Chapel opportunities for this week

Sunday, November 16th, 2014

Chapel will be Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Come hear from guest speaker Scott Brosius. Scott is in his 7th year as Linfield Head Baseball Coach.

Shalom will be Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room. Chapel elective credit is available.

Evening chapel will be Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Come hear from Rusty St. Cyr as he preaches from Matthew 28:16-20 on the “Great Commission”.

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

Winners of VIP Passes to Mockingjay – Part 1

Sunday, November 16th, 2014

Congratulations to the winners of free VIP Passes to the pre-screening of The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1!

The winners are Sarah Brewer and Bryan Neufeld!

Questions? Contact John Stewart at jstewart@neebo.com.

Sophomore Black and White is this Friday

Sunday, November 16th, 2014

All sophomores should check their mail boxes information about Sophomore Black and White. This is a dress up masquerade event so please wear your finest attire (mask is encouraged but not required).

It will be help on Friday, Nov. 21 in the Stevens Center at 7 p.m.

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

Participate in Midyear Commencement

Sunday, November 16th, 2014

Students, are you interested in participating in Midyear Commencement? Two spots are open for students to serve as an Honor Guard or Student Marshal on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. in Miller Gymnasium.

Please contact Jennifer Kepler at jkepler@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

Interested in the RA Position? Meet and Greets are taking place this week!

Sunday, November 16th, 2014
Interested in the RA position? Come talk with the current Res Life Staffs at an RA Meet & Greet! These will be casual opportunities to ask questions and hear about RA experiences. (This time is open to all interested students, not just residents of each area).

Tuesday November 18, 8:45-9:30 p.m.: LeShana Lobby

Tuesday November 18, 9-9:45 p.m.: Coffin Lobby

Wednesday November 19, 9-9:45 p.m.: Edwards Lobby

Wednesday November 19, 9-10 p.m: Fulton St. House

Monday November 24, 9:30-10:30 p.m.: Pennington Lobby

Tuesday November 25, 8-8:45 p.m.: HMS Lobby

 

Questions?  Contact Sarah Taylor: taylors@georgefox.edu

Spring class covers history of rock music

Sunday, November 16th, 2014

Do you enjoy rock music? The music department is offering the class for you: The History of Rock and Roll (MUSI 285-B Special Topics #3747)! It will be offered during Spring 2015 and meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Ross 208.

This course will be a survey of the origins of rock and roll to the popular music of today. For more information about the class, contact Sophia Tegart at stegart@georgefox.edu.

Hip Hop Dance tonight

Friday, November 14th, 2014

Get ready to dance! There will be a Hip Hop Dance, sponsored by BSUA and ASC, in the Foxhole tonight (Saturday) from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Lemonade and water will be provided!

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

Please return Bon Appetit dishware

Thursday, November 13th, 2014

Bon Appetit needs your help! We are running low on dishware in the dining room and would ask if you have taken any plates, bowls, silverware, glasses or coffee cups out of the dining room that you please return them to us. There is a cart set up just outside the dish room doors for your convenience.

Learn about becoming a licensed counselor

Thursday, November 13th, 2014

Do you enjoy helping people? Have you considered a career as a clinical mental health counselor, couple and family systems counselor, school counselor or school psychologist? If so, join an upcoming Graduate School of Counseling information meeting to learn about masters-level counseling programs offered at George Fox. Prerequisite classes are not required and your bachelor’s degree does not need to be in psychology to apply.

An info meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Portland Center. Register online or learn more about our programs at counseling.georgefox.edu.

Contact Joel Moore at jmoore@georgefox.edu or 503-554-6166 if you have questions or to schedule a one-on-one appointment.

Ecuador study abroad representative on campus

Thursday, November 13th, 2014

Interested in the chance to study abroad in Quito, Ecuador? Zack Brown, representative from Living and Learning, Ecuador Study Abroad, will be on campus Tuesday Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Wednesday Nov. 19 from 5-7 p.m. Stop by his table in the Bruin Den and talk with him about this great opportunity.

Contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Holiday pies for sale next week

Thursday, November 13th, 2014

Want to spend more time with your family and less time in the kitchen this Thanksgiving? Let Bon Appetit do the baking for you! We will be offering our house made pumpkin or dutch apple pie and pumpkin cheesecake for sale. Stop by the Bruin Den, Bruin Bites or Villa Café any day next week (Nov. 17-21) and pre-order your pie or cheesecake. Orders must be placed and pre-paid by Nov. 21 and will be ready to pick up Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th. The pies are $6.99 each and the cheesecake $14.99.

Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Help with community garden move

Thursday, November 13th, 2014

The university is building a new dorm and parking lot where the community garden is currently, so we’ll be getting a new location by Joan Austin Elementary School. We are going to say goodbye to the current garden together, and move our fruit trees and other perennials over to the new location. Come join us Saturday, Nov. 15  from 1-4 p.m. for work and celebration!

Contact Hannah Kunde at hmkunde56@gmail.com with any questions.

Science Outreach Program equipment available for loan

Thursday, November 13th, 2014

The Science Outreach Program aims to serve the greater community and promote an interest in science from a Christ-centered perspective. Our purpose is to help advance science education, raise the scientific consciousness of the community, and share resources of the George Fox University Science Department.

We have scientific equipment many elementary, middle and high schools do not own. Equipment loans are also available to the homeschooling community. If you need microscopes, dissecting tools, physics models or a variety of other teaching items, we can loan them to you and help enrich scientific learning among your students and family. Equipment is loaned out on a first come, first served basis for up to one week (seven days).

To borrow equipment, send your requests to scienceoutreach@georgefox.edu. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Licon at elicon@georgefox.edu.

Come watch Lip Sync tonight in Bauman Auditorium

Thursday, November 13th, 2014

Lip Sync is happening tonight (Friday) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Bauman Auditorium! Come see your fellow students perform hilarious skits and compete for the first place prize. Be prepared for audience participation!

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

Greenroom is tonight

Wednesday, November 12th, 2014

Come join us for worship through song at Greenroom today (Thursday) at 9:30 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room.

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

Student Loan Repayment Workshop

Wednesday, November 12th, 2014

If you received federal loans while attending George Fox, it is a federal requirement that you complete exit loan counseling.

That is why the Financial Aid office is offering a workshop to all graduating students on loan repayment starting in November. The workshop will cover topics such as how to afford your loan payments, what to do if you can’t and information on loan forgiveness.

To view dates/times and sign up, please visit our page.

Questions? Contact Johanna Schweitzer at jschweitzer@georgefox.edu

Exodus Grad Fair today

Wednesday, November 12th, 2014

If you are graduating this December, you are invited to stop by the Exodus Grad Fair today (Thursday) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Stevens Center Atrium.

You will be able to pick up your cap and gown, meet with Jostens to order graduation announcements and class rings, check in with Student Financial Services to finalize any changes to your students account, and enjoy some free food and refreshments.

We will also have representatives from Mail Services, Blue Zone Store, Alumni Relations, the IDEA Center, and Graduate Admissions to speak to you about their services.

Your degree is almost complete, graduation is right around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate! This is a huge accomplishment and we want to applaud your hard work.

Questions? Please contact Rebecca Williams at rwilliams@georgefox.edu.

Students for Life Movie Night

Wednesday, November 12th, 2014

What does it mean to be pro-life through difficult situations? Come explore tough questions with us at the showing of the film Rape and Other Exceptions. We will talk about how we can better respond to our friends in difficult circumstances.

This movie night will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 102. Chapel credit is available. It is also our last Students For Life meeting of the semester. See you there!

Questions? Please email studentsforlifegfu@gmail.com.

Poet and social commentator Aaron Belz to visit campus

Wednesday, November 12th, 2014

Poet and social commentator Aaron Belz will read from his recently published book, Glitter Bomb, and give a lecture on laughter on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-mar Auditorium. Belz’s poetry has been published in journals coast to coast, from Fence and Boston Review to Eleven Eleven and Zócalo Public Square, and he has given live readings in numerous venues ranging from literary salons to comedy festivals. He’s released two chapbooks and three full-length books of poems, the most recent two from Persea Books. He’s the former editor of The Curator and a contributing editor to Capital Commentary. He is poet laureate of Hillsborough, North Carolina, where he also lives.

Join us for Urban Outreach tonight

Wednesday, November 12th, 2014

We are partnering with Bridgetown Ministries in Portland and Salem Leadership Foundation in Salem tonight (Thursday, Nov. 13). We will be having a meal, drinking hot chocolate and building friendships with those that live outside. Dress warm!

We will meet outside the ASC offices at 5:30 p.m. The Portland group will get back around 10:30 p.m. and Salem will get back around 8:30 p.m.

Email Mikayla Greenwell at mgreenwell12@georgefox.edu with any questions. See you there!