Archive for February, 2021

Water will be shut off in Ross and Bauman this Tuesday

Thursday, February 25th, 2021

On Tuesday, March 2, Plant Services will be shutting off the water in Ross and Bauman at 9 a.m. in order to make a repair. As soon as the repair is completed, the water will be restored.

Barring any unforeseen complications, water should become available again that morning. Thank you for your patience!

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

Have Achilles pain? Sign up for PT research study

Thursday, February 25th, 2021

Have you been diagnosed with Achilles tendinopathy, and are still having trouble? If so, you may qualify to participate in the Achilles tendon research study conducted by the PT department.

The research will be conducted on Wednesday, March 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Roberts Center, Room 202. All participants will receive a Dutch Bros gift card!

Questions? Contact Ellie Townsend (etownsend19@georgefox.edu) for more information, or to sign up.

It’s not too late to register for today’s Spring Virtual Career Fair

Thursday, February 25th, 2021

Join us today (Friday) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for George Fox’s Spring Virtual Career Fair! We’ll host employers from various industries, including technology, engineering, government, business, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and nonprofit.

The fair is open to students of any major and features full-time employment, part-time employment, and internship opportunities.

There’s still plenty of time to register, so sign up here!

Questions? Contact Carol Parker Walsh (cparkerwalsh@georgefox.edu).

Watch ‘Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs’ tonight

Thursday, February 25th, 2021

Throw on some PJ’s and join us in watching Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. The movie will be showing tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Each student must reserve his or her own ticket here. Limited spots are available, so it will be first come, first served.

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

Watch the latest Lunch N’ Learn session online

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

If you missed the Lunch N’ Learn session on cybersecurity with Tim Goodfellow, you can still watch the recording of this informative presentation. Check it out on our Resources for Staff page.

Questions? Contact the Staff Development Committee (sdc@georgefox.edu).

Hadlock is expanding capacity in all areas tomorrow

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

The Hadlock Student Center is expanding capacities in all areas starting tomorrow (Friday)! The Oregon Health Authority has lowered the risk level of Yamhill County to “high risk,” which allows us to serve more students.

Close-contact sports are still prohibited under OHA guidance, such as pick-up basketball. However, intramural sports will be starting soon, including volleyball, badminton and pickleball. Click here to make a reservation for the Hadlock Student Center.

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

Come listen to ragtime, other compositions at faculty percussion concert Saturday

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

The George Fox community is invited to come watch a fabulous faculty percussion concert from 3 to 3:45 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 27, in Bauman Auditorium, or online via this Zoom link.

The concert will feature Dwayne Corbin, associate professor of instrumental music, and four Portland-area percussion pros! They will perform a suite of ragtime pieces, an original composition by Corbin, and his new arrangement of Philip Glass’s monumental work Metamorphosis.

In-person attendance is limited to 50 George Fox staff and students (no charge or tickets, and seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis). If you can’t make it in person, watch online!

For more information, contact Dwyne (dcorbin@georgefox.edu) or the music department at 503-554-2620.

Need a break during midterms? Apply to fund your student events

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

Need a break during midterms? Looking for a way to unwind with your friends?

Use the Community Life Fund to make a home-cooked meal and build community on campus! Click here to learn more.

Questions? Contact Danielle Korthuis (dkorthuis17@georgefox.edu)

Participate in Sexual Misconduct CARE Team focus group

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

The Sexual Misconduct CARE team (formerly known as the Title IX team) is interested in hearing student voices and perceptions of the sexual misconduct policy on campus. Some questions may include the following: What are your general impressions of the policy? What is clear/unclear?

If you are interested in offering your voice and thoughts, we invite you to participate in our focus group. You do not need to have prior experience or knowledge of the sexual misconduct policy in order to participate.

The target date for the focus group meeting is during the first week of March. Please fill out this Google Form to let us know what times and days work for you!

We will be limiting the focus group to six people, so make sure to fill out the form and someone will be in contact with you.

Questions? Contact Amanda Nguyen (anguyen18@georgefox.edu).

Last day to check out Bruin Store sale

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

Today (Thursday) is the last day to get 20% off tees and 20% off kids’ clothing in the Bruin Store and online.

While you’re in the store, check out our quarter-zip fleece jackets for $27.95, and the new Closet Project inventory!

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

Hadlock Student Center reopens to employees tomorrow

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

The Hadlock Student Center is expanding capacities in all areas starting tomorrow (Friday)!

The Oregon Health Authority has lowered the risk level of Yamhill County to “high risk,” which allows us to serve more students and begin to invite employees back into our facility.

Close-contact sports are still prohibited under OHA guidance, such as pick-up basketball. However, intramural sports will be starting soon, including volleyball, badminton and pickleball.

To make a reservation for the Hadlock Student Center, please create an account with your George Fox email and login to IM Leagues.

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

Enjoy playing ping pong? Sign up to play on the quad

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

The Ping Pong Club will be hosting two ping pong tables on the quad tomorrow (Friday) starting at 6 p.m. There will be prizes and other fun items! All are welcome! Sign up here.

Stay as long as you want, and leave whenever you need. Spikeball Club will be going on at the same time, so come and try out both fun activities.

Everyone, employees included, is welcome to come and play, regardless of skill level. Hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Nathan Redman-Brown (nredmanbrown20@georgefox.edu).

Join course preparation workshop tomorrow via Zoom

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

Join Courtney Anderegg, assistant professor of communication, and Disability & Accessibility Services for a faculty conversation on course preparation from 3 to 4 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) via this Zoom link.

In this workshop, we will focus on course preparation with a focus on universal design and anticipating student accommodations. If instructors work with this student-centered approach to course preparation, accommodation requests will seem less burdensome and the Be Known promise will be enacted even before a student steps into the classroom.

Following the presentation we will host a time for questions and faculty discussion. Questions? Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.

Annual Parents Day of Prayer is today

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

The 2021 Parents Day of Prayer is today (Thursday)! Each year, the university’s Parent Leadership Committee invites families to join for a day devoted to prayer for the students, faculty, staff and administration of George Fox.

We welcome our families to take time during this day to pray from their home or work as they feel led. Know that families from across the country are praying for you on this day and throughout the school year!

If you have any questions or prayer requests, you can contact Megan Fisher in the Office of Parent and Family Programs at mfisher@georgefox.edu. Personal prayer requests will not be shared with our parent and family community.

Reserve a ticket for Bruin Movie Night tomorrow

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

Throw on some PJ’s and join us in watching Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. The movie will be showing tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Each student must reserve his or her own ticket here. Limited spots are available, so it will be first come, first served.

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

Don’t forget to join a Life Group this semester

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

It’s not too late to sign up for a Life Group! A couple of groups are still open; sign up by clicking here.

Reminder that Life Groups count for SpiL credit.

Questions? Contact Spiritual Life (spirituallife@georgefox.edu).

Check out video intern opportunity in MarCom office

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

Are you passionate about compelling and authentic stories? Interested in engaging a growing audience with fresh content? Enjoy working in a flexible, fast-paced, creative environment?

The university’s marketing communications team has an opening for a student videography intern to help us deliver engaging, authentic and effective messages to our audience across all platforms.

Apply on Handshake before the job expires to pursue this awesome opportunity! We are accepting applications through Friday, March 5.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Missy Downs (mdowns@georgefox.edu).

Have prayer request? Submit to Parents Day of Prayer

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

The 2021 Parents Day of Prayer is coming up tomorrow (Thursday)! Each year, the university’s Parent Leadership Committee invites families to join for a day devoted to prayer for the students, faculty, staff and administration of George Fox.

We welcome our families to take time during this day to pray from their home or work as they feel led. Know that families from across the country are praying for you on this day and throughout the school year!

If you have any questions or prayer requests, you can contact Megan Fisher in the Office of Parent and Family Programs at mfisher@georgefox.edu. Personal prayer requests will not be shared with our parent and family community.

Join other students with ADHD for Zoom session tomorrow

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

Join other students with ADHD for a Zoom session to talk about how ADHD impacts academics, share insights, and connect with peers who have the shared experience of ADHD.

This facilitated group will continue to meet throughout the semester. Join us tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for our first meeting and to help shape the course of this group in the future!

Graduate, adult degree student, and traditional undergraduate students with ADHD are all welcome! Contact Andrea Bylerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join in bike ride social Friday afternoon

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

Campus Recreation is hosting another bike ride social to Schaad Park this Friday, Feb. 26, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

We invite all current students and graduate students to join in! Please bring a bike and helmet if you would like to participate. Register here for this ride and other upcoming outdoor activities.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.