Archive for April, 2023

Connect with our neighbors at Friendsview Game Day this Saturday

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

Friendsview residents would like to spend time and play games with George Fox students. They have agreed to create a time and provide a space for this to happen!

Join us this Saturday, April 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Friendsview for a day of games.

Have questions? Contact David Leal at dlealcook19@georgefox.edu.

Join us for a ‘Friday Fellowship Lunch’ in Hoover 250

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

Come join Provost Andrea Scott for a “Friday Fellowship Lunch” in the AAO conference room (Hoover 250) this Friday, April 14, at noon. All employees are invited! Bring a friend and your lunch to enjoy some fellowship and a beautiful view of the quad.

Contact Charlene Maugeri at cmaugeri@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Listen to Marc LiVecche speak on C.S. Lewis’ view of war tomorrow night

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

Join us tomorrow night (Thursday) in Canyon Commons at 7 p.m. for a lecture presented by the C. S. Lewis Initiative and the honors program. Speaker Marc LiVecche will present “The Peacemaker: C. S. Lewis on War, Martial Character, and Loving our Enemies to Death.” Ron Mock, director of the Civility Project, will provide a response to the talk.

Refreshments will be provided. Contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu for more information.

Apply to be a summer admissions intern

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

Looking for an exciting and impactful internship this summer? Apply to work in the admissions office!

Summer student employees will work full time alongside the admissions office staff, supporting prospective students and their families as they pursue an education at George Fox.

We’re looking for applicants with strong communication skills who are detail-oriented, quick learners and excited about supporting students through the college decision process.

Apply on Handshake today!

If you have any questions, email Miranda Davidson at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

Worship contemplatively with us this afternoon in Hoover 250

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

Come join us for open worship and prayer, a time of contemplative worship after the manner of Friends. Chapel credit is available. We’ll meet in Hoover 250 today (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. 

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Bring your kids to Family Game Night this Friday

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

Do you and your family live in Newberg and want to get more connected with the community? Have we got the event for you!

A group of George Fox students is hosting a Family Game Night at Northwest Christian Church this Friday, April 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. for local families with children. We want to inspire community unity with an opportunity for fun and free food, so games and pizza will be provided. 

Our mission is to give local families an affordable opportunity to forge new connections between each other at an event sponsored by, partnered with, and provided by the donations of local businesses in the hopes of fostering a culture of connection and lasting bonds between families.

We would love to hear your feedback and what you think would make this event a success. Let us know in this survey how we can make this event meaningful to you and your family.

If you have any questions, reach out to Nathan Marchand at nmarchand19@georgefox.edu or Olivia Jacobsen at ojacobsen20@georgefox.edu.

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.

Subscribe to the George Fox YouTube channel

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

Thank you for helping us reach 4,000 subscribers on the George Fox University YouTube channel!

New videos are shared weekly on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel to see the latest highlights of student life, community stories, athletic hype reels and more. Click here to go to our channel and hit “Subscribe.”

Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.

Need a job over the summer? Consider positions at Camp Tilikum

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

Camp Tilikum has six remaining positions to be hired for the college-age summer staff. Day Camp staff (working with first- through sixth-graders) and Adventure Staff (working with sixth- to eighth-graders) support campers as they make friends and deepen their faith.

Staff lead Bible discussions, games and camp activities. Summer staff must be 18 or older and at least one year out of high school.

The 10-week season is from May 30 to Aug. 6. The schedule is normally Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff are expected to be present for the entire summer. Limited exceptions are made for important life events and must be approved before hiring.

Pay and benefits include:

  • First-year staff: $5,000
  • Lifeguards and Support Staff: $6,700
  • Housing is provided at George Fox University ($2,000)

The application deadline is Monday, April 24. Apply here. Questions? email dennis@camptilikum.org or text/call 503-538-8081.

Unfamiliar with Timekeeping and Handshake? Subscribe now for training

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

If you supervise student employees and would like help navigating Timekeeping and Handshake, join us for training! The session on Friday, April 14, from noon to 1 p.m. will focus on Timekeeping, while on Friday, April 21, from 2 to 3 p.m., we will focus on Handshake. Both will be held on Zoom.

You can find the Google Calendar event on the Student Supervisor calendar. Go here to subscribe.

Contact Kelly Peterson at kpeterson@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Are you signed up for Summer Online this summer?

Monday, April 10th, 2023

Making plans for the summer? Don’t forget to register for Summer Online!

Here’s why Summer Online is a winning addition to your summer:

  • Less than half the price of traditional classes
  • Taught by real George Fox professors
  • Flexible format – watch lectures and complete assignments when it’s convenient for you
  • Stay on track to graduate in four years (or less!)
  • Courses run June 5 through July 30

Check out a full list of courses on class.georgefox.edu and register today on MyGeorgeFox!

Take intramural sports survey for chance to win $50 Amazon gift card

Monday, April 10th, 2023

This year, University Recreation is assessing our intramural sports program, and we’re looking to hear from you! Whether or not you play already, your input matters to us.

Your feedback on the fitness center was invaluable to us last year and resulted in the purchase of a multi-station cable machine and development of the exercise coaching program, among other things. We’re looking forward to hearing from you how we can continue to improve your experience with intramural sports!

Take the survey here. Everyone who takes it by Thursday, April 20, will receive a $5 Rental Center voucher and will be entered in a raffle to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

Questions? Email Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu.

Be aware of Campus Public Safety’s bicycle roundup in May

Monday, April 10th, 2023

Campus Public Safety will be conducting its annual bicycle roundup starting Wednesday, May 3.

Here are the details:

  • At the end of spring semester, a university-wide bicycle cleanup is conducted. Bikes that are illegally parked, unregistered or inoperable will be impounded. Bicycle racks need to be cleared to do routine maintenance to the bike racks and surrounding areas.
  • Bicycles may not be stored on campus during the summer semester. Claims for impounded bikes may be made at the CPS office.
  • If you are staying on campus over the summer and plan to keep a bike here, please stop by Campus Public Safety to get a sticker ID. Move your bike to the rack that is closest to your summer housing.
  • Impounded bicycles will be kept at CPS for 60 days and then donated to local charities at the discretion of the Campus Public Safety office. Junk bikes will be recycled.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at 503-554-2091 or campussafety@georgefox.edu.

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

Monday, April 10th, 2023

Here is your reminder that all Good Neighbor parking permits need to be returned to the Campus Public Safety office by the end of spring term. They may be returned anytime between April 19 and May 5.

Any permits not returned to Campus Public Safety after the deadline will result in a $25 charge to your student account.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at 503-554-2091 or campussafety@georgefox.edu

Sign up for direct deposit

Monday, April 10th, 2023

There’s still time to sign up for direct deposit! If you plan to go home for the summer, you won’t regret signing up for direct deposit before you go.

You will not be able to pick up your paycheck for April work earlier than May 15. Come into the Office of People and Culture (206 N. Meridian St.) any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. with your direct-deposit information (no appointment needed).

If you have any questions, email studentemployment@georgefox.edu.

Join ‘Moms of Littles’ networking lunch this Monday in Canyon Commons

Monday, April 10th, 2023

Save the date! “Moms of Littles” are getting together this Monday, April 17, for lunch, fellowship and community building. We’ll meet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103.

Please join us as we build community together, and bring other George Fox moms with you! Have questions or want a calendar invite to save the date? Email Holly Anderson at handerson@georgefox.edu.

Want to learn more about our physician assistant program? Check out info meeting Saturday

Monday, April 10th, 2023

Did you know that there is a physician assistant program at George Fox? We will be hosting an information meeting about it at 10 a.m. this Saturday, April 15, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).

Come check it out, tour the Medical Sciences Building, meet faculty and students, and learn if this is the right path for you. Click here for more details and to RSVP.

Sign up to volunteer this summer at the Bruin Community Pantry

Monday, April 10th, 2023

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank is looking for volunteers for the summer, which runs from Monday, May 1, to Friday, Aug. 25. If you can give an hour or two per week, please fill out this volunteer form.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Connect with other athletes for intramural teams

Monday, April 10th, 2023

Have your played volleyball or basketball before? Or want to connect with other former athletes to create future intramural teams?

Some HHPE 400 students have created a project to open GroupMe chats for athlete connections. Upcoming events, summer competitions (in Portland area), and nearby open gyms will also be shared in the chat.

Sign up for one or both sports!

  • Sign up for the Basketball GroupMe here.
  • Sign up for the Volleyball GroupMe here.

Questions? Contact Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu.

Register now for PT’s Run for Africa event on May 6

Monday, April 10th, 2023

Kick off the summer with the Run for Africa event on Friday, May 6, to support the doctor of physical therapy program’s service trip to Uganda. We will host both 5K and one-mile events.

Bring your family and friends and have some fun running or walking around the main campus and into the community. There is a discounted George Fox student rate ($20), and the cost is $30 for all community members. A T-shirt is included in registration.

All proceeds go to help send faculty and DPT students to evaluate and treat underserved populations in Africa.

Fill out this form to sign up, and reach out to Madison Swaney at mswaney21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Donate blood to the American Red Cross this Friday

Monday, April 10th, 2023

Would you like to help save a life by donating blood to the American Red Cross? If so, please sign up for an appointment through redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code “GFNursing.” Appointments are for Friday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northwest Christian Church.

Any questions about this event or the Nursing Club? Please contact Ashley Lewton at alewton20@georgefox.edu or Raven Otis at rotis21@georgefox.edu.