Want to connect more with your community?
Come volunteer for the suicide prevention program through the Clover Clinic. Volunteering for the program consists of community outreach to anyone struggling with or knows someone who is struggling with suicide. The project goal is to put the power back into people’s hands.
If you are interested and want to learn more, contact Sophie Davis at sdavis19@georgefox.edu.
Are you in the holiday spirit? Then you won’t want to miss the university’s Christmas celebration event on the Newberg campus on Thursday, Dec. 1!
You are invited to gather for cookies, coffee and cider in the Stevens Center atrium at 4 p.m. That will be followed by a tree-lighting ceremony, carols, and a devotional in the same location at 4:30 p.m.
Then, from 5 to 8 p.m., we’ll have carriage rides in the quad, a Christmas photo booth, a roaming Santa, choir and ensemble caroling, a petting zoo, and ornament decorating.
As for treats, we’ll be serving gourmet s’mores and hot cocoa (1927 S’mores Company), seasonal popcorn (Miss Hannah’s Popcorn) and apple cider, coffee, and cookies (compliments of Bon Appetit).
So, dress up in your favorite Christmas costume or sweater (there will be an incentive to do so) and join us!
Canyon Commons, the Bridge Cafe and the Maker’s Market will have adjusted hours for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Please check our website georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for more details. The holiday hours are as follows:
Canyon Commons
Bridge Cafe & Maker’s Market
Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu with any questions.
What would active civility look like? How would people treat their political enemies? How would justice get done? Is it possible for our communities to turn away from bitter polarization and learn to work with together?
Come on Tuesday, Nov. 29, to hear several members of the Newberg/Dundee area United as Neighbors group discuss the Civility Pledge they helped draft prior to this year’s elections. You will have a chance to ask questions, offer suggestions, and consider how you can help heal our community. We’ll meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.
For more information, contact George Fox Civility Director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.
As we prepare our offices for the Christmas season, here are some safety tips to be mindful of. May your decorating be creative and safe.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.
Imagine wandering through the rolling green hills of Northern Ireland, exploring ancient landmarks, and cycling across the bumpy, cobblestone streets of Belfast.
The Northern Ireland Studies program, offered each fall and spring semester through a joint partnership between George Fox and John Brown University, is a transformative experience deeply rooted in the country’s culture and history. Want to learn more? Attend our info meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, in Minthorn 200.
As part of the program, you will take courses in peacemaking and reconciliation, Irish history and culture, and other electives of interest. While there, you will reside in the historic, 19th-century Lakeside Manor, situated on four acres overlooking Willis Lake in the quiet suburbs of South Belfast.
With Belfast a short bus ride away, you can venture to the city to visit the historical locations from your textbooks or sit down with friends for a cup of tea and biscuits. All meals are included in the program cost.
Contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu for more information.
As a reminder, Hadlock will have modified hours over the Thanksgiving holiday! Our hours will be as follows:
Here are the modified hours for the Murdock Library over the Thanksgiving holiday:
The Hadlock “Gearage Sale” continues until Sunday, Nov. 27. Swing by to shop anytime that Hadlock is open!
Items remaining include different kinds of backpacks, sleeping bags, footwear, clothing, snowshoes, and other camping equipment. You can also sell your own goods or donate items for the scholarship.
If you have questions about the sale, please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
Did the Newberg/Dundee Civility Pledge have an effect on local elections this fall? What should we expect from candidates who take the pledge, as compared to those who don’t? What aspects of the pledge seem to be the most promising in promoting a healthy political culture?
Come join five members of the local United as Neighbors group who helped draft the pledge as they take a first look at the pledge and its promise on Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.
For information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.
The U.S. Postal Service has announced price changes for first class mail, with changes scheduled to take effect Jan. 22, 2023. The new rates include a three-cent increase on the price of a first class Forever stamp, from 60 cents to 63 cents.
Mail Services has a wide variety of stamps available, so stop by and purchase what you like. Come take advantage of the savings before prices goes up.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
If you are making a purchase for goods/services on behalf of George Fox using a vendor that is currently in PeopleSoft, purchase orders are required. If the vendor(s) accepts purchase orders but is not set up in PeopleSoft, please have them fill out our New Vendor Application.
Your Visa card should only be used for transactions that are of low monetary value and/or by vendors that do not accept PO’s (please refer to our credit card policy on our Finance web page).
If you have questions, please contact Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu or Kathi Becker at kbecker@georgefox.edu.
Is your department planning to send Christmas cards out this year?
Monday, Nov. 21, is the deadline to order George Fox Christmas cards for your department. Please fill out this this form by 3 p.m. on Monday to place your order (you can also view this year’s design and cost estimates).
Please direct questions to Emma Glennen at eglennen@georgefox.
Thanksgiving break is next week, which means it’s a perfect time to apply for scholarships for the 2023-24 school year amidst eating all that delicious food!
Not sure where to start? We recommend checking out George Fox donor-funded scholarships. These give you the opportunity to be matched with one of our 200-plus scholarships specifically for traditional undergraduate students at Fox. Start your application now at georgefox.awardspring.com.
The OSAC State Scholarships are also great to check out, with more than 600 scholarships and one easy application to apply for multiple possibilities at once. Start your application now at the OSAC website.
If you have questions about the donor-funded scholarships application, please contact Brennan Rains at brains@georgefox.edu.
If you have questions about the OSAC State Scholarships please visit OSAC directly here.
Happy Thanksgiving, Bruins!
Interested in practicing your dance moves and learning what to do on the dance floor, unscripted? Miles Harrop will be teaching a freestyle dance workshop tomorrow (Saturday) from 1 to 4 p.m. in Hadlock!
During this workshop, participants will learn specific styles like animation, along with the basic principles of freestyle dance. No previous experience is necessary to participate.
The deadline to sign up is noon tomorrow. Learn more about the class and sign up here on IMLeagues.
Questions? Email groupfitness@georgefox.edu.
As a reminder, Hadlock will have modified hours over the Thanksgiving holiday! Our hours will be as follows:
Want to learn more about how to integrate your faith with psychology?
Stop by Hoover 103 to listen to two doctors of psychology speak on a topic that they have chosen. Join us from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22. There will be snacks and drinks provided at the chapel. Attending this event counts for one non-Bauman chapel credit. We hope to see you there!
For more information about the chapel, speakers, or Psychology Club, contact Sophie Davis at sdavis19@georgefox.edu.
The Bruin Bookstore is proud to invite you to our annual faculty and staff appreciation party.
Had your eye on something special? Why not get it on sale? Stop by Thursday or Friday, Dec. 1 and 2, for 20% off one apparel or gift item (certain restriction apply), and enjoy some refreshments. Coupons for online orders may be found at coupon-20.com with code 1478.
The Bruin Bookstore is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays.
If you have any questions, reach out to Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.
Maybe we haven’t been able to convince you to come to the Maker Hub and make something new, but how about customizing an object you already have?
The Maker Hub’s Trotec Speedy 300 and 400 laser cutters can be used to engrave and cut materials based on specified images and shapes. This is useful for making enclosures out of acrylic, engraving designs into many materials, creating trophies, and cutting any two-dimensional shape out of a variety of materials. It also has a rotary attachment which enables cylindrical objects such as drinking glasses and hydro flasks to be engraved with detailed designs.
The Speedy 400 uses the same software and general setup as the Speedy 300, however it has a larger bed. Check out this video to see how it works. For more information, check out the Maker Hub’s Wiki page for the laser cutters.
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.
Happy Friday! Tonight (Friday), the Comic Book Club will be going as a group to the Lip Sync.
We will meet up in Hoover 207 at 6:45 p.m. and walk over together. This is a great way to get to know fellow students and support your peers. We hope to see you there!
