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This year’s Winter Formal will be themed “Under the Sea.” The dance is this Saturday, Nov. 23, and today (Thursday) is the last day to get your tickets before the big night.

Our numbers are running low, and if we don’t sell out today we will have a cash-only option at the door. Please keep an eye on our Instagram @gfuactivities to see if we sell out.

We are selling tickets in Canyon Commons today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on these events.

Events coming up:

• Winter Formal: Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. at Shawn Gardner Ballroom
• Christmas Extravaganza/Holiday Hangout: Thursday, Dec. 5, at 4:30 p.m. on the quad
• Late Night Breakfast: Monday, Dec. 9, at 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Exciting news! Sixty-nine of your colleagues have already stepped up for their health by completing the online health assessment. Now it’s your turn! Together, let’s set a goal of reaching 80 participants by the end of this week.

Why take the assessment?

• It’s quick! Just spend 10 to 15 minutes to gain valuable insights into your well-being.
• It’s rewarding! Enter the raffle for valuable prize baskets.
• It’s empowering! Use the results to set personal health goals and take small yet significant steps toward improving your overall well-being.

We’re so close to our goal. Take the assessment today and tell your coworker if it was worth it!

Get ready for the annual UREC “Gearage Sale” in Hadlock Student Center today (Wednesday) through this Friday night, Nov. 22! The sale opens at 8 a.m. this morning, so don’t miss your chance to score amazing deals on gently used outdoor gear, fitness equipment, and UREC swag.

Whether you’re gearing up for your next adventure or looking to update your workout routine, we’ve got something for everyone. Don’t miss out on unbeatable prices and exclusive finds! See you there.

If you have questions, contact Jacob Loomis at jloomis@georgefox.edu.

In our efforts to understand the basic needs of our undergraduate students, we are sending this survey to all undergraduate students. Students who complete the survey by the deadline of Wednesday, Nov. 27, will be entered into a drawing for one of three $100 gift cards to Grocery Outlet.

“Basic needs” typically refers to the fundamental support and resources people need to survive. Examples of basic needs include food, shelter, transportation, clothes, clean water, education, mental and physical health, and access to quality health care.

Please take a few moments to complete this survey so that George Fox University can better understand how we can support our students. This survey is anonymous. If you choose to enter the drawing, at the end of the survey you will be asked to type in your email address. Your answers and email address will not be connected.

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

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for staff/faculty members to participate in our “SpiL Mentoring” program this spring.

This program will provide the opportunity for students to have meaningful conversations about faith and life while receiving encouragement and support from a George Fox staff or faculty member. Students in the program will be matched with a dedicated staff or faculty member, with whom they will have weekly meetings lasting approximately one hour, spanning a duration of eight weeks within the semester. The program will begin the week of Feb. 3 and end the week of March 24.

To support you in your mentoring role, we will provide a booklet with weekly suggested spiritual formation practices for you to engage in with your mentee. Additionally, there will be a training session prior to the start of the program to ensure you feel prepared and equipped.

We’re looking for staff/faculty who would like to serve as mentors. If you’re interested, please fill out this application by Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Your involvement will make a meaningful impact on our students’ lives.

Contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Help us spread Christmas cheer throughout campus this season! You are encouraged to sign up your department or office for our annual Christmas decoration competition. Whether you turn your space into a winter wonderland or put up a Charlie Brown tree, all are welcome to participate in this event.

To sign up to be a part, please complete this form. Decorations must be ready to be reviewed by Thursday, Dec. 5.

This year we will have more prizes, more categories, and a panel of student judges. We are asking that those who participate submit a 30- to 60-second video of their decorations. This should be a simple unedited walk through of your set-up.

Please email Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu with questions.

The annual campus-wide Christmas Extravaganza is a wonderful time for everyone across the university to come together and celebrate the Christmas season.

The Extravaganza begins at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, with many of the beloved attractions returning! There will be carriage rides, baby goats, s’mores, fire pits, “Santa’s Workshop” in the Maker Hub, ornament and cookie decorating, music performances in the Chapel, lots of delicious treats, and more!

We are in need of volunteers to help make this event a success and a blessing to our campus community and their families. Please email Liz Garland in the President’s Office at lgarland@georgefox.edu if you would like to sign up for a volunteer shift. There are many time slots and assignments available, and you can choose the volunteer assignment that works best for you.

We’re looking forward to bringing an evening full of Christmas cheer to campus on Dec. 5th!

We are excited to announce that in May of 2025 students and faculty from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be heading to Uganda again for a medical service trip!

We will be partnering with local leaders and advocacy groups (Legal Action for Persons with Disabilities, LAPD, The Paul Lokech Foundation) to provide training and collaborate in the treatment and management of people/children with disabilities.

The trip is being funded by donations and fundraisers, with our first one being through Panda Express tonight (Tuesday). Visit any Panda Express nationwide and order online with this code to support our trip! Thank you in advance!

In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday and the university closing on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, Accounts Payable will be processing the check run on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Please take note of the following deadlines:

• All payment requests received by Friday, Nov. 22, by 5 p.m. will be included in the Nov. 26 check run.
• All other requests received after Friday, Nov. 22, will be included in our regularly scheduled check run on Dec. 5.

Questions? Please contact us at accountspayable@georgefox.edu. Happy Thanksgiving!

Who was George Fox? In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of his birth, Dr. Robynne Rogers Healey of Trinity Western University will be giving a public lecture at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105 tonight (Tuesday) about the evolving legacy of George Fox University’s namesake. This lecture is part of the President’s Speaker series. Chapel credit is available for undergraduate students.

Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Jay Miller will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Please reach out to Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come join the Nursing Club for a Christmas celebration today (Tuesday) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Roberts 203! We will have opportunities to connect with nursing students of all grade levels while celebrating the holidays. This event will include sweet treats and ornament decorating. We cannot wait to see you there!

Contact Abby Breeser at abreeser21@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Thanksgiving is near, and we’re excited to celebrate together! Global Village is teaming up with the Black Student Union for a special “Friendsgiving” dinner featuring dishes from our diverse cultures. Join us this Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the FoxHole for great food and company.

Please RSVP here. We can’t wait to see you there!

If you have questions, contact Javier Broach at jbroach23@georgefox.edu.

The finance office will be closed Nov. 28 through Dec. 2 for Thanksgiving! Deposits that need to be made in the month of November must be dropped off at the finance office no later than 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for December 2024.

Please note our new location is 1515 Portland Road (formerly known as “the Sleep Center”). If you are taking extra time off during the Thanksgiving holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Share the joy of the Christmas season with George Fox Christmas cards! ‘Tis the season to send some cheer! George Fox Christmas cards for the 2024 season are now available to order. Quantity is limited. The cost is approximately $1.40 per card (envelopes included).

• Order Deadline: Please place your orders by Wednesday, Nov. 20.
• Pick-Up Date: Cards will be ready for pick-up on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Dec. 3.

If your department wants to place an order, please email Brandy at bdonavant@georgefox.edu with your desired quantity and full accounting string.

View the Christmas card cover and inside design.

May you be filled with the joy of Christmas this season!

Come join Erika Barber, MD, from the George Fox Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) Program this Thursday, Nov. 21, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons 102 and 103 for a presentation on the normal physiology behind the monthly female reproductive cycle.

See how modern applications of this knowledge can empower patients in fertility awareness and also be a tool for healthcare providers in addressing common areas of women’s health.

This presentation is intended for both men and women and especially geared toward healthcare professionals and students interested in healthcare and wellness.

If you have any questions, please contact Erika Barber at ebarber@georgefox.edu.

Ready to watch a talent show you won’t forget? Join us tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. for Fox Got Talent in Bauman Auditorium. Watch our students and your colleagues compete to win $500, and vote for your favorite act!

Would you like to sell your art at the Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Hangout on Thursday, Dec. 5? All you need is $10 to rent a table and as much art as you would like to sell to fellow students, staff and the local community.

This year, Holiday Hangout is combining with the Christmas Extravaganza, which will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, carriage rides and lots of other fun activities. Our market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work. This event is attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic.

Fill out this form to rent a table.

Ready to watch a talent show you won’t forget? Join us tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. for Fox Got Talent in Bauman Auditorium. Watch your friends and peers compete to win $500, and vote for your favorite act!

Events coming up:

• Winter Formal: Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. at Shawn Gardner Ballroom
• Christmas Extravaganza / Holiday Hangout: Thursday, Dec. 5, at 4:30 p.m. on the quad
• Late Night Breakfast: Monday, Dec. 9, at 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

President Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to celebrate together at this year’s Christmas Concert, “The Sounding Joy,” on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Tickets go on sale today (Friday) at 10 a.m. Reserve tickets here.

Employees are entitled to two complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee (while tickets last!). Each employee should obtain their ticket using their George Fox email address. Once you select the seat you would like to reserve, you will then choose “employee comp” from the pricing option list.

Following the concert on Sunday, employees are invited to a Christmas open house at the president’s home from 4 to 6 p.m. at 701 E. Franklin St. in Newberg. Also following Sunday’s performance, poinsettias will be available for sale in Bauman ($10 cash) while they last!

If you can’t make Sunday’s festivities, employees can also reserve two complimentary tickets for Friday or Saturday evenings’ performances. Otherwise, employees and students can attend a free family-friendly dress rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.