Ushers needed for midyear commencement

November 20th, 2014

Want to be a part of midyear commencement in Miller Gymnasium? Come help out as an usher!

We are in need of 14 people for the Saturday, Dec. 13, ceremony from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Duties include passing out programs, guiding people to their seats and assisting guests.

Please email Jennifer Kepler (jkepler@georgefox.edu) to let us know of your interest.

Simeon Brown performs recital tomorrow in Bauman

November 20th, 2014

Come support student Simeon Brown, a junior music performance and electrical engineering major, who will perform his junior recital on violin tomorrow (Saturday) at 6 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Admission is free.

Among the pieces Simeon will perform will be Sonata for Violin and Piano in D Major (Beethoven), String Quartet No. 2 in D Major (Borodin) and Partita No. 1 in B Minor (Bach). Among the guests joining him will be Barbara Stewart and Isaac Pauley.

Senior Research: Disability in the Workplace

November 20th, 2014

This four-question survey is for a senior social work research project on the subject of disability in the workplace at George Fox University, and has been approved by Human Resources. If you are George Fox faculty and staff, your participation is much appreciated. The survey will remain open until Dec. 1.

Disability in the Workplace

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.

Senior’s play about peacemaking in Northern Ireland performed Saturday

November 20th, 2014

Come support our theatre program this Saturday, Nov. 22, with a staged reading of A Stone’s Throw, a new play written by senior theatre major Olivia Anderson. The play is a 90-minute dramatic exploration of Quaker peacemaking efforts in Derry, Northern Ireland, in the 1980s. It will be presented in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Last summer, Olivia was fortunate enough to receive a Richter Grant to do research and write a play about Quaker peacemaking. She traveled to England to interview John and Diana Lampen and interviewed Margaret O’Donnell in Derry, Northern Ireland. Olivia heard countless stories about the Peace and Reconciliation Group and has spent the last six months crafting a play around their experiences.

Come join us!

LinkedIn workshops offered today

November 19th, 2014

Two workshops will be offered today (Thursday) in the IDEA Center. If you just need some help, at any point in creating your profile, come from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. If you need help with specific positions you are interested in, come receive assistance from 5 to 6 p.m.

Questions? Please contact Jaclyn Simmons at jsimmons12@georgefox.edu.

Fox & Friends Story Night is tonight

November 19th, 2014

The next Fox & Friends event is tonight (Thursday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m.! Meet in the Bruin Den at 6:45 p.m. if you would like to join in!

This month’s event is a Story Night; students and residents will be sharing life stories, poems, monologues and more. Come and enjoy the stories of others and maybe even tell some of your own. There will be drinks and cookies served!

Questions? Please contact Rebekah Harding at rharding12@georgefox.edu.

Greenroom is cancelled

November 19th, 2014

Greenroom, previously scheduled for tonight, is cancelled. Greenroom will resume Thursday, Dec. 4, after Thanksgiving break.

OEN meeting is cancelled

November 19th, 2014

The face-to-face event, previously scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21, has been cancelled.

Questions? Please contact Jaclyn Simmons at jsimmons12@georgefox.edu.

ASC finance assistant position is available

November 19th, 2014

Interested in gaining experience in finance and student leadership? ASC is now accepting applications for an assistant to the vice president of finance. Find a full job description here.

Questions? Contact Haley Knieling at hknieling13@georgefox.edu.

Students for Life Movie Night

November 19th, 2014

What does it mean to be pro-life through difficult situations? Come explore tough questions with us at the showing of the film Rape and Other Exceptions. We will learn how to better respond to our friends in difficult circumstances.

The movie night will be shown tonight (Thursday) at 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 102. Chapel credit is available. It is also our last Students For Life meeting of the semester. See you there!

Questions? Please email studentsforlifegfu@gmail.com.

Join us for Urban Outreach tonight!

November 19th, 2014

Come and be a part of Urban Outreach tonight (Thursday)! We will be going to Portland and Salem at 5:30 p.m., leaving from the Bruin Den. For those of you going to Salem, we will be sharing a Thanksgiving meal with our friends in the park, and all are welcome.

Hope to see you there!

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

Operation Christmas Child sale is today

November 19th, 2014

You still have time to fill out a box for Operation Christmas Child! And we have made it easy for you. During lunch today (Thursday), we will have a mini-store set up where you can buy items to put in the boxes. Swing by the Bruin Den anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Remember that boxes are due by tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 21) by 2 p.m. in the Bruin Den.

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

Student Surveys: Thank you for participating

November 19th, 2014

Survey #1 – Our class is exploring different types of health disparities in the community. Our group is focusing on diabetes. Please help us out by taking this survey!

Click this link: Diabetes Survey

Questions? Email Kendra at leek12@georgefox.edu

​Survey #2 – Here is a three-question survey that will take 30 seconds of your time. We are using this survey for our LACI project. Thanks so much for your help! ​

Click this link: Islam in the West

Questions? Email Katie at ksitch11@georgefox.edu

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.

Come support men’s basketball team this week

November 19th, 2014

Bruin fans: The basketball season kicked off last weekend with the Bruins Tip-Off Classic here at George Fox. The women went 2-0 and are off to a fantastic start.

The men take the court for the first time at home this weekend at 6 p.m. on Friday (vs. California Tech) and 7 p.m. on Saturday (vs. Northwest of Washington). Entry is free for George Fox employees and their immediate families. Students get in free as well with their ID card. Other ticket information is available here.

Saint John’s Bible workshop open to faculty Friday

November 19th, 2014

“Making use of the Saint John’s Bible in the Classroom – A Workshop for Faculty” will be presented from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) in Pennington 102. Brad Neary, director of the Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program, will join with faculty members to show how to make use of the Saint John’s Bible in teaching. Here is the schedule:

  • 10-10:30 a.m.: Viewing the Saint John’s Bible (Vol. 6, The Gospels and Acts) and consulting with Neary
  • 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Presentation by Neary on the making of the Saint John’s Bible and the significance of its artwork
  • 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.: Continuing consultation and discussion with Neary, including individualized discussions of how to make use of the Saint John’s Bible in the classroom

Faculty bringing their laptops will be able to download the artistic images of the Saint John’s Bible; box lunches will be provided for those who request them from Paula Hampton.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

All invited to Saint John’s Bible presentation Friday

November 19th, 2014

All students and employees are invited to attend a special session, “Illuminating the Word – the Making of the Saint John’s Bible,” from 9 to 9:50 a.m. tomorrow (Friday) in Lemmons 8. Brad Neary, director of the Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program, will make a PowerPoint presentation on the making and significance of the Saint John’s Bible.

As part of George Fox University’s “A Year with the Saint John’s Bible” celebration, Volume 6 (The Gospels and Acts) will be available for viewing.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Come worship at chapel tonight

November 18th, 2014

Come hear from Rusty St. Cyr in chapel tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. He will be preaching from Matthew 28 on the ‘Great Commission’. The Dance Company will also be joining us in chapel for a special performance. See you there! Chapel credit is available.

For more information please visit spirituallife.georgefox.edu or email spirituallife@georgefox.edu

Last Mu Kappa Meeting this semester

November 18th, 2014

Come to the International House tonight (Wednesday) at 8:15 p.m. for the final Mu Kappa Club meeting of the semester! We will have cupcakes from the Newberg Bakery and Dave Johnstone, our faculty advisor and Dean of Students, will speak to us about his experience as a missionary kid. Feel free to come and go as you please.

Questions? Please contact Carrie Stotts at stottsc12@georgefox.edu.

Interested in a one-year MBA program?

November 18th, 2014

Today (Wednesday) in Hoover 104, there will be a casual meeting from 12 to 2 p.m.  Lunch will be provided. All guests will be eligible to enter our drawing for a $100 Amazon giftcard. Feel free to drop in even if you just have a few minutes in between classes. All majors are welcome!

Questions? Please contact Ty Sohlman at tsohlman@georgefox.edu.

BlueZone Store hiring temporary team members

November 18th, 2014

The BlueZone Store is hiring temporary team members to assist for finals week and for “spring rush” week. If you are interested in applying, please go to nebook.com and click on “Careers” to apply!