Be sure to submit international photos for contest by Feb. 3

January 17th, 2017

Want to win a cash prize up to $50? Submit photos taken abroad, whether photos of people, landscapes and architecture, or culture. The photo contest started Wednesday, Jan. 11, and it’s open to all George Fox students and employees. The deadline for photo submissions is Friday, Feb. 3.

Please submit your photos to Nicola Pieper at npieper16@georgefox.edu. For more information, please see the Photo Contest Guidelines.

If you have any questions, please contact Tiona Cage (tcage@georgefox.edu).

President Baker reflects on impact of technology on social interaction

January 17th, 2017

How has technology impacted our relationships and social interactions? What are two things that technology promises that it is unable to deliver? How have devices impacted our meetings?

President Robin Baker discusses these questions in his latest blog piece. His reflections come after hearing a presentation by MIT professor Sherry Turkle, author of the book Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other.

Plan to attend big basketball games this weekend

January 17th, 2017

The Bruins host Whitman College and Whitworth University in what are sure to be their biggest basketball home games of the season! Mark your calendars and arrive early to make sure you have a place in the stands to see these big games.

  • Friday vs. Whitman College: Women take the court at 6 p.m. and the men at 8 p.m.
  • Saturday vs. Whitworth University: Women take the court at 4 p.m. and the men at 6 p.m.

Special ‘Saint John’s Bible’ presentation set for tomorrow night

January 17th, 2017

Join us tomorrow night (Thursday), as Bill Cahoy, former dean of the Saint John’s Seminary and School of Theology, makes a colorful presentation on the artistic character and spiritual impact of The Saint John’s Bible. The event, titled “The Theology, Art and Imagination of The Saint John’s Bible,” runs from 7:30 to 8:50 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Cahoy presided over the project’s conception and development, and this is the premier event in the university’s second year with The Saint John’s Bible. It is also a part of the school’s 125th anniversary celebration. Chapel credit is available, and refreshments will be provided.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Volunteers needed for ‘Night to Shine’ prom on Feb. 10

January 17th, 2017

George Fox students and employees are again playing a key role in making “Night to Shine,” a prom for those with special needs, happen. It’s scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at Newberg Christian Church (2315 Villa Road).

The Newberg community will host this special night for the third year in a row, along with other churches across the nation. Come join us for a night of fun, complete with a dinner, dancing, laser tag, limo rides, hair, makeup, shoe shining, karaoke and more!

We are looking for buddies for our guests as well as many other volunteers. Email Katlyn Kronschnabl (katlyn@newbergcc.org) if interested!

Nursing Club teams up with Red Cross to host blood drive tomorrow

January 17th, 2017

Help save a life by donating blood through the Red Cross tomorrow (Thursday). The blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

Sign up for an appointment online at redcrossblood.org. Walk-in appointments also will be available. Contact Jessica Roy (jroy13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Security Services seeks owner of flash drive

January 17th, 2017

A Cruzer flash drive was turned in to the lost and found, and there are a LOT of photos on it that we are certain somebody is missing!

There are photos that appear to be of South America (Bolivia or Peru?), maybe Central America and a “Welcome to Zambia” sign, as well as family photos of a wedding and family groups, etc. The photos are dated 2014 and 2015.

If this sounds like it belongs to you, come to the security office to check out the photos!

Thanks for your support of ‘I’m glad you are my neighbor’ campaign

January 17th, 2017

Thank you all for your overwhelming response to the “I’m glad you are my neighbor” campaign. We’ve sold 165 of the first 200 T-shirts printed. We ordered 100 more shirts to ensure we have some of each size to offer. So, if you haven’t had a chance to place your order, there’s still time. You can order here. Also, there are plenty of signs left.

Shirts ordered by Monday, Jan. 16, are available at the Roberts Center for pick-up this afternoon. We are processing shirt and sign requests as quickly as possible between classes. Because of the great response, shirt orders will be available for pick-up at the Roberts Center front desk daily (not just on Monday afternoons as originally communicated).

Hope to see you at the “I’m glad you are my neighbor” Vigil & Day of Action this Sunday, Jan. 22. The vigil starts at 2 p.m. at Newberg Friends Church (307 S. College St.). The march begins at 3:30 p.m. in Francis Square at the corner of East First and North College streets.

Shalom friends,
– Tricia Hornback (phornback@georgefox.edu)

Inauguration Day prayer gathering planned for Friday

January 17th, 2017

You are invited to join the campus pastors for a time of prayer on Inauguration Day this Friday, Jan. 20, in the Prayer Chapel from 9:30 to 10 a.m.

Join the ‘I’m glad you are my neighbor’ campaign

January 16th, 2017

The university’s Center for Peace and Justice, Newberg Peace Coalition, Newberg Rotary, Newberg Friends Church, North Valley Friends Church and Peace Village Newberg are working together on an inclusion campaign for the new year. This simple awareness campaign focuses on the phrase “I’m glad you are my neighbor” as a way to build community; encourage unity, equality and civility; and to affirm the value placed on all people regardless of their racial, social or economic status.

The campaign will include an “I’m glad you are my neighbor” event on Sunday, Jan. 22, T-shirts, signs in business windows and yard signs displayed as widely as possible in and around Newberg.

T-Shirt Info
Each T-shirt will have the message “I’m glad you are my neighbor” written in Chinese, English, Spanish, Arabic and Russian on the front. The back of the shirt will include a list of organizations that support this effort. You can see/order the T-shirts here.

In an effort to build and strengthen relationships between people, the T-shirts are being offered as a “buy one, give one” opportunity. The price is two shirts for $20, or $10 apiece.

Yard Sign Info
Multilingual “I’m glad you are my neighbor” indoor/outdoor signs will be available around Feb 1. You can see and/or order the signs here. Signs are also being offered as a “Buy one, give one” opportunity. The price is two signs for $10.

Jan. 22: “I’m glad you are my neighbor” ​Vigil Info
This event will provide contemplative space and time to share hopes and fears about the current local, national and international situation. Tables will be staffed by local peace and social justice-related organizations. We hope to create a space where relationships and networks can be born and strengthened, making Newberg a place where we can all know we are welcome, supported and cared for. For more information on the vigil, you can visit the Newberg Peace & Justice Action Group on Facebook.

Questions? Email rhernandez@georgefox.edu or phornback@georgefox.edu.

Thank you,
– Rebecca Hernandez and Tricia Hornback

Interested in counseling? Come to info meeting tomorrow night

January 16th, 2017

The Graduate School of Counseling at George Fox University is hosting its last information meeting before the Feb. 1 early application deadline for fall semester. If you’re considering a masters in school counseling, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or school psychology, then plan to join the meeting at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Portland Center campus (Room 155A).

Please RSVP online here and contact Joel Moore with questions at jmoore@georgefox.edu or 503-554-6166.

Interested in hosting your own KFOX radio show?

January 16th, 2017

Interested in hosting your own radio show and joining cool pizza parties? Fill out this survey to join our team.

Questions? Contact Paige Patterson at agentpaigers@gmail.com.

Portland Writing Center Updates

January 16th, 2017

The Portland Writing Center offers one-on-one writing assistance free of charge to George Fox graduate and Department of Professional Studies students. Our consultants are trained to empower adult students to become better writers, not merely edit their papers for them.

We offer assistance in many areas, including initial brainstorming, organization, clarity, grammar, word choice, and APA, Turabian, and MLA formatting. At the PWC, you now have the choice of a face-to-face, Zoom video conference, or email consultation.

For a Zoom consultation, be sure to download Zoom to your laptop or computer before your appointment – a one-time free and easy download that is available at this link. Once you have confirmed that you would like a Zoom appointment, we will include a link on our Google calendar that will connect you to your consultant at the scheduled time.

To schedule an appointment, click here to access the PWC Google calendar. For more information, contact the Portland Writing Center consultants at wc@georgefox.edu or visit our website at wc.georgefox.edu.

All invited to take part in ‘I’m glad you are my neighbor’ awareness campaign

January 15th, 2017

The university’s Center for Peace and Justice, Newberg Peace Coalition, Newberg Rotary, Newberg Friends Church, North Valley Friends Church and Peace Village Newberg are working together on an inclusion campaign for the new year. This simple awareness campaign focuses on the phrase “I’m glad you are my neighbor” as a way to build community; encourage unity, equality and civility; and to affirm the value placed on all people regardless of their racial, social or economic status.

The campaign will include an “I’m glad you are my neighbor” event on Sunday, Jan. 22, T-shirts, signs in business windows and yard signs displayed as widely as possible in and around Newberg.

T-Shirt Info
Each T-shirt will have the message “I’m glad you are my neighbor” written in Chinese, English, Spanish, Arabic and Russian on the front. The back of the shirt will include a list of organizations that support this effort. You can see/order the T-shirts here.

In an effort to build and strengthen relationships between people, the T-shirts are being offered as a “buy one, give one” opportunity. The price is two shirts for $20, or $10 apiece.

Yard Sign Info
Multilingual “I’m glad you are my neighbor” indoor/outdoor signs will be available around Feb 1. You can see and/or order the signs here. Signs are also being offered as a “Buy one, give one” opportunity. The price is two signs for $10.

Jan. 22: “I’m glad you are my neighbor” ​Vigil Info
This event will provide contemplative space and time to share hopes and fears about the current local, national and international situation. Tables will be staffed by local peace and social justice-related organizations. We hope to create a space where relationships and networks can be born and strengthened, making Newberg a place where we can all know we are welcome, supported and cared for. For more information on the vigil, you can visit the Newberg Peace & Justice Action Group on Facebook.

Questions? Email rhernandez@georgefox.edu or phornback@georgefox.edu.

Thank you,
– Rebecca Hernandez and Tricia Hornback

RA applications are due Wednesday!

January 15th, 2017

RA applications are due on Wednesday, Jan. 18! Please be sure to bring all required pieces to the student life office by 5 p.m., and make sure your references are submitting the form.

For more information on the required elements of the application, please visit the reslife.georgefox.edu webpage.

Questions? Email Jenny Zaganiacz at jzaganiacz@georgefox.edu or stop by the student life office.

Plan to attend tonight’s MLK celebration event at Chehalem Cultural Center

January 15th, 2017

The Newberg community is invited to join us at the Chehalem Cultural Center tonight (Monday) for live music, refreshments and good conversation as we gather in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The evening’s theme is “A Legacy of Love.”

This free event features several George Fox student performers, and the speaker is our very own Tiona Cage, assistant director of international student and scholar services. A reception is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a program from 6 to 7 p.m. The Chahelem Cultural Center is located at 415 E. Sheridan St.

For more information, go to chehalemculturalcenter.org or call Rick Muthiah at 503-332-4940.

See you there!

ARC opens tomorrow

January 15th, 2017

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) will open tomorrow (Tuesday). If you need to schedule an appointment, please visit arcschedule.georgefox.edu now to make your appointment.

The ARC is open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 10 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.

Survey: Childhood Hits

January 14th, 2017

What were some of your favorite things about your childhood? Fill out this survey to let us know.

P.S. Keep a look-out for the throwback dance coming up soon!

Thanks,
Ashley Meyer (ameyer14@georgefox.edu)

Childhood Hits Survey

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.

University joins ‘I’m glad you are my neighbor’ awareness campaign

January 13th, 2017

The university’s Center for Peace and Justice, Newberg Peace Coalition, Newberg Rotary, Newberg Friends Church, North Valley Friends Church and Peace Village Newberg are working together on an inclusion campaign for the new year. This simple awareness campaign focuses on the phrase “I’m glad you are my neighbor” as a way to build community; encourage unity, equality and civility; and to affirm the value placed on all people regardless of their racial, social or economic status.

The campaign will include an “I’m glad you are my neighbor” event on Sunday, Jan. 22, T-shirts, signs in business windows and yard signs displayed as widely as possible in and around Newberg.

T-Shirt Info
Each T-shirt will have the message “I’m glad you are my neighbor” written in Chinese, English, Spanish, Arabic and Russian on the front. The back of the shirt will include a list of organizations that support this effort. You can see/order the T-shirts here.

In an effort to build and strengthen relationships between people, the T-shirts are being offered as a “buy one, give one” opportunity. The price is two shirts for $20, or $10 apiece.

Yard Sign Info
Multilingual “I’m glad you are my neighbor” indoor/outdoor signs will be available around Feb 1. You can see and/or order the signs here. Signs are also being offered as a “Buy one, give one” opportunity. The price is two signs for $10.

Jan. 22: “I’m glad you are my neighbor” ​Vigil Info
This event will provide contemplative space and time to share hopes and fears about the current local, national and international situation. Tables will be staffed by local peace and social justice-related organizations. We hope to create a space where relationships and networks can be born and strengthened, making Newberg a place where we can all know we are welcome, supported and cared for. For more information on the vigil, you can visit the Newberg Peace & Justice Action Group on Facebook.

Questions? Email rhernandez@georgefox.edu or phornback@georgefox.edu.

Thank you,
– Rebecca Hernandez and Tricia Hornback

Swing dancing is back

January 13th, 2017

Hello Everyone! The Coast to Coast Swing Club will be again hosting swing dancing every Saturday night. Tonight in Roberts Center 117, we will host a beginner lesson at 6:30 p.m., an intermediate lesson at 7 p.m., and free dance from 7:30 p.m. on.

Hope to see you all there! Contact Andrea Roberts (aroberts14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.