Come swing dance tonight in Wheeler Gymnasium

Saturday, April 8th, 2017

Tonight (Sunday), the Coast to Coast Swing Club will host a live swing dance in the Wheeler gym from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The entire university community is invited to join us!

Refreshments will be provided. Bring your friends; it’s going to be a blast!

Contact Andrea Roberts (aroberts14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Join university’s cycling club on ride this morning

Friday, April 7th, 2017

The George Fox Cycling Club is hitting the main peaks of Newberg today (Saturday)! We’re doing a 40-mile ride that will go to Bald Peak State Park, Parrett Mountain and the Red Hills. There will also be a 15-mile route at a casual pace. We’ll begin by meeting in front of the Stevens Center at 10 a.m.

Participants get a free T-shirt! Everyone is welcome. More info is available on the George Fox Cycling Club Facebook page. The exact route may be altered to accommodate road/weather conditions.

Questions? Contact Jesse Tonkinson (jtonkinson13@georgefox.edu).

Join in fun of ‘Georgies’ awards event on April 17

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Come celebrate with us at the inaugural “Georgies” from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on 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.

Graduating seniors: Save the date for Baccalaureate on April 28

Thursday, April 6th, 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.

All are welcome to join cycling club on ride tomorrow

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

The George Fox Cycling Club is hitting the main peaks of Newberg tomorrow (Saturday)! We’re doing a 40-mile ride that will go to Bald Peak State Park, Parrett Mountain and the Red Hills. There will also be a 15-mile route at a casual pace. We’ll begin by meeting in front of the Stevens Center at 10 a.m.

Participants get a free T-shirt! Everyone is welcome. More info is available on the George Fox Cycling Club Facebook page. The exact route may be altered to accommodate road/weather conditions.

Questions? Contact Jesse Tonkinson (jtonkinson13@georgefox.edu).

Nominate a student-athlete for ‘Bruin Award’

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Know a student-athlete who truly embodies the “Be Known” promise? Show your support by nominating them for the Bruin Award! This award will be presented at the “Georgies,” a new awards event that will take place on Monday, April 17 (see related Daily Bruin post).

All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to vote! Click on this link for a more detailed description.

Questions? Contact Emily Palkert at epalkert@georgefox.edu.

Come to ‘Be the Match’ bone marrow registry drive Tuesday

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Help cancer patients with a simple mouth swab! Sign up for the bone marrow registry on Tuesday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103. Young patients battling cancer will also be there to remind us of how you can change someone’s life by simply signing up.

Questions? Contact David Degnan (ddegnan14@georgefox.edu).

IDEA Center offers free rides to Jessica Williams event

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Come make professional connections and network with George Fox alumni, students and employees at the launch of our George Fox Business Leadership Society!

On Thursday, April 13, local leader, life coach and TEDx Talk speaker Jessica J. Williams will speak at 6:30 p.m. at the Portland Center on how to be a leader within any organization.

Door prize raffles and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Cost is $3 with early registration, $5 at the door. The IDEA Center is offering rides to the Portland Center for free.

Register now at this link to save your spot. Questions? Contact Ashley Walker at awalker@georgefox.edu.

Apply now to serve in Nepal next winter

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Interested in serving the Lord overseas? Join next year’s winter serve trip team and travel to Nepal. Apply now at this link!

‘Darwinism and the Christian Faith’ presented in EHS on Thursday

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Come join us for a special lecture, “Darwinism and the Christian Faith,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in EHS 102. The event is hosted by the Science and Religion Club.

The lecture will explore some of the cross-sections between science and Christian faith. Mark McLeod-Harrison will discuss Darwinism and the interesting tangles that it causes some parts of evangelical theology. He will raise some of the pressing issues and highlight a few of the areas where creative theological thinking is needed.

Pizza will be provided, and elective chapel credit is available! Please RSVP to Elizah Stephens at estephens13@georgefox.edu.

Join in fun of Asian American Club’s meeting on Sunday

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Join Fusion, the Asian American Club, in celebrating a year together with good company and good food! We will be meeting in Stevens 109 on Sunday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Feel free to bring a dish or snack to share; Fusion will provide the main courses.

Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there!

Contact Elaine Wu (ewu14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Everyone invited to come swing dance in Wheeler Sunday

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Hello everyone! The Coast to Coast Swing Club is hosting a live swing dance this Sunday, April 9, and everyone is invited!

Join us from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the Wheeler gym. We’ll have snacks and water provided, so bring your friends, bring a date, bring everyone because it is going to be blast! Hope to see you all there.

If you have a questions, please contact Michael Rooney (mrooney14@georgefox.edu).

Make plans to attend Holy Week worship services

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Next week is Holy Week! The Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life would like to invite you to join us for worship as we remember Jesus’ journey to the cross. We will offer the following Holy Week celebrations:

  • Tuesday, April 11, at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium: Holy Week Chapel with President Robin Baker
  • Tuesday, April 11, at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 102: Holy Week Shalom service with speaker Kearsten McCoy
  • Wednesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium: Stations of the Cross
  • Thursday, April 13, at 4 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium: Maundy Thursday Communion Service (no chapel credit offered)

We encourage you to celebrate Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday with one of our wonderful local churches (for a list of churches, please visit this webpage).

Please clear Hoover and Stevens lots for Bruin Preview guests

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming hundreds of prospective students today (Friday) for Bruin Preview.

Please be considerate of our first-time guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots today. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248.

Thank you!

Donations sought for garage sale to benefit international students

Thursday, April 6th, 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!

Have room for a one-credit career class next year?

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Did you know the IDEA Center offers three one-credit courses to prepare you for everything from choosing a major to landing a job after graduation? Read the descriptions below to see if one of these classes would be just right for you!

GEED 214 – Discover your Calling – Fridays from noon to 12:50 p.m.
This course promotes self-discovery in relationship to vocational calling, values, interests and strengths development to help you identify educational and occupational pathways (for freshmen and sophomores).

GEED 216 – Internships: Finding, Landing and Succeeding – Mondays from noon to 12:50 p.m.
This course will help you identify a career direction, create a personal brand, build a network, and write an effective resume – all to help you work towards landing and succeeding in an internship (for sophomores and juniors).

GEED 218 – Developing Professional Identity – Wednesdays from noon to 12:50 p.m.
This course focuses on developing an understanding of professional identity by working on technical components like resume and e-presence, and by developing a strategy to reach your professional goals (for juniors and seniors).

Come by the IDEA Center on the first floor of the Stevens Center to learn more!

Take a survey for a chance to win $100

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Faculty in the College of Business are surveying students to find out more about their opinions of business. The survey is short; it should take about 10 minutes to complete. Once you’re finished you can enter your name into a drawing for a $100 gift card. The survey can be found at this link.

If you have any questions, please contact Nate Peach at npeach@georgefox.edu.

Application open for game management work-study staff

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Interested in sports? Need a work-study job? Consider working on the game management staff for the upcoming school year!

Contact Kevin Kopple (kkopple@georgefox.edu) for details.

Guest PT doctor speaks on restoring limb function Tuesday

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

The Department of Physical Therapy is excited to host Dr. Jason Wilken, associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Iowa, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, in Canyon Commons 103.

Dr. Wilken will present the topic “Experience and Evidence – Evolution of a Custom Fiber Device to Restore Limb Function.” His presentation will provide a succinct overview of the problems facing individuals who have experienced catastrophic limb injuries, which include a life of reduced function and pain due to the limitations of commonly available devices.

Improvements in rehabilitative techniques and custom-carbon fiber ankle foot orthoses over the last 10 years now enable the return to high-level athletic activities, and even a full return to active duty. Dr. Wilken will present key aspects of device design, evidence to support their use, and considerations for training individuals seeking to return to high-level function.

Everyone is encouraged to attend this free event, ask questions and welcome Dr. Wilken to the university. Light refreshments will be served.

Questions? Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu.

Let Plant Services know of your interest in dorm furniture

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Plant Services is exploring the possibility of renting or selling surplus dorm furniture to students. Please use this Google Form to indicate interest.

Thank you,
Dexter Ballard (ballardd@georgefox.edu)