Student Involvement announces upcoming events

Friday, February 15th, 2019

Don’t miss these events!

  • Friday, Feb. 22 – Game Night from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center
  • Friday, March 1 – Heaven’s Kitchen from 8 to 10 p.m. in Canyon Commons. This will be a living area cooking competition.
  • Thursday, March 7 – Movie Night from 7 to 10 p.m. in Hadlock Student Center
  • Friday, March 8 – Hip Hop Dance from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Edwards-Holman Science Center Atrium

Questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.

Come play Dungeons and Dragons tonight

Friday, February 15th, 2019

Join the Critical Hit Club tonight (Saturday) in Hoover 210 from 6 to 10 p.m. to play Dungeons and Dragons and other role-playing games.

Beginners are very welcome, this is the perfect space to learn. See you there!

Questions? Contact Julia Sutter at jsutter16@georgefox.edu.

Lacrosse Fan Day is this afternoon

Friday, February 15th, 2019

Lacrosse season is right around the corner. The girls are working hard and are excited to see you all at the field this spring for games!

Before games start, come join us for the Second Annual Bruin Lacrosse Fan Day today (Saturday) from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Austin Sports Complex. Meet the 2019 Bruin team, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, challenge a player in the fastest shot contest, and learn more about the game.

Contact Katie Mastropaolo at kmastropaolo@georgefox.edu for more information.

Network at Job and Internship Fair on Feb. 19

Friday, February 15th, 2019

Come join us for the Job and Internship Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103!

Employers throughout the Portland area and beyond will be attending the fair to talk with students from all majors as a recruiting opportunity for their jobs and internships.

This is an incredible networking opportunity for students to connect with industry-leading companies such as Nike, Nordstrom, the Portland Police Bureau, the Portland Timbers, ProScribe, Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics, and the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette.

If you are planning to attend the fair, be sure to register and confirm your attendance for the event through our web page on Handshake.

Questions? Contact Grace Tissell at gtissell@georgefox.edu or stop by our office on the first floor of Stevens.

Be an extra in ‘Blind Date’ student film tomorrow

Friday, February 15th, 2019

Want to be in a movie? Come to Hoover 105 tomorrow (Sunday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and be an extra in Blind Date, an APW student film.

Food will be provided. Wear your normal clothes, but no logos may be prominently displayed. Feel free to bring a backpack and homework as well.

Questions? Contact Abigail Magsarili at amagsarili15@georgefox.edu.

Collegiate Rocket League is looking for players

Friday, February 15th, 2019

The Collegiate Rocket League is back for a spring season, and the George Fox University team is looking for the best players. There’s a $50,000 prize pool for scholarships up for grabs.

Players on both PC and console are welcome to play. If you think you have what it takes, contact Zach Bishop at zbishop15@georgefox.edu for more information.

Commuter Life is hiring student leaders

Friday, February 15th, 2019

Commuter Life is hiring five student leaders for next year.

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

Applications for the commuter life coordinator role have been extended to Monday, Feb. 18. Applications for the commuter assistant role are open now until March 1. All position postings and links to the applications are on Handshake.

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

Apply for spring break SpiL trips

Friday, February 15th, 2019

SpiL spring break serve and immersion trip applications are now open!

These trips are March 23-30. This year we are going to:

  • Yakama Indian Reservation (Wapato, Washington)
  • Urban Impact (Seattle)
  • Outdoor Oregon (Ashland, Oregon)
  • Camp Attitude (Foster, Oregon)
  • Portland 101 (Portland)

Applications can be found here, and are open through Feb. 20. For more information or any questions, contact Monik Kadarmanto at mkadarmanto@georgefox.edu.

Join Coffee Cottage Open Mic tonight

Friday, February 15th, 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 tonight (Saturday)!

Come at 6:45 p.m. to fill in your slot, or 7 p.m. if you plan to watch the fun.

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

Join us at the Coffee Cottage, 808 E Hancock Street. Contact Araya Glancy at aglancy16@georgefox.edu for more information.

Fill out market research survey to win $100

Friday, February 15th, 2019

Entrepreneurship 400 is starting a business, but we need market research in order to know if our services are going to be successful. We need you to help our venture!

By filling out our survey here, you will be entered to win one of five $100 cash prizes. Questions? Contact Lexi French at lfrench16@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.

Gather for psychology brunch this morning

Friday, February 15th, 2019

Hey psychology students, are you looking for food, companionship, and some kitty cuddles on your Saturday morning?

Come to Professor Sue O’Donnell’s house at 10 a.m. today (Saturday) for all of the above! Pancakes, eggs, bacon, fruit and more will be on the menu at this relaxed Saturday brunch. Please RSVP to help us make sure we have enough food.

Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. If you need a ride, want to RSVP, or have questions, please email Ashton Hoffman at ahoffman15@georgefox.edu.

Swing dance club meeting tonight is canceled

Friday, February 15th, 2019

There will be no swing dance club meeting tonight (Saturday). Have a great weekend!

Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager at aalsager17@georgefox.edu

Join Hearthstone team to compete in championship tournament

Friday, February 15th, 2019

Two more Hearthstone players are wanted for a three-person team to represent George Fox in the Hearthstone Collegiate Championship Tournament Spring 2019. There is scholarship money on the table for the top 36 teams.

Registration ends Feb. 21, and games will take place from Feb. 25 to May 11. If you can consistently reach rank 15 or above in a season and are interested in joining, contact Noah Combs at ncombs17@georgefox.edu before Feb. 20.

All invited to ‘Real Conversation on Healthy Relationships’ event Monday

Friday, February 15th, 2019

All are invited to hear Christine Guzman of Azusa Pacific University share about how self-care relates to relationships this Monday, Feb. 18, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

Discussions will include how to communicate and listen for affirmative consent in relationships, how to set healthy boundaries for yourself, and how to develop a strong support network among your peers so you can flourish while on campus.

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

‘Terra’ documentary will show Feb. 22

Thursday, February 14th, 2019

Come watch Terra, a visually stunning documentary that reflects humans’ relationship to other species on Earth as humanity becomes more and more isolated from nature.

The movie will be shown on Friday, Feb. 22, in Edwards-Holman Science Center 102 at 6:30 p.m.

Food and beverages will be provided by Stewards of Sustainability and the Ecology Club. Bring your own mug!

Please RSVP here. Questions? Contact Jessyka Evans at jevans17@georgefox.edu.

Black Student Union meets on Monday, Feb. 18

Thursday, February 14th, 2019

Come join the Black Student Union for their meeting this Monday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. for a night of discussion and community. Everyone is welcome!

Questions? Contact Jessica Coyne at Jcoyne17@georgefox.edu.

Deadline for McMinnville WORKS internships is today

Thursday, February 14th, 2019

The deadline to apply for a McMinnville WORKS internship is 5 p.m. today (Friday)! Complete the online application here.

McMinnville WORKS is a nine-week paid summer internship program with 20 opportunities in over 15 companies and businesses in McMinnville. These internships run from mid-June to mid-August and are available to all majors.

The IDEA Center is ready to help you with your resume, cover letter, and short video. Make an appointment by calling 503-554-2330 or through Handshake.

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

‘The Wineskin’ is accepting submissions

Thursday, February 14th, 2019

The Wineskin is now accepting submissions! 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.

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 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 with the title of your piece, followed by your name. Please remove all watermarks from your work.
  • Submissions close on Friday, March 22.

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

Adult couple needed for roles in student film

Thursday, February 14th, 2019

We are in need of a couple between the ages of 35 and 45 years old for our student film. Ask your friends, parents, uncles and aunts to audition for our film!

We also need a female student from Fox to act for our main role. This is for the advanced film class here on campus, so it is a great resume builder and the finished film will be in the Fox Film Festival. 

Please contact Austin Carrero at acarrero16@georgefox.edu or Arnelie Dela Cruz at adelacruz17@georgefox.edu for more information on this film and to set up an audition time.

Investment Club holds virtual competition

Thursday, February 14th, 2019

The Investment Club is hosting a virtual stock exchange competition from Feb. 11 to May 3 to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Whoever has the most gains at the end of the semester wins. Use the password “GFU2019” to play.

Questions? Contact Ryan Mendenhall at rmendenhall17@georgefox.edu.