Portland Police Bureau info session is this Wednesday

Sunday, April 8th, 2018

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? The IDEA Center will be hosting an information session with members of the Portland Police Bureau, who will be coming to share information on becoming an officer as well as other career paths within law enforcement.

Be sure to join us in Canyon Commons 101 from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, to learn more about these opportunities! Faculty, please let your students know about this event.

If you have questions, please contact Grace Packer at gpacker@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Hess Creek Canyon

Sunday, April 8th, 2018

We are gathering information regarding students’ usage of Hess Creek Canyon. Please take a minute to assist us by participating in our survey.

Hess Creek Canyon Survey

Thank you!
- Emma Hodges (ehodges17@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.

Schedule now: ARC appointments fill up fast

Sunday, April 8th, 2018

Want help with a paper? Looking for support on how to stay organized and study for tests as finals get closer?

Book an appointment with the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and finish the semester strong. Be sure to schedule early, because appointments fill up fast this time of year.

Do you need a summer job?

Sunday, April 8th, 2018

Custodial Services still has some summer work positions available. During the summertime, the custodial team goes into high gear. Not only do they deep clean the areas previously occupied by students and faculty, they also clean rooms and residences in between conference groups.

The campus is always busy, which means the custodial crew is always busy! Our schedules are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Several times during the summer, our teams will need to work over the weekend for some conference groups.

Come join our team! Find the summer job description and application on Handshake. Contact Dwayne Astleford (dastlefo@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Wish Tom Head well at retirement reception on April 11

Sunday, April 8th, 2018

The College of Business invites the George Fox community to celebrate Tom Head’s outstanding contribution to the university. Tom will retire at the end of the semester after 41 years of exemplary service. Join us on Wednesday, April 11 in Canyon Commons 102 anytime between 3 and 5 p.m.

If you are unable to attend and would like to send Tom a greeting, email him directly at thead@georgefox.edu or send a card in care of Kelly Borror, 414 N. Meridian St. #6252, Newberg, OR 97132.

Survey: Course Materials

Saturday, April 7th, 2018

Please take this short survey on obtaining course materials. We are looking for more information on processes students use when obtaining different required course materials and would love your participation!

Survey: Course Materials

Thanks,
- AJ (afalkner15@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.

Join in fun of Fox and Friendsview tomorrow night

Saturday, April 7th, 2018

Hey everyone! We will be having our last Fox and Friendsview of the year tomorrow (Monday)! Come join us to play games and interact with our elderly friends at the Friendsview Retirement Community.

We’ll meet in the Bauman Auditorium lobby at 6:15 p.m. and head over as a group. The entire event runs from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m., but feel free to join us late or leave early if you have other obligations to tend to.

If you have any questions, please contact Kyla Norell at knorell16@georgefox.edu. Hope to see you there!

Survey: Campus Safety and Security

Friday, April 6th, 2018

We are conducting a survey for our professional writing class regarding on-campus safety and security for a proposal to improve campus safety.

Please help us out by completing the following survey if you have time. If you have any questions, contact Megan Beam at mbeam15@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

Survey: Campus Safety and Security

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.

Come out for Bubble Soccer, games in quad on Thursday

Friday, April 6th, 2018

On Thursday, April 12, come to the “Sun’s Out Fun’s Out” event in the quad from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. We will have Bubble Soccer, a foam pit, all outside games and free food!

Bubble soccer sign-ups are at this link. Contact Melissa Fox (mfox14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Final Fox and Friendsview of the semester is this Monday

Friday, April 6th, 2018

Hey everyone! We will be having our last Fox and Friendsview of the year this Monday, April 9! Come join us to play games and interact with our elderly friends at the Friendsview Retirement Community.

We’ll meet in the Bauman Auditorium lobby at 6:15 p.m. and head over as a group. The entire event runs from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m., but feel free to join us late or leave early if you have other obligations to tend to.

If you have any questions, please contact Kyla Norell at knorell16@georgefox.edu. Hope to see you there!

Come join in time of prayer this morning in Stevens 207

Friday, April 6th, 2018

Please join us for a community prayer gathering for Newberg and Dundee. We’re meeting from 9:30 to 11 a.m. this morning (Saturday) in Stevens 207. This event is open to all.

Questions? Contact Nancy Almquist (nalmquist@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Smart Speakers

Friday, April 6th, 2018

Take this super quick survey for a chance to win a $10 Dutch Bros gift card! (it is different than the one you may have previously won.)

Smart Speaker Survey

Thank you for your help!
- Codi Morton (cmorton13@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.

Dance team hosts tryouts today in Wheeler

Friday, April 6th, 2018

Calling all student dancers (undergraduate and graduate students): Tryouts for the 2018-19 George Fox dance team, which performs at football and basketball home games, are set from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (Saturday) in Wheeler 211.

Come “performance ready,” wearing fitted athletic clothing and with a water and snack. Questions? Email gfudanceteamcoach@gmail.com.

Go Bruins!

Survey: Hess Creek Canyon

Friday, April 6th, 2018

We are gathering information regarding students’ usage of Hess Creek Canyon. Please take a minute to assist us by participating in our survey.

Hess Creek Canyon Survey

Thank you!
- Emma Hodges (ehodges17@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.

Red Cross blood drive comes to town on April 13

Friday, April 6th, 2018

George Fox and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive next week. The need for blood is constant, and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every two to three seconds, and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

Drive Details
Location: Abby’s Legendary Pizza
Address: 1913 Portland Road, Newberg
Date: Friday, April 13
Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Please reserve your donation time by using this link or calling 800-733-2767. After clicking on the link, enter “97132” in the ZIP code search box and click on the “By Distance” tab to find the “Abby’s Pizza” blood drive link.

Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! If you have questions or need help, contact Bethany Christensen (bchristensen15@georgefox.edu) or Craig Lee (leec10@georgefox.edu).

All invited to showing of ‘The Gospel of John’ this Monday night

Friday, April 6th, 2018

Paul Anderson’s Writings of John course (BIBL 315-C) will be hosting movie The Gospel of John – a word-for-word rendering of the CEV Bible crafted for the silver screen – this Monday, April 9, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. in Hoover 103, with a brief discussion following. Popcorn and soda will be provided, and chapel elective credit is available.

All are welcome! Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Don’t forget tonight’s swing dance in the FoxHole

Friday, April 6th, 2018

The Coast to Coast Swing Dance Club is hosting its first dance since spring break tonight (Saturday) in the FoxHole! Bring your friends and bring your dancing shoes. All levels of dancers are welcome! We hope to see you there!

Beginners learn at 6:30 p.m., followed by the intermediate dance at 7 p.m. and  the free social dance from 7:30 p.m. on.

Contact Justin Chang (jchang15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Survey: Course Materials

Friday, April 6th, 2018

Please take this short survey on obtaining course materials. We are looking for more information on processes students use when obtaining different required course materials and would love your participation!

Survey: Course Materials

Thanks,
- AJ (afalkner15@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.

Still plenty of events happening on campus this month

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Mark your calendars for the last ASC events of the semester:

  • Friday, April 6, 8 p.m.: Latin Dance in the Foxhole
  • Thursday, April 12, 3:30-7:30 p.m.: Sun’s Out Fun’s Out in the Quad
  • Friday, April 13, 8-10 p.m.: Beatz Dance in the Foxhole
  • Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.: Koinonia, EHS
  • Sunday, April 22, 8 p.m.: Spring Formal at Crystal Ballroom
  • Monday, April 23, 10 p.m.: Late Night Breakfast inCanyon Commons

Hope to see you there! Questions? Email ASC@georgefox.edu

Application deadline for positions in the new Student Center has been extended

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

The application deadline for positions in the new Student Center has been extended until Tuesday, April 10, at 5 p.m.

Interested in serving the campus community in the beautiful new Student Center when it opens in fall 2018? Applications for all positions in the Student Center are now on Handshake. Positions are available for intramurals staff, front desk/welcome center, group fitness instructors, climbing wall staff, rental center staff, graphics/design staff, and facilities/fitness center staff.

Visit Handshake to see the job descriptions and apply. Questions should be directed to Rob Simpson, director of campus recreation, by emailing simpsonr@georgefox.edu.