Tickets available for Friday’s Spring Concert in Bauman Auditorium

Monday, April 20th, 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.

Shalom at Sunset

Monday, April 20th, 2015

Please come join us for the last Shalom gathering of the year! There will be s’mores, a fire and plenty of music! Please note that we will gather tonight (Tuesday) from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Firepit Pavilion. Good times are guaranteed! Elective chapel credit will be available.

Join us for final week of chapel events for the semester

Monday, April 20th, 2015

At Tuesday morning chapel today at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium, come hear from Jamie Johnson. We will also announce the Teacher of the Year and Researcher of the Year recipients and host a time to pray for the graduating seniors. Chapel credit is available.

Tonight (Tuesday), join us for Shalom at Sunset! There will be s’mores, a fire and plenty of music. We will gather from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Firepit Pavilion. Elective chapel credit will be available.

Finally, our very own Jamie Noling-Auth will share in our final chapel service of the year on Wednesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Chapel credit is available.

For more information, visit spirituallife.georgefox.edu or email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Bruin home athletic events this week

Sunday, April 19th, 2015

Our track program is hosting the Northwest Conference Meet this week, and our women’s lacrosse team is home as well. Check out the schedule and go cheer them on!

  • Friday, April 24: Track & Field Northwest Conference Meet, 10 a.m.
  • Saturday, April 25:
    • Track & Field Northwest Conference Meet, 10:30 a.m.
    • Women’s Lacrosse vs. Linfield, 5 p.m. (Senior Night)

Mu Kappa Dinner

Sunday, April 19th, 2015

Hey friends! The Mu Kappa Club will be hosting a dinner party at the International House at 6 p.m. tonight (Monday), to celebrate the end of an amazing year. We will be featuring delicious Indian cuisine, so bring a friend and a bowl to eat out of!

Questions? Please contact Carrie Stotts at stottsc12@georgefox.edu.

Coast to Coast Swing and Lindy Hop workshop

Sunday, April 19th, 2015

Today (Monday) from 7 to 9 p.m. in Foxhole we will have a Lindy Hop workshop taught by Faith. It’s going to be a great lesson and we hope to see you there!

Questions? Please contact MaKenna Hickey at mhickey14@georgefox.edu.

Senior English majors showcase work tonight in Hoover 102

Sunday, April 19th, 2015

Please come support our English majors and see what they’ve been working so hard on during their last semester …

English Major Senior Experience Showcase
When: Monday, April 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Hoover 102

Snacks and beverages will be provided. Questions? Contact Abby Rine at arine@georgefox.edu.

MLRC has extended hours this week and next

Sunday, April 19th, 2015

The MLRC will be staying open until midnight Monday through Thursday nights for the last two weeks of the spring semester (April 20-23 and April 27-30).

Questions? Contact Susan Richie at srichie@georgefox.edu.

Students: What are your summer break plans?

Sunday, April 19th, 2015

The IDEA Center is collecting data on what George Fox students are doing over summer break. Please take a few seconds to let us know your plans. Completed surveys will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.

Survey link: Summer Break Plans

Questions? Contact Deb Mumm-Hill at dmummhill@georgefox.edu.

Run for Reading is today!

Friday, April 17th, 2015

Come out and enjoy the sun while running for a good cause! Run for Reading is a charity run to support the local elementary schools and raise money for Spanish children’s books. Come to Renne Park in Newberg next to Edwards Elementary today (Saturday) between 10 a.m. and noon.

The cost is $5 for entry, and all proceeds benefit the SMART reading program and elementary schools in Newberg. Hope to see you all there!

Questions? Contact Emily Becker at ebecker13@georgefox.edu.

IDEA Center hosts survey to find out students’ summer break plans

Friday, April 17th, 2015

The IDEA Center is collecting data on what George Fox students are doing over summer break. Please take a few seconds to let us know your plans. Completed surveys will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.

Survey link: Summer Break Plans

Questions? Contact Deb Mumm-Hill at dmummhill@georgefox.edu.

Perspiration beat by free Deodorization

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

Spring Formal is coming up soon, finals are right around the corner, and the temperature is finally breaking 70! These three factors are sure to cause many eligible bachelors on campus to perspire at unattractive levels.

So the Student Life office is here to help! Come to the third floor of the Stevens Center and get a free sample of Speed Stick deodorant!

Movie ‘The Gospel of John’ shown Sunday night

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

Come watch The Gospel of John – the movie – together! In this award-winning dramatization of the CEV version of John’s Gospel, John’s story of Jesus comes alive in powerful, gripping ways. Join Paul Anderson’s Writings of John class in viewing this film and discussing any insights that emerge. Snacks provided; chapel credit available.

Join us at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19, in EHS 102. Contact Paul (panderso@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Student Survey: Student Demographics

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

Please fill out this quick student survey collecting data on student demographics. All responses are confidential.

Questions? Contact Daisy Gallegos at dgallegos12@georgefox.edu.

Student Demographics

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.

Glow for Uganda 5K Run/Walk set for May 9

Thursday, April 16th, 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.”

Movie night with chapel credit and free food

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

Need more chapel credit and like free food? The Biblical Basis for Peacemaking class is hosting a movie night at 9 p.m. in EHS 102 tonight (Friday)! The movie Of Gods and Men (with a rating of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes!) will be shown, followed by a discussion on peace and nonviolence. Free pizza and drinks will be provided, and chapel credit is available!

Questions? Contact Andy Henry at ahenry11@georgefox.edu.

Biology and Chemistry Senior Research Symposium is today

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

The Sigma Zeta Club is hosting the 2015 Biology and Chemistry Senior Research Symposium at 3 p.m. today (Friday) in EHS 102. Seniors in the biology and chemistry departments will be presenting their research findings, and Sigma Zeta senior medallions will also be awarded.

Come join us in applauding the work of our seniors!

Questions? Contact Kyleray Katherman at kkatherman11@georgefox.edu.

Last Day to apply to be a P2P mentor

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

Intercultural life is hiring Peer2Peer mentors for fall 2015. Apply to be a mentor for first-year underrepresented students to support them during their transition to George Fox. Applications are due today (Friday) by midnight.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Questions? Please contact Hope Kenyon at ekenyon11@georgefox.edu.

Chapel credit available at Community Garden work day tomorrow

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

We need students and faculty to join in this week’s Community Garden work party tomorrow (Saturday), as we could use the extra help to get some garden beds built up before the school year ends. We’ll be working from 1 to 3 p.m.

We will also be discussing the future plan of the garden and what will happen this summer. Come join for the whole thing or just stop by! We will be providing lemonade and chapel credit! Meet outside of Hoover at 12:50 p.m. if you need a ride, or want to follow us out there. The garden is located near the new soccer field and Joan Austin Elementary School.

Questions? Contact Megan Reynolds at mreynolds11@georgefox.edu.

Summer Serve teams host garage sale Saturday in Hoover

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

The Summer Serve teams are having a garage sale fundraiser tomorrow (Saturday) from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Hoover. Come check out lots of great items and help our teams raise last minute funds!

Questions? Contact Lene Ferrari at lferrari11@georgefox.edu.