Support teacher’s indie-pop band in Portland contest

Friday, January 29th, 2016

George Fox University music department teacher Rebekah Hanson’s band, The Cabin Project, has been nominated as Portland’s best indie-pop band of the year.

Show your support by voting for them at this link. It only takes 20 seconds! Check out The Cabin Project here.

Thank you for your support!
– Rebekah

Square 1 meets in new location tonight

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

The Gospel. Worship. Fun. Square 1 is a completely student-led chapel elective (meaning you get credit) designed to get back to the simple, core elements of faith in Christ, to start “back at square one” .

We are meeting in a new location! We’ll meet tonight (Friday) in the Foxhole at 6 p.m. for acoustic worship and a Bible study, then enjoy each other’s company with snacks, floor pong and games! Hope you can make it!

Questions? Contact Daniel McCleskey at dmccleskey13@georgefox.edu.

Evangelicals’ engagement in society discussed Monday night

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

Join us for the second Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture of the semester this Monday, Feb. 1, when independent scholar Laura Gifford speaks on the topic “God’s Own Party or Grand Old Phantasm? Contemplating the Growth of the Religious Right” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The history of Christian, and especially evangelical Christian, involvement in the nation’s political, social, and economic life since the 1960s is far more complex than contemporary stereotypes might indicate. Gifford will share narratives of evangelicals’ engagement with war, the economy, and abortion that may complicate our understanding of Christianity and politics.

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

ASC seeking your input with survey

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

Have a few spare minutes to fill out a survey regarding ASC? We know survey’s can be a drag, but your voice really matters to us!

How can this campus be improved? How have you been “known” throughout your time at Fox? What would you like to see changed? Tell us anything and everything.

Oh, and a random participant will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.

ASC 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.

Be courteous of Scholarship Competition guests when parking

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

The admissions office is getting ready to welcome hundreds of prospective students to campus to compete in our annual Scholarship Competition Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29-30. 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.

Book donation drive runs through Feb. 5

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

Want to get a head start on your spring cleaning? If so, then clear some space on your shelves by donating any unwanted fiction, poetry or picture books to Sigma Tau Delta’s spring book drive.

The collection bin will be set up in Minthorn (first floor) from Thursday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 5. Note: Please do not donate textbooks; there will be a separate drive for those later this semester.

All books will be redistributed to loving readers.

Questions? Contact Heather Harney at hharney12@georgefox.edu.

Come be part of ‘Pink Out’ tonight at basketball games

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

Don’t forget to wear pink for tonight’s (Friday’s) women’s and men’s basketball games in support of Pink Zone and breast cancer awareness! We will be raffling off free George Fox Pink Zone T-shirts during both games against Pacific, which start at 6 p.m. (women’s) and 8 p.m. (men’s). Prizes will also be awarded for “Best in Pink.”

In addition, we’ll join other colleges and universities across the nation in celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day. This celebration will include a free-throw contest at halftime of the women’s game for any interested women/girls in attendance, with lots of prizes from Dutch Brothers Coffee.

At halftime of the men’s game, we will recognize our senior varsity women student-athletes and athletic trainers in a special ceremony.

See you tonight!

Bruin-Secure replaces foxwifi: Act now

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

Bruin-Secure is the new secure wireless network. Connect to it using your George Fox credentials.

The older foxwifi network will be turned off Monday, Feb. 8, so please connect soon. A new wireless guest network will be announced in the coming weeks. Watch for it!

If you have trouble connecting, check out the IT WiFi webpage or contact the IT Service Desk.

Don’t forget to sign up for next week’s Dating Game

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

Want a free date on ASC? Apply to be on next week’s Dating Game!

The event is happening in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5.

To sign up, click the appropriate link …

Bachelor/Bachelorette sign-ups
Couples sign-ups

Daily morning prayer start time changed for Scholarship Competition days

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

To accommodate the Scholarship Competition schedule, daily morning prayer in Hoover 250 will move its start time to 7:40 a.m. today (Friday) and next Friday, Feb. 5.

Questions? Contact Paula Hampton at phampton@georgefox.edu.

Newberg FISH available as resource for students

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

Do you know a student who may benefit – or have family members that may benefit – from access to fresh produce as well as staple foods (rice, pasta, tortillas, canned vegetables, etc.)?

If so, keep Newberg FISH in mind as a resource. FISH provides food assistance in a respectful way to all those who come in and voice a need. They have a rule that they never turn anyone away.

To be eligible for a full food basket (with USDA food) there are some basic income restrictions, and a student must live in Newberg or Dundee. However, even students who do not meet these standards are eligible to receive the non-USDA food selection available at FISH.

A student simply needs to take a piece of his or her mail to the office. No Social Security numbers or intrusive personal details are collected. All FISH materials are available in English and Spanish.

To learn more about FISH, visit their website at newbergfish.org or write info@newbergfish.org. The office is located at 125-A S. Elliott Road in Newberg.

Showcase your innovation and creativity with Side Quest

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

The Students for Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship (S.I.D.E.) are hosting an exciting event on Saturday, Feb. 13. Side Quest will be a day dedicated to rapid innovation and creativity. If you want to have fun inventing for a day (and the chance to win some cash) you should participate in this event!

Registration for Side Quest is now open. Teams can have between three and eight members, two of whom need to be from each the College of Engineering and the College of Business. You can also register as an individual and we (S.I.D.E.) will try to place you in a team. However, registered teams have priority over individual registrations, so being on a team is more likely to guarantee your participation.

Get your team fast because we are limiting the event to 12 teams. Registration will proceed on a first-come, first-served basis. Teams and individuals that will be participating will be informed through an email after registration has closed (which is whenever we get enough teams, so it could be any day before Feb. 13).

Register by clicking this link.

Questions? Contact Bryan Neufeld at bneufeld12@georgefox.edu.

Teacher’s band up for Portland music award

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

George Fox University music department teacher Rebekah Hanson’s band, The Cabin Project, has been nominated as Portland’s best indie-pop band of the year.

Show your support by voting for them at this link. It only takes 20 seconds! Check out The Cabin Project here.

Thank you for your support!
– Rebekah

Meal info for Klages during Scholarship Competition

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

Tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday we are expecting approximately 500 high school students and parents to join us for several meals during Scholarship Competition. They will be eating lunch in the dining room both days. Our busiest times will probably be between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., so to avoid long lines we would encourage our meal plan students to try to come before or after that time period.

We will be serving both of these meals on disposable paper plates so that you may take your food out of the dining room. The Cap and Gown Room will be available for overflow seating. Thanks for your help as we work to make this a wonderful experience for our visitors and prospective students.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.

Be courteous of Scholarship Competition guests when parking

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

The admissions office is getting ready to welcome hundreds of prospective students to campus to compete in our annual Scholarship Competition Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29-30. 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.

‘Effective Networking’ lunch is today in Cap and Gown

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

“It’s not who you know, but who knows you.” Making quality connections is more than quick introductions and business card exchanges. The IDEA Center can help you integrate your networking strategy with your job-search plans, increasing the effectiveness of your search.

Join us from noon to 1 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Cap and Gown Room for a session titled “Effective Networking: Making Connections that Count.” Bring your lunch.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Elise Gibson at egibson@georgefox.edu.

Survivor Van is happening today

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

Today (Thursday), eight of your fellow classmates will hop into the Survivor Van. Come out to the quad any time after 11:30 a.m. to cheer them on!

There will be challenges completed by their friends happening at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Make sure to come out, cheer on your favorite contestant, and see who wins!

Tomorrow is deadline to apply for Welcome Weekend coordinator position

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

The student life office is looking to hire two students for the position of Welcome Weekend coordinator. These are full-time work-study positions over the summer, and free housing is included.

We are looking for leaders who enjoy planning events or who have graphic design skills. There is flexibility in hours/start dates. Please see the application here (button is at the bottom of the page). Applications are due tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 29).

Interested? Questions? Email Stephanie St. Cyr at sstcyr@georgefox.edu. We look forward to talking with you about the possibilities.

Come hear from marketing experts tomorrow over lunch hour

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

Want to know what you should be doing now to prepare for a great career in marketing? Then come hear our panel of marketing experts tomorrow (Friday) over the lunch hour at a @GFUbizcareers event. Lunch will be provided.

Our guests will share key insights and give sound advice on what you need to know to help you prepare for and land a great job in marketing. We are very excited and privileged to hear from the following marketing panelists:

  • Debbora Ahlgren: Global sales and marketing leader
  • Danny Dobra: Global social media specialist at Nike
  • Pinky Gonzales: Director of marketing at Digimarc

The College of Business-sponsored event runs from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Hoover 103.

Questions? Contact Kelly Borror at kborro@georgefox.edu.

Faculty, please tell your students about this event.

Take time for Contemplative Worship this morning in Prayer Chapel

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

Need some time to slow down and be with God in the midst of the craziness? Join us in Contemplative Worship today (Thursday) as we continue to explore how to meet with God in the quiet.

It will be held from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in the Prayer Chapel behind Edwards Hall by the stairs to the canyon. There is elective chapel credit available for this event. We’ll see you there!

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