer to plant trees in Hess Creek Canyon

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Do you enjoy the beautiful trees on campus? Would you like to learn how to successfully plant a tree?

On Monday, April 29, we will have a volunteer tree planting day in the Hess Creek Canyon area from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are welcome to come and go, but be sure to be dressed appropriately.

Meet below the Crisman Crossing bridge at 9 a.m. If we have a large number of volunteers, we may also do some invasive removal.

Any questions can be directed to the Plant Services office at ext. 2010.

Come to veterans’ breakfast this morning

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

The Veterans United Association is hosting a pop-up breakfast in the FoxHole today (Monday) from 7 to 8:30 a.m. All veterans are welcome to stop by and get a hot meal.

If you think you might be able to stop in, please email Jeff Brown at jbrown15@georgefox.edu so we can get a head count.

Claim lost items at Campus Public Safety office before end of the semester

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

If you have lost something, be sure to come to the Campus Public Safety office soon, because all remaining unclaimed items will be donated to Phase II at the end of the semester.

Anything found in the student residences when they are deep-cleaned will be kept until Friday, May 31, before it is all donated to charitable causes, so be sure to double-check your residence before moving out!

If you work out in Wheeler, Duke or Hadlock, check for your lost items in those buildings before leaving school as well.

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

Gather for National Day of Prayer next week

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

The Newberg community prayer team will be hosting a community-wide prayer gathering on the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, in Stevens 109 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join with Newberg pastors, leaders and community members for this annual time of prayer.

Contact Di Endicott at endicottdiana@yahoo.com or the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Audition for next year’s dance team this Wednesday

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Are you interested in performing with the George Fox dance team for the 2019-20 academic year? Come to a workshop to learn a short routine and audition on Wednesday, April 24, from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center fitness room.

The dance team performs at home football and basketball games and is open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

If you can’t make it to the auditions, email Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu for details on submitting your audition by video.

Survey: Feedback about Disability Services office

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

A team of students in MKTG300 is conducting a survey to gauge student opinions of the Disability Services office. Please take five minutes to fill out this survey.

For questions, contact Sarah Henry at SHenry17@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.

PT students offer physical activity counseling

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Are you interested in increasing your physical activity but unsure of what to do? Schedule an appointment for health counseling with a licensed physical therapist and PT students.

These appointments are in the Roberts Center on Fridays for 30 minutes and include physical fitness testing, safe exercise counseling, and ideas to increase activity.

Call 503-550-6837 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

Gather for Dinah Steig’s retirement celebration this Thursday

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Please join us to celebrate the retirement of Dinah Steig this Thursday, April 25, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Stevens Atrium. 

We will gather to celebrate her 12 years of faithful service to our George Fox students and families. Dinah’s official retirement date is June 28.

Questions? Contact Heidi Thomason at hthomaso@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock Student Center is closed this weekend

Friday, April 19th, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed today (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday). Visit our webpage for more information.

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

Come to Coffee Cottage Open Mic tonight

Friday, April 19th, 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 tonight (Saturday).

Come at 6:45 p.m. to fill in your slot or 7 p.m. if you plan to watch the fun. Join us at the Coffee Cottage 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.

Contact Araya Glancy at aglancy16@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join in Contemplative Worship on Thursday

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

Come join us for Contemplative Open Worship this Thursday, April 25, in Hoover 206 from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting on God, including sharing and praying as people feel led. 

This is our last scheduled meeting of the semester, as we will not be meeting during finals week.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

University closed today for Good Friday

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

The university’s offices, libraries and Bruin Store are closed today (Friday) to observe Good Friday.

Information on Print Services’ final job submission deadlines

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce that Print Services will be closing its doors at the end of the day on Friday, May 3. Please note the deadline for when jobs will be accepted.

Department Deadline: Friday, April 26, end of day

Students’ Deadline: Friday, May 3, end of day

More information will come later regarding printing and how that process will look. Thank you for your patience during this transition. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Gather for May 3 baccalaureate service for our graduates

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

The university pastors warmly invite you to attend the undergraduate baccalaureate service on Friday, May 3, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Baccalaureate is a commissioning service for our graduating seniors and the opening event of the graduation festivities.

Join with us as we support, pray and commission our graduates into all that God has for them as they conclude their time here. Attire for the event is business casual.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2320.

Bon Appetit cafes are closed this weekend

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

The Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Cafe will be closed today (Friday) in observance of Good Friday. They will reopen Monday, April 22, with regular hours of operation.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.