Intramural sign-ups available online for volleyball and football

Monday, August 28th, 2017

Sign-ups for both flag football and volleyball are now available online at this link or the IMLeagues app.

For returning students: This is a different app than the RecIT app that was used last year. So make sure to delete the RecIT app and download the IMLeagues app. Sign in to create or join a team.

For new students: Create an account by selecting George Fox University as the “School/Organization” and enter all personal information on the sign-up tab. In addition, download the IMLeagues app.

There are a limited number of spaces for volleyball teams, so make sure to create a team at your earliest convenience.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Mark Nathlich at mnathlich14@georgefox.edu.

This is open to both students and employees!

Don’t forget tonight’s auditions for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Monday, August 28th, 2017

Calling all thespians! General auditions for A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be tonight (Tuesday)  from 7 to 10 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. We will host the first call-back the following evening, Wednesday, from 7 to 10 p.m. and a second call-back on Friday, Sept. 1, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the same location.

What to prepare
For the general audition (Tuesday), please prepare a 90-second comedic monologue from a classical play (preferably Shakespearean). Your monologue should be fully memorized and well rehearsed. Be prepared to work with the director one-on-one after you have performed your monologue.

Sign-up Sheet
In order to secure your audition slot, please sign up on the audition sign-up sheet on the theatre audition board in Lemmons Hall. Students who are not theatre majors/minors are more than welcome to audition. You will not need to prepare a 90-second monologue, but you will need to read/perform a short Shakespearean monologue for the director. Come early, grab a monologue from the audition table, and take a little time to practice before your audition time slot.

Call-backs will feature movement work and cold readings from the text. Also, if you sing or play an instrument, please come ready to share your talents with us.

Show Dates
Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 26-28 at 7:30 p.m., as well as Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.

Rehearsals
In general, rehearsals take place between 7 and 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Director Rhett Luedtke will work around your evening conflicts, but you should do what you can to limit those conflicts as much as possible.

Questions?
Please email Rhett at rluedtke@georgefox.edu.

Let’s have fun!

Want to add some fun to your schedule? Consider piano lessons

Monday, August 28th, 2017

The music department offers classes in learning how to play the piano! If this is something you’ve wanted to do but didn’t have the time, consider enrolling in MUSI 135 section A or B.

Section A is for beginners (no previous experience necessary); section B is for students who may have taken lessons but it’s been some time ago and you’d like to brush up. These two sections are meant for non-music majors.

The class is offered at one credit (good for an elective, too). There are still a few openings in both sections, so enroll today!

Questions? Contact Kenn Willson at kwillson@georgefox.edu.

Commuters: Use the crosswalks when crossing 99W

Monday, August 28th, 2017

Commuters: With the new 99W commuter lot slated to open this week, for your safety it is imperative that you cross 99W only on the crosswalks at Meridian Street and River Street.

Guitar class and one-on-one lessons are available this fall

Monday, August 28th, 2017

A beginning guitar class and private guitar lessons are being offered this fall on campus. Sign up and add some fun to your schedule!

The Beginning Guitar Class is offered for those new to the guitar who want to learn in a group setting. Learn the skills to play a variety of songs. No experience is necessary (MUSI 250-A, Mondays/Wednesdays, noon to 12:50 p.m.).

Private Guitar Lessons are offered to bring your playing to the next level. One-on-one lessons cover beginners all the way to very experienced players. Sign up and you’ll get instruction that is specific to your skill level and caters to the styles of music that interests you (MUSA 105 GT/305 GT).

Lessons and classes are taught by Michael Backus.

Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu).

Ultimate Frisbee open to students and employees Tuesday and Thursday nights

Monday, August 28th, 2017

Come join us for ultimate frisbee tonight! We play every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex. You are welcome to just show up, and we would love to have you come no matter what your ultimate skills are. Employees are invited as well!

Contact Isaak Swan (iswan15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Fall athletes can earn credit for participating in sport

Monday, August 28th, 2017

If you’re a fall athlete and you’d like to receive credit for participating, be sure to register for your sport before Friday, Sept. 1! Ask your coach for the permission code so you can enroll yourself on MyGFU. Don’t miss out on this one-credit opportunity!

Questions? Contact the IDEA Center at idea@georgefox.edu, or call us at 503-554-2330 so someone can help you.

Take note of Wheeler Fitness Center’s hours

Monday, August 28th, 2017

Beginning this week, the Wheeler Fitness Center hours are as follows:

  • Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1-7 p.m.

Please remember that the Fitness Center is open to all current George Fox University students, faculty and staff. Signing in with your ID card is required for everyone in order to use the facility. As this is a liability issue, there are no exceptions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

You may direct any questions or concerns to Skyler Rieke (srieke14@georgefox.edu) or Cory Hand (chand@georgefox.edu).

All invited to tonight’s opening reception of faculty art show, ‘Autumn Rise’

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

The Department of Art and Design invites you to attend the opening of “Autumn Rise,” the faculty art show, opening this evening (Monday) in both the Minthorne and Lindgren Galleries.

Art and design works of 12 faculty members will be on display. Faculty artists and designers participating include Bob Bredemeier, Gary Buhler, Jeff Cameron, Meghan Hedley, Jennifer Loop, Breanne Sherwood, Jillian Sokso, Don Sprague, Mark Terry, Tim Timmerman, Brandon Waybright and Luke Zimmerman.

An opening reception will be held in both galleries, with refreshments provided at the Minthorne Gallery, starting at 7 p.m.

Bon Appetit posts retail cafe hours

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

With the start of fall semester, hours of operations in our retail cafes will be as follows:

  • Bruin Den and Bridge Cafe: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Bruin Bites: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

College of Business seeks your input with short survey

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

Would you consider taking an anonymous two-minute survey to help the College of Business? We want to learn how the George Fox campus community perceives our college.

Whether you represent faculty, staff, students or alumni, your response will be valuable to us! (Respond by Thursday, Aug. 31, and you will be entered to win one of two $20 Coffee Cottage gift cards!)

Take the survey at this link. Questions? Contact Jekabs Bikis (jbikis@gmail.com)

Thank you!

‘The Crescent’ now accepting applications for several positions

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

The school newspaper, The Crescent, is now accepting applications for reporters, editors and photographers, as well as a social media manager and financial manager.

The Crescent offers a stipend for all staff members, as well as the opportunity to gain experience in the journalism industry and build your portfolio! Want to join the team? Find out more information and apply at asc.georgefox.edu.

Questions? Email Hannah at hdugan16@georgefox.edu or Kelsey at herschberger.kl@gmail.com.

IDEA Center hosts drop-in hours this week

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

Do you need to make adjustments to your schedule? Are you wanting to change your major? Drop by the IDEA Center during the first week of school during our special drop-in hours. We will be open Monday through Friday (Aug. 28 to Sept. 1) from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m.

If you have any questions or would like to create an appointment with us, please contact the IDEA Center at idea@georgefox.edu or call us at 503-554-2330.

Package ordering and delivery info

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

All packages come to Mail Services and are processed here on campus. Therefore, when ordering packages online, please double check that your name and mailbox number are on the shipping address. Packages with no name and mailbox number will automatically become a mystery package and will be at risk of being sent back if it is not claimed in a timely manner.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Auditions for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ are tomorrow night

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

Calling all thespians! General auditions for A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be tomorrow night (Tuesday) from 7 to 10 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. We will host the first call-back the following evening, Wednesday, from 7 to 10 p.m. and a second call-back on Friday, Sept. 1, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the same location.

What to prepare
For the general audition (Tuesday), please prepare a 90-second comedic monologue from a classical play (preferably Shakespearean). Your monologue should be fully memorized and well rehearsed. Be prepared to work with the director one-on-one after you have performed your monologue.

Sign-up Sheet
In order to secure your audition slot, please sign up on the audition sign-up sheet on the theatre audition board in Lemmons Hall. Students who are not theatre majors/minors are more than welcome to audition. You will not need to prepare a 90-second monologue, but you will need to read/perform a short Shakespearean monologue for the director. Come early, grab a monologue from the audition table, and take a little time to practice before your audition time slot.

Call-backs will feature movement work and cold readings from the text. Also, if you sing or play an instrument, please come ready to share your talents with us.

Show Dates
Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 26-28 at 7:30 p.m., as well as Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.

Rehearsals
In general, rehearsals take place between 7 and 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Director Rhett Luedtke will work around your evening conflicts, but you should do what you can to limit those conflicts as much as possible.

Questions?
Please email Rhett at rluedtke@georgefox.edu.

Let’s have fun!

Be mindful of safety around activity center construction site

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

As the student activity center construction project continues, please respect the fence and stay out of the building and construction areas. Construction personnel only are allowed inside the fence. The safety of students, faculty, staff and guests is our highest priority.

Generally, work crews arrive around 6:30 a.m. and begin work on the site at 7 a.m. on weekdays. We apologize in advance for the noise, dust and inconvenience that accompanies projects such as this and ask for everyone’s patience as we anticipate this exciting new addition to campus!

Don’t forget to pick up your online orders at Bruin Store

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

In-store pick-ups for all Bruin Store online orders can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday through Sept. 1. All students picking up online orders during those dates will receive a 20 percent off coupon toward school supplies. The coupon is valid through Sept. 8.

Thank you for shopping at the Bruin Store!

Please walk to and from the Austin lot on Meridian Street

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

For your safety, when walking to and from the Austin lot, please walk only on Meridian Street on the west side of campus up to Crestview, as it has sidewalks. Villa Street on the east side of campus does not have sidewalks.

Thank you,
Security Services

Commuters: Lockers are available for you on campus

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

Commuters: Did you know that we provide lockers for you to store your personal belongings in between classes? The lockers are located in the FoxHole, on the lower level of Klages Center.

Contact the Student Life Office by emailing studentlife@georgefox.edu to rent a locker this year. The cost is a $10 deposit and will be returned to you once you return your key.

Claim your lost items before Sept. 1

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

Last call for the lost and found! If you lost something on campus from last April until now, and have yet to pick it up, now is the time to do so! All of the lost-and-found items not reunited with their original owners will be donated to charitable causes on Friday, Sept. 1, to make room for incoming items.

If we have emailed you about left-behind items, please come to the security office to claim your items, as space is very limited!