Join the Investment Club for free pizza tonight (Tuesday) in Hoover 103 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and learn about Blockchain from Trevor Clarke, an expert from Amber Data.
Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.
Questions? Contact Ryan Mendenhall at rmendenhall17@georgefox.edu.
Attention Newberg campus employees: University photographer Chris Low will be at the Crisman Crossing bridge for a scheduled photo shoot on Tuesday, Oct. 23, between 10 a.m. and noon.
If your employee photo on the university website is in need of updating, this is your chance to get it done! Not sure if you need a retake? If your existing photo is more than three years old, is poorly lit, is out of focus, and/or has a gray, brown or black background, it’s time for an update.
No appointment is necessary, and each photo subject will be done in only a minute or two. Solid, neutral clothing colors are recommended.
Questions? Feel free to contact Chris at clow@geogefox.edu.
When people look at your LinkedIn profile, the first thing they’ll see is your profile picture. Make it a good one by coming into the IDEA Center on the first floor of Stevens anytime between noon and 2 p.m. on Wednesdays for a new and improved LinkedIn photo.
Potential employers are looking for people who know how to present themselves and we want to help you to look your best!
Questions? Contact Grace Tissell at gtissell@georgefox.edu.
Jeremiah Horton has joined the university to serve as director of the Office of Plant Services. He most recently worked as the plant manager for the DeWilde and Basinger DBA Macore Company, a plastic products manufacturing business in Lafayette, Oregon, from 2007 to 2016. Prior to that, he was a production manager for the Macore Company in Lafayette (1999-2007) and, from 1993 to 1999, a production planner for the Amerson Precision Sheet Metal Company in McMinnville. A native of Yamhill, Oregon, Jeremiah attended Chemeketa Community College for management and computer drafting software courses. His areas of expertise include manufacturing, construction and fabrication. He lives in Newberg with his wife, Tami, and their children Jared, Justin and Travis. They attend Timberline Baptist Church in Sherwood.
Anna Sophia Ziton has left the university.
Paul Becker has transitioned from Campus Public Safety, for which he served as a senior security officer, to work in Plant Services as a custodian.
Nicole M. Enzinger (School of Education) coedited and published the first edited book on conceptualizations of integers, Exploring the Integer Addition and Subtraction Landscape: Perspectives on Integer Addition. In addition to her own chapters, the book also includes contributions and commentary from international scholars around thinking about integers.
Chengping Zhang (College of Business) earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential in September. The CFA designation is a prestigious and globally respected certification credential and attests to a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and comprehensive program in the field of investment management and research analysis. He will be the College of Business’ faculty liaison to the CFA Institute. Chengping has helped several previous students prepare for their CFA exams. He plans to actively connect students with professionals in the financial and investment industry.
Melissa Ramos (Christian Studies) published an article for the Presbyterian Outlook, titled “Recovering the Lost Art of Reading the Biblical Languages.”
Paul Otto (History) coedited (with Susanne Berthier, from the Université Grenoble Alpes) a volume that was recently published online: Migrations and Borders in the United States: Discourses,Representations, Imaginary Contexts.
Randy Woodley (Seminary) was the featured speaker at the Stoutemire Lectures on Diversity at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, where he spoke on “Indigenous Theology as Original Instructions†Sept. 24-26. On the same trip, he preached at Maple Avenue Church (RCA/CRC) on the topic “Misunderstanding Jesus†on Sept. 23. Randy followed that up with a plenary speaking engagement at the fourth annual Rooted and Grounded Ecological Symposium at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana, where he presented “Resurrecting Ancient Wisdom and Worldview†on Sept. 29. In October, he was added to the Speaker’s Bureau of the international organization World Beyond War, and is starting a local chapter. His other recent activities include presenting “Religion and Bias Against the Vulnerable†at the 2018 Trauma and Social Justice Conference at George Fox on Sept. 14; serving as plenary speaker (“Shalom and Indigenous Peace: The Harmony Wayâ€) and presenting workshops at the Association of Christian Schools International gathering in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on Oct. 5; and offering the public prayer at Vancouver Avenue Baptist Church for the interfaith service where Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, spoke on “A Call to Action: Building Bridges of Compassion and Peace†on Oct. 14.
Oct. 16Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Richard Shaw, Caleb Wheelock
Oct. 17Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Min Choi, Ben Giudice, Julie Oyemaja
Oct. 18Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Shereen Hullum
Oct. 20Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Paul Becker, Wendy Flint
Oct. 21Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Teresa Arnold
Oct. 22Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Samantha Adams, Dwayne Hood, Tricia Hornback
Oct. 23Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Andy Baker
Oct. 24Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ryan Dougherty, Dixie Downey
Oct. 25Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Rachel Ryan
Oct. 26Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lorie Brubaker, Todd Curtis, Aida Ramos
Oct. 27Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Kristina Van Der Eems
Oct. 29Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Roger Nam, Rusty St. Cyr
Volunteers are needed to help out with ushering in Wood-Mar Auditorium for the fall show, The Government Inspector!
The dates needed for ushers are the 7:30 p.m. shows Oct. 18-20 and Oct. 25-27 and the 2 p.m. show on Oct. 28.
If you are interested in helping, please email Emma Johnson (ejohnson18@georgefox.edu). Please include what date(s) work and the best way to contact you!
Join us tonight (Tuesday) for an informational meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. in EHS 202 to learn about the bioinformatics master’s program at the University of Oregon. Learn and ask questions about the program. See if the program is right for you.
Who should attend? Scientists who want to learn to use computer programming to study biology. All science backgrounds are welcome! Pizza provided.
Contact Vetta Berokoff (vberokof@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.
Have you ever wanted to present your slam poetry? Original music? Stand-up comedy? Interpretive dance? Or anything in between?
Try it all at Coffee Cottage Open Mic this Saturday, Oct. 20!
It is a great time to try something new. Show up at 6:45 p.m. to fill in your slot, or 7 p.m. if you would rather watch the fun.
Please note: Due to our copyright laws, we cannot allow covers; we encourage original works all around.
Join us at the Coffee Cottage, 808 E Hancock St.
Contact Araya Glancy (aglancy16@georgefox.edu) for more information.
This Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. in Stevens 209, the Business Bridge is bringing George Fox University alumnus Ron Wolfe to campus!
Wolfe has spent several years in the banking industry, including time as a VP at First Federal here in Newberg. Join us for sandwiches, a discussion with Wolfe about his experiences, and information on what he looks for in students he hires.
Questions? Contact The Business Bridge (businessbridgegfu@gmail.com)
All are invited to the Fall 2018 Faculty Lecture tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Our featured speaker will be Professor of Music Brent Weaver, recipient of the 2017-18 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship.
Brent will examine the underlying cognitive structures that our brains perceive, which contribute to our emotional and spiritual enjoyment of music. He will show how a composer can play with those structures to move listeners, using examples from many styles of music.
Come early, between 5 and 6 p.m., and check out the work of our Richter student scholars at a symposium in the Hoover lobby. George Fox students will present their research projects in a conversational poster format.
Both events are sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee. Refreshments will be served.
Commuter Life is hiring a commuter assistant who will focus on large-event programming for the spring 2019 semester. If you are interested in working to build authentic relationships among commuters, consider applying to be a commuter assistant. Commuter assistants will help plan programs, build relationships, and care for commuter students.
This position requires six to eight hours per week during the spring 2019 semester. The application for this position is due Friday, Oct. 26, at 11:55 p.m.. Visit Handshake and look for “#2030797 Commuter Assistant – Large Events Programmer” if you would like to apply or learn more.
*Please Note: A complete application requires two completed reference forms by Friday, Oct. 26. The Handshake posting has more information.
Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker, director of Commuter Life, at kwelker@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2308.
Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.
Is your ultimate goal pharmacy school? Join us Friday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. for a casual drop-in informational meeting to learn about what it takes to get into a pharmacy program.
University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy will be on campus in EHS 202 to share information and answer any questions you might have.
Contact Vetta Berokoff vberokof@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Tuition Remission Open Enrollment: Oct. 15 to Nov. 5
You’ll notice a few changes to this year’s process, including:
Our hope is that these process improvements make it easier and less time consuming for you to utilize this valuable benefit!
Please access TR Information and Resources on the Tuition Remission Benefits page.
Long-Term Care Open Enrollment: Oct. 15 to Nov. 1
George Fox University is pleased to announce we are offering open enrollment for the long-term care benefit that will help protect your assets and retirement in the event you need long-term care.
As an eligible employee you are able to purchase long-term care insurance at discounted rates and a shortened underwriting process. More information will follow on the Additional Benefits webpage.
Join an educational webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. (PST). Click here to register.
For assistance with tuition remission, long-term care or other employee benefits, please contact Darby Thiessen in Employee Empowerment at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.
Are you interested in living more sustainability? Do you ever wonder what happens to your plastic Starbucks cup after you throw it away? Even if neither of these apply to you, you should still swing by our first official meeting of the new Stewards of Sustainability (S.O.S.) club!
We will be meeting today (Monday) to solidify our goals for the next semester and a half as well as brainstorming design for educational posters. Join us at 5 p.m. in EHS 315.
Our mission as a club is to educate and empower the student body with practical options in order to be good stewards of the amazing earth that God has given us. We hope to see you there!
Contact Kristina Peterson (petersonk15@georgefox.edu) for more information.
The campus community is invited to a special showing of the film Neither Wolf Nor Dog at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, in Hoover 105. In addition to the movie, the author of the book on which the film is based, Kent Nerburn, will be present for a Q&A time.
Neither Wolf Nor Dog, the most successful non-Hollywood Native American film in years, is based on the award-winning novel by Oregon author Nerburn and stars Lakota elder Dave Bald Eagle. The film follows a Lakota elder who coaxes a white author into a road trip through the Dakotas to open the author’s eyes to the elder’s experience and perspective on the world.
The film, like the novel, has been used by schools, universities and other cultural groups, as it is not just a deeply moving, funny and thought-provoking film, but it takes the audience deep into an elder’s reality.
The theatrical trailer can be viewed here. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.
Email Tricia Hornback at phornback@georgefox.edu for more information.
The George Fox theatre department opens its fall comedy The Government Inspector this week. Come join us for tale of mistaken identity, chaos and hilarity (note: the production does have mature themes).
Student tickets are free both Thursdays, Oct. 18 and Oct. 25. Bring your student ID to the door. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows. Open captioning will be available the last two shows, on Oct. 27 and 28.
The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 18-20 and Oct. 25-27 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 28. Reserve your seat online and bring your George Fox ID with you to show at the door. You may also purchase additional tickets online. Tickets are also available for pick-up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!
Got stress, aches, and pains, or do you just want to feel relaxed? We want to help! Come by to get a massage performed by a doctor of physical therapy student and receive free stress management advice!
Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students ($15) and employees ($20). We are offering 30-minute massages on Monday, Oct. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 3 to 5 p.m. in Roberts 204.
All proceeds will be donated to help fund our medical service trip to Uganda and Ghana. Donations are also welcome!
Preregister here. Questions? Contact Bree Becker (bbecker13@georgefox.edu).
The university community is invited to a special guest lecture by Nathan R. Kozuskanich, associate professor of history at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario, at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, Oct. 17, in Hoover 105. Kozuskanich will speak on the topic “Fighting Founder: John Dickinson and (not) Bearing Arms in the Early Republic.”
Kozuskanich is author of Benjamin Franklin: American Founder, Atlantic Citizen, assistant editor of the John Dickinson Writings Project, and coeditor of The Second Amendment on Trial.
Contact Mark David Hall (mhall@georgefox.edu) for more information.
