Join Photography Club on canyon walk tomorrow

Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

Need a break from your busy week? The Photography Club will be leading a photography walk in the canyon tomorrow (Thursday), and everyone is invited! We will be meeting on the Canyon Commons side of the bridge at 4 p.m. If you plan to join the walk after 4 p.m., email us and we will tell you our current location.

Please bring your cameras or phones if you would like to join us and dress appropriately for the weather (coat and boots recommended). We plan on wrapping up around 5:30 p.m. so that we can start our usual Photography Club meeting at 6 p.m. in Lemmons 3. We would love for you to join us after the walk so that we can edit photos together.

If you have any questions, please contact Tsacha Hyneman at thyneman17@georefox.edu or Xylia Rehling at xrehling17@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for a Life Group

Tuesday, January 29th, 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.

1098-T tuition statements are available online

Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

A PDF of your 2018 1098-T is now accessible online if you have chosen to “consent” to this delivery method.

It’s not too late to grant consent and get your tax form online! When you do, your form will immediately become available to you. Navigate in MyGFU to “Account Inquiry” and choose the “Account Services” tab, then “Grant Consent.” We strongly recommend that you opt in to online access. It is both safe and convenient. The PDF will have your SSN masked and you only have to opt in once.

The IRS made changes and we are now required to report payments, not charges. Visit our tax information page to find out more about this year’s tax statement and to access helpful IRS links.

If you have questions, contact Jennifer Getsinger at jgetsing@georgefox.edu.

Emerging Leaders Internship application due Jan. 31

Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

Emerging Leaders Internship is designed to connect talented students of color with leadership-track, paid internships at top companies in the greater Portland area. It’s open to first year students, sophomores, juniors, seniors and recent grads.

Stop by the IDEA Center to get your resume and short essays reviewed. Applications are due Jan. 31!

To schedule an appointment, visit Handshake or stop by the IDEA Center’s front desk on the first floor of the Stevens Center.

Questions? Contact Mitzi Martinez at mmartinez@georgefox.edu.

Come to Koinonia tomorrow

Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

All are welcome at Koinonia tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center.

This Koinonia our theme is “Interrogating the Myth of the Model Minority.” We will have students and faculty speakers who will be sharing stories on how the model minority label has played into their lives.

Come for some worship, good conversation and snacks. Elective chapel credit will also be offered for the event. Hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, email Kaheela Reid at kreid15@georgefox.edu.

Come to the Clubs Fair today

Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

All campus clubs will have booths set up in Canyon Commons rooms 101 and 102 for students to explore from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today (Wednesday).

This will be a great time to find clubs that are doing awesome activities around your interests and to find new clubs that might interest you. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Questions? Contact Holly Hicks at hhicks16@georgefox.edu.

Apply to work in Hadlock Student Center

Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

Want to score one of the coolest jobs on campus? Now’s your chance!

The Hadlock Student Center is looking for individuals interested in rock climbing, marketing, refereeing, teaching fitness classes and more. Applications for staff and coordinator positions are open now in Handshake. Coordinator applications need to be received by 5 p.m. on Feb. 15 and staff applications by 5 p.m. on March 22.

Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

Let your voice be heard at spoken word event Feb. 8

Monday, January 28th, 2019

The Black Student Union is hosting a spoken word event at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, in Lemmons 8!

The theme is “Know the past, shape the future.” If anyone is interested in performing, please contact Ellie Watts at ewatts16@georgefox.edu to get involved. Your voice needs to be heard!

Audition for ‘Tutu’ film on Feb. 1

Monday, January 28th, 2019

The Tutu production team are looking for actors to fulfill eight roles in the film.

‘Tutu’ is a thesis film production directed by Coleman Weimer. This slice-of-life film follows 16-year-old Sam as he finds his place between two homes: his demanding Latinx family and the over-hospitable Anglo-American home of his friend with whom he stays for a night.

Please contact Kyle Swanson at kswanson15@geogefox.edu or Coleman Weimer at cweimer17@georgefox.edu for more information or to set up an audition.

Volunteers needed at ‘Night to Shine’ prom

Monday, January 28th, 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 is held on Feb. 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. Register here to help.

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

Emerging Leaders Internship application due Jan. 31

Monday, January 28th, 2019

Emerging Leaders Internship is designed to connect talented students of color with leadership-track, paid internships at top companies in the greater Portland area. It’s open to first-year students, sophomores, juniors, seniors and recent grads.

Stop by the IDEA center to get your resume and short essays reviewed. Applications are due Jan. 31!

To schedule an appointment, visit Handshake or stop by the IDEA Center’s front desk on the first floor of the Stevens Center.

Questions? Contact Mitzi Martinez at mmartinez@georgefox.edu.

Grab coffee with the Portland Police tomorrow

Monday, January 28th, 2019

Interested in working with the Portland Police? Stop by the Coffee Cottage conference room tomorrow (Wednesday) between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for coffee, pastries and conversation.

Questions? Please contact Grace Tissell at gtissell@georgefox.edu.

Apply to run for student government

Monday, January 28th, 2019

Want to run for a position in Student Government? Applications open on Monday, Feb. 4.

If you want to get involved, you can run for Student Body President, Student Body Vice President, Vice President of Finance, or Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Class Representative. Applications also require petitions/signatures and are due Feb. 18. Campaigning will begin on Feb. 25. Don’t miss this opportunity to be an integral leader on campus!

Questions about the positions, application, or campaigning? Contact Baily Sauls at bsauls15@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for pickleball and dodgeball

Monday, January 28th, 2019

Sign-ups for pickleball and dodgeball intramurals are live now.

Dodgeball is a one-day tournament, and pickleball will be a normal, co-ed league season. Pickleball team registration closes Feb. 4 and dodgeball registration closes Feb. 8. You can sign up for all intramural sports on imleagues.com. Questions? Contact Hannah Dugan at hdugan16@georgefox.edu.

All are welcome at the Clubs Fair tomorrow

Monday, January 28th, 2019

All campus clubs will have booths set up in Canyon Commons rooms 101 and 102 for students to explore from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow.
This will be a great time to find clubs that are doing awesome activities around your interests and to find new clubs that might interest you. We look forward to seeing everyone! Questions? Contact Holly Hicks at hhicks16@georgefox.edu.

Come view State of the Union address tonight in Canyon Commons

Monday, January 28th, 2019

You are invited to join the American Enterprise Institute for a free dinner and viewing of the president’s State of the Union address in Canyon Commons 103 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday).

Please join us to listen and discuss the president’s address. Please RSVP here. Questions? Contact amarshall17@georgefox.edu.

Tickets still available for theatre’s winter musical, ‘Jane Eyre’

Sunday, January 27th, 2019

The George Fox theatre department opens 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 Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 and Feb. 7-9 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include 2 p.m. matinee performances on Sunday, Feb. 3, and Sunday, Feb. 10. Open captioning will be available for the shows on Feb. 3 and Feb. 7.

Student tickets are free both Thursdays, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7. Bring your student ID to the door. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows.

Reserve your seat online and bring your George Fox ID with you to show at the door. You may also purchase additional tickets online. Tickets are also available for pick-up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

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

Come to business lecture by owner of Jersey Girl Pizza

Sunday, January 27th, 2019

All are invited to “From the Ground Up: The Recipe for Turning Around a Business” on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. in Portland Center 155.

This is a special guest talk on the business strategies leveraged to turn a local, failing pizza joint into a thriving business. Walt Porterfield, owner of Jersey Girl Pizza, will discuss his dedication, experience, and innovative process during this turnaround. He will be sharing his strategies and personal recipe for success!

Walt Porterfield purchased a failing pizza restaurant in 2016 in Hillsboro, Oregon, where yearly sales averaged just $74,000. Two and a half years and many improvements later, yearly sales have increased 6.5 times the original amount and are currently averaging $485,000.

Admission is free. Jersey Girl Pizza will be served (supplies are limited, please arrive on time). Please RSVP here. Questions? Contact Allie Duncan at aduncan@georgefox.edu.

Black Student Union hosts spoken word event

Sunday, January 27th, 2019

The Black Student Union is hosting a spoken word event at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, in Lemmons 8!

The theme is: “Know the past, shape the future.” If you are interested in performing, please contact Ellie Watts at ewatts16@georgefox.edu to get involved. Your voice needs to be heard!

All are welcome at the Clubs Fair

Sunday, January 27th, 2019

On Wednesday, Jan. 30, all campus clubs will have booths set up in Canyon Commons rooms 101 and 102 for students to explore from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This will be a great time to find clubs that are doing awesome activities around your interests and to find new clubs that might interest you. We look forward to seeing everyone! Questions? Contact Holly Hicks at hhicks16@georgefox.edu.