Apply now to work in theatre’s scene shop next year

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Do you have construction experience? Do you enjoy doing quality work using power tools? If so, you should consider applying to the theatre scene shop! We have positions available for next year. And working for theatre is truly the best job on campus!

If you’re interested, please contact Kacy Hughson in the theatre department at khughson@georgefox.edu. Then download and fill out an application from the HR student employment website and turn it in along with a cover letter and resume to Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Enjoy comedy of improv show tonight in Wood-Mar

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Do you need a break from studying for finals? Are you in need of a good laugh or some stress relief? Do you enjoy watching your friends embarrass themselves?

Come join us for the annual Improv Comedy Show tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium! The Improv Theater Workshop students will turn your audience suggestions into comedic scenes right before your eyes. You won’t want to miss it! The show is free to attend.

Baccalaureate service set for this Friday in Bauman Auditorium

Monday, April 24th, 2017

As you plan for graduation weekend, make sure to plan on attending Baccalaureate on Friday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Graduating seniors, families, friends and George Fox employees will gather for a time of reflection, worship and commissioning. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend; interpretive services in Spanish, Mandarin and ASL will be provided. Dress is business casual.

Questions? Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Theatre’s scene shop is hiring for next year

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Do you have construction experience? Do you enjoy doing quality work using power tools? If so, you should consider applying to the theatre scene shop! We have positions available for next year. And working for theatre is truly the best job on campus!

If you’re interested, please contact Kacy Hughson in the theatre department at khughson@georgefox.edu. Then download and fill out an application from the HR student employment website and turn it in along with a cover letter and resume to Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

See students do improv comedy tonight in Wood-Mar

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Are you in need of a good laugh or some stress relief? Come join us for the annual Improv Comedy Show tonight (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium!

The Improv Theater Workshop students will turn your audience suggestions into comedic scenes right before your eyes. You won’t want to miss it! The show is free to attend.

Come say farewell to Merrill Johnson at May 4 retirement reception

Monday, April 24th, 2017

The George Fox community is invited to celebrate 37 years of dedicated service by Merrill Johnson, dean of libraries. Come wish him well in his retirement adventures on Thursday, May 4, between 2 and 3:30 p.m. in the Murdock Learning Resource Center on the Newberg campus.

Refreshments will be served, and there will be formal remarks around 2:15 p.m. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Please contact Sue Richie (srichie@georegfox.edu or 503-554-2422) with any questions.

Spots still available in May Term’s ‘Life of Christ’ class

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Imagine spending three weeks exploring the life and teachings of Jesus with a uniquely small community of fellow learners! In this journey together we’ll ponder challenging theological questions over cups of tea; reflect through journaling; enjoy depictions of Jesus in art, poetry, and film; head off on a four-hour personal retreat to delve deep into the biblical Gospels; and find inspiration in Jesus’ parables while sampling Middle Eastern food!

This three-week class (BIBL 215: Life of Christ) meets during May Term (May 1-19), Monday through Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information, contact Sierra S. Neiman, adjunct professor of Christian Studies (sneiman@georgefox.edu), or Paula Hampton (503-554-2650) in the Christian Studies office.

All invited to Pat Vandehey’s farewell reception Thursday

Monday, April 24th, 2017

After 14 years of service to the George Fox music department, Pat Vandehey will be leaving us at the end of the academic year. Come wish him well at a farewell reception this Thursday, April 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Stevens Center’s Duke Atrium.

Refreshments will be served, and both employees and students are welcome.

Chinese business students make thesis presentations tonight

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Professors Annette Nemetz and Jon Cooley invite the university community to the Chinese senior thesis presentations for George Fox’s 3+1+1 students. Join us tonight (Tuesday) from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. in Hoover 103. Food and beverages will be served.

These students have worked hard to present on various business topics that include:

  • Peer-to-Peer Internet Lending: A U.S. and China Comparison
  • Recommendations for the Chinese Basketball Association Based on the American NBA
  • Evaluating the Price Strategy of American Companies in China
  • Case Study of Artificial Intelligence: Intel’s Nervana vs Nvidia
  • Analysis of Intel’s Semiconductor Products in China
  • The Overseas Purchasing Process for Luxury Goods
  • Walmart’s Supply Chain Dynamics
  • GAAP Accounting Standard and Chinese Accounting Standards: A Comparison and Way Forward

The students, Annette, and I look forward to seeing you there.

– Jon Cooley (cooleyjusa@gmail.com)

Info on leaving cars on campus during Juniors Abroad

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Here is the policy for leaving cars on campus during Juniors Abroad and summer serve trips:

  1. If you can leave your car with a friend off campus that will look after and drive your vehicle, that is preferable, as the university is NOT responsible for any theft or damage to your vehicle while left unattended on campus.
  2. Your car must be left in the Le Shana parking lot and parked close to the building.
  3. All personal belongings must be taken out of the vehicle to avoid tempting a potential thief.
  4. Key MUST be left with Security Services before departure.
  5. Security has a form to be signed, and name and number of emergency contact is needed on the form in addition to your license plate number, make and model of vehicle.
  6. Upon return from the trip, call security at 503-554-2090 to arrange a time with the officer on duty to pick up your key if it is after office hours. Bring photo ID to claim your key.
  7. Any vehicle left on campus without the key being left with security is subject to tow due to Plant Services activity all around campus during the summer.
  8. Do not abandon your car on city streets, as the city of Newberg will tow it as an “abandoned vehicle” after 72 hours!
  9. Enjoy your time abroad!

Let us know if you have extra commencement tickets

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Have tickets for commencement that you don’t need and are willing to share? Please call Theresa Schierman at ext. 2296 or email her at tschierman@georgefox.edu.

Enjoy an evening of comedy at improv show tomorrow in Wood-Mar

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

Do you need a break from studying for finals? Are you in need of a good laugh or some stress relief? Do you enjoy watching your friends embarrass themselves?

Come join us for the annual Improv Comedy Show tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium! The Improv Theater Workshop students will turn your audience suggestions into comedic scenes right before your eyes. You won’t want to miss it! The show is free to attend.

Sell your textbooks, turn in rentals this week at Bruin Store

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

Want cash for your textbooks? Sell them back to the Bruin Store this week (April 24-28) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Also, if you have rental check-ins remember the deadline is Friday, April 28, at 5 p.m.

Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Please leave Stevens, Hoover lots open for Commitment Day guests today

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming our new athletic recruits to campus for Athletic Commitment Day today (Monday). Please be considerate of our guests by avoiding parking in our Hoover or Stevens Center parking lots.

Because of the various commencement activities beginning on campus, we have secured additional parking space at the Newberg Friends Church parking lot should street parking be full.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248.

Shuttle service to PDX available at the end of the semester

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

George Fox is once again partnering with Hillsboro Airporter to provide shuttle service to Portland International Airport at the end of the semester. Students will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter to reserve their spot.

Here are the details:

  • The cost for one passenger is $65, plus a tip.
  • Each additional passenger is $3.
  • Each shuttle can fit five to six passengers.
  • The cost per student is based on the total number of passengers during the scheduled times.
  • If you can fill one shuttle, the cost per student could be as low as $15, if you have a total of six passengers.
  • Make your reservations more than 24 hours in advance and Hillsboro Airporter can group you together.
  • Parents can call Hillsboro Airporter with a credit card to pay for their student’s fare.
  • Hillsboro Airporter accepts cash or credit card for payment.

Hillsboro Airporter has 24/7 service. They will work with students and their families, putting students together to lower the cost of the fare.

To reserve your spot, please go online to Hillsboro Airporter & Car Service LLC.

George Fox contact: Office of Student Life (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316).

Swing by Canyon Commons patio to pick up ‘The Student Collective’ today

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

The Student Collective has arrived! Pick up your free copy of the yearbook today (Monday) between noon and 5 p.m., or during late-night breakfast. We will be on the patio outside of Canyon Commons, so come prepared to blast some music, hang out, and reminisce about the school year that is coming to a close.

Contact Casey Hastings (chastings13@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Support senior artists at today’s show openings

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

Come support our senior artists as they present their thesis exhibits today (Monday)! An opening reception for shows by Becky Weitzman, Annie Lunt and Corrie Mahr will begin at 3 p.m. in the university’s two galleries.

At 3:30 p.m., Weitzman will present the first artist talk in Lindgren Gallery. Following her talk and reception, guests will be invited to migrate to Minthorne Gallery, where Lunt and Mahr will present their work and offer refreshments.

Contact Cheri Hampton (champton@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Come by Hoover this afternoon to wish Virginia Lundquist well

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

Virginia Lundquist has served the School of Nursing as interim director for the past two years. Come and help the nursing program celebrate her accomplishments at a farewell reception today (Monday) between 3 and 4 p.m. in the second-floor lobby of the Hoover Academic Building.

Feel free to contact Caroline Wildhaber (cwildhaber@georgefox.edu) with any questions. See you there!

Would a Friendsview daycare center benefit you?

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

Unlike several of our peer institutions, George Fox currently has no partnership with a daycare facility near campus. Friendsview Retirement Community (next to campus) is exploring the idea of creating a daycare center.

Friendsview needs your help to determine the level of interest from George Fox students/employees in using the daycare service and in volunteering to ensure it is well-staffed. Click here to take the survey.

In addition to providing a paid service, Friendsview wishes to offer George Fox students the opportunity to earn daycare credit by working alongside volunteers and daycare coordinators. To make the daycare center well-staffed for each school/work day, a sufficient number of volunteers/credit earners will be needed.

The benefits of volunteering in the daycare include firsthand experience related to a class or future career and personal enrichment as you support the George Fox community. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please click the link above.

Questions? Contact Corban Harwood at rharwood@georgefox.edu.

Thanks!

Have extra commencement tickets to share?

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

Have tickets for commencement that you don’t need and are willing to share? Please call Theresa Schierman at ext. 2296 or email her at tschierman@georgefox.edu.