Musicians: Interested in performing at Fall Carnival?

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Calling all student musicians, bands or solo artists: If you are interested in performing a set at this year’s Fall Carnival (Friday, Oct. 28), contact Ashley Meyer (ameyer14@georgefox.edu) with a recorded video/demo/mixtape. Multiple bands will be chosen to play at this year’s carnival, and we’d love it to be you!

Free student tickets available for fall comedy ‘Blithe Spirit’

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Greetings from the George Fox theatre department! The first show of the season, Blithe Spirit, kicks off next Thursday, Oct. 20! Come join us for a lighthearted romp into the 1940s as we witness Charles Condomine face his ghosts.

Student tickets are free both Thursdays, Oct. 20 and 27. Bring your student ID to the door.

Synopsis: When Charles Condomine invites Madame Arcati to perform a séance as an evening entertainment for a dinner party he suddenly finds himself face-to-face with his deceased wife, Elvira … much to the chagrin of his current spouse, Ruth. Mayhem ensues when Ruth is accidently killed and united with Elvira on the “other side.” Together, the two blithe spirits haunt their hapless husband with hilarious consequences. Join us for an evening of classic British comedy that will delight and surprise.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 27-29 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a Sunday, Oct. 30, matinee at 2 p.m. If you wish to purchase tickets, they are available online.

Blithe Spirit is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.

See you at the show!

Check out all the shows now on KFOX radio

Monday, October 10th, 2016

KFOX has released its schedule! Check out this link to see what shows are playing when. We have a great variety of broadcasts featuring more than two dozen students, so be sure to check it out!

Sign up for daily menus from Bon Appetit

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Ever wonder what’s for dinner? Want to know what the Bruin Den’s special is, without walking over? Trying to plan out your meals for the day? Now you can! Bon Appetit posts our menus daily on our website at georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

You can also subscribe to “menu mail” from our website and get the daily menu for the Canyon Commons, the Bruin Den or Bridge Cafe emailed directly to your inbox!

Actors and actresses needed for CMCO project

Monday, October 10th, 2016

A group of CMCO students are looking for student actors/actresses to perform a brief scene from Pan’s Labyrinth on Monday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. Knowledge of Spanish is not required, but is heavily preferred.

If you are interested, please contact McKayla Phillips at mphillips13@georgefox.edu by Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Mike Meek speaks at this Thursday’s Bruins LEAD gathering

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Join Bruins LEAD this Thursday, Oct. 13, to hear Mike Meek, our women’s basketball coach, speak on “How to Inspire Your Team and How to Build Winning Team Chemistry.”

You don’t have to be an athlete or coach to be part of Bruins LEAD. It is simply an opportunity to develop your leadership skills. We will take basic leadership concepts and spend one hour diving into details of how to develop responsible and respected leaders.

Each week, you will get to hear from one of our coaches on the following topics:

  • Oct. 13 – Mike Meek on “How to Inspire Your Team and How to Build Winning Team Chemistry”
  • Oct. 20 – Branden Thompson on “How to Get Your Teammates Back on Track”
  • Oct. 27 – Jessica Hollen on “How to Manage Team Conflict”

All sessions take place from 8:40 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. in Lemmons 8.

While some of the content may be specific to athletics and teams, we feel strongly that every person will end up working in a team at some point in their lives, and this information can be relevant for everyone on campus.

If you were unable to attend the first few sessions, that’s OK! Join us for week four. Probably most important … there will be snacks!

Questions? Please contact Kelsea Meyers at kmeyers13@georgefox.edu.

Come join in fun of Mu Kappa Club tonight

Monday, October 10th, 2016

The Mu Kappa Club is meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in the International House! Share and hear stories of experiences in other cultures with a fun group of people while taking a break from homework.

This week we will be discussing some really cool opportunities and resources available for MKs/TCKs as well as talking about details for our upcoming Portland trip! There will, of course, be snacks and hot drinks. Feel free to come and bring a friend!

Questions? Please contact Jewellyn Bardwell at jbardwell14@georgefox.edu.

‘Living Your Strengths’ Faculty Panel meets tonight

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Are you interested in learning more about how your Strengths can impact your calling and career direction? Attend the Living Your Strengths faculty panel tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m.

Steve Sherwood (Christian Ministries), Stephanie Fisher (Nursing), Rebecca Hernandez (Intercultural Engagement) and Nick Willis (Mathematics) will be sharing about how their Strengths have shaped their lives in important ways.

This workshop will take place in Canyon Commons 103. Check out this webpage for more information.

Come see men’s soccer team in action this Friday night

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Hello Bruin fans! Your men’s soccer team continues conference at home this week as part of Family Weekend. Come support the team as they play Whitworth under the lights of the Austin Sports Complex this Friday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. See you all there!

Go Bruins!

Help with writing and assignments is available in the ARC

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Whether you want to improve your writing, brainstorm for an upcoming assignment, or meet regularly for academic coaching, ARC consultants are available to support you in your academic pursuits.

The ARC is open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 10 p.m. and from noon to 4 p.m. on Fridays. To schedule an appointment, schedule online at arcschedule.georgefox.edu, email the_arc@georgefox.edu, call 503-554-2327, or stop by the ARC on the first floor of the library.

PT program still in need of volunteers for Achilles tendinopathy research

Monday, October 10th, 2016

The physical therapy department is still looking for participants to join a research study on Achilles tendinopathy. The study aims to evaluate recreational runners with persistent pain in the mid-portion of the Achilles tendon. Testing will continue through this week.

If you wish to volunteer or have questions, contact Annika Piros (apiros15@georgefox.edu).

All invited to ‘Nutrition Matters’ cooking classes this month

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Interested in learning more about nutritious cooking? Join us for a series of “Nutrition Matters” cooking classes this month! Here is the schedule:

  • Kitchen Basics: Kitchen Set-up and Staples for Success!
    Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5-6 p.m. in Hoover 105
  • Breakfast: Start Your Day in a Healthy Way!
    Thursday, Oct. 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Canyon Commons
  • Halloween Cooking
    Thursday, Oct. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. in Canyon Commons

All classes are free, and all are invited! Questions? Contact Marcella Loprinzi-Hatfield at mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu.

Be Known as a Cultural Ambassador

Sunday, October 9th, 2016

Are you a student interested in being a part of tough conversations revolving around race, faith, and diversity? Do you enjoy discussions about intercultural communication and relationships? If this is you, then consider applying to be a Cultural Ambassador through the Intercultural Life office.

This unique student leadership opportunity is open only for six to 10 students who are seeking to be culturally engaged and who have a desire to see change take place on their own campus. The skills acquired through this intensive training are recognized as being indispensable in the workplace (of all fields). In addition to training with your peers on a weekly basis, students involved in Cultural Ambassadors will be attending the SCORR (Student Congress of Racial Reconciliation Conference) in the month of February, held at Biola University.

This is an enriching opportunity for all students, so do you want to be known as a Cultural Ambassador?

Applications will be open from Oct. 3 through Nov. 11.

For more information about becoming a Cultural Ambassador, please email Grace Packer at gpacker15@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to chapel and Vespers this week to hear guest Amy Williams

Sunday, October 9th, 2016

This week in chapel on Tuesday morning (10:50 a.m.), guest speaker Amy Williams will share. Williams is involved in youth ministry, with a specific passion for teens involved in gangs, on probation/ parole, and lost in the criminal justice system. Her calling is to a be a “Hope Dealer.”

Vespers on Wednesday night (7 p.m.) is a continuation of ONE. The passage for this week is Romans 6. See you in chapel and Vespers!

Show off your Strengths at the IDEA Center Photo Booth

Sunday, October 9th, 2016

It’s Strengths Week! Stop by the IDEA Center today (Monday) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to take a quick photo of yourself with your top-5 Strength themes at our photo booth!

If you post it on Instagram, you’ll be automatically entered to win one of several prizes being given away this week. Check out this link for more information.

George Fox students invited to OSU Job & Internsip Fairs

Sunday, October 9th, 2016

Want a job or internship in your field this spring or summer? Sign up to attend one of three career fairs that Oregon State has invited George Fox students to attend! More than 100 employers will be available to talk to you about current and future jobs and internships.

  • Oct. 25: Business and Communications
  • Oct. 26: Engineering
  • Oct. 27: STEM & Health Careers

The fairs run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ride down with other George Fox students and IDEA Center staff or go on your own. Vans will depart at 9:30 a.m. and return to campus before 3 p.m. so athletes can attend. Sign up through the Events tab in Handshake so that the IDEA Center can make you a name tag.

Start planning now to work on you resume and LinkedIn profile and make an appointment to see a Career Coach to learn career fair strategies. This is a great chance to practice meeting employers and see what opportunities are in your field.

Faculty: Encourage your students to attend. Questions? Contact the IDEA Center.

Need a good workout? Try ‘hardest workout on DVD’ tomorrow night

Sunday, October 9th, 2016

Need a good workout? Want to have fun too? Bring your friends, and try INSANITY!

One of the biggest workout sensations, INSANITY claims to be “the hardest workout on DVD.” Join the university’s Fitness Club tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in the Wheeler dance room (Room 211) to find out if it’s true.

Questions? Contact Mikal Pattee at mpattee14@georgefox.edu.

Family Weekend is coming up!

Sunday, October 9th, 2016

You and your family are invited to be part of Family Weekend as we celebrate our 125th anniversary. Join us on campus Oct. 14-16 for a weekend filled with some exciting events, including the Family Weekend Tailgate Dinner, music performances, home athletic contests, and a chance to join a tour that explores how our campus intertwines with Scripture.

Remind your parents of this great time to reconnect! For more information, a weekend schedule and to register, visit this webpage.

Application open for South African experiential learning programs

Sunday, October 9th, 2016

One Heart Source is currently accepting applications for its 2017 Experiential Learning Programs in Cape Town, South Africa. We are offering a variety of two- and four-week volunteer programs and internships next summer.

As an OHS volunteer/intern, you will:

  • Gain international experience for graduate school and employment
  • Develop skills in international communication, mentorship and community outreach
  • Mentor students to achieve academic growth and cultivate lasting relationships
  • Immerse yourself in local communities and broaden your global perspective
  • Collaborate with groups of university students from around the world

Apply here for our volunteer programs. The next application deadline is Oct. 14. You can learn more about One Heart Source at this link.

Work of Friends in Palestine discussed tonight

Sunday, October 9th, 2016

Join us for the seventh Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation of the semester tonight (Monday), when “The Friends Work in Ramallah, West Bank/Palestine” will be discussed in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Guests Elizabeth Sherwood, administrative pastor at Newberg Friends Church; Shawn McConaughey, assistant superintendent for Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends; and Lynn Clouser-Holt, lead pastor at North Valley Friends Church, will describe the current  work being done by Friends in Ramallah and what their experience teaches us about Christian peacemaking at the boundaries of Islam and the West.

The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Islam and the West.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.