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We are proud to announce the first play in our spring play reading series: Skylar Rae’s compelling new play Hakugame. Lydia Crist will serve as Skylar’s director.

All auditions, rehearsals and performance will be on Zoom. It is our plan to use the music practice rooms for the final rehearsals and for the performance so that we can unify both the lights and scenic world for the play.

Audition and Production Details:

• We need at least six actors (three women, three men) for the reading. Auditions are tonight (Monday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sign up for a four-minute audition time slot at this Google link.
• Theatre majors and minors: Prepare a 90-second contemporary/dramatic monologue (fully prepared and memorized).
• Non-theatre majors/minors: Contact Lydia Crist (lcrist18@georgefox.edu) for a monologue to read for auditions. The more you prepare, the better off you will be, but the monologue will not have to be memorized.
• The Zoom link for the audition is on the sign-up sheet.
• Call-backs will take place via the same Zoom link on Tuesday night, from 7 to 10 p.m.
• Rehearsals will start Wednesday, Jan. 27, and run through Friday, Feb. 5. Rehearsals will take place between 7 and 10 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• The performance will be Saturday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Play Description: In this unexpected tale of revenge, grit, mortality, and morality, where the real enemy lies hidden in plain sight, a young prisoner, slated for death, is spared by her executioner under the condition she must become his apprentice.

Hope to see you there! Contact Lydia at the above email address with any questions.

Due to this class being virtual, the university is able to offer a self-defense group fitness class to both the Newberg and Portland campuses.

This popular class is a fusion of fun workouts and valuable self-defense skills and will run from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting Jan. 26.

We are offering this class for FREE to students and employees,  and the class is provided virtually, via Zoom. Participation in each week is not required. Participants can pick and choose which weeks and sessions work for them.

Please register by going to this link.

Here are some more details on the class:

Toughen up and shape up with Krav Maga, the most effective “street-smart” self-defense possible. Learn to defend yourself by being trained by Mason Bertrand, a certified and experienced student instructor. Gain confidence knowing that you can protect yourself and your loved ones with the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces.

Learn realistic tactics and techniques to defend yourself from an attacker, regardless of their size, strength, and fighting strategy. As an added bonus, you’ll also develop superior physical fitness while having a blast!

Since the governor’s announcement prioritizing vaccinating educators, a few of you have asked when George Fox might have vaccines for its employees.

We have received confirmation from Yamhill County that this prioritization does not include higher education. While there may be “small pockets that would work directly with school districts,” by and large our employees “are not eligible.”

When this situation changes, we’ll be sure to let you know.  However, at present, the county has only been receiving small quantities of the vaccine, limiting who can receive it.

Questions? Write cot@georgefox.edu.

To create the safest environment possible for our employees and local pedestrians, we are closing the equipment yard at the Thomas Center to pedestrian foot traffic.

This also applies to the Thomas Lane service road that connects to Fulton Street. Thomas Lane will be closed to foot traffic past the batting cages.

If you wish to walk to the Thomas Center, please use the walking path that extends between Fulton Street and the Thomas Center (by the Morse practice field), or use the Villa Road sidewalk.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu). Thank you.

Are you a psychology or a cognitive science major looking for ways to become more involved and connected with your department?

Joining the ranks of the Psychology Club as an officer is a great way to start! Serving as an officer is an opportunity to build relationships with peers and faculty, grow as a leader and use your unique gifts to contribute to something bigger than yourself.

We are currently seeking a secretary and a public relations manager for spring semester 2021. Apply here.

Applications are due Friday, Jan. 29. Elections begin the following day and end on Friday, Feb. 5. We hope to see your application!

Questions? Contact Megan Stewart (mstewart18@georgefox.edu).

We are proud to announce the first play in our spring play reading series: Skylar Rae’s compelling new play Hakugame. Lydia Crist will serve as Skylar’s director.

All auditions, rehearsals and performance will be on Zoom. It is our plan to use the music practice rooms for the final rehearsals and for the performance so that we can unify both the lights and scenic world for the play.

Audition and Production Details:

• We need at least six actors (three women, three men) for the reading. Auditions are this Monday, Jan. 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sign up for a four-minute audition time slot at this Google link.
• Theatre majors and minors: Prepare a 90-second contemporary/dramatic monologue (fully prepared and memorized).
• Non-theatre majors/minors: Contact Lydia Crist (lcrist18@georgefox.edu) for a monologue to read for auditions. The more you prepare, the better off you will be, but the monologue will not have to be memorized.
• The Zoom link for the audition is on the sign-up sheet.
• Call-backs will take place via the same Zoom link on Tuesday night, from 7 to 10 p.m.
• Rehearsals will start Wednesday, Jan. 27, and run through Friday, Feb. 5. Rehearsals will take place between 7 and 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. 
• The performance will be Saturday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Play Description: In this unexpected tale of revenge, grit, mortality, and morality, where the real enemy lies hidden in plain sight, a young prisoner, slated for death, is spared by her executioner under the condition she must become his apprentice.

Hope to see you there! Contact Lydia at the above email address with any questions.

The Ping Pong Club is starting again! Everyone, employees included, regardless of skill level, is welcome to come and play or learn to play.

Please fill out this poll and sign up for the email list if you are interested in coming so that we can determine our weekly meeting time. Our first meeting will be a welcome event where we will explain prizes and other fun secret items.

Please email Nathan Redman-Brown at nredmanbrown20@georgefox.edu with any and all questions.

What is white supremacy? What are its roots in the church? How do we, as Christ followers, fight against it?

Join us on Zoom at 7 p.m. this Monday, Jan. 25, for a Mathetes session titled “White Supremacy in the White American Church.” We will hear from Dr. Randy Woodley, Andrea Emerson, Michael Simmons, Rory Brown, and Jeanette Barton on how to honor God by fighting white supremacy! Spiritual life credit is available for undergraduate students.

RSVP here  and email Hannah Lee at hlee17@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The application deadline to apply to become an RA (resident assistant) has been extended to Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m.

Apply or learn more about becoming an RA

Questions? Email reslife@georgefox.edu.

The Friends Association for Higher Education’s Quaker Leadings in Higher Education series will present a Zoom conversation Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on the topic “Care in Times of Conflict: Cultivating Vulnerability and Resilience.”

Sign up here to register.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu).

George Fox has updated its face-covering policy to meet new state guidelines.

Students, faculty, staff, vendors and visitors must use face coverings when in the following locations:

• Enclosed public and common areas
• Outdoor areas where physical distancing is not easily maintained

“Face covering” means a cloth, polypropylene, paper or other face covering that covers the nose and the mouth and that rests snugly above the nose, below the mouth, and on the sides of the face. Appropriate face coverings include two-layered face masks or gaiters.

The following are not approved face coverings because they allow droplets to be released:

• Masks with valves or vents for exhalation
• Lace masks or other coverings with openings, holes, visible gaps in the design or material
• Masks with valves or vents for exhalation

“Face shield” means a clear plastic shield that covers the forehead, extends below the chin, and wraps around the sides of the face. Mini face shields that only cover the mouth are not permitted.

Face shields may be used:

• When presenting in front of a class or audience so long as you maintain six feet of distance at all times.  If you are closer or likely to be closer than six feet, you must wear a face mask.
• For employees who have work spaces that are cubicles or in common areas without a door, provided they maintain at least six feet of distance from others (they must put on a face mask when working with another individual in their workspace or if they leave their workspace).
• If you have a medical condition preventing masks
• If you are working with the hearing impaired so they can lip read

Employees and students should switch back to face masks when not in the above four circumstances.

To create the safest environment possible for our employees and local pedestrians, we are closing the equipment yard at the Thomas Center to pedestrian foot traffic.

This also applies to the Thomas Lane service road that connects to Fulton Street. Thomas Lane will be closed to foot traffic past the batting cages.

If you wish to walk to the Thomas Center, please use the walking path that extends between Fulton Street and the Thomas Center (by the Morse practice field), or use the Villa Road sidewalk.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu). Thank you.

If you are interested in studying abroad in the summer/fall of 2021 or the spring of 2022, the application will be closing today (Friday). The application can be found here.

If you have any additional questions about programs or the application process, stop by the Center for Study Abroad house or email Lynn Scott (studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu). We look forward to talking with you!

Join the Third Culture Kid (TCK) Club for our first virtual meeting of the semester tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m.

Email Victoria Prieto (vprieto17@georgefox.edu) for the Zoom link.

Would you like to help other students learn through one-on-one tutoring? Consider becoming a tutor in the spring 2021 semester! As an independent tutor, you can help other George Fox students while earning a little extra money.

Learning Support Services is hosting four information sessions about Tutor Matching Service, a marketplace that facilitates connections between tutors and those seeking tutoring!

Join us for one of these Zoom information sessions:

• Friday, Jan. 22 at noon
• Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m.
• Sunday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m.

We’ll discuss how to sign up, participate in training to earn approval badges and much more.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

Do you need help finalizing your schedule? Make an appointment for a phone or Zoom meeting with your CAP Coach in the IDEA Center!

For this week, meetings will be no longer than 15 minutes, and questions should be specific to spring semester schedules. Appointments can be made through Handshake.

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu.

The position of grants and contract management assistant (GCM) at George Fox plays a significant role in advancing key documents that fund and implement George Fox projects and programs. This position develops effective grant and contract practices and systems at George Fox to benefit current and future students and staff.

GCM assistants will be equipped for the role through a combination of intensive training and practical experiences in the areas of document management, project management, personal development, report generation, interpersonal skills, and administrative responsibilities. The position requires integrity, teachability, responsiveness, proficiency, and an active faith engagement. 

We particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented communities and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. 

Apply here on Handshake.

Questions? Contact Sarah Tenney (stenney@georgefox.edu).

Join the Third Culture Kid (TCK) Club for our first virtual meeting of the semester this Friday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.

Email Victoria Prieto (vprieto17@georgefox.edu) for the Zoom link.

The Maker Hub is a makerspace located in the Klages Center at the Newberg campus. What exactly is a makerspace? Put simply, it’s a design and creative space that supports numerous disciplines such as woodworking, metalworking, 3D printing, electronics, textiles and art.

The Maker Hub is a resource that is available to all Fox students. One of the main reasons it exists is to add value to your educational experience here at Fox in both academic contexts and in the context of recreational or personal projects. So don’t miss out on the opportunity to build something and learn new skills. It’s a fantastic remedy for stress and stir-crazy feelings if you are looking for something to do here on campus.

The main “Hub” area is already open, and the technical shops (machine shop, wood shop, etc.) are scheduled to open next week. If you would like to get connected, email Nick Sullivan at nsullivan@georgefox.edu for more info.

The application deadline to apply to become an RA (resident assistant) has been extended to Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m.

Apply or learn more about becoming an RA

Questions? Email reslife@georgefox.edu.