Archive for April, 2024

Event Services offers on-campus job opportunities this summer

Tuesday, April 9th, 2024

Want to work on campus this summer? Event Services can make your dreams come true!

Event Services will be offering three student employment opportunities. There will be 10 total positions, with options for both full-time all summer and full-time short term from Monday, June 17, to FridayJuly 5.

Here are the three employment opportunities for this summer:

  • Conference specialist, five positions: This is a team of students who provide the front line of event and conference preparedness. You’ll be setting up and checking meeting spaces, checking guests into housing, cashiering at meals, and helping at a variety of activities, including athletic and music events, banquets, and worship gatherings.
  • Scheduling assistant, one position: This student employee will assist with detailed work of conference registrations, housing key inventory, distribution and collection, preparing arrival packets, backing up the conference specialists when extra hands are needed, and a variety of other office tasks
  • PCI mentors, four positions: This job is a short-term position from MondayJune 17, to MondayJuly 5, with the opportunity to transition into a conference specialist position when the mentor position ends. PCI mentors will be leading evening activities and staying overnight in the dorm with high school students attending the Pre-College Summer Institute. RA experienced preferred but not necessary.

Apply on Handshake. Questions? Send an email to events@georgefox.edu.

Tie-dye shirts with the Arts & Crafts Club on April 12

Tuesday, April 9th, 2024

Join the Arts & Crafts Club for our last event of the semester! Create your own colorful T-shirts and more at our tie-dye event this FridayApril 12, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 203.

All are welcome to attend! Supplies and items to dye will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own things to dye.

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

ARC is open for finals week; schedule an appointment now

Tuesday, April 9th, 2024

The ARC will be open Monday through Thursday of finals week. We will have limited hours on Monday, April 22, and Thursday, April 25. Do not wait until the last minute to schedule your appointment. We offer 25- or 50-minute appointments.

Go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu to schedule your appointment.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Buy baked goods to support the volleyball team tomorrow

Tuesday, April 9th, 2024

The George Fox volleyball team is hosting a bake sale fundraiser tomorrow (Thursday)! Come by the Murdock Library between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to hang out and grab some baked goods.

We hope to see you tomorrow! If you are unable to stop by, but would like to donate, you may visit this link.

Feel free to reach out to Addison Hawes at ahawes21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

DPT hosts a silent auction fundraiser for Uganda service trip this Saturday

Monday, April 8th, 2024

Join us for an unforgettable night filled with excitement and generosity! We’re hosting a charity auction to help the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students at George Fox travel to Uganda for their annual medical service trip!

The night will be filled with mouth-watering dinner and dessert, as well as both a silent and live auction where you can bid on a diverse selection of items, including gift contributions from local small businesses, companies, travel experiences, and more!

The auction will take place in Canyon Commons 101 this Saturday, April 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds from the auction will support the DPT program’s medical service trip to Uganda, where the team will offer medical care to patients in rural communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. Join us and support the cause!

Buy tickets here.

If you have any questions, please contact Taryn Conwell at tconwell22@georgefox.edu.

Decorate tote bags at ‘Wineskin’ release party on April 19

Monday, April 8th, 2024

Come to Minthorn 200 on Friday, April 19, at 6 p.m. for a night of tote-bag decorating, poetry reading and celebration! We will be handing out copies of this semester’s edition of The Wineskin, the campus literary and art magazine, full of published student work. See the poetry, prose and art of your fellow students and decorate a bag to celebrate the occasion!

Bring $4 (cash or Venmo) to support The Wineskin by buying a tote bag, or bring your own. Foxy George stickers will also be available for $1. Art supplies for decorating bags will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring extra!

Email Lillian Pinkston at lpinkston20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Murdock Library is hiring students for this fall

Monday, April 8th, 2024

Join the team in the Murdock Library! We are currently seeking student employees who will work in the Access Services Department.

Come join this fun team of student workers who provide great customer service to the library patrons. Student employees will work approximately seven to 15 hours per week.

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu.

Virtual Learning Center is hiring a writing consultant

Monday, April 8th, 2024

The Virtual Learning Center (formerly Portland Writing Center) is seeking a new writing consultant who is enthusiastic about helping fellow graduate and degree-completion students understand the components of effective writing. The consultant will work during the summer term and possibly beyond. This is a remote position that operates on Pacific Standard Time.

Virtual Learning Center consultants are current adult degree-completion and graduate students who work 10 hours per week meeting with students via Zoom or asynchronously.

Writing consultant duties include helping students with the following:

  • Thinking through ideas for a writing assignment
  • Considering writing choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, cohesion, and organization
  • Developing ideas with specific evidence
  • Improving research strategies
  • Applying proper documentation and formatting
  • Understanding basic grammar and mechanics
  • Academic coaching: time management and learning strategies

The virtual learning consultant application can be found on Handshake. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact Heather Harney, Virtual Learning Center director, at hharney@georgefox.edu.

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

Monday, April 8th, 2024

How have you experienced the Be Known promise? Maybe it’s a professor who invited you into their life beyond the classroom or a staff member who prayed with you when you needed it most. Whatever it is, we want to hear about it and share your story!

Fill out this form and you’ll be entered into a drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

Our favorite stories will be featured in our university magazine, admissions brochures, social media pages, and beyond.

Questions? Email Jeremy Lloyd at jlloyd@georgefox.edu.

All are welcome to join Quaker Worship tomorrow

Monday, April 8th, 2024

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting on the Lord, seeking to discern how the Holy Spirit leads us into transformative truth about ourselves, others, and the world. Paul Anderson will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Please reach out to Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Make plans to attend Awards Convocation Chapel on April 16

Monday, April 8th, 2024

Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, also known as our Awards Convocation Chapel!

Join us Tuesday, April 16, at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. We’ll have a time of worship, hear from our speaker, Dr. Leah Payne, associate professor of American religious history, 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 congratulate and celebrate our winning faculty members!

Questions? Email Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Learn how to swing dance with live jazz this Saturday

Monday, April 8th, 2024

Have you been wanting to learn to dance? Did you have fun at the City of Stars event? Perhaps you’ve seen people swing dancing at various dances and thought, “Wow, that looks cool!”

If any of these ring true for you, consider joining us in the Stevens Atrium as we teach swing dance with the George Fox Jazz Band this Saturday, April 13, at 7 p.m.! Wear shoes you can move in, and get ready for a night of big band jazz music.

Feel free to reach out to Rowan Endriss at rendriss21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions

Attend Safety Fair in Canyon Commons today

Monday, April 8th, 2024

Come explore, learn and ignite your passion for safety alongside colleagues and experts at the university’s Safety Day today (Tuesday)! Join us anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 102.

The event will bring together multiple teams and vendors who are deeply invested in caring for our workplace safety. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among these stakeholders, the event plays a pivotal role in cultivating a robust safety culture at our university, ensuring the well-being of all staff and students.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance our workplace safety culture together. See you there! You can begin building a safety-conscious culture today by completing the Safety Passport to increase your chances of winning a prize!

Feel free to reach out to Michelle Rhea at mrhea@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Take time to join ‘Lament Service for Lives Lost’ on Thursday

Monday, April 8th, 2024

The Center for Peace and Justice and the Office for Spiritual Life are hosting a “Lament Service for Lives Lost” in the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine.

We will gather in Canyon Commons 102-103 at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, for a time of worship together. This event is open to all employees and students.

Feel free to reach out to Debrianna DeBolt at ddebolt@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Married couples receive discounted registration for The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference

Monday, April 8th, 2024

Join us for The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference, featuring talks on Lewis, short papers, theatrical productions, and more! The conference will take place in Canyon Commons Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 5-8.

We are now offering 25% off general registration for married couples. Just enter the following code to get your discount: GFUSpouse. Click here to secure your spot now, before registration fills!

Questions? Email Sarah Keck at skeck21@georgefox.edu.

Consider getting baptized on April 18

Monday, April 8th, 2024

We are doing baptisms again! Baptisms will take place outside the library on ThursdayApril 18, beginning at 11:40 a.m.

If you are interested, please email Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu by the end of this week.

Learn about climate change policies with the Stewards of Sustainability Club on Thursday

Monday, April 8th, 2024

The Stewards of Sustainability Club is hosting a presentation by members of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a nonprofit advocacy organization that works to develop nonpartisan policies to address climate change.

This informational talk will provide an overview explanation of a few different climate change mitigation policies, how they come up with and evaluate their policies, and what it is like to address these issues at local and national levels.

If you are interested in learning about how you can use your voice to fight climate change, how the lobbying process works, or how to successfully and civilly collaborate with people across the political spectrum, come listen to the presentation this Thursday, April 11, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in EHS 125.

Questions? Email Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for summer volunteers

Monday, April 8th, 2024

The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for volunteers for the summer.

Over the summer, we hope to be open Monday through Thursday between noon and 5:30 p.m., subject to volunteer availability. If someone is available on Saturdays, we can also make that work!

Volunteers are especially needed on Tuesdays, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., as this is our big food delivery day from Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP).

If you’re interested in helping at the food bank from Monday, April 29, to Thursday, Aug. 22, please contact Jere Witherspoon at 503-554-2316 or jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Register younger relatives for kiddie clinic volleyball fundraiser

Monday, April 8th, 2024

The George Fox volleyball team is hosting a kiddie clinic fundraiser for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade this Saturday, April 13!

Kids aged kindergarten to third grade will have a session from 9 to 10:30 a.m. with coaching from the volleyball team. The older children will have a session with the team from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The goal of the clinic is to have fun, introduce the sport, and to encourage more playing!

The cost will be $25 per session. Register through this link.

Feel free to reach out to Addison Hawes at ahawes21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Introducing ‘Bite-Sized Wellness Tuesdays’

Monday, April 8th, 2024

Have you ever noticed that some things are easier to manage in bite-sized portions? The Wellness Committee would like to encourage you to participate in “Bite-Sized Wellness Tuesdays!”

Self-care is a popular topic these days, and for good reason. Each Tuesday, for the remainder of April, we will present a list of five different, bite-sized activities or ideas for rejuvenation and restoration for our busy lives. They are also completely cost-free!

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), “Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. This can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Even small acts of self-care in your daily life can have a big impact.” You can visit their page here.

This week’s five tips are:

  • Skip scrolling on your phone and take a walk, behold the wonder of God’s creation
  • Practice some deep breathing exercises
  • Spend time journaling thoughts and feelings
  • Before sending out an email, pray for the recipient(s)
  • Practice mindfulness by focusing on the present moment

Cheers to a more whole you!

Questions? Email Neil Cantrell at ncantrall@georgefox.edu.