Join Third Culture Kids gathering tonight

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

All are welcome to come enjoy food and stories at Third Culture Kids. We will be meeting at the Intercultural Resource Center tonight (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m.

The TCK Club is a community created for anyone who grew up in another culture, missionary kids, or for those interested in missions and looking for a community, but everyone is welcome!

Questions? Contact Gwen Thomas at gthomas17@georgefox.edu.

All invited to Contemplative Worship tomorrow

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

Come join us for Contemplative Open Worship tomorrow (Thursday) in Hoover 206 from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting on God, including sharing and praying as people feel led. 

This is our last scheduled meeting of the semester, as we will not be meeting during finals week.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Come to Denny Lawrence’s retirement celebration today

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

Join us in celebrating Denny Lawrence’s 20 years of faithful service to George Fox University as the general manager of Bon Appetit food service.

His retirement reception is today (Wednesday) from 3 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103. Refreshments will be served, and there will be a brief program at 3:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Volunteer to plant trees in Hess Creek Canyon next week

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

Do you enjoy the beautiful trees on campus? Would you like to learn how to successfully plant a tree?

On Monday, April 29, we will have a volunteer tree planting day in the Hess Creek Canyon area from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are welcome to come and go, but be sure to be dressed appropriately.

Meet below the Crisman Crossing bridge at 9 a.m. If we have a large number of volunteers, we may also do some invasive removal.

Any questions can be directed to the Plant Services office at ext. 2010.

Gather for seniors’ sociology research presentations

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

Come support our eight senior sociology majors as they present their final research posters for their capstone projects this Friday, April 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the EHS atrium. Refreshments will be served.

Questions? Contact Angeleen Umfleet at aumfleet@georgefox.edu.

Audition for next year’s dance team tonight

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

Are you interested in performing with the George Fox dance team for the 2019-20 academic year? Come to a workshop to learn a short routine and audition tonight (Wednesday) from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center fitness room.

The dance team performs at home football and basketball games and is open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

If you can’t make it to the auditions, email Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu for details on submitting your audition by video.

Stop by ceramic sale tomorrow

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

Come and support your fellow makers tomorrow (Thursday) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bruin Den for our student ceramic sale. Come buy mugs, planters, and other wonderful handmade things!

Questions? Contact Benjamin Cahoon at bcahoon17@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Food insecurity among students on campus

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Please take this short, two-minute survey about food insecurity among college students on the George Fox campus. Participants may enter a chance to win a $50 gift card to Grocery Outlet or Amazon.

For more information about the Bruin Community Pantry, please check out our website.

Questions about this survey should be addressed to Jere Witherspoon in the student life office at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for direct deposit before end of the semester

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Do you want your paycheck to automatically be in your bank account on payday? Come by the Employee Empowerment office anytime Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to sign up for direct deposit before you leave for the summer!

You can bring a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank that includes your account and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, just remember that your paycheck will be mailed out on payday to the mailing address on file. You can update your mailing address on MyGFU under the “Self Service” tab.

Questions? Contact Employee Empowerment at ee@georgefox.edu.

Come to Awards Convocation Chapel this morning

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Join us in Bauman Auditorium this morning (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. for the final chapel event of the academic year, the Awards Convocation Chapel! We will have a time of worship and celebration, and hear from our provost, Linda Samek, on how “Doubt is a Good Thing.”

Winners of the Undergraduate Faculty Teacher of the Year Award and the Undergraduate Faculty Research & Scholarship Award will be announced. Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Apply to Plant Services for summer job

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Are you searching for a summer job and like to be outdoors? Do you want to work with your hands and learn how we keep the George Fox Newberg campus looking so beautiful? If so, we have an opportunity for you!

The Plant Services grounds department has five openings for a summer groundskeeping job. That’s a solid 40 hours per week working in the great outdoors.

Interested applicants can either apply through Handshake or stop by the Thomas Center to drop off their summer applications directly.

Questions can be directed to the Plant Services office at 503-554-2010.

Gather for Third Culture Kids meeting tomorrow night

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

All are welcome to come enjoy food and stories at Third Culture Kids. We will be meeting at the Intercultural Resource Center tomorrow (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m.

The TCK Club is a community created for anyone who grew up in another culture, missionary kids, or for those interested in missions and looking for a community, but everyone is welcome!

Questions? Contact Gwen Thomas at gthomas17@georgefox.edu.

Gather for spring expo for engineering, computer science and math students

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Come support engineering, computer science and math students as they present their final posters on class projects and capstone projects on Friday, April 26, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Klages Maker Hub.

Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

Eat at Chipotle today to benefit theatre department

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Eat good food and help your friends! Stop by the Sherwood Chipotle today (Tuesday) between 4 and 8 p.m. and 33 percent of the profit will support the George Fox theatre department.

Please tell the cashier that you are there for the fundraiser in order for the profits to benefit the department.

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

Fill out this survey for chance to win $50 Amazon gift card

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

You were recently invited to participate in a survey to share your ideas with the CCCU about the branding of our study abroad programs. If you have not already responded, please click here and tell us what you think. 

Everyone who completes the survey will be entered to win one of 20 $50 Amazon gift cards. Thank you so much for your help!

Questions? Contact Linda Samek at lsamek@georgefox.edu.

Gather for Denny Lawrence’s retirement celebration this Wednesday

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Join us in celebrating Denny Lawrence’s 20 years of faithful service to George Fox University as the general manager of Bon Appetit food service.

His retirement reception will take place this Wednesday, April 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103. Refreshments will be served and there will be a brief program at 3:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Gather for Awards Convocation Chapel tomorrow

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Join us in Bauman Auditorium tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. for the final chapel event of the academic year, the Awards Convocation Chapel! We will have a time of worship, celebration, and hear from our provost, Linda Samek, on how “Doubt is a Good Thing.”

Winners of the Undergraduate Faculty Teacher of the Year Award and the Undergraduate Faculty Research & Scholarship Award will be announced. Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Stop by the ARC to write a thank-you note for a mentor

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Is there someone at George Fox who has made a difference in your college experience? Did someone ignite a spark that made you want to learn more than you thought you could, someone who walked alongside you during a difficult season, or a person who has been a mentor?

Take a moment to write an email, e-card, or traditional thank-you card to that professor, coach, RA, tutor, supervisor, or other influential person. Stop by the ARC in the library to pick up a free blank card, or send or create your own.

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

Volunteer to plant trees in Hess Creek Canyon

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

Do you enjoy the beautiful trees on campus? Would you like to learn how to successfully plant a tree?

On Monday, April 29, we will have a volunteer tree planting day in the Hess Creek Canyon area from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are welcome to come and go, but be sure to be dressed appropriately.

Meet below the Crisman Crossing bridge at 9 a.m. If we have a large number of volunteers, we may also do some invasive removal.

Any questions can be directed to the Plant Services office at ext. 2010.

Come to veterans’ breakfast this morning

Sunday, April 21st, 2019

The Veterans United Association is hosting a pop-up breakfast in the FoxHole today (Monday) from 7 to 8:30 a.m. All veterans are welcome to stop by and get a hot meal.

If you think you might be able to stop in, please email Jeff Brown at jbrown15@georgefox.edu so we can get a head count.