Scholarship application deadline is coming soon

February 11th, 2020

This is your best chance to win money from over 120 donor funded scholarships! The deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 11:59 p.m.

Complete and submit your application at my.georgefox.edu by selecting “Student Resources” and then “UG Donor Funded Scholarships.”

Questions? Contact Joyce Staats at jstaats@georgefox.edu.

Last day to pick up symphony tickets

February 11th, 2020

Today (Wednesday) is the last day to pick up your tickets for the Oregon Symphony on Feb. 21! Stop by the Event Services office to pick them up. The remaining tickets will be distributed to the waitlist tomorrow (Thursday).

Questions? Contact Michelle Dawson at ext. 2029 or mdawson@georgefox.edu.

Come to Q&A to learn about being a dentist

February 11th, 2020

Have you ever considered a career in healthcare? Would you like a career that allows for flexible work hours and the ability to build long-term relationships with your patients? Then you should consider a career in dentistry.

Kyle Kern, a dentist in Newberg, will be coming to George Fox to discuss what it’s like to work in the field of dentistry. Join us in EHS 217 at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21. Come with your questions prepared and your mind ready to learn more about a career in healthcare!

Questions? Contact Keoni Lynam at klynam17@georgefox.edu.

Background actors are needed for short film

February 10th, 2020

Have you ever wanted to be in a movie but not take on a big role? We are looking for background actors to be in a short film. This will only require you to talk with friends in the background during filming.

Contact Austin Carrero at acarrero16@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

Swing by the ARC for APA style help

February 10th, 2020

Starting this week, peer tutors will be available for assistance with the seventh edition APA style and citations in the Academic Resource Center on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Drop on by!

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

Come to Benefits, Wellness and Lifestyle Fair today

February 10th, 2020

Join us at our annual Benefits, Wellness and Lifestyle Fair today (Tuesday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103. Come see how we are cultivating a culture that helps you be the best you.

Presentations will be available from Regence, Kaiser, TIAA, Master Care and LifeMap to help you learn how to get the most out of your benefits. 

Here are just some of the amazing things you will see at the fair:

  • Kaiser
  • Regence
  • Hello Fresh
  • CPRD Aquatic Center
  • Hadlock Student Center
  • Our Table Cooperative
  • Open Bible Learning Center
  • Raffle with prizes

All employees can benefit from coming to the fair. Questions? Contact Human Resources at HR@georgefox.edu.

Plan to attend MakeXplorations event on guitars

February 10th, 2020

Please join the engineers-craftsmen of Portland Guitar on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Maker Hub for a night of guitars, science and art.

Acoustic quirks abound as a guitar’s sound is deconstructed and rebuilt. The inherent errors in the tonality among most notes and how to eliminate them will be demonstrated.

The presentation will be led by Jay Dickinson, who holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, more than twenty-five years’ experience in corporate physics and engineering positions, plus a lifetime of woodworking and artistic craftsmanship used to make guitars under the name Portland Guitar. Multiple examples of his work will be present for enjoyment after the presentation.

Questions? Contact Katherine Morland at kmorland@georgefox.edu.

Join ‘Rings and Roses’ event tomorrow

February 10th, 2020

Haven’t thought of a good Valentine’s Day gift yet? The George Fox Maker Hub is launching a pilot event called “Rings and Roses” where a small handful of students will get to make a ring or a metal rose.

This event will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and is designed to bring in creative students from all backgrounds and majors to the Maker Hub.

Everyone is welcome but there is limited space, so please fill out this Google form to register (first come, first served). Students will be notified by email if they have been selected for the event.

If you have any questions or want to learn more, contact Nick Sullivan at nsullivan@georgefox.edu.

Information about service animals on campus

February 10th, 2020

As service animals and emotional support animals become more common in public venues, a few guidelines will be helpful to promote positive experiences for students, faculty and staff within the George Fox  community. These guidelines are intended to protect the rights and safety of all community members.

No one should interact with a service animal or emotional support animal unless given permission by the handler.

In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, employees may ask two specific questions: (1) Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and (2) What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

Staff are not allowed to request any documentation for the dog, require that the dog demonstrate its task, or inquire about the nature of the person’s disability (see these ADA guidelines).

If a dog is not trained to perform work or a task, an employee may ask the handler not to bring the animal into the room or building. Emotional support animals that provide comfort but do not perform a task are not service animals.

More information about service animals and emotional support animals is available at this link. If you have questions related to a service animal or emotional support animal on campus, contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu), director of Learning Support Services.

Open Mic Night has been rescheduled

February 10th, 2020

Due to scheduling issues, the Coffee Cottage Open Mic Night has been moved to Saturday, Feb. 29. If you have any questions, contact Araya Glancy at aglancy16@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Store will close this week

February 10th, 2020

The Bruin Store will be closed for inventory tomorrow (Wednesday) and Friday, Feb. 14, in observance of the mid-semester holiday. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu.

Apply to work at Hadlock Student Center

February 10th, 2020

Want to work at the Hadlock Student Center next year? Apply now! Coordinator applications close on Friday, Feb. 21, and staff applications close on Friday, March 13.

The job descriptions and additional information can be found on Handshake.com. Questions? Email Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.

Check out HSC’s holiday weekend hours

February 10th, 2020

Please take note of the Hadlock Student Center’s hours for the holiday weekend:

  • Friday, Feb. 14 – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 15 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, Feb. 16 – 2 to 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.

Fusion club will host Valentine’s Movie Night

February 10th, 2020

Join Fusion Asian American Club for their Valentine’s Movie Night to watch To All the Boys 2: P.S. I Still Love You this Thursday, Feb. 13, in the Intercultural Resource Center at 7 p.m. Come enjoy popcorn, drinks, sweets and more!

Questions? Contact fusion.gfu@gmail.com.

Join intergenerational game night

February 10th, 2020

This Thursday, Feb. 13, some George Fox students will be hosting a game night at Friendsview! Meet in the Bauman lobby at 6:15 p.m. to walk over to Friendsview together.

These monthly events are a great opportunity to get to know our neighbors and have some fun while playing ping pong, shuffleboard and board/card games. Questions? Contact jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com.

Fire testing will be done in Roberts Center’s PT wing

February 10th, 2020

Plant Services will be doing fire system testing in the physical therapy wing of the Roberts Center today (Tuesday) through Thursday, Feb. 11-13. The testing will start after noon on Tuesday and Wednesday, and after 9 a.m. on Thursday.

Every detector will be tested (hallways, offices and classrooms). The strobes and horns will be silenced during the testing, but the control panel will beep a notification.

What is the test? A Plant Services technician will be spraying simulated smoke by every detector head. When the detector notices the smoke, the panel will beep. (There is no way to silence the panel.)

On Thursday, Feb. 13, Plant Services will return after 5 p.m. to test the strobes and horns. During this test, the horns will sound for 30 minutes and will be very unpleasant. The testing will be over by 6:30 p.m. that evening.

Thank you for your patience as we ensure your safety! Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Audition to play Claudius or Ophelia in student film

February 10th, 2020

Calling all actors! Some students are shooting a film for the Fox Film Festival in April. The filming will be done primarily in Portland on the weekends of Feb. 15 and 16 and Feb. 22 and 23.

The parts to be cast are Ophelia (male) and Claudius (male). Familiarity with Shakespeare is preferred because the script uses lines from Hamlet. Rides and food will be provided.

If you are interested in auditioning in person or by videochat, contact Maddie Matthews at heavenknows.kvfilms@gmail.com.

Faculty workshop: Advising basics

February 10th, 2020

Registration season is right around the corner! Are you feeling lost in MyGeorgeFox? Do general education requirements confuse you? Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) from noon to 1 p.m. in Hoover 207.

In this workshop for faculty advisors, we will cover MyGeorgeFox basics and an overview of general education so you can go into your advising appointments with confidence. Please bring your laptop.  

Contact your department’s CAP coach if you have questions.

Sign up now for food drive competition

February 10th, 2020

Thank you to the following groups who have stepped forward to participate in the food drive competition:

  • Plant Services
  • Communication and Cinematic Arts
  • Student Life and the President’s Office

The deadline to sign up to participate is now extended to Wednesday, Feb. 12. Contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) for details about the competition.

Learn about studying abroad in Lithuania

February 9th, 2020

Are you interested in studying abroad in Lithuania? Stop by Canyon Commons from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, to talk to a representative from LCC University about their program!

Questions? Contact Gabrielle Hartman at ghartman18@georgefox.edu.