Plan to eat at Sandwich Express Wednesday in support of PT trips to Africa

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

Drop by for some lunch or dinner at Sandwich Express on Wednesday, March 7, between 3:30 p.m. and closure, to show your support for George Fox physical therapy students going to Ghana and Uganda this June!

Fifty percent of the proceeds from the event will go toward supporting the students and this great cause. Please come show your support! Sandwich Express is located at 901 Brutscher St. #B, in Newberg.

Contact Nick Gammie (ngammie16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Thank you!

Going on Juniors Abroad in 2019? Come to Wednesday meeting

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

Do you want to go on a Juniors Abroad trip in May 2019? All eligible students should attend the Juniors Abroad Information Meeting to get information about the different trips and tent city registration.

Join us from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Questions? Email Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu).

Hear John Foubert speak on ‘How Pornography Harms’ and ‘Sexual Violence’ this Thursday

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

John Foubert, a professor of higher education and student affairs administration at Oklahoma State University, will be on campus to speak with students this Thursday, March 8. You won’t want to miss what he has to say on these important topics (elective chapel credit is available as well)!

How Pornography Harms: A Conversation with Students (session for all students)

  • Thursday, March 8, from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Canyon Commons 101/102/103

Sexual Violence: A Conversation with Students (separate sessions for women and men)

  • A Conversation with Women (session for women): Thursday, March 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105
  • A Conversation with Men (session for men): Thursday, March 8, from 8:45 to 9:45 p.m. in Hoover 105

Foubert has written several books and articles on these topics and is a much-sought-after speaker and consultant to colleges across the nation and the military. He makes frequent appearances on CNN and NPR, and is cited regularly in news outlets like the Huffington Post, The New York Times, and U.S. News & World Report. He has testified before Congress and briefed the White House and the Pentagon about how to end sexual violence.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Libraries seek Student Advisory Group applicants

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

Want to engage with library faculty to thoughtfully provide feedback on the library experience? Want to build your resumé by playing a role in a collaborative group environment? We would love to connect with you! Consider applying for the Libraries Student Advisory Group.

What is the Libraries’ Student Advisory Group?
A group of students who, at library faculty request, will gather to provide input and discuss various issues concerning the libraries – anything from social media use to the design of our instruction programs and website. When the library faculty have questions about the student experience, the advisory group members will be our go-to resource!

Who is eligible?
Students who use the Portland Center Library or Murdock Learning Resource Center are eligible to apply. Meetings will be held in person in Newberg and accessible via Zoom for online/distance student group members.

Apply today at this link!

Contact Sarah Stevenson (sstevenson@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Vote for student-athlete who exemplifies ‘Be Known’ promise

Sunday, March 4th, 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

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.”

Contact Stacy Kozlowski (skozlowski14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

IDEA Center looking for summer student worker

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

Are you looking for an on-campus summer position? The IDEA Center is looking for a student worker to work full time from May through August at our front desk.

If interested in learning more about the position, or if you would like to apply, check out our post on Handshake.

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

Princeton professor and biotech engineer Donald Drakeman visits Thursday

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

The William Penn Honors Program invites you to hear biotech entrepreneur Donald Drakeman this Thursday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Edwards-Holman Science Center. The lecture is free and open to all.

Drakeman is a distinguished research professor in the Constitutional Studies Program at Princeton University and a venture partner with Advent Venture Partners. He has cofounded two highly successful biotechnology companies that have created new treatments for cancer.

He will be speaking on the intersection between the sometimes polarizing fields of the humanities and the life sciences in a lecture entitled, “Death Sentence for the Life Sciences? The Humanities and the Future of Medicine.”

If you have questions, please contact Jocelyn Stein at jstein@georgefox.edu.

Learn about student job opportunities at info night tonight

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

Looking for a job next year? Do you love being involved on campus or do you want to be, but have not found your place yet?

A new department is forming on campus, and we have several positions to hire for next year in the area of student events, clubs and advertising. We are looking for a diverse group of hardworking, creative people who are passionate about the important work of building community, having fun and being intentional.

Specific jobs to be hired include event planners, graphic designers, photographers and videographers, and “no-experience-is-necessary-but-love-to-serve” roles. Learn more at an information night on Monday, March 5, at 9 p.m. in Hoover 105. We look forward to seeing you there.

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

Plan to attend Wednesday’s lecture on Frederick Douglass

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

The university community is invited to a special lecture by Nicholas Buccola, a political scientist from Linfield College, this Wednesday, March 7. Buccola will present “Frederick Douglass: In Pursuit of American Liberty” at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation is free and open to all.

Buccola is the author of The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass: In Pursuit of American Liberty (NYU, 2013). The lecture is sponsored by the John Dickinson Forum.

Questions? Contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget tonight’s Fox and Friendsview game night

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

Fox and Friendsview is happening tonight (Monday)! All are invited to join in on the fun to make an elderly person’s day and to take advantage of this opportunity to get to know others in the Newberg community.

For those joining us, meet in the Bauman lobby at 6:15 p.m. to head over to Friendsview as a group. The game night ends at around 8:30 p.m., but feel free to leave early if you have other obligations. If you have any questions, contact Kyla Norell at knorell16@georgefox.edu.

Hope to see you there!

Want to learn more about working in the sports industry?

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

Are you a sports fan? Do you want to pursue a career in the sports industry? Meet and network with businesses in the sports and entertainment industry and hear from some of the best in the business at the Sports and Entertainment Job and Internship Fair, hosted by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Join us on Tuesday, March 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Moda Center in Portland. Transportation to the venue from George Fox will be provided by the IDEA Center for those who would like a ride.

The cost is $20, which includes fair registration and a game ticket to watch the Blazers play the New York Knicks immediately after the fair. 

Who will be there:

  • Adidas
  • Portland Winterhawks
  • Portland Trail Blazers
  • Seattle Storm
  • Sacramento Kings
  • Tacoma Rainiers
  • And many more! You can learn more at this link.

A panel presentation will be followed by a fair at which you can talk to specific recruiters. Bring lots of resumes!

Reserve your spot by emailing the IDEA Center at gpacker@georgefox.edu.

Free Speed Networking event open to all on March 15

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

Looking for an ideal networking opportunity? Join us for a free special event, Speed Networking, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, in the Chehalem Cultural Center ballroom (415 E. Sheridan St., in Newberg). Although admission is free, you still need to register.

Bring your business cards! Students, alumni and professionals will have opportunities to create connections and learn about a variety of fields at this speed and social networking event. Business-appropriate attire is recommended. Appetizers and water will be served.

The event is sponsored by the university’s MBA programs and the Business Leadership Society. Faculty, please tell your students about this!

To register, and for more information on networking tips and business attire, visit this link.

Questions? Contact Allie Duncan at aduncan@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Food Insecurity Affecting College Students

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

When people think of a typical college student, they think “sleep-deprived,” “overworked” and “stretched thin.” The old stereotype of college students surviving on minute-ramen noodles and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches can, however, be a real problem in college.

College hunger is a nationwide problem that affects about 20 percent of college students. Some students are struggling to have enough money for food even with jobs on campus. Research also shows that college student hunger can impact students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

The student life department, in conjunction with Bon Appetit and other departments on campus, would like to understand the food needs of students at George Fox.

Please help us in determining the level of need by completing this short, confidential and anonymous survey. Note that there are also a couple local resources that are listed at the end of this survey.

Food Survey

If you would like to speak to someone about this survey, please contact Jere Witherspoon in the Office of Student Life (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316).

Hungry for a discount?

Sunday, March 4th, 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.

Brumitt presents his research at Spring Faculty Lecture tomorrow night

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

All are invited to the 2018 Spring Faculty Lecture tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Our featured speaker, and recipient of the 2016-17 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is Jason Brumitt, assistant professor of physical therapy.

Brumitt’s lecture, “Can Preseason Performance and Fitness Testing Identify Athletes at Risk for Injury?,” will focus on a recent trend in sports science research to identify athletes at risk for injury based on measures of preseason fitness. His research has entailed collecting measures of preseason fitness and functional performance in collegiate athletes to identify associations between sport readiness and future injury.

Come early, between 5 and 6 p.m., and check out the work of our Richter Student Scholars and Steinfeldt Peace Scholars at a symposium in the Hoover lobby. George Fox students will present their research and peace projects in a conversational poster format.

Both events are sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee. Refreshments will be served.

Contact Laurie Fair (lfair@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Help cancer patients: Visit ‘Be the Match’ event

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

You could be the cure! Help cancer patients with a simple mouth swab. Sign up for the “Be the Match” bone marrow registry today or tomorrow (Monday or Tuesday) between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103.

Young patients battling cancer will also be on hand to remind us of how you can change someone’s life by simply signing up.

Questions? Contact David Degnan (ddegnan14@georgefox.edu).

A number of positions are available in SpIL offices

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

Ever wanted to be part of the Spiritual and Intercultural Life offices? Ever wanted to be involved with the amazing things going on over at the IRC (Intercultural Resource Center)? Ever wondered how chapel runs or what goes on behind the scenes of it?

If so, the SpIL offices are looking for your help! We will be accepting applications for a bunch of different positions until Friday, March 9. You can apply at Handshake.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Sports and Entertainment Job and Internship Fair is Tuesday

Saturday, March 3rd, 2018

Are you a sports fan? Do you want to pursue a career in the sports industry? Meet and network with businesses in the sports and entertainment industry and hear from some of the best in the business at the Sports and Entertainment Job and Internship Fair, hosted by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Join us on Tuesday, March 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Moda Center in Portland. Transportation to the venue from George Fox will be provided by the IDEA Center for those who would like a ride.

The cost is $20, which includes fair registration and a game ticket to watch the Blazers play the New York Knicks immediately after the fair. 

Who will be there:

  • Adidas
  • Portland Winterhawks
  • Portland Trail Blazers
  • Seattle Storm
  • Sacramento Kings
  • Tacoma Rainiers
  • And many more! You can learn more at this link.

A panel presentation will be followed by a fair at which you can talk to specific recruiters. Bring lots of resumes!

Reserve your spot by emailing the IDEA Center at gpacker@georgefox.edu.

All invited to BSU club meeting tonight for good discussion, light snacks

Saturday, March 3rd, 2018

All are welcome to join in the next BSU club meeting today (Sunday) at 5:30 p.m. in the IRC across from Pennington. We will have good company, light snacks, and a Koinonia follow-up discussion!

Contact Khadija Bruce (kbruce15@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Looking for a job next year? Come to info night tomorrow

Saturday, March 3rd, 2018

Looking for a job next year? Do you love being involved on campus or do you want to be, but have not found your place yet?

A new department is forming on campus, and we have several positions to hire for next year in the area of student events, clubs and advertising. We are looking for a diverse group of hardworking, creative people who are passionate about the important work of building community, having fun and being intentional.

Specific jobs to be hired include event planners, graphic designers, photographers and videographers, and “no-experience-is-necessary-but-love-to-serve” roles. Learn more at an information night on Monday, March 5, at 9 p.m. in Hoover 105. We look forward to seeing you there.

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