September 17th, 2018
Want to be in the most-talked-about film of this year? Ever wanted to be a camp counselor? Have a slightly embarrassing love of soft tacos? Come join us!
Auditions for the comedic short film directed by Jake Thiessen will be held at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) the Cinematic Arts building.
We are looking for two college-age male actors, two college-age female actors, one female around the age of 30, and five elementary/middle school-age kids. If you fit any of these categories, please try out!
For more information, contact Ashlyn Eperjesi (aeperjesi16@georgefox.edu).
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September 17th, 2018
Catalyst Alternative High School in Newberg is looking for math, science and history tutors who are available during fall and/or spring semester.
Your objective would be to help them gain a better understanding of the material presented in these classes: general algebra, science and history. These students would benefit from additional encouragement and guidance from you.
Follow this link for qualifications and responsibilities.
Interested or have questions? Email Christian Hughes (chughes15@georgefox.edu).
Thank you for your consideration!
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September 17th, 2018
To kick off the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, the intercultural life office is partnering with our Latinx Heritage Club to do Koinonia at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, in Canyon Commons 103!
We will have worship, good food and engage in conversations about immigration. We would love for you to join us! All we ask is that you bring your culture and be ready to learn about others. Elective chapel credit will be offered for this event.
Contact Kaheela Reid (kreid15@georgefox.edu) for more information.
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September 17th, 2018
Join us this Thursday, Sept. 20, as we welcome Bob Harder, dean of the College of Engineering, to speak at Bruins Lead, a forum designed for our coaches to share about leadership development and what it means to lead openly. We will meet from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Wheeler 208.
Bruins Lead is open to anyone who is interested in furthering their leadership skills. Come and learn from some of the best!
Questions? Contact Elise Trask (etrask@georgefox.edu).
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September 17th, 2018
The Students For Life club is hosting its annual kickoff ice cream social tomorrow (Wednesday)! All are invited to free ice cream and a good time in Stevens 109, after chapel from 8 to 9 p.m.
Expect lots of snacks, a free T-shirt drawing, and the opportunity to hear about the exciting plans Students For Life GFU has for this school year!
Contact Savanna Poston (sposton15@georgefox.edu) for more information.
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September 17th, 2018
The International Girls House is an off-campus home for female international students (or internationally minded students) located only a few blocks from campus. We currently have a vacant room we are looking to fill.
If you are interested in renting an affordable room, please contact Savanna Poston, house director, at 503-290-6828 or sposton15@georgefox.edu.
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September 17th, 2018
Campus Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Aid course on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28. The cost is $100 for George Fox students, $150 for staff/faculty and $225 for all others. Space in the class is limited, so please register early if interested.
Additional details can be found on the registration form. Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.
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September 17th, 2018
If your spouse or dependent needs to obtain a George Fox University ID card in order to access the Hadlock Student Center or other services on campus that require an ID card, please email the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.
You will then receive an email with information explaining what’s needed to complete the process for obtaining an ID card, including completion of a necessary waiver to use this new facility. Please be aware that this process takes several days to complete.
For those with a spouse or dependent who already has an ID card, watch for an email containing instructions on how to complete the new process.
Contact the Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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September 16th, 2018
Make plans to attend the all-employee meeting set from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, in Canyon Commons (live streaming in PDS 160). In addition, we’d like to honor all the new employees who joined us in August and September. Join us for a welcome celebration for them from 3 to 3:30 p.m. just prior to the meeting.
Do you know someone who deserves special shout-out recognition at the meeting? Please take a moment to nominate a colleague using this form to share two or three sentences about their recent success!
Questions? Contact Darby Thiessen (dthiessen@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2188).
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September 16th, 2018
The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a kickball intramural league! It will run Wednesday, Sept. 19, to Wednesday, Oct. 17. 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.
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September 16th, 2018
You’re invited to come hear from Rob Langstaff at the next College of Business Industry Insiders on Thursday, Sept. 20, from 11Â to 11:50 a.m. in Canyon Commons 102.
For the last two years, Rob has been the VP of international business for KEEN Footwear. He brought with him rich experiences and deep knowledge after spending 17 years at Adidas in Germany and Japan, and another two years leading the Brooks Running Brand in the Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets.
A free lunch is provided if you RSVP. You can RSVP here. Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) for more information.
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September 16th, 2018
This Thursday and Friday, Sept. 20-21, a U.S. Postal Service representative will be on the Newberg campus for Passport Days. They will be available to take your photo and assist you with applying for or renewing your passport. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby of Bauman Auditorium both days.
To calculate how much your passport will be, visit this link. You can pay by either check or cash; credit cards will not be accepted. You will need to bring a valid photo ID, birth certificate and Social Security card.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver (rsilver@georgefox.edu).
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September 16th, 2018
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Are worry and fear getting in the way? Sign up for “Facing the Real World: A Stress Management Class” offered by the Health and Counseling Center.
Beginning Thursday, Sept. 20, Â and running for four weeks, you’ll learn strategies to manage and overcome your stress and anxiety. Space is limited to 15 people. Classes meet from 6 to 7 p.m. each week in the Health and Counseling Center’s classroom.
Call 503-554-2340 to sign up or for more details.
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September 16th, 2018
The campus community is invited to a free Constitution Day address, “The Bible and the American Constitutional Tradition,” by guest speaker Daniel L. Dreisbach tonight (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Dreisbach is a professor in the School of Public Affairs at American University. He earned a doctor of philosophy degree from Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar, and a juris doctor degree from the University of Virginia. He has authored or edited 10 books, including, most recently, Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers.
Later this week, a second talk, “Liberty, License, and Virtuous Self-Government in John Milton’s Writings,†will be presented by David Urban, an English professor from Calvin College, on Friday, Sept. 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Urban has written and edited numerous works about Milton.
Contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu for more information.
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September 16th, 2018
The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a doubles pickleball league! It will run Tuesday, Sept. 18, to Thursday, Oct. 18. The league is open for sign-ups in IMLeagues, so go find a partner 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.
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September 16th, 2018
Interested in getting involved with the Fox Film Club? Come to our informational meeting tonight (Monday) at 7 p.m. in Lemmons 4.
We will be discussing 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.
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September 15th, 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.
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September 14th, 2018
The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a kickball intramural league! It will run Wednesday, Sept. 19, to Wednesday, Oct. 17. 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.
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September 14th, 2018
Are you interested in learning more about the role of the church in racial reconciliation? Join us for a discussion on this topic in Canyon Commons 103 on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mathetes, a time for students, faculty and community members to gather together and address current issues.
Elective chapel credit is available for all who participate. Questions? Contact Katherine Reamy (kreamy15@georgefox.edu).
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September 14th, 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).
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