Gather for Spanish Senior Gala today

Tuesday, April 16th, 2019

Come support our graduating Spanish majors as they present their senior projects at the Spanish Senior Gala today (Wednesday) from 4 to 5 p.m. in Lemmons 13.

Refreshments will be served. Spanish majors and minors are required to attend.

Questions? Contact Angeleen Umfleet at aumfleet@georgefox.edu.

Bon Appetit announces weekend hours of service

Tuesday, April 16th, 2019

Canyon Commons will be open this weekend during the following hours:

Thursday, April 18
Dinner: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Good Friday, April 19
Breakfast: 9 to 10 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21
Brunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Brett Harvey at bharvey@georgefox.edu.

Become a tutor for fall semester

Tuesday, April 16th, 2019

Would you like to help other students learn through one-on-one tutoring? Consider becoming a tutor for the fall 2019 semester!

As an independent tutor, you can help George Fox students, local high school students, and others in the Newberg community while earning a little extra money. Sign up here if you are interested in this opportunity.

For a step-by-step guide to help you get started on the Tutor Matching Service platform, click here.

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

Support Crepes for a Cause this morning

Tuesday, April 16th, 2019

Come eat some yummy crepes and support a good cause! Swing by outside Klages between 8 a.m. and noon today (Wednesday), where fresh crepes will be available with an array of toppings for only $3.

All proceeds will be donated to Angel Glocking as she goes and serves at Petra Peacebuilders in Spain this summer.

Questions? Contact Maya Burgess at mburgess17@georgefox.edu.

Apply for summer housing before tomorrow

Tuesday, April 16th, 2019

Are you staying in the area over summer and need an affordable place to live? The summer housing application is now live in your MyGFU housing portal!

Whether you are working on campus, have a job off campus, or are completing research, on-campus housing is available to all. The deadline for signing up tomorrow (Thursday). Find out more information here.

Questions? Contact housing@georgefox.edu.

IT is selling used computers

Monday, April 15th, 2019

The IT department is currently selling used computers. We have mid-2011 iMacs for sale at $125 each. We also have HP 9300 Elite All-in-One desktops for sale at $100 each and HP 450 G2 ProBooks for sale at $125 each.

The computers have all been reset to factory settings. The desktop computers come with a power supply, keyboard and mouse, and the laptops come with a power supply.

Please note that these computers are sold as is. We do not provide support or maintenance on these machines or perform updates of any kind, and cannot guarantee the manufacturers will have parts available.

If you would like further information on the specifications of these computers or have any questions, please contact the service desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Come to ‘Turning of the Page’ event today featuring the ‘Saint John’s Bible’

Monday, April 15th, 2019

All are welcome to attend an interactive “Turning of the Page” event featuring, for the first time, six volumes of the Saint John’s Bible, Heritage Edition. The event is today (Tuesday) from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Murdock Library Special Collections Room.

The event will include an introduction by Paul Anderson, followed by time to explore and view a turning of the page for each volume, focusing on the spiritual and artistic masterpieces within this historic integration of Christianity and culture. For more information, visit our website.

The Heritage Edition is a fine art edition of the original Saint John’s Bible, a modern hand-written and illuminated Bible. Created under the direction of Donald Jackson, these limited editions are being shared in communities around the world.

Questions? Email library@georgefox.edu.

Have brunch with the French Club at La Provence

Monday, April 15th, 2019

The French Club is opening up their yearly brunch to the student body! We will be meeting at La Provence at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, to enjoy good food and taste a bit of culture. The meals will be partially subsidized.

RSVP to Libby Kerns at lkerns17@georgefox.edu.

Join Marvel Movie Marathon this weekend

Monday, April 15th, 2019

Want to catch up on any of the Marvel movies before Avengers: Endgame comes out? Come to Hoover 105 anytime this Friday, April 19, or Saturday, April 20, to join a campus-wide Marvel Movie Marathon!

The times for specific movies are located on posters around campus. Snacks are provided. Drop in or drop out at any time.

Contact gfucomicbookclub@gmail.com with any questions.

Discuss chapel with campus pastors at lunch today

Monday, April 15th, 2019

Do you have thoughts about chapel? Would you like to talk with the pastors about ideas you have or experiences you’ve had in chapel this year?

Join us for lunch today (Tuesday) at noon in Canyons Commons to discuss all things chapel. See you there!

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

Gather for these Holy Week services

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

In remembrance of Holy Week, the Office for Spiritual Life will be offering the following worship gatherings. All are welcome!

Holy Week Chapel
Join us on Tuesday, April 16, from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. as we remember the events from Palm Sunday to Good Friday. The university choir will be leading us in music worship. 

Shalom
Join us on Tuesday, April 16, at 9 p.m. in Canyon Commons as we discuss the events of Holy Week and their implications for discipleship, wholeness, and the spread of the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus.

Stations of the Cross
On Wednesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium we offer an opportunity to experience student-created Stations of the Cross and participate in an extended time of worship through music led by our Vespers band.

Maundy Thursday
Join us for an informal celebration on Thursday, April 18, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in the Bauman Green Room as we worship and take communion together. 

Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Join one of our wonderful area churches for worship and celebration. If you need help finding a place to go, glance at our list of area churches. 

Feel free to contact the university pastors at spirituallife@georgefox.edu to help you find a place to worship or with any questions.

Survey: Selecting off-campus study programs

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities is currently working to deepen their understanding of how students select off-campus study programs and what they are looking for in off-campus study program experiences.

We’d like to encourage you to be part of their process by taking this survey. It will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and your answers will remain anonymous. All students who complete the survey will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Please submit your responses no later than Wednesday, May 1.

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

Come to presentation on the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

We have the privilege of hosting Sonny Ramaswamy, president of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, this Thursday, April 18. Gather to hear his presentation from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103 and ask questions as he shares the work of the commission.

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

Watch for vehicle registration opening for fall semester

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

Students: All of the registration information you will need in order to register your vehicle for next fall will be coming out around late June or early July.

Please keep watching your email, the Daily Bruin, and the Campus Public Safety Facebook page for the dates when registration will open on myGFU!

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

Spring Convocation is set for April 23

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

Join us in Bauman Auditorium on Tuesday, April 23, 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.

Schedule end-of-semester ARC appointments today

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

Do you want help with a paper? Are you looking for support on how to stay organized and study for tests as finals get closer?

Book an appointment with the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and finish the semester strong. Be sure to schedule early, because appointments fill up quickly this time of year.

Email the_arc@georgefox.edu or visit arcschedule.georgefox.edu to schedule an appointment.

See ‘The Amish Project’ performed this week

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

Come see George Fox theatre’s production of The Amish Project, showing in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19!

The Amish Project is a fictional exploration of the Nickel Mines shooting of an Amish schoolhouse in 2006. Community members in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, share their stories and experiences as they struggle to find God in this story of real-life, radical forgiveness.

Tickets are sold at the door for a recommended donation of $7 or pay-what-you-will.

Questions? Contact Hope Bellinger at hbellinger16@georgefox.edu.

Come to Spanish Senior Gala this Wednesday

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

Come support our graduating Spanish majors as they present their senior projects at the Spanish Senior Gala this Wednesday, April 17, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Lemmons 13.

Refreshments will be served. Spanish majors and minors are required to attend.

Questions? Contact Angeleen Umfleet at aumfleet@georgefox.edu.

Become a tutor for fall semester

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

Would you like to help other students learn through one-on-one tutoring? Consider becoming a tutor for the fall 2019 semester!

As an independent tutor, you can help George Fox students, local high school students, and others in the Newberg community while earning a little extra money. Sign up here if you are interested in this opportunity.

For a step-by-step guide to help you get started on the Tutor Matching Service platform, click here.

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

Graduates: Sign up to receive veteran honor cord

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

We would like to honor you for your service. If you are a veteran who will be graduating this spring or summer semester and you would like to wear a red, white and blue honor cord to signify your veteran status, then we ask that you sign into your George Fox email and complete the form at this link.

If you do not complete the form, a cord cannot be issued. You may submit your forms now through Friday, April 26.

Questions? Contact Sherri Moore at smoore@georgefox.edu.