Are you an artist looking for a little extra cash?

December 4th, 2016

I’m looking for a studio artist (or enthusiast) to paint a landscape mural on a piece of 24-by-30-inch metal. It’s a Christmas present for my mom, a scene of Mt. Hood with a nest of squirrels in the foreground and a few other details.

I will give you a detailed comp and, of course, money. Contact me at mphillips13@georgefox.edu if you are interested or want more information.

Thank you,
McKayla Phillips

Art Talk hosts ceramist Kensuke Yamada tonight

December 4th, 2016

Tonight (Monday) Art Talk is featuring Kensuke Yamada, a celebrated ceramist whose artwork has been shown at several national venues and has been featured in Ceramics Monthly and the Seattle Times. All are welcome to the free presentation from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.).

Yamada originally moved to the U.S. as an exchange student. His experiences as a foreigner navigating a new language led to a focus on “human gestures and facial expressions,” which are embodied in his sculptures. Come check out Yamada’s ceramic work and hear about his artistic practice.

Questions? Contact Annie Lunt at alunt13@georgefox.edu.

Submit your yearbook portrait by Dec. 16

December 4th, 2016

We want to see all your faces in this year’s edition of The Student Collective! Email your favorite picture of yourself to ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu by Friday, Dec. 16. The only rule is that it’s a high-quality image file. Feel free to get creative and show off your unique personality!

Questions? Contact us at the email above.

See work of theatre students Wednesday and Thursday in Wood-Mar

December 4th, 2016

Want to see what our theatre students are up to? Join us Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 7-8, at 10:10 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium as we present a series of student-directed, one-act plays in our annual “Ten! Ten! Ten!” production.

Admission is only $2. See you there!

Check out student-directed plays Wednesday and Thursday nights

December 4th, 2016

Need a break from studying? Join us Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 7-8, at 10:10 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium as we present a series of student-directed, one-act plays in our “Ten! Ten! Ten!” production.

Admission is only $2. See you there!

All invited to ‘Boxes of Love’ packing party tonight

December 3rd, 2016

You have been invited to a “Boxes of Love” packing party! It will be at 6 p.m. tonight (Sunday) in the Le Shana lobby. Our aim is to pack Christmas boxes for children in foster care and provide small hope kits for refugees.

We are asking for donations. Suggested items include:

  • Toiletries (bar soaps, combs, brushes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, lotion, etc.)
  • Items for babies (wipes, small toys, etc. )
  • Towels and washcloths
  • School supplies (coloring books, crayons, stickers, etc.)

Please bring donations to the packing party. Thank you, and we hope to see you there!

Contact Kaheela Reid (kreid15@georegfox.edu) with any questions.

Join in Advent reading today in Pennington House

December 2nd, 2016

Today (Saturday) in the Pennington House, we will be reading the Advent service from The Book of Common Prayer. There will be warm cider and good company. Join us at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate this glorious season.

This event is being sponsored by the William Penn Honors Program. Contact Adrian Moons (amoons15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Join in fun of swing dancing tonight in Roberts Center

December 2nd, 2016

Hello swing dancers! We will host swing dancing in Roberts Center 117 tonight (Saturday). Beginner lessons begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by intermediate lessons at 7 p.m., and the free dance from 7:30 p.m. on. Hope to see you all there!

Contact Andrea Roberts (aroberts14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Bruin Den and Bridge Café offer special hot chocolate drinks

December 2nd, 2016

Stop by the Bruin Den or Bridge Café between 2 and 4 p.m. daily from Dec. 5 through Dec. 15 and warm up with a delicious seasonal hot chocolate (classic, Mexican or peppermint). Orders come with choice of festive toppings, along with a house-made holiday cookie – all for only $4.50!

Innovation proposal presentations open to employees

December 1st, 2016

Out of all of the innovation ideas submitted by employees, a select number have been invited to submit a formal proposal laying out their idea in more detail. Those proposals with higher complexity, more risk, or higher cost have also been asked to give a short final presentation explaining their proposal and to answer questions from members of the Innovation Team next week. George Fox employees are invited to attend these presentations to hear what their colleagues have been working on this semester.

Here is the schedule of presentations:

Monday, Dec. 5, in Roberts 180
9 a.m. – Rhett Luedtke, “The Big Bridge Theatre Consortium: An Interfaith Theatre Project”
9:15 a.m.- Rick Muthiah, “Academic Content Accessibility Project”

Wednesday, Dec. 7, in Klages 232
9:15 a.m. – Chris Koch, “Master’s in Experimental Psychology”
9:30 a.m. – Chris Koch, “Eye-Tracking and EEG”
10:15 a.m. – Chad Stillinger, “Engineering 4 + 1 Masters Program Research”

Thursday, Dec. 8, in Klages 232
1 p.m. – Matt Meyer, “Virtual Reality Content Creation Studio”
1:15 p.m. – Matt Meyer, “Be Sown: Better, More Affordable Internships”

Friday, Dec. 9, in Portland Center 295
9:15 a.m. – Patrick Kelley, “Continuing Education for K-12 Teachers”
9:30 a.m. – Jennie Harrop, “DPS Adjunct Faculty Mentorship Program”
9:45 a.m. – Jen Macnab, “FoxTALE Auto-enrollment”
10 a.m. – Britny Scholz, “Portland IDEA Center”

Decisions about which proposals will be funded will be announced in December or January.

Questions? Email innovation@georgefox.edu.

Come to the Bruin Den today to ‘Spit for Science’

December 1st, 2016

Come stop by the Bruin Den from 2 to 4 p.m. today (Friday) and give a saliva sample to test its pH. The only requirement is you cannot have eaten within the hour prior to testing. And yes, there will be candy.

Questions? Contact Hanna Kumasaka (hkumasaka14@georgefox.edu).

Donate toys for children in community at basketball game tonight

December 1st, 2016

Come drop off any new unwrapped toys at 6 p.m. during the women’s basketball game tonight (Friday). We are looking for toys, games and books for children up to age 15. All donations will be going to the Newberg Fire Department to be distributed to those in need throughout the community.

If you cannot make it tonight, there are collection boxes in Wheeler and in Hoover. Thank you for helping out the community!

Contact Brynelle Bremner (bbremner14@georgefox.edu) for more information.

All welcome to prayer time this afternoon

December 1st, 2016

Lifted Hands meets every Friday at 2 p.m. in the Prayer Chapel! Come join us this afternoon as we lift up the needs of our campus, our world, and each other in prayer.

Registration open to take part in MLK Day of Service on Jan. 16

December 1st, 2016

Do you love to serve? Does volunteering for the larger vision of Martin Luther King Jr. inspire you? How about in Portland?
Your chance to get involved with our neighboring community is finally here, with the opportunity to be a part of MLK Day of Service in Portland!

MLK Day of Service is a day we are able to live into this vision Dr. King had for serving and justice. Though one day of service is never enough to fully celebrate him or what he stood for, we hope you are able to join us for this day of service and recognition of Dr. King.

MLK Day of Service takes place on Monday, Jan. 16. You can register and find more information about what the day will look like here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Are you an artist looking for a little extra cash?

December 1st, 2016

I’m looking for a studio artist (or enthusiast) to paint a landscape mural on a piece of 24-by-30-inch metal. It’s a Christmas present for my mom, a scene of Mt. Hood with a nest of squirrels in the foreground and a few other details.

I will give you a detailed comp and, of course, money. Contact me at mphillips13@georgefox.edu if you are interested or want more information.

Thank you,
McKayla Phillips

Volunteers still needed to usher at commencement Dec. 17

December 1st, 2016

The academic affairs office is still looking for volunteers to usher at the midyear commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m.! Those of you who choose to help will be asked to arrive at 9:30 a.m., for a short training session, before the doors open at 10 a.m. Please consider joining us as we celebrate our graduates on their big day!

Please contact Laurie Fair at ext. 2140 or via email at lfair@georgefox.edu. Thank you, in advance, for your help!

Enjoy Christmas music and each other at staff lunch Dec. 8

December 1st, 2016

Come enjoy Christmas music and each other at our Christmas staff lunch from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, in Canyon Commons 103. Feel free to wear your ugly Christmas sweater and win a prize, or laugh along with those who do.

Contact Peg Hutton (phutton@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

All invited to swing dance tomorrow in Roberts Center

December 1st, 2016

Hello swing dancers! We will host swing dancing in Roberts Center 117 tomorrow (Saturday). Beginner lessons begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by intermediate lessons at 7 p.m., and the free dance from 7:30 p.m. on. Hope to see you all there!

Contact Andrea Roberts (aroberts14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Study Abroad Application Reminder

December 1st, 2016

Are you applying to study abroad in the 2017-18 school year?

The deadline for the application is Friday, Jan. 13, 2017; however, remember to start the process before Christmas break! The signature form and the medical form alone can take a few days to complete, so we recommend starting now. Also be aware that the faculty reference form needs to be done by Jan. 13, so be sure to get that to the faculty member as soon as possible.

These last few weeks can be crazy, but get started now! Feel free to stop by the Center for Study Abroad (in Lemmons 9) if you have any questions.

Make plans to attend ‘Boxes of Love’ packing party Sunday

December 1st, 2016

You have been invited to a “Boxes of Love” packing party! It will be at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Le Shana lobby. Our aim is to pack Christmas boxes for children in foster care and provide small hope kits for refugees.

We are asking for donations. Suggested items include:

  • Toiletries (bar soaps, combs, brushes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, lotion, etc.)
  • Items for babies (wipes, small toys, etc. )
  • Towels and washcloths
  • School supplies (coloring books, crayons, stickers, etc.)

Please bring donations to the packing party. Thank you, and we hope to see you there!

Contact Kaheela Reid (kreid15@georegfox.edu) with any questions.