Archive for August, 2024

Reminder: Crisman Crossing bridge is closed beginning today

Sunday, August 4th, 2024

The Crisman Crossing bridge will be closed, beginning today (Monday). The decking is being replaced, so it will not be possible to cross the bridge until it reopens on Monday, Aug. 19.

Please use alternate routes such as walking past Beebe, Carey and Willcuts halls, walking past the chapel and up the hill to Le Shana, or driving to the other side of campus.

Thank you!

Consider volunteering as a Life Group leader this fall

Sunday, August 4th, 2024

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2024 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 16 through Oct. 28). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes.

This fall our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom. Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be SpiL-credit eligible in order to encourage students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community.

To sign up, please fill out this form by Monday, Aug. 19.

Join tomorrow’s ‘Dear White Leader’ book talk with Joel Perez

Sunday, August 4th, 2024

Join your colleagues for an enlightening book talk on the recently published Dear White Leader by Joel Pérez. Joel will be on campus from 1 to 2 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons 103, where he will lead an overview of how we can pursue organizational excellence through cultural humility.

This discussion will provide insights into fostering inclusivity, self-awareness, and positive change at all levels of an organization through a shared commitment to cultural humility and inclusive leadership. Copies of Dear White Leader will be available for purchase.

Contact Jason Fileta, associate VP of inclusive excellence, for more information at jfileta@georgefox.edu.

Join free Providence Basecamp sessions on nutrition this month

Thursday, August 1st, 2024

Your nutrition and exercise go hand-in-hand when living a healthy lifestyle. Join Providence Basecamp this month as we discuss fueling your body through food to support your energy levels and exercise routines.

Join registered dietitian Jamie Libera from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, to learn how to tackle the popular question of when to increase food intake based on the type of exercise. Then, for the second part of this series, join a cooking class on Monday, Aug. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. to discover a delicious breakfast recipe.

Learn more and register here.

Free Providence webinar covers ‘Preparing my Child for School’ on Aug. 8

Thursday, August 1st, 2024

You are invited to join a free Providence webinar, “Preparing my Child for School,” presented by Lauren Stewart at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. You can learn more and register here.

The workshop will identify tools such as visual supports and visual stories; identify home structure and scheduling; and promote strategies for success as your child starts the 2024-25 school year. The workshop will not be recorded.

Stewart received both her undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in child development with an emphasis in application theory. She has been in the education system for nine years as a behavior support specialist and Autism consultant in both California and Oregon.

Lauren’s professional mission is to continue uplifting and amplifying Autistic voices to strengthen community partnerships.

Crisman Crossing bridge will be closed beginning Monday

Thursday, August 1st, 2024

The Crisman Crossing bridge will be closed, beginning Monday, Aug. 5. The decking is being replaced, so it will not be possible to cross the bridge until it reopens on Monday, Aug. 19.

Please use alternate routes such as walking past Beebe, Carey and Willcuts halls, walking past the chapel and up the hill to Le Shana, or driving to the other side of campus.

Thank you!

Stevens Center’s parking lot is again closed today

Thursday, August 1st, 2024

The Stevens Center parking lot is closed again today (Friday) while crews move out the Hodson House (former Security House). Do not park in the Stevens parking lot or along Center Street between the Stevens parking lot and 99W/Portland Road.

Both the Stevens parking lot and Center Street will reopen tonight after the house has been repositioned. Thank you!