The Latino Heritage Club is putting on a Slam Poetry Night tonight (Thursday) at 9 p.m. in Hoover 105.
We have a list of wonderful performers and we will also have a few snacks. Thanks to Shalom, this will also count for chapel elective credit, so come stop by and enjoy the night with us!
If you have any questions please contact Julio Bautista at jbautista11@georgefox.edu.
Don’t forget to register for the Faith and Culture Writers Conference taking place on the Newberg campus Friday and Saturday, March 7-8. A number of well-known writers will be on campus, including Sarah Bessey, Tony Kriz, Sarah Thebarge and Deidra Riggs, among others.
The current adult registration price of $75 per person is good through this Friday, Feb. 14. After that, the price increases to $85 (Feb. 15 through March 6) and $95 (March 7-8). Students can register for $30. Registration is available at faithandculturewriters.com. More info is also available here.
The event also offers the opportunity to meet with literary agents and editors. The conference is for those seeking inspiration in their writing, and in their lives. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Springer Mock (mmock@georgefox.edu).
Come bring your friends and get your photo taken for the university’s yearbook today (Thursday).
This event will be taking place in the Bruin Den between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Come see us if you want to see your face in the yearbook this year!
The works of Beethoven will be performed on the George Fox stage when Bösendorfer Educational Artist Kenn Willson presents his “Encounters with Beethoven†concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in Bauman Auditorium.
Employees and students are entitled to one complimentary ticket each. They can be picked up in the Box Office located in the Pennington House. Additional tickets may be purchased on this page.
Willson will perform German Dance #1, Sonata Op. 31 #3, Sonata Op. 27 #2 (“Moonlightâ€) and Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (Tune: Ode to Joy). He has traveled to Vienna, Austria, and to the Piano Academy in Recanati, Italy, to perform. He is also known throughout the region for his “Encounters with Beethoven†performances. In 2005, Willson was named a Bösendorfer Educational Artist by the Viennese Piano Manufacturing Company.
The Bösendorfer Concert Series, sponsored by the music department, has brought in world-renowned classical pianists since its inception in 2007. Past performers have included Baruch Meir, Gianluca Luisi of Italy and Valentina Lisitsa of Ukraine.
Survey #1
This survey is for an investigative four-part series on the meal plan at GFU and if it is beneficial to help build community when all freshmen are required to be on the 21-meal plan. All responses will be anonymous if used in the articles.
Meal Plan Survey
Survey #2
Please take this short 5-10 minute survey about marijuana use in young adults. Your participation helps me graduate! Thank you for your help!
Marijuana Use Survey
Survey #3
As part of an investigative journalism assignment, this survey was created to measure how students value and perceive the Study Abroad opportunities offered through George Fox University. Honest feedback is welcome and appreciated.
Study Abroad Survey
Survey #4
This quick and simple survey will help a journalism student research ways students serve at George Fox. Your help is very much appreciated!
Service at George Fox Survey
For more information about survey distribution:
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.
Friday, Feb. 14, 2 p.m. – Baseball vs. College of Idaho (at Concordia, Portland, Ore.)
Saturday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. – Baseball vs. Concordia-Portland (at Concordia, Portland, Ore.)
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. – Baseball vs. College of Idaho (at Concordia, Portland, Ore.)
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m. – Baseball vs. Concordia-Portland (at Concordia, Portland, Ore.)
Sunday, Feb. 16, 4 p.m. – Women tennis vs. Mills (at The Courthouse, Salem, Ore.)
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Lewis & Clark (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Lewis & Clark (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
All four baseball games this weekend will be played at Concordia in Portland. Saturday’s two games were originally scheduled for Morse Field in Newberg but have been moved to Concordia’s artificial turf field due to wet conditions at Morse. George Fox will be providing stats for the Friday and Sunday games, though Friday is a neutral-site game and Sunday is an away game.
Sunday’s women’s tennis match is a neutral-site contest with George Fox acting as the host team.
Tuesday’s basketball games were rescheduled from Feb. 8 due to snow. Special promotions around the games will include National Girls and Women in Sports Day; “Pink Zone†for breast cancer awareness and research; recognition of senior women student-athletes, trainers, dancers and cheerleaders; and honoring of the 2012-13 Northwest Conference women’s championship teams in golf and track and field.
For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.
An informational meeting on studying abroad is set for tonight (Thursday) from 6 to 7 p.m. in EHS 125.Â
Due to the tentative approval of the following new programs, the Center for Study Abroad has extended the application deadline until March 5, 2014.
If you cannot attend this meeting and would like more information, please contact Lynn Scott or Paul Chamberlain, in Lemmons 9.
Thank you to everyone who order a Valentine’s candy package from us last week. Due to the snow last Thursday and Friday, we had to cut our selling short.
If you missed out on your chance to buy a candy package, we have good news! We will be accepting orders for packages in the Bruin Den until Friday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. We will also be in the Den on Thursday, Feb. 13, between noon and 1 p.m., so feel free to stop by if you don’t want to pre-order through email. Like before, supplies are limited so order as soon as you can!
To reiterate, the packages contain a variety of sweets, including chocolates, lollipops and gummy hearts. These Valentine packages will only cost you $1.50. Valentine’s Day is only a couples days away. Don’t be caught off guard!
This is your chance to share the love with friends, family members, and significant others while supporting the George Fox University V.C.R team in the Entrepreneurship 300 class.
Questions? Email Rose Laguerre at rlaguerre13@georgefox.edu.
If you are a missionary kid, third-culture kid, or are interested in hearing about this amazing group of people and their diverse experiences, come to the Macy basement after evening chapel tonight (Wednesday) at 9 p.m. to play some games, drink hot cocoa and tea, and munch on some yummy snacks.
If you have any questions, contact:
Carrie Gradin, cgradin12@georgefox.edu
Bree Thomas, bthomas13@georgefox.edu
or Jamie Whisler, jwhisler12@georgefox.edu
On Wednesday, Feb. 26, spiritual life wants to create an upbeat, street-like setting as people enter into evening chapel, between 7:20 and 7:30 p.m.
That’s where you come in. If you dance (break dance, hip-hop dance, etc.), we want you to join in a dance circle/dance-off. We will have speakers available if you have specific music you want to dance to. You are also welcome to find someone you know who can beatbox.
Email telizarde10@georgefeox.edu if you are interested.
The university community is invited to come hear Dr. Michael Tso, director of training at His Mansion Ministries in New Hampshire, on Monday, Feb. 17.
Dr. Tso will present twice on campus. His first presentation, entitled “Hope for the Hopeless: Does Psychology, Science and/or Faith Provide Substantive Hope for Hurting People?,” is scheduled from 11:40 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Cap and Gown Room B & C.
His second talk is titled “Wounded People with Wounded Healers: How to Journey with Strugglers (Addiction/Trauma/Mental Health) Faithfully and Honestly?” and will be presented from 3:40 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 103.
Students interested in internships with His Mansion Ministries are encouraged to attend one or both sessions to learn more about an eight-week summer internship or a semester internship. Dr. Tso is also well-connected with a number of other potential medical, mental health and ministry setting internships around the U.S. that students may find interesting.
His Mansion Ministries is a faith-based residential recovery community serving adults ages 18-35 struggling with substance abuse, sexual addictions, eating disorders and mental health issues.
Questions? Contact Kris Kays at kkays@georgefox.edu.
The Center For Peace and Justice invites you to join us as we listen to a live video webcast hosted by Jim Wallis, president of Sojourners, and Dr. Michelle Gonzalez, author of Sojourners‘ January cover story “Breaking the Habit of Machismo.” We will gather from 9 to 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) on the third floor of the Stevens Center to listen.
The session will discuss gender justice and what the Bible really says to affirm, encourage and empower women as leaders. RSVP by clicking on this link, and feel free to join us in Clint Baldwin’s office in Stevens.
If you plan to come, email Annie Stewart at estewart11@georgefox.edu so we know how many chairs to set up.
An informational meeting on studying abroad is set for Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. in EHS 125.Â
Due to the tentative approval of the following new programs, the Center for Study Abroad has extended the application deadline until March 5, 2014.
If you cannot attend this meeting and would like more information, please contact Lynn Scott or Paul Chamberlain, in Lemmons 9.
Current students who would like to be considered for approval to live off-campus prior to Housing Selection will need to submit a Residency Exemption Request before 5 p.m. on Monday, March 3. The ‘Residency Exemption Request” forms can be picked up in the student life office on the third floor of the Stevens Center.
Please note that requests submitted after that date will be reviewed at the end of each month beginning in April. The last day to submit an Exemption Request for fall 2014 is May 31, 2014. Requests submitted after that time will not be considered.
The deadline to submit an off-campus request for extreme financial hardship is also Friday, May 31. Requests based on finances should be presented to Student Financial Services.
Students who are placed in housing and eligible to live off-campus have until Wednesday, July 31, to notify the Housing Department of their intent to live off-campus.
Questions? Contact housing@georgefox.edu or refer to the Housing and Residence Life page for additional information.
Come hear from Aaron Hanson, senior pastor of Newberg Foursquare Church, in chapel this morning (Wednesday) at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
Registration for the Sports and Entertainment Career and Internship Fair ends today (Wednesday) at 5 p.m.! Register on Bruin Careers. If paying by cash or check, please bring payment to the IDEA Center (first floor of Stevens). You may also pay by credit card online. Payment is required to secure your registration and ticket.
The event is set for Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Moda Center in Portland.
Here is the schedule:
Cost is $20 (includes admission to the fair, transportation and ticket to the game).
Questions? Contact Sidney Tafflinger at stafflinger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2330.
The Lunar New Year Celebration has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the west end of the Klages Dining Room.
We hope those who already purchased tickets are not inconvenienced by this rescheduling. However, if you cannot come on Saturday, please come by the International Center/Cultural House before Wednesday at noon and we will refund your ticket. We cannot honor any refunds after this deadline.
For those who would like to still buy a ticket, come to the International Center/Cultural House between now and Wednesday at noon to get your ticket. Cost is $5.
For more information, please contact Alex Pia at apia@georgefox.edu.
Spring is coming and it’s time to come out of hibernation and get healthy! A group will be meeting for accountability and encouragement to do just that.
Based on The Daniel Plan book by Rick Warren, Daniel Amen and Mark Hyman, the group will meet to “love each other into good health!” Come join us!
We’ll meet each Wednesday beginning tomorrow (Feb. 12) through the end of May, then assess what we’ll do in the summer. We’ll be in Wheeler (WSC 206) and meet from noon to 1 p.m. There is no charge to participate.
Questions? Contact Patty Findley at pfindley@georgefox.edu.
Want to hear some great spoken word and get chapel elective credit? On Thursday, Feb. 13, Shalom is joining the Latino Heritage Club for Slam Poetry Night. We will begin at 9 p.m. in Hoover 105. See you there!
Contact Grayce Beebe (gbeebe10@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.
Do you have event-planning skills? Are you passionate about hospitality and going above and beyond expectations? If yes, we want to talk to you!
We are looking for some highly motivated individuals to lead next year’s Welcome Weekend. We will have one full-time job over the summer (housing included) and possibly other positions. If you are interested, fill out the Peer Advisor application at this link before March 1.
We look forward to hearing from you!
