Want to practice your Spanish?

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

Want to practice your Spanish? You are invited to join us at the Spanish Table/Mesa in Canyon Commons each Monday, anytime between noon and 1:30 p.m. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the entire time (lunch is not included).

Carson Tidland, a senior Spanish major, will be leading the discussion. Sessions will meet through Monday, Dec. 3. Both students and employees are welcome!

Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferd@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

All invited to hear Bob Harder speak at Bruins Lead this morning

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

Join us today (Thursday) as we welcome Bob Harder, dean of the College of Engineering, to speak at Bruins Lead, a forum designed for our coaches to share about leadership development and what it means to lead openly. We will meet from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Wheeler 208.

Bruins Lead is open to anyone who is interested in furthering their leadership skills. Come and learn from some of the best!

Questions? Contact Elise Trask (etrask@georgefox.edu).

Please be sure to fill out Serve Day feedback form

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

Thank you for your amazing participation in Serve Day! It was a great day of service, and we keep hearing encouraging news from our community partners.

More than 2,000 people were involved in Serve Day in various ways. This means more than 2,000 people saw different sides of Serve Day; we are eager to learn about these experiences.

If you have any feedback you’d like to share regarding Serve Day, we’d be happy to receive it. Please use this form to offer that feedback.

Don’t forget Koinonia gathering tonight in Canyon Commons

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

Don’t forget Koinonia tonight (Thursday)! In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the intercultural life office is partnering with our Latinx Heritage Club to host this event at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103!

We will have worship, good food and engage in conversations about immigration. We would love for you to join us! All we ask is that you bring your culture and be ready to learn about others. Elective chapel credit will be offered for this event.

Contact Kaheela Reid (kreid15@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Need to renew or apply for a passport? Swing by Bauman today or tomorrow

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

The Passport Days event begins today (Thursday)! Today and tomorrow, a U.S. Postal Service representative will be on the Newberg campus to take your photo and assist you with applying for or renewing your passport. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby of Bauman Auditorium both days.

To calculate how much your passport will be, visit this link. You can pay by either check or cash; credit cards will not be accepted. Don’t forget to bring a valid photo ID, birth certificate and Social Security card.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver (rsilver@georgefox.edu).

Sign up for intramural disc golf tournament

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

The Hadlock Student Center will be hosting a disc golf tournament at Hoover Park this Saturday, Sept. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon. Hoover Park is situated well within walking distance from the Newberg campus. Disc golf is an individual sport, so don’t worry about finding a team. However, feel free to invite friends!

All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students.

Sign-ups are now live on IMLeagues.

Questions? Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu).

All invited to join Game Night Club tomorrow

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

Game Night Club is having the first meeting of the semester tomorrow (Friday) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the FoxHole. There will be both traditional games and strategy games, as well as snacks! Feel free to bring any games you would want to play if you desire. See you there!

Questions? Contact Anna Kennedy (akennedy15@georgefox.edu) or Carly Fisher-Francis (cfisherfrancis17@georgefox.edu).

Don’t forget to donate to Door to Grace this week

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

Hey everyone! We are going to doing a hygiene/food/clothing drive for an amazing company called Door to Grace. They help bring family and love to sexually exploited children.

Drop off your donations at our three current locations: tables at chapel, the SpIL office, or the bin outside the library. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 21.

Email Meghan Elford (melford17@georgefox.edu) or visit the SpIL website to learn more.

Join us today for grand opening of Hadlock Student Center

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

The long-awaited grand opening of the Hadlock Student Center is today (Wednesday) from 3 to 6 p.m. We will have games and giveaways going on all afternoon, and you don’t want to miss out!

We will begin normal operating hours on Thursday, Sept. 20. If you haven’t already, please take a few moments to complete the required liability form and review the facility policies.

We are so excited to share this beautiful new facility with the campus community and help you find your fit!

Contact Rob Simpson (simpsonr@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Interested in joining the debate team? Come to meeting tonight

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

Are you interested in joining the debate team but aren’t quite sure what you’re getting into? Come to the informational meeting tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 7 p.m. in Minthorn 200. You will get to meet coach Shannon Scott and the current team, learn more about the different events that we compete in, and ask any questions that you may have.

And yes, of course, pizza will be provided. We hope to see you all there. If you have any questions, please email georgefoxforensics@gmail.com.

Survey: Fox Jam

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

How did you like Fox Jam? Did you not go? Let us know what you thought in this quick three-question survey!

Fox Jam Survey

Rep from sporting goods industry speaks on campus tomorrow

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

You’re invited to come hear from Rob Langstaff at the next College of Business Industry Insiders tomorrow (Thursday) from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Canyon Commons 102.

For the last two years, Rob has been the VP of international business for KEEN Footwear. He brought with him rich experiences and deep knowledge after spending 17 years at Adidas in Germany and Japan, and another two years leading the Brooks Running Brand in the Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets.

A free lunch is provided if you RSVP. You can RSVP here. Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Come learn APA style at workshop on Sept. 27

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

Join the Academic Resource Center for an APA workshop with professor Sue O’Donnell on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Hoover 105.

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

Questions? Contact Maddie Lowen (mlowen@georgefox.edu).

All invited to Third Culture Kids meeting tonight

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

All are welcome to the Third Culture Kids (TCK) meeting at the International Resource Center (1110 E. Sheridan St.) tonight (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m. We will have food and games, so come prepared to have a great time!

TCK  is a community for missionary kids, anyone who grew up in another culture, or for anyone interested in missions looking for a community. Throughout the year, we will have panels, movies, spoken words and opportunities to simply hang out and relax together.

Questions? Contact Gwen Thomas (gthomas17@georgefox.edu).

Hadlock Student Center climbing wall orientation is today

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

Are you interested in climbing and learning about the wall that is part of the Hadlock Student Center? Swing by during the grand opening today (Wednesday) from 3 to 6 p.m. to participate in a climbing wall orientation. These will run every half hour starting at 3 p.m. to help familiarize the George Fox community with how to utilize this space. Anyone who wants to climb or boulder in the student center will need to go through an orientation before climbing.

If you can’t make it during the grand opening, consider signing up for one of the orientation or belay classes through IMLeagues under the Fitness section. Classes will primarily be offered during climbing wall hours: Monday through Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, 3 to 6 p.m.

Contact Emma Jorgensen (ejorgensen16@georgefox.edu) or Keith Schneider (kschneid@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Make plans to attend Terri Crawford’s retirement party Sept. 26

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

Join us in celebration to bid bon voyage to Terri Crawford after 25 years of service as a financial aid counselor, compassionately assisting students and families.

Plan to gather in the Stevens Center Atrium on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

Terri plans to begin her retirement by setting off with her husband to put some major miles on their RV and enjoy a much-deserved leisurely start to their mornings.

Still need a work-study job?

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

The custodial department is still looking for individuals interested in working with a team or individually in a variety of cleaning tasks, including bathrooms, classrooms, offices, lobbies and dorm floors.

If you have an extra two hours a day, Monday through Friday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., contact us! Most positions work during those hours. The hourly wage is $10.75. You will receive individual training from your supervisor for your particular assigned area.

If interested, login to Handshake and search for “Custodial” or go to this link for our Placement Questionnaire. Fill out the form completely, giving us as much information as possible indicating any preference of your work schedule, assigned work area and/or supervisor. This will help us place you quicker. Print it off and either mail or deliver it to Plant Services at Box #6446 with a completed Student Application.

Copies of the Placement Questionnaire are also available in the Thomas Center. After we have reviewed your information and have assigned you to a specific area, you will be notified to come to the Thomas Center to sign an offer letter and complete any additional paperwork in order to start working.

If you have any questions, please email Dwayne Astleford (dastlefo@georgefox.edu).

Sign up now for stress management class

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Are worry and fear getting in the way? Sign up for “Facing the Real World: A Stress Management Class” offered by the Health and Counseling Center.

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 20,  and running for four weeks, you’ll learn strategies to manage and overcome your stress and anxiety. Space is limited to 15 people. Classes meet from 6 to 7 p.m. each week in the Health and Counseling Center’s classroom.

Call 503-554-2340 to sign up or for more details.

Interested in social work major? Attend an info session

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

Are you interested in helping people? Have you ever considered a degree in social work? Social work is a profession for those with a desire to help people improve their lives.

If this sounds exciting to you, please stop by one of our info sessions to find out more about the major and about the many opportunities a degree in social work can provide! We will be hosting a morning session Thursday, Oct. 18, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. in Stevens 109 (donuts will be served!), and an evening session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Stevens 101 (pizza will be served!)

Faculty, please tell your students about this opportunity! Contact Kim Rapp (rappk@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Take your talent to the Coffee Cottage this Saturday

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

Have you ever wanted to present your slam poetry? Original music? Stand-up comedy? Interpretive dance? Or anything in between?

Try it all at Cottage Open Mic this Saturday, Sept. 22! It’s a low-stakes way to try something new. Show up at 6:45 p.m. to fill in you slot, or 7 p.m. if you’d rather watch the fun.

Join us at the Coffee Cottage, 808 E Hancock St. Contact Araya Glancy (aglancy16@georgefox.edu) for more information.