January 20th, 2016
Come join the George Fox pep band for a few basketball games! We will play upbeat songs and provide T-shirts and free pizza for participants!
Here is the schedule …
- Thursday, Jan. 28, 5:45 p.m – Brief rehearsal in Ross, TBA
- Friday, Jan. 29 – Perform at 6 p.m. (women’s) and 8 p.m. (men’s) games
- Saturday, Feb. 6 – Perform at 4 p.m. (women’s) and 6 p.m. (men’s) games
- Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Perform at 6 p.m. (women’s) and 8 p.m. (men’s) games
Interested? Contact Ronnie Lagrone, pep band and drumline director, at drumbelly@aol.com.
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January 20th, 2016
Survivor Van is happening Thursday, Jan. 28! Think you have what it takes to survive? Two students from each class. One 15 passenger van. Students will compete to see who can survive in the van the longest.
Sign up ASAP to be entered into a raffle for the chance to participate.
Use this link to sign up and review the rules.
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January 20th, 2016
We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe living, learning and work setting for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:
- Sexual harassment
- Sexual assault
- Domestic violence
- Dating violence
- Stalking
- Harassment and discrimination
- Bias-related incidents and hate crimes
These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of this behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community.
Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to University personnel. For further descriptions of these policies, resources for support, and the process for reporting, please visit studenthandbook.georgefox.edu.
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January 20th, 2016
Faculty, please be sure to tell students about the Christian Camp Fair coming to campus today (Thursday). We will have 24 Christian camps on campus this to talk to students about a wide variety of paid summer positions across the nation.
This is a great chance to see what opportunities are out there at one convenient time and place. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the EHS Atrium.
Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Ragan at kragan@georgefox.edu.
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January 20th, 2016
Any summer job plans yet? We will have 24 Christian camps on campus today (Thursday) to talk to students about a wide variety of paid summer positions across the nation.
This is a great chance to see what opportunities are out there at one convenient time and place. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the EHS Atrium. Stop by anytime throughout the day!
Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Ragan at kragan@georgefox.edu.
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January 20th, 2016
Join the Department of Art and Design in welcoming guest artists Duncan Simcoe and Jonathan Puls to campus today (Thursday), as they unveil their show, “One to Me is Pleasure or Pain,” in the Minthorne Gallery.
An artist talk with Puls is scheduled today from 4:10 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105. An opening reception follows from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hoover lobby. The artist talk with Simcoe will be Monday, Jan. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Chehalem Cultural Center Ballroom (415 E. Sheridan St.).
The exhibit is a narrative painting show of two artists of faith. Simcoe teaches at Cal Baptist in Southern California, and Puls teaches at Biola.
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January 20th, 2016
The university community is welcome to a free concert this Saturday, Jan. 23, featuring a nationally renowned flutist. Jonathan Borja will be the guest recital performer for the Fox Flute Fest in Bauman Auditorium beginning at 5 p.m.
Borja will be accompanied by Jennifer Garrett on piano and assisted by Sophia Tegart, instructor of flute at George Fox. The program will include fantasies on themes form operas by Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Mozart and others.
With performances described as “the highlight of the evening†(Kansas City Star), Borja enjoys a varied career as a performer and educator. He was recently appointed to the faculty of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse as assistant professor of music to teach flute and music history. Borja has performed throughout the United States and Mexico and has appeared in master classes throughout the United States and Europe, studying with some of the world’s leading flutists.
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January 20th, 2016
Inform. Impact. Involve. Interested in being a pivotal leader on ASC next year? 2016-2017 Central Committee applications are now open! To apply and find out more information, click here.
Positions include president, executive vice president, VP of finance, VP of representation, VP of commuter life, VP of multicultural life, VP of activities & programs, and VP of marketing & communications.
Applications close Wednesday, Jan. 27.
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January 20th, 2016
In honor of MLK Day, the Black Student Union and Alliance will be showing Selma in the Foxhole at 4 p.m. this Sunday, Jan. 24, with a light discussion after.
There will be pizza, popcorn and drinks. We welcome everyone, including employees. So take a study break and join us!
Questions? Contact Markayla Shattuck at mshattuck13@georgefox.edu.
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January 20th, 2016
Need some help as a new semester gets underway? In an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Mischief Managed: How to Start the Semester Off Well,” ARC Coordinator Hannah Adderley will cover topics that include how to manage your time, building relationships with professors and developing study strategies.
The workshop is scheduled for today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:35 a.m. in Lemmons 8.
Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
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January 19th, 2016
RA Applications are due today (Wednesday)! Please be sure to bring all required pieces to the student life office by 5 p.m. and make sure your references are submitting the form.
For more information on the required elements of the application, please visit the reslife.georgefox.edu webpage.
Questions? E-mail Jenny Zaganiacz at jzaganiacz@georgefox.edu or stop by the student life office.
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January 19th, 2016
Bring your lunch into the Cap and Gown Room on Friday, Jan. 22, from noon to 1 p.m. to learn about summer positions at Nike.
Opportunities will be available to work with the Nike North America Customer Service (NACS) team over a 12-week contract that could give you introductory experience to different areas of Nike order management.
This Collegiate Summer Worker program is perfect for those interested in logistics, sales, supply chain, customer operations, order management, information solutions, process improvement, and project management.
Anyone is welcome to attend the information session to learn more about this amazing opportunity firsthand from Nike employees.
See this link for a detailed job description. Contact Kaitlyn Ragan (kragan@georgefox.edu) with questions.
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January 19th, 2016
The Academic Resource Center is open for business as of this week. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 1 to 10 p.m., and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. If you would like to have an ARC consultant come speak to your class about the services we offer, feel free to contact Melanie Mock at mmock@georgefox.edu.
If you are requiring that students visit the ARC or if you are hoping the ARC will facilitate writing groups for your class, please let us know by contacting Hannah Adderely at hadderely@georgefox.edu. To help facilitate our own work with your students, please consider sending along any support material, including assignment sheets and rubrics, to Hannah as well.
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January 19th, 2016
Faculty, please be sure to tell students about the Christian Camp Job Fair coming to campus Thursday, Jan. 21. We will have 24 Christian camps on campus this to talk to students about a wide variety of paid summer positions across the nation.
This is a great chance to see what opportunities are out there at one convenient time and place. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the EHS Atrium.
Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Ragan at kragan@georgefox.edu.
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January 19th, 2016
Any summer job plans yet? We will have 24 Christian camps on campus this Thursday, Jan. 21, to talk to students about a wide variety of paid summer positions across the nation.
This is a great chance to see what opportunities are out there at one convenient time and place. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the EHS Atrium. Stop by anytime throughout the day!
Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Ragan at kragan@georgefox.edu.
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January 19th, 2016
Need some help as a new semester gets underway? In an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Mischief Managed: How to Start the Semester Off Well,” ARC Coordinator Hannah Adderley will cover topics that include how to manage your time, building relationships with professors and developing study strategies.
The workshop is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:35 a.m. in Lemmons 8.
Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
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January 19th, 2016
Come to the Global Ministry Fair and meet representatives from different ministries focused around the world. If you want to learn more about how to use your medical, engineering, marketing and business, communication, teaching, or social services training in a missional setting, or are curious about potential internships or job opportunities, come to the EHS Atrium between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. today (Wednesday)!
Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.
Email Mikayla Greenwell (mgreenwell12@georgefox.edu) with questions. See you there!
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January 19th, 2016
Senior citizens, board games, fun conversations and potential friendships! Interested in connecting with the elderly folk? Come to the Fox and Friendsview game night this Thursday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. (notice the time change) in the Terrace Room at Friendsview Retirement Community, the building right across the street from the track.
We’ll meet in the Bruin Den around 6:20 p.m. to walk over there together. Feel free to bring your favorite board/card game. Refreshments will be provided.
Questions? Email Nissi Undurthi at nundurthi14@georgefox.edu.
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January 19th, 2016
Come support our theatre students at this winter’s musical presentation of The Spitfire Grill, directed by Rhett Luedtke.
Performances are in Wood-Mar Auditorium on Jan. 28-31 and Feb. 4-7. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the two Sunday matinees (Jan. 31 and Feb. 7), scheduled as 2 p.m. matinees.
Tickets are free for students for the two Thursday shows (Jan. 28 and Feb. 4). Employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket. Please bring your student or employee ID to the door when you attend the show. Additional tickets are $14 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 or older, and $8 for children under 12.
Tickets may be picked up/purchased at the Bruin Store or one hour prior to each show in Wood-Mar Auditorium. They are also available online at theatre.georgefox.edu. A synopsis of the show is also online.
Questions? See Kathy Harris in Minthorn 205 or email her at kharris@georgefox.edu.
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January 19th, 2016
Come support the George Fox a cappella group, Quakers and Notes, as they compete in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Northwest quarterfinals at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, at Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, in Tualatin.
Ten groups will be competing for a top-two spot. Those that do move on to the semifinal round in Los Angeles. Among the schools competing with George Fox in the quarterfinals are Oregon, Oregon State, Portland State, Southern Oregon and Central Washington.
In all, 341 groups are in the national tournament this year. Tickets are $16.74 for students and $22 for general admission. To get more information and/or purchase tickets, visit this link.
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