Are you a freshman, sophomore or junior interested in studying abroad? Come to the informational meeting in EHS 125 at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2, to find out more about our programs and application process.
Questions? Contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.
Registration for the 2017 Summer Online term at George Fox is now open! Space is limited to 20 students per class, and some are filling up quickly (though all currently have room for more students).
All online courses are offered at 50 percent off tuition, a huge savings, and are taught by experienced George Fox professors. The courses range from required general education options in Bible all the way through math, nutrition, psychology, English, music and more! Check out the options at this link.
To register, go to MyGFU > Enroll, and follow the basic steps from there … or contact your CAP Coach!
Questions? Email online program director Brian Doak at bdoak@georgefox.edu.
Stress is a constant in our lives, but how we manage stress can change the quality of life. Today (Wednesday), the Academic Resource Center will host a workshop, “My Computer Crashed, My Project is Lost, and I’m out of Detergent: Strategies for Managing Stress,” that will help you learn how to manage stress and use it to your advantage.
Members of our Health and Counseling Center staff will be our presenters. Join us from 3 to 3:50 p.m. in Stevens 109.
Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
A group of George Fox physical therapy students will be going on a medical missions trip to Africa May 30 to June 13, and we are organizing a banquet/silent auction to help raise money for the trip!
The university community is welcome to attend the banquet and auction at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 12, in Canyon Commons. Tickets are $25 and cover the cost of dinner and one entry into a random drawing for a gift basket. All proceeds go directly to our trip.
At the dinner, we will auction off various gift baskets and gift certificates generously donated by community members and businesses. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by contacting Jessica Dinielli (jdinielli15@georgefox.edu). Can’t make it to the banquet but would like to donate? You can do so at this link.
Thank you!
– Jessica Dinielli
Do you like gardening? If ASC built a community garden for students, would you use it? We would love to hear your opinion! Let us know by taking our short survey.
Thank you!
– Cayla Bleoaja (cbleoaja16@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.
Phil Smith, professor of philosophy, will give a lecture for the Science and Religion Club tomorrow night (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in EHS 102. All are welcome to join us!
Professor Smith will be introducing some interesting theological speculations that have come out recently regarding science and cosmology, and if we are really lucky he might even talk about aliens. Also, there will be pizza!
If you think you might come, please email Elizah Stephens (estephens13@georgefox.edu) so we know how much pizza to get.
Hope to see you there!
There will be a Juniors Abroad information meeting for all sophomores interested in going on a Juniors Abroad trip in the spring of 2018. Come for more details on the trips, locations, tent city, and the application process.
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Questions? Please email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.
Are you interested in studying abroad in Thailand or Rwanda? Come visit the GoEd program representative from these programs on Monday, March 6, at 5 p.m. in Hoover 104 for more information about each and the application process.
Questions? Email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.
Are you looking for something fun to do this Thursday night? Interested in making some cool new friends? Come to Fox and Friendsview for a game night!
We will meet in the Le Shana lobby at 6:45 p.m. and then head over for some ping pong, bocce and other games! Hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Kaheela and Gary at jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com.
We are collecting data for a class research project and would appreciate your answers and feedback. It is regarding a baseball/softball bleachers proposal.
Survey: Baseball/Softball Bleachers Proposal
Thank you!
– Alex Hovelsrud (ahovelsrud13@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.
Apply to be a Peer Advisor this fall! We are looking for a diverse group of leaders to welcome in the class of 2021. If you loved being a part of Welcome Weekend and enjoy supporting your peers, we would love to meet you.
Applications can be found here and are due this Friday, Feb. 24, at 5 p.m. The position begins Aug. 19 and goes through the fall semester. If you have any questions, please email fye@georgefox.edu.
Contemplative Worship meets tomorrow (Thursday) in the Prayer Chapel from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m.! Join us as we seek after God’s voice in the quiet. Elective chapel credit is available.
All graduating seniors are invited to stop by the Stevens Center’s Duke Atrium for the Exodus Grad Fair on Thursday and Friday, March 2-3, between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to pick up their cap and gown. Faculty, please advise your seniors of this event.
Questions? Contact Diana Koba (dkoba@georgefox.edu).
Do you live on campus, but can’t/don’t want to drive a car? A group of students is working on a proposal for ASC to bring a bike-sharing service to the Newberg campus, and would like to know what you think.
Please fill out the short survey by clicking the link below …
Thanks!
– Sam North (snorth14@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.
Thursday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs. Whitman (NWC Tournament semifinals), Miller Gymnasium
Saturday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. – Baseball vs. Linfield, Morse Athletic Complex
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m. – Baseball vs. Linfield, Morse Athletic Complex
Saturday, Feb. 25, noon – Women’s Tennis vs. Willamette
Sunday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m. – Women’s Tennis vs. Lewis & Clark
Sunday, Feb. 26, noon – Baseball vs. Linfield, Morse Athletic Complex
For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.
Are you struggling to manage your time? Are you unsure of formatting? Do you want someone to bounce paper ideas off of? Does your professor require you to visit the ARC? If you have answered yes to any of the questions above, don’t wait until the last minute to make an appointment at the ARC.
Go to arcschedule.georgefox.edu and book your appointment now! We are open on Monday through Thursday from 1 to 10 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
The Job & Internship Fair is today, so come by to meet 40-plus professionals from companies like OMSI, Nordstrom, Providence Health Services, and many more! Even if you have not registered, please attend! All are welcome, anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons. You’ll be glad you did.
To take one last look at the attending employers, see this webpage.
The Wineskin, the university’s student literary and art magazine, is now accepting submissions for the Spring 2017 issue. If you are a writer, photographer or artist, this is a great chance to get your work published in a journal.
This issue’s theme is “Black/White, Day/Night.” The Wineskin is particularly looking for pieces dealing with the relationship of opposites and oppositional forces. Feel free to interpret this creatively – you are the artist! We are asking for:
Not all pieces will be selected, but feel free to submit your best work by Monday, March 20. Email any questions and/or submission(s) to gfuwineskin@gmail.com. Please email submissions as an attached document.
Apply to be a Peer Advisor this fall! We are looking for a diverse group of leaders to welcome in the class of 2021. If you loved being a part of Welcome Weekend and enjoy supporting your peers, we would love to meet you.
Applications can be found here and are due this Friday, Feb. 24, at 5 p.m. The position begins Aug. 19 and goes through the fall semester. If you have any questions, please email fye@georgefox.edu.
The online timesheet program will be inaccessible early this morning (Tuesday) from 4 to 7 a.m. If you need to record your hours during this time you will need to wait and log your shift after 7 a.m.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kasondra Silva (ksilva@georgefox.edu) or by phone at 503-554-2184.
