Register now for next week’s Voices Conference

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

The Intercultural Resource Center is hosting the second annual Voices Conference at George Fox on Oct. 20-21! This multicultural leadership conference is open to people from all backgrounds and cultures. Our vision is to create space for students, faculty, staff and community members to engage in meaningful conversations about being multicultural leaders in an increasingly diverse society.

We will feature keynote speaker Leroy Barber, who will join other nationally renowned speakers in leading workshops and discussions regarding social justice, leadership and diversity. You can register here. For more information about specific times and locations, check out our event page.

Students: There is chapel credit and chapel elective credit offered for attending this event; the amount will vary based upon participation in both Friday and Saturday’s activities (Friday worship: two chapel credits; Saturday workshops: one credit elective per session, up to four elective credits total).

Contact Rachel Leong (rleong16@georgefox.edu) or the Intercultural Resource Center (irc@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Hope to see you there!

Want to see ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ for free? Volunteer to usher

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Do you enjoy volunteering? Do you like greeting people? Do you want to see the theatre’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream for free? Then ushering is the job for you!

This season’s theatre production is in need of ushers! Our Sunday performance is full, but all other performances need more help! If you’d like to help greet our lovely guests for any of the performances, or if you have any questions about ushering, email the house manager, Madeline McGowan, at mmcgowan14@georgefox.edu.

For details on show dates and times, visit this link.

‘The Wineskin’ is hiring for editor-in-chief

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

The Wineskin is a semesterly editorial featuring prose, photography and art submitted by students. If you have an eye for beauty in any of these areas, consider applying to be the editor-in-chief! You will be responsible for overseeing the publication of two issues over the school year as well as a small team of editors to assist in the creation process. No formal experience is required!

Applications can be found at georgefox.edu/asc under the “Serve and Lead” tab and will close tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 12).

Questions? Contact Kelsey Herschberger (herschberger.kl@gmail.com) or Hannah Dugan (hdugan16@georgefox.edu).

Piano Use on Campus Survey

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Have you ever wished that you had easier access to a piano on campus? Take a minute to take this brief survey on “Piano Use and Desire On Campus” to have your voice heard.

Piano Use Survey

Thanks for your feedback!
- Savanna Poston (sposton15@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.

Sign up now to perform in student concert on Oct. 26

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Join in on the student concert, scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Bruin Den. You can sign up at this link.

Contact Alaina Hill (ahill15@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Interested in studying abroad? Come to info meeting

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Every year, George Fox sends students all over the world to study for a semester. If you have even the slightest interest in studying abroad come to an informational meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. in EHS 125 to learn about the different programs, the financial model for off-campus study and to how to apply.

Studying abroad is a great opportunity to learn in a new environment and culture, and also experience the world.

Leah Payne leads ‘Turning of the Page’ session with ‘Saint John’s Bible’ Friday

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Come join Portland Seminary’s Leah Payne as she hosts a “Turning the Page” session with The Saint John’s Bible this Friday, Oct. 13, from 4 to 4:20 p.m. in the Special Collections Room in the upstairs of the Murdock Learning Resource Center on the Newberg campus. All are welcome!

Swing by IRC today to take part in picture campaign

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Come drop by the Intercultural Resource Center (Moore House) anytime today between noon and 5 p.m. to join us in our picture campaign as we recognize our identities and heritages. You are free to come and go at anytime as we take pictures of you and the words that reflect who you are!

The event is sponsored by Intercultural Life, the Latino Heritage Club and ASC. Contact Loveleen Brar (lbrar16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Come hear testimonies of overcoming porn addiction tomorrow night

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Jared and Samantha Friesen, team leaders who work for the nonprofit organization PornScar, are coming to campus tomorrow (Thursday) to share their testimonies and to speak about how pornography proves to be harmful in many ways.

Jared and Samantha are married and have both struggled with addictions to pornography. They long to reach out and inform people about pornography and help those who struggle with an addiction to it. The goal of PornScar is to “Get Free, Stay Free & Free Others.” Also, our guests will share how pornography fuels sex-trafficking. So come and learn all about it!

We’ll meet from 7 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 103. Contact Abby Campbell (acampbell16@georgefox.edu) with any questions. The gathering is hosted by the International Justice Mission Club.

All invited to Vespers tonight in Bauman Auditorium

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

If you’ve missed the first couple Vespers, it’s not too late to join us! We are still in the book of Ephesians and will be going through the first part of Chapter 4 tonight (Wednesday).

We will start with a wonderful time of worship and then hear a great message. Come enjoy a time rest and reflection in the midst of your busy semester. We’ll see you at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium!

Elevators on campus are getting tested today

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Today (Wednesday), starting at 8:30 a.m., Plant Services will be testing the smoke detector/elevator interface in all buildings with elevators on campus. The horn/strobes for the fire system will be disconnected but there will be some beeping from the main panels. During the test, the elevator in that building will be non-operational, so occupants will need to wait or use the stairs. The test duration for each building will vary depending on the complexity of the fire system but should be about 30 to 60 minutes on average. It could take longer if we encounter a malfunction.

These tests are required by the State of Oregon and are based on a deadline, so we apologize for any inconvenience. If you know of any individual or event that would prohibit this testing, please let the Plant Services office know at ext. 2010 and we will make every effort to make accommodations.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Plant Services office. Thank you for your cooperation.

Tickets still on sale for this Friday’s Fall Fest

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Come get your Fall Fest ticket! Fall Fest will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 13, at Heiser Farms.

Only 500 tickets will be sold: 200 will have the option to ride on one of the buses; 300 will have the option to drive. Tickets are only $2 and include entrance into the Fest, a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, and the corn maze!

Tickets will be sold Wednesday and Friday in Cannon Commons and Thursday outside the ASC office, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. The farm is located at 21425 S.E. Grand Island Loop, in Dayton.

Questions? Contact Alaina Hill (ahill15@georgefox.edu).

ASC hosts town hall meeting tomorrow at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

ASC is hosting its first town hall of the year tomorrow (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. in EHS 102. Come hear what your ASC team is working on and what their plans are for the future.

There will also be an opportunity for students to ask any question they like of the ASC team and express any concerns they have. Come make your voice heard and get excited for the plans ahead.

Questions? Contact Nehemiah Heye (nheye96@gmail.com).

Student discount now available at Newberg Community Yoga

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Newberg Community Yoga has just added a 20 percent discount on all classes for George Fox students. The studio offers a full schedule and a variety of styles of yoga.

George Fox employee Maddie Lowen teaches Vinyasa yoga on Mondays at 11:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. For more details and to register, go to newbergcommunityyoga.com.

Are you a pre-professional health student? Plan to attend Oct. 25 info meeting

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Are you interested in attending a professional health program after George Fox? Are you pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-physical therapy, pre-optometry or pre-pharmacy? Get informed on what it takes to get into a professional health program at an informational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 6 p.m. in EHS 102. The topics covered at the meeting will include admission requirements, the application process, and resources available to you at George Fox.

If you have any questions, please contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu. If you are not able to attend, but consider yourself a pre-professional health student, please contact Vetta so that you can be added to the pre-professional health student contact group.

Custodial work-study positions still available

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Still need a job? The custodial department still has openings across campus doing a variety of tasks, including bathrooms, classrooms, offices, lobbies and dorms. You must be able to work two hours every day Monday through Friday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in most of the positions.

The hourly wage is $10.25. You will receive individual training from your supervisor for your particular assigned area.

If interested, visit this “Placement Questionnaire” page on the university website. Fill out the form and provide as much information as possible, indicating any preference of your work schedule, assigned work area and/or supervisor. Print it off and either mail or deliver it to Plant Services at Box #6446 with a completed Student Application.

Copies of the Placement Questionnaire are also available at Plant Services. After we have reviewed your information and have assigned you to a specific area, you will be notified to come to Plant Services to sign an offer letter and complete any additional paperwork in order to start working.

If you have any questions, please email Dwayne Astleford (dastlefo@georgefox.edu).

All invited to second annual Voices Conference Oct. 20-21

Monday, October 9th, 2017

The Intercultural Resource Center is hosting the second annual Voices Conference at George Fox Oct. 20-21!

This Multicultural Leadership conference is an open to people from all backgrounds and cultures. Our vision is to make students, faculty, staff and our neighbors aware of the community’s need for diversity among our leaders. It is this very vision that led Leroy and Donna Barber to begin the Voices Project, and along with George Fox employees Jenny Elsey and Bryce Coefield, to make this conference a reality at George Fox.

We will be featuring keynote speaker Leroy Barber, who will also lead workshops and discussions regarding social justice, leadership and diversity.

The schedule for the event will be as follows:

Friday, Oct. 20 (at Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St.)

  • 5:15 p.m.: Registration
  • 5:30 p.m.: Doors Open
  • 6-9 p.m.:  Opening Spoken Word Poetry and Worship Session with Urban Doxology

Saturday, Oct. 21

  • 9 a.m.: Continental Breakfast & Registration (Hoover lobby)
  • 10 a.m.: Keynote (Hoover 105)
  • 11:15 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.: Breakout Sessions 1 & 2 (Hoover 102-103)
  • 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Lunch (not provided)
  • 1:45-3 p.m.: Breakout Sessions 3 & 4 (Hoover 102-103)
  • 3:15-4 p.m.: Closing Session (Hoover 105)

George Fox students: There is chapel credit offered for attending this event; the amount will vary based upon participation in both Friday and Saturday’s activities (Friday worship: 2 credits; Saturday workshops: 1 credit per session, up to 4 credits total).

Registration will be open Oct. 11. Contact the Intercultural Resource Center (irc@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Hope to see you there!

Car Club hosts maintenance workshop this Sunday

Monday, October 9th, 2017

Are you interested in learning some extremely important basic maintenance practices for your vehicle? The George Fox Car Club is hosting a DIY Workshop on checking vehicle fluids, changing your tire, jump starting a vehicle, and replacing wiper blades and light bulbs.

If interested, please fill out this Google Form. The event will take place this Sunday, Oct. 15, in the Bauman parking lot from 1 to 3 p.m. (Date and time subject to change based on weather and interest level.)

Any questions? Please email club president Zander Pangilinan (zpangilinan14@georgefox.edu) or tfugate14@georgefox.edu (vice president).

Hope to see you there!

Make an appointment to donate blood this Friday

Monday, October 9th, 2017

In wake of the Oct. 1 tragedy in Las Vegas, the American Red Cross needs our help. You can do your part by donating blood on Friday, Oct. 13, on the George Fox campus. The event will be held in the parking lot behind the Hoover Academic Building and is by appointment only.

You can go online for more information and to schedule your appointment, or contact Alyssa Burch at aburch15@georgefox.edu.

ASC Survey: Tell us how we’re doing

Monday, October 9th, 2017

ASC wants to know how we’re doing. Please take some time out of your day to fill out our short survey and rate your experience at each of the events last month that ASC hosted.

ASC Survey

Thanks!
– Zachary Keimig (zkeimig14@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.