Come see Ten! Ten! Ten! plays this week in Wood-Mar

Monday, December 7th, 2015

Come support our theatre students this week! Join us Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 9-10, at 10:10 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium as we present a series of student-directed one-act plays in our Ten! Ten! Ten! performance.

Admission is only $1. See you there!

Questions? Contact Aliya Whitehill at awhitehill14@georgefox.edu.

Need help with LinkedIn? Swing by IDEA Center Wednesday

Monday, December 7th, 2015

Does your LinkedIn profile stand out among the crowd? The IDEA Center will be hosting two LinkedIn drop-in sessions tomorrow (Wednesday) from noon to 1 p.m. and from 3 to 4 p.m.

Drop by the IDEA Center on the first floor of Stevens during either of those times, and we will help you write a summary and experience section that will get you noticed and maybe even get you a job!

Faculty, please alert students to this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Ragan at kragan@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Store closed today for inventory

Monday, December 7th, 2015

The Bruin Store will be closed all day today (Tuesday, Dec. 8), due to inventory. So sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for supporting your Bruin Store!

Please check us out at georgefoxshop.com and “like” us on Facebook!

Reminder: Special Christmas chapel is today in Bauman

Monday, December 7th, 2015

The Office of Spiritual and Intercultural Life invites the entire community to our Christmas chapel today (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. President Robin Baker will share, Danielle Warner will lead our choir in several songs, and together we will celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. All faculty and staff are invited to join.

If you have any questions, please contact us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Merry Christmas!

Creation and evolution discussed tonight in Lemmons 14

Monday, December 7th, 2015

Sigma Zeta’s “Big Question Night” tackles the tough questions facing the reconciliation of science and the Christian faith. Meet us for our fourth open student-led discussion tonight (Tuesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Lemmons 14.

We specifically will be talking about creation and evolution theory (potentially among other topics). All on campus are invited to participate. Snacks will be provided.

Questions? Contact Joel Rurik at jrurik12@georgefox.edu.

Times of prayer set aside Thursday in the Prayer Chapel

Monday, December 7th, 2015

Be sure to join us for Tefillah, our prayer ministries on campus! We’re hosting two events on Thursday, Dec. 10, in the Prayer Chapel, located behind Edwards Hall next to the stairs to the canyon.

Contemplative worship is at 10:50 a.m. Currently, we’re going through traditions of how people have met God in the quiet. Chapel credit is available, so for those of you who need credit be sure to take advantage of this opportunity.

Lifted Hands, our time of intercessory prayer, will follow at 2 p.m. Be sure to join us as we lift up our campus in prayer together!

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

Come take part in creative worship in Shalom tonight

Monday, December 7th, 2015

Be sure to join us in Shalom tonight (Tuesday) as we loosen up before finals week with some creative worship. We’ll be celebrating the Imago Dei in us, as we are made in the image of a Creator God. This is an event you don’t want to miss! Join us at 9 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room for Shalom and at 6 p.m. in Lewis 1 for bread making!

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

Romantic Relationships Survey

Monday, December 7th, 2015

If you are in a relationship, would you mind taking a few short minutes to take this survey and help us out with our Gender Communication class final project? There are only about 10 questions. It would help a lot!

Thank you so much!
Heather McDonald (hmcdonald13@georgefox.edu)

Romantic Relationships Survey

P.S. We need male and female responses, so please keep that in mind.

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.

Winter Formal tickets now on sale

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

Winter Formal tickets go on sale today (Monday) in the Bruins Den from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets for GFU students are $5 and non-GFU guests are $10. Tickets will be sold all week.

Winter Formal will take place Sunday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. at the Left Bank Annex.

All invited to library’s annual Wassail Party next Monday

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

Join the Christmas celebration at the library’s annual Wassail Party next Monday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please take a break on “Dead Day” and join us in the MLRC multi-purpose room for snacks, wassail and coffee.

It’s our treat to you!

Join us for special Christmas chapels this week

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

The Office of Spiritual and Intercultural Life invites the entire community to our Christmas chapel on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. President Robin Baker will share, Danielle Warner will lead our choir in several songs, and together we will celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. All faculty and staff are invited to join.

Also, on Wednesday evening, our final Vespers of the semester will be a “Lessons and Carols” service held in three different locations at our normal time, 7 p.m. Choose one of the following (the same service will happen in each location):

  • Hoover 105
  • Lemmons 8
  • Wood-Mar Auditorium

If you have any questions, please contact us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Merry Christmas!

Beginning guitar class and one-on-one lessons offered in spring

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

A beginning guitar class and private guitar lessons are being offered this spring on campus for credit! Sign up and add some fun and a new skill to your schedule.

The Beginning Guitar Class is offered for those new to the guitar who want to learn in a fun group setting. Learn the skills to play all your favorite rock, folk, pop and worship songs! No experience is necessary, but your own guitar is. The class is MUSI 250-A (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 4:15-5:05 p.m.). Currently we’re only offering one section, but may offer a second if the first one fills up.

Private Guitar Lessons are offered to bring your playing to the next level very quickly. One-on-one lessons cover beginners all the way to very experienced players. Sign up and you’ll get top-notch instruction that is specific to your skill level and caters to the styles of music that you really want to learn. We can focus on anything from classical, rock, blues, metal, shred, folk, worship, etc. It’s up to you. The class is MUSA 105 GT/305 GT.

Lessons and class are taught by G.I.T. Musicians Institute graduate and veteran guitar player/instructor Jordan Stricklen.

Email Jordan directly for more info on applied lessons: jstricklen@georgefox.edu.

Swing by Bruin Den today for cake pop fundraiser

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

Today (Monday) we’re hosting a student-led fundraiser for the Migrant Offshore Aid Station, a Malta-based registered foundation dedicated to preventing loss of life by providing professional search-and-rescue assistance to people in distress at sea or trapped on unsafe vessels.

Stop by the front of the ASC office in the Student Union Building between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to purchase cake pops. All profits will be donated directly to MOAS.

With the ongoing migrant crisis, this organization has become even more necessary. Visit their webpage to find out more, and feel free to contact McKayla Phillips (mphillips13@georgefox.edu) or write anilo13@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Creation and evolution discussed at ‘Big Question Night’ tomorrow

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

Sigma Zeta’s “Big Question Night” tackles the tough questions facing the reconciliation of science and the Christian faith. Meet us for our fourth open student-led discussion on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Lemmons 14.

We specifically will be talking about creation and evolution theory (potentially among other topics). All on campus are invited to participate. Snacks will be provided.

Questions? Contact Joel Rurik at jrurik12@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Store closed for inventory Tuesday

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

The Bruin Store will be closed all day Tuesday, Dec. 8, due to inventory. So sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for supporting your Bruin Store!

Please check us out at georgefoxshop.com and “like” us on Facebook!

Bruin Store seeks your book recommendations

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

The Bruin Store invites anyone in the George Fox community to write a recommendation card for one of our books that has impacted your life. We will post your recommendation cards next to the book of your choice for people to see what the book is about and how it might be a good fit for them.

We currently have several faculty and campus-interest books and are getting more in every week, so come check us out! We’d love to hear how one of our books has impacted you.

Questions? Contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.

This week’s home athletic events

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

Saturday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. California-Saint Cruz, Wheeler Sports Center
Sunday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Colorado College, Wheeler Sports Center

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

Buy Local Survey

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

The Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce is conducting research about buying locally in Newberg and the surrounding areas.

As residents of Newberg, the opinions of George Fox students and staff are highly valued. The results of the study will be used to improve local businesses and programs. The survey is eight questions long and should take under five minutes to complete.

Buy Local Survey

Questions? Please contact Michael Wegener at mwegener13@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.

GFU Fitness Club meeting and workout

Friday, December 4th, 2015

GFU Fitness Club will be having its first meeting this Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. in the Wheeler lobby.

We will introduce club officers and discuss other club related events. This will be followed by a time for members to workout and get to know each other. If you have any interest in being a part of GFU Fitness Club, please join us!

For more information, please check out our Facebook page. We look forward to seeing you there!

Come Swing Dance today

Friday, December 4th, 2015

Ladies and Gents, there will be a Swing Dance today (Saturday) in the Foxhole, from 7 to 9 p.m.! The lesson will go from 7 to 7:15 p.m. and open dance will follow, so come join us!

Questions? Please contact Xiaoru Chen at xchen13@georgefox.edu.