Artists: Interested in exhibiting your work at the Chehalem Cultural Center?

January 29th, 2018

The Chehalem Cultural Center wants to feature a George Fox studio artist(s)! We are looking for five to seven total pieces to be shown Feb. 20 through early March.

For more information, please contact Samantha K McKibbon at smckibbon15@georgefox.edu by Feb. 2.

Craig Taylor speaks on history of George Fox athletics tonight

January 29th, 2018

The university community is invited to a special Newberg Historical Society event featuring Craig Taylor tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.). Taylor, the university’s athletic director from 1988 to 2017, will be sharing on the history of George Fox athletics.

Come join us!

Christian Camp Fair visits campus tomorrow in Canyon Commons

January 29th, 2018

Know of students looking for a job this summer? We have almost 20 camps coming to campus tomorrow (Wednesday) to talk to students about hundreds of summer job opportunities.

There will be Christian camps from near and far in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Encourage students to stop by anytime during that time frame to talk to camps like Tadmor, Twin Rocks, Tilikum, Base Sports, Cascades, Camp Lutherwood and many more!

If a student has a question about the event, have them email Grace Packer at gpacker@georgefox.edu.

Enter ‘Sadies Proposal Contest’ for chance to win free dinner

January 29th, 2018

Asking someone to Sadies? Make it unforgettable and send it to our ASC Instagram to compete to win a dinner on us. We want to see your best attempt at convincing that special guy to go to Sadies with you.

Think you have the cutest “sadies-prosal?” Send a picture to us and we will put it on our Instagram page. Then our followers will vote on who did it best. We will be accepting entries Wednesday, Jan. 31, through Wednesday, Feb. 7, so DM us your photos on Instagram.

Questions? Contact Shelby Bauer (sbauer16@georgefox.edu).

Internship/volunteer opportunity available at local church

January 29th, 2018

Passionate about teaching kids? Northside Community Church is seeking motivated students who are interested in teaching children K-5. All majors encouraged!

This is a great resume builder and vocational discernment opportunity! Internship credit may apply. The church is located at 1800 Hoskins St., in Newberg.

Interested or have questions? Contact Heather Newton, the children’s ministry director, at heather@northsidenewberg.org, or text “information” to 971-832-1099. More details are also available here.

Tickets for Oregon Symphony available Thursday

January 28th, 2018

George Fox will host the Oregon Symphony for its 31st appearance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m. The concert is a gift from George Fox honorary board member Ken Austin, cofounder of A-dec, with his late wife Joan Austin.

A limited number of tickets have been provided for George Fox half-time and full-time employees. Tickets are limited to two per employee on a first-come, first-served basis starting Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Event Services Office, 1109 E. Hancock. Reservations may be taken for Portland Center employees only.

On Wednesday, Feb. 7, remaining tickets (limited to two per person) will be available to those who sign up on the waitlist. If you find you are not able to attend, please return your tickets for another employee’s use.

Questions? Please contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu or ext. 2029.

Successful entrepreneur speaks on campus Wednesday; free lunch included

January 28th, 2018

Kelly Hagglund, principal broker and owner of The Kelly Group, kicks off the spring College of Business Industry Insiders series this Wednesday, Jan. 31, from noon to 12:45 p.m. in Hoover 103.

Come hear how Kelly followed God’s voice and built a successful business that has earned her accolades throughout the Oregon business community over the last 20 years. Register here for a free lunch, and enjoy conversation about the integration of faith and business.

Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Study abroad rep in Canyon Commons today

January 28th, 2018

Are you interested in studying abroad in Australia, Oxford, the Middle East, or Northern Ireland, as well as other locations? Come visit our Best Semester representative, Jordan Smith, to talk about program details, application questions and more!

Jordan will be in Canyon Commons from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today (Monday). Stop by for more study abroad information!

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu).

Plant Services implements new project review and approval process

January 28th, 2018

To manage existing maintenance needs and project requests, Plant Services is implementing a formal project review and approval process beginning Thursday, Feb. 1.

The Plant Services Operating Budget is for maintaining facilities and equipment to their designed state. Any additions or improvements that alter existing space or asset are considered projects and are not funded by the maintenance department.

A Project Review Committee (PRC) has been formed that will review submitted projects to establish adherence to the university’s mission, priority and funding. All projects must be approved by the appropriate dean or department head before being considered by the PRC.

The PRC will meet monthly between September and March, or more frequently as needed. Anything submitted after March 1 will not be considered until the following school year to be budgeted during the capital planning process.

A project request is to be submitted to the dean or department head using the “Project Request Form,” located on the Plant Services webpage under “Quick Links.” This form must be fully completed and include the signatures of the appropriate academic dean or department head, and building monitor. Once the signatures are collected, the Project Request Form is then routed to Plant Services and the PRC.

If the PRC approves the project and funds are available, the requestor will be informed, and the request will be submitted to the Plant Services director for management and scheduling.

The full policy and a summary of maintenance versus project requests is available here.

Please contact Dan vanderWater (dvanderwater@georgefox.edu) with any questions about the project approval process.

Annual Circle of Peace Seminar returns to campus Feb. 5

January 28th, 2018

Can we find common ground in our polarized world? Join us for an interfaith panel discussion highlighting practical ways in which the Abrahamic faiths are moving toward finding peace and unity across our political, cultural, and religious divides.

The seventh annual Circle of Peace Seminar is set from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, in Canyon Commons 101. Sharing the stage will be our brilliant speakers Rabbi David Kosak of Neveh Shalom in Portland, Arif Humayun, president and cofounder of Circle of Peace, and Paul Anderson, professor of biblical and Quaker Studies at George Fox.

Contact Kaleb Puckett (puckettk16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Come enjoy lunch with your colleagues tomorrow

January 28th, 2018

All-employee lunch is just around the corner! Join your colleagues for lunch tomorrow (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Cost is $3 per plate.

Hope to see you there!

Interested in studying in Rwanda or Thailand? Visit with reps tomorrow

January 28th, 2018

Are you interested in studying abroad in Rwanda or Thailand? Come visit the GoEd representatives for more information. David and Rachel Reid will be on campus on Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Swing by their table in Canyon Commons for more information!

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu).

Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts featured at Art Talk tonight

January 28th, 2018

Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts will be represented at Art Talk tonight (Monday) at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.). Join us for this free presentation from 6 to 7 p.m.

Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts (CSIA) provides a creative educational, social and economical conduit for Native Americans through artistic development. They will be speaking about who they are and their practice. All are welcome, and food and drink will be available.

Hope to see you there! Contact Elizabeth Herrera (herrerae16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Nominate George Fox community members to share their stories

January 28th, 2018

The Student Collective is looking for diverse people to highlight in this year’s publication. Nominate your most beloved George Fox community members to share their stories. Complete the form on our website. Deadline is Sunday, Feb 11.

Contact Tyler Sloan (tsloan16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Free technology in education conference open for registration

January 28th, 2018

Interested in learning more about technology and how it applies to the educational experience? You are invited to a free conference hosted by the Oregon Technology in Education Network (OTEN) on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Pacific University’s Forest Grove campus. George Fox is a founding member of the OTEN consortium.

The gathering will feature peer-reviewed presentations from university faculty and other educators from across Oregon and the Northwest. We would like to encourage faculty and staff who have been innovating with their teaching to register for the free half-day conference (8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.).

For more information, please take a look at the conference website here.

Don’t forget to get your LinkedIn photo updated at IDEA Center

January 28th, 2018

Was your LinkedIn photo taken back in high school? Did you take your photo on a phone camera? If so, stop by the IDEA Center from 1 to 3 p.m. on any Tuesday until the end of the semester and get a professional photo taken for your LinkedIn account.

Potential employers are looking for people who know how to present themselves, and we want you to look your best!

Final performances of ‘Tongue of a Bird’ take Wood-Mar stage

January 28th, 2018

Join us for the final performances of George Fox theatre department’s production of Ellen McLaughlin’s Tongue of a Bird this week (note: the production does have mature themes).

Student tickets are free on Thursday, Feb. 1. Bring your student ID to the door, and please note that the name on the ticket needs to match the ID of the person attending the show. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Feb. 1-3 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Feb. 4. 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!

Consider joining the Peer Advisor team; meeting set for Thursday

January 28th, 2018

Consider joining the Peer Advisor team! Come to our Peer Advisor information meeting this Thursday, Feb. 1, at 9 p.m. in Lemmons 8 to learn more.

A Peer Advisor plays an integral role in assisting new students’ transition to George Fox. Peer Advisors serve as representatives of the entire student body of George Fox and are responsible for positively promoting the university to members of the community at large. They fulfill these roles through assisting with Welcome Weekend and LIBA 100: Knowing and Being Known or HNRS 150: Origins.

Come to our Thursday meeting to learn more! Questions? Contact Polly Peterson at ppeterson@georgefox.edu.

Interested in working at a Christian camp this summer?

January 28th, 2018

Do you have a job lined up for this summer? Do you like the idea of working with kids in the outdoors? We have almost 20 camps coming to campus on Wednesday, Jan. 31, to talk to students about hundreds of summer job opportunities.

There will be Christian camps from near and far in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by anytime during that time frame to talk to camps like Tadmor, Twin Rocks, Tilikum, Base Sports, Cascades, Camp Lutherwood and many more!

If you have questions about the event, email Grace Packer at gpacker@georgefox.edu.

Tell students about APA workshop this Wednesday

January 28th, 2018

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) will be hosting two workshops about APA writing style this semester. The first one is this Wednesday, Jan. 31, so please share these opportunities with your students ASAP.

Primary APA Workshop
Jan. 31, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Lemmons 8
Professor Sue O’Donnell will be giving a thorough workshop about APA style, including formatting, citations and references, writing style, and more.

Follow-Up APA Workshop
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Lemmons 8
Students can join the ARC Coordinator, Maddie Lowen, for hands-on practice with APA citations and references, including immediate feedback and question/answer time. All students are welcome, even if they were not able to attend the first APA workshop.

Have questions? Contact Maddie Lowen (mlowen@georgefox.edu).