Howard Macy, professor emeritus of religion and biblical studies at George Fox, will lead the “Turning of the Page” of The Saint John’s Bible – Vol. 1, The Pentateuch, today (Friday) at 4 p.m. in the MLRC. Come and learn from this expert in Old Testament studies about the artistry and meaning of this historic masterpiece!
Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.
Before you can change the world, let the world change you! Study abroad for a semester.
Want to learn more? Join us for a Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the EHS (Ron Gregory) Atrium. Come learn about your opportunities to study abroad for a semester through George Fox! Representatives from more than 10 different programs in almost 40 countries will be available for questions and information. Everyone is welcome! The fair will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Questions? Contact Lynn Scott in the Center for Study Abroad, at lscott@georgefox.edu or ext. 2150.
Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.
Sunday evening at 7 p.m. marks our first Burnt Offerings prayer event. Come and join us at the fire pit pavilion as we pray over the prayer request slips from the Prayer Chapel, lifting up the needs of our fellow students.
Hello fellow swing members! Tomorrow (Saturday), we will host a special guest, Jesse, who will be teaching Shim Sham from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Then, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., we will have open dancing with Jesse as the deejay.
Then, to change things up, between 9 and 10 p.m. we will be learning blues for people who want to stick around. Please note that blues may not be for everyone, but please come try it out! And don’t forget we have switched venues to Roberts Center 117.
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Rooney at mrooney14@georgefox.edu.
Runners and walkers of all abilities are invited to join us for a Homecoming & Alumni Weekend 5K Run/Walk we like to call the “Foxtrot.†It’s a race on the Newberg campus! The event will take place from 8 to 9 a.m. in front of Bauman Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 1.
For a peek at the course map, check out this webpage. Students register for the event by emailing alumni@georgefox.edu. Participation is free to students. The winner of the race will receive a prize!
Contact Mary Monahan with any questions: mmonahan@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2115.
Lifted Hands intercessory prayer is happening today (Friday) in the Prayer Chapel at 2 p.m.! Come join us as we lift up the needs of our community in prayer.
Come join us for the first Black Student Union club meeting of the year this Sunday, Sept. 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the International House (across the street from Pennington dorms). There will be pizza and an ice cream bar!
Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend and come have fun! Contact Megan Wright (mwright14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
We’re hosting an Instagram contest on campus! Here’s the scoop …
Find: Each day for two weeks, find and take a picture with the yellow Handshake chair (alone or in a group, with a maximum of four people)
Post: To Instagram using #gfuhandchair | Tag and Follow @gfuidea
Win $: Daily winners are posted in the Bruin Den and Stevens lobby. Judges will choose the most creative pictures each day, awarding points to each individual in the photo. At the end of the two weeks, the four highest-scoring participants will win $50 Amazon gift cards!
For more details about this social media contest, visit this link.
Artists needed! The Wineskin is looking for an art editor and a designer. Minimal time commitment, great experience, and there may or may not be cookies at every meeting.
If you are interested in either position, or if you’d like more information, please contact Chelsea Gritten at cgritten13@georgefox.edu by Sept. 28.
Bruin Cards, formerly the Serve Day Discount Card, will be arriving in campus mailboxes this week for all Newberg students (undergrad and grad) and employees (staff, administrators, faculty and adjuncts)!
The Bruin Card offers great discounts at 15 local businesses. You can use the card as many times as you’d like until it expires on Aug. 31, 2017. Not only will you receive great savings on your purchases, you’ll support local businesses. You must show your card at time of purchase.
Don’t have a campus box? Pick up a card at the Information Desk on the first floor of the Stevens Center starting this Monday.
Passport days are returning to the Newberg campus next week. If you are planning to travel internationally, you will need a current passport to get into other countries. A representative from the post office will be on hand to facilitate the process of getting you a new passport or renewing your old one.
To review the current fees for passports, visit this link. Passport days will be Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Klages Center (Room 231).
Passport days are also open to the public, so please feel free to share this with your friends and family. Payment can be made by either cash or check. You must have the exact amount if you are paying by cash.
You will need the following two pieces of ID with you when you arrive:
Two types of passports are available – Passport Book and Passport Card. The card is not good for any flights. You must have the book if you are flying out of the country.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.
Ruth Baker would like to invite the university’s women employees to a salad luncheon (come-and-go format) this Monday, Sept. 26, in Canyon Commons, Room 101 (this replaces the salad supper events from previous years).
Ruth’s hope is this change in schedule and format will be more accommodating to schedules and provide opportunities for fellowship and in making new acquaintances. The luncheon, catered by Bon Appetit, will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Please RSVP to Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.
Do you know someone who is a nurse practitioner/physicians assistant? The Health and Counseling Center has an immediate opening for a nurse practitioner/physicians assistant to provide health care to the George Fox community. In addition, we have an immediate opening for a registered nurse.
These positions are perfect for individuals who would like to have the breaks and summers off and/or have children who would like to attend the university! It’s a friendly, fast-paced environment treating some of the nicest students in the country. Particularly for the NP/PA position, even if the individual is currently employed, we would greatly appreciate you bringing this position to their attention and forwarding their contact information to Bill Buhrow (bbuhrow@georgefox.edu) so we can follow up to see if they have any interest.
More info on both positions can be found at this link, or they can contact Bill at 503-554-2340. Thanks for helping us locate the right person for this pivotal position.
Howard Macy, professor emeritus of religion and biblical studies at George Fox, will lead the “Turning of the Page” of The Saint John’s Bible – Vol. 1, The Pentateuch, tomorrow (Friday) at 4 p.m. in the MLRC. Come and learn from this expert in Old Testament studies about the artistry and meaning of this historic masterpiece!
Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.
Father Martin Tavares of St. Peter Catholic Church in Newberg will provide some teaching on Catholic theology, then celebrate Mass, from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Canyon Commons Room 103. The entire event will be in Spanish, with coffee and light refreshments to follow.
Fr. Tavares, a native of Mexico, studied at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome and at Mount Angel Seminary. He moved to Newberg in July of this year.
Chapel credit is available to students. All are welcome to attend.
Contact Rob Bohall (rbohall@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Are you interested in engaging in dialogue about current issues in our society?
We are hosting an event, Matheteis, designed to provide space for faculty, staff/administrators and students to discuss difficult topics that lead to learning and understanding. Those who attend will have the opportunity to listen and learn from our four panelists as they answer a series of questions. Afterwards, attendees will have the chance to ask questions themselves and join the discussion.
Our first gathering for this year’s series will be Thursday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. in Canyon Commons, and the topic will be “Faith, Race and Politics.†Follow this link to RSVP. There is no cost to attend, and snacks will be provided. This event is sponsored by the intercultural life office. Chapel credit is available for students!
Questions or concerns? Contact Mikaela Smith at smithm16@georgefox.edu.
Passport days are returning to the Newberg campus next week. If you are planning to travel internationally, you will need a current passport to get into other countries. A representative from the post office will be on hand to facilitate the process of getting you a new passport or renewing your old one.
To review the current fees for passports, visit this link. Passport days will be Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Klages Center (Room 231).
Passport days are also open to the public, so please feel free to share this with your friends and family. Payment can be made by either cash or check. You must have the exact amount if you are paying by cash.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.
Contemplative Worship is happening today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in the Prayer Chapel! Come join us in a time of prayer as we engage in the Lectio Divina tradition. Elective chapel credit is available!
Please join us on Wednesday, Sept. 28, for a retirement celebration to honor Linda Sartwell and her 25 years of service in Mail Services. Come share memories and stories as she gets ready to head off into the sunset.
We will gather from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons (Room 101). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at 503-554-2551 or rsilver@georgefox.edu.
Hello fellow swing members! This Saturday, Sept. 24, we will host a special guest, Jesse, who will be teaching Shim Sham from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Then, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., we will have open dancing with Jesse as the deejay.
Then, to change things up, between 9 and 10 p.m. we will be learning blues for people who want to stick around. Please note that blues may not be for everyone, but please come try it out! And don’t forget we have switched venues to Roberts Center 117.
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Rooney at mrooney14@georgefox.edu.
