Sign up today for Uganda Glow Run/Walk fundraiser to receive a free T-shirt

Monday, March 18th, 2024

Grab your friends and sign up for the 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.! The 5K will begin at the Stoffer Family Stadium track.

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. The last day to sign up to receive a free T-shirt is today (Tuesday). Sign up at this link.

All proceeds go toward the Doctor of Physical Therapy medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Questions? Contact Hannah Quinn at hbusch15@georgefox.edu.

Check out LifeBalance’s March deals

Monday, March 18th, 2024

Providence members, be sure to check out your LifeBalance perks this month:

  • Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: Reminder! Employee access ends Sunday, March 31
  • Seabrook Relay: Want to race on Saturday, June 1? Save 20% off registration fees. 
  • The Escape Artist: Save 10% off bookings. 
  • Retirement Planning Center: Receive free access to financial literacy resources and planning services.
  • Honor Yoga Now: Explore a wide range of yoga classes and save 40% off classes. 
  • PetMeds: Shop America’s largest pet pharmacy and save $15 off orders of $49 or more.
  • Crocs: Score $15 off $75+ or $20 off $100+.

To access these benefits, login to your MyProvidence account or go to this website.

Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Virtual Learning Center, formerly the Portland Writing Center, is ready to help you

Sunday, March 17th, 2024

The Portland Writing Center is now called the Virtual Learning Center (VLC). We offer the same services, writing consultations, and academic coaching with the same amazing consultants. Our name has simply changed to represent the modality of our services.

You can contact the VLC at vlc@georgefox.edu. To schedule an appointment with the VLC, please go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas page. You will find us under the Virtual Learning Center in TracCloud. Don’t wait to schedule your appointment!

If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Join international travel Zoom info meeting this afternoon

Sunday, March 17th, 2024

Are you planning an international trip anytime soon?

International travel is back in full swing here on campus, so the Center for Study Abroad would like to invite you to a Zoom meeting to talk about the George Fox policies and procedures for traveling internationally, either as an individual or with students. We will be covering topics such as travel insurance, liability, safety protocols, and more.

The meeting is scheduled for today (Monday) at 3 p.m. Here is the Zoom link.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

DPT hosting a silent auction fundraiser for Uganda service trip on April 13

Sunday, March 17th, 2024

Please join us for a lively night to help send George Fox’s Doctor of Physical Therapy’s (DPT) students to Uganda. The night will include dinner, dessert, and an abundance of items that you will have the opportunity to bid on via silent auction.

We have a diverse selection of items, including gift contributions from local small businesses, companies, travel experiences, and more!

The auction will take place in Canyon Commons 101 on Saturday, April 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds go toward funding George Fox’s DPT program’s 11th annual medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Contact Taryn Conwell at tconwell22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Attend ‘The First Thirty Years: Truth, Reconciliation and Post-Apartheid South Africa’ tonight

Sunday, March 17th, 2024

Come tonight (Monday) to hear former George Fox professor Gina Johnson’s assessment of South Africa’s truth and reconciliation process. Has injustice been remedied? Has hatred and political polarization been healed? Have South Africa’s hopes for a functioning and civil democracy been realized? What can we learn from South Africa’s experience in our own deeply polarized era?

To find out, come to Hoover 105 at 6:30 p.m. to hear Dr. Johnson’s presentation. The event will be video recorded.

Questions? Please reach out to Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

Join the excitement of spring commencement as a volunteer

Sunday, March 17th, 2024

We are looking for several volunteers to serve as ushers at spring undergraduate commencement on Saturday, April 27. There will be two separate ceremonies again this year.

The schedule is as follows:

  • 11 a.m.: Cultural & Wellness Enterprises and Adult Degree Program Ceremony
  • 3 p.m.: Industrial Enterprise Ceremony

This format allows a more personalized and celebratory atmosphere for our graduates and their families, and like last year, we are calling for “all-community” participation. What a thrill it is to see graduates, their families, and friends come together to celebrate!

Volunteers are vital to the smooth execution of the day’s events and help make the day memorable for our graduates and their guests. This event could not happen without you!

Staff members, please sign up for a time to serve in one of the two ceremonies. A $50 stipend or three hours of time-off (with supervisor approval) is available for those employees not already scheduled to work. Non-employees who volunteer will receive a $50 gift card.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve! Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Attend ‘The First Thirty Years: Truth, Reconciliation and Post-Apartheid South Africa’ on Monday

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

Apartheid in South Africa officially ended 30 years ago, leaving the country with questions about how to replace violence and stark injustice with a functioning democracy, inclusive of all the nation’s citizens.

South Africans turned to a new idea, utilizing truth and reconciliation commissions to expose the reality of apartheid while offering amnesty from prosecution or retaliation to those who told the truth about what they did. This approach was celebrated as a new and better way to deal with injustice and the stark social, political, and economic polarization it created.

Has it worked as hoped? Former George Fox professor Gina Johnson will help us answer that question. Come to Hoover 105 this Monday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. to hear her presentation. The event will be video recorded.

Questions? Please reach out to Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

Join the excitement of spring commencement as a volunteer

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

We are looking for several volunteers to serve as ushers at the spring undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 27. There will be two separate ceremonies again this year.

The schedule is as follows:

  • 11 a.m.: Cultural & Wellness Enterprises and Adult Degree Program Ceremony
  • 3 p.m.: Industrial Enterprise Ceremony

This format allows a more personalized and celebratory atmosphere for our graduates and their families, and like last year, we are calling for “all-community” participation. What a thrill it is to see graduates, their families, and friends come together to celebrate!

Volunteers are vital to the smooth execution of the day’s events and to help make the day memorable for our graduates and their guests. This day could not happen without you!

Staff members, please sign up for a time to serve in one of the two ceremonies. A $50 stipend or three hours of time-off (with supervisor approval) is available for those employees not already scheduled to work. Non-employees who volunteer will receive a $50 gift card.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve! Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

DPT is offering free physical therapy evaluations for low back pain

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

Do you have low back pain? There is still space available in our free physical therapy low back evaluation day on Wednesday, April 10, between 8 and 11:30 p.m. Evaluations will be done by second-year George Fox doctor of physical therapy students (with a licensed clinician present). Appointments are about 45 minutes.

Please reach out to Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu for more information and scheduling.

Sign up for Uganda Glow Run/Walk fundraiser on April 5

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

Grab your friends and sign up for the 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.! The 5K will begin at the Stoffer Family Stadium track.

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. This includes a free T-shirt if you sign up by Tuesday, March 19. Sign up at this link.

All proceeds go toward the Doctor of Physical Therapy medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Questions? Contact Hannah Quinn at hbusch15@georgefox.edu

Join the fun at Employee Family Day in Hadlock this Saturday

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

Join us for Employee Family Day at the Hadlock Student Center on Saturday, March 16! Get ready for some fun and excitement with your loved ones! Enjoy a variety of activities and games available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Activities include:

  • Bouldering at the rock-climbing wall
  • Dodgeball
  • Floor hockey
  • Pickleball
  • Top-roping at the rock climbing wall (belayers provided)
  • Basketball
  • Prizes and Giveaways!

Family members and kids of all ages are welcome as long as the related employee is present. Please note that waivers are required for family members, so be sure to check the age-specific guidelines. Complete a guest waiver here.

If you have any questions, email Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

Learn about buying a home and debt to income ratios in virtual session today

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

Canopy experts are presenting you with ways to secure your future! Register to understand an overview of what debt to income ratios are and why they are important to lenders. We will also cover what kind of income can be used to qualify for a home loan and how it is calculated. On top of this, learn tips to improve your debt to income ratios!

This virtual session will take place today (Thursday) at 9:30 a.m.

Questions? Feel free to contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Join international travel Zoom info meeting on March 18

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

Are you planning an international trip anytime soon?

International travel is back in full swing here on campus, so the Center for Study Abroad would like to invite you to a Zoom meeting to talk about the George Fox policies and procedures for traveling internationally, either as an individual or with students. We will be covering topics such as travel insurance, liability, safety protocols, and more.

The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 18, at 3 p.m. Here is the Zoom link.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

Secure tomorrow: Unveiling Social Security’s potential

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

Are you approaching retirement? Want advice on budgeting or taxes? Nationwide’s retirement teaching Thursday sessions answer all the questions you may have! Tune in this Thursday to unlock the secrets to Social Security’s potential. View the flier here to find more information.

Questions? Please contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Explore the question, ‘What does it mean to be human?’ at tonight’s Dalton Lecture

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

What does it mean to be human? This year’s Dalton Lecture explores the question from both scientific and biblical perspectives, with an emphasis on awe. The lecture will identify shared values in both the scientific and spiritual approaches to exploring human distinctiveness.

Join us tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium for the lecture, “Stardust & Wonder,” with Dr. Praveen Sethupathy, chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University.

Dr. Sethupathy will include concepts from science and genomics that invite the audience to marvel at who we are and how it relates to our calling as image bearers of God.

The public is welcome, and admission is free. A George Fox Student Research Symposium and cookie reception will follow. Spiritual life credit is available to students who attend.

There will be an additional science lecture on pediatric cancer from Dr. Sethupathy this afternoon at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

You can read more about the Dalton Lecture Series here.

Please reach out to Amanda Sue Harris at amandah@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Read the March wellness newsletter, ‘Wholeness: Renewal’

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Embrace the season of renewal with the Wellness Committee’s March newsletter! Dive into a holistic approach to refresh your life. The piece features articles, videos and upcoming events that cater to spiritual, emotional, physical, social and financial well-being.

Join the Wellness Committee as we navigate through the meaningful season of Lent, preparing our hearts for the hope and renewal that Easter brings. Let this newsletter be your guide to a revitalized and balanced life! You can read it here.

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Ruth Munoz Travis at rmunoz@georgefox.edu.

Attend ‘The First Thirty Years: Truth, Reconciliation and Post-Apartheid South Africa’ on March 18

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Apartheid in South Africa officially ended 30 years ago, leaving the country with questions about how to replace violence and stark injustice with a functioning democracy, inclusive of all the nation’s citizens.

South Africans turned to a new idea, utilizing truth and reconciliation commissions to expose the reality of apartheid while offering amnesty from prosecution or retaliation to those who told the truth about what they did. This approach was celebrated as a new and better way to deal with injustice and the stark social, political, and economic polarization it created.

Has it worked as hoped? Former George Fox professor Dr. Gina Johnson will help us answer that question. Come to Hoover 105 on Monday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. to hear her presentation. The event will be video recorded.

Questions? Please reach out to Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

Buy MOD Pizza today to support DPT’s service trip to Uganda

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

This year, the university’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will be traveling to Uganda to serve communities in need. Swing by the Newberg MOD Pizza today (Wednesday) and buy dinner to support the trip.

This fundraiser only applies to the Newberg location; 25% of proceeds will go to our trip! Order online using code MODGIVES25 or tell the cashier you are there to support George Fox DPT if you visit in person.

This is our last restaurant fundraiser of the year. You don’t want to miss it!

Feel free to reach out to Karlie Stewart at kstewart19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Congratulate Steve Classen at retirement open house on April 17

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

After 10 years of faithful service to George Fox, Professor of Communication and Director of the School of Communication and Design, Steve Classen, will be retiring this spring.

To honor his time at the university, there will be an open house in Lemmons 9 on Wednesday, April 17, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with a short program taking place at 4 p.m. There will be food and drinks, as well as cards available to sign.

For further information, please reach out to Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu.