The IJM club invites you to join us for a meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in the SpIL House. The club raises awareness for human trafficking issues and promotes justice for the oppressed. We welcome new members!
Questions? Please contact Annelise Koeth at akoeth11@georgefox.edu.
Allen Jones (PhD, Corban University) will speak today (Tuesday) on early Judean identity formation in the wake of the Babylonian exile and the subsequent return to the land. The “Intellectual Feast” will be from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 250. The talk will focus primarily on the book of Ruth and its contribution to the period, but other Second Temple texts (e.g. Ezra-Nehemiah, Chronicles, Pauline literature) will also enter the conversation.
The public is welcome; refreshments will be served. The event is hosted by the College of Christian Studies. For more information, contact Paula Hampton at ext 2650.
WANTED: Fun-loving independent Fox woman to ask Scott Stevens, junior engineering major and swing-dancer extraordinaire, to Sadie Hawkins. Preferably between the ages of 18 and 24, who wants to have a good time, be silly, and dance the night away.
Questions? Contact Samuel Janisse at sjanisse12@georgefox.edu with your favorite ice cream flavor and three words describing yourself.
Don’t forget to join the College of Business’ Executive in Residence presentation this Thursday, Feb. 19, as Martin Daum, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, speaks at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. There is no charge to attend, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Daum will speak on the topic “How Does Christian Faith Help Me in My Business?†He was appointed to his current position at Daimler Trucks North America in June 2009 and is in charge of visionary responsibilities for the company and its affiliated companies.
To learn more about Daum and the Executive in Residence program, visit this page.
Come join us for a free food and film tonight (Tuesday), when the film Food Inc. will be shown and homemade soup and bread will be served! This will be a bring-your-own-bowl event, so make sure to bring a bowl and a spoon and maybe even a willingness to discuss the content of the film.
Join us at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Questions? Contact Andrew Upchurch at aupchurch11@georgefox.edu.
Make plans to attend a free concert commemorating a recent upgrade to the university’s pipe organ in Bauman Auditorium. The Organ Dedication Concert, featuring musicians Dan Miller on organ and Kenn Willson on piano, will take the Bauman stage at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 20. General seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The university recently purchased a Rodgers Digital Organ. By the use of digital technology, the organ’s original pipes have been connected to the digital organ. In doing so, the university preserved the original pipe organ installed in the early 1980s while greatly enhancing the quality of sound.
The program will include the selections Toccata and Fugue in D-minor by Bach, a patriotic tribute including the Navy Hymn, a medley from The Phantom of the Opera and one piano and organ duet on the tune Lord of the Dance (arranged by Joel Raney).
To learn more about the performers, visit this page.
Join us for chapel with guest speaker Allison Vesterfelt today (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. She will also be sharing at Shalom tonight at 9 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room. Chapel credit is available for both events.
Vesterfelt is the cofounder of Prodigal Magazine and author of Packing Light, a book about learning to live with less, in which she writes about her journey to becoming a full-time author, the challenges of uncovering and maintaining a vocation she loves, and how she discovered her own unique voice through the art of writing.
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Ash Wednesday services will be held in the afternoon (1-1:30 p.m.) and at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium, with Campus Pastor Jamie Noling-Auth leading the evening service.
Download our spring chapel calendar here. For more information visit spirituallife.georgefox.edu or email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
Bonjour! The French department is hosting a movie night in the Minthorn basement this Tuesday Feb. 17t at 6 p.m. We will be watching Le Fils de l’épicier- The Grocer’s Son.
The movie will be in French with English subtitles, and treats will be provided. Come take a break from homework and join us for this film!
Questions? Please contact Emily Moore at emoore11@georgefox.edu.
The university community is invited to the semester’s second guest lecture about the historic Saint John’s Bible. This Wednesday, Feb. 18, George Fox’s Howard Macy and Mark Terry will present “Light from the Hebrew Scriptures” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.
In addition, this Friday, Feb. 20, Paul Anderson will continue his “Turning of the Page” series regarding the Bible from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC.
To see the full schedule of “Spring into Illumination: Seeing the Word Through The Saint John’s Bible” events, visit this page. More information is able available by contacting Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.
The Saint John’s Bible is the first completely handwritten and illuminated Bible to have been commissioned by a Benedictine Abbey (Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minn.) since the invention of the printing press. The Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible is the full-size fine art reproduction of the original.
Please join in as a George Fox community on Wednesday, Feb. 18, in honor of Ash Wednesday. We will be holding a service in Bauman Auditorium from 1 to 1:30 p.m. to prepare our hearts and minds as we enter the season of Lent.
All are welcome and encouraged to join us!
The BlueZone Store is having an inventory clearance sale through the end of March. All art supplies, selected gift items, greeting cards, cosmetics, jewelry, selected electronics and selected clothing are being discounted 50 to 60 percent. Come in and enjoy the savings.
Questions? Contact John Stewart at jstewart@georgefox.edu.
Students have multiple activities to juggle: Class, assignments, friends, family, activities, the list goes on. This Thursday, Feb. 19, Rick Muthiah, associate director of learning support services, will host a workshop, “Where Does the Time Go: Effective Time Management,” that will provide tools and tips for managing time effectively.
Join us from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Lemmons 8. Faculty members, please tell your students about this opportunity.
Join us tonight (Monday) for a Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation, “Confessions of a Public School Teacher (Who Sends his Child to Private Christian School,” in Hoover 105. The session runs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and features Andrew Milton, a public school teacher in DuPont, Wash., and author of The Normal Accident Theory of Education.
Milton will consider the logical and philosophical implications of educational choices that have spiritual implications. He finds that modern education won’t serve the needs of postmodern learners – but not for the reasons that you might think.
Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.
Come join us for a free food and film night! Tomorrow night (Tuesday) the film Food Inc. will be shown and homemade soup and bread will be served! This will be a bring-your-own-bowl event, so make sure to bring a bowl and a spoon and maybe even a willingness to discuss the content of the film.
Join us at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Questions? Contact Andrew Upchurch at aupchurch11@georgefox.edu.
Do you get tired of people questioning what you can do what an art degree? Have you ever been labeled a “starving artist� Want to connect with professionals in your field?
Please join us in celebrating the culmination of Ameena Bossier’s senior year as a studio art major at George Fox. Come meet various artists and make connections within your community. The event is scheduled from 4:30 to 7 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 20, in the Duke Atrium (first floor) of the Stevens Center.
Click this link for more information on the amazing night ahead. We look forward to seeing you there!
As you might have seen lately, the new Resident Hall progress is coming along quickly! We are already ordering furniture in preparation for it being done this summer. As we choose furniture for this living area as well as some other places around campus, we thought we’d ask you for advice.Â
So please fill this survey out, answering all questions that apply to you. Thank you for your help, we really appreciate it!
Questions? Please contact Housing at housing@georgefox.edu.
Friendsview has challenged George Fox students to some friendly competition at this month’s Fox & Friends gathering on Thursday, Feb. 19! Ping pong, pool, darts and golf are just a few of the athletic competitions available. Bring your A-game because Friendsview is planning to bring theirs! Snacks will be provided.
We will meet in the Bruin Den at 6:45 p.m. to head over to Friendsview Retirement Community.
Questions? Please contact Rebekah Harding at rharding12@georgefox.edu.
Come and join us at Dave’s Table tonight (Friday)! Dave’s Table is located in downtown Portland where we serve a meal on the streets.
We will be meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Bruin Den. Hope to see everyone there!
Questions? Please contact Lindy Booth at lbooth13@georgefox.edu.
Come to the Dating Game tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium to see three couples battle it out for a fantastic date as well as possibly having a chance of being called up on stage to compete for a night out with a lovely bachelor or bachelorette!
You don’t want to miss this night of fun and laughter, plus there will also be a surprise following the event!
Questions? Please contact Moriah Kimmer at mkimmer11@georgefox.edu.
Attention freshmen and seniors, you recently received an email invitation to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
This important survey helps George Fox to better understand your college experience in areas such as:
George Fox administrators rely on the results in identifying where to make improvements. This is an opportunity for you to indicate what’s great about attending George Fox, and what could be better.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete the survey!
Questions? Contact Rob Bohall at 503-554-2416.
