Critical Hit Club meets tonight in Stevens 208

November 11th, 2016

Hey everyone, the Critical Hit Club meets tonight (Saturday) from 6 to 10 p.m. in Stevens 208. Fell free to join us for an adventure-filled evening playing Dungeons and Dragons. Bring snacks and drinks, but you can still come if you don’t.

Contact Nick Juchau (njuchau13@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Come swing dance in the Roberts Center tonight

November 11th, 2016

Hello everyone! Swing dancing tonight (Saturday) will be held in Roberts Center 117. The beginner swing lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., the intermediate lesson at 7 p.m., and the free dance lasts from 7:30 p.m. on. Please come and invite your friends; it should be lots of fun!

If you have any questions, contact Michael Rooney (mrooney14@georgefox.edu).

Interested in joining pep band for basketball games?

November 11th, 2016

Do you play a wind instrument? Join the pep band for basketball games!

We’ll have three rehearsals – on Dec. 7, Jan. 11 and Jan. 18 – and will play at four games (Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11). Rehearsals will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Ross 210.

Contact Sydney Soetenga at soetenga18@gmail.com if you have questions or just show up at the first rehearsal in Ross on Dec. 7.

Apply now to take May SpIL trips to Kenya, Romania

November 11th, 2016

Interested in serving globally or domestically? SpIL trips are a great opportunity to be able to see and share God’s love through missions.

This May, two teams will be headed to Kenya and Romania. Apply now by visiting georgefox.edu/spirituallife and clicking “Get Involved.”

Email spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any additional questions.

Join in time of prayer this afternoon in Prayer Chapel

November 10th, 2016

Lifted Hands meets on Fridays in the Prayer Chapel at 2 p.m.! Join us today as we lift up our campus and each other in prayer.

Please contact Zack Tewksbury at ZTewksbury14@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Don’t forget to schedule an ARC appointment

November 10th, 2016

The ARC is getting busy. Don’t wait to schedule your appointment.

With only five weeks left in the semester, appointments will be harder to find. Please go to arcschedule.georgefox.edu to schedule your appointment now.

If you have any questions, please stop by the ARC. We are open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 10 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.

No outgoing USPS mail today because of Veteran’s Day

November 10th, 2016

Due to the Veteran’s Day holiday today (Friday), there will be no outgoing U.S. Mail (USPS) today. Deliveries by other carriers such as UPS and FedEx will occur normally.

If there are any questions, please contact Richard Silver (rsilver@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Pop-up Classes

November 10th, 2016

SIDE (The Students for Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship) is looking to host a series of pop-up classes in the new makerspace! Pop-up classes are hands-on workshops run by students and for students to teach fun and practical skills while connecting students to campus resources.

Please help us to create a relevant and engaging experience by completing this survey. It should take less than five minutes.

Pop-Up Classes Survey

If you have any questions, please contact Drew Camp (dcamp14@georgefox.edu).

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.

Critical Hit Club meets tomorrow night in Stevens 208

November 10th, 2016

Hey everyone, the Critical Hit Club meets tomorrow (Saturday) from 6 to 10 p.m. in Stevens 208. Fell free to join us for an adventure-filled evening playing Dungeons and Dragons. Bring snacks and drinks, but you can still come if you don’t.

Contact Nick Juchau (njuchau13@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Seeking nominations for Employee of the Month

November 10th, 2016

Think quickly now, because our all-employee meeting is next week. Who would you nominate for Employee of the Month for November? Whose contributions deserve special recognition?

Please send an email to Lisa Burton (lburton@georgefox.edu) by this Monday, Nov. 14, with a description of this person’s contributions, telling why you believe this person is deserving of this award. The VP team will select the recipient from the nominations submitted and we’ll make the presentation at the all-employee meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17.

Congratulations again to Nadine Kincaid, who was our Employee of the Month for October!

Jazz saxophonist performs tonight at ‘An Evening of Jazz’

November 10th, 2016

The music department welcomes the campus community to “An Evening of Jazz” concert tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Featured will be jazz saxophonist Dave Pietro, who will perform with the George Fox University Jazz Ensemble and Faculty Trio.

Dave is a current member of the Grammy Award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra and has released six CDs as a leader. He has performed with Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton, Maynard Ferguson, Harry Connick Jr. and countless other jazz luminaries.

George Fox students and employees are entitled to one free ticket, available with a current university ID presented at the door. Additional tickets are available for purchase at this link.

Join in fun of swing dancing tomorrow night

November 10th, 2016

Hello everyone! Swing dancing tomorrow (Saturday) will be held in Roberts Center 117. The beginner swing lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., the intermediate lesson at 7 p.m., and the free dance lasts from 7:30 p.m. on. Please come and invite your friends; it should be lots of fun!

If you have any questions, contact Michael Rooney (mrooney14@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Sporting Events on Campus

November 10th, 2016

Want to help build support for our George Fox sports teams? Consider taking this short survey; it should take approximately 10 minutes. Enter your email address for a chance to win a FREE George Fox T-shirt.

This survey is being conducted for the George Fox University sports marketing department for the purpose of collecting data on home sporting event attendance. We value your feedback, thank you!

Sporting Events Survey

Questions? Contact Jessica Hull at jhull13@georgefox.edu.

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.

Join in fun of flower crown workshop tomorrow

November 10th, 2016

Tribes N Pines will be teaming with George Fox to host a flower crown workshop! The tickets are the cheapest we’ve done yet, so register now before they all go! For more information and registration, follow this link.

The workshop will run from 2 to 3 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) at the Coffee Cottage, 808 E. Hancock St. The price includes all materials, florals and greenery needed to make your own crown.

Questions? Contact Ella Kaye at ecarver13@georgefox.edu.

Kenyan dinner benefits nursing’s trip to Africa

November 10th, 2016

The George Fox University School of Nursing is sending a group of students to Kenya! Come eat some authentic Kenyan food (catered by the lovely Grace Kuto) and learn about the trip! The dinner will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at North Valley Friends Church (4020 N. College St.).

Grace is a member of Tigard Community Friends Church and the president/co-founder of the Harambee Centre in Chwele. She is a  native of Kenya whose village is near the clinics where we will serve. She will share some thoughts about the status of health care in rural Kenya.

The students will also share about what they will be doing in Kenya and what they are excited for. Each student is trying to earn $3,350 to pay for transportation and medical supplies.

Anyone who knows Grace can attest to her amazing cooking. Please RSVP at this Facebook page or by email to chwa14@georgefox.edu by Nov. 14 so we have a head count!

Anderson presents ‘Saint John’s Bible’ session today

November 10th, 2016

Paul Anderson will conduct a turning of the page session today (Friday) on Volume 1 of The Saint John’s Bible (Pentateuch). Come and “see the Word” as the biblical message comes to life in this historic illuminated Bible.

The session runs from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC.

Spoken Word event taking place in Hoover 105 tonight

November 10th, 2016

Take a study break and join the Latinx Heritage Community for the first Spoken Word event of the year! The theme is “Where I am from, and where I am going.” Hope to see you there!

Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight (Friday) in Hoover 105. Contact Fatima Chacon (fchacon13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Be sure to submit your work to ‘The Wineskin’

November 10th, 2016

Are you a writer? An artist? George Fox’s poetry and prose journal, The Wineskin, is now accepting submissions. Send your art, poetry or prose (fiction and nonfiction) to gfuwineskin@gmail.com for a great chance to be published and to win the prizes!

Contact Chelsea Gritten (cgritten13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Key Replacement Rate Change

November 9th, 2016

After more than 15 years, the rates for key replacements have changed. The new replacement rate for lost keys are:

  • $35 – change key
  • $75 – sub master key
  • $200 – grand master key

This is effective immediately and supersedes the rates that are listed on your key receipt.

Thank you!
– Plant Services

Lifted Hands prayer time set for Friday afternoon

November 9th, 2016

Lifted Hands meets on Fridays in the Prayer Chapel at 2 p.m.! Join us this week as we lift up our campus and each other in prayer.

Please contact Zack Tewksbury at ZTewksbury14@georgefox.edu with any questions.