Archive for April, 2022

All invited to retirement reception for Phil Smith on Friday

Monday, April 18th, 2022

Phil Smith, professor of philosophy, is retiring after 30 years of teaching and service at the university. Come celebrate Phil by joining us for an open house reception from 3 to 4 p.m. this Friday, April 22, in the Stevens Center Atrium.

Light refreshments will be served. Please come wish Phil the best in his next adventures!

Questions? Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu.

Last chance to take health survey and enter drawing for $100 gift card

Monday, April 18th, 2022

Yamhill County wants to know what wellness and accessibility look like within your community! Fill out their survey at the links below for a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards! The survey closes on Friday, April 22.

If you have any questions, email Emily Johnson at ejohnson@yamhillcco.org or Sharia Hays at shays@georgefox.edu.

Stop by Psychology Club’s table for Krispy Kremes and coffee on Friday

Monday, April 18th, 2022

Come stop by the Psychology Club’s table in the quad during the start of finals week, from 10 a.m. to noon this Friday, April 22. We’ll have Krispy Kreme doughnuts and coffee!

Contact Maddy Angerame at mangerame18@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Photography intern positions available for fall

Monday, April 18th, 2022

Do you love photography? Want to make money with a camera? Lucky you! Our photography team in the marketing communications office is looking for two awesome students to join our photography team next year.

We have two available positions for you to help contribute marketing content to our social media platforms, print material, website and more.

Apply today on Handshake, and contact Chris Low at clow@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Survey: Disney Transportation

Monday, April 18th, 2022

Want to help a student research project and share your opinions on Disney World’s transportation in Florida? Please fill out this form.

This study is part of a course assignment, but is not officially affiliated with George Fox. Contact Christina Brandao at cbrandao18@georgefox.edu with any questions. Thanks for your participation!

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Apply to be a summer camp counselor at Tilikum

Monday, April 18th, 2022

Interested in working with kids this summer? Camp Tilikum is hiring individuals to work on our summer staff!

The camp runs from mid-June to early August, with training beginning at the end of May. Free housing and lots of fun included!

For more information, reach out to Evan Teter at intern@camptilikum.org.

Save the dates: PT Health and Wellness Week coming May 16-21

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

This year for Wellness Week, the College of Physical Therapy will be offering a Mediterranean diet taster and educational session, several exercise classes, a spine care class, and Pool-A-Palooza. Events will occur May 16-21. More details coming soon!

Questions? Contact Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu.

Summer marketing video internship available: Be our ‘Fourth Wheel’

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

Have a passion for video? We do too! Our video department here in the marketing communications office is looking for an awesome student to join our team this summer for 40 hours a week!

Learn more about who we are in this short ’80s sitcom-style promo video.

Apply today on Handshake, and contact Jake Thiessen at jthissen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Win a free whitewater rafting trip

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

Would you like to win a free whitewater rafting trip for fall 2022? Please provide the OREC (outdoor recreation) team with your feedback on what trips and activities you would like to see this fall semester!

OREC is an official program of University Recreation that helps introduce students to new outdoor activities and environments. Please provide your input by going here.

If you have any questions or further feedback, please email Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

Check out the work of senior art students in Minthorne and Lindgren galleries

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

View our senior art students’ thesis work in the Minthorne and Lindgren galleries this week (April 18-22). An opening reception will be held in both galleries today (Monday) at 4 p.m., but the shows will be available to viewers all week.

Our first two shows will feature the works of our following seniors: Cassandra Johnson, Emily Pulver, Em Sturdivant, Alicia Bernhardt, Heidi Bennick and Madison Vinje.

Contact Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu for more information.

All invited to Convocation Chapel tomorrow morning

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, aka Awards Convocation Chapel! Join us at 10:50 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in Bauman Auditorium.

We’ll have a time of worship with our senior musicians, hear from Provost Andrea Scott, and celebrate the end of another academic year. Winners of the Undergraduate Faculty Teacher of the Year Award and the Undergraduate Faculty Research & Scholarship Award will be announced. Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Make plans to attend Grant Training Day on May 12

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

It’s that time of year again! Join us in person or remotely on Thursday, May 12, for the university’s annual Grant Training Day. Enjoy lunch, learn and celebrate George Fox’s grant excellence with us.

To see the agenda and RSVP, visit this Smartsheet link. Contact Sarah Tenney at stenney@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Wish Eloise Hockett well at retirement reception on Wednesday

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

Eloise Hockett is retiring after 24 years of service to the university. Please join us for an open house reception to honor her from 4 to 5 p.m. this Wednesday, April 20, in Canyon Commons 102.

Light refreshments will be served. Please come and wish Eloise well in her next chapter!

Contact Jenny Duquette at jduquette@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Plant Services’ summer job postings are live

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

Summer jobs with Plant Services are now live! Please submit your job applications via Handshake for positions on the grounds crew, porter services or building repair. If you like working with your hands, we’re the team to impress! Thank you.

Note: You must be registered for fall 2022 at George Fox in order to apply for a summer job at the university.

Have questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to return your Good Neighbor permits by end of spring term

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

This is a reminder that all Good Neighbor parking permits need to be returned to the Campus Public Safety office by the end of spring term.

You may turn them in from April 20 through May 6. Any permits not returned to the Campus Public Safety by May 6 will result in a $25 charge to your student account.

Contact Karen Toohey at ktoohey@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Wilderness medical courses will be offered at Hadlock in August

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

In the month of August, University Recreation will be offering two wilderness medical courses open to students, employees and the public (at different rates).

Courses will be taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and backcountry experience, and the certifications are offered through Wilderness Medical Associates International. Anyone who likes to spend significant time outdoors could benefit from one or both of these offerings.

Please consider registering for or referring those you know to these courses:

Wilderness First Responder
Aug. 6-10
$695 for George Fox employees and students

Wilderness First Aid
Aug. 13-14
$295 for George Fox employees and students

You can learn more and register at this link. If you have any questions about the courses or registration, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

All invited to farewell reception for Andrea Byerley on April 26

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

A farewell reception will be held for Andrea Byerley, assistant director of Disability & Accessibility Services, on Tuesday, April 26, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Murdock Library (Room 101 & 102). A brief time of sharing will begin at 3 p.m.

Andrea has served in multiple roles at George Fox over the past 17 years and will be sorely missed at the university. Join us in wishing Andrea farewell. Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join Psychology Chapel tonight in Hoover 105 to hear from Professor Kelly Chang

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

All are welcome to attend Psychology Chapel at 6 p.m. tonight (Monday) to listen to our guest speaker, Professor Kelly Chang! We’ll be meeting in Hoover 105.

Chapel credit and snacks will be provided. Contact Maddy Angerame at mangerame18@georgefox.edu for more information.

New Vendor Setup Form available on the Finance page

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

The new Vendor Setup Form is available on the Finance page.

Anytime a new vendor account is to be created in PeopleSoft, the requester needs to email Frank Charles (fcharles@georgefox.edu) a completed copy of the form, along with vendor’s W-9 and bank verification document.

Contact Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu or ext. 2006 with any questions.

Share your faith story for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card

Thursday, April 14th, 2022

How have you felt God’s presence during your time at George Fox? In community, in hard times and seasons of growth, in moments of celebration and joy?

We want to share your story with the university community, both on social media and in our university magazine, so we can celebrate together how God is working in your life!

Five stories will be selected to receive a $50-$100 Amazon gift card! To participate, simply fill out this form.

Questions? Contact Jeremy Lloyd at lloyd@georgefox.edu.