Fill out marketing survey regarding the ARC

Sunday, March 24th, 2019

A group of students is working on a marketing project regarding the ARC and would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes and fill out this survey.

Questions? Contact Emma Lindberg at elindberg16@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.

Apply to work for IDEA Center this summer or next year

Saturday, March 23rd, 2019

Are you looking for a position for the summer or for the coming academic year? The IDEA Center is hiring for a variety of positions including:

  • Full-time Summer Front Desk Assistant
  • Fall Work Study (Front Desk Assistant)
  • Marketing/ PR / Social Media Interns
  • Graphic Design Interns
  • Teaching Assistant for Career Courses
  • Career Peer Coaches

If any of these are of interest to you, be sure to apply through Handshake before April 3.

Questions? Contact Grace Tissell at gtissell@georgefox.edu.

The IDEA Center is hiring for summer and next year

Friday, March 22nd, 2019

Are you looking for a position for the summer or for the coming academic year? The IDEA Center is hiring for a variety of positions including:

  • Full-time Summer Front Desk Assistant
  • Fall Work Study (Front Desk Assistant)
  • Marketing/ PR / Social Media Interns
  • Graphic Design Interns
  • Teaching Assistant for Career Courses
  • Career Peer Coaches

If any of these are of interest to you, be sure to apply through Handshake before April 3.

Questions? Contact Grace Tissell at gtissell@georgefox.edu.

Spring commencement events information

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

Do you have questions about upcoming commencement events? 

Check out commencement.georgefox.edu for information on the wide variety of commencement events for undergraduate, graduate and degree-completion students.

Questions? Contact Janelle Freitag at jfreitag@georgefox.edu.

Join Advancement’s new philanthropy club

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

Do you want to be a part of something big for George Fox? Advancement is looking for self-motivated and collaborative individuals interested in philanthropy!

Together, we will continue to build a philanthropic culture on campus, raising student awareness of the impact philanthropy has and equipping you with experience in a relevant field.

Each club member will have opportunities to develop skills in interpersonal communication, marketing, social media, event planning, and cultivating valuable relationships with current students, alumni, and donors.

We will be hosting a kick-off meeting at the end of April.

Please fill out this form to receive more information or contact Lindsey Coates at ldoran@georgefox.edu.

Bon Appetit cafes will close early today

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

The Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Café will all be closing at 2 p.m. today (Friday) and will be closed next week during spring break. All cafes will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, April 1.

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

Fill out College of Business survey to win $50

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

Are you invested in the College of Business? A group of students are working with administration to collaborate on ways to keep our education career-focused, relevant and innovative for you, the business student.

Does this sound important to you? Take five minutes to fill out this survey and you could win one of two $50 prizes!

Questions? Contact Joel Sigrist at jsigrist16@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.

FoxTALE will be unavailable next Tuesday morning

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on Tuesday, March 26, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

Swing by Red Robin during spring break to support PT program’s Africa service trip

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

This summer the university’s physical therapy department is taking a medical service trip to Ghana and Uganda to serve a diverse and less privileged community.

To help raise funds for the trip, we are doing a fundraiser at Red Robin in Sherwood. A portion of the evening’s profits go to support our trip. Come order some food between 5 and 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, to help support our cause!

If you have any questions, please contact Zach Klemmer at zklemmer17@georgefox.edu.

Volunteer for skin screening by PT students

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers for a skin screening session on Wednesday, April 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Roberts Center. Second-year physical therapy students, along with a medical doctor, will review your skin for any abnormalities.

If you have any skin concerns and would like to volunteer, please contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

Apply to intern for the Admissions Office

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

You’re professional, energetic and driven. You’re looking for professional work experience to build your resume. You love George Fox. Does this sound like you? Let’s talk.

The Undergraduate Admissions Office is seeking qualified candidates to work as paid interns in the areas of admissions counseling, visit coordinating, and event coordinating for the 2019-2020 academic year. This is a great opportunity to get a professional internship on campus.

Applications and job descriptions are currently available on Handshake.  Applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, March 26, at 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock Student Center announces spring break hours

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center will be open throughout spring break. Come in and enjoy the space while it’s quiet. See our modified hours below:

  • Friday, March 22: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday, March 23-24: Closed
  • Monday-Thursday, March 25-28: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
  • Friday, March 29: Closed
  • Saturday, March 30: 2-6 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 31: 2-10 p.m. (return to normal operating hours)

If you have any questions, contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

Watch videos of this semester’s Real Conversations

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

If you were unable to attend either spring semester Real Conversation and are interested in watching, use the links below to access the full videos. Please note: You must be logged in to your @georgefox.edu G Suite account to access.

Click here for the Real Conversation on Emergency Preparedness. Click here for the Real Conversation on Healthy Relationships.

Questions? Contact Brett Meyers at bmeyers@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Community Pantry closes for spring break

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed during spring break.

However, if you need to access the food bank, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316 to make an appointment.

‘The Wineskin’ submission deadline is today

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

Remember to send in your submissions for The Wineskin today (Friday) in order for your work to be considered for our spring issue!

There is no theme for this semester – 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.

Submission guidelines:

  • Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Word document, in Times New Roman 12-point font. Please 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 as the title of your piece followed by your name. Please remove all watermarks from your work.

Please submit all poetry, prose, photography and artwork online through this link.

Questions? Contact Hannah Dierdorff at hdierdorff15@georgefox.edu.

Swing dance club won’t meet tomorrow night

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

There will be no swing dance tomorrow (Saturday). See you after the break!

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

Gather for documentary screening about the Armenian Genocide

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

On Tuesday, April 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., come to Stevens 207 to learn about and commemorate the 1915 Armenian Genocide in which 1.5 million Armenians died.

The short documentary The Other Side of Home will be screened and followed by a talkback. There is elective chapel credit. All are welcome.

If you have questions or want to connect with other Armenians, contact Heather Ohaneson at hohaneson@georgefox.edu.

Come to lecture on the Saint John’s Bible tonight

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Gather for a lecture titled “Seeing the Word of God – The Illuminative Power of the Saint John’s Bible” tonight (Thursday) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 8060 SW Brentwood Street in Portland.

Paul Anderson will be giving a presentation on the Saint John’s Bible, including a turning of the pages of Volume 6, The Gospels and Acts. All are welcome.

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

Join Contemplative Open Worship this morning

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Come join us for Contemplative Open Worship today (Thursday) in Hoover 250 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 a weekly meeting that gathers each Thursday at the same time. As worship after the manner of Friends, students can also receive elective chapel credit for up to five times.

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

Gather for honors recital tonight

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Gather for an honors recital by the university’s top musical performers tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium, with a reception to follow.

Come watch performances by students Morgan Dunn, Alex Hastings, Sadie Lapiers, Karsten Montgomery, Daniel Natzke, Nicole Parsons, Comfort Smith, Julia Wenndt, Selena Wolkenhauer, and Jacob Yoakum.

Questions? Contact Kenn Willson at kwillson@georgefox.edu.