Darla Tillman-Samuelson (Seminary) has left her full-time position at George Fox. She will continue to fulfill her adjunct teaching role for the seminary this semester and is looking forward to new opportunities.
Adam McGuffie (Seminary) has left the seminary. He plans to expand his independent consulting work in web design, social media and photography. He is also continuing to teach in the university’s adult degree program.
Marc Shelton (Education) is now officially dean of the College of Education. Formerly the “interim dean,†Marc has agreed to lead the College of Education for at least the next two years, according to Provost Linda Samek.
Nicole M. Enzinger (Education) published an article, “Descriptions of the Integer Number Line in United States School Mathematics in the 19th Century,” in a Mathematical Association of America journal, Convergence. The article describes the evolution of the number line in school mathematics and includes implications for contemporary mathematics educators.
Wendy Flint (IDEA Center) wrote a piece for an article, “2018’s Happiest Cities in America,” featured in the March 12 issue of WalletHub, a personal finance website. In it, Wendy addresses the question, “What tips do you have for someone who is unhappy with their career?”
Rebecca Hernandez (Associate Provost of Local and Global Engagement/Chief Diversity Officer) was featured in The Christian Post’s March 4 online edition. In an article titled “Christian Higher Ed Becomes Less White, More Diverse in Effort to Reflect God’s Kingdom,†Rebecca shares how George Fox and other CCCU schools are making their campuses more welcoming to minority students. “As we think about welcoming students, part of the issue that has been around is the idea of having students change to meet the way our institutions are,” she said. “Our work has been more about how we expand the doorways and change how we do things to be more receptive to all students.”
Ed Higgins’ (Emeritus, English Department) poem, “Meaning’s Heft,†was featured in the Feb. 9 issue of the online poetry journal Whispers (Inge Wesdijk, poetry editor). In addition, two of his science fiction haiku pieces were included in the February 2018 print issue of Scifaikuest.
A number of George Fox representatives presented at seven sessions at the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities’ 2018 International Forum in Dallas Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. Presenting were Debra Espinor, Linda Samek, Anna Berardi, Gloria Doherty and Robin Ashford (“Building a Sustainable Model for Developing Digital Fluency in Higher Education Faculty (on a Shoestring Budgetâ€); Robin Baker, Rob Westervelt and Bob Sevier of Stamats (“Thoughtful Innovation and Deliberate Change in Turbulent Timesâ€); Laura Hartley, Rebecca Hernandez and Linda Samek (“Advancing the Academy: System Changes to Increase Underrepresented and Ethnic/Racially Diverse Facultyâ€); Kelly Chang, with four others (“Best Practices for Integrating First-Generation Latino Students: Theoretical Framework, Lessons Learned, and Theological Foundationsâ€); Yune Tran and Rebecca Hernandez (“Future Directions in Supporting Underrepresented Faculty: Examining the Role of a Faculty of Color Mentorship Programâ€); Jenny Elsey, with two others (“One Size Does Not Fit All: Shared Stories of Managing a Multicultural Leadership Scholarship Programâ€); and Brad Lau and Linda Samek, with 11 others (“Campus Life: In Search Of Community at Christian Colleges and Universitiesâ€).
Kenn Willson (Music) organized, produced and directed the highly successful Monster Piano Concert at George Fox in February. About 200 donors were in attendance to see the guest piano duo of Eduard Gavril and Sorin Frisan, current George Fox students, alumni, and potential piano recruits perform. The performers played for a nearly sold-out house as six additional pianos – four Bosendorfers and two Yamahas – were added to the Bauman Auditorium stage. Kenn also held a masterclass – mini-lessons with students in front of other performers, parents and teachers – with 10 pianists in Vancouver, Washington, on March 3.
Sunggu Yang (Christian Studies) was invited to write an article for the International Handbook of Practical Theology on the topic of “Preaching, Hermeneutics and Rhetoric, and Religious Speech.†Fifty-plus leading scholars around the world in various fields of practical theology will contribute to this ambitious multinational and interdisciplinary piece. De Gruyter (Berlin; Boston) will handle the publication under the joint editorship of Birgit Weyel (Tübingen), Wilhelm Gräb (Berlin), Emmanuel Lartey (Atlanta) and Cas Wepener (Pretoria).
March 13Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Carol Brazo, Erica Ramirez, Karen Buchanan
March 14Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Keelan LoFaro, Lynette Elwyn, Piper Parks
March 15Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Bill Jolliff, Caitlin Corning, Stephanie St. Cyr
March 16Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Glory Lehman, Jim Bray, Patty Findley
March 17Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Bryan Boyd, Saurra Heide
March 19Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Marty Hunter
March 20Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Annie Lunt, Heidi Cuddeford, Javier Garcia
March 21Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Courtland Sherreitt, Kevin Kopple, Michelle Dawson
March 23Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Kris Kays
March 24Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Loren Kerns
March 25Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Heather Groenlund
March 26Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Carrie Hall, Jim Russell, Nick Willis
We will be celebrating the women on our campus for Women’s History Month. Stop by and pick up a free lunch in Canyon Commons between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday)!
If you have questions, contact Khadija Bruce (kbruce15@georgefox.edu).
“Empowered Women Empower Women”
Mu Kappa, a club for missionary kids, people who have lived overseas, or people who are interested in overseas living/travel, is hosting another missions panel discussion tomorrow (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 250.
This will be a time to learn more about missionary kids and the transition process after living abroad. Food will be served and chapel credit is available! We would love to see you there.
Contact Cayla Smith (smithc15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Join us for chapel this morning (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium for some worship and teaching. This is a great time to slow down before the week gets busy, and just reflect on how your spirit is doing. Use this time to fix your gaze on the one who created you.
We hope you will join us!
The undergraduate admissions office is seeking qualified candidates to work as interns in the areas of admissions counseling, visit coordinating, and event coordinating. This is a great paid internship opportunity that will give you career-building experiences while also being a great resume builder.
We are seeking professional, energetic and detail-oriented candidates who are looking for a professionally developing experience while getting to be a part of a great team!
The application to apply is open and can be accessed on Handshake. Search for “Undergraduate Admissions Paid Internships.”
You may contact Kelly Friesen (kfriesen@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Registration for the 2017 summer online term at George Fox is now open! Space is limited to 20 students per class, and sections are filling up quickly (though all currently have room for more students). Please let your students know about this resource!
All online courses are offered at 50 percent off tuition, a huge savings, and are taught by experienced George Fox professors. Courses include topics in art history, biology, math, music, physics, sociology, BIBL 100 Bible Survey, and more! Students can check out the options at this link.
Questions? Email online program director Brian Doak at bdoak@georgefox.edu.
Registration for the 2017 summer online term at George Fox is now open! Space is limited to 20 students per class, and sections are filling up quickly (though all currently have room for more students).
All online courses are offered at 50 percent off tuition, a huge savings, and are taught by experienced George Fox professors. Courses include topics in art history, biology, math, music, physics, sociology, BIBL 100 Bible Survey, and more! Check out the options at this link.
To register: Go to MyGFU > Enroll, and follow the basic steps from there … or contact your CAP Coach!
Questions? Email online program director Brian Doak at bdoak@georgefox.edu.
Information Services is looking for a multi-talented individual to work closely with the information services coordinator. In this position, you will represent George Fox University to those calling the university switchboard and to visitors and guests at the Information Desk. You will have the exciting opportunity to deliver our Be Known promise while serving in this fun and engaging role as you provide above-and-beyond customer service to all you provide assistance to!
This is a 10-hour-per-week position that starts in the fall of 2018. Job posting and application requirements are available on Handshake. Email Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Are you going on Juniors Abroad in May? Do you have what you need for your upcoming travels? Travel kits are being sold by George Fox students with universal adapters, a journal with a personal note from a previous Juniors Abroad student, and a set of custom stickers!
Kits are only $19.99 and provide the essentials for your upcoming travels. Follow @gfujuniorsabroad on Instagram or email Kiana Neisig (kneisig14@georgefox.edu) to inquire about a travel kit.
Intercultural Life is partnering with the Black Student Union for Black History Month to put together Matheteis! Join us at 8:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons 103.
Matheteis is a discussion forum that comes from the Greek word for disciple. Our goal is to provide space for faculty, staff/administrators and students to discuss difficult topics in a cross-disciplinary approach that leads to learning and understanding.
We invite four panelists who are given two to three prompt questions ahead of time. After panelists have an opportunity to discuss the prompt questions, audience participants can also ask questions and join the discussion.
The topic will be the issue of gentrification. We want to engage in dialogue about the effects that less affluent communities experience in the process of renovating urban areas. Come join us for good conversation, snacks, and chapel credit!
Contact Brianna Martin-Ortega (bmartinortega16@georgefox.edu) for more information.
Hungry for discounts? “Lettuce†share a link to our local restaurants page, where you’ll find a smorgasbord of delicious deals cooked up just for our George Fox community! Check it out and “spread†the word!
Questions? Contact Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu.
Come join Nutrition Matters as Emily Forbes from “Love and Plants” gives a cooking demonstration on how to make Irish-inspired food. Join us at 5 p.m. today (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons 101. Free food is available afterwards, and credit is available for nutrition classes.
Contact Kelsey Herschberger (kherschberger14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Please take a moment to click on the link below to nominate the student-athlete you think best represents the Be Known promise of a George Fox student through their athletic representation. The Bruin Award will be presented at the 2018 Georgies athletic award ceremony, open to everyone at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, in Bauman Auditorium! Click on the link to vote now!
To help guide you, here is a description of the “Be Known†promise …
“Be known means to be understood, valued, encouraged and uplifted. At George Fox, to be known means that professors and staff connect with students in authentic ways – personally, academically, spiritually – recognizing that we all come to this place with different backgrounds, life experiences and dreams for the future. To be known means that students not only learn new ideas, they share their own. To be known means to be heard.â€
Questions? Contact Stacy Kozlowski (skozlowski14@georgefox.edu).
The Game Night Club meets again tonight (Monday)! All are welcome to come join in on the fun! Feel free to bring your own board games if you desire!
Please bring all your friends and enjoy the games and snacks in the FoxHole from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Got questions? Contact Anna Kennedy (akennedy15@georgefox.edu) or Carly Fisher-Francis (cfisherfrancis17@georgefox.edu).
We will be celebrating the women on our campus for Women’s History Month. Stop by and pick up a free lunch in Canyon Commons between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14!
If you have questions, contact Khadija Bruce (kbruce15@georgefox.edu).
“Empowered Women Empower Women”
The Portland Writing Center is seeking a new writing consultant who is enthusiastic about helping fellow graduate and adult degree students understand the components of effective writing. Portland Writing Center consultants are current degree-completion and graduate students who work four to eight hours per week meeting with students in face-to-face or online sessions at the Portland Writing Center.
Writing consultant duties include helping students with the following: (1) thinking through ideas for a writing assignment; (2) considering writing choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, cohesion, and organization; (3) developing ideas with specific evidence; (4) improving research strategies; (5) applying proper documentation and formatting; and (6) understanding basic grammar and mechanics.
Click here for a consultant job description, and click here for a consultant application. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For more information, contact Jennie Harrop, Portland Writing Center director, at 503-554-6024 or jharrop@georgefox.edu.
​The next Wellness Challenge is here! The Wellness Challenge “Spring Part 2” will run from Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 27.
Here are the details:
For the first challenge, March 12-17: Participate in an activity from the physical therapy department’s Health and Wellness Week.
Also, join in the conversation on Facebook here.
– Staff Development Committee
