Student government applications are now open

Monday, February 4th, 2019

Applications are now open to run for positions on Student Government!

If you like being involved on campus and want to lift voices and bring change to Fox, we highly recommend that you apply and run a campaign for one of these positions. To run for student body president/vice president, vice president of finance, or sophomore, junior, or senior class representative, sign up here.

Questions? Contact Bailey Sauls at bsauls15@georgefox.edu.

Come to Photography Club meeting this Thursday

Monday, February 4th, 2019

Join the Photography Club this Thursday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. in Lemmons 3 to learn about our upcoming events on and off campus.

We will be discussing the direction of the club this year, and we want your voice to be heard. We have all sorts of activities planned this semester, such as photo-editing in Lightroom and Photoshop, going on outings into both towns and the wilderness, learning how to set up a portfolio website, using film cameras, and fun weekly photography challenges to participate in.

Please contact Tsacha Hyneman at thyneman17@georgefox.edu or Xylia Rehling at xrehling17@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come to Third Culture Kids meeting tomorrow

Monday, February 4th, 2019

Come enjoy food and community at Third Culture Kids. We will be meeting at the Intercultural Resource Center tomorrow (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m.

All are welcome to join our multicultural group for good discussions, games and food. TCK is a community for anyone who grew up in another culture, missionary kids, or for those interested in missions and looking for a community.

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

Weather-related campus closure information

Sunday, February 3rd, 2019

Winter is here. Following is our process for announcing campus closure information. The provost will make the decision whether or not to close the Newberg campus, Portland Center and Salem site for daytime classes by 6:30 a.m. or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. This applies to all days of the week, including Saturday. Decisions at the Redmond site will be made by the professor.

Major considerations are road conditions, ice, utility service disruption, and how long the severe weather or emergency is likely to last. To find out if a closure decision has been made when bad weather occurs:

  1. Visit the George Fox flashalert.net page at http://flashalert.net/news.html?id=32 (This is the first site updated)
  2. Listen to local radio and television stations. Each campus will be identified separately. (This info comes from Flashalert).
  3. Call the George Fox University switchboard at 503-538-8383.

More information on campus closure policies can be found at georgefox.edu/closure.

Venture capitalist/angel investor speaks on campus Wednesday

Sunday, February 3rd, 2019

So, you have a great idea for a business. Where do you go for the financing to get it started? From a place like the Portland Seed Fund, of course!

This Wednesday, Feb. 6, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Hoover 208, come hear from Angela Jackson, cofounder and managing director of the Portland Seed Fund, Portland’s best source of financing for entrepreneurs in their first round of funding. Take advantage of hearing from a successful professional in the business world.

Faculty, please inform your students of this opportunity.

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

Check out the fun upcoming activities

Sunday, February 3rd, 2019

Check out these fun upcoming student activities:

  • Saturday, Feb. 9: Dating Game, 7-10 p.m. (Bauman)
  • Friday, Feb. 15:  Sadie Hawkins, 9:30 p.m. (on the Portland Spirit off campus)
  • Friday, Feb. 22: Game Night, 8-11 p.m. (Hadlock Student Center Lounge)

Questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.

Final performances of ‘Jane Eyre’ take Wood-Mar stage this week

Sunday, February 3rd, 2019

The George Fox theatre department will present the final shows of its winter musical Jane Eyre this week. Come join us for a compelling and powerful musical adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Feb. 7-9 at 7:30 p.m., and will conclude its run with a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, Feb. 10. Open captioning will be available for the show on Feb. 7.

Student tickets are free Thursday, Feb. 7. Bring your student ID to the door (your name needs to be on your ticket). Employees are provided one complimentary ticket for any of the shows.

Reserve your seat online. You may also purchase additional tickets online.

For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

The Bridge Cafe temporarily closes

Sunday, February 3rd, 2019

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Bridge Café will be closed until further notice.

However, the Bruin Den will stay open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Bruin Bites will stay open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Questions? Contact Brett Harvey at bharvey@georgefox.edu.

Watch cooking demonstration by local nutritionist

Sunday, February 3rd, 2019

The Nutrition Matters grant at George Fox is sponsoring upcoming cooking demonstrations. If you would like to learn how to make a healthy meal, join us in Canyon Commons on Feb. 20, Feb. 27, and March 5, from 5 to 6 p.m.

Emily Forbes, a George Fox alumna and local nutritionist, is passionate about helping students learn to make healthy meals. You will walk away with a sample, knowledge of how to make a dish, and the recipe. It’s like watching a cooking show, but you actually get to taste the food!

Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu.

‘The Gospel of John’ movie shows tomorrow

Sunday, February 3rd, 2019

All are welcome to view The Gospel of John movie tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Come see the biblical text dramatized in cinema form and discern new insights from viewing John’s story of Jesus and his ministry. Elective chapel credit available.

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

Winter Choir Concert is Feb. 23

Sunday, February 3rd, 2019

Join us in Bauman Auditorium for the Winter Choir Concert on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m.

The concert features the university’s Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale, along with a guest performance by Sam Barlow High School’s Concert Choir. All are welcome, and admission is free.

Questions? Contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for coed pickleball

Sunday, February 3rd, 2019

Pickleball is returning for a second season starting Feb. 5! If you missed out last time, now is your chance to get in on the action. Sign-ups close Feb. 4. Sign up on IMLeagues.

Questions? Contact Caitlyn Connor at cconnor15@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for Saturday dodgeball tournament

Sunday, February 3rd, 2019

Dodgeball is coming to the Hadlock Student Center in the form of a one-day tournament extravaganza this Saturday, Feb. 9.

The top three teams will be invited to play the next weekend against Gonzaga University’s dodgeball club. So make your dream team and claim your spot today! Sign-ups close Feb. 8.

Questions? Contact Caitlyn Connor at cconnor15@georgefox.edu.

Students: Earn $20 for something you’re already doing

Sunday, February 3rd, 2019

Hey George Fox students …

If you grab an amazing photo or video of something fun happening around campus, send it to content@georgefox.edu for a chance to be featured on social media and earn a $20 Visa gift card!

Something fun happening in your dorm? Send it our way! Something awesome happening at an ASC event? We want to see! Something crazy happening in science lab? Yep, send that too!

In short, if it’s awesome and if it’s happening at George Fox, we’d love to see it. Send your photo/video and a brief caption. If we decide to purchase your content, you’ll receive a Visa card shortly afterward.

Questions? Contact Sarah Reid (sreid@georgefox.edu).

Volunteers needed at ‘Night to Shine’ prom

Saturday, February 2nd, 2019

“Night to Shine” is a special-needs prom sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. We are looking for awesome volunteers to help make an unforgettable night for our special guests.

Night to Shine will be held on Friday, Feb. 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. Register here to help.

Questions? Contact Katlyn Kronschnabl at katlyn@newbergcc.org.

Apply for Student Involvement event staff positions

Saturday, February 2nd, 2019

Thinking about getting involved next year? Want to get paid to have fun and make a difference?

The Office of Student Involvement is searching for a diverse group of talented, hardworking people to put on student events. Positions include event planners, graphic designers, videographers, photographers and leadership roles. Come to an informational meeting tomorrow (Monday) at 9 p.m. in Hadlock Student Center.

Questions? Contact us at activities@georgefox.edu. We look forward to talking with you!

Life Groups start Feb. 11

Saturday, February 2nd, 2019

Sign up for a Life Group! Life Groups are a great way to connect with other students during a weekly time of discussion and prayer.

Groups are all-male, all-female or coed, and are under the direction of a post-college leader, including George Fox University employees, alumni, local pastors and community leaders.

Spring Life Groups meet for six weeks, beginning the week of Feb. 11 and ending the week of March 18. You can sign up here.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Lopez at slopez@georgefox.edu.

Volunteer to play Dungeons and Dragons with local youth

Friday, February 1st, 2019

Do you like to play Dungeons and Dragons? Spiritual Life is looking for a few students to commit to joining a local youth with some developmental disabilities in playing a game he loves: Dungeons and Dragons.

If this is something you would be interested in doing, contact us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Free crepes served in the Bruin Den this morning

Friday, February 1st, 2019

Today (Saturday) from 9 to 11 a.m. the French Club will be making free crepes for all students in honor of La Chandeleur – and for the joy of eating crepes!

Stop by the Bruin Den to get some delicious food and learn a little more about French history and culture. Gluten-free crepes will be available.

Questions? Contact Libby Kerns at lkerns17@georgefox.edu.

The Bridge Cafe temporarily closes

Friday, February 1st, 2019

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Bridge Café will be closed until further notice.

However, the Bruin Den will stay open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Bruin Bites will stay open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Questions? Contact Brett Harvey at bharvey@georgefox.edu.