Chapel changes forum discussion scheduled today

Thursday, January 15th, 2015

The George Fox pastoral and administrative staff will be meeting in the library classrooms (rooms 101, 102 and 103) today (Friday) from noon to 1 p.m. for anyone who has questions or concerns regarding the new chapel change policies and procedures. All are welcome to join in constructive and productive discussion.

Questions? Contact Kelly Ward at kward@georgefox.edu.

Remember the Hunter family in your prayers

Thursday, January 15th, 2015

Please keep in prayer baseball coach Marty Hunter and sons, Taylor and Tucker. Marty’s wife, Kim, passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, after a valiant fight with cancer. Kim Hunter’s “Sentimental Celebration” will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Canby High School Fine Arts Center, with a reception to follow at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds.

If you would like to send cards, the address is 1894 N. Teakwood St., Canby, OR 97013.

Newberg hosts MLK celebration event Monday

Thursday, January 15th, 2015

The university community is invited to join in the fourth annual Chehalem Valley Community Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. this Monday, Jan. 19, in the Chehalem Cultural Center’s grand ballroom. The event will include time for free refreshments and socializing after.

This is a free, community event for the public. The program will feature performances from George Fox University violinist Simeon Brown, as well as the First United Methodist Church Choir. The event is produced through a cooperation of the Chehalem Park and Recreation District, Chehalem Cultural Center, Newberg School District and the Newberg Rotary and Kiwanis clubs.

The event follows the annual MLK Day of Service, at which George Fox students and employees will join more than 1,000 in service in Portland.

The Chehalem Cultural Center is located at 415 E. Sheridan St. Questions? Contact Donna Barber at dbarber@georgefox.edu.

Visiting faculty member from Michigan State presents BSW research today

Thursday, January 15th, 2015

Join us today (Friday) as visiting faculty member Dr. Ellen Whipple of Michigan State University presents her research, “Evaluation of a BSW Undergraduate Experience: Improving Student Research Competency.” She will speak from 10 to 11 a.m. in Hoover 102.

Whipple comes to us from Michigan State’s MSW program for today’s presentation. Her visit is being sponsored by the School of Social Work.

International Chapel returns with new day and time

Wednesday, January 14th, 2015

International Chapel will now be on Thursdays from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. at the International Center/Cultural House. This is a great time of worship, Scripture study, prayer and fellowship. It is open to students and employees.

Bruin Madness happening before basketball games Saturday

Wednesday, January 14th, 2015

Want to have fun before our basketball teams play Saturday, Jan. 17, against Willamette University? Join us for a tailgate lunch that begins at noon. Then at 2 p.m. there will be face painting, inflatables and more in the Wheeler Gymnasium.

The women’s and men’s basketball teams will play at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively.

Questions? Please contact Taylor Ellis at tellis12@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget today’s info session on Nike visit

Wednesday, January 14th, 2015

Nike reps are coming to campus to meet students interested in a summer internship in their North American Customer Service Logistics office in Hillsboro. Nike is seeking students who are interested in operations, data analytics and supply chain management careers who also have a strong customer service aptitude, as they will be interfacing with Nike’s U.S. sales team and national accounts.

The IDEA Center will host an informational session about this opportunity today (Thursday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 105. Faculty, please help get the word out to those students you feel might be interested.

This is a 10- to 12-week paid summer work internship. Students will need to have their LinkedIn profile optimized and submitted to the IDEA Center, which will handle the pre-screening. Nike will then select 30 candidates from LinkedIn profiles to meet with Nike reps on Thursday, Feb. 5, when they come to campus.

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

Contemplative worship open to all this morning

Wednesday, January 14th, 2015

Contemplative worship will kick off today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in the Prayer Chapel. All are invited to come to the prayer chapel to be still and know that He is God. Elective chapel credit is available.

New car sharing service available on campus

Wednesday, January 14th, 2015

Live life on your own schedule using Zipcar, which gives you wheels when you want them. Being on campus without a car isn’t always easy. You can grab a bus, ride your bike, or get a lift from a friend. But sometimes you just need access to a car. That’s why we’ve brought Zipcar to the George Fox campus.

Zipcar is a service that gives students (18 years and older) access to shared cars parked right on campus (next to the security house in the Stevens Center parking lot). Cars are available by the hour or day, and gas and insurance are always included in the low rates.

So, the next time you want to get home to visit your parents or go out on a road trip with your friends, check out Zipcar. To celebrate the launch of Zipcar at George Fox, the first 200 students can now join Zipcar for $10.

Learn more or sign up today at zipcar.com/georgefoxstudents to take advantage of this great deal.

Non-clinical Healthcare Jobs Event

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

Not sure how your major will lead to a career? The IDEA Center is hosting a networking event for students in business, sociology, social work, world languages, English, CMCO, psychology, engineering, IT and other majors to learn about non-clinical careers in healthcare.

We will have a panel of professionals from OHSU, Providence, Kaiser and others to talk about their scope of work and how it relates to liberal arts majors. Following the panel discussion, students will have the opportunity to network individually with the panelists.

The event is today (Wednesday) in the Cap & Gown Room from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Questions? Please contact the IDEA Center at idea@georgefox.edu for more information.

IDEA Center LinkedIn hours

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

Want to learn more about LinkedIn? The IDEA Center will be available to help you build your personal profile.

LinkedIn 101 (building your profile) is available Mondays and Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. and Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m.

LinkedIn 202 (search engine optimizing your profile) is available Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.

Questions? Please contact the IDEA Center at  idea@georgefox.edu for more information.

Leadership Preview Night

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

Plan to attend Leadership Preview Night tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium! Do you want to learn more about opportunities you can apply to be involved in next year? Student Life desires to hire a diverse group.

If you have never been involved but are interested, we want to talk with you! We hope to see you there! Prizes and food will be provided.

Questions? Please contact Stephanie St Cyr at sstcyr@georgefox.edu.

Do you love pizza, friends and fun?

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

This Friday night, Jan. 16, you could be the reason your entire living area wins free late-night pizza!

Gather your roommates and hallmates and come out to the basketball games with Whitman at 6 p.m. (women’s game) and 8 p.m. (men’s game). Deck yourself out in your living area’s color and be ready to compete in timeout and halftime activities while you’re cheering on your Bruin basketball teams.

  • PCWB: Silver
  • CO-ED: Gold
  • HMS: Navy
  • Commuters: Dark gray
  • Houses/Apts East: Black
  • Houses/Apts West: White

The living area with the most people, the most spirit and that wins the most competitions will get tons of pizza delivered after the game’s end. Questions? Ask your RA or email sreid@georgefox.edu.

Rock-climbing wall spring semester hours posted

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

The rock wall hours have been posted for this spring semester! The wall staff is proud to announce that the rock wall will be open four nights a week. Additionally, we are super-excited to have 10 new harnesses, 10 new belay devices and new shoes!

Hours:
Monday, 7-10 p.m.
Tuesday, 7-10 p.m.
Thursday, 7-10 p.m.
Friday, 7-10 p.m.

As always, everyone is welcome to climb, no matter if you have never climbed or you are experienced. We will get you gear and teach you the “ropes” of safety and technique.

Check out our Facebook page “George Fox Climbing” for up-to-date news and information. If you need any information, please feel free to email Spencer Giles (sgiles11@georgefox.edu).

Tickets available for winter musical ‘Little Women’

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

Little-Women-VisualCome support the theatre department by attending our winter musical production, Little Women. The show runs Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 5-8, and Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 12-15, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the two Sunday performances, scheduled as 2 p.m. matinees.

Tickets can be purchased online at theatre.georgefox.edu.

New Complimentary Ticket Process
George Fox students and employees can now reserve their complimentary tickets online at theatre.georgefox.edu. All university students and employees may receive one complimentary ticket per production. Complimentary tickets are not transferrable and require a current GFU ID to be shown at the door. Student complimentary tickets are only available for Thursday performances.

Synopsis: The four Marsh sisters gather in their attic in the midst of a cold winter just before Christmas, 1863, in Concord, Mass. Meg longs to be invited to a ball, Amy longs for a Christmas tree and Beth longs for her father to come home from the war. Meanwhile, Jo is bursting with the creative energy of a writer on the verge of unleashing her imagination. The four join together to rehearse Jo’s new operatic adventure and the sisters’ worries are allayed for the moment. Thus begins the adventures of the Marsh sisters as they face life’s trials together and learn that, despite what life throws at them, family bonds last forever.

Questions? Contact Kathy Harris at 503-554-2670.

Info session on Nike internship visit is tomorrow

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

Nike reps are coming to campus to meet students interested in a summer internship in their North American Customer Service Logistics office in Hillsboro. Nike is seeking students who are interested in operations, data analytics and supply chain management careers who also have a strong customer service aptitude, as they will be interfacing with Nike’s U.S. sales team and national accounts.

The IDEA Center will host an informational session about this opportunity this Thursday, Jan. 15, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 105. Faculty, please help get the word out to those students you feel might be interested.

This is a 10- to 12-week paid summer work internship. Students will need to have their LinkedIn profile optimized and submitted to the IDEA Center, which will handle the pre-screening. Nike will then select 30 candidates from LinkedIn profiles to meet with Nike reps on Thursday, Feb. 5, when they come to campus.

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

All are invited to Newberg’s MLK Day celebration Monday

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

The university community is invited to join in the fourth annual Chehalem Valley Community Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. this Monday, Jan. 19, in the Chehalem Cultural Center’s grand ballroom. The event will include time for free refreshments and socializing after.

This is a free, community event for the public. The program will feature performances from George Fox University violinist Simeon Brown, as well as the First United Methodist Church Choir. The event is produced through a cooperation of the Chehalem Park and Recreation District, Chehalem Cultural Center, Newberg School District and the Newberg Rotary and Kiwanis clubs.

The event follows the annual MLK Day of Service, at which George Fox students and employees will join more than 1,000 in service in Portland.

The Chehalem Cultural Center is located at 415 E. Sheridan St. Questions? Contact Donna Barber at dbarber@georgefox.edu.

Reminder: Concert Choir auditions are this week

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

Are you interested in joining Concert Choir? You can audition this week! Through this Friday, Jan. 16, choir audition sign-ups will be on the door to Ross 201.

Choir auditions will take place in Ross 202 (Loren Wenz’s office) today through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. You can pick up an audition packet on the wall to the left of the music office doors.

Questions? Contact the music department at ext. 2620 or Loren Wenz at lwenz@georgefox.edu.

MLK Day of Service with Students for Life Club

Monday, January 12th, 2015

School is back in session and the local Students for Life Club has some exciting things planned this semester! Coming soon are details about time and place of meetings. But we wanted to give you plenty of time to get this opportunity on your calendar: In the spirit of the school’s MLK Day of Service, our club will be doing some volunteering, too!

Classes are canceled on Monday, Jan. 19, for MLK Day. Want to get off campus and do a little volunteering? Service is always good for the soul and the resumé! Answer this one-question survey to let us know if you’ll join us. We’re going to Portland; more details are provided when you click on this survey link.

Chapel events for this week

Monday, January 12th, 2015

Join us for chapel with Robin Baker on Tuesday, Jan. 13, in Bauman Auditorium at 10:50 a.m. Chapel credit is available.

Come hear from Campus Pastor Jamie Noling-Auth on Wednesday, Jan. 14, in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. as she shares from the book of Acts. Chapel credit is available.

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