IDEA Center hosts first Job Search Strategies Workshop today

Wednesday, October 28th, 2015

Finding a job can be a challenge. Developing a strategy when approaching your job search is key to optimal results. Check out the Job Search Strategies Workshop hosted by the IDEA Center in Stevens 209 from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. and hear tips on building your job search strategy. We have two workshop dates scheduled: Thursday, Oct. 29, and Thursday, Nov. 5.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Questions? Stop by the IDEA Center or contact Elise Gibson at egibson@georgefox.edu.

Join Tuesday discussion on reconciling science, religion

Wednesday, October 28th, 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. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Lemmons 14. The event is hosted by Sigma Zeta.

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

Come hear Ugandan orphanage director speak on Nov. 3

Wednesday, October 28th, 2015

Come hear a special speaker, Lutaaya Abdul, share about the work he is doing in Uganda through the African Hearts Orphanage. He will visit with us on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in EHS 102.

Lataaya grew up in the slums of Kampala. He was introduced to Christ at a school that taught the gospel through music. Since then, he has started African Hearts Orphanage, an orphanage for vulnerable young people to improve their safety and physical, spiritual and emotional health and future well-being.

The organization’s target population is children who are living on the streets, many of whom have been orphaned by HIV or abandoned or victimized by family violence. The organization currently operates two homes housing former street children in Senge. Children living in these homes are taught the Bible and are provided with shelter, food, love and education. Lataaya’s visit is being sponsored by the Center for Study Abroad.

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

Dominion Tournament still has openings

Wednesday, October 28th, 2015

The Game Night Club is throwing our first Dominion Tournament this year in the Foxhole! The event is open to anyone who would like to come: students, employees, or your best friend from high school. We will start play at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, with a series of seeding games. Saturday’s bracket starts at 10 a.m. Prizes will go to the first- and second-place finishers.

Sign up by filling in your information on this Google form. Questions? Contact Gabriel Louthan at glouthan12@georgefox.edu.

Come enjoy free snacks at Swahili Lab tonight

Wednesday, October 28th, 2015

All are welcome to Swahili Lab tonight (Thursday) from 7 to 8 p.m. in the International House. Join us! Free snacks will be provided.

Questions? Contact Imani Kamau at fkamau14@georgefox.edu.

Important info for home football game Saturday

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

The campus will look a bit different on Saturday, as we expect to host more than 3,000 guests for Family Weekend and our football game against Linfield. Here are some things to make note of:

Bauman Parking Lot
Be sure to move your cars out of the Bauman parking lot on Friday evening. This space will be dedicated to vendors and tailgating on Saturday. Stop by on Saturday and check out all of the food and activities (including a “Tailgate-or-Treat”) happening before the game!

Entrances to the football game
There will be two entrances into the game and both are located in the Bauman parking lot, directly behind the stadium.

Wheeler Sports Center closed
The Wheeler Sports Center will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This means the basketball gym, racquetball courts and locker rooms will be closed. The Fitness Center will remain open for normal business hours, but you will need to enter through the hallway entrance located on the field level, toward the end of the building near the tennis courts. There will be security officers who will ask you where you are headed; just let them know that you are going to work out.

Bauman Walkway
The sidewalk located between the football stadium and Bauman will be closed. Please walk around the building and do not move the barricade.

Barricades
If you see a barricade, it is there for a reason. Please do not move them, jump over them, crawl under them, or unlock them.

Circle Parking Lot
The circle parking lot near Wheeler will be closed for the day. This space is reserved for officials to park in. Officials will arrive as early as 8:30 a.m.

Sideline Passes
No one will be granted field access without a sideline pass. Sideline passes are issued to those who are required to work and/or have official business during the game.

Tickets
Students and staff can show their ID cards at the gate to get into the game. Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the gate by visiting this link.

Family Weekend Tailgating
We are expecting a crowd of 600-plus for Family Weekend! We will have bags available for families to “Tailgate-or-Treat,” so if you or your department/floor would like to bring candy to pass out under the big Alumni and Parent Relations tent from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. we are happy to have you join us!

We hope to see you at the game at 1:30 p.m. and the tailgates prior to that!

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu, Sarah Reid at sreid@georgefox.edu, or Megan Fisher at mfisher@georgefox.edu.

It’s not too late to sign up for tomorrow’s career fair in Portland

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

There’s still one more opportunity to attend an Internship and Career Fair at Portland State University tomorrow (Thursday)! There will be nearly 100 employers who are looking to hire students for internships and full-time positions. Come to network and learn from industry guests about different careers and companies!

Take a look at this link to see who will be there. If you are interested in going, please let us know by filling out this form. The IDEA Center will be providing free transportation (leaving at 10 a.m.)​ and name tags for students who sign up. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The IDEA Center would love to help you prepare! Come by to see how a career coach can help get you ready to make a great impression with employers.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

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

Share your culture at annual Cultural Fair Nov. 10

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 4 to 6 p.m., the university will host a Cultural Fair in the Bruin Den as part of Cultural Celebration Week festivities – and we’d love to have you participate! The Cultural Fair will feature various cultures from Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Students or employees either born or having a significant experience in a culture are invited to share something about that culture (food, displays, clothing, games, etc.) with the George Fox community.

If you would like to participate in the event, please send us the following information: your name, culture you will represent, your email address and phone number. We can reimburse you up to $35 for costs you may incur. Employees, you are welcome to share your culture as well!

We are having a Cultural Fair information meeting this Friday, Oct. 30, at 12:30 p.m. in the International Center/Cultural House. You are invited to come and get more details.

Contact Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu) to reserve a booth, or if you have questions.

Join us for International Chapel with the Noble family Thursday

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

All are welcome to International Chapel (chapel credit available to students) tomorrow (Thursday) at 10:50 a.m. in the International Center/Cultural House.

Our guest speakers will be the parents of undergraduate student Murray Noble, Colin and Wendy. They will speak on the topic of belonging. Colin and Wendy Noble grew up on opposite sides of the Pacific Ocean, one in Canada and the other in Australia. They met at an international church in Japan and have lived on four continents, so they know what it means to live outside their home culture.

They studied at Regent College and have just returned from touring Israel and walking an ancient pilgrimage path in Spain. Wendy and Colin have a ministry to young adults in their church, particularly in pre-marriage preparation. Their Australian son, Murray, is a sophomore at George Fox. Wendy likes to cook and teaches academic writing. Colin likes to run and is the author of Working for God (Westbow Press, 2014).

Join us! Questions? Contact Jennifer Farland at jfarland@georgefox.edu.

IDEA Center hosts Job Search Strategies workshops

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

Finding a job can be a challenge. Developing a strategy when approaching your job search is key to optimal results. Check out the Job Search Strategies workshop hosted by the IDEA Center in Stevens 209 from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. and hear tips on building your job search strategy. We have two workshop dates scheduled: Thursday, Oct. 29, and Thursday, Nov. 5.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Questions? Stop by the IDEA Center or contact Elise Gibson at egibson@georgefox.edu.

Interested in auditioning as dancer for Christmas Concert?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

Have you been looking for an opportunity to showcase your dancing abilities? Seeking an outlet for dance performance? The music department is looking for dancers to perform during our annual Christmas Concert Dec. 11-13! Auditions will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the dance room in Wheeler. We are looking for dancers with some experience in ballet.

Contact Amanda McConaughey (amcconaughey13@georgefox.edu or 503-899-7947) if you are interested or have any questions.

‘Charting Your Academic Path’ workshop is tomorrow in Hoover 105

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

Need help charting your academic path? Attend a workshop, “Charting Your Academic Path: MyGFU, Course Selection & Effective Planning,” tomorrow (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Kristie DeHaven, a senior CAP Coach in the IDEA Center, will lead a discussion on how to use the degree audit, online catalog, class schedule and other resources. She will also discuss options if you are concerned about your midterm grades.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu. A full list of ARC workshops is available online.

Come hear Joseph Clair speak about scholarship opportunities

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

Would you like to pursue an advanced degree at Oxford or Cambridge at no cost? If so, come hear​ Joseph Clair, director of the William Penn Honors Program and recipient of the prestigious Gates Scholarship​, speak about what you should be doing as a first-, second-, or third-year student to prepare to apply for such scholarships.

Joseph will speak at 8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) in Hoover 105. Pizza and drinks will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

Faculty, please let your students know about this session.

Join us for community garden harvest party Saturday

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

Come join us from 1 to 3 p.m. on Halloween afternoon (Saturday) to harvest the last of our community garden produce and to put the garden to bed for the winter. We will have a variety of produce to take home, including potatoes, pumpkins and squash.

If you’ve been part of the garden since last spring and want to see how it’s grown, stop by! If you’ve never been to the garden but are interested in learning more, you are welcome to join! (Parents are welcome, too, since it’s Family Weekend.) The garden is located east of the Austin Sports Complex’s soccer field, in the field at the corner of Villa and Crestview.

Questions? Contact Cherice Bock at cbock@georgefox.edu.

Women’s self-defense class scheduled for Nov. 7

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

Residence life, ASC and security services are teaming up to sponsor self-defense training for interested women on campus. The one-day session will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at a location to be determined.

The training is relevant to all athletic and non-athletic types and can be modified to differing physical abilities and challenges. The class is limited to 20 women, and sign-ups are now open in the Office of Student Life.

The cost is $25 for non-undergraduates; there is no cost for undergraduate women. This is open to any female member of the George Fox community.

Questions? Contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

Series of healthy cooking classes begin tonight

Tuesday, October 27th, 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, Oct. 28: Go to breakfast
  • 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.

Interested in becoming a teacher? Come to grad education’s open house Nov. 3

Tuesday, October 27th, 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!

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

Pre-professional health meeting is Oct. 28

Monday, October 26th, 2015

Are you interested in attending a professional health program after George Fox? Are you interested in pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary or pre-physical?

Come get informed on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in EHS 102. The topics covered at this meeting will include admission requirements, the application process, and resources available to you at George Fox.

If you are not able to attend, but consider yourself a pre-professional health student, please contact Jennifer McCollum at jmccollum@georgefox.edu so that you can be added to the pre-professional health student contact group.

Dance auditions for Christmas Concert held this Thursday and Friday

Monday, October 26th, 2015

Have you been looking for an opportunity to showcase your dancing abilities? Seeking an outlet for dance performance? The music department is looking for dancers to perform during our annual Christmas Concert Dec. 11-13! Auditions will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the dance room in Wheeler. We are looking for dancers with some experience in ballet.

Contact Amanda McConaughey (amcconaughey13@georgefox.edu or 503-899-7947) if you are interested or have any questions.

Three William Penn Honors Program lectures scheduled

Monday, October 26th, 2015

Please join us for one (or all) of the upcoming William Penn Honors Program lectures.

Colin Noble: Friday, Oct. 30, 4:30 p.m. (Family Weekend), Hoover 105 (chapel credit available)
Noble, chaplain at William Clarke College in Sydney, Australia, will give a talk titled, “Resting for God.” He has spent the last three decades living on four continents and working in government, corporate, academic and pastoral settings.

After working in international banking in Tokyo for several years at the height of the Japanese economic boom, he pursued theological studies at Regent College. He then taught at the University of Sydney for 14 years before taking up his current position as chaplain to an educational community of 1,700 people, a role he has held since 2005.

Melissa Lane: Monday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., Wood-Mar Hall
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.” 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).

Wilfred M. McClay: Thursday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., Hoover 105
McClay is the G.T. and Libby Blankenship Chair in the History of Liberty at the University of Oklahoma and also director of the Center for the History of Liberty. His talk is titled, “Why Religious Liberty Matters.” McClay’s book, The Masterless: Self and Society in Modern America, won the Merle Curti Award of the Organization of American Historians for the best book in American intellectual history.

More about each speaker is available on this page. All events are free.

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