Now through Wednesday, Nov. 29, save big on George Fox gifts and apparel …
These discounts are offered online only at georgefoxshop.com. The offers are valid until 10 p.m. on Nov. 29. Excludes books, supplies, tech and clearance merchandise.
Go Bruins!
Attention lovers of poetry, prose, and art! Stop by Canyon Commons during Late Night Breakfast (Monday, Dec. 11, at 10 p.m.) to pick up your free copy of The Wineskin, the university’s literary and art magazine with poetry, prose, art, and photography submitted by your fellow George Fox students!
Questions? Contact Kiale Palpant (kpalpant16@georgefox.edu).
Now through Wednesday, Nov. 29, save big on George Fox gifts and apparel …
These discounts are offered online only at georgefoxshop.com. The offers are valid until 10 p.m. on Nov. 29. Excludes books, supplies, tech and clearance merchandise.
Go Bruins!
ASC is looking for George Fox employees to chaperone Winter Formal on Sunday, Dec. 10! We would be happy to provide a $50 gift card to a place of your choosing as a thank you. The event runs from 8 to 11 p.m. at the LeftBank Annex (101 N. Weidler St.) in Portland.
Please respond to Shelby Bauer at sbauer16@georgefox.edu if you are interested.
Thank you!
Now through Wednesday, Nov. 29, save big on George Fox gifts and apparel …
These discounts are offered online only at georgefoxshop.com. The offers are valid until 10 p.m. on Nov. 29. Excludes books, supplies, tech and clearance merchandise.
Go Bruins!
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 adult 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. 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.
We would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete this seven-question survey about the George Fox museum exhibits. If you have any questions or trouble with the survey, please contact Caitlin Corning at ccorning@georgefox.edu.
Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.
Come listen to a panel of eight students from a wide variety of majors who are doing or have recently done an internship! On Monday, Nov. 27, in Canyon Commons, panelists will share their experiences and insights about the opportunities internships offer and give you tips on how to land your own. The session runs from noon to 12:50 p.m.
Employers include the University of Oregon, Cambia Health, Visionary Films, Boeing, Multnomah County, the Campbell Foundation, the Charles Koch Institute, and Providence Health.
Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.
Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
ASC is looking for George Fox employees to chaperone Winter Formal on Sunday, Dec. 10! We would be happy to provide a $50 gift card to a place of your choosing as a thank you. The event runs from 8 to 11 p.m. at the LeftBank Annex (101 N. Weidler St.) in Portland.
Please respond to Shelby Bauer at sbauer16@georgefox.edu if you are interested.
Thank you!
Round up your coworkers and walk on over to Canyon Commons for an all-employee lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The cost is only $3, and lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Hope to see you there!
Just a heads-up: There will be no Vespers chapel tonight (Wednesday) due to Thanksgiving break. Travel safely and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
It’s time to renew your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)! Be sure to file your 2018-19 FAFSAÂ by Jan. 1Â to ensure you get next year’s financial aid package in a timely manner.
Questions? Contact the financial aid office at fa@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2302.
Want a merry and peaceful Christmas break? Complete your 2018-19 FAFSA! You are invited to a FAFSA workshop hosted by the George Fox financial aid counselors – our gift to you.
When:
Where: MLRC 20 (library basement computer lab)
What to bring:
Sign up here so we know how many snacks to bring. Questions? Contact the Financial Aid Office at fa@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2302.
Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for awesome work at our next all-employee meeting (Thursday, Nov. 30)? Please send an email to Employee Empowerment (ee@georgefox.edu) by end of day Monday, Nov. 27, with a short summary (two to three sentences) of their recent success!
You are also welcome to come to the meeting early and add additional “shout-outs†to the board.
Questions? Contact Darby Thiessen (dthiessen@georgefox.edu).
Help parents in need in our community this Christmas by being a part of a December diaper drive hosted by the Students for Life Club! Bring some diapers back from Thanksgiving break to donate. We will have boxes set out for the donations in the Bruin Den and Bridge Café starting Friday, Dec. 1, until the beginning of finals week.
All donations will be given to the Pregnancy Counseling and Information Center right here in Newberg. Newberg PCIC is in need of bigger diaper sizes (sizes 3-5), but any diapers will be a blessing.
Questions? Contact Hannah Thom (hthom16@georgefox.edu).
The Wheeler Fitness Center will be taking a break for turkey, just like you! Below are the hours of operation for the week of Nov. 19-25:
Sunday–Tuesday: Normal hours
Wednesday:Â 6 a.m – 8 p.m.
Thursday–Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: Resume normal hours
We hope you have a great Thanksgiving break with family and friends!
We would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete this seven-question survey about the George Fox museum exhibits. If you have any questions or trouble with the survey, please contact Caitlin Corning at ccorning@georgefox.edu.
Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.
Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to celebrate together the great mystery of Christ the Lord at the Christmas Concert on Sunda
Employees are entitled to four complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee or a single ticket for any of the other performances (on Dec. 8 or 9). Following the concert on Sunday, employees are invited to a Christmas open house at the president’s home from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 402 S. College St. in Newberg.
You can select your concert tickets online at this link (be sure to select “GFU Employee†in the drop-down menu on the page that pops up after making your seat selection). If selecting your complimentary seats for Sunday, you may disregard the note that states employees are only entitled to one ticket per event; however, you must still select “Okay, I will bring my ID to the door†in the drop-down menu.
Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.
Join us today (Tuesday) for a Thanksgiving chapel! We’ll have a wonderful time of communion together and a time of reflection for all that you are thankful for. We hope to see you there, at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium!
Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the last day for ordering your 2017-18 Commuter Life T-shirt. Fill out this form to place your order. Orders will be accepted until noon tomorrow. Shirts are $10 and must be paid in cash upon pick-up. Shirts are expected to arrive during finals week.
Questions? Contact Kristi Welker (kwelker@georgefox.edu).
