Vote now for your ASC class representatives

September 12th, 2018

Elections have begun, and you may now vote for your ASC class representatives! To vote, click on this link. The ballot should take only two minutes to fill out.

The top two candidates with the most votes from each class will win the election. Voting is open through 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday). Results will be posted shortly after. Good luck, candidates!

Questions? Contact Bailey Sauls (bsauls15@georgefox.edu).

Join in Spanish Chapel tonight in the FoxHole

September 12th, 2018

Please join us for worship in Spanish tonight (Thursday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the FoxHole. We’ll worship, sing songs of praise, and share the Word in Spanish (and also share some snacks). ¡Te esperamos!

Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferd@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Vote now for your ASC class representatives

September 11th, 2018

Elections have begun, and you may now vote for your ASC class representatives! To vote, click on this link. The ballot should take only two minutes to fill out.

The top two candidates with the most votes from each class will win the election. Voting is open until this Friday, Sept. 14, at 5 p.m. Results will be posted shortly after. Good luck, candidates!

Questions? Contact Bailey Sauls (bsauls15@georgefox.edu).

Dance team tryouts for basketball season are this Friday

September 11th, 2018

Tryouts for the dance team for basketball season is this Friday, Sept. 14, at 5:45 p.m. in the racquetball court in the Wheeler Sports Center. Come ready to workout, learn a dance and try out the same night!

Questions? Contact advisor Adina McConaughey (amcconaughey@georgefox.edu).

All invited to celebrate Terri Crawford at her retirement party Sept. 26

September 11th, 2018

Join us in celebration to bid bon voyage to Terri Crawford after 25 years of service as a financial aid counselor, compassionately assisting students and families.

Plan to gather in the Stevens Center Atrium on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

Terri plans to begin her retirement by setting off with her husband to put some major miles on their RV and enjoy a much-deserved leisurely start to their mornings.

Looking for a book club to join this fall?

September 11th, 2018

Looking for a good book? Join one of our Diversity Book Discussion Groups, with Rebecca Hernandez, this fall. We’ll be reading and discussing Beyond Colorblind by Sarah Shin, in two separate sessions …

  • Newberg Campus – Meets in Stevens 121 Thursdays from Sept. 27 through Oct. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m.
  • Portland Center – Meets in PDS 290 Tuesdays on Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Rebecca is also offering an additional discussion group on the Newberg campus for the book Waking Up White by Debby Irving. The session will meet in Stevens 121 on Fridays (Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19) from 1 to 2 p.m.

Space is limited, so if you’re interested please sign up at this link.

Mail Services has limited hours today; Print Services closed

September 11th, 2018

Mail Services and Print Services will be on limited hours today (Wednesday) due to Serve Day. Mail Services will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m.; Print Services will be closed.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver (rsilver@georgefox.edu).

Free ice cream served at Fox Film Club meeting tonight

September 11th, 2018

Due to conflicting schedules, the Fox Film Club will be hosting two informational meetings in the next week. Our first official meeting is at 8:15 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) and the second will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17. Both will be in Lemmons 4.

In both meetings, we’ll discuss plans for the upcoming year while enjoying free ice cream. We’ll have lots of important information about what films we’ll be watching and about possible industry professionals coming into talk about films. We will also discuss what will be happening with the Fox Film Festival this year and how students can be involved with the entire process.

This club and meeting is open to cinematic arts majors and non-majors alike. Email bnerison17@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Sign-ups are open for intramural sand volleyball tournament

September 11th, 2018

Intramurals are are still going strong this month! We have another one to sign up for.

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a weekend sand volleyball tournament. It will run Saturday, Sept. 15, from 8 a.m. until we are done, and Sunday, Sept. 16, from 1 p.m. until we are done. The league is open for sign-ups in IMLeagues, so go find a team and sign up!

All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students.

Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Check out the Student Involvement Fair in the quad this afternoon

September 11th, 2018

Come check out all of the awesome clubs at Fox today (Wednesday) at the Student Involvement Fair after Serve Day! The fair will showcase the different clubs and show where and how you might want to get involved.

Please note: We have changed the location due to the weather, so plan to swing by our spot between the Hadlock Student Center and Canyon Commons between 4 and 6 p.m. to learn all about our clubs and organizations, talk to members, and sign up for more information.

Got questions? Contact Brett Meyers (bmeyers@georgefox.edu).

Anglican Bishop Todd Hunter speaks on campus tomorrow

September 11th, 2018

George Fox is hosting Anglican Bishop Todd Hunter for a compelling lecture: “Taking Jesus Serious: A Teaching on Mark 1:14-15.” Join us after work tomorrow (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available to all students who attend.

Todd is the founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others and founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, California. He is author of Christianity Beyond Belief: Following Jesus for the Sake of Others, Giving Church Another Chance, The Outsider Interviews, The Accidental Anglican, and Our Favorite Sins.

Contact Nancy Schifferdecker (nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Make plans to attend free lecture for chapel credit tomorrow

September 11th, 2018

Change up your afternoon routine and join us for a compelling lecture by Bishop Todd Hunter: “Taking Jesus Serious: A Teaching on Mark 1:14-15.” It’s tomorrow (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available to all students who attend.

Todd is the founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others and founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, California. He is author of Christianity Beyond Belief: Following Jesus for the Sake of Others, Giving Church Another Chance, The Outsider Interviews, The Accidental Anglican, and Our Favorite Sins.

Contact Nancy Schifferdecker (nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Join in Contemplative Worship on Thursdays this semester

September 11th, 2018

The university community is invited to join professor Paul Anderson and student Anastasia Reinhardt as they lead Contemplative Worship (or, unprogrammed worship after the manner of Friends) on Thursdays in Hoover 250. The gathering will meet each Thursday this semester from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m., and all are welcome.

The first five experiences will count for chapel elective credit if students desire. Our hope is that students develop spiritual sensitivity to the light of Christ within.

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Still need a work-study job?

September 11th, 2018

The custodial department is still looking for individuals interested in working with a team or individually in a variety of cleaning tasks, including bathrooms, classrooms, offices, lobbies and dorm floors.

If you have an extra two hours a day, Monday through Friday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., contact us! Most positions work during those hours. The hourly wage is $10.75. You will receive individual training from your supervisor for your particular assigned area.

If interested, login to Handshake and search for “Custodial” or go to this link for our Placement Questionnaire. Fill out the form completely, giving us as much information as possible indicating any preference of your work schedule, assigned work area and/or supervisor. This will help us place you quicker. Print it off and either mail or deliver it to Plant Services at Box #6446 with a completed Student Application.

Copies of the Placement Questionnaire are also available in the Thomas Center. After we have reviewed your information and have assigned you to a specific area, you will be notified to come to the Thomas Center to sign an offer letter and complete any additional paperwork in order to start working.

If you have any questions, please email Dwayne Astleford (dastlefo@georgefox.edu).

All invited to Spanish Chapel tomorrow in the FoxHole

September 11th, 2018

Please join us for worship in Spanish tomorrow (Thursday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the FoxHole. We’ll worship, sing songs of praise, and share the Word in Spanish (and also share some snacks). ¡Te esperamos!

Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferd@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

PT team conducting research on bunions

September 11th, 2018

The physical therapy research team is continuing its investigation on the big toe. This time, the focus is on bunions (hallux valgus). If you have a bunion, or two, our research team is interested in you! We will be collecting data on how bunions function.

If you’d like to know more or are interested in participating, please call Jamie at 503-803-8096.

Campaigning has begun for new ASC class representative positions

September 10th, 2018

ASC is excited to announce that campaigning has begun for our all new class representative positions!

Each academic class will be represented by two student leaders, totaling eight representatives. These students will be responsible for hearing student concerns, passing proposals, projects, and funding for the school, and will build and foster community among their classmates.

You get to choose who will fill these positions and represent your class! Voting will open Wednesday, Sept. 12, and will end Friday, Sept. 14, at 5 p.m. Look for the ballot in the Daily Bruin and in your inbox!

Questions? Email Bailey Sauls at bsauls15@georgefox.edu.

ARC is closed for Serve Day

September 10th, 2018

The Academic Resource Center will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 12) for Serve Day. We will reopen the next day with our normal hours.

Questions? Email Maddie Lowen at mlowen@georgefox.edu.

Serve Day is tomorrow, rain or shine

September 10th, 2018

We’re looking forward to serving our community together with you tomorrow (Wednesday) – rain or shine! Remember to dress for the weather and bring along a water bottle you can refill. All Newberg employees (.5 FTE and above) should have received an email with an individual placement assignment.

The Serve Day kickoff celebration begins on the quad at 8:30 a.m. Employees may choose to swing by Canyon Commons anytime between 7 and 8:10 a.m. to pack a complimentary breakfast and pack a lunch (for $7).

After Serve Day, we’re celebrating with a free picnic meal for all George Fox students and staff members. Additional guests may purchase a meal ticket for $10.

This information can also be found on the Serve Day website.

Serve Day is tomorrow, rain or shine

September 10th, 2018

We’re looking forward to serving our community together with you tomorrow (Wednesday) – rain or shine! Remember to dress for the weather and bring along a water bottle you can refill. You should have received an email with an individual placement assignment. Commuters who have not signed up ahead of time may meet at Bauman Auditorium in order to be placed with a team.

Please remember to swing by Canyon Commons anytime between 7 and 8:10 a.m. to pack a free breakfast and lunch before heading to the quad for the Serve Day kickoff celebration.

After Serve Day, we’re celebrating with a free picnic meal for all George Fox students and staff members. Additional guests may purchase a meal ticket for $10.

This information can also be found on the Serve Day website.