Archive for March, 2022

The IRC is looking for mentors! Check out these opportunities

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

LEAD is our first-generation mentorship program. We are looking for first-generation students to join LEAD and mentor incoming first-generation students for the 2022-23 school year. This will be led under our first-gen program at the Intercultural Resource Center! You can apply for LEAD here.

For more information, please email Jesse Cetz at jcetz@georgefox.edu or Vlad Salas Moreno at vsalasmoreno18@georgefox.edu.

Mosaic Mentorship Program

Our Mosaic mentorship program is open to our Mosaic Scholar recipients. We are looking for upperclassmen (rising sophomores through seniors) Mosaic scholars to mentor the incoming Mosaic cohort for the 2022-23 school year! You can apply for the Mosaic mentorship program here.

For more information, please email D’Metri Mattocks at dmattocks@georgefox.edu or Jules Stafford at jstafford19@georgefox.edu.

Transportation shuttle available for holidays and semester break

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

George Fox is once again partnering with Hillsboro Airporter to provide a shuttle service to Portland International Airport for the semester break.

Students will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter to reserve their spot. If you make your reservations with others more than 24 hours in advance, Hillsboro Airporter can group you together. Go here to reserve your spot.

Hillsboro Airporter accepts cash or credit card for payment. Parents can call Hillsboro Airporter with their credit card information to pay for their student’s fare. The company offers 24/7 service.

Employees: Please let your students know about this transportation option.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2316.

Don’t forget to sign up for Lip Sync competition

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

There’s still time to take the stage and audition for a chance to win $500 in the Lip Sync competition! For more information on when you and your friends can audition, or to learn more about what the Lip Sync is, check out this form.

Upcoming events:

  • Lip Sync: Friday, April 1, Bauman Auditorium
  • Spring Market: Friday, April 8, The Quad
  • Spring Formal: Saturday, April 16, Portland Art Museum

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Reminder about the difference between recycling and trash bins on campus

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

The bins with yellow lids on campus are for recycling only. Please avoid placing trash in the recycling bins. Bins designated for garbage have black lids.

If a garbage bin is already full, please place your trash in a different garbage bin in order to avoid overflowing the bin. Do not place trash on the ground by the bin, as the service driver will not pick up anything outside of a bin.

Following these guidelines will ensure that the recycling gets recycled and that the trash bins are not avoided by the waste company. Thank you!

Join the fun of a scavenger hunt on April 2

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Join the theatre department’s Alpha Psi Omega group for a scavenger hunt on Saturday, April 2!

We’ll be meeting at the clock tower at 6 p.m., where you will be sent on a scavenger hunt around campus in teams of two. The first two teams to complete it will win $5 gift cards for local coffee shops (Coffee Cottage/Chapters).

Further instructions will be given at the clock tower at the beginning of the event. Hope to see you there! Contact Jenny Fournier at jfournier18@georgefox.edu for more information.

Chop and stack wood tomorrow for vets, elderly and disabled persons

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Volunteer to chop and stack wood for veterans, the elderly and disabled persons tomorrow (Saturday) at Friends Community Cemetery between 9 and 11 a.m.

We’ll meet in the back of the cemetery (white barn). If you have any questions, email Aric Bergers at abergers18@georgefox.edu.

Apply now for commuter life positions for the 2022-23 academic year

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

We restructured many of the community life details for next year. You can take a look at these updated roles and descriptions here. Position applications are available here, and are due on Friday, April 15.

Questions? Contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

Overnight hosts are needed for Bruin Preview on March 31-April 1

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is preparing for Bruin Preview on Friday, April 1, and we need volunteers to host a prospective student the night before the event!

Prospective students will be staying the night in a dorm, having dinner and breakfast with their student host, and participating in fun activities the night before the Bruin Preview event. Volunteers will be expected to host their guest from 5 p.m. Thursday (March 31) until 8 a.m. Friday (April 1).

Please fill out this form to volunteer. Feel free to email visit coordinator Miranda Davidson at mdavidson@georgefox.edu with questions prior to filling out the form.

Sign up for new Maker Hub class offered to all students

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Did you know that the engineering department is offering a brand new course next fall and spring to all students?

The ENGR285 (Introduction to the Maker Hub) course is designed to introduce students to the software and equipment available in the Maker Hub. Topics include 3D modeling (used in 3D printing, waterjet machines), vector graphics (used by our laser cutting and vinyl cutting machines), introductory electronics (soldering and simple circuits with actuators and sensors), and basic programming and embedded control systems (implemented with Arduino).

The course will consist of several small projects and introduce students to our prototyping facilities, leather making, sewing, laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, wood shop, machine shop, and welding equipment.

Sign up for this class on MyGFU today! The following times is when the course is offered:

  • Fall semester: Monday/Wednesday/Friday from noon to 12:50 p.m.
  • Spring semester: Monday/Wednesday/Friday from noon to 12:50 p.m.

Questions? Contact Gary Spivey at gspivey@georgefox.edu.

Are you leaving your vehicle on campus over spring break?

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

If you are leaving your vehicle on campus over spring break, you will need to do the following:

  • Fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy Form
  • Remove any personal belongings from vehicle
  • Park in a lot that Campus Public Safety (CPS) personnel designate
  • Leave a key at the CPS office

The policy agreement form can be filled out at the Campus Public Safety office or online at the above link.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey in the CPS office at 503-554-2091.

Read this week’s PWC newsletter

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

You can read the Week 10 Portland Writing Center newsletter here. This week’s newsletter shares consultant specializations, as well as introducing a new consultant!

Questions? Email Hannah Lee at hlee17@georgefox.edu.

Maker Hub’s ‘Tool Tip Friday’: Power Carver

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Have you ever had the desire to carve an owl inside a branch? Or how about something more reasonable like a custom wood sign? The Maker Hub’s Foredom Power Carver can help you do just that!

The power carver consists of a hand piece that is driven by a motor. The motor is connected via a flexible shaft that allows easy movement of the hand piece without the weight of the motor. There are many cutting tools available for use with the hand piece.

Some of the uses include sanding, carving and cutting. The most common uses are creating custom designs in wood and polishing small projects. Check out this video to see how it works. For more information, check out the Maker Hub’s Wiki page.

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

All invited to bilingual worship tonight in Canyon Commons

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Join the Latinx Heritage Club for a bilingual worship night tonight (Friday) from 7 to 9 p.m. in Canyon Commons! Chapel credit will be offered.

Follow @gfulhc for more information on events, or contact Susie Montes at smontes18@georgefox.edu.

Sign up now for April 9 sand volleyball tournament

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Early registration for our sand volleyball tournament on Saturday, April 9, begins now. Sign up today to secure a spot for you and your team!

The tournament starts at 10 a.m. and will take place in the sand volleyball courts behind HMS. Teams will be playing 4-on-4.

If you have questions, please email Kalu Stricklin at kstricklin18@georgefox.edu).

Graduating veterans: Get your Veteran Honor Cords

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

If you are a veteran graduating this spring semester and would like to receive a Veterans Honor Cord for graduation, please fill out this form. After we receive your request we will email you on delivery options. Thank you for your service.

Questions? Contact the veterans team at 503-554-2292.

City of Newberg offers emergency alert system

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

The city of Newberg has an emergency alert system that automatically alerts city residents about emergency situations via text, phone, and email. You can sign up for this free service here.

Questions? Contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.

Remind students to schedule PWC appointments before slots fill up

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Do you have graduate or Connect students who would benefit from a Portland Writing Center appointment for writing, study tips, or general academic support?

If so, please encourage these students to schedule now. Appointments fill up fast this time of year, so students need to schedule early.

Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson (hjackson@georgefox.edu) or visit our website.

Schedule appointment with Portland Writing Center before slots fill up

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Want help with a paper? Looking for support on how to stay organized and study better as finals get closer?

If so, book an appointment with the Portland Writing Center (PWC) and finish the semester strong! Be sure to schedule early, because appointments fill up fast this time of year.

Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson (hjackson@georgefox.edu) or visit our website.

This Week’s Wellness Tip: Rest

Wednesday, March 16th, 2022

This week we invite you to be intentional about your rest time. As Bec Heinrich said, “Rest is the renewing of depleted physical, emotional, mental and spiritual reserves.”

Join us in redefining what rest is and see if you can intentionally incorporate it into your schedule. You can read more about the topic here.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

Save money and time with Summer Online

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022

Want to take a class in half the time? How about for half the cost? You can do both this summer with Summer Online.

Summer Online courses are offered for $499 per credit – less than half the price of traditional undergraduate classes. And courses run for just eight weeks – half the length of a regular class. 

You can take up to three Summer Online courses from the convenience of your home or wherever the summer takes you. That’s three classes you don’t have to fit into your fall or spring schedule!

Register today on MyGeorgeFox or learn more at georgefox.edu/summer.