Survey: Pumpkin Seed Products

Monday, November 28th, 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.

Join in making ‘Boxes of Love’ this Sunday

Monday, November 28th, 2016

You have been invited to a “Boxes of Love” packing party! It will be at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Le Shana lobby. Our aim is to pack Christmas boxes for children in foster care and provide small hope kits for refugees.

We are asking for donations. Suggested items include:

  • Toiletries (bar soaps, combs, brushes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, lotion, etc.)
  • Items for babies (wipes, small toys, etc. )
  • Towels and washcloths
  • School supplies (coloring books, crayons, stickers, etc.)

Please bring donations to the packing party. Thank you, and we hope to see you there!

Contact Kaheela Reid (kreid15@georegfox.edu) with any questions.

Support athletic training students at raffle this Friday

Monday, November 28th, 2016

Come participate in a 50/50 raffle fundraiser to support the Athletic Training Club as it raises money so our students can attend a convention and gain more knowledge in the athletic training field. Tickets can be purchased throughout the first half of this Friday’s women’s basketball game at 6 p.m., with the winning ticket being drawn at halftime.

Questions? Contact Brynelle Bremner (bbremner14@georgefox.edu).

Are you an artist looking for a little extra cash?

Monday, November 28th, 2016

I’m looking for a studio artist (or enthusiast) to paint a landscape mural on a piece of 24-by-30-inch metal. It’s a Christmas present for my mom, a scene of Mt. Hood with a nest of squirrels in the foreground and a few other details.

I will give you a detailed comp and, of course, money. Contact me at mphillips13@georgefox.edu if you are interested or want more information.

Thank you,
McKayla Phillips

Timely reminder about Title IX

Monday, November 28th, 2016

We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe living, learning and work setting for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:

  • Sexual harassment
  • Sexual assault
  • Domestic violence
  • Dating violence
  • Stalking
  • Harassment and discrimination
  • Bias-related incidents and hate crimes

These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of this behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community.

Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel. For further descriptions of these policies, resources for support, and the process for reporting please visit studenthandbook.georgefox.edu.

Veterans have option of wearing honor cords at commencement

Monday, November 28th, 2016

If you are a veteran graduating in the fall of 2016 and would be interested in wearing a red, white and blue honor cord at commencement, please contact Sherri Moore at veterans@georgefox.edu. Please reply by this Friday, Dec. 2.

Want a job or internship at the FBI? Learn how this Thursday

Monday, November 28th, 2016

This Thursday, Dec. 1, two special agents from the FBI will be on campus to share about internship and job opportunities within the agency. Over the past few years a number of alumni from George Fox have been hired to work as field agents and administrators within the FBI.

No matter your year or major, if you’ve ever dreamed about working for the FBI, then this is your chance to learn the steps you need to take to make that dream a reality. Mark your calendar for Thursday, Dec. 1, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103. Feel free to bring your lunch in with you!

Contact the IDEA Center (idea@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Interested in being an RA next year? Come to info meeting tomorrow

Monday, November 28th, 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 tomorrow (Wednesday) 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.

Hear from panel today about internships

Sunday, November 27th, 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. today (Monday) in Canyon Commons Room 101.

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

Donate toys for community children at women’s game this Friday

Sunday, November 27th, 2016

Come drop off any new unwrapped toys at 6 p.m. during the women’s basketball game this Friday, Dec.2. We are looking for toys, games and books for children up to age 15. All donations will be going to the Newberg Fire Department to be distributed to those in need throughout the community.

If you cannot make it on Friday, there are collection boxes in Wheeler and in Hoover. Thank you for helping out the community!

Contact Brynelle Bremner (bbremner14@georgefox.edu) for more information.

All invited to chapel and Vespers this week

Sunday, November 27th, 2016

This week in chapel and Vespers it’s all about seeing our very own. Tim Timmerman is speaking Tuesday morning in chapel (10:50 a.m.) to continue our series “We Believe.”

In Vespers Wednesday night (7 p.m.) the University Players perform. It is also the first week of the Advent season, so there will be Advent readings and a candlelighting. Both services will be in Bauman Auditorium.

We hope you had a great break. Welcome back!

Are you an artist looking for a little extra cash?

Sunday, November 27th, 2016

I’m looking for a studio artist (or enthusiast) to paint a landscape mural on a piece of 24-by-30-inch metal. It’s a Christmas present for my mom, a scene of Mt. Hood with a nest of squirrels in the foreground and a few other details.

I will give you a detailed comp and, of course, money. Contact me at mphillips13@georgefox.edu if you are interested or want more information.

Thank you,
McKayla Phillips

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!