Audition for George Fox theatre’s winter drama

Monday, October 7th, 2019

Everybody is welcome to audition for George Fox theatre’s winter drama The Shakers of Mount Lebanon Will Hold a Peace Conference This Month. General auditions will be on Monday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Prepare a 90-second dramatic monologue for the audition. If you are not a theatre major or minor and don’t have a monologue, there will be a few available at the audition sign-in table. Sign up for an audition time slot on the Lemmons theatre bulletin board.

Callbacks will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 22 and 23, from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Contact Rhett Luedtke at rluedtke@georgefox.edu for details.

Trivia and Taco Night is this Friday

Monday, October 7th, 2019

Don’t miss Trivia and (Taco Bell) Taco Night this Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons! Sign up as a team ahead of time (use the QR code on Trivia Night posters) or just show up.

Don’t miss out on this chance to make a new friend, eat tasty fast food and win prizes. The first 100 people through the door get an extra raffle ticket for door prizes. You will need to bring your phone or a computer to participate.

Check out our other upcoming events:

  • Saturday, Oct. 19 – Hoedown 
  • Thursday, Oct. 31 – Halloween Dance with a haunted hallway

Follow us on Instagram @gfuactivities. Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Eastern Orthodox club hosts vespers on Wednesdays

Monday, October 7th, 2019

Kyrie Club will be hosting a traditional Eastern Orthodox vespers service on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Join us in Stevens 109 for prayer, food and fellowship.

Tomorrow (Wednesday) a special guest, Deacon John from the Church of the Annunciation, will be joining us to talk about Eastern Orthodox worship and answer questions. Elective chapel credit will be offered for this event. 

Questions? Contact Anna Olson at aolson17@georgefox.edu.

Intergenerational game night is this Thursday

Monday, October 7th, 2019

Come and join us this Thursday, Oct. 10, for a night of fun and games at Friendsview! These monthly intergenerational game nights are a great way to get to know our neighbors.

The fun includes ping pong tournaments, pool, shuffleboard, and board and card games. Meet in the Bauman lobby at 6:15 p.m. to walk over together. 

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

Gather for Hall of Fame tailgate this Saturday

Monday, October 7th, 2019

Join us this Saturday, Oct. 12, to celebrate our 2019 athletics Hall of Fame class at an open house tailgate in the Hadlock Student Center. Stop by between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and catch up with the following people:

  • Wendell Otto (’82) – Track & Field/Cross Country
  • Michelle (Brown) Roberts (’94)- Track & Field/Cross Country
  • Dan Wentzell (’07) – Baseball
  • Kim Leith (’06) – Women’s Basketball
  • Kristen (Shielee) Cromie (’09) – Women’s Basketball
  • Verne Martin (’54) – Men’s Basketball/Baseball/Football 
  • Patty Findley – Meritorious Service 
  • The 2009 National Champions Women’s Basketball Team

The 2019 Hall of Fame class will also be honored at halftime during Saturday’s football game. 

Bring the whole family! It will be a fun-filled day with children’s activities including face painting, bounce houses, corn hole and coloring, as well as tailgating food. 

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for Trail Blazer ticket discounts

Monday, October 7th, 2019

Sign up for student discount passes to attend Portland Trail Blazer games and other events hosted at the Moda Center in Portland. 

Click here or find a flyer around campus and scan the Snapchat code. Use your student email address to sign up. Once signed up, you will receive last-minute text alerts and ticket deals.

If you have any questions, contact Paige Vedra at pvedra16@georgefox.edu.

Attend social work panel on addiction and recovery

Monday, October 7th, 2019

The social work department will be hosting a panel on “Diversity Dialogue: Addiction and Recovery, Increasing Compassion and Removing the Stigma.” All are welcome to attend this Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

This discussion will feature a panel of professionals from Hazelden Betty Ford. Refreshments will be served.

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Have asthma? Participate in a research study

Monday, October 7th, 2019

A student is performing a research study on asthma and its effects on the body with the goal of learning how to create exercise programs that best benefit those suffering from asthma.

Participants will complete a short exercise test on a treadmill. If you would like to help, sign up here.

Questions? Contact Kelsey Kammerzell at kkammerzell15@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.

Attend meeting on hosting prospective students

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

Are you interested in hosting prospective students overnight for big events like Bruin Preview and Scholarship Competition? 

The undergraduate admissions team will be holding an informational meeting on this topic tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Find out what to expect when hosting students overnight and get answers to your questions.

Questions? Contact Evan Teter at eteter18@georgefox.edu.

‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ takes Wood-Mar stage next week

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

The George Fox theatre department opens its fall musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder next week. Come join us for a hilarious, knock ’em dead evening of murder and romance filled with high jinks and ghoulish surprises.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 17 through 19 and Oct. 24 through 26 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include 2 p.m. matinee performances on Sunday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 27. Open captioning will be available for select shows.

Students get their own tickets free both Thursdays, Oct. 17 and 24. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows. Bring your ID with you to the door to show that it matches your ticket.

Reserve your seat online or pick them up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

‘The Wineskin’ is accepting submissions

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

The Wineskin is now accepting submissions! The theme for this semester will be IDENTITY. However, there is no need to be bound by the theme – just send us your best poems, stories, essays and artwork.

The editors are open to a wide range of styles and subject matter, but we are particularly looking for work that pushes boundaries and surprises us with its artistic approach and perspective of the world.

Please submit all poetry, prose, photography, and artwork here. Our submission guidelines are as follows:

  • Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document in Times New Roman with a 12-point font. Title your pieces and remove your name from the document.
  • Limit all prose to 1,000 words and send no more than five poems per submission.
  • For artwork, files should be named with the title of your piece, followed by your name. Remove all watermarks from your work.

Submissions close on Saturday, Nov. 2. Questions? Contact Kiale Palpant at kpalpant16@georgefox.edu.

Learn about internships abroad today

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

Gaining experience from an internship is invaluable. Can you imagine the added benefits of doing an internship in another country? Want to know what your options are?

Join representatives from two well-respected organizations today (Monday) to learn about doing an internship abroad either as part of a study abroad semester or as a stand-alone experience. This is a drop-in informational session, so come any time between 3 and 4 p.m. to Hoover 104.

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu.

VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger speaks at George Fox on Wednesday

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

Pat Gelsinger, CEO of VMware, will speak on balancing work, family and faith Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

VMware is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and digital workspace technology and a recent article on VMware in Forbes described the company this way: “It’s not an exaggeration to say that VMware stands at the center of the IT universe. The company’s software touches nearly every element of modern IT architecture.” VMware employs more than 24,000 employees and revenue for fiscal 2018 was nearly $9 billion. Gelsinger, Intel’s first chief technology officer, drove the creation of key industry technologies, including USB and Wi-Fi.

Questions? Contact Rob Felton (rfelton@georgefox.edu).

Attend Call to Ministry Conference Oct. 11-12

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

Do you feel a call to ministry, but are wondering what that might look like? Join us for a Call to Ministry Conference at Clackamas Park Friends Church (8120 SE Theissen in Milwaukie) for a time of reflection, inspiration and discernment. The conference is Oct. 11-12 from 5:30 p.m – 9 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. All meals are provided, and 14 discussion tables will suggest possible ministries and scholarships available for you to consider.

Register online here and contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) for any questions you may have.

10-minute parking at Mail Services

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

Mail Services would greatly appreciate your cooperation in adhering to the 10-minute parking rule for its designated spaces. Moving forward, Campus Public Safety will be ticketing any vehicles (student or staff) that abuse these spaces. Thank you for your help!

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

Amazon featured at the next Industry Insiders

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

Vlada Wilson graduated in 2017 with majors in Accounting and Finance. How did she find herself at Amazon a year and half later? Find out at the next Industry Insiders on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. in Hoover 103. Sign up here. 

Vlada started as a financial accounting analyst, recently moving into the position of robotic process automation analyst. Find out what she did in college to become a competitive applicant for this multinational technology company that has completely changed how people around the world live their lives. This event, sponsored by the Department of Business and Economics, is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu).

Get access to the Columbia Employee Store

Friday, October 4th, 2019

George Fox University students and staff are exclusively invited to access the Columbia Employee Store from now until Sunday, Oct. 20

The employee store offers an employee discount (40 to 50 percent off regular retail pricing) and all of the latest products from SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and Columbia Sportswear.

To access the store, bring this invite, your George Fox ID card, and a personal photo ID.

The invite is valid for you and four guests; you must be present. The invite grants store access only; the offer is not valid online. Find store location and hours here.

Questions? Contact Nichole Drew at ndrew@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for cooking class at Friendsview

Friday, October 4th, 2019

The Bruin Community Pantry will sponsor a cooking class at Friendsview Manor on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Students will work with residents to create a delicious and healthy meal and then share the meal they prepared together. No experience is necessary. Everything will be provided for you.

There is space in this class for only nine students, and participants will be selected on a first-come-first-served basis. We will keep a waiting list so we can send information to interested students about future classes.

Sign up here. Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger speaks at George Fox Oct. 9

Friday, October 4th, 2019

Pat Gelsinger, CEO of VMware, will speak on balancing work, family and faith Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

VMware is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and digital workspace technology and a recent article on VMware in Forbes described the company this way: “It’s not an exaggeration to say that VMware stands at the center of the IT universe. The company’s software touches nearly every element of modern IT architecture.” VMware employs more than 24,000 employees and revenue for fiscal 2018 was nearly $9 billion. Gelsinger, Intel’s first chief technology officer, drove the creation of key industry technologies, including USB and Wi-Fi.

Questions? Contact Rob Felton (rfelton@georgefox.edu).

Come to swing dance tonight

Friday, October 4th, 2019

Love dancing? Then join the Swing Dance Club tonight (Saturday) in the FoxHole. Beginner lessons start at 6:30 p.m., intermediate at 7 p.m., and open dance at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us!

Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager (aalsager17@georgefox.edu).