Are business students scoundrels? Hear from economics majors and find out

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

Do business courses legitimize unscrupulous behavior? Do Christians and non-Christians have a different attitude about acceptable business practices?

Come to Hoover 103 on Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 4 to 5 p.m. and hear original research by economics majors Gary Buckley and Caleb Reynolds on these questions and others related to how people behave in the marketplace.

Contact Nate Peach (npeach@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Donate cold-weather items for the homeless by Monday

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the Social Work Club will be creating cold-weather kits for those experiencing homelessness!

We would greatly appreciate any donations, including socks, gloves, hats, Chapstick, toothbrushes, toothpaste, aspirin, oatmeal packets, instant soup, snacks, and Ziplock bags. Please bring all donations to the Meridian Street House no later than Monday, Nov. 26.

Questions? Contact Michelle Connolly (mconnolly15@georgefox.edu).

Now is the time to check out donor-funded scholarships

Monday, November 19th, 2018

The best place to find scholarships is in your own backyard! Apply for 2019-20 donor-funded scholarships, available exclusively for current undergraduate students. You can find the application on MyGFU under “Newberg UG Scholarships.”

Tip: Some scholarships require a letter of recommendation. These are due the same day Scholarship Manager closes on Jan. 21, 2019. Complete the application early to give your references time to write letters!

Questions? Contact Jordan Nelson (jnelson@georgefox.edu).

Veterans: Order your honor cords for midyear commencement

Monday, November 19th, 2018

If you are a veteran who will be graduating this fall, congratulations! If you would like to show your status as a veteran by wearing a red, white and blue cord at midyear commencement, please sign up using this link.

You must complete the form to be issued a cord. The deadline to submit the application is Friday, Nov. 30.

If you have questions, please email veterans@georgefox.edu.

Join us for Thanksgiving Chapel this morning

Monday, November 19th, 2018

The entire community is invited to join us for our annual Thanksgiving Chapel this morning (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. We will sing songs of Thanksgiving led by Olivia Pothoff, hear stories of thankfulness from students and employees, and take communion together.

We hope to see you there!

Join Koinonia for worship and discussion Nov. 29

Monday, November 19th, 2018

This month the Office of Intercultural Life is partnering with Global Village for Koinonia. Please join us for worship and discussion in Canyon Commons on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. on what life is like away from home for our international students.

We will provide light snacks, and elective chapel credit will be offered!

If you have any questions, please contact Kaheela Reid at kreid15@georgefox.edu.
See you there!

Please fill out Professional Writing survey

Monday, November 19th, 2018

If you have any interest in the fields of public relations, journalism or a similar communication-related field, please take a few minutes to fill out this survey. The data will be used in a final essay for Professional Writing.

The survey can be accessed here.

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.

Thank you for your help!

– Sarah Henry

Know the Canyon Commons dining hours for Thanksgiving weekend

Monday, November 19th, 2018

Hours of operation in the dining room will change over Thanksgiving weekend as follows:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 21: Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; dinner from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 22: Brunch from 10:30 to 1 a.m.; Thanksgiving dinner from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24: Brunch from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; dinner from 5 to 5:45 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 25: Brunch from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; dinner from 5 to 7 p.m.

Regular hours of operation resume Monday, Nov. 26.

Happy Thanksgiving to you from all of us at Bon Appetit!

Donate cold-weather items for the homeless by Nov. 26

Monday, November 19th, 2018

On Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the FoxHole, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., the Social Work Club will be creating cold-weather kits for those experiencing homelessness!

We would greatly appreciate any donations, including socks, gloves, hats, Chapstick, toothbrushes, toothpaste, aspirin, oatmeal packets, instant soup, snacks, and Ziplock bags. Please bring all donations to the social work house (Meridian Street House) no later than Monday, Nov. 26.

Questions? Contact Michelle Connolly (mconnolly15@georgefox.edu).

Be aware of Thanksgiving closures for Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Cafe

Monday, November 19th, 2018

The Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Cafe will be closing at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, and all cafes will be closed through the weekend, reopening on Monday, Nov. 26, with regular hours of operation.

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Bon Appetit!

Fill out ‘Understanding College Students’ Opinions of LGBTQ+ Population’ survey

Monday, November 19th, 2018

Social work seniors are conducting a survey on students’ opinions of the LGBTQ+ population. If you are an undergraduate student at George Fox University and are within the ages of 18 to 23, we would love it if you would take the time to fill out this survey!

Thank you for participating; we really appreciate your input!

– Katherine McCombs, Emily Schreiber, Caitlin Fettig

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.

Please participate in student safety survey

Monday, November 19th, 2018

A group of social work seniors is conducting a study on students’ opinions of their personal safety on campus. If you are a student who attends classes at the Newberg campus, we would appreciate if you took a few minutes to fill out the survey. Students of any age and program are invited to participate.

Thank you for taking the time to participate; we are grateful for the feedback.

– KariAnna Kuklinski, Michelle Connolly, Yesenia Hernandez, and Pablo Gaspar-Lopez

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.

Now is the time to apply for donor-funded scholarships for 2019-20

Sunday, November 18th, 2018

The best place to find scholarships is in your own backyard! Apply for 2019-20 donor-funded scholarships, available exclusively for current undergraduate students.

Tip: Some scholarships require a letter of recommendation. These are due the same day Scholarship Manager closes on Jan. 21, 2019. Complete the application early to give your references time to write letters!

Faculty, please let students know about these scholarships.

Questions? Contact Jordan Nelson (jnelson@georgefox.edu).

Learn to make healthy holiday food at cooking demo tonight

Sunday, November 18th, 2018

The Nutrition Matters grant at George Fox is sponsoring upcoming cooking demonstrations. If you would like to learn how to make a healthy meal, join us in Canyon Commons tonight (Monday) from 7 to 8 p.m. to learn how to make healthy holiday food!

Emily Forbes, a George Fox alumna and local nutritionist, is passionate about helping students learn to make healthy meals. You will walk away with knowledge on how to make a dish, a sample, and the recipe! It’s like watching a cooking show, but you actually get to taste the food! Join us! Both students and employees are welcome.

Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker by emailing kwelker@georgefox.edu.

Consent to a paperless W2 and be entered to win $50 gift card

Sunday, November 18th, 2018

Congratulations to Alison Houglum for winning our second raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card!

Do you want to be the third winner? Alison signed up to save a tree and win $50 by consenting to a paperless W2 tax form. You can do the same, and it takes less than a minute!

Log in to MyGFU here, check the consent box on the payroll form and click submit. Your current status should say “Consent Received.” Make sure it does before logging out!

The drawing for the third winner will occur at the end of the month. All students who sign up by the end of November to receive their W2 tax form as an electronic PDF will be entered to win!

Contact Ethan Shafe (eshafe14@georgefox.edu) for more information.

French cheese and bread served up tomorrow night in Bruin Den

Sunday, November 18th, 2018

The French Club is hosting an open-house style night of French cheese in the Bruin Den! Join us between 7 and 9 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday).

All students, French-speaking or not, are welcome to come and try the cheese. Bread and related appetizers will also be provided. Please come and join us in enjoying some of the most delicious elements of French culture!

Contact Libby Kerns (lkerns17@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Do you have hip, knee or ankle pain? Physical therapy looking for volunteers

Sunday, November 18th, 2018

The Graduate School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the lower extremity. If you have a problem with your hip, knee, ankle or foot, our lab is the place to be!

Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to take care of your condition. Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session beginning at 12:30 p.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Roberts Center.

Please email or call Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up.

We hope you can join us!

Fill out ASC survey and be entered to win Amazon gift card

Sunday, November 18th, 2018

Your ASC Student Government is conducting a survey to hear what you are passionate about! If you have ideas, concerns or changes you want to see on campus, please take a few minutes to fill out this survey.

This feedback will really help us represent you to the best of our ability. Plus, by filling it out you get entered to win an Amazon gift card!

Thanks!

If you have questions, please email Bailey Sauls (bsauls15@georgefox.edu).

Fill out survey to offer your input about on-campus coffee

Sunday, November 18th, 2018

How do you feel about the coffee selections offered at the Bruin Den, Bridge Cafe, or Bruin Bites? Want to see a change?

The senior class representatives are collecting information about students’ coffee preferences in order to assess what students want to see on campus and what changes could be made. Respondents will be entered into a drawing for one of two $5 gift cards.

Fill out the survey here.

Questions? Email Anna Dirkse (adirkse15@georgefox.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.

Claim your lost items before Thanksgiving

Sunday, November 18th, 2018

Please come to the Campus Public Safety office to look for your lost items BEFORE leaving for Thanksgiving break on Wednesday, Nov. 21, as all unclaimed items will be donated to charitable causes at 3 p.m. on Nov. 21.

If you have FOUND items, please get them to the Campus Public Security office as soon as possible!

Contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu) for more information.