March 11th, 2016
Swing dancing is back in the Foxhole tonight (Saturday)! Our beginner lesson is at 6:30 p.m., and the advanced lesson starts at 7 p.m. Free dance is from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Hope to see you there!
Contact Xiaoru Chen (xchen13@georgefox.edu) for more information.
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March 10th, 2016
The university community is invited to the 2016 Spring Faculty Lecture, “Superheroes, School Counselors, Professional Identity & Getting the Job Done,” featuring Lori DeKruyf, PhD, professor of counseling and recipient of the 2014-15 Graduate Faculty Achievement Award for Research and Scholarship.
Join us this Tuesday, March 15, for the presentation. The lecture runs from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Lori will explore what happens when training and professional identity are at odds with job assignments – for “superheroes†and for school counselors – and offer suggestions as to what might be done. The event is sponsored by the Richter Committee and the Faculty Development Committee.
Prior to the lecture that evening, the 2016 Spring Richter Student Scholars Symposium is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Hoover lobby. Student scholars from George Fox graduate and undergraduate programs will present their research in a conversational poster format. Refreshments will be served in both the symposium and lecture.
Questions? Contact Kris Kays at kkays@georgefox.edu.
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March 10th, 2016
The university community is invited to attend a free lecture featuring William Schneidewind, author and professor of biblical studies at UCLA, on Thursday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. The lecture title is “A Short History of the Word of God: Old Testament, Dead Sea Scrolls, New Testament, Early and Modern Church.”
Schneidewind serves as the chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and holds the Kershaw Endowed Chair of Ancient Eastern Mediterranean Studies. He received a BA in religion from George Fox University (1984), an MA in historical geography from Jerusalem University College, and a PhD in Bible and Ancient Near East from Brandeis University (1992).
He has been a visiting scholar at the Hebrew University and a research fellow at the Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem. Schniedewind received George Fox’s 2013 Outstanding Alumnus Award. He is the author of five books, including How the Bible Became a Book, which has been translated into seven languages.
The William Penn Honors Program, College of Christian Studies and the George Fox Evangelical Seminary are sponsoring this lecture. Chapel credit is available.
Questions? Contact Roger Nam at rnam@georgefox.edu.
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March 10th, 2016
ASC applications are now open! We are looking for student leaders who want to inform, impact and involve others on our campus. There are more than 90 positions that are hired on with ASC, and we want you to be a part! Job descriptions are available on our website.
To apply for a subcommittee, visit this link. To apply to be a representative, visit this page.
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March 10th, 2016
Do you have a desire to lead our community in worship next year? Auditions for the Wednesday evening Vespers band are happening on Wednesday, March 16. Applications are here and due by Sunday, March 13.
Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson (jamiej@georgefox.edu).
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March 10th, 2016
We have a few more openings in our intentional living communities. We are looking for people who want to invest in others and be invested in (there will be components of mentorship and community-building workshops).
You’ll have the opportunity to be leaders in the suite area as well as work with your smaller group to build a community that cares and thinks about one another. Application is due by the end of tomorrow. Apply today!
You can apply as an individual or as a group. More info is available in the application.
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March 10th, 2016
Please complete your open enrollment election form online and submit an enrollment form for any benefit changes, or to elect for participation in the Flexible Spending Account(s) this year! The open enrollment deadline is today (Friday, March 11).
What You Need To Do: Whether or not you make any changes to your benefit plans, all benefit-eligible employees must complete the online Open Enrollment Election Form. You must be logged into your George Fox University email to complete this electronic form (which has been sent to you by email).
Benefit forms and summaries may be found on this webpage. We welcome your questions by phone, email or in person. Let us know how we can help as you consider the options in your benefit elections.
Contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu with any questions.
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March 10th, 2016
The Gospel. Worship. Fun. Square 1 is a completely student-led chapel elective (meaning you get credit) designed to get back to the simple, core elements of faith in Christ, to start “back at square one.â€
Join us at 6 p.m. in the Foxhole tonight (Friday) for time with each other worshipping Jesus, spending time in the Word, and enjoying each other’s company!
Contact Daniel McCleskey at dmccleskey13@georgefox.edu with any questions.
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March 10th, 2016
The undefeated women’s basketball team is heading to Saint Paul, Minn., to compete in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament! Come watch the game against Texas-Tyler today (Friday) at our official viewing party in Hoover 105, complete with snacks and extra Bruin spirit. The doors will open at 3:15 p.m. (game tips off at 3:30 p.m.).
If the Bruins win today, they will play on Saturday at 5 p.m. We will host a viewing party in Hoover 105 for that game as well, with doors opening at 4:45 p.m.
You can keep up on all the latest news on our athletics website.
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March 10th, 2016
Tonight (Friday), all are invited to an 8 p.m. all-campus dance at the Chehalem Cultural Center! The theme is “Motown,” and the event is sponsored by the Black Student Union and Alliance.
Bring your dancing shoes because it’s bound to be a great time. In addition to the dance, we’ll host a contest for the best dressed of the evening! Use #bsuamotown on Instagram to win. The Chehalem Cultural Center is located at 415 E. Sheridan St.
Questions? Email Danayit Tsegaye at dtsegaye15@georgefox.edu.
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March 10th, 2016
Saturday, March 12, noon & 2 p.m. – Softball vs. Pacific Lutheran, Morse Athletic Complex
Saturday, March 12, noon – Women’s lacrosse vs. Pacific, Austin Sports Complex
Sunday, March 13, 2 p.m. – Softball vs. Pacific Lutheran, Morse Athletic Complex
Sunday, March 13, noon – Women’s lacrosse vs. Linfield, Austin Sports Complex
Sunday, March 13, 11 a.m. – Women’s tennis vs. Pacific Lutheran, George Fox Tennis Courts
For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.
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March 10th, 2016
We have just been informed by Habitat for Humanity that construction will begin Wednesday, March 16, on their new building in the gravel lot we lease. The last day to park in that lot will be Tuesday, March 15.
For those who usually use that lot, we recommend parking in the Le Shana lot at the corner of Villa and Fulton streets. We apologize for the short notice.
Questions? Email Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.
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March 10th, 2016
Five staff and administrator positions are currently open. Listed in order of recency, they are:
- Administrative Assistant, College of Engineering
- Graduate Admissions Counselor, College of Business (Portland Center)
- Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
- Web Designer
- Associate Registrar (internal candidates only, please. Contact Kera Hallman at khallman@georgefox.edu for information or to apply)
The link to each of these position announcements can be found at jobs.georgefox.edu. If you know of someone you believe might provide a good fit for any of these jobs, please refer the person to the website for information about the job and instructions about applying.
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March 10th, 2016
Are you interested in getting highly desired skills that could jump-start your career, no matter what your major? Then consider applying for the George Fox/BendPoly Summer Academy to be held on campus this June and July.
You’ll get top-notch training in the tools and strategies of digital marketing, taught by industry leaders from places like Google. Digital marketing is a dynamic, growing field that uses online and mobile platforms to entertain, engage and inform.
Here are the details:
- June 6-July 28
- Free, plus you earn a $1,000 stipend upon completion
- Application deadline April 22, or until filled
- BendPoly website and online application
- Open to all current students, including seniors graduating in April
Whether you want to work for Nike or World Vision, every company and organization is looking for people with these skills. By completing this program, you will be a sought-after candidate for high-paying opportunities. So whether you are an engineering, art and design, business or philosophy student, your unique skills can be used in digital marketing.
Today’s info sessions:
- 10 a.m. in lobby of Pennington House
- 11 a.m. in the faculty lounge in Ross
- Noon in Hoover 103 (@GFUbizcareers)
- 2 p.m. in the Digital Marketing class in Stevens 208
- 3 p.m. in Stevens 207
- 3:30 p.m. in the IDEA Center lobby
Questions? Contact Steve Leijon at sleijon@georgefox.edu.
Faculty, please tell your students about this opportunity.
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March 10th, 2016
The undergraduate admissions office is seeking awesome students to work as interns with the admissions counselors and in coordinating events. This is a great opportunity to get professional internship experience without the long commute!
We are seeking energetic, personable and detailed-oriented candidates who seek academic credit or qualify for federal student employment.
Applications and job descriptions are currently available for the 2016-17 school year and can be picked up in the admissions office on the second floor of the Stevens Center. Applications must be returned to the office no later than Friday, March 18, at 5 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Hurlbut (bhurlbut14@georgefox.edu) or Abby Burgess (aburgess@georgefox.edu).
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March 10th, 2016
Do you have a heart for ministry? Are you interested in exploring storytelling as a form of worship?
If so, you may be interested in auditioning for the University Players, a touring theatre ensemble that travels to churches, schools, prisons and other gatherings.
Auditions will be held in the Bauman Greenroom today (Friday), between 10 and 11:50 a.m., in 50-minute blocks, with each block consisting of the following:
- A group warm-up and improv. Please come in comfortable clothing, prepared to move freely.
- Individual-prepared monologues. Bring a two- to three-minute story of a significant event in your own life, told in the first person. This does not need to be memorized, but must be well rehearsed, and must be no longer than three minutes.
- Individual musical offerings. Prepare a short musical moment, 10 to 30 seconds long, using any instrument you choose. A piano will be available. Even if you don’t consider yourself a “musician,†this can be a simple lyric on a penny whistle or a rhythm on a creative music-making object like a rubber band, a cardboard box, or a cookie sheet with gravel.
- Optional: Other unique skills are also welcome! You are invited to come prepared to delight us with a handstand or juggling or … you name it. Show us something interesting.
If you have any more questions about The University Players, auditions, or the group’s scheduling requirements for next year, please email JeanneAnn Faris at jfaris15@georgefox.edu.
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March 10th, 2016
Join us tonight (Friday) after Square 1 for a showing of the documentary Linsanity, a film that follows the life and faith journey of Jeremy Lin, the first Asian American to play in the NBA.
Food and snacks will be provided, along with a brief discussion following the film. Join us at 8 p.m. in the Foxhole.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Chan at schan12@georgefox.edu.
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March 10th, 2016
Come join us tomorrow (Saturday) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the George Fox Community Garden! Didn’t know we had a community garden? Well we do … and it’s wonderful!
We’ll continue preparing the garden space for the upcoming season and have some fun getting our hands in the dirt together as a community. The garden is located on the corner of Crestview and Villa (near the Austin Sports Complex). You can check out our Facebook page for more information.
If you are interested in attending and would like a ride, or if you have any other questions, please email Patrick Petrie at ppetrie12@georgefox.edu.
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March 10th, 2016
All are welcome to a Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture this Monday, March 14, when Abigail Favale, an assistant professor of English and a faculty fellow in the William Penn Honors Program, speaks on the topic “What is Sex For?” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
If sex is the god of popular culture, what is this god like? In this lecture, Favale will raise philosophical and theological questions about the meaning of sex and its depiction in contemporary American culture.
The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Christianity and Pop Culture.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
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March 10th, 2016
Swing dancing is back in the Foxhole tomorrow night (Saturday)! Our beginner lesson is at 6:30 p.m., and the advanced lesson starts at 7 p.m. Free dance is from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Hope to see you there!
Contact Xiaoru Chen (xchen13@georgefox.edu) for more information.
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