Swing dance takes over Wheeler gym this Sunday

April 5th, 2017

This Sunday, April 9, the Coast to Coast Swing Club will host a live swing dance in the Wheeler gym from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The entire university community is invited to join us!

Refreshments will be provided. Bring your friends; it’s going to be a blast!

Contact Andrea Roberts (aroberts14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

RSVP to special anniversary events coming this month

April 4th, 2017

In honor of the university’s 125th anniversary, George Fox employees are invited to a special reception at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, April 17.

The event will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Senate Chamber Lobby of the capitol building, located at 900 Court St. N.E., in Salem. Please R.S.V.P. to Mary Monahan (mmonahan@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2115) by Tuesday, April 11, if you plan to attend.

Later in the month, the university will  host its own anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons, at which former presidents David Brandt, Tom Johnson and David Le Shana will be in attendance. Contact Mary by April 12 to R.S.V.P. for that event.

Both events are free to attend.

Be considerate of Bruin Preview guests when parking April 6-7

April 4th, 2017

The undergraduate admissions office is getting ready to welcome hundreds of prospective students to campus for Bruin Preview this Thursday and Friday, April 6-7.

Please be considerate of our first-time guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots those two days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248.

Thank you!

Support student musicians at free concerts this week

April 4th, 2017

The university community is invited to support our students at two free concerts this week in Bauman Auditorium. Both will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Chamber Music Concert

On Thursday, April 6, the George Fox Keyboard Ensemble, Women’s Chorale, Men’s Ensemble, and Chamber Singers will perform. Selections include Someone to Watch Over Me (Women’s Chorale), Ava Maria (Men’s Ensemble), In Virtute Tua (Chamber Singers), Mozart’s Sonata K. 521 (Keyboard Ensemble) and Two Strings, But One Voice (Combined Women’s Chorale).

Featured performers will include pianists Stacey Zavala, Ryan Gelzer, Chloe Tomlinson, Mackenzie Herr, Selena Wolkenhaurer, Jacob Hogland and Kyler Schubkegel. The singing ensembles are conducted by Danielle Warner, and the Keyboard Ensemble is conducted by Kenn Willson.

Spring Jazz Concert

On Friday, April 7, a Jazz Concert will feature the school’s Jazz Ensemble and guest artist/alumna Wendy Goodwin.

Directed by Nathanael Ankeny, the ensemble will perform Roll ‘Em, Stella by Starlight, Extensions, The Muttonhead, Misty, Nature Boy, Parlor Music and They Can’t Take That Away from Me.

Nominate a student-athlete for ‘Bruin Award’

April 4th, 2017

Know a student-athlete who truly embodies the “Be Known” promise? Show your support by nominating them for the Bruin Award! This award will be presented at the “Georgies,” a new awards event that will take place on Monday, April 17 (see related Daily Bruin post).

All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to vote! Click on this link for a more detailed description.

Questions? Contact Emily Palkert at epalkert@georgefox.edu.

All invited to inaugural ‘Georgies’ awards event April 17

April 4th, 2017

Come celebrate with us at the inaugural “Georgies” from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 17, in Bauman Auditorium!

The “Georgies” is an athletics-hosted event to present awards for athletic, academic and character achievements. The ceremony is open to all George Fox students, faculty, staff, alumni and families, so come join the fun! Admission is free.

This is a red-carpet event, so floor-length gowns and ties are encouraged. For those who are unable to attend but would like to watch online, a live feed will be provided on the athletics portal.

Following the awards ceremony in Bauman Auditorium, we’ll host a reception for student-athletes and coaches from 8:30 to 11 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Learn more by checking out our Facebook page and Instagram account. Questions? Contact Emily Palkert at epalkert@georgefox.edu.

Guest speaks on ‘religious liberty in Trump era’ tonight

April 4th, 2017

David Nammo, executive director of the Christian Legal Society, will speak on campus tonight (Wednesday) on the subject “Is Religious Liberty Still Threatened in the Donald Trump Era?”

The talk will be from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 206 and is open to the public.

Come to Fox and Friendsview game night tomorrow

April 4th, 2017

Need a break from all your term papers and projects? Come to Fox and Friendsview tomorrow (Thursday)! James Project is hosting the final game night of the year with the Friendsview community. Come play ping-pong, bocce ball and more!

We will meet in Le Shana at 6:45 p.m. and walk over together. We will wrap up around 8 p.m. Can’t wait to see you there!

Questions? Email jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com.

Help sought from CMCO majors for creating personal video project

April 4th, 2017

Esteemed colleagues,

I need some help with a small project. I want to create a short 30-second video that expresses my passion, creativity and personality. I’d like to add this video to my LinkedIn profile, and I’d like for it to complement my resume.

Does anyone know of any cinema and media communication or film and video production majors who may be interested? I’d be happy to compensate anyone willing to help me with this.

Thanks!
– Terrance Mitchell (tmitchell12@georgefox.edu)

Asian American Club invites all to celebration Sunday

April 4th, 2017

Join Fusion, the Asian American Club, in celebrating a year together with good company and good food! We will be meeting in the International House on Sunday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Feel free to bring a dish or snack to share; Fusion will provide the main courses.

Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there!

Contact Elaine Wu (ewu14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Interested in growing as a leader?

April 4th, 2017

Do you want to grow and develop as a leader? Is growing your leadership presence part of your performance goals or faculty growth plan for 2017-18?

If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you may want to consider applying for the Leadership Development Initiative (LDI). The program welcomes both women and men who are current George Fox employees who desire to grow in their current role or seek to prepare themselves for future leadership roles.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2017-18 cohort and are due by May 1, 2017. For more information and to access the application, please fill out the Leadership Development Initiative Application.

If you have questions, please contact a member of the LDI planning team: Emily Call, Rebecca Hernandez, Susanna Steeg or Missy Terry.

Enjoy sports? Apply for game management work-study job

April 4th, 2017

Interested in sports? Need a work-study job? Consider working on the game management staff for the upcoming school year!

Contact Kevin Kopple (kkopple@georgefox.edu) for details.

Survey: Fruit and Vegetable Consumption at ‘The Bon’

April 4th, 2017

Hello everyone,

The following survey is part of a group project we are conducting for our Consumer Behavior class. We are asking some questions to see if we can understand the preferences and the habits of fruit and vegetable consumption at our cafeteria (“The Bon”). Thank you, and have a great day!

Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Survey

If you have any questions pertaining to this survey, please feel free to contact Adam Shull (ashull13@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.

FoxTALE Preview of New Features Coming in August 2017

April 3rd, 2017

We invite you to view the new features that will be available in August 2017 with our FoxTALE Upgrade. (We will keep you posted as soon as the exact date is available.) See the preview of all new features here, which includes links to short video demos.

Our top picks:

  • Restore Deleted Content with Recycle Bin Video (1:33)
  • New Grading Page in Assignments Video (2:08)
  • Pinned Forum Discussions Video (1:28)
  • New Theme – Boost Video (2:19)

We’re also offering webinars where we will demonstrate all the new features. You can also sign up for our End of Semester Open Labs, where you can drop in to work on your FoxTALE course sites (Faculty Sign-up Form).

Visit the FoxTALE for Faculty webpage for guides and resources. For questions or assistance using FoxTALE, please contact the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.

– Your Educational Technology Team

‘Be the Match’ bone marrow registry drive set for April 11

April 3rd, 2017

Help cancer patients with a simple mouth swab! Sign up for the bone marrow registry on Tuesday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103. Young patients battling cancer will also be there to remind us of how you can change someone’s life by simply signing up.

Questions? Contact David Degnan (ddegnan14@georgefox.edu).

Be supportive of students during housing selection process

April 3rd, 2017

Housing and room selection begins today (Tuesday) and ends tomorrow. Students will be able to select their rooms on campus for the 2017-18 academic year.

Please be aware that this is a time of heightened emotions and stress for students.

If students have questions regarding housing, please refer them to our website (housing.georgefox.edu) or our office. We will have staff here to assist them in the process.

Questions? Write housing@georgefox.edu.

Learn how to be a competitive Peace Corps applicant on Thursday

April 3rd, 2017

Thinking about applying for the Peace Corps now or in the future? You need to learn how to make your application stand out from the rest.

Attend a workshop this Thursday, April 6, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 to learn how to browse volunteer openings, find the right program, and strengthen your application. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about service, learn steps you can take to improve your chances, and gain valuable tips to guide you through the application process.

Lisa will also available before or after for fireside meetings, so please email her (lsnell@peacecorps.gov) in advance if you’d like a quick chat to discuss resumes, application process, or general Peace Corps questions.

Contact the IDEA Center with questions.

Friendship House info meetings planned today

April 3rd, 2017

Friendship House is a residential opportunity for women, 21 years of age or older, at George Fox University, in partnership with Mark 2 Ministries and Friendship House Partners.

Students live in intentional Christian community with persons with an intellectual or developmental disability. Life is ordered around the community building blocks Jean Vanier articulated (founder of L’Arche communities), “Eat Together, Pray Together, Celebrate Together!”

Friendship House celebrates together! Celebration happens because Friendship House is a place of deep belonging in which each person, regardless of ability, is seen and recognized as a gift.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, plan to attend one of the informational meetings held this week:

  • Tuesday, April 4, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on the Newberg campus (Stevens 101)
  • Tuesday, April 4, 12:15 to 1 p.m. at the Portland Center (PDS 160)
  • Tuesday, April 4, 6 to 6:45 p.m. at the Portland Center (PDS 295)

Learn more about the program at friendshiphousepartners.com.

Contact Jere Witherspoon (jwithers@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Apply now to serve in Nepal next winter

April 3rd, 2017

Interested in serving the Lord overseas? Join next year’s winter serve trip team and travel to Nepal. Apply now at this link!

Make sure to schedule your ARC appointments

April 3rd, 2017

Do you need help with a paper? Do you need help setting up a study plan? Are you required to come to the ARC for class?

There are only four more weeks left in the semester. Do not wait until the last minute to make your appointment. The schedule is filling up. Make your appointment now! Go to the arcschedule.georgefox.edu and schedule now.