Wednesday, November 4th, 2015
Finding a job can be a challenge. Developing a strategy when approaching your job search is key to optimal results. Check out the Job Search Strategies Workshop hosted by the IDEA Center in Stevens 209 from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. and hear tips on building your job search strategy. Join us today (Thursday, Nov. 5).
Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.
Questions? Stop by the IDEA Center or contact Elise Gibson at egibson@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015
Finding a job can be a challenge. Developing a strategy when approaching your job search is key to optimal results. Check out the Job Search Strategies workshop hosted by the IDEA Center in Stevens 209 from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. and hear tips on building your job search strategy. Join us Thursday, Nov. 5.
Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.
Questions? Stop by the IDEA Center or contact Elise Gibson at egibson@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2015
Finding a job can be a challenge. Developing a strategy when approaching your job search is key to optimal results. Check out the Job Search Strategies Workshop hosted by the IDEA Center in Stevens 209 from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. and hear tips on building your job search strategy. We have two workshop dates scheduled: Thursday, Oct. 29, and Thursday, Nov. 5.
Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.
Questions? Stop by the IDEA Center or contact Elise Gibson at egibson@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2015
Fall 2015 grads: Stop by our Grad Night Open House on Thursday, Nov. 19, to pick up your cap and gown between 4 and 6:30 p.m. at the Portland Center (PDS 155).
Meet with student accounts, alumni, Jostens and Bruin Store representatives while also enjoying snacks with your cohort and other George Fox graduates!
Questions? Contact Darla Norgren at dnorgren@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2015
Finding a job can be a challenge. Developing a strategy when approaching your job search is key to optimal results. Check out the Job Search Strategies workshop hosted by the IDEA Center in Stevens 209 from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. and hear tips on building your job search strategy. We have two workshop dates scheduled: Thursday, Oct. 29, and Thursday, Nov. 5.
Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.
Questions? Stop by the IDEA Center or contact Elise Gibson at egibson@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, October 26th, 2015
How can the Pope claim to be infallible? Do we find ultimate authority in the Bible or tradition? What’s wrong with contraception?
Bring your tough and honest questions about Catholicism to a Q&A forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in Hoover 105. Rev. Gerard Olinger, VP for student affairs and assistant professor of political science at the University of Portland, will lead the event. Try to stump Father Gerry and his fellow priests!
The forum, hosted by the George Fox Catholic Campus Fellowship, will conclude with an explanation and celebration of the Catholic Mass. Chapel elective credit is available.
Contact Abigail Favale at afavale@georgefox.edu with inquiries.
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Sunday, October 25th, 2015
How can the Pope claim to be infallible? Do we find ultimate authority in the Bible or tradition? What’s wrong with contraception?
Bring your tough and honest questions about Catholicism to a Q&A forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 27) in Hoover 105. Rev. Gerard Olinger, VP for student affairs and assistant professor of political science at the University of Portland, will lead the event. Try to stump Father Gerry and his fellow priests!
The forum, hosted by the George Fox Catholic Campus Fellowship, will conclude with an explanation and celebration of the Catholic Mass. Chapel elective credit is available.
Contact Abigail Favale at afavale@georgefox.edu with inquiries.
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
Today (Friday) at 4 p.m. Paul Anderson will conduct the final “Turning of the Page” of The Saint John’s Bible in the Murdock Learning Resource Center on the Newberg campus. This marks the final event in George Fox University’s “Year with The Saint John’s Bible.”
The hope is to procure all seven volumes of the historic Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible, which would be on display on several sites around the university. For inquiries along those lines, contact Paul at ext. 2651.
Paul’s Huffington Post essays on The Saint John’s Bible are accessible at this link.
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2015
Companies are in a global search for talent, so don’t miss an opportunity to make connections in your industry of interest. The IDEA Center is hosting a workshop to help you prepare for network connection opportunities.
Join us in Stevens 209 from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. today (Thursday).
Faculty, please let you students know about this opportunity. For more information, visit or contact the IDEA Center on the first floor of the Stevens Center.
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2015
Companies are in a global search for talent, so don’t miss an opportunity to make connections in your industry of interest. The IDEA Center is hosting a workshop to help you prepare for network connection opportunities.
Join us in Stevens 209 from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Faculty, please let you students know about this opportunity. For more information, visit or contact the IDEA Center on the first floor of the Stevens Center.
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2015
The Bruin Store is hosting a one-day sale today (Wednesday)!
Get 25 percent off select items, including hoodies, sweatpants, blankets, headphones, and all writing instruments. This sale includes clearance, which means our football sweatshirts are only $15!
Stop by and check out our lounge area while you’re here. We’ve got some great books by fantastic authors like C.S. Lewis, Parker Palmer, Richard Foster and Henri Nouwen.
We look forward to seeing you!
Questions? Contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2015
Companies are in a global search for talent, so don’t miss an opportunity to make connections in your industry of interest. The IDEA Center is hosting workshops to help you develop a strategy to optimize your time at career fairs and prepare for network connection opportunities.
Join us in Stevens 209 from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. We have two sessions scheduled: Thursday, Oct. 15 (Career Fair Prep), and Thursday, Oct. 22 (Networking Tips).
Faculty, please let you students know about these opportunities. For more information, visit or contact the IDEA Center on the first floor of the Stevens Center.
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2015
The Newberg campus will be closed Friday, Oct. 16, for the mid-semester holiday. All offices, the Bruin Store, Mail Services and the Newberg library will be closed.
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Monday, October 12th, 2015
The Center for Peace and Justice, together with George Fox Evangelical Seminary, welcomes guest speaker Ken Wytsma for a special Portland Center engagement as part of the Fall Justice Conference tonight (Tuesday). The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in PDS 155. It is open to the entire campus as well as local church leaders.
Wytsma is a leader, innovator and social entrepreneur respected for his insight and collaborative spirit. He is the lead pastor at Antioch Church in Bend, Ore., and president of Kilns College, where he teaches courses on philosophy and justice.
He is also the founder of The Justice Conference, an annual international conference that introduces men and women to a wide range of organizations and conversations relating to biblical justice and God’s call to give our lives away. Ken’s books will be available for purchase at the event, as well as information from local community outreach groups.
Please join us for an evening of learning how to put our faith to use, in practical ways, to reach out and serve our community.
Due to limited seating, please RSVP online at this link.
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Monday, October 12th, 2015
The university’s Center for Peace and Justice welcomes guest speaker Ken Wytsma for the final day of its Fall Justice Conference today (Tuesday).
Ken is a leader, innovator and social entrepreneur respected for his insight and collaborative spirit. He is the lead pastor at Antioch Church in Bend, Ore., and president of Kilns College, where he teaches courses on philosophy and justice. He is also the founder of The Justice Conference, an annual international conference that introduces men and women to a wide range of organizations and conversations relating to biblical justice and God’s call to give our lives away. Ken’s books will be available for purchase at the event.
The schedule of events, open to the entire campus, is as follows:
- Tuesday, Oct. 13, 10:50-11:50 a.m. – “Biblical Justice – What does it mean and what does God call us to do?”, Chapel, Bauman Auditorium
- Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1:25-2:40 p.m. – “The Study and Practice of Justice,” EHS 125
Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, October 12th, 2015
Companies are in a global search for talent, so don’t miss an opportunity to make connections in your industry of interest. The IDEA Center is hosting workshops to help you develop a strategy to optimize your time at career fairs and prepare for network connection opportunities.
Join us in Stevens 209 from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. We have two sessions scheduled: Thursday, Oct. 15 (Career Fair Prep), and Thursday, Oct. 22 (Networking Tips).
Faculty, please let you students know about these opportunities. For more information, visit or contact the IDEA Center on the first floor of the Stevens Center.
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Sunday, October 11th, 2015
The Center for Peace and Justice, together with George Fox Evangelical Seminary, welcomes guest speaker Ken Wytsma for a special Portland Center engagement as part of the Fall Justice Conference tomorrow (Tuesday). The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in PDS 155. It is open to the entire campus as well as local church leaders.
Wytsma is a leader, innovator and social entrepreneur respected for his insight and collaborative spirit. He is the lead pastor at Antioch Church in Bend, Ore., and president of Kilns College, where he teaches courses on philosophy and justice.
He is also the founder of The Justice Conference, an annual international conference that introduces men and women to a wide range of organizations and conversations relating to biblical justice and God’s call to give our lives away. Ken’s books will be available for purchase at the event, as well as information from local community outreach groups.
Please join us for an evening of learning how to put our faith to use, in practical ways, to reach out and serve our community.
Due to limited seating, please RSVP online at this link.
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Sunday, October 11th, 2015
Store Hours: The Bruin Store will now be closing at 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5 p.m. on Fridays.
Today (Monday, Oct. 12), we will be closing at 2 p.m. so we can reset the store after textbook season.
Questions? Contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, October 11th, 2015
The university’s Center for Peace and Justice welcomes guest speaker Ken Wytsma for its fall Justice Conference on today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday).
Ken is a leader, innovator and social entrepreneur respected for his insight and collaborative spirit. He is the lead pastor at Antioch Church in Bend, Ore., and president of Kilns College, where he teaches courses on philosophy and justice. He is also the founder of The Justice Conference, an annual international conference that introduces men and women to a wide range of organizations and conversations relating to biblical justice and God’s call to give our lives away. Ken’s books will be available for purchase at the event.
The schedule of events, open to the entire campus, is as follows:
- Monday, Oct. 12, 6:30-8 p.m. – “Engineering Your Soul – Vocation and Justice” (co-sponsored with the College of Engineering), Bauman Auditorium
- Tuesday, Oct. 13, 10:50-11:50 a.m. – “Biblical Justice – What does it mean and what does God call us to do?”, Chapel, Bauman Auditorium
- Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1:25-2:40 p.m. – “The Study and Practice of Justice,” EHS 125
Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, October 8th, 2015
The Center for Peace and Justice, together with George Fox Evangelical Seminary, welcomes guest speaker Ken Wytsma for a special Portland Center engagement as part of the Fall Justice Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in PDS 155. It is open to the entire campus as well as local church leaders.
Wytsma is a leader, innovator and social entrepreneur respected for his insight and collaborative spirit. He is the lead pastor at Antioch Church in Bend, Ore., and president of Kilns College, where he teaches courses on philosophy and justice.
He is also the founder of The Justice Conference, an annual international conference that introduces men and women to a wide range of organizations and conversations relating to biblical justice and God’s call to give our lives away. Ken’s books will be available for purchase at the event, as well as information from local community outreach groups.
Please join us for an evening of learning how to put our faith to use, in practical ways, to reach out and serve our community.
Due to limited seating, please RSVP online at this link.
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