Several paid positions open in student leadership for next year

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

There is still time to apply for a student leadership position next year! We are now accepting applications for paid positions in the area of student activities. Roles include event planning and execution, marketing, graphic design, social media, tech, videography, photography and administration.

Preferred qualifications include a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Experienced and unexperienced candidates are encouraged to apply here! The deadline to apply this Friday, March 16.

Questions? Email Stephanie St. Cyr at sstcyr@georgefox.edu.

Admissions office seeking candidates for paid internships

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

The undergraduate admissions office is seeking qualified candidates to work as interns in the areas of admissions counseling, visit coordinating, and event coordinating. This is a great paid internship opportunity that will give you career-building experiences while also being a great resume builder.

We are seeking professional, energetic and detail-oriented candidates who are looking for a professionally developing experience while getting to be a part of a great team!

The application to apply is open and can be accessed on Handshake. Search for “Undergraduate Admissions Paid Internships.”

You may contact Kelly Friesen (kfriesen@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Last call to nominate an athlete for this year’s Bruin Award

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Please take a moment to click on the link below to nominate the student-athlete you think best represents the Be Known promise of a George Fox student through their athletic representation. The Bruin Award will be presented at the 2018 Georgies athletic award ceremony, open to everyone at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, in Bauman Auditorium! Click on the link to vote now!

Bruin Award Nomination Form

To help guide you, here is a description of the “Be Known” promise …

“Be known means to be understood, valued, encouraged and uplifted. At George Fox, to be known means that professors and staff connect with students in authentic ways – personally, academically, spiritually – recognizing that we all come to this place with different backgrounds, life experiences and dreams for the future. To be known means that students not only learn new ideas, they share their own. To be known means to be heard.”

Questions? Contact Stacy Kozlowski (skozlowski14@georgefox.edu).

Stories, jazz featured at free Jazz Dialogues concert Thursday

Monday, March 12th, 2018

The university community is invited to a free Jazz Dialogues Concert at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, March 15, 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.

See professors get pie in the face today after chapel

Monday, March 12th, 2018

Ready to see some professors get a pie in the face? Today is your lucky day.

Immediately following chapel, at about 11:45 a.m., professors Kelly Chang, Chris Koch and David Martinez, as well as student life’s Matt Dyment, will get “pied” by students in support of a missions trip to Nicaragua.

Swing by the area outside the MLRC to see it happen! Contact Julia Toews (jtoews17@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Women: Enjoy a free catered lunch tomorrow in Canyon Commons

Monday, March 12th, 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. tomorrow (Wednesday)!

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

“Empowered Women Empower Women”

Chapel credit available at tomorrow night’s Mu Kappa meeting

Monday, March 12th, 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 tomorrow (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.

Join us for chapel this morning in Bauman Auditorium

Monday, March 12th, 2018

Join us for chapel this morning (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium for some worship and teaching. This is a great time to slow down before the week gets busy, and just reflect on how your spirit is doing. Use this time to fix your gaze on the one who created you.

We hope you will join us!

Undergraduate admissions internship applications are open

Monday, March 12th, 2018

The undergraduate admissions office is seeking qualified candidates to work as interns in the areas of admissions counseling, visit coordinating, and event coordinating. This is a great paid internship opportunity that will give you career-building experiences while also being a great resume builder.

We are seeking professional, energetic and detail-oriented candidates who are looking for a professionally developing experience while getting to be a part of a great team!

The application to apply is open and can be accessed on Handshake. Search for “Undergraduate Admissions Paid Internships.”

You may contact Kelly Friesen (kfriesen@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Students: Online courses are open for registration

Monday, March 12th, 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.

Student employee position available: Information Services/Switchboard Assistant

Monday, March 12th, 2018

Information Services is looking for a multi-talented individual to work closely with the information services coordinator. In this position, you will represent George Fox University to those calling the university switchboard and to visitors and guests at the Information Desk. You will have the exciting opportunity to deliver our Be Known promise while serving in this fun and engaging role as you provide above-and-beyond customer service to all you provide assistance to!

This is a 10-hour-per-week position that starts in the fall of 2018. Job posting and application requirements are available on Handshake. Email Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Going on Juniors Abroad? Check out travel kits for sale

Monday, March 12th, 2018

Are you going on Juniors Abroad in May? Do you have what you need for your upcoming travels? Travel kits are being sold by George Fox students with universal adapters, a journal with a personal note from a previous Juniors Abroad student, and a set of custom stickers!

Kits are only $19.99 and provide the essentials for your upcoming travels. Follow @gfujuniorsabroad on Instagram or email Kiana Neisig (kneisig14@georgefox.edu) to inquire about a travel kit.

Come join discussion about gentrification tonight at Matheteis

Monday, March 12th, 2018

Intercultural Life is partnering with the Black Student Union for Black History Month to put together Matheteis! Join us at 8:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons 103.

Matheteis is a discussion forum that comes from the Greek word for disciple. Our goal is to provide space for faculty, staff/administrators and students to discuss difficult topics in a cross-disciplinary approach that leads to learning and understanding.

We invite four panelists who are given two to three prompt questions ahead of time. After panelists have an opportunity to discuss the prompt questions, audience participants can also ask questions and join the discussion.

The topic will be the issue of gentrification. We want to engage in dialogue about the effects that less affluent communities experience in the process of renovating urban areas. Come join us for good conversation, snacks, and chapel credit!

Contact Brianna Martin-Ortega (bmartinortega16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Hungry for a discount?

Monday, March 12th, 2018

Hungry for discounts? “Lettuce” share a link to our local restaurants page, where you’ll find a smorgasbord of delicious deals cooked up just for our George Fox community! Check it out and “spread” the word!

Questions? Contact Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu.

Learn how to make Irish dishes at cooking class today

Monday, March 12th, 2018

Come join Nutrition Matters as Emily Forbes from “Love and Plants” gives a cooking demonstration on how to make Irish-inspired food. Join us at 5 p.m. today (Tuesday) 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.

Take time to nominate an athlete for this year’s Bruin Award

Monday, March 12th, 2018

Please take a moment to click on the link below to nominate the student-athlete you think best represents the Be Known promise of a George Fox student through their athletic representation. The Bruin Award will be presented at the 2018 Georgies athletic award ceremony, open to everyone at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, in Bauman Auditorium! Click on the link to vote now!

Bruin Award Nomination Form

To help guide you, here is a description of the “Be Known” promise …

“Be known means to be understood, valued, encouraged and uplifted. At George Fox, to be known means that professors and staff connect with students in authentic ways – personally, academically, spiritually – recognizing that we all come to this place with different backgrounds, life experiences and dreams for the future. To be known means that students not only learn new ideas, they share their own. To be known means to be heard.”

Questions? Contact Stacy Kozlowski (skozlowski14@georgefox.edu).

Drop by FoxHole tonight for Game Night fun

Sunday, March 11th, 2018

The Game Night Club meets again tonight (Monday)! All are welcome to come join in on the fun! Feel free to bring your own board games if you desire!

Please bring all your friends and enjoy the games and snacks in the FoxHole from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Got questions? Contact Anna Kennedy (akennedy15@georgefox.edu) or Carly Fisher-Francis (cfisherfrancis17@georgefox.edu).

Women invited to free catered lunch on Wednesday

Sunday, March 11th, 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. on Wednesday, March 14!

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

“Empowered Women Empower Women”

Movie ‘Of Gods and Men’ shows tomorrow night in EHS 102

Sunday, March 11th, 2018

The Biblical Basis for Peacemaking class will host the classic film Of Gods and Men, raising questions for discussion regarding violence and nonviolence. All are welcome to join us from 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in EHS 102. Chapel elective credit is available, and snacks will be provided.

Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Intern with the IDEA Center in 2018-19 school year

Sunday, March 11th, 2018

Are you looking for an internship for the 2018-19 school year?

The IDEA Center is looking for three to four students with marketing, graphic design, and/or videography experience to join our dynamic team to promote events and help us grow as we enter a new year!

Check out our positions on Handshake to apply: Marketing Interns and Graphic Design Interns.

Questions? Please contact Grace Packer at gpacker@georgefox.edu.