Archive for March, 2020

Swing by Portland Center lobby tomorrow for breakfast

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Calling all George Fox employees! It’s Employee Appreciation Week through Friday, March 6.

Stop by the Portland Center lobby tomorrow (Thursday) between 9 and 10 a.m. for a yummy grab-and-go breakfast of bagels, pastries, fruit, yogurt, and coffee or tea. Thank you for all you do!

Questions? Contact Nichole Drew at ndrew@georgefox.edu.

Monday’s Bo Karen Lee lecture has been postponed

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

We regret to announce that the guest lecture by Bo Karen Lee, originally scheduled for Monday, March 9, has been postponed until further notice.

If you have questions, contact Nancy Schifferdecker at nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu.

Today’s Juniors Abroad meeting has changed location

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Attention sophomores: The Juniors Abroad meeting has been changed. We are still meeting today (Wednesday) at 6 p.m., but we are changing the location to Canyon Commons. Thank you for your patience!

Have any questions? Contact Paul Chamberlain at pchamber@georgefox.edu.

Share your ‘Be Known’ story and win Blazers tickets

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Students, we want to hear how professors at George Fox have made you feel known. Whether it’s something as big as walking you down the aisle at your wedding (yes, that really happened!) or as small as inviting you to their home for a meal, we want to hear about it!

The student who submits our favorite story will win a pair of 100 Level tickets to the Portland Trail Blazers game this Saturday, March 7, and will also be featured on the university’s Instagram page.

Send your stories to Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu) in the marketing communications office no later than tomorrow (Thursday). 

Submit Fox360 alert for students of concern

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

If you have concerns about a traditional undergraduate student, log into Fox360 to submit an “alert” for the student. Submit alerts for concerns in the following areas:

  • Academic – Missing multiple classes; consistently poor academic performance
  • Behavioral – Concerning or disruptive behaviors in or outside of class
  • Emotional – Mental health concerns; unusual emotional expression
  • Physical – Medical concerns; extreme changes in grooming, personal care
  • Social – Personal, social, or family concerns that are affecting well-being and performance

We ask that faculty not send an alert if a student is doing poorly in a class unless you have cause to believe the student might be performing poorly in other courses. A preferred first step is for professors to communicate directly with students who aren’t performing well.

This Fox360 Quick Guide provides a visual overview of the Fox360 system; more details about using Fox360 are available in this Google folder.

If you have questions about the process or are unsure whether to submit an alert, contact Jere Witherspoon (jwithers@georgefox.edu) or Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu).

Info about spring commencement available online

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Commencement season is fast approaching! If you need information, it is available for traditional undergraduate, adult degree, and graduate program events at this link.

Have a question that is not answered there? Email aao@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for the Glow for Africa 5K/Fun Run

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Grab your friends and sign up for the 2020 Glow for Africa 5K and One-Mile Fun Run on Friday, April 3, at 8 p.m.!

The cost is $12 for students and $22 for community members; this includes the guarantee of a T-shirt if you sign up by Monday, March 16. Sign up here.

All proceeds support the School of Physical Therapy medical service trips to Ghana and Uganda this summer. Questions? Contact Kendall Woolf at kwoolf18@georgefox.edu.

All invited to ‘Bailemos!’ event Friday night

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Experience the richness of Hispanic culture at our “Bailemos!” event this Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons! We will have a taco bar and a night of music. Let’s dance!

Questions? Write studentactivities@georgefox.edu.

Student Art Exhibition to open on Monday

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

A Student Art Exhibition is coming to the Minthorne and Lindgren galleries! It will run from Monday, March 9, to Friday, April 10.

A reception is scheduled for Monday, March 9, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., with awards being given out at 4:30. This year’s juror is Hester Coucke, arts curator from the Corvallis Art Center.

A “Salon des Refuses” will also be held from Monday, March 9, to Friday, April 10, at Friendsview Retirement Community. This exhibition features works that were not selected for the student exhibition, and is curated by arts administration majors Megan Nipp and Lauren Lunt.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Salzman at jsalzman@georgefox.edu.

Attend biology lecture on tissue development Tuesday

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Join us for a guest lecture, “A Network of Genes that Regulate Epidermal Integrity: What Can Roundworms Teach Us About Tissue Development?,” on Tuesday, March 10, from 3 to 3:50 p.m. in EHS 102.

In the process of discovering the genes that contribute to holding the roundworm’s skin together, we found an unexpected connection to Marfan syndrome, a connective tissue disorder. We identified a novel genetic network and putative protein components of the embryonic extracellular matrix required to maintain epidermal structural integrity in response to biomechanical forces experienced by C. elegans embryos.

Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

Faculty development opportunity: Introduction to Zoom

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Digital Learning is offering a web conference titled “Introduction to Zoom” on Monday, March 9, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. We will give an overview of Zoom features and share some ideas for using Zoom in instruction.

You can register for this session at the faculty development sign-up form. This session satisfies one hour of faculty development time.

Questions? Contact Gloria Doherty at gdoherty@georgefox.edu.

Swing dance returns this Saturday

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Our normal swing dance is back this Saturday, March 7, in the FoxHole. Beginner lessons start at 6:30 p.m., the intermediate dance is at 7, and the open dance starts at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us Saturday night!

Important information and sign-ups will be given about our Portland Stumptown swing dance event during this session. Spots are limited. Email Andrea Alsager at aalsager17@georgefox.edu for more information.

Participate in group fitness research study

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

The exercise science department is recruiting individuals over the age of 55 who are not regularly involved in group exercise in order to obtain data for a senior research project. It is a four week long commitment.

This study seeks to understand the impact that group fitness has on physical, mental and cognitive health. If you are interested in participating, contact Lacey Dean at ldean17@georgefox.edu.

Learn how to cook on camping stove

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Would you like to feel more comfortable using a camping stove as you prepare food for backpacking and camping trips? This is the training for you!

OREC is hosting a training on how to use backpacking stoves on Tuesday, March 10, at 8:30 p.m. We will cover basic stove operation, field maintenance and some advanced techniques and tricks for cooking better meals. Sign up on imleagues.com to reserve a spot.

This training is part of the initiative leading up to the OREC Trail Food Cookoff on Tuesday, April 7. This event will involve two-person teams vying for the title of best backcountry chef. Each team will prepare a meal using only a camp stove on the day of the competition. Watch for details and sign-up to come!

Questions? Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

Mid-semester grade information

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

Please note that Sunday, March 22, is the last day to withdraw from a class without a grade responsibility. This means that if you withdraw from a class prior to March 22, you will receive a “W” on your transcript.

If you are failing a class and you don’t withdraw, your GPA will be affected in a negative way. Information regarding withdrawing from a class can be found on this webpage.

Students with a “D” or an “F” on their midterms should make an appointment with their CAP coach as soon as possible to discuss the ramifications of withdrawing from a class. 

Students withdrawing from a class should contact their CAP coach as well to discuss their class schedule for future semesters. CAP coaches can be reached at this link.

Other resources are available on campus for students:

If you need any assistance, email studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Sunday’s event featuring Dolores Huerta has been canceled

Monday, March 2nd, 2020
This week’s special event featuring Dolores Huerta, originally scheduled for this Sunday, March 8, in Bauman Auditorium, has been canceled. Unfortunately, our guest is unable to make the trip to Oregon from her home in California. Thank you for your understanding. If you have questions, contact Rebecca Hernandez at rhernandez@georgefox.edu.

Come to Saturday degree voice recital

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

Please join Anna Olson and Anna Smoll at their degree voice recital on Saturday, March 7, at 1 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

This hour of music will feature works by Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joaquín Rodrigo, Gustav Holst, Eric Whitacre and more! There will be a reception to follow.

Questions? Contact Anna Smoll at asmoll17@georgefox.edu.

Juniors Abroad meeting now in Canyon Commons

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

Attention sophomores: The Juniors Abroad meeting has been changed. We are still meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6 p.m., but are changing the location to Canyon Commons. Thank you for your patience!

Have any questions? Contact Paul Chamberlain at pchamber@georgefox.edu.

Join Thursday game night at Friendsview

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

Come join the monthly game night at Friendsview this Thursday, March 5. Meet in the Bauman lobby at 6:15 p.m. to walk over to Friendsview together.

These game nights are fun opportunities to hang out with our neighbors while playing ping pong, pool, dominos and card/board games! Questions? Contact jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com.

Plan to attend panel on Title IX

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

Come to a panel on Title IX on Monday, March 30, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This panel is an opportunity for students and staff to openly address on-campus assault and other topics surrounding Title IX.

Participants will be able to listen to the panel members answer frequently asked questions, including their different roles in the Title IX process. The audience will have the option to ask their own personalized questions to the panel members as well. Chapel credit for this event is pending.

Questions? Contact Victoria Coscarelli at vcoscarelli17@georgefox.edu.