Pizza is on menu at Athletic Training Club meeting tonight

Sunday, September 15th, 2019

The Athletic Training Club is hosting our first club meeting of the year tonight (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. in the Wheeler Sports Center.

We would love for anyone with an interest in athletic training to join us to learn more about who we are and what we do! And, as an extra plus for the first meeting of the year, pizza will be provided!

Questions? Contact Kelsey Bunker at kbunker17@georgefox.edu.

Updated food bank hours

Sunday, September 15th, 2019

Here is an update on the Bruin Community Pantry’s food bank hours:

  • Mondays – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Wednesdays – 8 to 10:30 a.m.; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. 
  • Thursdays – 12:30 to 5 p.m. 
  • Fridays – Noon to 4 p.m. 

The food bank will be closed during university holidays.

If you would like to volunteer, donate, or receive more information about the Bruin Community Pantry, contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.

Vote for the homecoming court

Sunday, September 15th, 2019

Voting for the 2019 homecoming court is now live and will close tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11:59 p.m. Click here to vote!

Questions? Contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

Gather for art exhibition opening tonight

Sunday, September 15th, 2019

The Minthorne Gallery is hosting an exhibition titled “Graphic Resistance” by Carlos Barberena beginning tonight (Monday) and running through Friday, Oct. 25.

The exhibition will open with a talk by the artist at Chehalem Cultural Center from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight (Monday). A reception will follow in the Minthorne Gallery in the Hoover Academic Building from 7 to 8 p.m.

Barberena is known for his satirical relief prints and the use of images from pop culture, as well as from political and cultural tragedies. He is a Nicaraguan self-taught printmaker based in Chicago, where he runs the printmaking projects Bandolero Press and La Calaca Press. He is also a member of the Instituto Gráfico de Chicago.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Salzman at jsalzman@georgefox.edu.

Get your passport next week

Sunday, September 15th, 2019

Passport Day is coming, and if you plan to do any international traveling, you will want to take advantage of this event.

On Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 2526, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., we will have a USPS representative on-site to help you with all of your passport needs. For passport information, click here.

This event is open to the community, so please share this information with your friends and family.

Questions? Contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Get off campus and raft the Deschutes River Sept. 27-28

Saturday, September 14th, 2019

Outdoor Rec and Spiritual Life have teamed up to provide students with an opportunity to raft and camp in Central Oregon the weekend of Sept. 27-28. The trip is geared toward helping students access natural spaces and build community through activity. Chapel credit is available for this outing.  

We will leave campus at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, camp overnight and then whitewater raft on Saturday, Sept. 28. The rafting portion of the trip will be facilitated by YD Adventures. The return to campus will be around 9 p.m. on Saturday.

The trip cost is $35 and includes camping, transportation and food (breakfast and lunch on Saturday). Sign up on IMLeagues.com.   

Questions? Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

Come swing dance tonight in the FoxHole

Friday, September 13th, 2019

Love dancing? Then come join the Swing Dance Club tonight (Saturday) in the FoxHole.

Beginner lessons start at 6:30 p.m., followed by the intermediate dance at 7 p.m. and the open dance at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us!

Bass player needed for worship ensemble

Friday, September 13th, 2019

The worship ensemble is looking for a bass player this semester to join our band. We lead worship for Tuesday morning chapels, worship gatherings on campus, as well as local churches.

If you or someone you know is interested contact Rev. Mark Stuckey at mstuckey@georgefox.edu and sign up for MUSA 285.

This weekend’s church shuttles

Friday, September 13th, 2019

This weekend, many of our local churches are sending shuttles to our campus to make it easy for you to get to church.

The following churches have worked with the spiritual life office and have agreed to ensure your safety by adhering to these university stipulations: two representatives in the vehicle, a sign clearly marking the vehicle, and pick-up and drop-off before and after services.

Although these churches are trusted community partners, we ask you to use discretion in your church search and travel.

All shuttles will pick up in front of the spiritual life office at Barclay House.

  • Red Hills Church – 8:40 a.m., 10:40 a.m.
  • Northwest Christian Church – 8:30 to 8:45 a.m., 10 to 10:15 a.m.
  • North Valley Friends Church – 10:35 a.m.
  • Northwest Christian Church – 8:30 to 8:45 a.m., 10 to 10:15 a.m.
  • Newberg Emerging Friends Church – 4:45 p.m.
  • Timberline Baptist Church – 8:45 a.m.
  • Newberg First Presbyterian Church – 10 a.m., 10:15 a.m.
  • Family Life Church – 10:10 a.m.
  • Grace Baptist Church – 8:30 a.m.
  • River Street Church of God – 10 a.m.
  • Newberg Nazarene Church – 10:15 a.m.
  • Newberg Friends Church – 8:45 a.m.
  • Northside Community Church – 9:30 a.m.

Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2320 with any questions.

Swing by Students for Life’s ice cream social

Friday, September 13th, 2019

The Students for Life Club invites you to their ice cream social kickoff this Monday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Stevens 109.

Swing by to grab some ice cream and meet other students who are interested in the club and pro-life and pro-choice issues. There will be brief introductions to Students for Life in general, this year’s club leaders, and our plans for the semester. We will also play a trivia game with prizes!

Questions? Contact Joanna Gunther at jgunther17@georgefox.edu.

Join Midweek Escapes trip to abbey

Friday, September 13th, 2019

Join the next Midweek Escapes for a trip to Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey next Thursday, Sept. 19. We will contemplatively explore the natural beauty of the abbey grounds through meadows and tree-lined trails. 

We will depart the HSC at 6:30 a.m., explore the abbey and return to campus before 10 a.m. There is no cost for students, and experiential chapel credit is available. Register through IMLeagues.com to reserve a spot.

Questions? Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

Vote for the homecoming court

Friday, September 13th, 2019

Voting for the 2019 homecoming court is now live and will close on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 11:59 p.m. Click here to vote!

Questions? Contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

Apply today to join ‘The Crescent’

Friday, September 13th, 2019

Come be part of the school news team! The Crescent is looking for writers and photographers to get paid to report on news, sports, the arts or even to just be creative! The deadline to apply is tomorrow (Sunday).

We’re open to many different types of submissions, including art pieces, poems, comics or opinions! Send an email telling us a little bit about yourself and any experience you’ve had to asccrescent@georgefox.edu and we’ll contact you for an interview.

Questions? Contact Jen Wright at wrightj18@georgefox.edu.

Mysteries of Murdock party is tonight in library

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

All first-year and new transfer students: come to our Mysteries of Murdock party tonight (Friday) at 6 p.m. in the Murdock Library! There will be a group quest, spooky stories, Bigfoot sightings, awesome raffle prizes, delectable snacks and more! Come if you dare!

Questions? contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu

Library’s 24/7 space closed from 5 to 9 p.m. tonight

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

The Murdock Library’s 24/7 space will be closed tonight (Friday) from 5 to 9 p.m. for a library event.

Questions? Contact library@georgefox.edu

Got shoulder pain? Have PT students check it out

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the shoulder. If you have a problem with your shoulder or upper arm, our lab is the place to be!

Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to care for your condition. Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Roberts Center.

Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up.

Interested in athletic training? Come to club meeting Monday

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

The Athletic Training Club is hosting our first club meeting of the year this Monday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wheeler Sports Center.

We would love for anyone with an interest in athletic training to join us to learn more about who we are and what we do! And, as an extra plus for the first meeting of the year, pizza will be provided!

Questions? Contact Kelsey Bunker at kbunker17@georgefox.edu.

New exhibition comes to Minthorne Gallery

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

The Minthorne Gallery is hosting an exhibition titled “Graphic Resistance” by Carlos Barberena beginning Monday, Sept. 16, through Friday, Oct. 25.

The show will open with a talk by the artist at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16. A reception will follow in the Minthorne Gallery in the Hoover Academic Building from 7 to 8 p.m.

Barberena is known for his satirical relief prints and the use of images from pop culture, as well as from political and cultural tragedies. He is a Nicaraguan self-taught printmaker based in Chicago, where he runs the printmaking projects Bandolero Press and La Calaca Press.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Salzman at jsalzman@georgefox.edu.

Serve Day team seeks your feedback

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

Thank you for your amazing participation in Serve Day! It was a great day of service, and we keep hearing encouraging news from our community partners. 

More than 2,000 people were involved in Serve Day in various ways. We know that this means that more than 2,000 people saw different sides of Serve Day; we are eager to learn about these experiences.

If you have any feedback you would like to share regarding Serve Day, we would be happy to receive it. Please use this form.

Questions? Contact serveday@georgefox.edu.

Come check out open mic event Sept. 21

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

Have you ever wanted to present your slam poetry, original music, stand-up comedy, interpretive dance, or anything in between? Try it all at the Coffee Cottage Open Mic on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Come at 6:45 p.m. to fill in your slot or 7 p.m. if you plan to watch the fun. The Coffee Cottage is located at 808 East Hancock Street.

Please note: Due to our copyright laws, we cannot allow covers; we encourage original works all around. If you are performing an original song, please bring your instrument. We provide an amp and microphone.

Questions? Contact Araya Glancy at aglancy16@georgefox.edu.