Audition for theatre department’s 10-minute showcase

October 23rd, 2019

Come audition for the theatre department’s 10-minute showcase! Anyone can come audition for these 10-minute plays between 7 and 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

This is a great way to try something new! Theatre majors and minors should prepare a monologue. Nonmajors will be provided with cold readings at the audition. Sign up for these auditions on the Lemmons theatre board.

Questions? Contact Rhett Luedtke at rluedtke@georgefox.edu.

Gather for Friday Night Fiasco tomorrow

October 23rd, 2019

Nothing to do on Family Weekend? Come enjoy snacks and games at Friday Night Fiasco! Third Culture Kids Club and Global Village are putting on this event tomorrow (Friday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Intercultural Resource Center.

Questions? Contact Cassandra Johnson at cassiej18@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for Bon Appetit’s email list

October 23rd, 2019

Sign up for Bon Appetit’s email list to know what is on the menu before you eat. This is a fantastic way to see the weekly menu and daily specials, hours of operations, and updates and special events.

  • Canyon Commons:
  • Monday – Friday
  • Breakfast: 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
  • Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Dinner: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday
  • Continental: 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • Brunch: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Dinner: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Bruin Bites:
  • Monday – Friday                 
  • 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Bruin Den and Bridge Café:
  • Monday – Friday                 
  • 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Use and create videos to enhance your teaching

October 23rd, 2019

Faculty: Do you ever wish you had professional-looking videos to mix in with your teaching? Want to set up custom videos to keep your students on track while you are away?

Join our online workshop starting this Monday, Oct. 28. We will learn how to create unique and captivating videos to enhance your classroom by using (mostly) free technology. No prior experience with digital classrooms or video creation is required.

This opportunity is open to all teachers, not just George Fox employees. Register here.

Questions? Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.

Win a gift card from Student Accounts

October 23rd, 2019

To celebrate the new season and the fast-approaching Halloween holiday, Student Accounts has a spooky special for you.

From now until the end of October, the first 31 students to pay off their remaining fall balance in full will be entered into a drawing to win a $31 gift card to Coffee Cottage. It doesn’t matter how big or small the balance is! If your balance is already paid, come by for a caramel apple pop.

In order to have your name entered into the drawing, you must either come to the Student Accounts office or call us at 503-554-3301 to confirm that your account has been paid in full. There is no minimum balance requirement! It can be $1.50 for a library fine, $25 for a parking fine, $100 for that parking permit, or the rest of your tuition balance.

To check your balance and make a payment:

  • Log in to my.georgefox.edu
  • Click the “Financial Account” tile
  • Click “Account Balance”
  • Click “Make a Payment”

Remember, if you choose the electronic check method you will avoid the service fee. This is a first-come, first-served event, so do it now before you forget.

Questions? Contact Jordan Moody at jmoody@georgefox.edu or Heidi Thomason at hthomaso@georgefox.edu.

Plan to attend networking lunches for mothers

October 23rd, 2019

Three times a year, a group of employee mothers of young children and mothers-to-be gather together for networking and fellowship. This year’s lunchtime gatherings will be held in Canyon Commons on the following dates: 

  • Thursday, Nov. 7, from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Friday, March 6, from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Friday, May 29, from noon to 1 p.m.

Contact Jamie Noling-Auth at jnolingauth@georgefox.edu with questions.

Join Game Night Club on Sundays

October 23rd, 2019

Do you enjoy tabletop games and party games? Then come and have fun at Game Night Club, every Sunday in the Foxhole from 2 to 5 p.m.

All experience levels are welcome! We teach games every week. Games will be provided, but if you have a game of your own you would like to bring, please do so.

Questions? Contact Sadie Lapiers at Slapiers17@georgefox.edu.

Take survey on flowers

October 23rd, 2019

A group of students is conducting primary research for a public relations project, and they need students and employees to take a survey to help a startup company find its target audience. Take the survey here.

Questions? Contact Jordyn Smith at jordyns19@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.

Family Weekend kicks off Friday

October 22nd, 2019

We are excited to welcome the families of our undergraduate students to campus Friday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Oct. 27, for Family Weekend. We are expecting more than 200 families to join us for multiple events.

Check-in for families is set for Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. in the Stevens Center lobby. Thank you for helping our families to feel known and welcome!

Click here to see a full schedule for the weekend. If you have questions, feel free to contact Megan Fisher at ext. 2112.

Enjoy chili and tailgate before football game this Saturday

October 22nd, 2019

Come to the football game this Saturday, Oct. 26, for Family Weekend! The kickoff is at 1 p.m. Come decked out in George Fox gear to show your support and spirit as we face off against Pacific University.

The tailgate opens at 11 a.m. with seven different vendors, including Dutch Bros, Cream Northwest, Tall Boys Fish & Chips, Dogs & Fries, Miss Hannah’s Gourmet Popcorn and BobaBlastic.

There will also be a chili cook-off before the game, so make sure you come and taste the chili and cast a vote on the Blue Zone app during the tailgate.

Security reminder: Please have all cars removed from the Bauman parking lot by 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25.

For more information, contact Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu.

Seniors: Plan to attend Exodus Grad Fair

October 22nd, 2019

Seniors graduating this December are invited to celebrate at the Exodus Grad Fair in Canyon Commons 101-102 on Wednesday, Nov. 6, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Pick up your cap and gown and get checked out with university offices before you graduate. Plus, enjoy free snacks and raffle prizes! Learn more here.

Questions? Contact Audrey Lichten at alichten@georgefox.edu.

Come to scholarship resource center workshop

October 22nd, 2019

Register for the upcoming scholarship resource center workshop for undergraduate and graduate students! Gather in Hoover 105 on Friday, Monday, or Tuesday, Nov. 1, 4, or 5, for scholarship information, snacks, and a chance to win an awesome raffle prize.

Click here for more information and to register. Contact Jordan Nelson at scholarships@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2297 with questions.

Interested in PR? Come hear PR pros speak tomorrow

October 22nd, 2019

Interested in PR? Join us tomorrow (Thursday) in Lemmons 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. to learn about the new public relations concentration!

Join us to listen to top PR professionals speak on a panel and for informal networking time. Food and drinks will be provided! As a bonus, students who attend will have the opportunity to win an Amazon gift card.

Please fill out this quick survey to help the public relations class out with some research prior to attending the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions? Contact Hannah Peterson at hpeterson17@georgefox.edu.

Participate in Purple Thursday tomorrow

October 22nd, 2019

Join the School of Social Work and fellow students, faculty and staff in wearing purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Day tomorrow (Thursday).

The goal of Purple Thursday is to raise awareness about domestic, spousal, teen dating, and intimate partner violence. Use your clothing to start conversations with others about domestic violence. Share photos online of you and fellow students, faculty and staff wearing purple, and use these hashtags: #DVAM #endDV #workAgainstViolence #PurpleThursday.

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Learn more about SpiL trips tomorrow

October 22nd, 2019

Are you interested in participating in a SpiL trip? Be sure to attend the SpiL trip student panel tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in EHS 102, where students will share stories from their experiences and answer questions regarding specific trips, the application process, and more.

This event will also cover topics like this year’s trip locations and fundraising. There also will be a free churro and popcorn bar!

Questions? Contact Olivia Berglund at oberglund16@georgefox.edu.

Volunteers needed for Friday’s blood drive

October 22nd, 2019

Fifteen more people are needed to sign up for the blood drive this Friday, Oct. 25, at Abby’s Pizza! We are taking appointments only and really need to fill these last 15 slots. If you would like to sign up, there are three ways to do so:

  1. Click here
  2. Go to redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code “GeorgeFox”
  3. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS

Please consider signing up to help change the lives of people in need. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Sophie Hultberg at shultberg17@georgefox.edu.

Join President Baker for presentation on presidency of Pennington

October 22nd, 2019

President Robin Baker will be presenting on “The Presidency of Levi Pennington” in the Christian forum class of Reedwood Friends Church (2901 S.E. Steele St., Portland) this Sunday, Oct. 27, at 11:30 a.m.

Baker will be sharing the fruit of his sabbatical research. All are welcome to attend! Worship begins at 10 a.m.

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

Today is final day to donate to animal shelter

October 22nd, 2019

Send some love to our furry friends at the Newberg Animal Shelter! Students in the Management 300 course are organizing a “Fetch” donation drive. Drop off donations today (Wednesday) in the big black bins located at two locations – one in Hoover and one in Roberts Center, just inside the front doors.

The “Fetch” list:

  • Foods: Premium dog food (adult and small bites), premium canned dog food, kitten & cat food (dry and canned), dog treats
  • Cleaners: Simple Green, window spray, dish soap, hand sanitizer, 409 spray, laundry detergent (any high-efficiency brand), Tide Free & Gentle (high-efficiency brand), bleach, sponges/scrub brushes, garbage bags (kitchen size), paper towels
  • Other: Flea medications, toys/Kongs, small fleece/soft blankets

Questions? Contact Ellen Dahlberg (edahlberg14@georgefox.edu).

President Robin and Ruth Baker invite employees to Christmas concert

October 21st, 2019

President Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to celebrate together at this year’s Christmas Concert, “Arise, Shine!”, on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Employees are entitled to two complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee or a single ticket for any of the other performances (on Dec. 6 or Dec. 7). Following the concert on Sunday, employees are invited to a Christmas open house at the president’s home from 5 to 7 p.m. at 701 E. Franklin St. in Newberg.

You can select your concert tickets online at this link (be sure to select “GFU Employee” in the drop-down menu on the page that pops up after making your seat selection).

If selecting your complimentary seats for Sunday, you may disregard the note that states employees are only entitled to one ticket per event; however, you must still select “Okay, I will bring my ID to the door” in the drop-down menu.

Questions? Contact Missy Terry (terrym@georgefox.edu).

Join colleagues at Thursday’s all-employee meeting

October 21st, 2019

Make plans to join your colleagues at an all-employee meeting this Thursday, Oct. 24. We’ll be meeting in Canyon Commons from 3:30 to 5 p.m. (with live streaming in PDS 155B).

Have a shout-out you’d like to give to a colleague for recent work they’ve done? Share it at this link!