Register for Feb. 19 Job and Internship Fair

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Come join us for the Job and Internship Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 – 103!

Employers throughout the Portland area and beyond will be attending the fair to talk with students from all majors as a recruiting opportunity for their jobs and internships.

This is an incredible networking opportunity for students to connect with industry-leading companies such as Nike, Nordstrom, the Portland Police Bureau, the Portland Timbers, ProScribe, Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics, and the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette.

If you are planning to attend the fair, be sure to register and confirm your attendance for the event through our web page on Handshake.

Questions? Contact Grace Tissell at gtissell@georgefox.edu or stop by our office on the first floor of Stevens.

Be an extra in ‘Blind Date’ student film

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Want to be in a movie? Come to Hoover 105 on Sunday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and be an extra in Blind Date, an APW student film.

Food will be provided. Wear your normal clothes, but no logos may be prominently displayed. Feel free to bring a backpack and homework as well.

Questions? Contact Abigail Magsarili at amagsarili15@georgefox.edu.

Deadline for McMinnville WORKS internships is this Friday

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

The deadline to apply for McMinnville WORKS internships is 5 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 15! Complete the online application here.

McMinnville WORKS is a nine-week paid summer internship program with 20 opportunities in over 15 companies and businesses in McMinnville. These internships run from mid-June to mid-August and are available to all majors.

The IDEA Center is ready to help you with your resume, cover letter, and short video. Make an appointment by calling 503-554-2330 or through Handshake.

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

Listen to talk on healthy relationships Feb. 18

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

All are invited to hear Christine Guzman of Azusa Pacific University share about how self-care relates to relationships on Monday, Feb. 18, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

Discussions will include how to communicate and listen for affirmative consent in relationships, how to set healthy boundaries for yourself, and how to develop a strong support network among your peers so you can flourish while on campus.

Questions? Contact Brett Meyers at bmeyers@georgefox.edu.

Come to commuter lunch next Wednesday, Feb. 20

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Join us for a commuter lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the FoxHole. Please note that this lunch is exclusively for undergraduate commuter students. 

We look forward to seeing you there! Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker, director of Commuter Life, at kwelker@georgefox.edu.

Come to Chamber Orchestra’s performance tonight

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Celebrate Valentine’s Day tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium with a performance of Argentinian, Cuban and Hungarian dances by the George Fox University Chamber Orchestra.

This is a short preview concert, as the ensemble will perform at the All Northwest Music Educator’s Conference tomorrow (Friday).

Questions? Contact Rebekah Hanson at rhanson@georgefox.edu.

Commuter Life is hiring student leaders

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Commuter Life is hiring five student leaders for next year.

The Commuter Life student team is committed to improving the commuter experience and helping commuters feel known. If you have a heart for this ministry, we would love for you to apply.

Applications for the Commuter Life coordinator role have been extended to Monday, Feb. 18. Applications for the commuter assistant role are open now until March 1. All position postings and links to the applications are on Handshake.

If you have questions, reach out to Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2308.

Women’s soccer team sells roses and drinks today

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

The women’s soccer team is selling roses, hot cocoa, and coffee today (Thursday) from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. outside the Bruin Den. Buy a rose for your special someone and warm up your hands with a hot drink!

Questions? Contact Daria Brandt at dbrandt17@georgefox.edu.

Find your lost items at Campus Public Safety office

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Did you know that the Campus Public Safety office is the home of the Lost and Found? If you have found something, please bring it promptly to our office so it has a better chance of being reunited with its owner. Please come to our office if you have lost something and we will check for you, and if we don’t have it we will note it on a master list.

However, due to the daily arrival of lost items and our very limited storage space, we will only be able to keep items for a maximum of two weeks before donating them to charitable causes, so please don’t delay if you have lost something!

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

Bon Appetit is selling Valentine treats

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Stop by the Bruin Den or Bruin Bites today and pick up a delicious Valentine treat for yourself or someone special! We’re selling house-baked chocolate cupcakes with raspberry buttercream, chocolate dipped pretzels, and Valentine-themed cookies.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.

Consider starting a club to address student food insecurity

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Are you interested in taking aim at the growing problem of food insecurity among college students? Please consider forming a student club to think of ways to help alleviate this problem on our campus.

If you are interested in starting such a club, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Photography Club meets tonight

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Join the Photography Club tonight (Thursday) 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.

Get your Sadie Hawkins Dance tickets now

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Tickets for the Sadie Hawkins Dance are officially on sale!

Tickets for either the Sternwheeler or the Portland Spirit will be sold at the Bruin Store for $10 each between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. today (Thursday) and tomorrow. There is a limited amount sold for each boat, so make sure to purchase yours while supplies last.

Boarding for the dance begins at 9 p.m. Friday night at the Portland riverfront.

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Support PT students’ Africa serve trip by entering raffle tomorrow

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

The university’s doctor of physical therapy program is hosting one last 50/50 raffle fundraiser to help raise funds for their Africa serve trip this summer.

Starting at 8 p.m., you can purchase tickets at their table in the Wheeler Sports Center’s lobby or from students walking through the stands during the first half of the men’s basketball game tomorrow (Friday).

When you purchase a raffle ticket, you will be entered into a drawing to win half of the money raised from this event. The winner will be announced at halftime.

Thank you for your support. For more information or to donate directly, contact Monica Martinez at martinezm13@georgefox.edu.

Juniors are encouraged to apply for senior class representative positions

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Applications to run for Student Government are going strong, and ASC wants to encourage all current juniors to run for senior class representative positions. These positions require a fairly small time commitment and are a great way to leave an impact as a leader during your last year at Fox.

You can apply here. Questions? Contact Bailey Sauls at bsauls15@georgefox.edu.

Lecture ‘Why It Might Be OK to Make Bad Choices’ presented Monday

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

George Fox University’s Department of History, Sociology and Politics presents “Why It Might Be OK to Make Bad Choices.” All are invited to attend this lecture given by Bill Glod this Monday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Glod is the academic program officer at the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University. He is responsible for managing a portfolio of more than 100 graduate students around the world who study the ideas of liberty.

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

Learn APA style at workshop today

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Join the Academic Resource Center for an APA workshop with Professor Sue O’Donnell today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Learn the details of the APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more.

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

Works of Beethoven, Chopin performed on Feb. 21

Tuesday, February 12th, 2019

The works of Beethoven and Chopin will be performed on the George Fox stage when Bösendorfer Educational Artist Kenn Willson presents his “Encounters with Beethoven and Chopin” concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in Bauman Auditorium.

Students and employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased for $12 (general admission), $8 (seniors and alumni), and $6 (students and children under 12). They may be purchased online at this link or by calling the school’s box office at 503-554-3844.

Willson will perform Beethoven’s Ecossaises Dances, German Dance #1, Sonata Op. 31 #3Movement 2 (Scherzo), Sonata Op. 27 #2 (“Moonlight”) and Ode to Joy. His Chopin repertoire includes Prelude Op. 28 #4, Prelude Op. 28 #6, and Ballade, Op. 47.

More on the concert is available on this webpage.

Student Involvement announces upcoming events

Tuesday, February 12th, 2019

Don’t miss these events!

  • This Friday night, Feb. 15, Sadie Hawkins Dance boarding begins at 9 p.m. at the Portland riverfront. A few tickets remain for sale in the bookstore.
  • Friday, Feb. 22 – Game Night from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center
  • Friday, March 1 – Heaven’s Kitchen from 8 to 10 p.m. in Canyon Commons. This will be a living area cooking competition.
  • Thursday, March 7 – Movie Night from 7 to 10 p.m. in Hadlock Student Center
  • Friday, March 8 – Hip Hop Dance from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Edwards-Holman Science Center Atrium

Questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.

Join university photo and video shoots

Tuesday, February 12th, 2019

Are you interested in joining video and photo shoots? The university’s marketing department is often in need of students to participate in video and photo shoots around campus.

If you are interested, please fill out this form and we will reach out when we have opportunities. Questions? Contact Sarah Reid at sreid@georgefox.edu.