Join us for dance and group Cumbia lessons this Saturday

Monday, September 29th, 2014

Groove to the rhythms of the Caribbean and South America! Our DJ will take you straight to the sunshine where Cumbia and samba were born. The evening will start off with a brief group bilingual dance lesson so that you know all the steps to make the ballroom come alive! At intermission, there will be a brief bilingual presentation on the history of Latin dance by George Fox University students. Come dance with us in our new ballroom!

Saturday, Oct. 4, 8-11 p.m.
Chehalem Cultural Center
415 E. Sheridan St. (three blocks from campus, behind the public library)
$5 entry

En Espanol:
¡Muévase al ritmo caribeño y de América del Sur! Nuestra DJ en vivo le llevará directamente a la luz del sol, donde nacieron la cumbia y la zamba. La noche comenzará con una breve clase bilingüe de baile para que usted conozca todos los pasos ¡y así hacer que el salón de baile cobre vida! Durante el descanso del grupo musical, habrá una breve presentación bilingüe por los estudiantes George Fox University sobre la historia del baile latinoamericano.

Sábado, 4 Oct., 8-11 p.m.
Baile y lecciones de cumbia ($5 la entrada)

Chapel events for this week

Sunday, September 28th, 2014

All are welcome to join us for chapel events this week!

Chapel will be in Bauman on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 10:50 a.m. with guest speaker guest speaker Jon Huckins. He will speak on freedom and success and will explore what it might look like to embrace a sacred vocation that frees us to live interdependent lives with God and neighbor, while discovering our best success in joining God in the world He is making. Chapel credit is available.

Jon Huckins will also share at Shalom on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 9 p.m. in the Cap & Gown Room. Huckins will talk about reconciliation as the mission of God and the vocation of God’s people. Chapel elective credit is available.

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, evening chapel will be held in Bauman at 7 p.m. Jamie Johnson will continue our “Unfolding Life” series through the book of Matthew. He will preach on Matthew 6 and prayer. Chapel credit is available.

Greenroom will be on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 9 p.m. in the Bauman Auditorium Greenroom. Chapel elective credit is available.

A full schedule of chapel speakers can be found at this link.

For more information email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Movie ‘God’s Not Dead shown on Thursday, Oct. 2

Sunday, September 28th, 2014

The Philosophy Club is hosting an informal movie night, showing God’s Not Dead, the story of a college freshman who “defends God” for his philosophy class. We will watch the film, eat snacks, and discuss topics the film introduces. Please come and watch if you are interested.

The movie will be played on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207.

Questions? Please contact Jennifer Newman at newmanj11@georgefox.edu.

Communication arts mixer event is tonight

Sunday, September 28th, 2014

Calling all organizational communication, communication arts and journalism majors and minors! You are invited to the inaugural Department of Communication Arts Mixer! Stop by Minthorn 200 tonight (Monday) anytime between 8 and 10 p.m. for snacks, games and fellowship!

Get to know your fellow students better and enjoy some sweet treats! Hope to see you there! Faculty, please let your students know about this event.

Questions? Contact Victoria Wilson at wilsonv11@georgefox.edu.

‘Islam and the West’ lecture series continues tonight

Sunday, September 28th, 2014

Join us tonight (Monday) for this week’s installment the “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series in Hoover 105.

The session runs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and features Harris Zafar, national spokesperson for the Ahmadiyyah Muslim Community. He will speak on “Demystifying Islam: Major Misconceptions.” The same session is presented from 5 to 6 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.

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

Interested in becoming a counselor?

Sunday, September 28th, 2014

Are you interested in a career as a clinical mental health counselor, couple and family systems counselor, school counselor or school psychologist? If so, then 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, Oct. 8, at the Portland Center. Register online here.

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

Christian Missionary Fellowship rep on campus today

Sunday, September 28th, 2014

Linda Brock, a recruiter/mobilizer for Christian Missionary Fellowship International on the West Coast, will be on campus today (Monday) from 5:45 to 7 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room to talk about the organization’s internship program.

For 65 years, CMF has taken Christ to the nations by recruiting, equipping and sending people committed to reaching the world with God’s love. Its internship program provides a unique option for students to experience missions in the real world.

REACH is an eight-week summer CMF internship for college freshmen and above considering missionary service. Teams of interns travel to countries where experienced CMF missionaries guide and involve them in missions on the field. The program puts interns right in the middle of what God is doing in a variety of CMF ministries around the world. Internship dates for summer 2015 are May 28 to Aug. 1.

For more information, contact Austin Strutz at astrutz11@georgefox.edu.

Faculty, please let those students know about this opportunity.

Movie ‘God’s Not Dead’ shown on Thursday, Oct. 2

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

The Philosophy Club is hosting an informal movie night, showing God’s Not Dead, the story of a college freshman who “defends God” for his philosophy class. We will watch the film, eat snacks, and discuss topics the film introduces. Please come and watch if you are interested.

The movie will be played on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207.

Questions? Please contact Jennifer Newman at newmanj11@georgefox.edu.

Little Bruins applications are due

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

Little Bruins applications are due today, Sept. 26! Here is the link to the application and more information about Little Bruins.

If you have any questions, contact Katlyn Kronschnabl at kkronschabl13@georgefox.edu or the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Theatre students perform ‘Mad/Art: A Theatrical Self-Portrait’ Saturday night

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

The theatre department invites you to join us Saturday, Sept. 27, for “Mad/Art: A Theatrical Self-Portrait,” a performance conceived, created and performed by students Olivia Anderson, Micah Bevis, Nicole Greene, Cambria Herrera, Madelyn Larson, Zach Maurer, Amberly Orr, Joia Otto, Alyssa Rands, Ian Rutledge and Cydney Thompson.

The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium, and admission is free.

Questions? Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Guest lecturer speaks on ‘Demystifying Islam’ Monday night

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

The campus community is invited to the next installment of the “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series this Monday, Sept. 29, in Hoover 105.

The session runs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and features Harris Zafar, national spokesperson for the Ahmadiyyah Muslim Community. He will speak on “Demystifying Islam: Major Misconceptions,” in which he will address the question, “What are the major areas of angst and confusion about Islam in the minds of non-Muslims around the world?” Zafar will tackle such difficult topics as Jihad, Shariah Law and freedom of religion.

The same session is presented from 5 to 6 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.

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

Student Surveys – Process for Distribution

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

Need to send out a student survey? The following guidelines have been established for the distribution of student surveys. Faculty members are encouraged to help facilitate this process.

Please follow these guidelines when submitting student surveys for mass distribution. Send your surveys to Jere Witherspoon in the student life office. Your approved survey request should include all of the following:

1. Your name and email address (may include the list of names from those in your group)
2. Course name and professor
3. Approval for distribution granted by: _______________________ (list department)
4. Short, catchy blurb about the survey no more than 35 words in length
5. A tested, workable link to the survey

An email with all submitted surveys will be sent to all students once a week (on Wednesdays). An identical Daily Bruin announcement will be submitted at the same time to the student Daily Bruin forum. The following disclaimer will be attached to the email and the Daily Bruin announcement:

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon if you have any questions about this process.

Reminder: Women’s self-defense class is tomorrow

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

Tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. residence life and ASC are sponsoring a one-day women’s self-defense class. Recently we were able to arrange things so the class is free of charge for current students and $25 for staff and faculty. It will be held at a location to be determined.

Sign-ups are in the student life office. While it is on a first-come, first-served basis, there is also a waiting list. No specific athletic ability is required.

Questions? Contact David Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

International Chapel is Friday at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

You are invited to join us for our International Chapel this Friday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. at the International Center/Cultural House. The theme of the chapel is “The God I Know,” and Rusty St. Cyr will be sharing his experiences of knowing God.

We hope you will be able to join us.

Fox & Friends Speed-Friending

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

Come to Fox & Friends tonight, Sept. 25, at Friendsview Retirement Center. Engage the elderly in speed-friending from 6:30 to 8 p.m.! Drink Italian sodas and eat delicious snacks! Meet in the Bruin Den at 6:10 p.m.!

Questions? Please contact Rebekah Harding at rharding12@georgefox.edu.

Vote for Homecoming Court

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

Nominations are in. Now it is time to vote! Go on to igfu and vote online for your class prince and princess.

Be sure to come to the Coronation Dessert Reception on Monday, Oct. 13, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Stevens Center Atrium to find out who will be our 2014 Homecoming King and Queen.

Questions? Please contact Ruthanne Condie at rcondie10@georgefox.edu.

Little Bruins applications due Friday

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

Little Bruins is a big brother/big sister program that matches a George Fox student with a student of a local elementary or middle school. Little Bruins applications close Friday, Sept. 26. You can find more information and the application on the Spiritual Life webpage.

Questions? Please contact Katlyn Kronschnabl at kkronschnabl13@georgefox.edu or the Office of Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Interested in participating in a Senior Seminar project?

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

Are you interested in helping with an exercise science experiment? The experiment will test knee angles during landing with a hope of improving knee health in high-risk, active female populations.

The experiment will require a group of approximately 30 women. Participants must have at least three months experience exercising and experience no pain during jumping, running and squatting. Participants will be conducting two to three workouts per week over an eight-week period.

If you are interested, please email Tyler Whited at twhited12@georgefox.edu.

Reminder: C.S. Lewis expert speaks on campus Friday

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

Michael Ward, PhD, professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University and director of the C.S. Lewis Centre in Oxford, England, will visit the Newberg campus to present a lecture, “The Heavens are Telling the Glory of God: C.S. Lewis, Narnia and the Planets,” at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday), in Bauman Auditorium. There is no charge to attend.

Ward is a leading expert on the works of C.S. Lewis and the author of Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis. He is senior research fellow at Blackfriars Hall in the University of Oxford and co-editor of The Cambridge Companion to C.S. Lewis. He presented the BBC television documentary, The Narnia Code (2009). As an Anglican clergyman, he served as chaplain of St Peter’s College at the University of Oxford from 2009 to 2012 and as chaplain of Peterhouse at the University of Cambridge from 2004 to 2007.

The lecture is sponsored by the William Penn Honors Program. A reception immediately following the lecture will be held for those interested in learning more about the honors program.

Please contact Jane Sweet at jsweet@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Community garden party is tonight

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

The university’s Creation Care Committee invites you to join us for a community celebration of the autumn equinox today (Thursday). Work putting the garden to bed will begin at 4:30 p.m. and a potluck dinner will follow at 5:30 p.m. The garden is located on a plot of land behind Coffin Residence Hall.

Bring some work gloves, a dish to share with the group, and ideas you have for what you’d like to see from the Creation Care Committee this year!

Questions? Contact Hannah Kunde at hmkunde56@gmail.com.