Want to gain experience supporting students from diverse cultures? Want to build your intercultural leadership skills?
Apply by Sunday, March 27, to be an orientation assistant activity leader or driver for the fall 2016 International Student Orientation.
Find more information on the “GFU International Center/Culture House” Facebook page. If you have questions, contact Tiona Cage (tcage@georgefox.edu).
Interested in learning more about the issues in immigration and the refugee crisis? Join us for a panel discussion as we explore the current refugee crisis, trends and causes of migration, the nature of international borders, and a diversity of responses including aid, advocacy, movement building and policy reform.
Sponsored by the School of Social Work and the Center for Peace and Justice, the event is set from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Hoover 105 on the Newberg campus.
The year 2015 saw a surge of displaced persons from Syria and the Middle East on a global scale, and the nature of international borders within the United States continues to be a topic of contention, particularly in relationship to the global south. What wisdom and tools may help us face this crisis? What intersecting issues are at play? What does it mean to welcome the stranger?
Panelists include:
Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.
Bon Appetit’s hours of operation for spring break are as follows:
Weekend Hours
Hours of operation in the dining room will change this weekend due to the break. On Friday, March 18, breakfast and lunch are normal hours, and dinner is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
On Saturday, March 19, breakfast will be from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and is our last board meal before the break. Meals resume on Sunday, March 27, with dinner from 5 to 7 p.m.
Bruin Bites, Bruin Den & Villa Café
The Bruin Bites will be closed on Friday, March 18, and will remain closed through spring break. The Bruin Den and Villa Café will be closing at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 18, and will also be closed through spring break. All three cafes will resume regular hours of operation on Monday, March 28.
Klages Dining Room
The Klages Dining Room will be open for lunch Monday, March 21, through Thursday, March 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The lunch price will be $5 (cash sales only, please).
Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.
Starting the week after spring break, The Write Way will begin regular meetings once again. Every Thursday at 6 p.m. in Hoover 206, all novelists, poets, and other writers are welcome to share their work and listen to others.
For more information, contact David Shelby at dshelby14@georgefox.edu.
Apply today for the finance assistant position for ASC! You would have an opportunity to serve your George Fox community while working in a financial department. Finance and accounting majors are recommended but not required.
To see a job description and apply, visit the George Fox ASC website!
The university community is invited to come out and support many of our top music students at the annual Honors Recital concert at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Bauman Auditorium.
Performers will include Katie Craighead (trumpet), Michaela Conley (soprano), Matt Staples (clarinet), Andrew Bergh (tenor), Lauren Timmons (flute), Bobi Whitehead (soprano) and Kristian Apland (violin).
Admission is free!
Come join us for Contemplative Worship as we explore how to meet God in the quiet and enjoy his peaceful presence in our crazy lives! We’ll be meeting in the Prayer Chapel today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. Chapel credit is available.
The IDEA Center is seeking Fox students to join our amazing team for next year. Five internships are available in the areas of marketing, event planning, graphic design and employer relations.
You will develop a professional-level portfolio which includes project management experience, event execution, branding and marketing campaigns. There is also the opportunity to develop your professional network with the many number of employers and alumni who interface with IDEA Center programming.
Stop by the IDEA Center for more information. Applications will be posted over spring break in Bruin Careers. Your initial application will be in the form of submitting your LinkedIn URL, and we recommend connecting with a Career Coach if your LinkedIn needs polishing.
If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlyn Ragan (kragan@georgefox.edu).
It’s that time of year! The Black Student Union and Alliance (BSUA) is looking for officers for the 2016-17 school year.
We welcome everyone to apply, so if you are interested in applying, please follow this link to fill out the application. The application is due April 1, and all of the positions available are linked in the application to be viewed.
If you have questions feel free to email Markayla Shattuck at mshattuck13@georgefox.edu.
Faculty, please tell your students about this opportunity.
Are you avoiding, interested in, or already in the dating scene? Do you have a lot of “just friends”? Do you really understand the difference? Is there a difference?
Let us know what you think about dating vs. hanging out!
If you have questions, please contact Heather McDonald at hmcdonald13@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.
The George Fox theatre program is looking for students to usher this year’s spring production of The Balkan Women. Show dates are April 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., April 14 through 16 at 7:30 p.m., and April 17 at 2 p.m.
Please contact Brooke Larson at blarson15@georgefox.edu to sign up and for more information.
Spoken Word is back! Join the Latino Heritage Club on Wednesday, March 30, at 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. The event will take place during Cesar Chavez week.
The theme for the night is “I am Because we are | Soy Porque Somos.”
Similar to past events, performers can interpret this however they’d like. The poem can be centered around healing, community, unity, social justice, reconciliation and more. If you are interested in sharing a piece, email us at gfulhc@gmail.com. Questions about the event? Contact Jessica Rivera at jrivera12@georgefox.edu.
Gracias!
An Evening of Poetry, originally scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) night in Minthorn 200, has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will be hosting another reading in April.
Have a safe and fun spring break.
Only one session left in the “Nutrition Matters” cooking series! Tomorrow (Thursday) at 10:50 a.m. in Hoover 105, George Fox alumna Emily Forbes will present a free cooking 101 course, “Five 30-Minute Meals – Cooking delicious and nutritious food that fits into your time frame.” Don’t miss out on the recipes and samples!
Questions? Contact Marcella Loprinzi-Hatfield (mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu).
Midterm grades are important indicators of how students are doing in classes. While they are not a part of the student’s permanent record, they are important to pay attention to. In some cases, midterm grades represent about half the grade in the course. Students who have questions should check with their professors. It is vital to know where you stand in each of your classes.
Midterm grades are meant to encourage students to get in touch with others: your professors, your advisor, your Career & Academic Planning Coach, the Academic Resource Center, etc. The worst thing to do about midterm grades is to ignore them or to assume you can improve them on your own.
Professors do want to meet with you. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with each of them.
Midterm grades were due Sunday, March 6. Students should check midterm grades now if they haven’t already.
To check your midterm grades in MyGFU:
If you do not see a “Midterm Grades” tab, it is likely none of your professors have entered any midterm grades for you. Please contact your professors to find out what your grades are.
Students, now you need to determine what to do next:
 Contact your professors. Faculty are not required to enter midterm grades. You are advised to check with each of your professors about your status in their class. Consider whether to withdraw from one or more courses if it looks likely that you’ll get an F (or maybe even a D).
The last date to withdraw is Sunday, March 20.
You can usually go below being enrolled in 12 credit hours (at this point in the semester) without impacting your financial aid or housing. However, you should contact representatives in these departments to be certain:
Withdrawal results in a “W” on your transcript but does not factor into GPA. If you were to get an F, it would impact GPA.
Confirm any thoughts of withdrawing from classes with your advisor. Meet with each professor, especially those teaching courses you’re struggling in. Even if your professor doesn’t post midterm grades, find out from the professor what your grade is.
Meet with your advisor to discuss options and use labs, help sessions and the ARC.
If you think you might have a learning disability, have some assessment done. Contact the Health and Counseling Center at 503-554-2340 or stop by their office on South River Street.
Not sure how to take the next step? Email studentlife@georgefox.edu.
Gain an international cultural experience right here on campus! Apply to be an international student orientation assistant or a program leader intern through the Office of International Student & Scholar Services. The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 27.
More information is available on Facebook (George Fox International Center/Culture House) or by contacting Tiona Cage at tcage@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2649.
Faculty, know of students who might be interested? Tell them about this opportunity.
Today (Wednesday) at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105, the honors society for psychology (Psi Chi) will host a discussion panel exploring the application of theoretical orientations in psychotherapy.
The panel will feature practicing clinicians reporting their experiences and applications of theoretical approaches in the counseling process. If you are curious about how these theories are applied, what clinical practice looks like, and different possible degree pathways for graduate studies, we highly recommend this panel. Refreshments will be provided along with a great discussion by experts.
For more information, email Josh Gieger at jgieger12@georgefox.edu.
Mail and Print Services will conduct business as usual during spring break. Courier delivery will also run as scheduled (Monday and Thursday).
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.
Thank you,
Mail Services
Bruin Brawl 3.0 is happening tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. in the quad! There will be a special surprise awaiting those after chapel. Make sure to come decked out in your area’s corresponding color.
The IDEA Center is seeking Fox students to join our amazing team for next year. Five internships are available in the areas of marketing, event planning, graphic design and employer relations.
You will develop a professional-level portfolio which includes project management experience, event execution, branding and marketing campaigns. There is also the opportunity to develop your professional network with the many number of employers and alumni who interface with IDEA Center programming.
Stop by the IDEA Center for more information. Applications will be posted over spring break in Bruin Careers. Your initial application will be in the form of submitting your LinkedIn URL, and we recommend connecting with a Career Coach if your LinkedIn needs polishing.
If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlyn Ragan (kragan@georgefox.edu).
