Shuttle service to PDX available at the end of the semester

Sunday, April 16th, 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).

Library hosts special workshop, ‘History & Art of Western Book,’ Thursday

Sunday, April 16th, 2017

The George Fox library invites you to “The History & Art of the Western Book,” a workshop led by Isaiah Cox, an antiquarian book collector, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, in the MLRC’s 101 and 103 study rooms.

The workshop will discuss the development of the book from the 15th to the 21st century, and will include real examples from across seven centuries. Topics will include …

  • Medieval manuscripts and the role of Christian monasteries and scribes in the dissemination of information
  • Renaissance-era ecclesiastical manuscript production
  • The introduction of the printing press and early books
  • The craftsmanship of binding, and more

Workshop participants will have the opportunity to examine manuscripts and books. The workshop is open to all students and employees. Contact Susan Richie (srichie@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Come wish Dirk Barram well at retirement reception Friday

Sunday, April 16th, 2017

Dirk Barram is retiring after 31 years of outstanding service at George Fox University. Please join us this Friday, April 21, between 3:30 and 5 p.m. in the lobby of the Hoover Academic Building for a reception to thank Dirk and to wish him well in retirement.

R.S.V.P. to Kelly Borror (kborror@georgefox.edu) if you plan to attend.

Communication majors: Join us for dessert ceremony this Sunday

Sunday, April 16th, 2017

All communication majors are invited to join the Department of Communication, Journalism, and Cinematic Arts for a dessert ceremony to celebrate another year of communication studies!

Join us on Sunday, April 23, at 1 p.m. in Minthorn 200. There will be coffee, desserts, an induction ceremony for our newest Lambda Pi Eta members, and a presentation of awards.

We cannot wait to see you there!

Questions? Contact McKenzie Schaffer (mschaffer14@georgefox.edu).

Dinner will close at 7 p.m. tonight in Canyon Commons

Sunday, April 16th, 2017

Dinner will be closing at 7 p.m. tonight (Monday) as we prepare the Canyon Commons room for the Georgie’s Awards reception later that evening.

Interested in being a counselor? Come to info meeting tomorrow night

Sunday, April 16th, 2017

The Graduate School of Counseling is hosting its last group info meeting before the May 1 application deadline for fall semester. We’ll be talking about the following programs:

  • EdS, School Psychology
  • MA, School Counseling
  • MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • MA, Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling
  • Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies
  • Trauma Response Institute

If you’re considering applying or want to learn more about these professions, then please join the meeting at 6 p.m. tomorrow night (Tuesday) at the Portland Center. View details and R.S.V.P. online here.

If you have questions or would prefer an individual appointment, contact Joel Moore at 503-554-6166 or jmoore@georgefox.edu.

Come to Security Services for your lost textbooks, notebooks and art portfolio

Sunday, April 16th, 2017

With finals quickly approaching, you are going to need your lost textbooks, class notebooks and art portfolio that are now residing in the lost and found at the Security Services office!

And please don’t leave campus without checking for your lost water bottles and coffee mugs, jackets, beanies, gloves, wireless mouses, earphones, glasses, pencil pouches, make-up bag, shoes, jewelry items, calculators, etc.! All items not claimed by the owners will be donated to charitable causes on Monday, May 1, so don’t delay!

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

Dinner closing early in Canyon Commons on Monday

Saturday, April 15th, 2017

Dinner will be closing at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Monday) as we prepare the Canyon Commons room for the Georgie’s Awards reception later that evening.

Take a minute to let us know what your plans are this summer

Friday, April 14th, 2017

Summer is just around the corner! Many of you have exciting things planned in the coming months, and the IDEA Center wants to know about them. Please fill out this three-minute survey to tell us about your job and internship plans for the summer of 2017!

Make your ARC appointments as soon as possible

Friday, April 14th, 2017

Do you need help with a paper? Do you need help setting up a study plan? Are you required to come to the ARC for class?

There are only two more weeks left in the semester. Do not wait until the last minute to make your appointment. The schedule is filling up. Make your appointment now! Go to the arcschedule.georgefox.edu and schedule now.

Interested in being a counselor? Come to info meeting Tuesday

Friday, April 14th, 2017

The Graduate School of Counseling is hosting its last group info meeting before the May 1 application deadline for fall semester. We’ll be talking about the following programs:

  • EdS, School Psychology
  • MA, School Counseling
  • MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • MA, Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling
  • Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies
  • Trauma Response Institute

If you’re considering applying or want to learn more about these professions, then please join the meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, at the Portland Center. View details and R.S.V.P. online here.

If you have questions or would prefer an individual appointment, contact Joel Moore at 503-554-6166 or jmoore@georgefox.edu.

‘Crush Your Internship’ event is this Monday

Thursday, April 13th, 2017

Once you land a great job or internship, what can you do to really CRUSH IT when you’re there? Join special guest Ed Ariniello, soon-to-be MBA grad from George Fox, professional business coach and consultant, this Monday, April 17, to get insider tips on how to make a big impact as an intern or employee – no matter where.

This event will take place in Canyon Commons 101 from noon to 12:50 p.m. Contact the IDEA Center with questions.

ALL majors and years are welcome!

Come support Bruins at home games today and tomorrow

Thursday, April 13th, 2017

There are only a few chances left to watch the Bruins play at home this spring. If you’re on campus over the long weekend, come and join us!

Friday, April 14

  • Baseball vs. Puget Sound, noon and 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 15

  • Baseball vs. Puget Sound, noon
  • Softball vs. Lewis & Clark, noon and 2 p.m.
  • Men’s tennis vs. Whitman, 1 p.m.
  • Lacrosse vs. Pacific, 5 p.m.

Photographer needed for Spring Formal on April 23

Thursday, April 13th, 2017

We are looking for a photographer to run the photo booth at Spring Formal. The event will be at Pure Space in Portland on Sunday, April 23, from 8 to 11 p.m., and you will be compensated for your time at the event.

Please contact Gia Han Nguyen at nguyeng15@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

Have items you’re willing to donate to garage sale?

Thursday, April 13th, 2017

The Office of International Admissions and Services is seeking donations for our garage sale. Money earned from the sale goes toward an emergency fund for international students.

If you have items you no longer need, please consider donating them to us. You can drop them off at the International Center Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Farland (jfarland@georgefox.edu).

Thanks!

Fox Film Festival submissions are due today

Thursday, April 13th, 2017

The Fox Film Festival is coming soon! Students, submit your films by 5 p.m. today (Friday) for a chance to have them screened in the Cameo at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21, and in Bauman Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22!

Just click on this link, fill out the form, and turn in a $5 submission fee to the Media Center work-study office.

Email filmfestival@georgefox.edu with any questions.

List of volunteering opportunities provided by Social Work Club

Thursday, April 13th, 2017

Interested in volunteering to fill your spare time, but not sure where to find a list with local opportunities? George Fox’s Social Work Club has compiled a list of opportunities between Newberg and Portland for anyone in the George Fox community to utilize. There are a variety of options to consider, and they are all for good causes, so you can’t go wrong.

Happy volunteering!

To access the list, click this link.

All are invited to inaugural ‘Georgies’ this Monday night

Wednesday, April 12th, 2017

Come celebrate with us at the inaugural “Georgies” from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. this Monday, April 17, in Bauman Auditorium!

The “Georgies” is an athletics-hosted event to present awards for athletic, academic and character achievements. The ceremony is open to all George Fox students, faculty, staff, alumni and families, so come join the fun! Admission is free.

This is a red-carpet event, so floor-length gowns and ties are encouraged. For those who are unable to attend but would like to watch online, a live feed will be provided on the athletics portal.

Following the awards ceremony in Bauman Auditorium, we’ll host a reception for student-athletes and coaches from 8:30 to 11 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Learn more by checking out our Facebook page and Instagram account. Questions? Contact Emily Palkert at epalkert@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to KFOX Radio’s party tonight in FoxHole

Wednesday, April 12th, 2017

Join us at KFOX Radio for a party tonight (Thursday)! We’ll have snacks and show a movie in the FoxHole. Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will follow at 7 p.m.

Everyone is invited, whether you have a connection to the radio station or not, so come swing by!

Contact kfoxradio@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Graduating seniors: Make plans to attend Baccalaureate on April 28

Wednesday, April 12th, 2017

As you plan for graduation weekend, make sure to save the date for 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.