Join us for Chinese lab tonight

October 5th, 2015

Interested in learning some Chinese? Come to Chinese lab tonight (Tuesday) from 7 to 8 p.m. in Lemmons 2. Free snacks and drinks provided!

Questions? Contact Sihui Zhu at szhu13@georgefox.edu.

Homecoming Tug of War

October 4th, 2015

Do you want to play Tug of War on the football field under the lights? Come play Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Stoffer Family Stadium. Prizes will be offered! This event is sponsored by SAAC (Student Athletic Advisory Committee).

Questions? Please contact Bryant Quinn at bquinn12@georgefox.edu

Homecoming nominations

October 4th, 2015

Homecoming Week starts today (Monday), which means Homecoming Court nominations are now open! To vote, click here. Nominations will close at 11:59 p.m. tonight (Monday).

Each prince and princess will be announced on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 6. The Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at halftime during our homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Questions? Please contact ASC at asc@georgefox.edu.

Men’s Bible Study

October 4th, 2015

Every Monday and Wednesday we will be meeting at 9 a.m. in the Prayer Chapel. Our focus will be on creating men who are bold and open about their faith. Another focus will be becoming aware of our opportunities to serve God as he calls us!

This is an event designed for men at George Fox who are committed to Christ. Please bring a Bible, experiences, and a willingness to be real and bold.

Questions? Please contact Michael McCleskey at mccleskey13@georgefox.edu.

RSVP to attend Google presentation on campus Thursday

October 4th, 2015

Google is coming to campus and they want to meet our students! Reps from the company will be here Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Cap and Gown Room. Here is the schedule:

  • 10:50-11:40 a.m. – Tech Talk: Innovative Ideas for Bringing the Next Billion Users Online
  • 11:40 a.m – 1 p.m. – Lunch with Google Engineers (food provided)

Over a billion people live in parts of the world with severely constrained Internet access. Shortages of infrastructure, of literacy and of market incentives contribute to disconnecting these individuals from economic opportunities, education and political activity. But many people are refusing to settle for the status quo. This talk will explore some creative approaches to joining cyberspace that people have developed to overcome their technical challenges within their limited resources.

They’ll finish by talking about Google’s internships and full-time positions for technical students, as well as an opportunity for mock interviews.

Students may RSVP at this link. For more information, contact Kaitlyn Ragan in the IDEA Center (kragan@georgefox.edu).

Youngsters invited to join Penn Pals club

October 4th, 2015

Pennington FacebookOur mascot, Pennington, is looking for new friends (12 and younger) to join his Penn Pals kids club. Do you know of some young people who would be interested? Members get a T-shirt, tickets to games, opportunities to meet and hang out with our Bruin athletes, and more!

Learn more about Penn Pals and join at this link.

Earthkeeping is topic of tonight’s LACI lecture

October 4th, 2015

Join us tonight (Monday) in Hoover 105 to hear Cherice Bock, an adjunct professor at George Fox, present “Restorative Earthkeeping and Global Development.” The same presentation will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. and again from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests are asked to attend the later session.

Bock will address questions including “What is the balance between using our brains to advance human ingenuity and well-being, and recognizing the limits of our planet? At what point do we have enough? And who is our neighbor?” Her presentation is the fifth in the “Majority World and the West” series.

Questions? Contact Ron Mock at ext. 2680 or rmock@georgefox.edu.

Need help with APA formatting? Attend Thursday workshop

October 4th, 2015

Need help with APA style for writing assignments? We have a workshop for you.

Sue O’Donnell, associate professor of psychology, will cover American Psychological Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in APA style, at an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Using APA Format Effectively,” this Thursday, Oct. 8, from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

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

Encourage students to attend APA formatting workshop Thursday

October 4th, 2015

Know students who need help with APA style for writing assignments? We have a workshop for them.

Sue O’Donnell, associate professor of psychology, will cover American Psychological Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in APA style, at an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Using APA Format Effectively,” this Thursday, Oct. 8, from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

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

Passport Day returns to Newberg campus Oct. 7-8

October 4th, 2015

It’s back … Passport Day! Do you need a new passport? Do you need to renew your passport? If you answered yes to either one of these questions, then you will not want to miss this opportunity.

On Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 7-8, the university will host a representative from the Dundee Post Office to take your photo and help you process your passport application. This piece of document is very important if you intend to travel outside of the country. Listed below are Passport Day details:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 7 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 8 – 9 a.m. – noon

Fees:

Adult first-time applicants (age 16 years and older who do not currently hold a valid passport book or card)

  • Adult Passport and Card, $140 + $25 (execution fee)
  • Adult Passport Book, $110 + $25 (execution fee)
  • Adult Passport Card, $30 + $25 (execution fee)

Adult renewal applicants (age 16 years and older who currently hold a valid passport book or card)

  • Adult Passport and Card, $140
  • Adult Passport Book, $110
  • Adult Passport Card, $30

You can read more on the price and regulations at this link. The picture fee is $15. If you wish to save a little bit of cash, you are more than welcome to get your picture taken at places such as Walgreens or Costco.

Both sessions will take place in the Cap and Gown Room on the Newberg campus. Please note that when you arrive to have your passport done you will need to pay at that time, and you can only pay by either cash or check (no credit cards will be accepted).

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at 503-554-2551, or rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Ushers needed for upcoming show ‘Tartuffe’

October 4th, 2015

See the our main-stage fall comedy show for free! The theatre department needs ushers for Tartuffe.

We need a total of five ushers to help seat people and take tickets. It’s an easy volunteer job, and the best part is that the ushers can see the show for free if they agree to usher at least twice.

Show dates are Thursdays through Saturdays, Oct. 22-24 and Oct. 29-31, at 7:30 p.m. We also have a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on Nov. 1.

If you are interested, please email Lisa Leyendekker at lleyendekker14@georgefox.edu for details.

International Club selling tickets to Trail Blazers game

October 4th, 2015

Are you a basketball fan? Do you watch NBA games? If so, this is the event for you! We are taking a group of students and employees to watch an NBA preseason game. Here is the information:

  • Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors
  • Time/Date: Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.
  • Location: Moda Center (transportation provided)
  • Ticket Cost: $35/person

Our club is selling tickets to the game right now! We bought tickets at a closer location this time than previous years, so you will have a better experience at the game. We have reserved 40 tickets.

To purchase tickets, you can email us with your name and phone number or come to the International House, first-come first-serve! Your seat will be secured after you pay the $35. Act fast and come watch the game with us!

Student surveys: Process for distribution

October 4th, 2015

Need to send out a student survey? The following guidelines have been established for the distribution of student surveys. Faculty members are encouraged to help facilitate this process.

Please follow these guidelines when submitting student surveys for mass distribution. Send your surveys to Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) in the student life office. Your approved survey request should include all of the following:

  1. Your name and email address (may include the list of names from those in your group)
  2. Course name and professor
  3. Approval for distribution granted by: _______________________ (list department)
  4. Short, catchy blurb about the survey no more than 35 words in length
  5. A tested, workable link to the survey

An email with all submitted surveys will be sent to all students once a week (on Wednesdays). An identical Daily Bruin announcement will be submitted at the same time to the student Daily Bruin forum. The following disclaimer will be attached to the email and the Daily Bruin announcement:

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.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon if you have any questions about this process.

ArtTalk hosts graphic designers from US Collective

October 4th, 2015

Tonight (Monday) from 6 to 7 p.m. two graphic designers from US Collective, Tom Ahn and Nic Sanchez, will speak at the Chehalem Cultural Center as part of the university’s ongoing ArtTalk series. US Collective is a decentralized design collective involving artists in Los Angeles, Texas and New York City. The group works on projects that engage communities and start conversations.

All are welcome to come listen, learn and be a part of the conversation. ArtTalks are every Monday night from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St.

This week’s home athletic events

October 4th, 2015
  • Saturday, Oct. 10, 1:30 p.m. – Football vs. Lewis & Clark, Stoffer Family Stadium
  • Sunday, Oct. 11, noon – Women’s soccer vs. Linfield, Austin Sports Complex

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.

$500 drawing featured at Study Abroad Fair tomorrow

October 4th, 2015

Before you can change the world, let the world chang​e you! Study abroad for a semester.

Join us at the Study Abroad Fair tomorrow (Tuesday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the EHS Atrium.

Come learn about opportunities to study abroad for a semester through George Fox! Representatives from more than 10 different ​study abroad ​programs ​representing​​ ​programs in more than 35 ​countries will be available for questions and information. Everyone is welcome!

Students who attend will have the opportunity to be entered into a $500 drawing that will be applied to the program fee or an airline ticket when they participate in a George Fox-approved study abroad program.​ Students will also be eligible for four $25 gift certificates to either the Coffee Cottage or Newberg Bakery.

Faculty, please let your students know about this event.

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

University Players perform this Friday during homecoming

October 4th, 2015

Join the George Fox University Players this Friday, Oct. 9, for their homecoming performance in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Time Will Tell,” a 50-minute performance involving stories from the actors’ lives, featuring music and theatre exploring the theme “Time Will Tell.”

Free admission!

Questions? Contact Cambria Herrera at cherrera12@georgefox.edu.

Blazer tickets sold by International Club

October 1st, 2015

Are you a basketball fan? Do you watch NBA games? If so, this is the event for you! We are taking a group of students to watch an NBA preseason game. Here is the information:

  • Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors
  • Time/Date: Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.
  • Location: Moda Center (transportation provided)
  • Ticket Cost: $35/person

Our club is selling tickets to the game right now! We bought tickets at a closer location this time than previous years, so you will have a better experience at the game. We have reserved 40 tickets.

To purchase tickets, you can email us with your name and phone number or come to the International House, first-come first-serve! Your seat will be secured after you pay the $35. Act fast and come watch the game with us!

World’s Got Talent auditions start Oct. 6

October 1st, 2015

World’s Got Talent is looking for students, employees and alumni who want to showcase their ethnic or cultural heritage through a performance. Singers, dancers, spoken-word artists, all types of performing artists and storytellers are welcome.

The first audition date is on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 8:30 p.m. in the Wheeler Dance Studio! To sign up for an audition time or a later date, click here. Registration will close Oct. 16!

World’s Got Talent will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. If you have any questions, please contact Sierra Brambila at sbrambila13@georgefox.edu. This event is sponsored by the Office of Spiritual and Intercultural Life.

Come swing dance this Saturday

October 1st, 2015

There will be great company, awesome music, and you don’t even have to know how to dance. We’ll teach you all the moves from basic to advanced.

Please come join in the fun with us on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Foxhole.

Questions? Please contact Xiaoru Chen at xchen13@georgefox.edu.