See economics documentary ‘The Pursuit’ this Wednesday

Sunday, March 10th, 2019

Join the Department of Business and Economics and the American Enterprise Institute this Wednesday, March 13, to screen a new documentary, The Pursuit, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Cookies and beverages will be provided.

Professional-musician-turned-intrepid-economist Arthur Brooks travels around the globe in search of an answer to the question: How can we lift up the world, starting with those at the margins of society?

Arthur’s journey takes him through the chaotic streets of Mumbai, a town in Kentucky left behind by the global economy, a homeless shelter in New York, a street protest in Barcelona, and a Himalayan Buddhist monastery. Along the way, he discovers the secrets not only to material progress for the least fortunate but also true and lasting happiness for all.

For more information about the film, click here. RSVP for the screening here.

Questions? Contact Bailey Timmons at btimmons16@georgefox.edu.

Nominate seniors for C.W. Perry Servant Leadership Award

Sunday, March 10th, 2019

Do you know a senior who demonstrates outstanding service as a servant leader on campus or in the community? You can honor that person and the activity of voluntary service by nominating him or her for the C.W. Perry Servant Leadership Award.

In order for your nominee to qualify, this nomination form must be received by Friday, March 22.

The trustees of the Barney II and Moore Foundations have established the C.W. Perry Servant Leadership Award at George Fox University to reward leadership in the area of community and ministry service.

Only seniors (graduating in May 2019) are eligible for award consideration. Up to four $1,000 awards will be given annually. Each award recipient will be required to set aside $250 of this gift to the charitable organization of his or her choice. The remaining $750 will be distributed to the award recipient in the form of a cash award.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.

Compete to win $100 in 2v2 Fortnite tournament

Saturday, March 9th, 2019

Be a part of the first-ever George Fox Fortnite 2v2 tournament with a chance to win a $100 prize!

This event will be running from Thursday, March 14, through Saturday, March 16. All tournament play will be done through our online tournament platform; you can play from the comfort of your own room. An entry fee of $10 per person is required.

See details about prizing below:

  • First place will receive $100 cash and free entry to the next tournament.
  • Second place will receive $50 cash and free entry to the next tournament.
  • Third place will receive free entry to the next tournament.

Tournament Gurus is a group of four marketing students with a vision to bring competitive gaming to George Fox.

All sign-ups must be submitted by Tuesday, March 12, at 11:59 p.m. If you are interested, send you and your teammate’s name and gamertag to TournamentGurus@gmail.com. For additional information and updates, check out our Instagram page: @tournament_gurus.

Commuter Life student leadership application deadline is today

Saturday, March 9th, 2019

The Commuter Life student leadership application is due tonight (Sunday) at 11:55 p.m. 

The Commuter Life student team is committed to improving the commuter experience and helping commuters to feel known. If you have a heart for this ministry, we would love for you to apply.

The position posting is on Handshake. Please note that a complete application includes two references. 

If you have questions, reach out to Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2308.

Tutor or mentor high school students in Newberg

Saturday, March 9th, 2019

A George Fox student and intern at Catalyst High School in Newberg is looking for mentors for students at Catalyst.

Students come to Catalyst for a variety of reasons, including academic circumstances, anxiety, depression, and social pressures. We are looking for people who are passionate about working with youth, encouraging, and supportive to be positive role models for these high school students.

Mentors would meet with students for about one hour a week between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Catalyst building. Catalyst is 1.5 miles from George Fox, and we could coordinate transportation if needed.

Catalyst is also looking for tutors

We have students who would benefit from extra encouragement and guidance from you. You would help them understand materials and assignments in general algebra, science, history and English classes.

Tutors would meet with students for about one to two hours a week between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Catalyst building. Follow this link for qualifications and responsibilities.

Contact Christian Hughes at chughes15@georgefox.edu for more information or to get connected with Catalyst.

Student Activities announces upcoming events

Friday, March 8th, 2019

Don’t miss these upcoming events put on by Student Activities:

Thursday, March 14 – Tent City, Quad, movie at 8 p.m. in Hoover 105

Saturday, March 16 – Salsa Dance, from 8 to 11 p.m., Canyon Commons banquet rooms

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Swing by the Nursing Expo on Monday

Friday, March 8th, 2019

The School of Nursing and the IDEA Center will be hosting our inaugural Nursing Expo his Monday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

We have about 20 companies hiring for different positions within healthcare. The fair is targeted toward nursing students, but if you are interested in working in healthcare this is a great opportunity to network.

Pre-registration is not required. We hope to see you there!

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

Gather to play disc golf this morning

Friday, March 8th, 2019

The Disc Golf Club will be heading to Hoover Park (a five-minute walk from Pennington Hall) to play a quick, nine-hole round of disc golf today (Saturday). We will be leaving from the Pennington parking lot at 10 a.m. and would love to have you join! No experience is necessary, and discs will be provided.

Questions? Contact Luke Mollerup at lmollerup17@georgefox.edu.

Join the Swing Dance Club tonight

Friday, March 8th, 2019

Do you love dancing? Come join the Swing Dance Club tonight (Saturday) in the Foxhole. Beginner lessons start at 6:30 p.m., intermediate at 7 p.m., and the open dance is at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us.

Don’t forget to start thinking of a Disney costume to wear for our Disney Dance next Saturday, March 16!

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

Survey: Fitness and mental resilience

Friday, March 8th, 2019

Are you a male undergraduate or graduate student between the ages of 18 and 25? We need you to take our survey!

Please help us with our senior seminar research project. We are looking at the relationship between fitness and mental resilience. Take our survey here; it will only take five to 10 minutes. All responses will be kept anonymous.

Questions? Contact Kayla Nielsen at knielsen15@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.

Stop by Chipotle tonight and support women’s golf team

Friday, March 8th, 2019

Foil your dinner plans and stop by the Chipotle at 21332 S.W. Langer Farms Pkwy, Ste. 118, in Sherwood for our fundraiser tonight (Saturday) from 5 to 9 p.m.

We are raising money to support the university’s women’s golf team, so just mention the fundraiser at checkout and they will donate 33 percent of the proceeds to the cause!

Questions? Contact Tianna Brown at brownt16@georgefox.edu.

See screening of economics documentary ‘The Pursuit’

Friday, March 8th, 2019

Join the Department of Business and Economics and the American Enterprise Institute this Wednesday, March 13, to screen a new documentary, The Pursuit, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Cookies and beverages will be provided.

Professional-musician-turned-intrepid-economist Arthur Brooks travels around the globe in search of an answer to the question: How can we lift up the world, starting with those at the margins of society?

Arthur’s journey takes him through the chaotic streets of Mumbai, a town in Kentucky left behind by the global economy, a homeless shelter in New York, a street protest in Barcelona, and a Himalayan Buddhist monastery. Along the way, he discovers the secrets not only to material progress for the least fortunate but also true and lasting happiness for all.

For more information about the film, click here. RSVP for the screening here.

Questions? Contact Bailey Timmons at btimmons16@georgefox.edu.

Health and Wellness Week is March 11-16

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

The School of Physical Therapy is hosting its third annual Health and Wellness Week March 11-16.

This event is designed to involve Newberg and surrounding communities through nutrition, back care, behavioral health, and exercise classes. The week will end with a fun pool party for kids.

Classes are free and open to the public. Click here to learn more and register for the events.

Questions? Contact Tyler Cuddeford at tcuddeford@georgefox.edu.

Come to climate change lecture this Monday

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

All are invited to the university’s annual Dalton Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 11, in Bauman Auditorium.

This year’s lecture, “Two Degrees of Separation: Climate Change and the Pursuit of Truth in a Post-truth World,” will be presented by Richard L. Lindroth, the Vilas Distinguished Achievement professor of ecology and recent associate dean of research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Lindroth’s presentation will explore the fundamental premises of science, how humans engage with facts, and how to improve science communication across ideological, cultural and tribal divisions for the betterment of humanity and the sake of the world.

Following his presentation, a George Fox student research poster session and dessert reception will take place in the Bauman lobby.

Lindroth will also speak in a class in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 11, presenting a lecture entitled “What Can Chemistry Tell Us about Ecology? Insights into the Ecological and Evolutionary Success of an Iconic Forest Tree Species.” All are welcome to this event as well.

For more on the presentation and the Dalton Lecture Series, visit this link.

Questions? Contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Stop by Bruin Bites today for new Torrefazione coffee

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

Bon Appetit is featuring a different brand of coffee in the Bruin Bites cafe.

We are now brewing up Torrefazione Italia. Stop by today (Friday) and receive a 10 percent discount on a cup of this terrific coffee!

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

Join the Hadlock Student Center’s guide training program

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center is looking for people with a love of the outdoors to join a guide program.

To kick this off, we have an eight-day training trip starting on May 6. This will be an immersive experience covering backcountry navigation, camp craft, rock climbing, and many other wilderness skills. The trip cost is $150, which includes food and transportation.

The first pre-trip meeting is on Wednesday, March 20, at 8:30 p.m. Fill out this online form to register.

Want to learn more? Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.  

Commuter Life student leader application deadline is extended

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

The Commuter Life student leadership application deadline has been extended. Applications are now due Sunday, March 10, at 11:55 p.m. 

The Commuter Life student team is committed to improving the commuter experience and helping commuters to feel known. If you have a heart for this ministry, we would love for you to apply.

The position posting is on Handshake. Please note that a complete application includes two references. 

If you have questions, reach out to Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2308.

Gather for dean candidate’s presentation this Wednesday

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

Come meet the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences’ dean candidate, Kelly Flores, in Canyon Commons 102 on Wednesday, March 13, at 2 p.m. Dr. Flores will give a brief presentation on what she sees for the future of the CBHS in the next 10 years, followed by a Q&A session.

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

Take your climbing outside with ‘Gym to Crag’ class

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

Are you interested in taking your climbing to the next level by venturing outside? This is the class for you! We will cover a variety of topics, including knots, anchor building, and risks unique to outdoor climbing.

There are three class sessions on March 12, 14 and 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The course will conclude with an outdoor excursion on Saturday, April 13.

The course fee is $15 and needs to be paid prior to the first class session. Participants should be experienced climbers and have completed the Hadlock Student Center belay assessment or equivalent. Sign up at imleagues.com.

Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Join the Disc Golf Club tomorrow morning

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

The Disc Golf Club will be heading to Hoover Park (a five-minute walk from Pennington Hall) to play a quick, nine-hole round of disc golf tomorrow (Saturday). We will be leaving from the Pennington parking lot at 10 a.m. and would love to have you join! No experience necessary, and discs will be provided.

Questions? Contact Luke Mollerup at lmollerup17@georgefox.edu.