Tuesday, January 26th, 2016
Need help changing your schedule? Need to talk to someone about changing your major? Need help looking over your resume or LinkedIn? Drop-in hours in the IDEA Center are a great time for that, and they have changed slightly for this semester.
For CAP Coaches, drop-in hours are:
- Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon
- Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon
For Career Coaches, drop-ins are:
- Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon
Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Ragan at kragan@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2016
Come, listen and learn as a few students and elderly residents gather to share true stories from their lives. Join us at the Fox and Friendsview story night tomorrow (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. (notice the time change) in the auditorium at Friendsview Retirement Community, the building right across the street from the track.
We’ll meet in the Bruin Den around 6:20 p.m. to walk over there together. Refreshments will be provided. Questions? Email Nissi Undurthi at nundurthi14@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2016
Lost and found items from the Wheeler Sports Center and the Fitness Center will be displayed upstairs in the Wheeler foyer through Thursday, Jan. 28. If you come across something that’s yours, take it. If not, leave it for those less fortunate.
All clothes and items that are not collected by Thursday will be donated.
Questions? Contact Cory Hand at chand@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2016
Stressed out because you don’t know APA style for citations? A workshop tomorrow (Thursday) is 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.
Join us from 10:50 to 11:35 a.m. in Lemmons 8.
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2016
If you are looking for a space to chill, play games and have deep conversation, come out to Culture Corner tomorrow (Thursday). Plus, we will be serving pot stickers, so don’t miss out! We’ll meet in the Foxhole beginning at 7 p.m.
To ensure there is enough food for everyone, please RSVP by today (Wednesday). We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Noelle Ho at nho14@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, January 25th, 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. this Thursday, Jan. 28, 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.
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Monday, January 25th, 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 on Friday, Jan. 29.
Interested? Questions? Email Stephanie St. Cyr at sstcyr@georgefox.edu. We look forward to talking with you about the possibilities.
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Monday, January 25th, 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 this Friday, Jan. 29, over the lunch hour.
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.
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Monday, January 25th, 2016
Come, listen and learn as a few students and elderly residents gather to share true stories from their lives. Join us at the Fox and Friendsview story night this Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m. (notice the time change) in the auditorium at Friendsview Retirement Community, the building right across the street from the track.
We’ll meet in the Bruin Den around 6:20 p.m. to walk over there together. Refreshments will be provided. Questions? Email Nissi Undurthi at nundurthi14@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, January 25th, 2016
Are you looking for help understanding that chemistry concept? Is college algebra causing your head to spin? Did you know you can get help with several business courses, or that you can schedule one-on-one time for help with your Bible Survey assignment?
Take a look at the Tutoring Services web page to see information about labs and help sessions available for a range of subjects.
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Monday, January 25th, 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! Get your team fast because we are limiting the event to 12 teams. Registration will proceed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register by clicking this link.
Questions? Contact Bryan Neufeld at bneufeld12@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, January 25th, 2016
Come join us in Shalom tonight (Tuesday) as we explore poetry and worship this week! We’ll be in Cap and Gown Room at 9 p.m. Don’t miss it!
Also, we have breadmaking in Lewis 1 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday right before Shalom. Join us for that time of community and learning to make artisan bread.
Questions? Contact Amanda Kitz at akitz13@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, January 25th, 2016
If you are looking for a space to chill, play games and have deep conversation, come out to Culture Corner this Thursday, Jan. 28. Plus, we will be serving pot stickers, so don’t miss out! We’ll meet in the Foxhole beginning at 7 p.m.
To ensure there is enough food for everyone, please RSVP by Wednesday. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Noelle Ho at nho14@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, January 25th, 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.
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Monday, January 25th, 2016
Interested in practicing your Spanish? Come to the Mesa de Español to practice speaking Spanish in a fun and casual setting, Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bruin Den. All are welcome regardless of ability.
Questions? Contact Daniel Roberson at droberson12@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, January 25th, 2016
In the event of a campus- or city-wide emergency such as a severe winter storm, flood or major earthquake, employees, students and visitors to George Fox should be prepared to keep safe and possibly assist in recovery. Therefore, we are providing life-saving C-CERT training for any and all interested persons.
In an effort to make it easier for more people to participate, we are doing a hybrid course of online instruction combined with lunch-hour training once a week to build knowledge and skills as a CERT member. The weekly meetings will be every Tuesday starting Feb. 2 and last from noon to 1 p.m.
For more information and to sign up, go to the security services webpage.
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Monday, January 25th, 2016
It has been brought to our attention by concerned neighbors that several students have almost been hit by cars on Highway 99W (by Parkview Street) by jaywalking across the highway and not crossing in the crosswalks on Villa Street and by the flagpole.
For your safety, when walking or biking, please wear bright clothing, reflective patches, and cross Highway 99W only in the designated crosswalks, as we want you to stay safe!
Thank you,
Security Services
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Sunday, January 24th, 2016
All returning traditional undergraduate students attending George Fox in the fall of 2016, take action now to submit your scholarship manager application.
Here are the details:
- One application to more than 100 donor-funded scholarships
- Login to your MyGFU
- Look under “Student Resources”
- Find “2016 Newberg UG Scholarships”
- Deadline to submit is Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 5 p.m.
Questions? Contact Joyce Staats at jstaats@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, January 24th, 2016
Nike’s NACS (North America Customer Service) division will be conducting interviews on campus for an awesome summer internship in supply chain management. Want a shot at landing it? Follow the directions below!
See this link for a job description.
To be considered for this position, email your LinkedIn URL to idea@georgefox.edu with “Nike Summer Internship” in the subject line before 10 a.m. this morning (Monday). Those qualified will be contacted by the end of the day to set up a meeting with a Career Coach.
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Sunday, January 24th, 2016
Come join the George Fox pep band for a few basketball games! We will play upbeat songs and provide T-shirts and free pizza for participants!
Here is the schedule …
- Thursday, Jan. 28, 5:45 p.m – Brief rehearsal in Ross, TBA
- Friday, Jan. 29 – Perform at 6 p.m. (women’s) and 8 p.m. (men’s) games
- Saturday, Feb. 6 – Perform at 4 p.m. (women’s) and 6 p.m. (men’s) games
- Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Perform at 6 p.m. (women’s) and 8 p.m. (men’s) games
Interested? Contact Ronnie Lagrone, pep band and drumline director, at drumbelly@aol.com.
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