Athletic facilities set up to accommodate track guests

Friday, April 24th, 2015

Please be courteous for track and field guests this week. We are hosting the Northwest Conference Championships today (Saturday), and all athletic facilities will be set up to accommodate the 400 competing student-athletes and 2,000 spectators.

Duke, Wheeler and Stoffer Family Stadium will be closed entirely for the meet. If you park in the Bauman lot, you will need to walk to the right of the building to get to campus. The left side, nearest the track and field, will be closed.

Please feel free to come out and support our track and field team. Students with ID cards receive free admission. NWC rules require faculty and staff to pay.

Students’ EP goes on sale this Monday

Friday, April 24th, 2015

Hi beloved ones, students Pan and Annelise are publishing their first EP! We will be selling them for $3 each to cover the production cost. The sale will be this Monday, April 27 (Dead Day), from 4 to 6 p.m. in front of the library, and from 10 p.m. to midnight in the Bruin Den by Late Night Breakfast!

Come out and support the dynamic duo!

Questions? Contact Yixuan Pan at ypan12@georgefox.edu.

Internships and jobs of the week

Friday, April 24th, 2015

Bruin Careers has more than 400 postings for internships, full-time entry-level and part-time positions. Highlights this week include various ministry and counseling positions, a market research associate position in Shanghai, a trade show event coordinator position with FLIR, programmers at Google, a sports photography internship with the Salem Volcanoes and many, many more.

Need help on how to find opportunities in Bruin Careers? Stop by the IDEA Center front desk for a quick tutorial.

idea@georgefox.edu is here to support students in reaching their exceptional life outcome goals.

Front entrance to Stevens Center is closed Monday morning

Friday, April 24th, 2015

The front of the Stevens Center will be closed this Monday, April 27 (Dead Day), from approximately 8:30 a.m. to noon. Plant Services will be pressure washing the Stevens Plaza area, using a fire hose to minimize closure time. Please use the side and back entrances to enter the building.

Thank you!
– Plant Services

Last day to turn in chapel elective forms

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015

This serves as a friendly reminder that today (Friday) is the last day to turn in your chapel elective forms online by 5 p.m. The Office of Spiritual and Intercultural Life will not be accepting forms turned in past this deadline.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu or 503.554.2320.

The Bible and Cinema course

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015

With the release of Son of God (2014), Noah (2014) and the more recent Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014), the biblical story continues to be a source of ethical intrigue, repulsion and conviction. How are we to navigate?

Explore biblical topics in the context of recent film releases in BIBL 285/485 The Bible and Cinema during May Term 2015. This course aims to chart a way through this sea of concerns and find a destination of honest dialogue, delicious snacks, and a field trip to the movies! Taught by Jenny Matheny, this course fulfills the Gen Ed Bible elective requirement. Register now!

Questions? Please contact Paula Hampton at phampton@georgefox.edu.

Athletic facilities set up for track meet

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015

Please be courteous for track and field guests this week. We are hosting the Northwest Conference Championships today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday), and all athletic facilities will be set up to accommodate the 400 competing student-athletes and 2,000 spectators.

Duke, Wheeler and Stoffer Family Stadium will be closed entirely for the meet. If you park in the Bauman lot, you will need to walk to the right of the building to get to campus. The left side, nearest the track and field, will be closed.

Please feel free to come out and support our track and field team. Students with ID cards receive free admission. NWC rules require faculty and staff to pay.

Internships and jobs of the week

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015

Bruin Careers has more than 400 postings for internships, full-time entry-level and part-time positions. Highlights this week include various ministry and counseling positions, a market research associate position in Shanghai, a trade show event coordinator position with FLIR, programmers at Google, a sports photography internship with the Salem Volcanoes and many, many more.

Need help on how to find opportunities in Bruin Careers? Stop by the IDEA Center front desk for a quick tutorial.

idea@georgefox.edu is here to support students in reaching their exceptional life outcome goals.

Faculty, please alert your students to these opportunities.

Sell your textbooks and return rentals

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015

Get cash for your books! Textbook Buyback will be held during finals week in the BlueZone Store (not the Annex), between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. After May 1, students may sell books at Neebo.com (free shipping provided).

Rental books are also due by Friday, May 1. Books rented through the Neebo website may be shipped to Neebo directly, using the “Return Your Rental” link at the bottom of our home page (Neebo.com).

Questions? Contact Sandy Gidding at sgidding@georgefox.edu.

Come see engineering projects at today’s expo in EHS

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015

All are invited to the annual Spring Engineering Expo today (Friday) from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the EHS (Ron Gregory) Atrium and adjoining labs/classrooms. Enjoy Senior Design projects, Servant Engineering projects, class projects and lab demonstrations.

Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

Spring Concert tickets still available for tonight’s performance

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015

Tonight (Friday), the university community is invited to the music department’s annual Spring Concert, featuring performances by the university’s Symphonic Band, Concert Choir and Orchestra, and Women’s Chorale. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

The Symphonic Band, under the direction of Pat Vandehey, will perform Angels in the Architecture by Frank Tichelli and Sojourn of Dreams by Kevin Walczyk. The Chehalem Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Travis Hatton, will perform a selection from the George Fox Concerto Competition. Finally, the Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale, under the direction of Loren Wenz, will join forces to present Vesperae Solennes De Confessore by Mozart.

The link to purchase tickets is here.

Come to EHS for Science Outreach Program’s open house today

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015

We want to express our gratitude to everyone at George Fox for supporting the Science Outreach Program. Please help us celebrate the remodel of our new equipment-lending library.

You are invited to attend the Science Outreach Program’s open house in EHS 103 today (Friday) between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Licon at elicon@georgefox.edu.

Greenroom is tonight

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015

If you are stressed and need to unwind, come to Greenroom for a worshipful community space where you can relax and praise God to take a break from homework. Greenroom is tonight (Thursday) at 9:30 p.m., and we’ll have hot drinks! Hope to see you there.

Questions? Please contact Amanda Kitz at akitz13@georgefox.edu.

Resume help is available today

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015

Could your resume use a spring cleaning? Get professional help and tips on how to spruce it at the IDEA Center today (Thursday). Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon, but please come prepared with a current resume in hand and an idea of the type of positions you are seeking.

Questions? Please contact Elise Gibson at egibson@georgefox.edu.

Wheeler Sports Center closure reminder

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015

The Fitness Center will be open from 6 to 8 a.m. on Friday, April 24, but close immediately after the morning session and remain closed until Sunday. The Wheeler Sports Center will be closed all day Friday and Saturday. Please plan your workouts accordingly.

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu.

Genesis volunteers needed

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015

The admissions office is getting ready for Genesis, and we are looking for student volunteers! If you will be around this summer and would like to help out, get free lunch and a free T-shirt, we’d love to have you!

Here are the dates for Genesis this summer: May 14, May 15, May 16, June 17, June 18, June 19, and July 10. Each of the Genesis events are single day events. You can either help out with just one or as many as you’d like!

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Kelly Coolen at kcoolen@georgefox.edu.

Survivor Van is today

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015

Survivor Van begins today (Thursday), at 11 a.m. on the quad! See how long you can last in this annual tradition, and compete against your fellow students for a grand prize of $150! Sign up on the wall outside the Bon.

Questions? Contact Moriah Kimmer at mkimmer11@georgefox.edu.

5K neon night run/walk on May 9 raises funds for PT’s Uganda team

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015

Next month the university’s doctor of physical therapy program is hosting a 5K neon night run/walk fundraiser to support its medical service trip this June. All proceeds from the race will go toward supporting 12 PT students to deliver physical therapy to under-served children and adults in Uganda.

The run will start at 8:30 p.m. (check-in is at 7:30 p.m.) on Saturday, May 9, in the Villa Academic Complex parking lot. The $25 registration fee includes a neon T-shirt, glow sticks, body glow paint and use of the black-light photo booth. We’ll also give out prizes for first place and best costume of the night!

Register now at glowforuganda.org and find us on Facebook at “Glow for Uganda 5K Fundraiser.”

Spring Concert takes Bauman stage Friday night

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015

This Friday, April 24, the university community is invited to the music department’s annual Spring Concert, featuring performances by the university’s Symphonic Band, Concert Choir and Orchestra, and Women’s Chorale. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

The Symphonic Band, under the direction of Pat Vandehey, will perform Angels in the Architecture by Frank Tichelli and Sojourn of Dreams by Kevin Walczyk. The Chehalem Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Travis Hatton, will perform a selection from the George Fox Concerto Competition. Finally, the Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale, under the direction of Loren Wenz, will join forces to present Vesperae Solennes De Confessore by Mozart.

The link to purchase tickets is here.

All invited to tomorrow’s Science Outreach Program open house

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015

We want to express our gratitude to everyone at George Fox for supporting the Science Outreach Program. Please help us celebrate the remodel of our new equipment-lending library.

You are invited to attend the Science Outreach Program’s open house in EHS 103 tomorrow (Friday) between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Licon at elicon@georgefox.edu.