April hours for the Bruin Store will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There are store hour exceptions for major campus events. Please call or email the bookstore for more information.
Thank you!
Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu)
This short survey is for a business research project done by a student in Finance 490. The project is trying to discover if there’s a correlation between what a student expects they will earn in his/her future, and what that student may be spending now.
If you want to help with the project, please take a few minutes to fill out this easy questionnaire. Thanks and have a fantastic day!
Contact Peyton Hennessy (phennessy13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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.
Come support our theatre students at the spring drama, The Balkan Women, directed by senior student Cambria Herrera.
Performances are in Wood-Mar Auditorium on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, and Thursday through Sunday, April 14-17. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the Sunday matinee (April 17), scheduled at 2 p.m.
Tickets are free for students for the Thursday show (April 14). Employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket. Please bring your student or employee ID to the door when you attend the show. Additional tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors 65 or older, and $6 for George Fox students and children under 12.
Tickets may be picked up/purchased at the Bruin Store or one hour prior to each show in Wood-Mar Auditorium. They are also available online at theatre.georgefox.edu. A synopsis of the show is also online.
Questions? See Kathy Harris in Minthorn 205 or email her at kharris@georgefox.edu.
The admissions office is getting ready to welcome hundreds of prospective students and families to visit campus for our spring Bruin Preview on Thursday and Friday, April 7-8. Please be courteous of our guests by avoiding parking in the Stevens and Hoover parking lots and utilizing street parking instead.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248.
The admissions office is still in need of a few women’s rooms to host preview students for Bruin Preview this week! If you are a girl who lives on campus (dorm, house, apartment or suite) and are interested in hosting one or two preview students overnight on Thursday evening, please let us know!
Preview students will spend Thursday evening with you and leave you Friday morning after breakfast. This is a great opportunity to share with prospective students how awesome George Fox is and give them a taste of Fox student life! A free Chapters drink coupon is also included.
If you are interested in hosting, please contact Kelly Hughton at khughton@georgefox.edu.
Come engage in civil dialogue and good food with a panel and others at a new discussion series called Matheteis. Our first gathering takes place on Monday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room.
Matheteis is an event where we create space for civil discourse to current issues in society by exploring them from a biblical perspective. Our first topic for this discussion series is “Donald Trump: The Evangelical Conundrum.”
Why are so many Evangelicals supporting and voting for Trump? What is it about him that appeals to people, but particularly Christians? Follow this link to save your spot! For this first event, we only have 20 spots available, and there is a charge of $5 at the door.
This event is sponsored by the Intercultural Life Office and the Center for Peace and Justice.
Questions or concerns? Email Sierra Brambila at sbrambila13@georgefox.edu.
The university’s Center for Peace and Justice welcomes Stuart Willcuts, Mercy Corps country director in Ukraine, to speak at the 2016 John Woolman Peacemaking Forum on Tuesday, April 12. Our theme this year is “Fostering Peace and Justice Through the Lens of Service.”
Stuart, a 1972 alumnus of George Fox, has dedicated his life to promoting peace and reconciliation during complex humanitarian crisis events. He will speak on restoring hope to the most vulnerable during chapel in Bauman Auditorium at 10:50 a.m.
The evening event, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105, is open to the community. Stuart will share real-life stories about his courageous work as a disciple of Christ serving the world. He will also be presented the John Woolman Peacemaking Award for his lifetime of international humanitarian service to those who have been marginalized by and suffered from war and oppression.
Contact Laurie Fair (lfair@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Have you been experiencing back pain or want to know what exercises or stretches evidence shows to decrease symptoms of back pain? “We’ve Got Your Back†is a free class on the prevention and management of back pain.
Li-Zandre van Eeden, PT, DPT, and the university’s School of Physical Therapy will sponsor the class, which will meet on Thursdays through April 21. Sessions are scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 202 in the Roberts Center (501 N. Villa Road).
There will be a lab component, so please dress comfortably. For more information or to sign up, please call 503-554-2479.
George Fox students and employees can enjoy discounts at several Newberg restaurants and coffee shops! Check out this page for a list of Newberg restaurants and coffee shops and the discounts they offer.
As part of an ongoing Fraud and Forensic Accounting program, the College of Business invites students and employees interested in learning more about cybercrime and electronic fraud to attend a guest lecture today (Wednesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 102.
Our guest speaker is Aaron Sparling from the Criminal Intelligence Unit in the Portland Police Bureau. Sparling also serves on the United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force. Among other topics, he will speak on emerging cybercrime and fraud issues related to Bitcoin, the Darknet and data breaches.
Space is limited, so please RSVP with Seth Sikkema (ssikkema@georgefox.edu) if you plan to attend.
The university community is invited to a free spring concert at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Bauman Auditorium.
The event will feature performances by the university’s Symphonic Band and Concert Choir, as well as the Chehalem Symphony Orchestra. The Symphonic Band, under the direction of Pat Vandehey, will perform Bach’s Fantasia in G Major and Danzón No. 2 by Arturo Márquez.
The Chehalem Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir, also under the direction of Vandehey, will perform Finlandia by Jean Sibelius. The orchestra will also play a winning selection from the George Fox Concerto Competition, featuring Stephanie So on violin playing the second movement of Baal Shem by Ernest Bloch. The movement title is Nigun.
Finally, the university’s Concert Choir and Brass Ensemble, under the direction of Danielle Warner, will join forces to present Gloria by John Rutter.
Contact Debbie Hawblitzel (dhawblit@georgefox.edu) for more information.
Didn’t get your fill of candy this Easter? Want some candy to help you and your friends get through the last few weeks of school? We’ve got you covered!
We are hosting a candy buffet fundraiser today (Wednesday) in the Bruin Den from 2 to 4 p.m. Come and fill a container with candy for $5 or $9. There is a wide variety of candy available!
Money raised will be used to finance Juniors Abroad and Serve Trip for students Courtney DuMond and Valentina Kucher.
Questions? Contact Courtney at cdumond13@georgefox.edu.
With the end of semester coming and assignments piling up, we all need to remember to make space to take care of our souls. Join us in Contemplative Worship as we continue to explore how to meet with God in the quiet, creating that space to rest and just be in the midst of this crazy life.
It starts at 10:50 a.m. in the Prayer Chapel tomorrow (Thursday), and there is chapel credit available, so don’t miss it!
Feed your inner traveler and come watch The Secret Life of Walter Mitty! Free pizza, free soda, awesome movie. What better way to spend a Friday night? Join us this Friday, April 8, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Brought to you by Best Semester. Best Semester alumni will be present to answer any questions you have about studying abroad!
Questions? Contact Chelsea Gritten (cgritten13@georgefox.edu).
Come see and celebrate our seniors’ capstone projects at LACI Exhibit Day this Monday, April 11, from noon to 4 p.m.! Exhibits will be located in the EHS Atrium and Hoover lower lobby. Our theme this year is “Christianity & American Pop Culture.”
If you have questions, please contact Laurie Fair in academic affairs at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu.
April hours for the Bruin Store will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There are store hour exceptions for major campus events. Please call or email the bookstore for more information.
Thank you!
Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu)
You have two options for your mail over the summer:
Where: Bruin Den by the ASC offices (table with the candy)
When: Today, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
It will take less than a minute. Time us! Plus you get candy!
Questions? Please email Linda Sartwell at lsartwel@georgefox.edu.
Preparing for life after graduation can be daunting. Whether you are looking for a job or internship, or preparing for graduate school, having a plan will make the transition easier. Join us over lunch and we will show you the tools to navigate the next steps toward your exceptional life outcome.
Come to the Cap and Gown Room at noon on Thursday, April 7, and bring your lunch.
Contact idea@georgefox.edu with questions.
If you are interested in May Term or summer housing, please submit an application online to the student life office by Thursday, April 21.
To be considered for on-campus housing during this time, students need to meet one of the following criteria:
Please refer to the 2016 Summer/May Term housing webpage for additional details and to find the link to fill out the form.
If you have questions, please stop by or call the student life office (ext. 2310) or email housing@georgefox.edu.
Interested in a career in video production, marketing or both? The university’s marketing communications office is looking for a CMCO major to create marketing videos, produce social media content and assist with a variety of other duties around the office.
This is a great opportunity to get real-world experience, enhance your resume and add to your reel. If you’re interested, details can be found on BruinCareers.
Email Jeremy Lloyd, jlloyd@georgefox.edu, with any questions.
