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I am a seminary student, pursuing my Master of Arts in Leadership & Culture, and I receive academic accommodations from the Disability & Accessibility Services department to support me as an Autistic-ADHD student.

I’m looking for other students who receive accommodations like me (or those who decided not to request accommodations) who would be willing to chat with me and tell me a little about your experience at the seminary (or at George Fox in general). I’m working on a project for a class where I’m being asked to gather stories from students to hear how others experience their education while having different access needs, whether officially accommodated or not.

If you would be willing to chat with me to share a little bit of your story, I would love to meet you! Please contact me directly this week, or hopefully before the end of March. Of course if you contact me after that I’d be just as happy to meet you just to say hello.

Thank you! I look forward to meeting you!

Melissa Skinner (mskinner21@georgefox.edu)

Interested in a career in law? Consider enrolling in PSCI 260: Introduction to Law. This class examines the legal profession and the major topics addressed by the law. It is a required course in the new Interdisciplinary Pre-law Certificate. 

If you have any questions about the class or the certificate, please contact Caitlin Corning at ccorning@georgefox.edu.

If you are a first-generation senior graduating this semester, please fill out this form to receive a first-generation stole, cord or pin for spring graduation.

We will also be hosting our third annual first-generation graduation celebration at the IRC (Moore House) on Friday, April 26, at 4 p.m. Please fill out the Google Form to RSVP for the dinner and to get your graduation regalia. We will order regalia based off of the number of responses we receive.

We define a first-generation college student as a student with whom neither parent nor guardian has completed a four-year bachelor’s degree.

This includes you if:

• Your parents have obtained an associate degree.
• You have a sibling that has completed a bachelor’s degree.
• Your parents have a trade school certification (electrical, mechanic, etc.).
• Your parent or guardian began studying at a university but did not complete their degree.

Reach out to Jesse Cetz at jcetz@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Want the opportunity to sell your art at Student Activities’ Spring Market in the quad Friday, April 19, from 3 to 5 p.m.? All you need to do is complete this table rental form to reserve a table to sell as much art as you’d like to your fellow students and the local community.

Here are some more events coming up soon:

• Spring Formal: Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m. at the Oregon Zoo (tickets on sale after spring break)
• Lip Sync: Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
• Spring Market: Friday, April 19, at 3 p.m. in the quad

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Arab American Heritage Month starts after spring break! Do you have any recommendations for the George Fox community to engage this April?

Whether it be podcasts or reading, events or restaurants, music or film, the Intercultural Resource Center would love to capture your ideas. Let us know here.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu.

Tomorrow (Friday), your friendly director of institutional effectiveness, Christine Lawton, will walk the campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to find out whether faculty and staff (and maybe a few students) know George Fox University’s Mission Statement, why a Mission Statement is important, and how their work intersects with it.

Prizes will be given to all who participate, with the best prize for those who correctly recite the Mission Statement. Mnemonics help to memorize! Use acronyms to learn the statement:

GFU, a Christ-centered community (CCC), that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally (SAP) to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion (TAS).

See you tomorrow! Feel free to reach out to Christine Lawton at clawton@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Please note these adjusted hours for the Hadlock Student Center during spring break and Easter:

• Saturday, March 23: Closed
• Sunday, March 24: Closed
• Monday, March 25, through Friday, March 29: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 30: Closed
• Sunday, March 31: Closed

If you have any questions, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

When it’s time to transition to Medicare, there can be a number of important and sometimes confusing details to consider. To help ensure you have the correct information when making decisions, George Fox has partnered with Jennifer Stahel and Hilary Starnes from Providence Health Assurance to provide Medicare 101 seminars. These virtual seminars will help you understand the basics of Medicare in an easy-to-understand overview.

Seminar topics:

• What is Medicare and why is it important?
• Addressing the different parts of Medicare (the A, B, C & D’s of Medicare)
• What are the differences between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement?
• When should you consider enrolling into Medicare and what does the process look like?
• What are the costs to be enrolled in Medicare?
• What to consider if you are planning to continue to work past age 65 
• Learn how to avoid late enrollment penalties 
• How to transition from an employer group plan to a Medicare plan
• Understand how to manage a Health Savings Account (HSA)

We hope this helps you and/or your loved ones as you plan for the eventual transition to Medicare. You do not need to be eligible for Medicare to attend this seminar. The presentation will take approximately an hour, but we’ll have additional time at the end to answer any questions you may have.

Please register for the seminar on Tuesday, March 26, at noon by clicking here. Register for our second Medicare 101 seminar on Thursday, March 28, at 6 p.m. by clicking here.

After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Family members are welcome to join as well!

Quesitons? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

It’s time to start thinking about who you want to see in the Social Work Club’s leadership roles for the 2024-25 school year!

Use this form to nominate the people you see fit for these officer roles based on the descriptions provided. You can nominate yourself and/or a friend, multiple people, or one person per role. It’s totally up to you!

You have until Monday, April 1, to get your nominations in! The current officers greatly appreciate you taking the time to fill this out. Email tpierson20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions, and thank you!

Love the Oregon coast? Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club for our popular annual beach clean-up event! On Saturday, April 6, we will participate in SOLVE’s Treasure the Beach event, where we will be picking up trash on Seaside beach.

For those who would like to carpool, we will depart George Fox around 7 a.m. to arrive at the beach in time for the event from 9 to 11 a.m. Following the clean-up, we will eat lunch and hang out on the beach before returning to campus, getting back by around 2:30 p.m.

For more information and to sign up, look here. We are organizing a carpool, but we are really in need of people to drive! Not only is this a super fun event, it allows us to help keep our beach safe, clean, and beautiful.

Feel free to email Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Paul Anderson will be commenting on the Holy Week artwork of The Saint John’s Bible every day this week from 11:55 a.m. to noon in the Murdock Library lobby.

Today (Thursday), we will move from the appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene in the Gospel of John to the appearance of Jesus to his followers on the Road to Emmaus in the Gospel of Luke.

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

Maybe you’ve heard by now: Summer Online is less than half the cost of regular tuition. Plus, courses are fully online, offered on a flexible schedule, and are just eight weeks long.

Whether you’re looking to clear space in your fall schedule, get on track to graduate early, or just save on tuition, it’s a great way to get ahead this summer.

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

The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) is ready to help you with writing consultations and academic coaching, including time management and learning strategies. To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas page. Don’t wait to schedule your appointment!

Please note that the VLC will be closed from Thursday, March 25, through Friday, March 29, due to spring break.

If you have any questions, please email us at vlc@georgefox.edu.

Are you a veteran graduating this spring? If so, you can pick up your honor cord from the student accounts office at the Exodus Grad Fair today (Wednesday) in Canyon Commons Rooms 102-103 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you can’t make it to Exodus or have any questions, please email veterans@georgefox.edu.

Join us in-person or online for a lecture by Ernest Bonat, a data analytics adjunct faculty member, on how to become a data scientist. Join us in Roberts 103 on Tuesday, April 16, at noon as we demystify the process and empower you to turn your aspirations into reality.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to pivot into this dynamic field or a student contemplating your career options, this presentation offers invaluable insights and actionable steps to help you navigate the complex landscape of data science.

This event will cover the following topics:

• Occupational employment and wages
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) definitions
• Main available ML jobs
• Data scientist degrees
• Required knowledge needed to become a data scientist
• Python vs R programming for data science applications
• Latest AI development technologies
• ML Deep Learning project demo for genomics in live science

Light snacks and beverages will be provided! Please let us know you’re coming by completing this RSVP by April 15.

Questions? Contact Aurae Beidler at abeidler@georgefox.edu.

Paul Anderson will be commenting on the Holy Week artwork of The Saint John’s Bible every day this week from 11:55 a.m. to noon in the Murdock Library lobby. The artwork for today (Wednesday) will move from the Crucifixion in the Gospel of Luke to the appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene in the Gospel of John.

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Want to work in a fun, recreation-focused environment? University Recreation is looking for customer service representatives for this fall.

Join one of the largest teams on campus in an exciting environment with opportunities for professional development! Applicants must apply no later than Thursday, April 4, at 11:59 p.m. Apply here.

Feel free to reach out to Nathanael Freemann at freemann@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Saving money is much easier with a goal in mind. Join a Canopy webinar tomorrow (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. for an enriching workshop that helps you choose the right savings goals for you and overcome barriers to achieving them.

Take advantage of an opportunity to hear from financial experts. Email Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Here are three tips to protect yourself from Medicare fraud and scams:

• If you get a call, text, or email asking for your Medicare Number, don’t respond. Don’t give your Medicare card or Medicare Number to anyone except your doctor or people you know should have it.
• Check your Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) or claims statements carefully. If you see a charge for a service you didn’t get or a product you didn’t order, it may be fraud. If you suspect fraud, report it at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
• Guard your Medicare card like it’s a credit card.

Visit Medicare.gov, the official source for Medicare information, to learn more about preventing Medicare fraud and medical identity theft.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Healthcare costs can be a major cost and concern in retirement. In an upcoming Nationwide webinar, you will learn what Medicare does and does not cover. You’ll also receive a Health Care Cost Estimator.

The webinar will be presented by Doug Ewing on Thursday, March 28, at 11:30 a.m. Register here.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.