To celebrate Black History Month, the Black Student Union is hosting two movie screenings. The first is this Friday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the FoxHole, when we will watch Freedom, starring Cuba Gooding, Jr. The movie is about two men separated by time, on the hunt for freedom.
Contact Megan Wright (mwright14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
The Delight Women’s Bible Study is hosting Pam Lau this week for a special talk on what it looks like to be “Better Together.” Join us at 8:45 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Canyon Commons 101.
Pam will talk about the deep need women have to connect at a deeper level as she shares real-life stories and uses Scripture to support the fact that even though we’re more connected than ever before we are more lonely than ever before. Pam has recently been traveling and speaking about her book A Friend in Me: How to be a Safe Haven for Other Women. This is one of many books she has written.
Pam is impassioned to speak the word of Jesus as it continually transforms us. This is a chapel elective credit option. Ladies, join us for snacks, fellowship and incredible influence.
Contact Jamie Barrett (jbarrett14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
We’re looking for actors and actresses for the student film Wasted Time. If you are interested in acting, come to the Media Center behind Lemmons from 5:45 to 8 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday).
If you have any questions, email Shane Gallup (sgallup13@georgefox.edu) or Sam Hoard (shoard13@georgefox.edu).
Do tests drive you crazy? You read the book, did the assignments, studied the night before, and still didn’t do as well as you wanted on your test. What else can you do?
Tomorrow (Thursday), Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, will cover several strategies for improving performance on tests in an ARC-sponsored workshop, “How to Get A’s on All Your Tests (or at Least Become a Better Test Taker).” Join us from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.
Questions? Contact Rick at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
Interested in being a leader next semester? Come to a Peer Advisor information meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at 9 p.m. in Lemmons 8.
Peer Advisors assist in helping new students feel at home at George Fox, from Welcome Weekend through their first semester. This is a fun and important role. Come learn what is required and how you can apply.
Questions? Contact Stephanie St Cyr (sstcyr@georgefox.edu).
Check out what is on sale during the Bruin Store’s February clearance sale! Oh and by the way, Nike is included! Shop while supplies last. Offers are valid both in store and online at georgefoxshop.com.
For more custom apparel, go to georgefoxbruinstore.com.
Go Bruins!
There are a number of textbook orders waiting to be picked up at the Bruin Store. If you have not for whatever reason received an email notification and are waiting for an order, please come by the Bruin Store between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday or between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday to pick up your purchased textbook(s).
Thank you!
Learn how to have quality relationships with the people you serve! The university’s Individual and Family Matters Counseling Clinic is hosting an eight-week group at the Portland Center that will offer all students or professionals in the fields of education, mental health, physical health or ministry the opportunity to improve the quality of their connections and overall care of the people they serve.
This group is based in Relational Cultural Theory and will also offer insights and growth for working with diverse communities and individuals. The whole group costs $40 and begins Thursday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m.
Please call the clinic at 503-554-6060 or email us at individualandfamilymatters@
The Oregon Historical Society’s special anniversary exhibit, “Vision, Mission, Values: 125 Years of George Fox University,†will end this Sunday, Feb. 5. As the oldest Christian institution in Oregon, we have a lot of history to share!
The exhibit highlights key individuals who shaped our story, special places and unique artifacts from campus life over the past 125 years.
The Oregon Historical Society is located at 1200 S.W. Park Ave., in Portland. More information is available at this link.
Want a chance to win a Dutch Bros gift card? As part of Kevin Tshilombo’s campaign for VP of multicultural life, he is doing a photo contest. If you find a black cardboard key with the word “Understand” on it, take a picture with it and post it on any social media site (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) with the hashtags #UnderstandingIsKey and #Vote4Kevin. You will be entered to win a Dutch Bros gift card!
The contest runs through Sunday, Feb. 5, and the winner will be announced the morning of Feb. 6. For more information and clues of the key’s whereabouts, search “Kevin T. 4 VP of Multicultural Life” on Facebook!
Want to learn how to make better connections with others? Come to a workshop on social interaction and learn new skills for meeting people, making friends, and building a close-knit community.
The workshop is taught by Daniel Wendler, MA, author of the book Improve Your Social Skills and a graduate student in the George Fox Doctor of Clinical Psychology program. Availability will be limited, so if you are interested, reserve your spot today by contacting the Health and Counseling Center at ext. 2340. (Dates and times will be determined by student availability.)
Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.
As part of the university’s 125th anniversary celebration, special guest Peter Kreeft, PhD, a professor of philosophy from Boston College, will speak in Bauman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. The title of his presentation is “Lewis & Tolkien: Christian Faith in a Postmodern World.”
Kreeft is the author of 75 books as well as a popular writer of Christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. His books include Handbook of Christian Apologetics, Christianity for Modern Pagans and Fundamentals of the Faith. Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.
The Mu Kappa Club is meeting tonight (Tuesday) in the International House at 7 p.m.! Hang out with students who have lived in other countries or experienced other cultures, and learn about just how global our campus community is. We will be discussing our vision for the club, eating yummy snacks and just hanging out. Feel free to drop by and bring a friend!
Mu Kappa Club exists to create space for this kind of interaction in a fun and friendly group, and to advocate for and support MKs, TCKs and international students here at George Fox! Hope to see you there!
Questions? Please contact Jewellyn Bardwell at jbardwell14@georgefox.edu.
The Delight Women’s Bible Study is hosting Pam Lau this week for a special talk on what it looks like to be “Better Together.” Join us at 8:45 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 2, in Canyon Commons 101.
Pam will talk about the deep need women have to connect at a deeper level as she shares real-life stories and uses Scripture to support the fact that even though we’re more connected than ever before we are more lonely than ever before. Pam has recently been traveling and speaking about her book A Friend in Me: How to be a Safe Haven for Other Women. This is one of many books she has written.
Pam is impassioned to speak the word of Jesus as it continually transforms us. This is a chapel elective credit option. Ladies, join us for snacks, fellowship and incredible influence.
Contact Jamie Barrett (jbarrett14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
The Bruin Store will be open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays for the remainder of the spring semester. For more details, call 503-554-2540.
Thank you!
All study abroad alumni are invited to a pizza night hosted by the study abroad ambassadors. Come for pizza, sodas and good conversations about great times!
Make plans to join us at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, in Lemmons 13. Contact Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
See you there!
The university’s Department of Biology and Chemistry invites you to join us for the seventh annual Dalton Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in Bauman Auditorium.
Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, a senior astrophysicist at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, will speak on the topic “Universe of Wonder: Galaxies, Stars, Planets and Life.” Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
In the presentation, Wiseman will investigate what new discoveries are revealing about the cosmos and the significance of life in a dynamic universe. She will also give a scientific talk at 3 p.m. on Feb. 9 in Wood-Mar Auditorium entitled, “Frontiers of Astronomical Discovery: Galaxies, Dark Energy, Planets and Life.”
Wiseman received her BS in physics from MIT, discovering comet Wiseman-Skiff in 1987, and continued her studies at Harvard, earning a PhD in astronomy in 1995. She is a Fellow of the American Scientific Affiliation, a network of Christians in Science. She has authored several essays addressing the relationship of astronomy and the Christian faith.
A dessert reception and Student Research Poster session follows the lecture.
For more information on Wiseman and the Dalton Lecture Series in general, visit this link. Questions? Call the Department of Biology and Chemistry at 503-554-2710.
Free food. Now that I have your attention, we are looking for volunteers to help with the Spring Fashion Show hosted by the art and design department on Friday, March 24, at the Chehalem Cultural Center.
This is the LAST SHOW EVER and is sure to be great, as it is features the work of eight George Fox students and alumni who are eager to show off their design skills. Volunteers would show up at the Cultural Center at 6 p.m. to usher guests to their seats, help greet guests, and help with the tear-down portion of the show.
We are also looking for about three select volunteers who would want to help backstage with model management. To show our great appreciation for your help, you will receive a free meal as well as a free ticket to the show. This opportunity is also an excellent resume builder.
If you’re interested in helping at this grand finale event, or have any questions, please contact Erika Muir at emuir12@georgefox.edu. Thank you for your consideration!
Could you use help managing your schedule, staying on top of assignments, or simply navigating college? Contact the ARC to set up academic coaching.
Academic coaching involves regular meetings for support and accountability. A student meets regularly – usually 25 to 50 minutes a week – with an ARC Consultant or Academic Success Coach to review syllabi, discuss weekly and semester schedules, and talk through strategies for success.
Meetings might include time on a class FoxTALE site to ensure the student is aware of assignments that are due, or the Academic Coach might work with the student to determine how to take effective notes and then how to use them. A weekly check-in enables a student to look at the big picture of all that is on one’s plate – multiple classes, work, relationships, other involvements, etc. Coaches build supportive relationships with students as they work together to develop strategies for personal and academic success.
To schedule academic coaching, email the_arc@georgefox.edu. Contact Heather Harney (hharney@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.
Are you a musician, singer and performer? Do you want to share your talents with your peers? Sign up to perform in a student concert in the Foxhole on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m.!
You can sign up at this link.
Contact Ashley Meyer (ameyer14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
