Need a study break? Disability and Accessibility Services would like to invite you to take a break and come enjoy an Italian soda in the DAS space in Murdock’s Room 109 this afternoon (Wednesday) from 4 to 5 p.m.
See you then!
Did you know that your financial health can significantly impact your mental well-being? Explore the powerful relationship between money and mental health and learn how to create a balanced approach to money management, build financial resilience, and reduce anxiety around financial decisions.
Reserve a seat at “Dollars and Sense: Managing Money for a Healthier Mind,” on Tuesday, May 6, at 10:30 a.m. or Thursday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m., at this link.
Do you like to be entertained and support your friends? The Fox Film Festival is your event! Come join us for a night of friends, fun and films. There are two nights of the festival, and the same films will be shown at each. On Saturday, April 26, we’ll host an awards ceremony following the viewings.
Here is the schedule:
Concessions will be available on both nights!
Can’t attend in person? No problem! We wanted to be sure everyone had access, so this year we’re making a livestream available Saturday night. Click here at 6 p.m. that night to watch!
Our cinematic arts students have been hard at work all year creating short films in a variety of courses. The films fall into several categories, including live action, animated, fresh film (made by first-year students), narrative, documentary/nonfiction, as well as some featured alumni films!
Come out on one or both of the nights to support your fellow Bruins on our last weekend of the semester. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Fox Film Festival email at filmfestival@georgefox.edu. Can’t wait to see you all there!
Come join Women in STEM for a decompression night before finals to relax and do some yoga! We’ll meet tonight (Tuesday) at 6:30 p.m. in Hadlock. See you there!
Contact Hannah Kuroda at hkuroda22@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join us from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 6 in Canyon Commons for an exciting hands-on class where you’ll learn to build your own wellness bowl using fresh, nutritious ingredients. It’s the latest installment of “Cook with Class,” brought to you by Bon Appetit and the Wellness Committee.
Discover how to combine grains, fruits, vegetables and proteins to support energy, vision, heart health and balanced sugar intake. We’ll cover simple prep techniques, healthy seasoning tips and smart ingredient choices – all while creating a delicious, personalized bowl you can enjoy.
The class is limited to 40 participants, so be sure to RSVP by Thursday, May 1. Don’t miss this chance to cook, learn and nourish your body!
Please join us for a farewell celebration in honor of Kathy Harris on Thursday, May 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the performing arts offices.
All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend and wish Kathy well in her future endeavors. We will be serving cake and refreshments. We hope to see you there!
Please also help in sending her off in love by sharing with her a memory, well wishes, or even just a big “Thank you!” You can do so at this link.
Join us for the spring Engineering Expo, featuring capstone projects from engineering and computer science students, in the Maker Hub on Friday, April 25, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Engage with students and explore the innovative projects they’ve been developing throughout the academic year!
Keep celebrating Earth Day and God’s creation with two service opportunities this week. Last week a small but mighty volunteer crew from George Fox helped remove sod from the site of a new community garden. Come help us finish clearing the area, plant laurel at the perimeter, and build garden beds this week!
Any help is much appreciated. The address is 501 Mission Drive (Newberg Peace Garden). The sooner beds are built, the sooner produce can start to be grown, which will benefit people in our community who use the Bruin Community Pantry.
Dates:
Elective chapel credit is available, and people seeking volunteer hours for another program are more than welcome to get them with us.
Contact Holly Shelton at hshelton@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 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 at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Want to be part of a fun show? Consider performing in our stunning amphitheater this August in the Department of Performing Arts’ production of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.
Auditions are open to George Fox students, employees, alumni and community members who are high school age and older! They will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in five-minute audition slots. Rehearsals will begin in late July. You can sign up for a time slot here.
For more information, email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.
Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, aka Awards Convocation Chapel!
Please join us tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium as we celebrate the upcoming end of the academic year! We’ll have a time of worship; hear from our speaker, Dr. Brian Doak, professor of biblical studies and VP of George Fox Digital; and present the faculty awards.
Faculty winners of the Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, Outstanding Service, and Outstanding Faith and Integration awards will be announced.
Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!
Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Your generosity can make a real difference in the lives of students! The Bruin Community Pantry is a vital resource providing support to students in need, and we’re making it even easier for you to contribute.
During finals week, the Bruin Community Pantry will accept non-perishable food, clothing, and any kitchen items you don’t wish to take back home!
Use Your Unused Flex Points to Give Back
Have leftover flex points at the end of the semester? Now you can easily turn them into support for the Bruin Community Pantry by using them to purchase non-perishable food items at the Makers Market or Bridge Cafe.
You can drop these items off any time during the hours of operation listed on the website.
Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
It’s that time of year again! If you’ve got aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, then this announcement is for you!
George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic May 8 through June 13!
We will serve clients with a variety of needs, including relief from general aches and pains, chronic conditions, sports injuries, orthopedic surgery recovery, balance and fall concerns, concussion management, neurological conditions, vestibular issues, general deconditioning, pediatric care, cardiovascular support, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage!
Please fill out this Google Form and you will be contacted for scheduling. Thank you!
Please contact Catherine Cieslak (PT, DPT) at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.
Need a study break? Disability and Accessibility Services would like to invite you to take a break and come enjoy an Italian soda in the DAS space in Murdock’s Room 109 this Wednesday, April 23, from 4 to 5 p.m.
See you then!
Finals are coming. Don’t wait until the last minute to schedule an appointment with the ARC!
The ARC will be open Monday, April 28, through Thursday, May 1. We offer 25- and 50-minute appointments.
To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. If you have any questions, contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
The Virtual Learning Center is open for appointments during finals week from Monday, April 28, through Thursday, May 1. We offer 50-minute appointments via Zoom or asynchronously. Do not wait to schedule an appointment with one of our consultants.
To schedule an appointment, please go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. If you have any questions, contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
Come to a painting party and drink Kenyan tea while supporting the nursing department’s summer serve trip to Kenya. Learn to paint a Kenyan landscape scene on Sunday, April 27, at 3:30 p.m. in Hoover 203.
All painting supplies are included in the price ($30 per person), which you can pay at the class time in cash or online. Please sign up here. Bring your friends and come explore your artistic side! No prior painting experience is necessary.
Contant Stephanie Matthew at smatthew@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
School will be out in only two weeks!
Before you head out for summer break, we want to ensure that you are financially equipped for next school year and are maximizing all of your resources.
Be Known, Be Done, May 1
Complete the following tasks by May 1, if you haven’t already, in order to attain an accurate picture of your financial aid and remaining balance. This will help equip you to make plans for August payment. Please take care of these as soon as possible so you can rest easy this summer!
Be sure to contact us with any questions! The financial aid office is open Monday through Friday. You can drop in between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., or schedule an appointment with your counselor.
The Department of Art and Design’s thesis exhibitions open this Monday, April 21! Come see the exhibitions of George Fox seniors all around Newberg this month.
Mark your calendars for the following opportunities to engage with the artists during their talks and receptions. Exhibitions will be held at the Chehalem Cultural Center, George Fox’s Lindgren Gallery, and George Fox’s Minthorne Gallery. Make sure to see them all before they close!
The Roundtable Conversations, where artists converse about the relationships between each other’s works and their contexts, will be recorded live and published as listening guides available for the duration of the exhibition.
If you have any questions, please contact Seth Van Der Eems at svandereems@georgefox.edu or Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.
Do you like to be entertained and support your friends? The Fox Film Festival is your event! Come join us for a night of friends, fun and films. There are two nights of the festival, and the same films will be shown at each. On Saturday, April 26, we’ll host an awards ceremony following the viewings.
Here is the schedule:
Our cinematic arts students have been hard at work all year creating short films in a variety of courses. The films fall into several categories, including live action, animated, fresh film (made by first-year students), narrative, documentary/nonfiction, as well as some featured alumni films!
Come out on one or both of the nights to support your fellow Bruins on our last weekend of the semester. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Fox Film Festival email at filmfestival@georgefox.edu. Can’t wait to see you all there!
