Nominations for Mr. Bruin due today!

January 30th, 2014

The nomination box for Mr. Bruin is outside of the ASC offices this week.

Friday (Jan. 31) is the last day for nominations for Mr. Bruin.

The box will be outside of the ASC offices, so drop a name in the box to nominate who you think should be the next Mr. Bruin.

Late-night swing dance tonight!

January 30th, 2014

Come get your swing on in the Bruin Grounds tonight (Friday) at 10 p.m!

There will be a lesson first, so even if you’re a beginner, by the end you will be a master of swing. Bring a friend and dance the night away.

Housing Deposit Information for Fall 2014

January 30th, 2014

This is a reminder that students need to pay a $150 non-refundable housing deposit to participate in housing selection (info available at this link) for the 2014-15 academic year. After housing assignments have been made this deposit will be held and applied toward future charges.

Housing deposits can be paid in Student Financial Services (SFS) on the first floor of the Stevens Center through March 20. Before you pay you should be aware of the following:

1. Your student account must be paid in full. If on a payment plan, your February payment (or March payment if after March 1) must be received and any amount not covered by your payment plan must be paid.

2. Regardless of who pays the deposit, each student must stop by SFS. If the deposit is accepted you will receive a Housing Deposit Confirmation slip. This slip is needed as a record of payment.

3. A payment received in any other way won’t be processed as a deposit, but instead will overpay the account or be applied toward the next monthly payment. SFS routinely refunds over-payments, so if you get a refund check you are not expecting please stop by to confirm the status of your deposit.

Continue to watch for more information about housing selection in the next several weeks.

For additional details about the selection process or the housing deposit, please visit the Housing and Residence Life website here.

Email housing@georgefox.edu with questions.

Human trafficking discussed in Monday’s LACI lecture

January 30th, 2014

All are invited to the second installment of the spring Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture series this Monday, Feb. 3, when Amanda Marshall, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, speaks from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation ties into our theme “State of the World.”

Marshall will speak on the topic “Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery in America,” in which she will discuss the plague of human trafficking from an international, national and local perspective. As part of her presentation, she will include recent research and responses to child sex trafficking in Oregon.

The same session is presented from 4:40 to 5:40 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.

Upcoming Bruin home sports events; ‘Pink Zone’ date change

January 30th, 2014

Saturday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Pacific Lutheran (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Pacific Lutheran (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)

‘Pink Zone’ Date: The “Pink Zone” National Girls and Women in Sports Day will be Saturday, Feb. 8, when the Bruin men and women take on Lewis & Clark. A story in Thursday’s The Daily Bruin incorrectly reported “Pink Zone” was tomorrow; please note this date change!

On Feb. 8, come decked out in pink as the Bruins play their “breast cancer awareness” games. There will be T-shirt giveaways and a prize for the person wearing the “most pink.” More on “Pink Zone” can be found here.

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

All are welcome to International Chapel this morning

January 30th, 2014

All are invited to join us for International Chapel today (Friday) from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in the International Center/Cultural House. This week, Maria Tang will share what it means to know God in her life. Maria has been a friend of George Fox international students for many years. She understands what it means to be an international student and how that influences relationship with God.

You are welcome to come, listen, ask questions and be encouraged. International Chapel, designed to help us better understand what it means to be a Christian, is eligible for chapel elective credit.

Contact Dianna McIntyre (dmcintyre@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

James Project needs volunteers for Saturday’s service at 5 Rock Ranch

January 29th, 2014

James Project, our student-led community service outreach ministry, is going out to serve 5 Rock Ranch this Saturday, Feb. 1.

Who: 5 Rock Ranch is a James Project favorite. Located outside of Yamhill, 5 Rock is a beautiful ranch and ministry dedicated to “restoring faith, hope and love to the fatherless and the floundering through Jesus Christ.” (Check out more about their ministry here: 5rockranch.com).

What: They need our help splitting wood, possibly building something for some little chicks that were donated, and other chores around the ranch.

Time: It’s going to be a bit of a longer day, serving from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. It takes about 40 minutes to drive out to the ranch, so meet in the OMC office at 7:50 a.m. SHARP!

*Lunch, tools, gloves, etc will all be provided!

Please, RSVP to mdagostini11@georgefox.edu if you’re interested in joining us this Saturday! It’s going to be awesome.

FoxTALE maintenance scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3

January 29th, 2014

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, Feb. 3, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

– IT

Urban Outreach seeking volunteers to help homeless

January 29th, 2014

Urban Outreach provides the opportunity to meet and serve some of Oregon’s most needy. We go every Friday evening. If you’d like to participate, please email Steven Ching (sching10@georgefox.edu) or David Ween (dween12@georgefox.edu).

We need people to both go with us and to drive. If you can do either, contact us!

Final reminder of Tuition Remission Request deadline

January 29th, 2014

If you are a benefits-eligible employee and there is any possibility that you will use tuition remission during the 2014-15 academic year (fall, spring and/or summer semesters), whether for yourself, a spouse, and/or dependent(s), a Tuition Remission Request Form for each person needs to be submitted no later than Monday, Feb. 3.

Please go to this link for instructions on completing the Tuition Remission Request Form(s) and the forms themselves. Please be sure to read this information before you begin completing a Tuition Remission Request Form.

Thank you,
– HR

Join us for all-employee meeting today in Bauman

January 29th, 2014

Don’t forget to join us for the all-employee meeting this afternoon (Thursday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Our theme is “Super Bowl,” and we will serve fresh gluten-free tortilla chips and house-made salsa, as well as lemon-lime agua fresca.

Provost Linda Samek will share at length about how students flow through the university. Specifically, she will discuss undergraduate major trends (majors that give to others, majors that grow after students arrive and “destination majors” that attract students who come, stay and graduate in that major).

At the Portland Center, we will have a live video feed and also serve treats in Room 160.

Scholarship Competition parking reminder

January 29th, 2014

Scholarship Competition guests will be arriving Friday morning, Jan. 31. Please plan to leave the Stevens and Hoover parking lots available for those visiting families.

Thank you!

Princeton’s Robert George speaks in Bauman Feb. 6

January 29th, 2014

The university community is invited to a free presentation by Robert P. George, PhD, from Princeton University next week on the Newberg campus. George will present a lecture entitled “Religious Liberty and the Rights of Conscience” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in Bauman Auditorium.

George is the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director of the James Madison Program in Ideals and Institutions at Princeton. He is the author of numerous books in the fields of constitutional law, ethics and legal and political theory. His visit is being sponsored by the William Penn Honors Program. More information on George and his presentation is available here.

For those interested in learning more about the Honors Program, please join Professor George and Honors Program Director Joseph Clair for a reception prior to the lecture, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lindgren Gallery. Please RSVP for the reception via email at honors@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2152.

Note to students: This event is eligible for chapel credit.

Pink Zone games are Saturday at 6 & 8 p.m.

January 29th, 2014

Come decked out in pink as the Bruins play their “Breast Cancer Awareness Game” against PLU on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Wheeler Sports Center
Women’s game: 6 p.m.
Men’s game: 8 p.m.

For more information on Pink Zone, contact Shanna at scoulston11@georgefox.edu.

ASC sponsors late-night swing Friday in Bruin Grounds

January 29th, 2014

Come get your swing on in the Bruin Grounds Friday, Jan. 31, at 10 p.m!

There will be a lesson first, so even if you’re a beginner, by the end you will be a master of swing. Bring a friend and dance the night away.

For more information, please contact Shanna at scoulston11@georgefox.edu

Nominations for Mr. Bruin accepted through this Friday

January 29th, 2014

The nomination box for Mr. Bruin is outside of the ASC offices this week.

The box will be out through Friday, Jan. 31, so drop a name in the box to nominate who you think should be the next Mr. Bruin.

For more information, please email mtarpley11@georgefox.edu

Come support your fellow students in winter musical ‘Parade’

January 29th, 2014

Come support your fellow students by attending the theatre department’s winter musical, Parade. Shows are scheduled in Wood-Mar Auditorium tonight (Thursday) through Feb. 2 and Feb. 6-9. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the two Sunday matinees (Feb. 2 and 9), which begin at 2 p.m.

We have two nights students can attend for free: Jan. 30 and Feb. 6. Can’t make it on either Thursday for student free night? Sign up to usher by contacting Olivia Anderson at oanderson11@georgefox.edu.

Get your tickets at the box office in the Pennington House today! You don’t want to miss out on this beautiful story! A synopsis and the opportunity to buy additional tickets are available at theatre.georgefox.edu.

Winter musical ‘Parade’ opens tonight

January 29th, 2014

Don’t forget to make plans to attend the theatre department’s winter musical, Parade. The production opens tonight (Thursday) and runs through this weekend (Jan. 30-Feb. 2) and again next week (Feb. 6-9) in Wood-Mar Auditorium. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the two Sunday matinees (Feb. 2 and 9), which begin at 2 p.m.

University employees receive one complimentary ticket to any of the shows. Additional tickets are available for purchase at theatre.georgefox.edu. Tickets are available for pick-up at the box office in the Pennington House Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Apply to be a Peer Advisor

January 29th, 2014

Apply to be a Peer Advisor for next fall! We are looking for a diverse group of student leaders to help the class of 2018 transition to Fox. This is an excellent way to get involved!

For more information and to see the application, go here. We look forward to hearing from you!

‘Generational Jeopardy’ is tonight!

January 29th, 2014

Come play “Generational Jeopardy” tonight (Thursday) at Friendsview! Interact with the elderly in Newberg as you compete in this fun game of trivia!

Meet in the Bruin Den at 6:45 p.m. if interested in playing!