Deadline to sign up for May SpIL trips is today

Sunday, November 27th, 2016

Interested in serving globally or domestically? SpIL trips are a great opportunity to be able to see and share God’s love through missions.

This May, two teams will be headed to Kenya and Romania. Apply now by visiting georgefox.edu/spirituallife and clicking “Get Involved. The deadline to sign up is today (Monday, Nov. 28).

Email spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any additional questions.

PSU illustrator and educator speaks at Art Talk tonight

Sunday, November 27th, 2016

At Art Talk tonight (Monday) we have the pleasure of hosting Kate Bingaman-Burt, an illustrator and educator working at Portland State University.

Kate makes work about the things we buy and the feelings we feel. The building blocks of her practice include bright colors, hand lettering, inventories of illustrated objects, and input and interaction from the communities of awesome people who contribute to her crowd-sourced projects.

Come join us at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) from 6 to 7 p.m. to hear from Kate Bingaman-Burt!

Contact Annie Lunt (alunt13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Make plans to attend ‘Saint John’s Bible’ event Thursday

Sunday, November 27th, 2016

The university community is invited to a free public lecture and viewing of The Saint John’s Bible this Thursday, Dec. 1, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Leading the presentation will be Howard Macy, emeritus professor of religion and biblical studies, and Paul Anderson, professor of biblical and Quaker studies. They will present “Seeing the Word of God – The Illuminative Impact of The Saint John’s Bible,” in which they will explore the most compelling of 160 new artistic masterpieces in the first illuminated Bible produced by the Benedictine Order in 500 years.

Professors Macy and Anderson will expand on “seeing the Word of God,” followed by a firsthand viewing of Volume 1, Pentateuch.

Contact Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Hear from panel tomorrow about internship opportunities

Saturday, November 26th, 2016

Hear from your peers about their internship experiences! Ask them questions about the ladders they climbed to land the internships they wanted! Learn the steps you should be taking to get closer to landing your internship.

This panel will provide valuable insight that is beneficial to all students! Join us from noon to 12:50 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, in Canyon Commons Room 101.

Questions? Contact Patrick Thorpe (joyer12@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Pumpkin Seed Products

Friday, November 25th, 2016

Senior design business students would like your help by completing a survey! The survey is about your preferences of seed and nut products, especially pumpkin seeds. Your responses will help a food processing company decide what product they should make in the near future.

Click the link below to access the survey. Thanks for your input!

Pumpkin Seed Products Survey

Questions? Contact Garrett Burr at gburr14@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.

Deadline is Monday to sign up for SpIL trips to Kenya, Romania

Friday, November 25th, 2016

Interested in serving globally or domestically? SpIL trips are a great opportunity to be able to see and share God’s love through missions.

This May, two teams will be headed to Kenya and Romania. Apply now by visiting georgefox.edu/spirituallife and clicking “Get Involved. The deadline to sign up is Monday, Nov. 28.

Email spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any additional questions.

Survey: Pumpkin Seed Products

Thursday, November 24th, 2016

Senior design business students would like your help by completing a survey! The survey is about your preferences of seed and nut products, especially pumpkin seeds. Your responses will help a food processing company decide what product they should make in the near future.

Click the link below to access the survey. Thanks for your input!

Pumpkin Seed Products Survey

Questions? Contact Garrett Burr at gburr14@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.

Donations needed for those experiencing homelessness

Thursday, November 24th, 2016

The Social Work Club is collecting donations for those experiencing homelessness and poverty. The following food items are needed and will go toward both breakfast and lunch kits at Love INC here in Newberg:

  • Soup with pop-top
  • Cup of noodles
  • Microwave mac n’ cheese
  • Protein bars
  • Crackers with peanut butter or cheese
  • Packs of nuts, fruit or applesauce cups
  • 100 percent juice boxes/pouches
  • Hot chocolate pouches

Additionally, the following items are needed for Home PDX, which works to build relationships with the homeless community in downtown Portland:

  • Gloves
  • Hats
  • Scarves
  • Sleeping bags
  • Flashlight
  • Backpacks
  • Tents
  • Shoes
  • Foot powder

Contributions are very much appreciated and can be dropped off at the social work house on campus through Friday, Dec. 2. Contact Katie Garvison (kgarvison13@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Thank you!

Climb the Ladder: A student panel on internship experiences

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

Hear from your peers about their internship experiences! Ask them questions about the ladders they climbed to land the internships they wanted! Learn the steps you should be taking to get closer to landing your internship.

This panel will provide valuable insight that is beneficial to all students! Join us from noon to 12:50 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, in Canyon Commons Room 101.

Questions? Contact Patrick Thorpe (joyer12@georgefox.edu).

Topic of land and education in the Philippines discussed Dec. 1

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

Come join social work students for a conversation with members of the Portland Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines around the topic of land and education in the Philippines. We’ll gather from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, in EHS 102.

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

 

University’s libraries close early today for holiday

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

The university’s libraries will be closing early today (Wednesday) and remain closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend!

The MLRC in Newberg will close at 5 p.m. today and reopen from 6 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27. The Portland Center library will close at 4:30 p.m. today. Regular hours for both libraries resume on Monday.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Donations needed for those experiencing homelessness

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

The Social Work Club is collecting donations for those experiencing homelessness and poverty. The following food items are needed and will go toward both breakfast and lunch kits at Love INC here in Newberg:

  • Soup with pop-top
  • Cup of noodles
  • Microwave mac n’ cheese
  • Protein bars
  • Crackers with peanut butter or cheese
  • Packs of nuts, fruit or applesauce cups
  • 100 percent juice boxes/pouches
  • Hot chocolate pouches

Additionally, the following items are needed for Home PDX, which works to build relationships with the homeless community in downtown Portland:

  • Gloves
  • Hats
  • Scarves
  • Sleeping bags
  • Flashlight
  • Backpacks
  • Tents
  • Shoes
  • Foot powder

Contributions are very much appreciated and can be dropped off at the social work house on campus through Friday, Dec. 2. Contact Katie Garvison (kgarvison13@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Thank you!

Hear Anderson and Macy speak on ‘Saint John’s Bible’ Dec. 1

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

The university community is invited to a free public lecture and viewing of The Saint John’s Bible on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Leading the presentation will be Howard Macy, emeritus professor of religion and biblical studies, and Paul Anderson, professor of biblical and Quaker studies. They will present “Seeing the Word of God – The Illuminative Impact of The Saint John’s Bible,” in which they will explore the most compelling of 160 new artistic masterpieces in the first illuminated Bible produced by the Benedictine Order in 500 years.

Professors Macy and Anderson will expand on “seeing the Word of God,” followed by a firsthand viewing of Volume 1, Pentateuch.

Contact Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) for more information.

No Vespers service tonight

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

There will be no Vespers tonight (Wednesday) since tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Have a great break and we will see you back next Tuesday!

Offices close for Thanksgiving holiday Thursday and Friday

Monday, November 21st, 2016

All university offices on the Newberg campus and at the Portland Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Sign up now for SpIL trips to Kenya, Romania in the spring

Monday, November 21st, 2016

Interested in serving globally or domestically? SpIL trips are a great opportunity to be able to see and share God’s love through missions.

This May, two teams will be headed to Kenya and Romania. Apply now by visiting georgefox.edu/spirituallife and clicking “Get Involved. The deadline to sign up is Monday, Nov. 28.

Email spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any additional questions.

Thanksgiving closures for Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Cafe

Monday, November 21st, 2016

The Bruin Den and Bridge Café will be closing at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23. The Bruin Bites will be closed on Wednesday, and all cafes will be closed through the weekend, reopening on Monday, Nov. 28, with regular hours of operation.

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Bon Appetit!

Interested in being an RA next year? Come to info meeting Nov. 30

Monday, November 21st, 2016

Have you considered applying for an RA position for the 2017-18 school year? Do you want to learn more about what the RA role entails? Then come to the RA informational meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 9 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Applications will become available on Monday, Nov. 14. Click here to view the application. Applications will be due on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, at 5 p.m. Please turn them in to the student life office on the third floor of the Stevens Center.

Group and individual interviews will take place during the first three weeks of February. Candidates will be notified of selection by Feb. 24.

Questions? Contact reslife@georgefox.edu.

Donations needed for those experiencing homelessness

Monday, November 21st, 2016

The Social Work Club is collecting donations for those experiencing homelessness and poverty. The following food items are needed and will go toward both breakfast and lunch kits at Love INC here in Newberg:

  • Soup with pop-top
  • Cup of noodles
  • Microwave mac n’ cheese
  • Protein bars
  • Crackers with peanut butter or cheese
  • Packs of nuts, fruit or applesauce cups
  • 100 percent juice boxes/pouches
  • Hot chocolate pouches

Additionally, the following items are needed for Home PDX, which works to build relationships with the homeless community in downtown Portland:

  • Gloves
  • Hats
  • Scarves
  • Sleeping bags
  • Flashlight
  • Backpacks
  • Tents
  • Shoes
  • Foot powder

Contributions are very much appreciated and can be dropped off at the social work house on campus through Friday, Dec. 2. Contact Katie Garvison (kgarvison13@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Thank you!

Bon Appetit posts hours for Thanksgiving weekend

Monday, November 21st, 2016

Hours of operation in the dining room will change over the weekend as follows:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 23: Dinner, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 24: Brunch, 10:30-11 a.m.; dinner, 4-4:30 p.m.
  • Friday/Saturday, Nov. 25-26: Brunch, 10:30-11 a.m.; dinner, 5-5:45 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 27: Brunch, 10:30-11 a.m.; dinner, 5-7 p.m.

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Bon Appetit!