Spring Convocation is set for April 23

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

Join us in Bauman Auditorium on Tuesday, April 23, 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.

Schedule end-of-semester ARC appointments today

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

Do you want help with a paper? Are you looking for support on how to stay organized and study for tests as finals get closer?

Book an appointment with the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and finish the semester strong. Be sure to schedule early, because appointments fill up quickly this time of year.

Email the_arc@georgefox.edu or visit arcschedule.georgefox.edu to schedule an appointment.

See ‘The Amish Project’ performed this week

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

Come see George Fox theatre’s production of The Amish Project, showing in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19!

The Amish Project is a fictional exploration of the Nickel Mines shooting of an Amish schoolhouse in 2006. Community members in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, share their stories and experiences as they struggle to find God in this story of real-life, radical forgiveness.

Tickets are sold at the door for a recommended donation of $7 or pay-what-you-will.

Questions? Contact Hope Bellinger at hbellinger16@georgefox.edu.

Come to Spanish Senior Gala this Wednesday

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

Come support our graduating Spanish majors as they present their senior projects at the Spanish Senior Gala this Wednesday, April 17, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Lemmons 13.

Refreshments will be served. Spanish majors and minors are required to attend.

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

Become a tutor for fall semester

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

Would you like to help other students learn through one-on-one tutoring? Consider becoming a tutor for the fall 2019 semester!

As an independent tutor, you can help George Fox students, local high school students, and others in the Newberg community while earning a little extra money. Sign up here if you are interested in this opportunity.

For a step-by-step guide to help you get started on the Tutor Matching Service platform, click here.

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

Graduates: Sign up to receive veteran honor cord

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

We would like to honor you for your service. If you are a veteran who will be graduating this spring or summer semester and you would like to wear a red, white and blue honor cord to signify your veteran status, then we ask that you sign into your George Fox email and complete the form at this link.

If you do not complete the form, a cord cannot be issued. You may submit your forms now through Friday, April 26.

Questions? Contact Sherri Moore at smoore@georgefox.edu.

Schedule physical activity counseling with PT students

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

Are you interested in increasing your physical activity but unsure of what to do? Schedule an appointment for health counseling with a licensed physical therapist and PT students.

These appointments are in the Roberts Center on Fridays for 30 minutes and include physical fitness testing, safe exercise counseling, and ideas to increase activity.

Call 503-550-6837 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

Come to Coffee Cottage Open Mic this Saturday

Sunday, April 14th, 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 this Saturday, April 20.

Come at 6:45 p.m. to fill in your slot or 7 p.m. if you plan to watch the fun. Join us at the Coffee Cottage at 808 East Hancock Street.

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

Contact Araya Glancy at aglancy16@georgefox.edu for more information.

Apply for summer housing before Thursday

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

Are you staying in the area over summer and need an affordable place to live? The summer housing application is now live in your MyGFU housing portal!

Whether you are working on campus, have a job off campus, or are completing research, on-campus housing is available to all. The deadline for signing up is Thursday, April 18. Find out more information here.

Questions? Contact housing@georgefox.edu.

Volunteer for Night Strike event to help the homeless

Saturday, April 13th, 2019

Night Strike, on Thursday, April 25, at 4 p.m., is an event aimed at helping those in need and those without homes in Portland.

If you are interested in volunteering, contact Meghan Elford at melford17@georgefox.edu and she will send you more information.

Black Student Union hosts cookout tonight

Saturday, April 13th, 2019

Join the Black Student Union in celebrating the end of the year and our graduating seniors tonight (Sunday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Intercultural Resource Center.

There is a $5 entrance fee for food. All are welcome!

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

Buy a foxy T-shirt and support students

Saturday, April 13th, 2019

A team of students in a marketing management class are selling George Fox-related T-shirts for a limited time only. Choose yours today! The shirts are only $15.

Contact Tyler Ridings at tridings15@georgefox.edu for purchases or with questions. Follow us on Instagram @foxyshirts to see designs and more foxy fun.

Join Catholic students at Go Fish Getaway

Friday, April 12th, 2019

Catholic Fellowship students at George Fox would like to invite you to join them at the Go Fish Getaway retreat the weekend after Easter, Friday, April 26, through Sunday, April 28.

We will dive into the topic of conversion and explore the different aspects of what that means for us on this journey of faith. This weekend getaway is an opportunity to spend time with the larger Catholic student community in Oregon, participate in talks, engage in small group discussions, attend adoration, and have fun on the beach!

Registration is open now. Check out the website for more information.

Don’t let the registration fee be an obstacle! Let Maricruz Arias know at
marias15@georgefox.edu if you would like to be part of this amazing experience.

Learn the Charleston at Swing Dance Club tonight

Friday, April 12th, 2019

Join the Swing Dance Club tonight (Saturday) in the FoxHole from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and learn to dance the Charleston.

Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager at aalsager17@georgefox.edu.

Watch for vehicle registration opening for fall semester

Friday, April 12th, 2019

Students: All of the registration information you will need in order to register your vehicle for next fall will be coming out around late June or early July.

Please keep watching your email, the Daily Bruin, and the Campus Public Safety Facebook page for the dates when registration will open on myGFU!

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

Have brunch with the French Club at La Provence

Friday, April 12th, 2019

The French Club is opening up their yearly brunch to the student body! We will be meeting at La Provence at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, to enjoy good food and taste a bit of culture. The meals will be partially subsidized.

RSVP and get more information by contacting Libby Kerns at lkerns17@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Black Student Union events

Friday, April 12th, 2019

The Black Student Union is hoping to get a better understanding of engagement with their events and meetings. This survey should take less than two minutes. Thank you for participating!

Questions? Contact Romare Ashford at rashford16@georgfox.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.

Apply to work as a painter this summer

Friday, April 12th, 2019

College Pro is currently hiring painters for those sticking around for the summer. The painter role is a fun and challenging position, ideal for someone wanting to get hands-on work experience and make money over the summer.

Painters will work outside with a crew of two to three people. Working with friends is encouraged, so apply together if you wish! Training is provided; therefore, no experience is necessary

Questions? Contact Lucas Rodmyre at lrodmyre16@georgefox.edu.

Attend Go Fish retreat with Catholic Fellowship students

Thursday, April 11th, 2019

Catholic Fellowship students at George Fox would like to invite you to join them at the Go Fish Getaway the weekend after Easter, Friday, April 26, through Sunday, April 28.

We will dive into the topic of conversion and explore the different aspects of what that means for us on this journey of faith. This weekend getaway is an opportunity to spend time with the larger Catholic student community in Oregon, participate in talks, engage in small group discussions, attend adoration, and have fun on the beach!

Registration is open now. Check out the website for more information.

Don’t let the registration fee be an obstacle! Let Maricruz Arias know at
marias15@georgefox.edu if you would like to be part of this amazing experience.

Survey: Selecting off-campus study programs

Thursday, April 11th, 2019

The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities is currently working to deepen their understanding of how students select off-campus study programs and what they are looking for in off-campus study program experiences.

We’d like to encourage you to be part of their process by taking this survey. It will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and your answers will remain anonymous. All students who complete the survey will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Please submit your responses no later than Wednesday, May 1.

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