Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
The undergraduate admissions office has extended its application for nine 2018-19 academic year paid internships in the areas of admissions counseling, visits, and events. If you’re interested in being a part of a high-functioning team while also getting on-campus, paid-internship experience, we’d love to meet you!
The application to apply is open and can be accessed on Handshake.
You may contact Kelly Friesen (kfriesen@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
If you are interested in working to build authentic relationships among commuters, consider applying to be a commuter assistant. CAs will help plan programs, build relationships, and care for commuter students.
Visit Handshake if you would like to learn more or apply. Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker, director of commuter life, by emailing kwelker@georgefox.edu or calling 503-554-2308.
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
Tonight (Wednesday) in Vespers we are continuing in Holy Week with Stations of the Cross. There will be several interactive stations set up around the auditorium to help you center your thoughts on what Christ did so many years ago that still impacts us today.
Join us for this special and contemplative time. See you at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium!
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
As a chapel elective opportunity, an open worship experience will be held every Thursday until the end of the semester, allowing for quiet waiting on God, vocal ministry if moved by the Spirit, and praying for one another upon sharing prayer requests. All are welcome.
We will meet each Thursday from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 250. Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
Register for the new Spanish class offered for next spring: Spanish for the Professions. This class is offered to those majoring and minoring in business, accounting, law, law enforcement, politics, Christian ministries, education, etc. It will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 1:50 p.m.
All students will use a common basic text and then break out into their area groups for more specific practice. Incoming students should have completed SPAN202 or the equivalent. Professor David MartÃnez will be teaching this course.
Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferding@georgefox.edu) with questions.
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
Aloha from the Hawaii Club! Our annual luau is happening tomorrow (Thursday), so come join us in Canyon Commons from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to experience our culture through dance, games and good vibes. We hope to see you there!
Cash price at the door is $12 for adults and $7.50 for children under 10.
Contact Bethany at bdavis16@georgefox.edu for more information.
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
The history honors society and George Fox Archives invite you to an open house and a behind-the-scenes tour of the George Fox University Archives tomorrow (Thursday) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the MLRC.
Items from our collections on Herbert Hoover, the Four Flats Quartet, and a land deed signed by William Penn will be on display.
Please send questions to Rachel Thomas: rthomas@georgefox.edu.
We hope to see you there!
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
The adidas Employee Store is sharing employee discounts with all George Fox University staff, faculty and students. An access pass valid from March 23 to April 5, 2018 is available here.
For questions, contact the adidas Employee Store at 971-234-8536 or George Fox Employee Empowerment office at 503-554-2180.
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
Please help out some full-time MBA students by completing this short survey for their Marketing Research course. The survey is for those who own a TV or multiple TVs, and should take only five to 10 minutes to complete.
Also, if you would be interested in participating in a small focus group, please provide your email. The focus group session will include snacks!
TV Survey
Thank you for your help!
– Ericka Thompson (ethompson17@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.
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
The Wineskin is extending its deadline for submissions! The theme for this semester’s literary and art magazine is “Heritage†– the heritage of parents, of teachers, and, most of all, the heritage of creativity and art.
Submit all poetry, prose, photography and artwork to gfuwineskin@gmail.com (limit all prose to 1,000 words). Please title each piece and remove all watermarks.
Submissions close by the end of the week (Friday, March 23)! Contact Kiale Palpant (kpalpant16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Faculty, please alert your students to this opportunity.
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
Grab your late night snacks at Snack2Share tonight (Wednesday) from 9 to 11 p.m. in the Bruin Den! Venmo and cash accepted.
Snack2Share is a ministry that harnesses the late night cravings of college students to feed the hungry. When you buy a snack pack from us, you also provide a snack pack for those in need in Portland. Snack2Share was created by four marketing students who want to make a difference with their school project.
Donations are welcome any time through Venmo (@Snack2Share) — just write “Donation†in the message section. Follow @Snack2Share on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Questions? Contact Maggie Plater (mplater14@georgefox.edu).
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
Are you looking for field experience in the fitness industry? If so, come to the Pre-Physical Therapy Club meeting tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. to hear from ADAPT Training members! We’ll meet in Stevens 101.
ADAPT team members will share about the vision of the company and invite interested students to apply for internships! All students interested in the fitness industry are welcome, and there will be information for all fields of health and human performance.
We hope to see you there! Contact Sydney Reynolds (sreynolds16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
Interested in animals? Love dogs and cats? Have you ever thought about working at the Newberg Animal Shelter?
Take this quick survey for more information and to give some feedback to your local animal shelter.
Animal Shelter Survey
Thank you!
– Lauren Lunt (llunt16@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.
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Monday, March 19th, 2018
The university community is invited to attend an open house retirement celebration for education professor Beth LaForce from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13. We will gather in Roberts Center 117.
Beth has helped shape future teachers in the College of Education for more than 30 years. Please join us in wishing her well as she transitions into a well-deserved season of retirement!
Questions and/or RSVPs may be directed to Lizzy Riese at lriese@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, March 19th, 2018
Commuter Life is hiring commuter assistants for next year! If you are interested in working to build authentic relationships among commuters, consider applying to be a commuter assistant. CAs will help plan programs, build relationships, and care for commuter students.
Visit Handshake if you would like to learn more or apply. Applications are due tomorrow, Wednesday, March 21, at 11:55 p.m. Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker, director of Commuter Life by emailing kwelker@georgefox.edu or calling 503-554-2308.
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Monday, March 19th, 2018
Join professors Mark Terry and Joseph Clair tonight (Tuesday) as they host a panel discussion with Cameron Anderson, executive director of Christians in the Visual Arts and a visiting Murdock senior scholar, at 7 p.m. in Lemmons 8.
Anderson will discuss his recently published book, The Faithful Artist: A Vision for Evangelicalism and the Arts. A limited number of autographed editions will be available to attendees at no charge. The panel will encourage audience discussion about both the blessings and challenges facing today’s faithful makers and performers – with one of the influential voices in the realm of contemporary Christian creators.
While this forum will be of special interest to artists, “culture care” is one of the greatest concerns facing the church today, and all are invited to attend. Join us!
Contact Penny Martin (pmartin@georgefox.edu) for more information.
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Monday, March 19th, 2018
Housing applications for the 2018-19 academic year are due by this Thursday, March 22. Make sure to complete the following by the deadline!
- Login to the Housing and Meal Plan Intent application and fill it out by March 22.
- Have you paid your returning student application fee? This one-time application fee must be paid by March 23 in order to go through the entire application. To check whether or not your fee has been paid, click on “Your Profile and Details†on the home page of your application.
- Think about who you want to be living with. If you are choosing to go through housing selection as a group, you can create your roommate group in the application. Remember, your roommates must have started their application and paid their application fee in order to be searchable in the form.
- Think about where you want to live. The size of your group will determine what housing options are available. It would be wise to be thinking through multiple locations and have a plan in case you do not get your top choice.
Additional details regarding housing selection are posted on the Housing and Residence Life website.
Questions? Contact housing@georgefox.edu or stop by the student life office.
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Monday, March 19th, 2018
Join us for the first chapel of Holy Week! This morning (Tuesday) we will be celebrating Palm Sunday. President Robin Baker will be hosting us in this time of reflection.
We hope you can make it this morning for a time of worship and teaching at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. See you there!
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Monday, March 19th, 2018
Join us tonight (Tuesday) from 5 to 9 p.m. at Chipotle, in Sherwood, to support the psychology research team’s trip to Nicaragua. Just tell the cashier you’re supporting us and they will donate 50 percent of the proceeds to our cause!
The restaurant is located at 21332 S.W. Langer Farms Parkway, in Sherwood. Contact Julia Toews (jtoews17@georgefox.edu) for more information.
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Monday, March 19th, 2018
Want some yummy crêpes? Want to support a good cause? Come to the crêpe bar right outside the Klages Center today (Tuesday) between 8 and 11 a.m.
There will be toppings from fruit to Nutella to powdered sugar, and each large crêpe is just $3. All proceeds go to funding a Panama outreach trip.
Contact Maya Burgess (mburgess17@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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