The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) will be closed from Sunday, July 9, to Monday, July 15. We will open again on Tuesday, July 16.
If you have any questions, please email vlc@georgefox.edu. To schedule an appointment, please go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. Don’t wait until the last minute to schedule an appointment.
This month, the Wellness Committee has chosen the theme of “The Great Outdoors.” Please click here to view this month’s short newsletter.
In it, you will find the link to affordably rent gear from the Hadlock Center, reminders for sun safety, a link to a great trail app, and much more. Have a great June, and we hope to see you outside!
– George Fox Wellness Committee
Come join us: It’s time to begin our plight! As part of community building for this summer, RA Griffin Stehr will be hosting a Dungeons & Dragons campaign starting today (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. in Murdock 103.
This first meeting time will be dedicated to character creation and laying ground rules, and from there we can all collaborate on what future meeting times/locations will be. Beginners are highly encouraged, as well as people who have been playing for a while!
If you have any additional questions, please email Griffin at gstehr22@georgefox.edu
Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters and sewists! The “Needle Nerds” will be hosting a crafting community hour on Wednesdays in Murdock 103 from noon to 1 p.m. this summer, June 26 through Aug. 21 (we will not meet July 17 due to the all-employee meeting.)
Bring your latest project; all small crafts and abilities are welcome! Email Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu with questions, or just check in with us during one of our open meetings.
The marketing communications office is hosting a day-long photo shoot featuring students and employees of all ages working on laptops this Thursday, June 13, and you’re invited to take part!
Whether you are staff or a summer student employee, please consider signing up for a slot under “UG Student” or “Adult” times.
More details will be sent to volunteers. Thank you for helping us get a year’s worth of photos from this day!
Contact Vanessa Spier at vspier@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Please join us in the Bridge Cafe for our weekly patio specials. This week, we’ll have specials on Tuesday and Thursday. We’ll be closed tomorrow (Wednesday) as the university observes a Day of Prayer.
This week, our specials are:
We will also have the “Bridge Barbecue” with hamburgers and hot dogs. The GET Mobile App is set up for summer, which allows you to order the patio special ahead if you are short on time.
If you have any questions, please email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.
Expanding upon his book, Following Jesus (free copies for those who attend), Paul Anderson will be leading a development workshop on “Quakers and Leadership” on Tuesday afternoons in June and the beginning of July. Sessions will take place from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. in Stevens 101.
Discover the influence of Quaker leadership principles. Explore how Quakers’ unique understanding of Christian faith and practice informs their approach to decision-making, conflict resolution, and service, offering timeless insights for leaders today.
Here is the session schedule:
Feel free to reach out to Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions. All are welcome!
Mark your calendars! The Wellness Committee is inviting the university’s employees and their families to a Summer Wellness Bash on Wednesday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the quad.
Enjoy lawn games, a bouncy house, some food, and much more! Providence Health will be present, offering blood pressure screenings as well as providing an information table for wellness resources. Snacks and Kona Ice will be provided!
Please RSVP here for all members attending so that we know how much food to order (first come, first served!). RSVPs will close on Sunday, June 30, so get yours submitted soon!
Feel free to reach out to Neil Cantrall at ncantrall@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Please be advised that tomorrow (Tuesday), between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., access to the EHS and Wood-Mar buildings will be temporarily closed for chemical disposal procedures.
If you’re currently working within these buildings during this timeframe, we ask that you relocate your work activities to a different campus location. For your safety, we ask that the community refrains from watching the disposal team.
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu. Thank you!
Tomorrow (Tuesday), the Wood-Mar parking lot will be closed for a chemical disposal event. The Stevens parking lot will be available.
If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.
Thank you!
As you prepare for the annual Day of Prayer this Wednesday, the Office of Spiritual Life has created a prayer guide for you to use as needed. It is a PDF file so you can easily print it in your office if you desire a hard copy.
We hope your Day of Prayer will be a beautiful experience of drawing near to God as God draws near to you! Questions? Please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
Interested in working for the George Fox football team? We’re looking for work-study workers to help film practices and games this season. If you love the game of football and want to be a part of athletics on campus, please reach out to coach Austin Shadbolt at ashadbolt@georgefox.edu or apply on Handshake.
Early move-in for fall camp begins Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Preparations are officially underway for Serve Day 2024!
If you haven’t already, please help us by completing the SD’24 Employee Info Gathering Survey for all of our regular Newberg employees part time and above (and any Portland employees who’d like to join).
We want to do our best to prioritize making serve site connections with employees that can help us grow ongoing community service partnerships and/or in roles that set you up to “serve with passion.” Also on the form, you can note any limitations and previous serve site connections or questions you have, and we will take it all into consideration when coordinating this summer.
If you’re planning to be on sabbatical, family leave or know of a significant change that will keep you away from campus during the week of Sept. 11 this fall, you can let us know by using the form, which is essential for our preparations.
The next 96 days will breeze by, and before you know it, it will be time for our next highly anticipated, university-wide day of service together: Sept. 11, 2024!
Contact serveday@georgefox.edu with all of your important questions and feedback.
If you are among our students who are still receiving communications from us about completing your 2024-25 FAFSA, please look through the information below to help you navigate the process.
We strongly encourage you to finish your FAFSA by June 15, or we cannot guarantee your federal financial aid.
Some of the most common issues that we have seen prevent students from submitting a valid FAFSA include:
Please check your MyGeorgeFox To-Do List and emails to see instructions from our financial aid office identifying your specific errors and how to resolve them.
If you do not plan to use federal- or state-based financial aid next year and aren’t going to file a FAFSA, please let us know at finaid@georgefox.edu.
If you are unsure whether your FAFSA is complete, or if you have any questions regarding your instructions, please contact your financial aid counselor or visit us during our drop-in hours on the second floor of the Stevens Center.
The George Fox YouTube channel has new content all summer! Tune in today at 10 a.m. to watch the latest video about the art and design program’s spring service trip to Philadelphia!
Go here to watch our latest video and subscribe today. Help us reach 5K subscribers by subscribing and sharing our channel.
Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.
Eating healthy doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Join Providence Basecamp this month as we discuss shopping tricks and kitchen tips to help keep you on track with your diet and finances.
Join Kayla, a registered dietitian from the Community Teaching Kitchen (CTK), on Wednesday, June 12, from noon to 12:30 p.m. as she teaches us how to build grocery list on a budget without losing nutrition or taste.
Then, join in on Monday, June 17, from noon to 1 p.m. for a live demonstration as registered dietitian Jamie prepares a summer strawberry bowl.
Registration is free but necessary for first-time participants. Use this link to register for either session.
Spring is quickly coming to an end and summer is just about here. If you have not planned your summer activities, check out LifeBalance’s 2024 Summer Guide, which features discounts on a wide range of activities, experiences, travel, lodging, outdoor gear and more.
It’s a great way to have fun this summer with family and friends without breaking the bank.
The university’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) group is fundraising for a trip to ICON 2024 in Anaheim, California, and we could use your support!
ICON 2024 is an international conference where student clubs from around the world meet to learn more from each other and pursue potential connections and opportunities.
We are selling Butter Braid pastries and Wooden Spoon cookie dough until Tuesday, June 18, to raise funds for the trip. Please use this link to order, or contact Stefani Peden at speden21@georgefox.edu to submit an order.
Please join us in the Bridge Cafe for our weekly patio specials. We are adding another day! On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we will be cooking up specials out on the patio.
This week, our specials are:
We will also have the “Bridge Barbecue” with hamburgers and hot dogs. The GET Mobile App is set up for summer, allowing you to order the patio special ahead if you are short on time.
If you have any questions, please email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.
We hope you had an opportunity to spend last weekend outdoors with your family and/or friends and experience peace. As part of our “Peace in Motion” initiative, we encouraged you to take photos and capture peace around you. You can submit your photo here for a chance to win a $50 REI gift card.
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir
– Wellness Committee
