Guest Dreisbach presents Constitution Day address tonight

Sunday, September 16th, 2018

The campus community is invited to a free Constitution Day address, “The Bible and the American Constitutional Tradition,” by guest speaker Daniel L. Dreisbach tonight (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Dreisbach is a professor in the School of Public Affairs at American University. He earned a doctor of philosophy degree from Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar, and a juris doctor degree from the University of Virginia. He has authored or edited 10 books, including, most recently, Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers.

Later this week, a second talk, “Liberty, License, and Virtuous Self-Government in John Milton’s Writings,” will be presented by David Urban, an English professor from Calvin College, on Friday, Sept. 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Urban has written and edited numerous works about Milton.

Contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu for more information.

New pickleball league open to all

Sunday, September 16th, 2018

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a doubles pickleball league! It will run Tuesday, Sept. 18, to Thursday, Oct. 18. The league is open for sign-ups in IMLeagues, so go find a partner and sign up!

All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Fox Film Club meets tonight in Lemmons 4

Sunday, September 16th, 2018

Interested in getting involved with the Fox Film Club? Come to our informational meeting tonight (Monday) at 7 p.m. in Lemmons 4.

We will be discussing plans for the upcoming year while enjoying free ice cream. We’ll have lots of important information about what films we’ll be watching and about possible industry professionals coming into talk about films. We will also discuss what will be happening with the Fox Film Festival this year and how students can be involved with the entire process.

This club and meeting is open to cinematic arts majors and non-majors alike. Email bnerison17@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

PT team conducting research on bunions

Saturday, September 15th, 2018

The physical therapy research team is continuing its investigation on the big toe. This time, the focus is on bunions (hallux valgus). If you have a bunion, or two, our research team is interested in you! We will be collecting data on how bunions function.

If you’d like to know more or are interested in participating, please call Jamie at 503-803-8096.

Kickball league is open to students and employees alike

Friday, September 14th, 2018

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a kickball intramural league! It will run Wednesday, Sept. 19, to Wednesday, Oct. 17. The league is open for sign-ups in IMLeagues, so go find a team and sign up!

All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Role of the church in racial reconciliation discussed at Mathetes Tuesday

Friday, September 14th, 2018

Are you interested in learning more about the role of the church in racial reconciliation? Join us for a discussion on this topic in Canyon Commons 103 on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mathetes, a time for students, faculty and community members to gather together and address current issues.

Elective chapel credit is available for all who participate. Questions? Contact Katherine Reamy (kreamy15@georgefox.edu).

Still need a work-study job?

Friday, September 14th, 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).

Doubles pickleball league starting up at Hadlock Student Center

Friday, September 14th, 2018

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a doubles pickleball league! It will run Tuesday, Sept. 18, to Thursday, Oct. 18. The league is open for sign-ups in IMLeagues, so go find a partner and sign up!

All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The state of recycling at George Fox: Join in discussion Sept. 24

Friday, September 14th, 2018

Have you noticed changes occurring in how we are recycling as a university? Are you curious what led to these changes and how we are seeking to recycle in the future? Do you have some thoughts or ideas about recycling that you would like to dialogue around?

If so, join us for a meeting from 5 to 5:40 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24, in EHS 102. The meeting will include a 20-minute presentation on the state of recycling at George Fox, followed by about 20 minutes of question-and-answer time and open dialogue.

All are welcome and encouraged to bring questions and ideas! If you have any questions about this event, or if you are not able to make this meeting but have some questions regarding recycling on campus, you can email Trevor Woods at twoods@georgefox.edu.

Come play role-playing games tonight in Hoover 210

Friday, September 14th, 2018

Do you like fighting monsters and being a part of an epic story? Come play Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and other role-playing games at the Critical Hit Club!

Players new and old are welcome! Join us tonight (Saturday) in Hoover 210 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Contact Julia Sutter (jsutter16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Turnitin maintenance update scheduled for Sept. 22

Friday, September 14th, 2018

Turnitin will be performing a scheduled maintenance update on Saturday, Sept. 22, and Turnitin services will be temporarily unavailable from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PDT) that day.

For FoxTALE Assignments that are using Turnitin, students should not attempt to submit during the Turnitin maintenance update. Please submit the day before or after the update takes place.

All other FoxTALE services will operate as usual. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Contact the Service Desk with any questions: 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Come swing dance in the FoxHole tonight

Friday, September 14th, 2018

Join the Swing Dance Club in the FoxHole tonight (Saturday)! 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. We will be covering the East Coast two-step, so come expecting to have a lot of fun!

See you tonight! Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager (aalsager17@georgefox.edu).

Today is final day to sign up for a Life Group

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

Today (Friday) is the last day to sign up for a Life Group! There are only a few spots left, so be sure to sign up before the day is out! Sign up online for the group of your choice.

The Office for Spiritual Life offers Life Groups to undergraduate students for spiritual growth, fellowship and prayer. You can sign up with your friends or, with the details provided, you can choose a group that’s just right for you.

Most groups are led by an employee or a trusted and trained friend of the university. Life Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes. Fall groups are eight weeks in length, beginning the week of Sept. 17 and ending the week of Nov. 5.

Latinx Heritage Club, intercultural life invite you to Koinonia Sept. 20

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

Did you know Saturday, Sept. 15, is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month? To kick off this celebration, the intercultural life office will be partnering with our Latinx Heritage Club to do Koinonia at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, 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.

Politics department hosts two guest speakers next week

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

The campus community is invited to a free Constitution Day address, “The Bible and the American Constitutional Tradition,” by guest speaker Daniel L. Dreisbach this Monday, Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Dreisbach is a professor in the School of Public Affairs at American University. He earned a doctor of philosophy degree from Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar, and a juris doctor degree from the University of Virginia. He has authored or edited 10 books, including, most recently, Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers.

Also next week, a second talk, “Liberty, License, and Virtuous Self-Government in John Milton’s Writings,” will be presented by David Urban, an English professor from Calvin College, on Friday, Sept. 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Urban has written and edited numerous works about Milton.

Contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu for more information.

Don’t forget today’s dance team tryouts

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

Tryouts for the dance team for basketball season is today (Friday) 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).

Registration is open for Wilderness First Aid course

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.

Donation locations set up to give to Door to Grace

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.

Come swing dance in the FoxHole tomorrow night

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.

Today is last day to vote for your ASC class representatives

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).