Learn the Charleston at Swing Dance Club this Saturday

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

Join the Swing Dance Club this Saturday, April 13, in the FoxHole from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and learn to dance the Charleston.

Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager at aalsager17@georgefox.edu.

Gather for ‘Turning of the Page’ event featuring the ‘Saint John’s Bible’

Tuesday, April 9th, 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 will take place Tuesday, April 16, 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.

‘Vital Signs and How They Came to Be’ lecture presented this afternoon

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

Join us for a biomedical engineering lecture today (Wednesday) at 4 p.m. in EHS 102. Dr. Steve Baker, a biomedical engineer, will present a short history of standard vitals and the movement for richer vitals today.

Questions? Contact Abraham Young Bok Kang at ykang@georgefox.edu.

View photography at Asian art history display tomorrow

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

Come swing by the Asian art history class’s curation project from noon to 1:15 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Brougher 3. You will be able to see photos of different topics and art subjects throughout Asian history!

Questions? Contact Erin Brudi at ebrudi15@georgefox.edu.

Eat at MOD Pizza today for Young Life fundraiser

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

Come eat at MOD Pizza in Sherwood between 10:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. today (Wednesday) and mention Young Life when you pay to support Young Life!

Any questions? Email Sarah Thurston at sthurston15@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Human-AI culture

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

A Doctor of Ministry student is conducting a research survey on a potentially mixed culture between humans and humanoid-AI robots (human-AI culture).

This survey is fun to join since there is no right or wrong answer, and it only takes two minutes to fill out. Your imagination will not only be helpful for this research, but will also take you on an adventure into the new world of humanity blended with AI technology and cyborgs in the next few decades.

If you have any questions, please contact Hoa Huu Nguyen at hnguyen07@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.

Come to lecture tonight on Herbert Hoover’s life

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

Come meet and hear from Kenneth Whyte tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105 as he shares about President Herbert Hoover’s life and career. Kenneth is the author of Hoover: An Extraordinary Life in Extraordinary Times.

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

Join Stewards of Sustainability to clean up Bald Peak Park

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

Come with Stewards of Sustainability this Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a fun time at Bald Peak Park! We will be cleaning up the park to help maintain its beauty. Rides will be provided. RSVP here.

Questions? Contact Jessyka Evans at Jevans17@georgefox.edu.

Join Third Culture Kids tonight to hear from guest speaker

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

All are welcome to come enjoy food and discussion at Third Culture Kids. We will be meeting at the Intercultural Resource Center tonight (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m.

This week we have an awesome guest speaker, Lauren Wells, coming to talk about TCKs and their need for change. What is a TCK? A TCK is an individual who, having spent a significant part of his or her developmental years in a culture other than that of his or her parents, develops a sense of relationship to both.

The TCK Club is a community created for anyone who grew up in another culture, missionary kids, or for those interested in missions and looking for a community, but everyone is welcome!

Questions? Contact Gwen Thomas at gthomas17@georgefox.edu.

Apply to work as a painter this summer

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

College Pro is currently hiring painters for those sticking around for the summer. The painter role is a fun and challenging position, ideal for someone wanting to get hands-on work experience and make money over the summer.

Painters will work outside with a crew of two to three people. Working with friends is encouraged, so apply together if you wish! Training is provided; therefore, no experience is necessary

Questions? Contact Lucas Rodmyre at lrodmyre16@georgefox.edu.

Come hear authors discuss book ‘America and the Just War Tradition’ tonight

Monday, April 8th, 2019

Come join us at 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) as J. Daryl Charles and Mark David Hall, coeditors of America and the Just War Tradition: A History of U.S. Conflicts, discuss their recently published book.

The authors will provide a brief overview of the book, then Ron Mock and Gina Miller will respond to it. We’ll leave plenty of time for questions, comments and objections from the audience. We will meet in Hoover 105.

The panel may address questions such as: Is the just war tradition compatible with biblical Christianity? Was the War for American Independence a just war? What is the most unjust war America has ever fought? Was any war fought in a perfectly just manner? Does modern military technology make the just war tradition obsolete?

Questions? Contact Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

Find a ‘Strengths Buddy’ and earn a $10 Chapters gift card

Monday, April 8th, 2019

Do you know there are other students walking around campus who share your top 5 Strengths?

If you can find a student (or faculty member) who shares at least three of your Top 5 Strengths and bring him or her to the IDEA Center, we’ll give you a $10 Chapters gift card to enjoy together. Only a certain number of gift cards are available, so find your “Strengths Buddy” today!

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

Gather for cybersecurity talk tonight

Monday, April 8th, 2019

The Cybersecurity Club is welcoming Patterson Cake, a network penetration testing and ethical hacking instructor, for a question and answer session tonight (Tuesday) from 6 to 7 p.m. in EHS 119.

Expect to hear how you can start your cybersecurity career now and what employers are looking for in new grads. RSVP here.

Questions? Contact Daniel Rohwedder at drohwedder16@georgefox.edu.

Watch ‘Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer’ this Thursday

Monday, April 8th, 2019

Come join the Students for Life Club this Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 103 as it brings Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer to the big screen on campus.

This thrilling film covers the true story of Dr. Kermit Gosnell’s trial and arrest after 17 years of dangerous and unethical practices in his abortion clinic, which led to the death of two women. Watch the trailer here.

Questions? Contact Savanna Poston at sposton15@georgefox.edu.

Eat at Taqueria Kopitos today and support PT students’ Africa trip

Monday, April 8th, 2019

George Fox Physical Therapy students are going to Africa this June to serve various communities with education and physical therapy. In an effort to lower our trip expenses, Taqueria Kopitos will be donating a percentage of their sales to our mission.

Please join us today (Tuesday) between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. at Taqueria Kopitos at 508 E. 1st Street in Newberg and bring a big appetite!

Questions? Contact Jesus Soltero at jsolteroplaza17@georgefox.edu.

Fill out this survey about the ARC to win Chapters gift card

Monday, April 8th, 2019

Do you want to be entered to win a $10 Chapters card? Take this quick survey about the ARC to help out some students with their end-of-the-year marketing project!

Questions? Contact Hannah Peterson at hpeterson17@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.

Gather for Viki Defferding’s retirement celebration this Friday

Monday, April 8th, 2019

Please join us in celebrating Viki Defferding’s 30 years of service at George Fox this Friday, April 12, at 3:30 p.m. in the Edwards-Holman Science Center atrium. Refreshments will be served, and honors will be announced at 4 p.m.

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

Schedule end-of-semester ARC appointments now

Monday, April 8th, 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.

Volunteer with the Ecology Club this Saturday

Monday, April 8th, 2019

Volunteer with the Ecology Club this Saturday, April 13, at Tualatin River NWR for one of their monthly work parties.

All you need to bring is yourself with clothes for working outside, a water bottle, and some snacks if you need them. We will be meeting in the Stevens parking lot at 8:15 a.m. and plan to return by 12:30 p.m.

Email Shelby Byerly at sbyerly15@georgefox.edu with questions or to RSVP.

Give some feedback to Commuter Life with this survey

Monday, April 8th, 2019

Do you want to see change for commuters? Do you have some feedback to give to Commuter Life? Now is your chance! 

Please take five minutes to fill out this survey to let Commuter Life know how we are doing. This feedback helps us to improve our program and services. 

If you complete this survey by Sunday, April 14, at midnight you will be entered to win a Commuter Life long-sleeve T-shirt.

If you have questions, please direct them to Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu.