Congratulations to Alaina Henry, Kirsten Croswell, Patrick Miller, Torie Smith and Bill Dobrenen. Each of you has won a $50 Amazon gift card for participating in Marketing Communications’ Grad Survey!
Thank you to everyone who participated and gave us your feedback.
A new version of Google bar is coming – something we announced was coming a few weeks ago in our TechTips group. The change occurred immediately for public Google accounts, and now Google has announced it’s ready for Google Apps.
They are removing the black navigation bar at the top of the screen that lets you quickly get to other Google products such as Drive, Calendar, Groups, etc., and replacing it with a small white grid in the upper right corner that gives you a listing of the different apps.
Google’s announcement (released on 10/30/2013) …
We are rolling out a new version of the Google bar for Google Apps users. This is designed to be simpler and more consistent with Android and Chrome OS. It includes notifications, a Google+ share box (if Google+ is enabled), and a new App Launcher with links to other Google products.
To see what it looks like, check out the TechTip posting we sent out.
– IT Service Desk
Beginning today you have the option to request electronic copies of your official transcript be sent on your behalf, in addition to our current offering of paper copies of your official transcript.
Why electronic transcripts? They’re fast, secure, and green!
Check out our transcript webpage for details about policies, procedures, and prices for ordering official electronic or paper transcripts as of Nov. 1.
Another great new feature is the opportunity to upload attachments, including completed forms, applications, and letters with your transcript request. These items will be sent along with your official electronic or paper transcript.
Questions can be directed to registrar@georgefox.edu or to ext. 2218.
The College of Business invites the university community to hear Tom Mears, chairman of The Holland, Inc., parent company to Burgerville, today (Wednesday), from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation will be followed by a talk-back session from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Mears is the driving force behind Burgerville’s mission-led philosophy of “Serve with Love.†His visit is a part of the College of Business’ Executive in Residence program.
Questions? Contact Becky Jensen at rjensen@georgefox.edu.
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The BlueZone Store invites you to “like” our page on Facebook page.
You will be the first to know about special sales and events at the BlueZone Store. We post special online codes to receive additional discounts from our web store. We also offer secret sales for our Facebook fans!
The College of Business invites the university community to hear Tom Mears, chairman of The Holland, Inc., parent company to Burgerville, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation will be followed by a talk-back session from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Mears is the driving force behind Burgerville’s mission-led philosophy of “Serve with Love.†His visit is a part of the College of Business’ Executive in Residence program.
Questions? Contact Becky Jensen at rjensen@georgefox.edu.
The George Fox Day of Prayer is Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. on the quad. During homecoming, the Parents Council will have a prayer tent open for anyone to join them in prayer for our campus.
If you have a prayer request to be shared for prayer during this time, please email it to spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
Join us for activities during Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 25-27! Registration and information will be located in the Stevens Center (Duke) Atrium from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 (the Box Office will be in Stevens Center Friday afternoon as well).
Here is a rundown of events …
Auxiliary Bazaar
Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (EHS and Hoover)
Coronation & Variety Show
Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Bauman Auditorium) Cost: Free
Enjoy an evening of excellent entertainment from students, alumni and families while also seeing the presentation and crowning of the Homecoming Court.
Faculty Lectures
Saturday, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Paul Chamberlain, PhD, director of Center for Study Abroad, Professor of Chemistry (Hoover Lecture Hall)
Joseph Clair, Program Director of the William Penn Honors Program, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies (EHS Lecture Hall)
Alumni Awards Celebration Banquet
Saturday, 5-7 p.m. (Klages Dining Hall) Cost: Adult – $15.50, Child 12 & under – $9 (free for children under 3)
Those to be honored are Dale Rinard, ’67 (Heritage Award), Matthew Thomas MDiv ’82 (Seminary Alumnus of the Year), Fred Van Gorkom ’79 (Christian Service Award), William Schniedewind ’84 (Outstanding Alumnus) and John C. Davis ’05 (Outstanding Recent Alumnus).
Family Bingo
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (Wheeler Sports Center) Cost: Adult – $9, Non-GFU students and children – $7, GFU Students – Free
Questions? Visit hfw.georgefox.edu for the complete schedule and for registration information. You may also call Alumni and Parent Relations at 503-554-2134.
Don’t forget to join us for the university’s Fall Faculty Lecture, “Cancer Wars: A New Hope,†presented by Dr. John Schmitt from our biology department, at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday), in Hoover 105.
Prior to the lecture, George Fox Richter Scholars will present their work in a Richter Scholar Symposium at 4:30 p.m. in the Hoover lobby. The Richter Scholars program enables undergraduate and graduate students to receive funding for independent research projects conducted with a faculty mentor.
For more information on the event or Dr. Schmitt, contact Jane Sweet at 503-554-2710 or visit this page.
The George Fox Day of Prayer is Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. on the quad. During homecoming, the Parents Council will have a prayer tent open for anyone to join them in prayer for our campus.
If you have a prayer request to be shared for prayer during this time, please email it to spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
Don’t forget to join us for the university’s Fall Faculty Lecture, “Cancer Wars: A New Hope,†presented by Dr. John Schmitt from our biology department, at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday), in Hoover 105.
Cancer claims the lives of nearly 8 million people worldwide annually, with breast and prostate cancer deaths totaling more that 500,000 each year. To borrow a metaphor from his favorite movie, Star Wars, Dr. Schmitt has joined the scientific fight against cancer, a.k.a. the “evil Death Star.†His research focuses on the cell, biochemical and molecular events that control, regulate or participate in cancer.
In his lecture, Dr. Schmitt will highlight recent discoveries from his laboratory. Among the questions he will address are “Which hormones promote breast and prostate cancer growth and metastasis?,†“What are CaM Kinases and why are they important?,†What role might Vitamin D play in blocking cancer growth?†and “How do we generate hope for people who are battling cancer?â€
Prior to the lecture, George Fox Richter Scholars will present their work in a Richter Scholar Symposium at 4:30 p.m. (please note new time) in the Hoover lobby. The Richter Scholars program enables undergraduate and graduate students to receive funding for independent research projects conducted with a faculty mentor.
For more information on the event or Dr. Schmitt, contact Jane Sweet at 503-554-2710 or visit this page.
You are invited to join us for our seminary’s Ministry in Contemporary Culture event on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 155 at the Portland Center. We will explore how the humanity of Jesus Christ impacts how we undertake ministry in the Pacific Northwest.
We are honored to have Northern Seminary professor and respected theologian Cherith Fee Nordling, daughter of theologian Gordon Fee, as our plenary speaker in the morning. The afternoon will feature workshops led by local church, ministry and nonprofit leaders.
For this day-long event, we are partnering with Missio Alliance, a national network of churches, denominations and schools committed to equipping one another for more faithful participation in God’s mission. Missio Alliance represents some of the most leading-edge pastors, practitioners and theologians in the church today.
Three questions and three reasons to participate:
To learn more and sign up, go to this link.
Two discount codes are now active:
We are also looking for five or six volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Dee Small at dsmall@georgefox.edu.
This Thursday, Oct 17, the Department of Communication Arts & World Languages is hosting an event, “Sendas para el Futuro,” as part of our fall vocational exploration series.
George Fox alumni Jessica Lebold Kouka and Cara Ediger will speak about their work and ministry with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Africa, their additional training through the Summer Institute of Linguistics, and how their studies of Spanish and French at George Fox prepared them to live and work cross-culturally.
Join us from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Lemmons 8. All are welcome!
Questions? Contact Debbie Berho at dberho@georgefox.edu.
Make plans to join us for the university’s Fall Faculty Lecture, “Cancer Wars: A New Hope,†presented by Dr. John Schmitt from our biology department, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Hoover 105.
Cancer claims the lives of nearly 8 million people worldwide annually, with breast and prostate cancer deaths totaling more that 500,000 each year. To borrow a metaphor from his favorite movie, Star Wars, Dr. Schmitt has joined the scientific fight against cancer, a.k.a. the “evil Death Star.†His research focuses on the cell, biochemical and molecular events that control, regulate or participate in cancer.
About the Lecture
In his lecture, Dr. Schmitt will highlight recent discoveries from his laboratory. Among the questions he will address are “Which hormones promote breast and prostate cancer growth and metastasis?,†“What are CaM Kinases and why are they important?,†What role might Vitamin D play in blocking cancer growth?†and “How do we generate hope for people who are battling cancer?â€
Prior to the lecture, George Fox Richter Scholars will present their work in a Richter Scholar Symposium at 5 p.m. in the Hoover lobby. The Richter Scholars program enables undergraduate and graduate students to receive funding for independent research projects conducted with a faculty mentor.
For more information on the event or Dr. Schmitt, contact Jane Sweet at 503-554-2710 or visit this page.
We need your help at ReGeneration Forum, a practical day-long gathering for those interested in learning about how God is at work among millennials. Volunteers will receive free admission to the Saturday, Oct. 19, event.
We need your help on one of the following three teams:
In order to volunteer, you must be available to serve at Imago Dei Community (1302 S.E. Ankeny St., Portland), and arrange your own transportation to get there on time.
To sign up or for more information, please contact Sierra S. Neiman at sneiman@georgefox.edu. For general information on the event, visit this link.
The Staff Development Committee is looking for student and staff volunteers. Are you a student who was helped by a staff member and it made a difference in your day, semester or life? Are you a staff member who has helped a student and was blessed because of the connection? We would love to capture your story on video so your story can be shared with our staff.
If you are interested, please call or e-mail Tyler Robertson at trobertson@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2578 by Monday, Oct. 14.
The Newberg campus will be closed Friday, Oct. 11, for the mid-semester holiday. All offices, the BlueZone Store, Mail Services, and the library will be closed.
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The university’s theatre department invites you to join us for our fall drama, The House of Bernarda Alba (la Casa de Bernarda Alba), by Federico Garcia Lorca. Shows are scheduled in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The final show is a matinee, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3.
Synopsis: Immediately following her husband’s death, Bernarda Alba orders her five daughters to observe an eight-year mourning period in which none of them will leave the house. The young women do their best to obey their mother, but when the handsome Pepe el Romano arrives on the scene the young women’s desire to honor their mother’s tradition is set against their yearning for freedom. Originally written as a critique of the rise of fascism in 1936, The House of Bernarda Alba addresses themes of repression and the fear of change. Michelle Seaton is directing.
University employees receive one complimentary ticket to any of the shows; students may attend either of the Thursday performances for free. Additional tickets are available for purchase at theatre.georgefox.edu.
