Art Talk tonight features artist Melissa Potter

Sunday, April 3rd, 2016

Tonight (Monday), Art talk is hosting artist Melissa Hilliard Potter. Her artwork has been influenced by women crafters, feminists and Quaker activists. She currently creates pieces that consider the radical history of women through their traditional handicrafts, gender rituals, and untold personal histories.

Stop by the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) at 6 p.m. to hear her speak on her artist practice and journey.

Contact Annie Lunt (alunt13@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Swing by Bruin Den for free candy, study abroad info

Sunday, April 3rd, 2016

Swing by the Bruin Den tomorrow (Tuesday) between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a dose of candy and culture. Come hear about studying abroad with Best Semester!

Contact Chelsea Gritten (cgritten13@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Info session tonight covers opportunity to work abroad

Sunday, April 3rd, 2016

Interested in teaching or working in the fields of nursing, counseling or business abroad? Come to a special presentation about NICS (Network of International Christian Schools), a missions agency that reaches the world for Christ through international Christian education, tonight (Monday).

Megan Boys, who taught at an NICS school in Peru for eight years, will share about the opportunities that could be available to you! Come to Roberts 170 from 6 to 7 p.m. Food will be provided.

Working at a NICS school is more than a job. It gives you the opportunity to make a global and eternal impact in a Christ-centered environment with positions in 14 different countries. The organization is currently hiring teachers as well as nurses, counselors, accountants and more. This is an event that anyone looking to live and work overseas should attend.

Contact the IDEA Center (idea@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Survey: Is Beauty Fleeting?

Sunday, April 3rd, 2016

To all the ladies out there! Are you comfortable in what you wear? Have you ever felt judged for being too showy, or maybe too frumpy? Have you ever found beauty or modesty to be touchy topics? We have, and that’s why we’re researching it!

Please help us out by completing this quick, anonymous survey on beauty, modesty and flattery.

Contact Heather McDonald (hmcdonald13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

‘Is Beauty Fleeting?’ Survey

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 to Pavilion tonight for prayer time and fellowship

Saturday, April 2nd, 2016

Gathering around a fire in community to pray for people is one of the most precious ways to encounter God and encounter others, and we decided to do just that.

Tonight (Sunday) at 7 p.m., we’ll be taking the prayer requests from the Prayer Chapel and gathering together in the Pavilion in the canyon to worship, pray over the requests together, and enjoy community by the fireside. Come join us in this amazing opportunity! We’ll see you there.

Questions? Contact Amanda Kitz at akitz13@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Christian Engagement in Pop Culture

Saturday, April 2nd, 2016

Hello! We are conducting a survey to gather information on Christian engagement in pop culture within Generation Z and Millennials. We would appreciate any and all responses from people who consider themselves a part of either generation and identify as Christian.

Feel free to contact Elizabeth Davis (edavis13@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions/feedback.

Thank you for your help!

Christian Engagement in Pop Culture

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.

Fitness Center has employment openings

Friday, April 1st, 2016

The Fitness Center is currently accepting applications for student employees for the summer and for the 2016-17 school year. The application form and full job descriptions can be found on the BruinCareers site.

You can also email Cory Hand, chand@georgefox.edu, if you have any questions.

Come cheer on Bruins in big men’s tennis match this afternoon

Friday, April 1st, 2016

The sun is shining, which means the men’s tennis team will be playing at home today (Saturday)! Put on your sunglasses and come cheer the Bruins on as they battle Whitworth at 1 p.m. on our home courts. A trip to the Northwest Conference tournament is on the line.

As a bonus, free pizza will be served to fans and there will be T-shirt raffle for “most spirited fan.” See you there!

Survey: Interpersonal communication in the digital age

Friday, April 1st, 2016

In this day and age it is important to know people’s communication habits. That is exactly what our LACI senior project is researching, and your help, by taking this short, seven-question anonymous survey, would be greatly appreciated.

Communication Survey

Contact Dieter Mueller (dmueller12@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 to Pavilion for prayer time around a fire Sunday night

Friday, April 1st, 2016

Gathering around a fire in community to pray for people is one of the most precious ways to encounter God and encounter others, and we decided to do just that.

Tomorrow (Sunday) at 7 p.m., we’ll be taking the prayer requests from the Prayer Chapel and gathering together in the Pavilion in the canyon to worship, pray over the requests together, and enjoy community by the fireside. Come join us in this amazing opportunity! We’ll see you there.

Questions? Contact Amanda Kitz at akitz13@georgefox.edu.

ASC VP of marketing & communications position available

Friday, April 1st, 2016

After much thought and consideration, Lehman Pekkola has decided to step down from his elected VP position for the 2016-17 year. You can you read his statement here.

This means that the position of VP of marketing & communications is now open. If you would like to learn more and/or apply for the position, click on this link. Due to the timing, and according to the ASC Constitution, this will be a hired position rather than an elected one.

As always, we strive to be open and transparent with all of you and are doing our best to make this a swift and smooth transition. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at asc@georgefox.edu.

Thank you

Survey: Christian Engagement in Pop Culture

Friday, April 1st, 2016

Hello! We are conducting a survey to gather information on Christian engagement in pop culture within Generation Z and Millennials. We would appreciate any and all responses from people who consider themselves a part of either generation and identify as Christian.

Feel free to contact Elizabeth Davis (edavis13@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions/feedback.

Thank you for your help!

Christian Engagement in Pop Culture

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 swing dance tonight in Foxhole

Friday, April 1st, 2016

Swing dancing is back in the Foxhole tonight (Saturday)! Our beginner lesson is at 6:30 p.m., and the advanced lesson starts at 7 p.m. Free dance is from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

Contact Xiaoru Chen at xchen13@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Senior Thesis Survey: Sociology

Friday, April 1st, 2016

The purpose of this survey is to look at the perception of sexual assault, alcohol use, and other misconduct on campus. Your research will help me research student perceptions of the lifestyle contract/student handbook and the disciplinary processes. This survey should take 15 minutes.

Thank you – it is my senior thesis!

Abigail Walker (awalker12@georgefox.edu)

Sociology Survey

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.

Tickets now available for spring drama, ‘The Balkan Women’

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

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.

Fitness Center accepting student employee applications

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

The Fitness Center is currently accepting applications for student employees for the summer and for the 2016-17 school year. The application form and full job descriptions can be found on the BruinCareers site.

You can also email Cory Hand, chand@georgefox.edu, if you have any questions.

Learn more about presidential candidates at forum tonight

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

Have you been wondering what the deal is with all these presidential candidates? Want to vote but haven’t had the time to research their policies?

Come to the Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s presidential panel. George Fox students will be presenting the platforms of the candidates from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday) in Hoover 105. Join us for an evening of lively political discussion and camaraderie.

For more information on the panel or the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, please contact Emily-Lynn Warren at ewarren14@georgefox.edu or Chelsea McCombs at cmccombs13@georgefox.edu.

Winter and Spring Serve applications due April 15

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

Applications for the 2017 Winter Serve SpiLgrimage to Nepal and Spring Serve Spilgrimage to Haiti with the university’s French department are open!

Nepal (Winter 2016-2017): Applications are reopening and can be found at the SpIL website under “Get Involved” and “Service + Ministry” or by following this link.

Haiti (Spring 2017): Additional applications required; contact Isabelle Corneaux (icorneaux@georgefox.edu) and trip leader Jacques St Gelus (jstgelus14@georgefox.edu).

For more information or if you have any questions, email Mikayla Greenwell at mgreenwell12@georgefox.edu.

Applications for these trips are due Friday, April 15!

No trespassing in construction zone

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

As the dining hall nears completion later this spring, please continue to respect the fence and stay out of the building and construction areas. Work in and around the dining hall is still underway. Construction personnel only are allowed inside the fence. The safety of all is our highest priority.

Thank you,
Bryan Kasler, project engineer, Andersen Construction

 

Upcoming home athletic events

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

Saturday, April 2, 1 p.m. – Men’s tennis vs. Whitworth, George Fox Tennis Courts
Sunday, April 3, 1 p.m. – Men’s Tennis vs. Whitman, George Fox Tennis Courts
Friday, April 8, 3:30 p.m. – Men’s Tennis vs. Lewis and Clark, George Fox Tennis Courts
Saturday, April 9, noon and 3 p.m. – Baseball vs. Lewis & Clark, Morse Athletic Complex
Saturday, April 9, noon and 2 p.m. – Softball vs. Willamette, Morse Athletic Complex
Saturday, April 9 – Track and Field hosts Rich Allen Classic
Saturday, April 9, noon – Women’s Lacrosse vs. Whitman, Austin Sports Complex
Saturday, April 9, 1 p.m. – Men’s Tennis vs. Willamette, George Fox Tennis Courts
Sunday, April 10, 10 a.m. – Women’s Tennis vs. Puget Sound, George Fox Tennis Courts
Sunday, April 10, noon – Baseball vs. Lewis and Clark, Morse Athletic Complex
Sunday, April 10, noon and 2 p.m. – Softball vs. Willamette, Morse Athletic Complex

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.