Nationally renowned flutist performs in Bauman Saturday

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.

Apply now to be an ASC leader in 2016-17

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.

Film ‘Selma’ shows in Foxhole this Sunday

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.

Today’s ARC workshop offers tips on starting semester well

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.

RA Applications are due today!

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.

Nike reps on campus Friday to talk about summer internships

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.

Help the Academic Resource Center help you

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.

Encourage students to attend Christian Camp Job Fair

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.

Christian Camp Job Fair meets in EHS Atrium Thursday

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.

ARC hosts workshop tomorrow on starting semester well

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.

Global Ministry Fair happening in EHS Atrium today

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!

Join in fun of Fox and Friendsview game night Thursday

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.

Winter musical, ‘The Spitfire Grill,’ opens next week

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.

Come support university’s a cappella group at Jan. 30 competition

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.

ARC hosts workshop on how to start semester well

January 19th, 2016

Know of students who need 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 time management, 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. Encourage students to attend.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Custodial work study positions still available

January 19th, 2016

Still need a job? The custodial department still has openings across campus doing a variety of tasks, including cleaning bathrooms, classrooms, offices, lobbies and stairs.

You must be available to work two hours every day Monday through Friday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in most of the positions. The hourly wage is $9.25. You will receive individual training from your supervisor for your particular assigned area.

If interested, go to this page, click the “Placement Questionnaire” link and fill out the form completely, giving us as much information as possible indicating any preference of your work schedule, assigned work area, and/or supervisor. This will help us place you easier. Print it off and either mail or deliver it to plant services (Box #6446) with a completed Student Application.

Copies of the Placement Questionnaire are also available at plant services. After we have reviewed your information and have assigned you to a specific area, you will be notified to come to plant services to sign an offer letter and complete any additional paperwork in order to start working.

If you have any questions, please email Dwayne Astleford at dastlefo@georgefox.edu.

Know students who may be interested in working at Nike?

January 19th, 2016

Know students who might be interested in working at Nike? Encourage them to bring their 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 our students 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.

See this link for a detailed job description. Contact Kaitlyn Ragan (kragan@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Interested in being an ASC leader next year?

January 19th, 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.

Time to send in your ‘Student Collective’ yearbook photo

January 19th, 2016

It’s that time! Send in your very own photo to be included in our yearbook, The Student Collective! The submission deadline is Saturday, Jan. 30.

Reminder: This is how you will be remembered for the 2015-16 year! Make sure to choose an image that is special to you and represents your individuality.

Submission guidelines are here.

Questions? Write ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu.

Spring Serve info meeting set for tonight after chapel

January 19th, 2016

Are you interested in leading or participating in a serve trip over spring break? We are looking for both student and faculty leaders. There will be an informational meeting tonight (Wednesday) after chapel (8 p.m.) in Bauman Auditorium.

This year’s trips are going to:

  • Camp Attitude, a not-for-profit Christian organization dedicated to providing a unique faith-based camping experience for families in the disability community
  • Flying H Ranch, a ranch 30 miles west of Yakima, Wash., that ministers to at-risk youth
  • Urban Impact in Seattle, where the focus will be on building relationships and serving in the community through the local church
  • Mending Wings, a nonprofit Native American youth organization located on the Yakama Reservation in Washington state
  • Word Made Flesh in Los Angeles, where the focus will be to establish beloved community in a low-income neighborhood of the city

If you are interested in participating, applications are due no later than Friday, Feb. 12. If you would like to serve as a student leader, applications are due Saturday, Jan. 30. Applications and more details on each trip are available at this link.

Contact Mikayla Greenwell (mgreenwell12@georgefox.edu) with any questions.