‘The Wineskin’ is still accepting submissions

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

The Wineskin, the university’s student literary magazine, is still accepting submissions for publication. We are accepting poetry, fiction, non-fiction, art (painting, drawings, charcoal, photography, etc.) and artist/author interviews. The maximum word count for written pieces is 1,500 words.

Please send your work to gfucrescent@gmail.com by Friday, Oct. 10.

Questions? Please email gfuwineskin@gmail.com.

Scarves for sale in River Street House

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

Don’t forget to purchase a George Fox Bruins scarf! They are now available for purchase in the River Street House behind the Stevens Center between 8 and 10 a.m. today (Thursday). You may also email Sarah Reid to get yours. Cost is only $15.

You won’t want to show up to a soccer or football game without one!

Free hot chocolate served at Bruin soccer games Saturday

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

Join us at the soccer games on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 11, for free hot chocolate and lots of fun cheering on our Bruin teams. We’ll have lots of flavors and toppings for you to make your own tasty concoction, while our teams battle it out on the field. Come ready to have fun and cheer loud!

When: This Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Austin Sports Complex
Cost: Free! Come join us!

Today’s workshop offers tips on writing research papers

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

Need some pointers on writing research papers? The Academic Resource Center is hosting a workshop, “Steps to Writing a Successful Research Paper,” today (Thursday). Gary Tandy, professor of English, and Sarah Hardy, public services librarian, will lead the session, scheduled from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Here is a synopsis of the workshop:

Research papers can seem overwhelming, but following a step-by-step, organized approach can make your life much less stressful. This session will walk through those steps and guide you to campus and Internet resources to help make you a research pro.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Contemplative worship held today in Prayer Chapel

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

Contemplative worship is held in the Prayer Chapel every Thursday from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Elective chapel credit is available. All are invited to come sit in the presence of God to pray, listen and contemplate.

Wheeler and Fitness Center closed Friday for fall break

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

Both the Wheeler Sports Center and Fitness Center will be closed on Friday, Oct. 10, for the mid-semester holiday.

Want to study abroad next year? Come to Oct. 16 info meeting

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

Want to study abroad next year? Come to an informational meeting to learn about how to apply, when applications are due and all the exciting programs we offer.

The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in Hoover 105.

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott in the Center for Study Abroad at lscott@georgefox.edu or ext. 2150.

Slow down when driving around campus

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

Security would like to remind everybody to slow down while driving around and through campus and to obey the speed limit. A staff member in a crosswalk was nearly hit this week by an inattentive driver speeding down Sheridan Street.

If a pedestrian is trying to cross on a crosswalk, stop and let them cross. Please approach crosswalks slowly and look for pedestrians before driving through them. Please also drive slowly on Fulton Street around the football stadium, as residents from Friendsview visit campus frequently on foot.

Engineering hosts ‘Earth, Wind, Fire and Water’ lecture series

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

The College of Engineering invites you to a series of lectures this fall that tackle the topics of renewable energy, sustainability, climate change and the environment. The five-part series, titled “Earth, Wind Fire and Water,” begins with a presentation on Thursday, Oct. 16. Following is a listing of presentations.

All lectures are scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and are free of charge.

  • Thursday, Oct. 16: “Landfill Gas Energy Systems,” featuring Jason MacKenzie of Energyneering, Lemmons 13
  • Thursday, Oct. 23: “Small-Scale Nuclear Power Systems,” featuring J.J. Arthur of NuScale Power, Hoover 105
  • Thursday, Oct. 30: “Hydro-Power and Fish Passage in Oregon,” featuring Greg Apke of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Hoover 105
  • Thursday, Nov. 6: “Wind Farms and Wind Energy Systems,” featuring Bruce Hamilton of Navigant, Lemmons 13
  • Thursday, Nov. 13: “Ocean Wave Energy Systems,” featuring Chad Stillinger of George Fox University, Hoover 105

Questions? Contact Bob Harder at bharder@georgefox.edu.

FoxTALE maintenance scheduled for Monday, Oct. 13

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, Oct. 13, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Questions? Contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu)

Represent your culture during annual Cultural Celebration Week

Tuesday, October 7th, 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.

Wednesday evening chapel includes student panel

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

Please join us Wednesday (today), in Bauman at 7 p.m. for evening chapel. Rusty St. Cyr will continue our series “Unfolding Life” through the book of Matthew. He will be joined by a student panel sharing stories about the great commandment and what things disconnect us from loving God and neighbor. Chapel credit is available.

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

LinkedIn and Networking 101 sessions

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

Networking skills are a necessity in today’s world, but does the thought of connecting with industry professionals make you sweat? Don’t worry, the IDEA Center staff are here to help. Come learn the ins and outs of LinkedIn and Networking Wednesday (today) from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Bauman Auditorium Greenroom. Don’t forget to bring your laptop!

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

Newberg campus closes Friday for mid-semester holiday

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

The Newberg campus will be closed Friday, Oct. 10, for the mid-semester holiday. All offices, the BlueZone Store, Mail Services and the library will be closed.

Dining room hours of service for fall break

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

Hours of service in the Klages Dining Room will change over the fall break weekend as follows:

  • Friday, Oct. 10: Breakfast 8:30-10 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., dinner 5-6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 11: Continental breakfast 9-10 a.m., brunch 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., dinner 5-6:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 12: Continental breakfast 9-10 a.m., brunch 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., dinner 5-7 p.m.

Regular hours of service resume Monday morning.

Need assistance writing research papers? Check out ARC workshop

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

Need some pointers on writing research papers? The Academic Resource Center is hosting a workshop, “Steps to Writing a Successful Research Paper,” tomorrow (Thursday). Gary Tandy, professor of English, and Sarah Hardy, public services librarian, will lead the session, scheduled from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Here is a synopsis of the workshop:

Research papers can seem overwhelming, but following a step-by-step, organized approach can make your life much less stressful. This session will walk through those steps and guide you to campus and Internet resources to help make you a research pro.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Lost and found filled to overflowing

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

Staff, faculty and students: The lost and found is overflowing! Thirty-five water bottles are waiting for their owners to claim them, and around 20 of you will need your hoodies and jackets when it rains next week. It’s hard to pass a test without your notebooks, notes, and zip drives, and aren’t you missing your sunglasses this week?

If you are missing items, please come to the security office during office hours to see if your missing items have been turned in. Be sure to bring your photo ID when you come!

Reminder: Spoken word performers sought

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

The Latino Heritage Club is seeking performers for the next Spoken Word Night on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 8 to 10 p.m. If you’re willing to perform a piece on the theme, please commit by emailing gfulhc@gmail.com by end of the day today (Wednesday). Completed pieces will be due Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Theme
In honor of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, occurring on Nov. 1 & 2, the theme for the spoken word event will be “Life and Death.” In Mexican communities, Day of the Dead is a day to celebrate the life that our loved ones lived.

What does the theme mean to you? Have you had to say goodbye to a loved one? If so, how did you cope? How does your culture teach or not teach you to cope? Has your culture shaped your view on death to be a positive one — believing a loved one is resting in a better place?

Questions? Contact Sandra Lopez at slopez11@georgefox.edu.

Voters’ Pamphlets available for pick-up on campus

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

Copies of the Voters’ Pamphlet for the Oregon General Election (Nov. 4, 2014) are now available. Pick one up from a stand in the hallway of the SUB post office or get one from the counter in the hallway of University Mail Services.

The pamphlet has information about the candidates running for office as well as the different measures that are on the ballot.

Reminder: Global Issues Forum discusses creation care tomorrow

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

The Center for Peace and Justice is hosting a forum on creation care as part of this year’s Global Issues Forum. Join us from 2 to 3:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in the Murdock Learning Resource Center for “Vocation Through the Lens of Creation Care.”

Our special guests will include Luke Gascho, executive director of the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center at Goshen College; Rev. Alexia Salvatierra, author, consultant and lecturer; and our own faculty who specialize in the area of creation care. Faculty, staff and students who have an interest in engaging with others in the community of creation care at George Fox are encouraged to participate!

In addition, Gascho will speak at an open session about the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center from 11 a.m. to noon in the Cap and Gown Room the same day. His talk is open to faculty, students and staff to attend, and no registration is required. Light refreshments will be available.

As space is limited for the MLRC session, please contact Jennifer Kepler at jkepler@georgefox.edu to register to attend.