Make plans to audition to be in a choir in fall semester

Wednesday, March 14th, 2018

As you are putting together your fall schedule think about auditioning for one of our four choirs on campus in order to help earn some of your general education credits.

Audition to be in choir for the fall semester! Contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu for more information.

Check out game management job opportunity in athletics department

Wednesday, March 14th, 2018

Interested in working for the athletics department? Love to be involved with on-campus sporting events? Then you’re in luck, because the university’s game management department is hiring for the 2018-19 school year!

Duties include selling concessions (at volleyball, soccer, basketball and lacrosse games) setting up/gate-keeping at football games, ball shagging at soccer matches, ball rolling at volleyball matches, filming various events and much more!

Have questions? Contact Emily Loyd (eloyd15@georgefox.edu).

Bruin Store open Saturday for Spring Sports Tailgate event

Wednesday, March 14th, 2018

The Bruin Store will be open Saturday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Spring Sports Tailgate! Come check out our latest selections of apparel and gifts.

Go Bruins!

All invited to open worship time each Thursday in Hoover 250

Tuesday, March 13th, 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.

Women: Be sure to swing by Canyon Commons today for free lunch

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

We will be celebrating the women on our campus for Women’s History Month. Stop by and pick up a free lunch in Canyon Commons between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today (Wednesday)!

If you have questions, contact Khadija Bruce (kbruce15@georgefox.edu).

“Empowered Women Empower Women”

Be considerate of guests when parking Thursday and Friday

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

The undergraduate admissions office is getting ready to welcome hundreds of students this Thursday and Friday, March 15-16,  for our third and final Scholarship Competition. Please be considerate of our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots on Thursday afternoon (after lunch) and Friday.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Kelly Friesen at ext. 2248 or kfriesen@georgefox.edu.

Former Wells Fargo VP speaks on campus tomorrow

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

The importance of being ethical in the business world will be discussed at a special George Fox-hosted lecture presented by Jeff Grubb, a former vice president at Wells Fargo, tomorrow (Thursday). Grubb’s free presentation, “A Christian in the Business World: Ethical Decisions in Challenging Times,” begins at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Grubb has been a trustee at the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust since 2010. He retired from corporate life in 2017 after 35 years in financial services working for Progressive Insurance, U.S. Bank, U.S. Trust and Wells Fargo. He has also served on the advisory board of several private companies.

The lecture is being presented by George Fox’s Office of the President and College of Business. It is the latest installment of the university’s Reiten Lecture Executive in Residence Series.

Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

Come see mock trial featuring speech and debate team this Monday

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Now that the debate team is back from prison, it’s time to go to court! The George Fox University speech and debate team will be presenting a mock trial on Monday, March 19, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

This event is open to the public, and refreshments will be provided. At the close of the proceedings, the audience will have the opportunity to vote as members of the jury. After the decision, team members will be available to answer your questions about participation – or our multiple trips to prison.

For more information about this event or the team, please contact Miranda Davidson at mdavidson16@georgefox.edu, or Shannon Scott at sscott@georgefox.edu.

Celebrate ‘Pi Day’ with apple pie ‘fries’ and caramel dipping sauce

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

It’s “Pi Day,” and Bon Appetit is celebrating in the Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Cafe! Stop by and enjoy some freshly baked apple pie “fries” with caramel dipping sauce for just $2.25.

Learn how to make easy desserts at cooking class Tuesday

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Come join Nutrition Matters as Emily Forbes from “Love and Plants” gives a cooking demonstration on how to make easy desserts. Join us at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, in Canyon Commons 101. Free food is available afterwards, and credit is available for nutrition classes.

Contact Kelsey Herschberger (kherschberger14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Come to Vespers tonight as Daniel study continues

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Join us for Vespers tonight (Wednesday) as we continue our study in the book of Daniel. This semester is going by quickly, and we have so enjoyed our time in this book.

If you have missed the last couple weeks, we would love to have you join us tonight at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Come worship and learn with us. See you there!

Come hear stories, jazz music at free concert tomorrow night

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

The university community is invited to a free Jazz Dialogues Concert at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Bauman Auditorium.

This is our third annual unique, interdisciplinary presentation. This year’s lecture/recital is entitled “Jazz Dialogues: Storytime and All That Jazz.” It features a lecture and children’s book readings by Beth LaForce, professor of education, assisted by elementary education students, and performances by the university’s Jazz Ensemble, which will play the music of Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk and more.

See you there! Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Students: Online courses are open for registration

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Registration for the 2017 summer online term at George Fox is now open! Space is limited to 20 students per class, and sections are filling up quickly (though all currently have room for more students).

All online courses are offered at 50 percent off tuition, a huge savings, and are taught by experienced George Fox professors. Courses include topics in art history, biology, math, music, physics, sociology, BIBL 100 Bible Survey, and more! Check out the options at this link.

To register: Go to MyGFU > Enroll, and follow the basic steps from there … or contact your CAP Coach!

Questions? Email online program director Brian Doak at bdoak@georgefox.edu.

Veterans: Join group in prayer today in ASC offices

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

If you are a veteran or have a family member who is a veteran, please join the Veterans United Association’s prayer group for our weekly prayer time today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. in the ASC office.

Contact Spencer Caraballo (scaraballo15@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

New Spanish class offered next spring: Spanish for the Professions

Tuesday, March 13th, 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.

Sign up for Spanish and Medical Personnel class

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Sign up for Spanish for Medical Personnel. This course will be taught Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. during spring semester of 2019, with an additional hour of online work. Professor Katya Hall will teach the class.

Questions? Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferding@georgefox.edu).

 

Veterans: Act now to get your honor cord for commencement

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

The Veterans United Association is sponsoring honor cords for our graduating veterans. If you are a veteran graduating or walking in the spring semester of 2018 and are interested in wearing a cord at commencement to honor you as a veteran, please email the veterans office for an application.

Applications are due soon, so please respond today at veterans@georgefox.edu.

Due Dates
Traditional undergraduates: Thursday, March 15 (prior to Exodus)
Graduates/ADP students: Friday, March 23 (prior to Grad Night)

Contact Sherri Moore (smoore@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Audition to be in a choir in fall semester

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

As you are putting together your fall schedule think about auditioning for one of our four choirs on campus in order to help earn some of your general education credits.

Audition to be in choir for the fall semester! Contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu for more information.

Athletics is hiring for game management jobs

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Interested in working for the athletics department? Love to be involved with on-campus sporting events? Then you’re in luck, because the university’s game management department is hiring for the 2018-19 school year!

Duties include selling concessions (at volleyball, soccer, basketball and lacrosse games) setting up/gate-keeping at football games, ball shagging at soccer matches, ball rolling at volleyball matches, filming various events and much more!

Have questions? Contact Emily Loyd (eloyd15@georgefox.edu).

Come hear about the lives of missionary kids at tonight’s Mu Kappa event

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Mu Kappa, a club for missionary kids, people who have lived overseas, or people who are interested in overseas living/travel, is hosting another missions panel discussion tonight (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 250.

This will be a time to learn more about missionary kids and the transition process after living abroad. Food will be served and chapel credit is available! We would love to see you there.

Contact Cayla Smith (smithc15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.