Come to Open Mic Night on Sept. 21

Monday, September 2nd, 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.

Catholic Campus Fellowship hosts kickoff dinner this Friday

Monday, September 2nd, 2019

The Catholic Campus Fellowship invites all students, faculty and staff to a kickoff dinner this Friday, Sept. 6. Join us at Abby’s Legendary Pizza here in Newberg at 6 p.m. for delicious food, some important announcements, and to meet up with old friends and make new ones!

The Catholic Campus Fellowship seeks to support all Catholic students, faculty and staff, as well as those interested in learning about the Catholic Church. 

RSVP for this event to Genevieve Wolf at gwolf18@georgefox.edu, or contact her with questions.

The Bridge Cafe now features cold brew coffee

Monday, September 2nd, 2019

The hottest thing in coffee is cold! Stop by the Bridge Cafe and check out our limited-time cold brew coffee specials; or even better, combine it with a house-made chocolate chip shortbread cookie.

The Bridge Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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

Learn more about Bruin Community Pantry at meetings this Thursday

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

Are you interested in getting involved with the Bruin Community Pantry?

We will be scheduling two volunteer meetings on Thursday, Sept. 5, one at 4 p.m. in Stevens 207 and another at 7 p.m. in the Bruin Den.

If you are not able to attend either of these meetings, please contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) to make an appointment to go over what you would have missed at one of the meetings.

Here is the link to the volunteer form.

Apply to be a University Ambassador

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

The undergraduate admissions office is now accepting applications for this year’s University Ambassadors group. 

The University Ambassadors are an elite group of students who represent the university to visiting prospective students and families by volunteering two and a half hours each week, hosting lunch and chapel, greeting and directing people at events, leading occasional campus tours and generally helping make visitors’ experience awesome. 

For more information and to apply, click here. The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 6.

Questions? Contact Nate McIntyre at nmcintyre@georgefox.edu.

Volunteers needed for first aid tent at football games

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

Volunteers are needed to assist at the first aid tent at this year’s home football games. You will need a valid Certified First Aid card.

Home games are scheduled Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Oct. 12, Oct. 26 and Nov. 9. Volunteers will need to stay for the whole game. If interested, please email Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu.

Join the board of the National Society of Leadership and Success

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

Are you a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success? We are looking for more members to join the executive board. This is a great addition to any resume that adds leadership experience with a minimal time requirement.

Our board is taking interested members out to coffee (our treat) to give more information and answer your questions. The open positions are:

  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Success Networking Team Coordinator
  • Publicity Chair
  • Fundraising Chair
  • IT Coordinator
  • Society Events Chair
  • Community Service Chair
  • Membership Outreach Chair
  • Social Events Chair

The NSLS is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. It offers life-changing lectures from the nation’s leading presenters and a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed. The NSLS also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world.

Questions? Contact Kasandra Lassagne at nsls@georgefox.edu.

Check out semester planning resources

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

Are you still trying to plan your semester? Check out our semester calendar here. Hard copies are available at the Academic Resource Center in the library.

For help with semester planning and prioritizing, stop by the ARC or email the_arc@georgefox.edu to make an academic coaching appointment.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

Club leaders: Sign up for Student Involvement Fair

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

Club leaders: Student Activities will be hosting a Student Involvement Fair on Serve Day where you can have a table to share what your club offers. This is a great opportunity to meet with new and returning students to tell them about your group.

The fair will be held in the Bauman parking lot on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. If you would like to reserve a table at the fair, please fill out this form before tomorrow (Tuesday).

Questions? Contact at Gabrielle Li at gli18@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services announces new printing resources

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

We are adding a few more printing partners for your printing needs: B&B Printing, Precision Images and Impact Printing. All partners can deliver your projects in a more timely manner and keep cost at an effective level. Visit the links below:

If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Join Swing Dance Club tonight

Friday, August 30th, 2019

Do you love dancing? Come join the Swing Dance Club tonight (Saturday) in the Foxhole.

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

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

Join the Collegiate Rocket League

Friday, August 30th, 2019

The Collegiate Rocket League is back and is looking for players! The Collegiate Rocket League Qualifiers take place on Sunday, Sept. 15, and Sunday, Sept. 22.

Compete with other schools from across the nation for the chance to win a slice of $75,000. We are looking for all skill levels, so don’t be shy to sign up. Registration ends Thursday, Sept. 12.

Contact Justin Chance at jchance17@georgefox.edu for further details.

Band and orchestra have open spots

Friday, August 30th, 2019

The George Fox symphonic band and the orchestra still have open spots for students of all majors!

French horn and double bass are especially needed, but we also have one open spot each for piccolo, oboe, bass clarinet, bassoon, cello, trumpet and percussion.

Contact Dwayne Corbin at dcorbin@georgefox.edu for more information.

Plan to attend Oct. 16 study abroad information meeting

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Are you interested in studying abroad? The Center for Study Abroad will be having an information meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. in EHS 125.  

Come to the information meeting for more details about specific programs, the application process, and application due dates. A representative from the registrar’s office will be there to answer questions about classes and transfer credits. Study Abroad Ambassadors will also be in attendance to answer questions and offer guidance. 

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or Paul Chamberlain at pchamberlain@georgefox.edu, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad. 

Band is in search of French horn players and other musicians

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

The George Fox Symphonic Band is in need of four French horn players! We also have spots available (one each) for oboe, bassoon, clarinet, piano, percussion, and bass trombone.

Please come to Ross 210 this Monday, Sept. 2, at 4:30 p.m. to audition, or contact Dwayne Corbin at dcorbin@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services announces new printing resources

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

We are adding a few more printing partners for your printing needs: B&B Printing, Precision Images and Impact Printing. All partners can deliver your projects in a more timely manner and keep cost at an effective level. Visit the links below:

If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Plan your semester with semester calendar

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Are you still trying to plan your semester? Check out our semester calendar here. Hard copies are available at the Academic Resource Center in the library.

For help with semester planning and prioritizing, stop by the ARC or email the_arc@georgefox.edu to make an academic coaching appointment.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

Come to Movie on the Lawn and get a class T-shirt tonight

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Come join us for our Movie on the Lawn event in the amphitheater at 8 p.m. tonight (Friday).

Avengers: Endgame will be screened with popcorn and other snacks provided. Bring a blanket and a friend! 

Did you miss the Main Event this past weekend and didn’t get a class T-shirt? Student Activities is giving them away before the movie starting at 7:30 p.m. Grab one of our awesome shirts while supplies last.

Questions? Contact Gabrielle Li at gli18@georgefox.edu.

Use this form to reserve the FoxHole

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

The Office of Commuter Life manages all reservations for the FoxHole lounge. This is a highly utilized space, so this form helps us provide the best customer service and manage reservations. Please use it to reserve this space.

When reserving, keep in mind that the kitchen is not stocked. You will need to bring all supplies for your event, including paper products. Please be sure to clean the kitchen after using it. Additionally, all coffee and food supplies in the FoxHole are purchased by Commuter Life for commuter events. 

If you have questions, ask Kristi Welker, director of Commuter Life, at kwelker@georgefox.edu, or call extension 2308.

Club leaders: Sign up for Student Involvement Fair

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Club leaders: Student Activities will be hosting a Student Involvement Fair on Serve Day where you can have a table to share what your club offers. This is a great opportunity to meet with new and returning students to tell them about your group.

The fair will be held in the Bauman parking lot on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. If you would like to reserve a table at the fair, please fill out this form before Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Questions? Contact at Gabrielle Li at gli18@georgefox.edu.