Come check out Critical Hit Club’s first meeting of year

Thursday, September 15th, 2016

Join us for the Critical Hit Club’s first meeting of the year – a night dedicated to teaching new players how to play role-playing games. Come join us for pizza and some Dungeons and Dragons games. We’ll meet from 6 to 10 p.m. tomorrow night (Saturday) in Stevens 208.

All skill levels welcome! You do not need to bring anything besides yourself!

Questions? Contact Nick Juchau (njuchau13@georgefox.edu).

Former Blazer dancer is coaching Dance Team; tryouts are Monday

Thursday, September 15th, 2016

The university’s Dance Team will be coached this year by former Blazer dancer Kimberly Kjersten. Tryouts are scheduled for this Monday, Sept. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Wheeler Sports Center Room 211.

Bring a printed copy of your schedule with you. You will learn a dance and have the option to audition with your own dance as well. Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

IT, libraries take debit and credit cards for print cards, other purchases

Thursday, September 15th, 2016

Effective July 1, the MLRC and Portland Center libraries are now only accepting debit and credit cards to purchase print cards. No more digging in your pockets or wallet for that extra change to purchase a print card. You can now purchase the print card you need with your debit/credit card. The library will accept cash or checks for other library purchases.

All IT purchases are now paid with a debit or credit card. They not only accept your debit or credit card, but Apple and Android Pay is also available. So if you need a new ID card, power adapter or to pay for those unexpected repair parts, you will no longer need to provide cash or a check. Just put it on the card.

Please note: ID cards will no longer be charged to student accounts.

Questions? Contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Formation of the Bible expert speaks on campus today

Thursday, September 15th, 2016

Lee McDonald will be speaking in Paul Anderson’s Bible Lit class on “The Canonization of the Old Testament” today (Friday) from 1 to 1:50 p.m. in Hoover 105. Lee has written over a dozen books, and half of them are on the formation of the Bible.

All students (especially those in Bible Survey and Literature of the Bible classes) are welcome to attend! Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Auditions are today for Quakers & Notes a cappella group

Thursday, September 15th, 2016

Do your roommates get mad at you for singing too loudly in the shower? Do you want to surround yourself with people who appreciate your need for musical expression? Do you dream of singing mashups of Lady Gaga and Walk the Moon?

Well, then this is for you! Come audition for Quakers & Notes today (Friday) between 5 and 10 p.m. in Ross 208 (choir room). All you need to do is sign up for a time slot at this link and prepare 30 seconds of a well-known song.

If none of the available times work you, or you have questions, contact us at quakersandnotes@gmail.com.

All invited to ‘Turning of the Page’ session today in MLRC

Thursday, September 15th, 2016

Join us today (Friday) as Tim Tsohantaridis leads a “Turning of the Page” session exploring the artistry and meaning of Volume 1 of The Saint John’s Bible. The session will run from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC.

All are welcome! Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Online directory lists local churches

Thursday, September 15th, 2016

Finding a church home while you are away at college is such an important source of refreshment, soul care, and a natural place to serve. The Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life offers an online directory of local churches.

If the campus pastors can help you navigate this list, please don’t hesitate to pull us aside after chapel, swing by our office, or email us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Men’s soccer team opens conference play at home this weekend

Thursday, September 15th, 2016

The university’s men’s soccer team opens conference play this weekend with a doubleheader and their first home games of the year. The Bruins will take on Pacific Lutheran on Saturday and Puget Sound on Sunday. Both games begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex.

Our team made sure the opposition felt the Bruins’ home field advantage last year and would love your support in making it a fortress this year! Go Bruins!

Custodial department still has openings for student employees

Thursday, September 15th, 2016

The custodial department needs your help to keep the campus clean and sanitized so that you have a safe place to live, work and learn.

If you are still looking for a job and you like to clean, we have the perfect job for you. If you already have a job but know of someone who still needs one, let them know.

We currently have positions available in a variety of locations, from dorms to public houses to large public buildings. Shifts are from 6 to 8 a.m., 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., as well as flexible schedules throughout the day for dorm cleaning. There are also several positions working on Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. if that schedule would be of interest to you.

Job requirements:

  • You must be able to work two hours per day Monday through Friday.
  • For most positions you must be willing to work from 6 to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday.
  • You will receive individual training for your assigned area from the supervisor of that building.
  • You must be a self-starter, dependable and trustworthy.
  • At times you may need to work unsupervised.

If this sounds like a job you would like to do, email Laurie or Dwayne at llorenzen@georgefox.edu or dastlefo@georgefox.edu and we will send you the Placement Questionnaire for you to fill out. Once we have placed you in a position you will be notified that there is additional paperwork ready for you to sign at Plant Services.

Bruins LEAD leadership workshops kick off today

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

You are invited to attend and help spread the word for a six-week leadership workshop that is being hosted by athletics. 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:

  • Sept. 15 – Neal Ninteman on “Exploring Leadership and How to Get and Keep Yourself Motivated”
  • Sept. 22 – Marty Hunter on “Confidence and Composure”
  • Sept. 29 – Maco Hamilton on “How to Conduct Yourself With Class and Servant Leadership”
  • 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 Hoover 102.

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.

Today (Thursday) is our first session. We would love to see you there!

Probably most important … there will be snacks!

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

Bicycle Safety Tips

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

Security has received some reports of missing bikes, and upon checking the campus bike racks, we have some safety tips!

  1. ALWAYS lock your bike, even if you are going to be in a building for “just a minute.”
  2. Purchase the strongest U-lock you can afford.
  3. Lightweight chain or “cord” locks are easily cut by potential bike thieves.
  4. Lock the bike frame to the bike rack as bike tires are easily detached.
  5. If you are using a heavy-weight cord, wrap it as many times as possible around the bike rack and various parts of the bike frame. Make it as difficult as possible for a potential thief and they will likely move on to an easier target elsewhere.
  6. While it might be more economical to share a long cord with several friends and lock several bikes together, if a potential thief can easily cut the cord, it will be more attractive to a thief.
  7. Leave the expensive bikes at home and purchase an old beater at thrift stores like Goodwill or Restore to get around campus.
  8. Photograph your bike from all angles and keep the photographs, serial number, and sales receipt in a safe place for easy reference.
  9. Check on your bike frequently! If you aren’t using it, then consider taking it home at our fall break weekend and bringing it back after spring break when the weather will be better again for riding.
  10. Check the George Fox University Security Services Facebook page for some photos of various types of bike locks.

Come audition for Quakers & Notes tomorrow

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

Do your roommates get mad at you for singing too loudly in the shower? Do you want to surround yourself with people who appreciate your need for musical expression? Do you dream of singing mashups of Lady Gaga and Walk the Moon?

Well, then this is for you! Come audition for Quakers & Notes tomorrow (Friday) between 5 and 10 p.m. in Ross 208 (choir room). All you need to do is sign up for a time slot at this link and prepare 30 seconds of a well-known song.

If none of the available times work you, or you have questions, contact us at quakersandnotes@gmail.com.

Interested in playing in pep band? Come to info meeting Sept. 21

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

Interested in playing in pep band at basketball games? Come to an informational meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, in Ross 210. Food will be provided.

Questions? Contact Sydney Soetenga soetenga18@gmail.com.

Aspen Institute speaker visits campus tonight for honors lecture

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

The university community is invited to attend a free lecture featuring Todd Breyfogle, director of seminars at the Aspen Institute. The lecture will be at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Hoover 105.

Breyfogle will speak on “The Earthly City and the Ethics of Exchange: Augustine on the Spiritual Economy.” He earned a BA at Colorado College in classics-history-politics and attended Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, where he read ancient and modern history and patristic and modern theology. Breyfogle earned a PhD at the University of Chicago’s Committee on Social Thought and has written numerous essays and book chapters about St. Augustine.

A reception will immediately follow the lecture. Program director Joseph Clair will be in attendance.

Questions? Contact Jocelyn Stein at jstein@georgefox.edu.

Expert on how Bible was formed speaks on campus tomorrow

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

Lee McDonald will be speaking in Paul Anderson’s Bible Lit class on “The Canonization of the Old Testament” tomorrow (Friday) from 1 to 1:50 p.m. in Hoover 105. Lee has written over a dozen books, and half of them are on the formation of the Bible.

All students (especially those in Bible Survey and Literature of the Bible classes) are welcome to attend! Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Tim Tsohantaridis leads ‘Turning of the Page’ session tomorrow

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

Join us tomorrow (Friday) as Tim Tsohantaridis leads a “Turning of the Page” session exploring the artistry and meaning of Volume 1 of The Saint John’s Bible. The session will run from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC.

All are welcome! Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Sign up to be a private tutor

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

Would you like to help others learn through one-on-one tutoring? George Fox has partnered with Tutor Matching Service to provide a platform for students to sign up as a potential tutor for other George Fox students or local community members.

Tutors set their own rates and make arrangements for meeting times and locations. If you’re interested in serving as a private tutor, go to the Tutor Matching Service page and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page. The service is independent and is not supervised by George Fox University, but can be a helpful resource for our students.

Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Have shoulder pain? Have PT students check it out

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

Do you have shoulder pain? Would you like to have it looked at for free while also helping out our physical therapy students? Our second-year students are looking for volunteers for Thursday, Sept. 22, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Gina Braden (rbraden@georgefox.edu) with your phone number. We will meet in the Roberts Center’s physical therapy department.

Social work majors gather for taco night tonight

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

Are you a social work major? Do you like tacos? If the answer to both of these questions is a resounding “YES!” then come to Villa Road House tonight (Thursday) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for taco night! Meet some new friends, play some games, and eat some good food.

We hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Hannah Fajen at hfajen13@georgefox.edu.

Need help with APA formatting? Attend today’s workshop

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

Need help with APA style for writing assignments? We have a workshop for you.

Sue O’Donnell, associate professor of psychology, will cover American Psychological Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in APA style, at an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Using APA Format Effectively,” today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.