‘Wineskin’ submissions due Friday, Nov. 6

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

The ‘Wineskin’, GFU’s student literary and art magazine, is still accepting submissions for the Fall 2015 issue. If you are a writer, photographer, or artist, this is a great chance to get your work published in a journal.

This issue’s theme is wilderness; if you need an inspiration (or a challenge!) for your submission, you are free to start there. We are asking for:

· Fiction & Non-Fiction Prose: must be a stand-alone piece (1500 word-limit)
· Poetry
· Photography: Include title and send as a 300 dpi image
· Art (Graphic, studio, etc.): Include 300 dpi image (The ‘Wineskin’ is happy to take a quality image for you—email for more information!)

Winners of each category will receive a $25 gift card of their choice.

Email any questions and/or submission(s) to gfuwineskin@gmail.com. Please email submissions as an attached document.

University hosts two free concerts this week in Bauman Auditorium

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

The university will host a pair of free concerts this week, with a Fall Symphonic Band Concert scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5, and a Chehalem Symphony Orchestra performance set for Sunday, Nov. 8. Both take place in Bauman Auditorium.

Thursday’s symphonic band concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and features the university’s Handbell Ringers and Symphonic Band. The former will play the selections For All the Saints, You Raise Me Up and On This Day Earth Shall Ring, while the latter will perform Symphonic Fanfare, Stardust, Liberation, Florintiner Grande Marcia Italiana, Irish Tune from County Derry and Portrait of Freedom. Cynthia McGladrey serves as conductor of the Handbell Ringers, and Pat Vandehey and Dick Elliot serve as conductor and associate conductor of the Symphonic Band, respectively.

The Sunday, Nov. 8, Chehalem Symphony concert begins at 2:30 p.m. and will feature the Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, Concerto in E Minor, and Serenade for Strings in E Major. Also performing will be a Keyboard Ensemble playing Get up and Go and Brightwood Barn. Vandehey serves as conductor of the Chehalem Symphony Orchestra.

Questions? Contact Debbie Hawblitzel at dhawblit@georgefox.edu.

Princeton professor speaks on campus tonight

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

The William Penn Honors Program invites you to join us tonight (Monday) as Melissa Lane, Class of 1943 Professor of Politics at Princeton University, will give a talk titled, “The Politics of Unsustainability: Plato on the Logic of Constitutional Change.” Her presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Hall.

Lane’s books include The Birth of Politics: Eight Greek and Roman Political Ideas and Why They Matter (Princeton, 2015); Eco-Republic (Princeton, 2012); Plato’s Progeny (Duckworth, 2001); and Method and Politics in Plato’s Statesman (Cambridge, 1998).

More about Lane is available on this page.

Questions? Please contact Jane Sweet at honors@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2152.

Art Talk hosts studio artist Monika Meler tonight

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

Tonight (Monday) in the Chehalem Cultural Center ballroom, printmaker and professor Monika Meler will speak about her work as this week’s Art Talk presenter. She is originally from Poland and has completed many residencies around the world, from New York to Belgium.

Join us at 6 p.m. to engage with Meler’s printmaking work as well as to hear about her process and journey as an artist. The Chehalem Cultural Center is located at 415 E. Sheridan St.

Questions? Contact Annie Lunt at alunt13@georgefox.edu.

Do tests drive you crazy? Check out Thursday workshop

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

Do tests drive you crazy? Need help with your test-taking skills? Attend a workshop, “How to Get A’s on All Your Tests (or at Least Become a Better Test Taker),” this Thursday, Nov. 5, from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Rick Muthiah, associate director of Learning Support Services, will cover several strategies for improving performance on tests.

Questions? Contact Rick at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

International adoption is topic of tonight’s LACI lecture

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

Join us tonight (Monday) for a Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation in Hoover 105 featuring Melanie Springer Mock, professor of English at George Fox. She will present “It’s Complicated: Orphan Care, International Adoption and the West.” The same presentation will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. and again from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests are asked to attend the later session.

Mock will discuss complexities associated with international adoption and address the question, “How can we acknowledge the good parts of international adoption while also recognizing its problematic elements and its reliance on Western privilege?” Her presentation is the ninth in the “Majority World and the West” series.

Questions? Contact Ron Mock at ext. 2680 or rmock@georgefox.edu.

Donate to warm clothing drive in the Bruin Den

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

The university’s dance team is hosting a gently used or new warm clothing drive! Please donate jackets, sweaters, gloves, new socks, scarves, hats, etc. There will be a bin in the Bruin Den right outside the ACS office for all donations. Donate between now and Friday, Nov. 6.

Questions? Contact Lauren Kleven at lkleven15@georgefox.edu.

Discussion on science, religion set for tomorrow in Lemmons 14

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

Come join a student-led discussion regarding the reconciliation of science and religion. We’ll tackle questions such as “How do we become comfortable with opposing viewpoints? How do we bring back critical thinking? What is considered ‘political correctness’ and does that even matter?”

Everyone is invited, and snacks will be provided! We’ll meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow night (Tuesday) in Lemmons 14. The event is hosted by Sigma Zeta.

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

Submit Student Project Fund feedback by this Friday

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

ASC is looking for projects to fund around campus! Outdoor seating? New dance studio? A movie theater? We want your proposals! The form can be found at this link under the “Student Project Fund” section. The deadline to submit ideas is Friday, Nov. 6.

Email Erika Lopez at elopez12@georgefox.edu with any ideas or questions.

Hear from your peers on how to land an internship

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

Nike, HP, CMF International. Did you know that some of your peers have worked for these firms, plus others? Your peers have held internships in industries such as nonprofit/policy, business, design/creative, human services and ministry.

If you’re wondering about how to land an internship in one of these industry clusters, come to our peer panel event Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the EHS Atrium and hear from your peers about how they’ve been landing their own internships. You’ll get to broaden yourself about where you can go and get to connect with some awesome students.

Your peers are on the way to landing their exceptional life outcomes and so should you. For more information, visit this link.

Questions? Contact TJ Haimoto at thaimoto13@georgefox.edu or stop by the IDEA Center.

Interested in becoming a teacher? Come to open house tomorrow night

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

Wondering what you will do after graduation? Ever thought about becoming a teacher? Our graduates are in demand. Come to the College of Education’s open house and receive information about our programs and learn about high-need areas in education!

Mark your calendar for our open house on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room 117 at the Roberts Center. The university’s MAT program is available to all George Fox undergraduates (BA/BS). Snacks provided!

Faculty, be sure to tell your students – or anyone you know who might be interested – about this event.

Questions? Contact Judy Deale at jdeale@georgefox.edu.

Healthy cooking class meets Wednesday night in Hoover 105

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

Come learn how easy and delicious it is to cook healthy meals. Emily Forbes, a George Fox alumna, will demonstrate simple recipes while offering tips and tricks to empower you in your own kitchen. She will also give ideas on how to optimize your choices in “The Bon” for those on a meal plan. Free samples are provided each session, along with recipes.

Sessions take place from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Events are sponsored by the “Nutrition Matters” program.

Scheduled sessions:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 4: “Soul bowl” basics (brown rice, black beans, etc.)
  • Wednesday, Nov. 11: Super simple soup

Questions? Contact Marcella Loprinzi-Hatfield at mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu.

Sign up by Wednesday to carry international flag at Nov. 10 chapel

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

Sign up to carry a flag representing a cultural heritage of personal meaning to you at the Tuesday, Nov. 10, chapel service, in honor of Cultural Celebration Week. Email Tiona Cage (tcage@georgefox.edu) by Wednesday, Nov. 4, with your phone number and the name of the country that you would like to represent. We have more than 50 flags available.

A brief dress rehearsal will be held in advance of the Nov. 10 chapel in Bauman Auditorium (chapel begins at 10:40 a.m.). All carrying flags will be required to attend.

Interested in performing at Student Concert?

Friday, October 30th, 2015

If you play an instrument, sing, or write spoken word, please sign up for our Student Concert for Friday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. in the Foxhole.

Click here to sign up; for more information, please contact Charlotte Gray at cgray12@georgefox.edu.

Come to Haunted Basement tonight in HMS

Friday, October 30th, 2015

Join the scare and come to HMS for the annual Haunted Basement tonight (Saturday) between 8 and 10 p.m.! Come early and put your name on the list. It starts in the Macy basement. Bring your friends! Hope to see you there!

Questions? Email ralston12@georgefox.edu.

Active Shooter Protocol

Friday, October 30th, 2015

Staff and students: We posted a link to the Active Shooter Protocol a few weeks ago, but in case you didn’t have a chance to click on the link, here is a more in-depth version of our Active Shooter Protocol:

Active Shooter Protocol

Assumption: The presence of an active shooter on campus
Emergency Classification: 1
Primary Incident Commander: VP of Student Life or Director of Security
Persons/Agencies Involved:

  • Crisis Management Team, President, and Executive Leadership Team
  • Newberg Police Department
  • Environmental Safety Coordinator
  • Plant Services
  • University Communications

INITIAL RESPONSE:

1. If you are involved in a situation where someone has entered the area and started shooting, the following are a list of recommended actions: RUN

a. Exit the building immediately, leave your belongings behind
b. Notify anyone you may encounter to exit the building immediately
c. Notify the police by calling 911
d. Give the 911 operator the following information:

  • Your name
  • Location of the incident (be as specific as possible)
  • Number of shooters (if known)
  • Identification of shooter (if known)
  • Number of persons who may be involved
  • Your location
  • Notify Campus Security at 503-554-2090
  • Keep your hands visible
  • Follow the instructions of any police officers
  • Do not attempt to move wounded people

2. If you are directly involved and exiting the building is not possible, the following actions are recommended: HIDE

a. Go to the nearest room or office
b. Close the door, lock if possible
c. Cover or blockade the door/ windows and shut off lights if time allows
d. Keep quiet, silence cell phones, spread out, and act as if no one is in the room
e. DO NOT answer the door
f. Notify the police by calling 911
g. Give the 911 operator the following information:

  • Your name
  • Your location (be as specific as possible)
  • Number of shooters (if known)
  • Identification of shooter (if known)
  • Number of persons who may be involved
  • Wait for the police to assist you out of the building
  • If you cannot speak, leave the line open and allow the dispatcher to listen

3. As a last resort: FIGHT

If you are trapped and an active shooter enters your area you will need to protect yourself and others. Take action immediately!

  • Throw anything at the shooter to cause a distraction
  • Join others to tackle/immobilize shooter
  • Restrain shooter until help arrives
  • Activate Crisis Management Team(CMT) and Establish Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
  • Possible initiation of campus lockdown and implementation of emergency notification system

NOTE: As a campus with unarmed officers our directive to the officers is to immediately contact the police and then help to evacuate any personnel from the immediate area IF they can do so without becoming a target or making others a target. One officer will contact the student life office to begin the notification procedure which initiates the emergency notification system and procedures outlined previously in this document. When the Newberg Police Department arrives we turn the command over to them and then assist in any way possible, as we know the layout of the campus and are able to access facilities.

Spanish for medical personnel offered in spring semester

Friday, October 30th, 2015

You are invited to register for SPAN 210, Spanish for Medical Personnel, in spring semester. This three-credit class is a hybrid, with the face-to-face portion Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. It is not an introductory Spanish course. You must have had a least one year of previous Spanish study, preferably in the past two to three years.

George Fox alumni and community members can register as “Special Students” (see this link for more info). Questions? Contact Viki Defferding at vdefferding@georgefox.edu.

In need of Spoken Word performers

Thursday, October 29th, 2015

The Latino Heritage Club (LHC) will be hosting the next Spoken Word on Thursday, Nov. 12 in Hoover 105 at 8:30 p.m. The theme will be ‘Hopes & Fears’.

For example, you can talk about hopes for the future; the present; the past; Likewise, fears of the future; the present; the past. The theme could also branch out to successes, failures, culture, family, religion, friendship, adulthood, youth hood, etc. It could be a combination of both. Of course, this is Spoken Word, so the interpretation of this theme is limitless. This is the last Spoken Word of the semester, so let’s finish strong!

The LHC is in need of speakers, so if you’re interested please email LHC at gfulhc@gmail.com by Monday, Nov. 2.

Square 1 is happening tonight

Thursday, October 29th, 2015

The Gospel. Worship. Fun. Square1 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 will meet tonight (Friday) in Roberts 117 (across the canyon) at 6 p.m. We’ll have worship, get into the Word, and play a game of Franken-stuffed. Feel free to bring parents -we’ll wrap up a little early so that they can make it to the concert!

To stay informed, join the Facebook page “Square 1″ or email Daniel McCleskey at dmccleskey13@georgefox.edu.

Fall Retreat

Thursday, October 29th, 2015

The time has come for Fall Retreat . . . and you’re invited! Come and join us for a spirit-filled weekend on the beautiful Oregon Coast at Twin Rocks Friends Camp from Friday, Nov. 13, to Sunday, Nov. 15!

Our speaker this year is Scott Erickson, a working studio and experiential artist. He will be engaging our community in aspects of trust, community and belonging. This is a great opportunity to escape from your ordinary busy life and spend some time away with your friends!

The cost is only $30; however, the first 25 people to register will get a $5 discount! You can register online here.

Questions? Please contact Patrick Petrie at ppetrie12@georgefox.edu.