Archive for February, 2021

Love gardening? Attend seed-planting party today

Friday, February 5th, 2021

Join us in starting seeds for our community garden! Come learn how to start seeds in order to get a head start on the growing season. The seed-planting party will be held today (Saturday) at 3 p.m. behind HMS at the sand volleyball courts.

Gardening gloves are not required, but due to COVID, you can provide your own if needed.

If you have any cardboard boxes that you would like to donate, please strip the tape and packing labels off and bring them to the party. We will use the boxes in preparing the garden for the spring.

Questions? Contact Sydney Schroeder (sschroeder18@georgefox.edu).

Deadline extended for story nominations

Friday, February 5th, 2021

Know someone with an interesting or impactful story that should be heard? Nominate them to be included in the yearbook!

Fill out and submit the form on The Student Collective website. The deadline has been extended to Saturday, Feb. 13.

Questions? Write ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu.

Attend virtual reading of ‘Hakugame’ tonight

Friday, February 5th, 2021

Join us for a screening of Skylar Rae’s new play Hakugame in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. This event is open to the whole campus, so bring a friend!

Please RSVP at this link.

President Baker offers reflections in honor of Black History Month

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

In his most recent blog piece, President Robin Baker reflects on the legacy of Joseph H. Rainey, the first Black U.S. Representative, and the impact of the first Civil Rights Bill, in recognition of Black History Month.

You can read the piece here.

Book discussions: ‘Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion?’ by Antipas Harris

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Please plan to attend the panel discussions for Antipas Harris’ book, Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion?: How the Bible is Good News for People of Color.

This is a continuation of our fall book reading and discussion groups. We are pleased to have a panel of our own seminary faculty, along with the founder of the Civility Project, to engage key questions that you’ve raised either in this survey or would like to ask during the event.

The discussions are set for Tuesday, Feb. 16, and will take place in both Bauman Auditorium (limited capacity) and online via Zoom.

  • Discussion 1: Support office personnel
    • Held from 1 to 2 p.m.
    • Human Resources, Plant Services, Registrar, Admissions, etc.
  • Discussion 2: Student-facing personnel
    • Held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
    • Those working directly with students; faculty, area coordinators, etc.

Questions? Contact Rebecca Hernandez (rhernandez@georgefox.edu).

Submit ideas for virtual and outdoor events to Campus Recreation

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

The Hadlock Student Center and Campus Recreation are looking for ideas for outdoor and virtual events that we can offer during the spring semester! This includes ideas for group exercise classes, intramural sports, outdoor recreation, and skill workshops.

Submit your ideas and be entered for a chance to win $5 vouchers to the rental center. Click here to submit. 

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Play games with Game Night Club tomorrow

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Tomorrow (Saturday), join GNC for a night of games! We commonly play free online games accessible to everyone, such as Among Us and Secret Hitler (both hidden role deduction games).

Game Night Club will be meeting on the first and third Saturday of each month this semester. Look forward to online games via Discord on the first Saturday, and in-person meetings (with more information to come) on the third Saturday of each month!

New members, if you would like to be invited to the Discord Server or added to our mailing list, please email Sadie Lapiers (slapiers17@gerogefox.edu).

Interested in playing pick-up soccer tonight?

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Do you want to get outside and play pick-up soccer? Every Friday, starting tonight (Friday), there will be a pick-up soccer game at the Austin Sports Complex at 8 p.m.

All skill levels are welcome, whether you are a veteran player or new to the game.

Please contact Noah Brouwer (nbrouwer19@georgefox.edu) ASAP so we can get a head count.

Are you a Special Forces veteran? Apply for memorial scholarship

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Captain James Ahn, a graduate of UC Riverside and the Claremont McKenna College Army ROTC program, died in 2015 during a parachute training operation while participating with his Special Forces unit in Washington state.

In James’ honor, we are sponsoring an annual scholarship of $1,000 to a Special Forces veteran who is working toward the completion of a higher education degree.

For more information, please visit the Veterans Resources webpage.

Student Activities invites you to send a ‘Valogram’

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Send a loved one a “Valogram” – a Valentine’s Day card and a sweet treat, free of charge!

Stop by our table in Canyon Commons during both lunch and dinner on Monday, Feb. 8, and Tuesday, Feb. 9, to write a Valogram, or fill out our Google Form and we’ll do it for you!

Questions? Contact Student Activities (activities@georgefox.edu).

Bruin Store closed this Tuesday for inventory

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Bruin Store will be closed all day due to a physical inventory count.

Please visit us online if you need to order something; otherwise, we go back to our normal hours the following day.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

Interested in studying abroad in Ecuador?

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Interested in studying abroad in Ecuador? Meet with Greg Belgum on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons for more information regarding their program and application information.

Questions? Contact the Center for Study Abroad office (studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu).

Need a Valentine’s Day present? Gift boxes for sale

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Do you want to give your friends and loved ones at Fox a Valentine’s Day gift? If so, support George Fox students by purchasing a gift box for only $10 each.

There are three box options available. Visit our Instagram and click on the link in the bio to access our Google Form to purchase one. We have both delivery and pick-up options. Requests are being taken until Monday, Feb. 8.

  • Box Option 1
    • Chocolate rose, chocolate bear,  root beer, teddy bear, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note
  • Box Option 2
    • Mug, mug treat, chocolate rose, filled candy stick, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note
  • Box Option 3
    • Multipurpose tool, teddy bear, assorted chocolate box, root beer, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note

Questions? Contact Kylie Smith (smithk17@georgefox.edu).

Attend Third Culture Kid Club tomorrow to learn about TCKs

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Join us tonight (Friday) at 8 p.m. via Zoom as we discuss the topic, “What exactly is a TCK?” 

Our hope is that we are able to openly communicate about what it means to be TCKs as we adjust to friendships, classes, and a new culture in college!

All are welcome to join. Contact the Third Culture Kid Club (tckgfu@gmail.com) for the Zoom link.

Attend Stewards of Sustainability Club’s seed-planting party tomorrow

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Join us in starting seeds for our community garden! Come learn how to start seeds in order to get a head start on the growing season. The seed-planting party will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at 3 p.m. behind HMS at the sand volleyball courts.

Gardening gloves are not required, but due to COVID, you can provide your own if needed.

If you have any cardboard boxes that you would like to donate, please strip the tape and packing labels off and bring them to the party. We will use the boxes in preparing the garden for the spring.

Questions? Contact Sydney Schroeder (sschroeder18@georgefox.edu).

Join Catholic Campus Fellowship for game night

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Join the Catholic Campus Fellowship for a game night tonight (Friday) starting at 7 p.m.! Gather in Stevens 101 for tasty snacks, friendly competition, and fellowship.

Questions? Contact Genevieve Wolf (gwolf18@georgefox.edu).

Attend panel discussion: ‘Living Ancient Christianity’

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Curious about traditional Christianity? Bring your questions to a panel of Catholic and Orthodox professors and staff this Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105!

Join us for snacks and to learn about what it’s like to live in the Catholic and Orthodox faiths.

Questions? Contact Genevieve Wolf (gwolf18@georgefox.edu) or Meg Cecil (mcecil17@georgefox.edu).

Stop by Canyon Commons tonight for Clubs Week

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Interested in running, dance, or exercise science? Come by Canyon Commons tonight (Friday) between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. to meet these awesome clubs:

  • Run GFU
  • Predental Club
  • Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Society
  • George Fox Dance Team
  • Disabilities Awareness and Advocacy Club
  • Exercise Science Club

Want to learn more about clubs? Check out our webpage or contact Genevieve Wolf (gwolf18@georgefox.edu).

Attend Zoom reading of the play ‘Hakugame’

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

We invite you to celebrate Skylar Rae’s new play, Hakugame, directed by Lydia Crist, as we encourage the next generation of storytellers. The play will take place via Zoom tomorrow (Saturday) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free.

Hakugame description:

A young prisoner, slated for death, is spared by her executioner under the condition she must become his apprentice. Join us for an unexpected tale of revenge, grit, mortality, and morality where the real enemy lies hidden in plain sight.

Contact Rhett Luedtke (rluedtke@georgefox.edu) for the Zoom link to the reading. See you there!

Story portrait nominations for ‘The Student Collective’ are due tomorrow

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Know someone with a story that should be heard? Nominate them to be included in the yearbook! Fill out and submit the form on The Student Collective website. Story portrait nominations are due tomorrow (Saturday).

Questions? Contact The Student Collective (ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu).