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!
Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager at aalsager17@georgefox.edu.
The second installment of the Midweek Escapes outdoor series is heading to the Willamette River on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12. This will be an opportunity to explore the river as part of a contemplative experience.
We will meet at the Hadlock Student Center at 3:45 p.m., head to the river to explore the natural beauty of the Willamette, and return to campus by 7 p.m.
The cost is $3 for paddle board or kayak rental through the HSC. Chapel credit is available. Sign up through IMLeagues.com.
Registration is also open for the third Midweek Escapes outdoor series to the Trappist Abbey on Thursday, Sept. 19. Limited spots are available, so sign up soon.
Questions? Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.
Are you interested in making new friends and growing deeper in your faith? The Office for Spiritual Life offers Life Groups for undergraduate students for spiritual growth, fellowship and prayer.Â
Sign up online for the group of your choice. Most groups are led by a George Fox employee. Life Groups meet for 60 to 90 minutes weekly from Sept. 16 through Nov. 6 (a total of eight weeks). Sign up here before Friday, Sept. 13.
Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth at jnolingauth@georgefox.edu.
In anticipation for Mysteries of Murdock, GFU Libraries and the ARC are hosting a campus-wide scavenger hunt next week. Daily clues will be posted every weekday – other than Serve Day – on social media.
Follow @the.arc.gfu and @gfulibraries on Instagram for the daily clues and more details about the event!
All first-year students and new transfer students are welcome to attend the Mysteries of Murdock party on Friday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. We’ll see you there!
Contact Julia James (jjames@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Do you need help writing a paper, staying on top of your assignments, planning your semester, taking class notes, or preparing for tests? Come to the Academic Resource Center (ARC) in the library where you will find students helping students.
Through one-on-one and group consultations, trained peer consultants can help you become a better reader, writer, and learner. You can see our availability and schedule an appointment here.
Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.
The Catholic Campus Fellowship invites all students, faculty and staff to a kickoff dinner tonight (Friday). 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.
George Fox fans, the time has finally arrived for Bruin football. Our first game is at 12:05 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) against the University of Redlands Bulldogs.
The tailgate opens at 10:35 a.m. with food options from six different vendors, including Dutch Bros, Cream Northwest, and Miss Hannah’s Gourmet Popcorn. Come decked out in all white to show your school spirit!
Security reminder: Please have all cars removed from the Bauman parking lot by 10 p.m. tonight (Friday).Â
For more information, contact Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu.
You’re invited to a career exploration event on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons! Sixteen professionals from a wide variety of fields will share their stories and give you tips they wish they knew as college students.
No preparation is needed, and this event is for all majors and all four classes. The professionals attending work in marketing, video game design, public policy, international relief, animation and government, to name a few, and represent businesses like the Portland Trail Blazers, Boeing, Providence Health, and SpaceX.
Go to Handshake.com to sign up and to see the full list of companies and career fields that will be represented. Signing up is required, and space is limited.
Questions? Contact Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu or Kaitlyn Ragan at kragan@georgefox.edu.
We are still looking for more players to join the George Fox Rocket League teams! It is open to all skill levels, and we will be competing in various tournaments. Come to meet new players and improve your game, or just to have some fun.
Remember, if you want to compete for a chance at a $75,000 scholarship, the registration deadline is Thursday, Sept. 12, and the competition is on Sunday, Sept. 15, and Sunday, Sept. 22.
Contact Justin Chance at jchance17@georgefox.edu for more information.
In an effort to bring you even more great local discounts, the Bruin Card has been moved to a digital format and is now Bruin Discounts.
It can be found by logging in on igfu.georgefox.edu, a mobile version of MyGeorgeFox. Once logged in, you will find Bruin Discounts near the top of the landing page.
While the card only had space for 15 discounts, there are currently 22 discounts for staff, 23 for students and more on the way! Discounts only show up on your mobile device if you are eligible for them.
For those without a smartphone, please stay tuned. There will be a limited number of cards printed for your use with a web address to a page that has all of the current offers listed.
Questions? Contact Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu.
On Monday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101, the American Enterprise Institute will be introducing and discussing the presidential candidates of the 2020 election.
Join us for a night of political engagement and excellent discussion! Dinner will be provided. RSVP here.
Questions? Contact Bailey Timmons at btimmons16@georgefox.edu.
Election Night is happening on Monday, Sept. 9, in Hoover 105 at 7 p.m., where candidates will give speeches and tell you why you should elect them into Student Government.
Voting for open positions of freshman class representative and living area representative will open up after Election Night. Make sure you are there for it; snacks and drinks will be provided!
Questions? Contact Kevin Tshilombo at ktshilombo16@georgefox.edu.
Do you enjoy tabletop games and party games? Then come and have fun at Game Night Club, every Sunday in the FoxHole from 2 to 5 p.m.
All experience levels are welcome! Games are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own as well.
Questions? Contact Sadie Lapiers at slapiers17@georgefox.edu.
The 80s Dance is tonight (Friday). The dance will start at 8 p.m. at Edwards-Holman Science Center, but come early – the first 100 people lined up will get their very own Student Activities-branded fanny pack.
We will have the best jams, snacks and photo booth. Bring a friend … you’ll want to dance with somebody!
Mark your calendar for these Student Activities upcoming events:
Questions? Contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.
Are you interested in taking your climbing to the next level by learning to lead or venturing outside? If so, there are two classes the Hadlock Student Center is offering that you should check out.
Additional class details and registration information can be found on IMLeagues.com. Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.
Chehalem Park and Recreation’s Aquatic and Fitness Center is ready for use for employees and undergraduate students. Check out their schedule here.
Please make sure you take your George Fox ID card with you when you go so that CPRD staff can set up your membership.
Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
The College of Business invites you to a lecture by Scott Rae of Biola University tomorrow (Friday) from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.
The lecture is titled “Serving Others through Business: Does God Call People into Business Careers?” Lunch will be provided. RSVP here.
Rae is an American Old Testament scholar, theologian, and professor of Christian ethics. He serves as dean of the faculty and chair of the Department of Philosophy at Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology.
Questions? Contact Linda Crossland at lcrossland@georgefox.edu.
During the summer, a handful of new students won dorm room prizes at Genesis. Unfortunately, a small list of winner names was misplaced, so we have not been able to notify those students that the prizes are ready to be picked up.
If you won a prize during Genesis and have not yet received a text or email about it, please come by the admissions office to pick it up!Â
Questions? Contact Kelly Hughton at khughton@georgefox.edu.
The first football game of the season opens this Saturday, Sept. 7. For security purposes, please have all cars removed from the Bauman parking lot by 10 p.m. tomorrow (Friday).
For more information, contact Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu.
Graduate students and commuters who are not bringing a vehicle to campus must sign the parking waiver form by the add/drop date, Sunday, Sept. 8, in order to have their permit fee waived.
Employees: Please help us out by sharing this information with students you know.
Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.
