Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Campus Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Aid course on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28. The cost is $100 for George Fox students, $150 for staff/faculty and $225 for all others. Space in the class is limited, so please register early if interested.
Additional details can be found on the registration form. Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.
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Thursday, September 13th, 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.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Join the Swing Dance Club tomorrow (Saturday) in the Foxhole. Beginner lessons start at 6:30 p.m., followed by the intermediate dance at 7 p.m. and the open dance at 7:30 p.m.
Contact Andrea Alsager (aalsager17@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Elections have begun, and you may now vote for your ASC class representatives! To vote, click on this link. The ballot should take only two minutes to fill out.
The top two candidates with the most votes from each class will win the election. Voting is open through 5 p.m. today (Friday). Results will be posted shortly after. Good luck, candidates!
Questions? Contact Bailey Sauls (bsauls15@georgefox.edu).
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
UNI Worship night is happening on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Red Hills Church (115 3rd St.). It will be the place to be, and you’ll regret it if you miss out! We’ll meet on the quad at 7 p.m. and walk over together.
Join us for a high-energy, super awesome worship night that brings in musicians from all over the world. In this first meeting, a singer from the church Mosaic in Los Angeles will join us. Come worship however you want, whether that be jumping around or just sitting and watching. The idea is to bring people together and celebrate what God has done and what God is doing.
Will will have food, drinks, community, and even a DJ! Bring someone with you. God is gonna move!
You can follow uni.gfu on Instagram for updates. If you want to get involved musically, DM us at uni.gfu on Instagram.
Contact Nathan Brantingham (nbrantingham17@georgefox.edu) with questions.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Are you interested in addressing the issue of sex trafficking? Are you interested in partnering with an agency around the globe?
Come listen to Valerie Bellamy of Compassion First’s community development operations in East Java, Indonesia. She will be at the Portland Center (Room 155) from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20.
Bring your own lunch and find our more information about how you can get involved!
Contact Mickina Biagi (mbiagi14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Come watch your Bruins as the men’s soccer team opens conference play tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. with a rivalry game against Whitworth, followed by Whitman on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Both games will be at the Austin Sports Complex.
With a concession stand and the team currently playing some sweet soccer, an enjoyable time should be had by all.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Tonight (Friday), student activities is hosting the band Kings Kaleidoscope in Bauman Auditorium at 8 p.m.! Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Following the concert, at 11 p.m., there will be a campfire in the fire pit pavilion across campus! Be sure to make both!
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
The Canyon Chaos Relay is today (Friday) at 4 p.m. at the fire pit pavilion. This event is for living area points, which will be posted soon. This a great way to get athletes involved with events.
The event has three parts …
- Teams of two relay: The team of two with the most laps around the canyon trail in an hour is the winning team.
- Men’s, women’s and coed categories: These teams will receive prizes based on times, teamwork and laps, etc.
- Living areas: The living area with the most total laps done by all its residents who participate wins points for the living area competition.
Got questions? Write activities@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
The Hadlock Student Center will host a grand opening the week of Sept. 17. Thank you for your patience as we finalize construction and complete the permitting process with the city.
Stay tuned for an update with details for the grand opening event. We can’t wait to share this amazing facility with the campus community very soon!
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Join our Latinx Heritage Club meeting at 7 p.m. tonight (Friday) as we learn about Hispanic Heritage Month, the anniversary of a few Latin American countries, and about some influential Hispanic figures. This will also be a great opportunity to interact and build relationships with club members, officers and new students. We’ll meet in the Intercultural Resource Center.
All are welcome! Contact David Pascual-Matias (dpascualmatias16@georgefox.edu) for more information.
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2018
The physical therapy program is offering $50 gift cards for healthy participants without a history of an Achilles tendinopathy to take part in a study.
Please email sgarner17@georgefox.edu for more information.
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Wednesday, September 12th, 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.
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2018
Change up your afternoon routine and join us for a compelling lecture by Bishop Todd Hunter: “Taking Jesus Serious: A Teaching on Mark 1:14-15.†It’s today (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available to all students who attend.
Todd is the founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others and founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, California. He is author of Christianity Beyond Belief: Following Jesus for the Sake of Others, Giving Church Another Chance, The Outsider Interviews, The Accidental Anglican, and Our Favorite Sins.
Contact Nancy Schifferdecker (nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu) for more information.
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Wednesday, September 12th, 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, Â 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.
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2018
Commuters: Please take three minutes to complete this Commuter Interest Survey.
The results from this survey will help us to plan events and provide services that are most beneficial to you. Let us know how we can best serve you by completing this short survey. All individuals who complete the survey between now until Thursday, Sept. 15, at 11:55Â p.m. will be entered to win one of 10 $5 Chapters gift cards.
If you have any questions, please email Kristi Welker, director of Commuter Life, at kwelker@georgefox.edu.
Follow us on Instagram @gfucommuterlife to stay up-to-date with Commuter Life happenings!
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2018
Elections have begun, and you may now vote for your ASC class representatives! To vote, click on this link. The ballot should take only two minutes to fill out.
The top two candidates with the most votes from each class will win the election. Voting is open through 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday). Results will be posted shortly after. Good luck, candidates!
Questions? Contact Bailey Sauls (bsauls15@georgefox.edu).
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2018
Please join us for worship in Spanish tonight (Thursday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the FoxHole. We’ll worship, sing songs of praise, and share the Word in Spanish (and also share some snacks). ¡Te esperamos!
Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferd@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2018
Elections have begun, and you may now vote for your ASC class representatives! To vote, click on this link. The ballot should take only two minutes to fill out.
The top two candidates with the most votes from each class will win the election. Voting is open until this Friday, Sept. 14, at 5 p.m. Results will be posted shortly after. Good luck, candidates!
Questions? Contact Bailey Sauls (bsauls15@georgefox.edu).
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2018
Tryouts for the dance team for basketball season is this Friday, Sept. 14, at 5:45 p.m. in the racquetball court in the Wheeler Sports Center. Come ready to workout, learn a dance and try out the same night!
Questions? Contact advisor Adina McConaughey (amcconaughey@georgefox.edu).
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