Learn to make healthy soups at cooking class Feb. 27

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

Come join Nutrition Matters as Emily Forbes from “Love and Plants” gives a cooking demonstration on how to make healthy and delicious soups. Join us at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 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.

Last call for the lost and found

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

Last call for the lost and found! It is stuffed full, and all items not reunited with their owners will be donated to charitable causes on Friday afternoon, Feb. 23. Please stop by the Security Services office before then to check for your lost item(s).

Contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Koinonia features BSU this Friday in Canyon Commons

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

This Friday, Feb . 23, 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 the Black Student Union (BSU).

The mission of BSU is to create space for Black culture on campus through discussion, events and guest speakers. Please join us for Koinonia in Canyon Commons from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Together we can bring the culture and learn the culture!

Elective chapel credit is available! Contact Kevin Tshilombo (ktshilombo16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Peer Advisor applications are due

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

Peer Advisor applications are due at 5 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 23!

Find applications online on this page. Email completed applications to Polly Peterson at ppeterson@georgefox.edu.

Academic coaching available at the ARC

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

Looking for help with time management, study strategies, or note taking? Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Want to get on top of things before midterms and finals?

Come to the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for academic coaching. Academic coaching appointments are weekly meetings with an ARC consultant, who will support you and help you stay accountable with your goals and schoolwork. Meetings might include reviewing syllabi, discussing weekly and semester schedules, or talking through strategies for success. A weekly check-in is a chance to look at the big picture of all that is on your plate – multiple classes, work, relationships and more.

You can schedule these appointments online (arcschedule.georgefox.edu), by email (the_arc@georgefox.edu), by phone (503-554-2327), or in person at the ARC.

Questions? Email Maddie Lowen (mlowen@georgefox.edu).

University community invited to Bob Gilmore’s memorial service Saturday

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

Bob Gilmore, who began as a professor at George Fox in 1964 and who, in recent years, was known as a Spanish tutor and the man who would sing Happy Birthday to You to employees over the phone, died on Sunday, Feb. 4. A memorial service for Bob will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. at Newberg Friends Church, 307 S. College St.

The university community is invited to attend.

Register now for online summer courses

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

If you’re interested in catching up or getting ahead on your general education requirements, taking an online course at George Fox this summer is an excellent strategy! Registration is now open; class sections are limited to 20 students each, and they fill up fast.

Basic gen ed options such as MUSI 100, BIBL 100, BIBL 215, RELI 300, HIST 151, and new offerings in biology, math, physics, HUMA 205 and 290, and accounting are available.

The courses run for eight weeks, and the fee is 50 percent off normal tuition. The courses are all taught by experienced, devoted George Fox faculty members with a track record of success in online teaching. Which classes are being offered, and how do I register? Visit the George Fox University summer online website for a course list and instructions for registration.

If you have questions about the applicability of a particular class to your degree requirements, contact your CAP Coach for more information. In some cases, your financial aid package can be used to cover the cost (check with Financial Aid for details).

Questions? Email Professor Brian Doak (bdoak@georgefox.edu), director of the summer online program.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Check out website to get spring commencement info

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

Spring commencement plans are underway for traditional undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree program students. Have questions? Check out commencement.georgefox.edu.

All invited to ‘Brown Bag Travel Forum’ this Friday in Canyon Commons

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

Interested in hearing more about how the experience of traveling abroad has impacted students in a significant way? Come and find out this Friday, Feb. 23, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

This will be a time you can listen as well as ask questions and learn about how students have been changed by their travel experiences. We welcome everyone. Also, feel free to bring your lunch and drop by. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Cheryl Cha at ccha14@georgefox.edu or Alex Pia at apia@georgefox.edu.

This event is sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services.

Join in tomorrow on trip to Linfield for Black History Month celebration

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

A group from George Fox is going to Linfield College to hear Jane Elliot speak tomorrow (Thursday)! We will join Linfield for their Black History Month celebration. We will leave the Stevens Center at 6 p.m. Food is provided! Please text Khadija (503-481-2069) if you need a ride.

The event is being held in Linfield’s ICE Auditorium. It will also be streamed live on the Linfield and Linfield Black Student Union Facebook Page @LCBSU. Follow us for the link!

Please participate in important NSSE survey

Monday, February 19th, 2018

You recently received an email invitation to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).

This important survey helps George Fox to better understand your college experience in areas such as:

  • Academic challenge
  • Learning with peers
  • Experiences with faculty
  • Campus environment
  • Spiritual climate

George Fox administrators rely on the results in identifying where to make improvements. This is an opportunity for you to indicate what’s great about attending George Fox, and what could be better.

Complete the survey to be entered into a drawing for one of five Amazon gift cards worth $50 each!

Questions? Contact Rob Bohall at 503-554-2416.

Support women’s basketball team in NWC Tournament Thursday

Monday, February 19th, 2018

The women’s basketball team is headed to the Northwest Conference Tournament, and you can catch the action right here at Miller Gymnasium! The Bruins take on the Lewis & Clark Pioneers on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m.

The winning team will play on Saturday for an automatic berth to the NCAA Division III Tournament. Support your Bruins this Thursday!

Amazon’s Ryan Russell speaks at Portland Center on Feb. 27

Monday, February 19th, 2018

We’re excited to introduce our upcoming event hosted by the George Fox College of Business and the Business Leadership Society!

Join us for …

Designing at Speed
Featuring Ryan Russell, Director of Human-Centered Design at Amazon

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m.
Portland Center’s Room 155

Admission is free, but please register. Coffee and dessert will be served.

Ryan is currently the director of human-centered design at Amazon. He is responsible for design and branding across Amazon Operations, including Prime Now, Amazon Flex, Hub by Amazon, Amazon Locker, Transportation, Global Fulfillment and more. His group has studios in Seattle; Sunnyvale, California; Minneapolis, Austin, Texas; and Portland. He loves creating something from nothing and bringing talented people together around a shared vision.

To register, visit this link. Contact Allie Duncan at aduncan@georgefox.edu.

Come learn how to make healthy breakfasts today

Monday, February 19th, 2018

Come join Emily Forbes from Love and Plants to learn healthy and delicious breakfast recipes. We’ll be in Canyon Commons 101 at 5 p.m. today (Tuesday), and credit is available for students in select classes. Emily is presenting as part of the Nutrition Matters program.

Contact Kelsey Herschberger (kherschberger14@georgefox.edu) for more information.

No IDEA Center drop-ins available today

Monday, February 19th, 2018

The IDEA Center office will not be available for drop-in appointments today (Tuesday), as our staff is helping out at the career fair in Canyon Commons.

If you need to schedule an appointment, you can email idea@georgefox.edu or call our front desk at 503-554-2330.

All invited to Koinonia this Friday in Canyon Commons

Monday, February 19th, 2018

This Friday, Feb . 23, 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 The Black Student Union (BSU).

The mission of BSU is to create space for Black culture on campus through discussion, events and guest speakers. Please join us for Koinonia in Canyon Commons from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Together we can bring the culture and learn the culture!

Elective chapel credit is available! Contact Kevin Tshilombo (ktshilombo16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Cheer on peers, network with industry experts at i3 Challenge this Saturday

Monday, February 19th, 2018

Though registration has closed for the Innovative Industry Idea (i3) Challenge, you have not lost your opportunity to network with top industry talent. Come listen to the creative presentations, hear the judges’ feedback, and cheer on your school mates.

In addition, come to network with judges and mentors who are all at the top of their respective fields. A special gift will be given to the first 20 in attendance! Come for a creative time on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 2:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Contact Maggie Plater (mplater14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

All invited on trip to Linfield for Black History Month event Thursday

Monday, February 19th, 2018

A group from George Fox is going to Linfield College to hear Jane Elliot speak this Thursday, Feb. 22! We will join Linfield for their Black History Month celebration. We will leave the Stevens Center at 6 p.m. Food is provided! Please text Khadija (503-481-2069) if you need a ride.

The event is being held in Linfield’s ICE Auditorium. It will also be streamed live on the Linfield and Linfield Black Student Union Facebook Page @LCBSU. Follow us for the link!

Register now for online summer courses

Monday, February 19th, 2018

If you’re interested in catching up or getting ahead on your general education requirements, taking an online course at George Fox this summer is an excellent strategy! Registration is now open; class sections are limited to 20 students each, and they fill up fast.

Basic gen ed options such as MUSI 100, BIBL 100, BIBL 215, RELI 300, HIST 151, and new offerings in biology, math, physics, HUMA 205 and 290, and accounting are available.

The courses run for eight weeks, and the fee is 50 percent off normal tuition. The courses are all taught by experienced, devoted George Fox faculty members with a track record of success in online teaching. Which classes are being offered, and how do I register? Visit the George Fox University summer online website for a course list and instructions for registration.

If you have questions about the applicability of a particular class to your degree requirements, contact your CAP Coach for more information. In some cases, your financial aid package can be used to cover the cost (check with Financial Aid for details).

Questions? Email Professor Brian Doak (bdoak@georgefox.edu), director of the summer online program.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Swing dance will feature live jazz music this Sunday

Monday, February 19th, 2018

The Coast to Coast swing dance club is hosting our live jazz band in the Wheeler Sports Center this Sunday, Feb. 25! There will be snacks, fun and live jazz music provided by our very own George Fox band. Come anytime between 6:30 and 9 p.m.

We hope to see you all there!

Contact Justin Chang (jchang15@georgefox.edu) for more information.