Thursday, November 10th, 2016
The music department welcomes the campus community to “An Evening of Jazz†concert tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Featured will be jazz saxophonist Dave Pietro, who will perform with the George Fox University Jazz Ensemble and Faculty Trio.
Dave is a current member of the Grammy Award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra and has released six CDs as a leader. He has performed with Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton, Maynard Ferguson, Harry Connick Jr. and countless other jazz luminaries.
George Fox students and employees are entitled to one free ticket, available with a current university ID presented at the door. Additional tickets are available for purchase at this link.
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Thursday, November 10th, 2016
Hello everyone! Swing dancing tomorrow (Saturday) will be held in Roberts Center 117. The beginner swing lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., the intermediate lesson at 7 p.m., and the free dance lasts from 7:30 p.m. on. Please come and invite your friends; it should be lots of fun!
If you have any questions, contact Michael Rooney (mrooney14@georgefox.edu).
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Thursday, November 10th, 2016
Want to help build support for our George Fox sports teams? Consider taking this short survey; it should take approximately 10 minutes. Enter your email address for a chance to win a FREE George Fox T-shirt.
This survey is being conducted for the George Fox University sports marketing department for the purpose of collecting data on home sporting event attendance. We value your feedback, thank you!
Sporting Events Survey
Questions? Contact Jessica Hull at jhull13@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.
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Thursday, November 10th, 2016
Tribes N Pines will be teaming with George Fox to host a flower crown workshop! The tickets are the cheapest we’ve done yet, so register now before they all go! For more information and registration, follow this link.
The workshop will run from 2 to 3 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) at the Coffee Cottage, 808 E. Hancock St. The price includes all materials, florals and greenery needed to make your own crown.
Questions? Contact Ella Kaye at ecarver13@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, November 10th, 2016
The George Fox University School of Nursing is sending a group of students to Kenya! Come eat some authentic Kenyan food (catered by the lovely Grace Kuto) and learn about the trip! The dinner will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at North Valley Friends Church (4020 N. College St.).
Grace is a member of Tigard Community Friends Church and the president/co-founder of the Harambee Centre in Chwele. She is a native of Kenya whose village is near the clinics where we will serve. She will share some thoughts about the status of health care in rural Kenya.
The students will also share about what they will be doing in Kenya and what they are excited for. Each student is trying to earn $3,350 to pay for transportation and medical supplies.
Anyone who knows Grace can attest to her amazing cooking. Please RSVP at this Facebook page or by email to chwa14@georgefox.edu by Nov. 14 so we have a head count!
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Thursday, November 10th, 2016
Paul Anderson will conduct a turning of the page session today (Friday) on Volume 1 of The Saint John’s Bible (Pentateuch). Come and “see the Word” as the biblical message comes to life in this historic illuminated Bible.
The session runs from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC.
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Thursday, November 10th, 2016
Take a study break and join the Latinx Heritage Community for the first Spoken Word event of the year! The theme is “Where I am from, and where I am going.” Hope to see you there!
Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight (Friday) in Hoover 105. Contact Fatima Chacon (fchacon13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Thursday, November 10th, 2016
Are you a writer? An artist? George Fox’s poetry and prose journal, The Wineskin, is now accepting submissions. Send your art, poetry or prose (fiction and nonfiction) to gfuwineskin@gmail.com for a great chance to be published and to win the prizes!
Contact Chelsea Gritten (cgritten13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
After more than 15 years, the rates for key replacements have changed. The new replacement rate for lost keys are:
- $35 – change key
- $75 – sub master key
- $200 – grand master key
This is effective immediately and supersedes the rates that are listed on your key receipt.
Thank you!
– Plant Services
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
Lifted Hands meets on Fridays in the Prayer Chapel at 2 p.m.! Join us this week as we lift up our campus and each other in prayer.
Please contact Zack Tewksbury at ZTewksbury14@georgefox.edu with any questions.
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
Today (Thursday) is the last day to sign up for Fall Retreat! The retreat is Nov. 11-13 at Twin Rocks on the coast, and the cost is $30. Come engage in sessions that lead us to experience the fullness of God’s love.
Leading this weekend are professor Anderson Campbell and Kaitlyn Ragan from the IDEA Center. Worship will be led by guest artist Tyson Motsenbocker (check him out at tysonmotsenbocker.com).
If you have any questions, please email Jamie Barrett at jbarrett14@gerogefox.edu. Here is the link to sign up.
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
Join us as we watch the movie War Don Don and discuss the complexities of international justice and individual accountability in instances of war. The film will be shown at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, at the Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St.
The event is cosponsored by George Fox University and the Chehalem Cultural Center. Admission is free and is open to the public. Contact Tiona Cage (tcage@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
The Social Work Club is hosting a panel of speakers from Home PDX and Love INC Newberg tonight (Thursday) to discuss the issue of poverty and homelessness in Newberg and Portland. Do you ever wonder what you can do to help with poverty and homelessness? We are going to be discussing some ways that we can make a difference!
Join us from 7 to 8 p.m. in EHS 102. Snacks will be provided! Contact Mickina Biagi (mbiagi14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
The music department welcomes the campus community to “An Evening of Jazz†concert tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Featured will be jazz saxophonist Dave Pietro, who will perform with the George Fox University Jazz Ensemble and Faculty Trio.
Dave is a current member of the Grammy Award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra and has released six CDs as a leader. He has performed with Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton, Maynard Ferguson, Harry Connick Jr. and countless other jazz luminaries.
George Fox students and employees are entitled to one free ticket, available with a current university ID presented at the door. Additional tickets are available for purchase at this link.
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Wednesday, November 9th, 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.”
Email spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any additional questions.
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Wednesday, November 9th, 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 Dec. 2.
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
Hello everyone! Swing dancing this Saturday, Nov. 12, will be held in Roberts Center 117. The beginner swing lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., the intermediate lesson at 7 p.m., and the free dance lasts from 7:30 p.m. on. Please come and invite your friends; it should be lots of fun!
If you have any questions, contact Michael Rooney (mrooney14@georgefox.edu).
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
Have you written poetry that makes you cringe today? Have you read a book and laughed at the prose? Sigma Tau Delta is proud to present “Bad Poetry & Prose Night” – a chance to laugh at the mistakes we’ve made writing and celebrate how we’ve grown.
Bring your own work or someone else’s and remember we’re all learning, even if we’ve been published. We’ll be in Hoover 206 at 7 p.m. this Monday, Nov. 14.
Questions? Contact Kelsey Herschberger at kherschberger14@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
We are honored to welcome Father Ivan Petrine to celebrate Mass for the George Fox Catholic community today (Thursday) at 11:30 a.m. in Canyon Commons 101.
Father Ivan is a native of Argentina and director of the St. John Society, a congregation of priests and laity committed to evangelizing high school and college students. He also serves as the director of the Newman Centers (Catholic Campus Ministries) at both Oregon State and Portland State universities.
Lunch will be served following Mass, with an opportunity to learn more about Father Ivan’s ministry. All are welcome to attend. Please R.S.V.P. to Rob Bohall at rbohall@georgefox.edu (we will need a head count for lunch). This is a chapel elective for students.
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
This weekend Tribes N Pines will be teaming with George Fox to host a flower crown workshop! The tickets are the cheapest we’ve done yet, so register now before they all go! For more information and registration, follow this link.
The workshop will run from 2 to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Coffee Cottage, 808 E. Hancock St. The price includes all materials, florals and greenery needed to make your own crown.
Questions? Contact Ella Kaye at ecarver13@georgefox.edu.
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