Apply now for 2018-19 paid internships in admissions office

Wednesday, March 21st, 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.

Registrar’s office is hiring student employees for next year

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

Do you enjoy and excel at being organized, detail oriented and friendly? Do you want to work in a positive environment where you do tasks such as filing, computer work, processing forms and customer service? Would you enjoy working in an office where you can work independently and are entrusted with detail-oriented projects and tasks?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, consider applying for a job in the registrar’s office! Find out more and apply on Handshake.

Questions? Contact Audrey Lichten (alichten@georgefox.edu).

Calling all student dancers: Come to dance team tryouts April 7

Wednesday, March 21st, 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. on Saturday, April 7, in Wheeler 211.

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

Go Bruins!

All invited to Hawaiian luau tonight in Canyon Commons

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

Aloha from the Hawaii Club! Our annual luau is happening tonight (Thursday)! Please 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!

Contact Bethany at bdavis16@georgefox.edu for more information.

Free coffee cards, rich discussion on tap for tonight’s Koinonia

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

Today (Thursday) is the next meeting of the monthly event series Koinonia! At Koinonia, we learn about and celebrate the many cultures represented in our student body. This month we will gather for rich discussions, delicious food and awesome activities in partnership with International Organization!

The purpose of International Organization is to provide opportunities for students, both domestic and international, to come together through events and activities. It has a vision for helping students develop relationships and learn about other cultures while reinforcing the idea of a global village.

Please join us for Koinonia in the EHS Atrium from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The first 80 people get coffee gift cards from a local coffee shop! Elective chapel credit is available. Together we can bring the culture and learn the culture!

Contact Kevin Tshilombo (ktshilombo16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Submit your ‘Wineskin’ entries by tomorrow

Wednesday, March 21st, 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.

Interested in animals? Please take quick survey!

Wednesday, March 21st, 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.

Survey: TV

Wednesday, March 21st, 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.

Survey: Basketball Shoes

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

We are studying about the basketball shoe industry in one of our MBA classes. Please take a few minutes to assist us by participating in our survey.

Basketball Shoes Survey

Thanks for your feedback!
– WoongHee Lee (goforlee@gmail.com)

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.

Graduating seniors: Exodus Grad Fair set for tomorrow and Friday

Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

All graduating seniors are invited to stop by the Stevens Center Atrium on Thursday, March 22, or Friday, March 23, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to pick up their cap and gown and get their affairs in order before they graduate!

If your last name begins with A-L, please come on Thursday if you can; for those with last names beginning with M-Z, please come on Friday if possible. We hope to see you there!

Contact Audrey Lichten (alichten@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Applications open for jobs in undergraduate admissions office

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.

Commuter Life is hiring commuter assistants for next year

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.

Stations of the Cross will be part of tonight’s Vespers service

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!

All invited to open worship time Thursday in Hoover 250

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.

New Spanish class offered next spring: Spanish for the Professions

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 Martínez will be teaching this course.

Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferding@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Enjoy culture of Hawaii at luau Thursday in Canyon Commons

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.

Hoover Hoover, William Penn items showcased on tomorrow’s Archives tour

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!

Get employee pricing at adidas Employee Store

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.

Survey: TV

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.

‘The Wineskin’ has extended submission deadline to Friday

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.