Fall Escape Registration is available

Sunday, October 19th, 2014

Registration for Fall Escape, Nov. 7-9, will be in available all week, Oct. 20 through Oct. 24, in the Bruin Den from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Escape the Newberg bubble with your friends for a weekend! The cost is 20 dollars. You will be provided a cabin on the Pacific Coast, workshops with Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee, and all the amenities that Twin Rocks Friends Camp has to offer for a weekend!Registration ends Thursday, Nov. 6. F

or more information, email Josh Garcia at garciaj11@georgefox.edu.

Spiritual life still seeking donations for porch sale

Sunday, October 19th, 2014

Realize you have too much stuff and not enough space? Tired of the old and ready for the new? Do some fall cleaning and donate anything you don’t want to us! Spiritual life is hosting a porch sale this Saturday, Oct. 25, to raise money for serve trips. Right now, we need your old stuff! Anything you don’t want anymore, bring it to the Spiritual Life House. Or email elopez12@georgefox.edu to have it picked up.

And if you’re interested in picking up some new-to-you treasures, come by on Oct. 25 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. We’ll be there.

Join us tomorrow for faculty lecture, Richter Student Scholars Symposium

Sunday, October 19th, 2014

“Consider Leviathan” is the title of the Fall Faculty Lecture featuring the university’s 2014 Undergraduate Researcher of the Year, Brian Doak, PhD. This presentation will explore Doak’s research in the narratives found in the Book of Job.

Join us tomorrow (Tuesday) for the presentation. The lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. in Hoover 105, and refreshments will be served. The event is sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee.

Prior to the lecture that evening, the 2014 Fall Richter Student Scholars Symposium is scheduled from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Hoover lobby. Student scholars from George Fox graduate and undergraduate programs will present their research in a conversational poster format. Refreshments included.

Questions? Contact Kris Kays at kkays@georgefox.edu.

‘Islam and Sub-Saharan Africa’ discussed tonight

Sunday, October 19th, 2014

The campus community is invited to the next installment of the “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series tonight (Monday) in Hoover 105. The session runs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and features Joellyn Fountain, a visiting assistant professor of political science and international studies this year at George Fox.

Fountain will present “Islam and Sub-Saharan Africa,” in which she will discuss the fact that the number of Muslims in the Sub-Saharan region is growing along with their political and social influence.

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.

Represent your culture at upcoming fair

Sunday, October 19th, 2014

The International Center is looking for students to represent their countries/cultures during our annual Cultural Celebration Week! Students will have a budget to set up a booth at the Bruin Den on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Contact Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu) or Joanna Cox (jcox@georgefox.edu) if interested.

Christianity in Syria discussed at honors lecture Oct. 30

Sunday, October 19th, 2014

Christian SahnerChristian C. Sahner, author of Among the Ruins: Syria Past and Present (Oxford University Press, 2014), will speak on campus at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in Hoover 103. The campus community is invited to attend at no charge.

Sahner’s lecture, “The End of Christianity in Syria?,” will explore the roots of Christianity in Syria and seek to place the current predicament in historical perspective. The William Penn Honors Program is sponsoring this lecture, and a reception for prospective students interested in the honors program will follow. In addition, a special “Visit Day for the Honors Program” is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 31. Please email honors@georgefox.edu if you would like more information or have any questions.

A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar, Sahner is currently completing his doctorate at Princeton, focusing on relations between Muslims and Christians in the formative period after the Arab conquests.

Make plans to attend fall production, ‘Twelfth Night’

Sunday, October 19th, 2014

Twelfth NightCome support the theatre department by attending our fall production, Twelfth Night. The show runs Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 23-25, and Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the Sunday, Nov. 2, performance, scheduled as a 2 p.m. matinee.

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: One of Shakespeare’s most celebrated comedies, Twelfth Night features Viola’s cross-dressing misadventures as she tries to figure out love and survival in a world of lovesick men. Hilarious reversals and bittersweet misunderstandings ensue, as Viola introduces her ambiguous identity to the misfit oddballs of Illyria – and steals more than one heart in the process. Join us for an evening of buoyant wordplay, raucous slapstick and some of the wittiest love scenes in all of Shakespeare.

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

Author of ‘Waging Peace’ speaks on campus today

Sunday, October 19th, 2014

Join us today (Monday) as author and peace worker David Hartsough talks about his new book Waging Peace: Global Adventures of a Lifelong Activist from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Cap & Gown A.

Hartsough is a Quaker and serves as the director of the San Francisco-based Peaceworkers. He is also cofounder of the Nonviolent Peaceforce. Come join us for a lunch hour talk and conversation moderated by Tom Head, professor of economics at George Fox. The event is sponsored by the Center for Peace and Justice.

Questions? Contact Tom at thead@georgefox.edu.

Come see St. John’s Bible in Stevens atrium this Friday

Sunday, October 19th, 2014

St. John's BibleThe university community is invited to explore portions of the St. John’s Bible at a special presentation from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in the Stevens Center’s Duke Atrium. The project began in 1998 at Saint John’s Abbey and St. John’s University, which commissioned renowned calligrapher Donald Jackson to produce a hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible.

Come see a work of art that unites an ancient Benedictine tradition with the technology and vision of today, illuminating the Word of God for a new millennium. The Gospels and Acts will be on display, along with several individual art pieces from the series.

In addition, Brad Neary, representative for the project, and Paul Anderson, professor of biblical studies at George Fox, will present short talks on topics related to the Bible and its artwork.

Stop by the atrium and enjoy the St. John’s Bible!

Keys found at Serve Day site in McMinnville

Sunday, October 19th, 2014

Students and staff: If you served at the Yamhill County Gospel Rescue Mission in McMinnville for Serve Day, and lost your keys, they are now at the security office. Please bring photo ID with you when you come to identify them.

Sign up to donate blood at VAC this Thursday

Sunday, October 19th, 2014

The blood drive is back on campus from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 23! To schedule an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org. Sign in if you have a Red Cross account or register to create one.

You can find the George Fox blood drive using the ZIP code 97132 or sponsor code “GeorgeFox.” Click to schedule an appointment with either of the George Fox drives. We will have the blood drive bus and also host the drive in VAC 117.

Please remember to bring an ID on the day of the drive. Questions? Contact Shawn Fisher at sfisher13@georgefox.edu.

Two-day extension for Winter & Summer Serve trip applications

Friday, October 17th, 2014

Forgot to turn in that serve trip application? Well you have two more days! Get them in by Sunday, Oct. 19. This is your absolute last chance to join a Winter Serve team to Portland, Puyallup, Twin Rocks or Oklahoma this January.

Also, if you want to be on a team going to Kenya, China, Nicaragua, Romania/Moldova or Haiti for Summer Serve in 2015, apply today! Applications and more information on the trips can be found on the spiritual life website or by emailing Erika at elopez12@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have.

Meet George Fox alumni in Hoover this morning

Friday, October 17th, 2014

What better way to start your professional network than with Fox alumni? George Fox graduates will be visiting today (Saturday) from 10 to 11 a.m. as part of homecoming weekend. They will be available in the Hoover lobby. Meeting with them is highly recommended for all students, not just the seniors who are starting their job search. All students are welcome to talk with the graduates.

Questions? Please contact Jaclyn Simmons at jsimmons12@georgefox.edu.

Networking opportunities this weekend

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

What better way to start your professional network than with Fox alumni? George Fox graduates will be visiting Homecoming weekend, Oct. 17-18. They will be available in various academic departments to talk with current students. Meeting with them is highly recommended for seniors who are starting their job search. However, all students are welcome to talk with the graduates.

Questions? Please contact Jaclyn Simmons at jsimmons12@georgefox.edu.

Fall Escape registration is in the Bruin Den today

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

Registration for Fall Escape, Nov. 7-9, will be in the Bruin Den today (Friday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Escape the Newberg bubble with your friends for a weekend! $20 gets you a cabin on the Pacific Coast, workshops with Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee, and all the amenities that Twin Rocks Friends Camp has to offer for a weekend!

Registration ends Thursday, Nov. 6. For more information, email Josh Garcia at garciaj11@georgefox.edu.

Cultural Ambassador applications due next Monday

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

Do you want to learn about the cultures of others? Come be a part of a brand new student leadership team! All undergraduate students are welcome to apply! We are seeking leaders who want to engage in conversations about biblical racial reconciliation and desire to grow a deeper understanding of others. Up to nine students will be awarded a Cultural Ambassador leadership role! Spiritual & Intercultural Life will award each Cultural Ambassador a $200 scholarship toward their attending SCORR (Student Congress On Racial Reconciliation) in February at Biola University.

Click here for more information and to apply. Applications are due Monday, Oct. 20.

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

Interested in helping with an AWANA club?

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

Do you miss being around kids? Are you free Wednesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m.? Newberg Christian Church is looking for eight to 10 people. They need energetic and fun-loving assistants, worship leaders, game instructors, Bible lesson teachers, and verse-listeners to assist them in their AWANA program for children ages 3 to 12.

Interested or have questions? Please contact Jason Dick at jason@newbergcc.org.

Today and tomorrow are busy with homecoming events

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

Don’t forget to join us for activities during homecoming weekend today (Friday) and tomorrow. Registration and information will be set up in the Stevens Center (Duke) Atrium from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 18. Registration is also available online at homecoming.georgefox.edu.

Here is a rundown of homecoming events Oct. 17-18 …

On Friday, we will host a Classic Bruins Supper (5-7 p.m. in Cap and Gown Room); a reunion for Dayspring members (6-8 p.m. at Friendsview); a men’s soccer game against Willamette (6 p.m.); and a jazz concert featuring New York-based drummer Matt Wilson (7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium).

On Saturday, morning events include a Dayspring reunion breakfast (9-10 a.m.) and concert (10 a.m.), a department open house and networking gathering (9:30 a.m.), and class reunions (for the classes of 1974, 1984, 1994 and 2004) from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The afternoon/evening schedule includes a women’s soccer game against Lewis & Clark (noon), a football game against Puget Sound (1:30 p.m.), an Alumni and Sports Hall of Fame Awards event (5-8 p.m.), and a “World’s Got Talent” variety show (8 p.m.).

Questions? Visit the above homecoming link for the complete schedule and registration information. You may also call Alumni and Parent Relations at 503-554-2134.

Bruin fans: Do you have some fun trivia to share?

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

Hey all you George Fox Bruin fans! Do you know some interesting facts about George Fox that you would love to share? Click this link to enter your trivia question and answer for a chance to see your interesting facts on the video board at one of our home football games!

Homecoming football game kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Saturday

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

It’s homecoming week, Bruins, and that means there’s a football game tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon against Puget Sound that you won’t want to miss. Students and staff will receive free entry into the game with their ID cards; all other guests can purchase their tickets in advance via our website.

The gates open at noon and kickoff follows at 1:30 p.m. See you there!