Come see and celebrate our seniors’ capstone projects at LACI exhibit day, Monday, Nov. 21, from noon until 4 p.m.! Exhibits will be located in the EHS (Ron Gregory) Atrium and Hoover lower lobby.
Our theme this year is “Islam and the West.” If you have questions, please contact Laurie Fair in the academic affairs office at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu.
Students are invited to support their peers at this year’s Christmas Concert, scheduled Dec. 9-11 in Bauman Auditorium. Students who attend Friday night’s 7:30 p.m. performance are entitled to one free ticket.
You can select your free concert ticket online at this link. If you elect to attend one of the other performances, you may purchase tickets at the same link. There is another 7:30 p.m. performance on Saturday and a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
Questions? Contact Debbie Hawblitzel at dhawblit@georgefox.edu.
Contemplative Worship is held every Thursday at 10:50 a.m. in the Prayer Chapel! Join us this week as we explore the Examen, a prayerful reflection of gratitude.
Want to play some fun games tomorrow night (Thursday)? Come to Fox and Friendsview! We are having a game night with ping-pong, board games, free food and much more at Friendsview Retirement Community. Meet at Le Shana at 6:45 p.m. so we can head over together!
Questions? Contact Kaheela Reid at jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com.
Are you a writer? An artist? Today (Wednesday) is your last day to send your work to George Fox’s poetry and prose journal, The Wineskin. Send your art, poetry or prose (fiction and nonfiction) to gfuwineskin@gmail.com.
The deadline is today at noon. Enter for a great chance to be published and to win the prizes!
Contact Chelsea Gritten (cgritten13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Do you play a wind instrument? Join the pep band for basketball games!
We’ll have three rehearsals – on Dec. 7, Jan. 11 and Jan. 18 – and will play at four games (Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11). Rehearsals will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Ross 210.
Contact Sydney Soetenga at soetenga18@gmail.com if you have questions or just show up at the first rehearsal in Ross on Dec. 7.
Don’t wait until the last minute to schedule an ARC appointment. There are only three and a half more week until finals.
The week of Nov. 16-23 is already booked. If you need an appointment between Nov. 15 and Nov. 23, please stop by the ARC and put your name on the waiting list. If you have already scheduled an appointment and need to cancel, please do so as soon as possible so we can open that time up to other students.
To schedule an appointment, go to arcschedule.georgefox.edu.
A relief effort for refugees in the Portland area begins this week!
The Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is accepting a variety of items to distribute to Muslim families in need. It is our duty to help provide relief for those in need and welcome these people to our country in any way possible. Items needed include:
All of these items can be dropped off either at the SpIL House or in one of the labeled boxes in the Canyon Commons. Any contributions that can be made are greatly appreciated!
If you want to know more about the effort watch this video.
If you have questions about the supply drive, contact Tania Del Real at tdelreal13@georgefox.edu or Austin Wisenbaker at awisenbaker13@georgefox.edu.
Bruins, it’s time to pack into Miller Gymnasium for basketball season. Don’t miss the women’s season kickoff tonight and the men’s on Friday!
Tuesday (tonight), 7 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Multnomah University
Friday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. – Men’s Basketball vs. Claremont-Mudd-Scrips
Saturday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Northwest University
For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.
Interested in gaining some insight as to what our international students think about George Fox and of their experience in America? Check out this semester’s issue of the newsletter International Voices and get to know some of these students a bit better.
It is International Education Week. In recognition, our chapel guest today (Tuesday) is Vicente Pinto, a George Fox alumnus originally from California who has taught high school Spanish for the past three years. He has also been a missionary in Honduras, the United Kingdom and Kenya. Join us at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
On Wednesday night at 7 p.m., Jamie Johnson will speak in Vespers on Romans 16.
With the holidays quickly approaching, the finance department would like to bring to your attention the schedule for processing check requests and expense reimbursement requests to accommodate the short holiday weeks.
Please refer to the Forms page on the finance department website to view the Accounts Payable Holiday Payment Processing Schedule.
Happy Holidays!
– The Finance Team
Come to the Bruin Store today and tomorrow (Nov. 15-16) for our two-day sale!
The sale includes 25 percent off the following:
Follow @the_bruin_store on Instagram for pictures and more information!
Go Bruins!
Are you a writer? An artist? George Fox’s poetry and prose journal, The Wineskin, is accepting submissions for only a couple more days. Send your art, poetry or prose (fiction and nonfiction) to gfuwineskin@gmail.com by Wednesday, Nov. 16.
The deadline is tomorrow at noon. Enter for a great chance to be published and to win the prizes!
Contact Chelsea Gritten (cgritten13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Join us this Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium to experience the diverse cultural talent within the George Fox community at this year’s World’s Got Talent show!
All are welcome to come and join the amazing mix of students we have represented in our community with a night of performance, food and learning! We all resonate with culture in different ways, so be a part of the celebration by engaging in the cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds we bring to George Fox!
Questions? Contact Mikaela Smith at smithm16@georgefox.edu.
Jeff Cameron, assistant professor of art & design, is showing his panoramic photographs in the campus’ Lindgren Gallery now through Nov. 30. The exhibit is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The images capture scenes of Italy from Rome to Bolzano and Florence to Milan, taken last May while he was traveling on Juniors Abroad.
For more information or questions, contact Jeff at jcameron@georgefox.edu.
Have you ever thought about living and working overseas? Are you passionate about helping to improve communities around the world? Come join Lisa Snell, a Peace Corps recruiter who served in the Peace Corps in Morocco for two years, as she hosts an info session on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Canyon Commons (Room 101).
Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime. Join us at this information session to learn about volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain tips to guide you through the application process. Lisa will also have a table in the Canyon Commons lobby to chat with students throughout the morning if you are unable to make the lunchtime session!
If you have questions about this event, or wish to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Lisa while she’s on campus, contact Lisa Snell at lsnell@peacecorps.gov.
Come see and celebrate our seniors’ capstone projects at LACI exhibit day, Monday, Nov. 21, from noon until 4 p.m.! Exhibits will be located in the EHS (Ron Gregory) Atrium and Hoover lower lobby.
Our theme this year is “Islam and the West.” If you have questions, please contact Laurie Fair in the academic affairs office at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu.
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.
Want to go to a Portland Trail Blazers basketball game for a discounted rate? You can choose your seats and bring as many people as you’d like. Use the link rosequarter.com/georgefoxsa and the promo code GEORGEFOXSA for discounted tickets for a selection of games!
Contact Bailey Raines (braines16@georgefox.edu) with questions.
