Archive for February, 2026

Take advantage of the extended deadline to make submissions to ‘The Wineskin’

Monday, February 2nd, 2026

There’s still time! The Wineskin is extending its submission deadline, so you now have until midnight on Sunday, Feb. 8, to submit your poetry, prose, or photography for a chance to be published.

The theme of our 2026 issue is “Oasis.” We want to know what that means to you. It can be as literal or as abstract as you’d like; it’s up to you.

Submitting your response to this prompt is entry into the competition. One submission will be chosen from each department as a winner. The winner will receive $10 and be featured as the department winner in the publication.

Submit your piece through this link. Questions? Contact Shae Olazaran at solazaran22@georgefox.edu.

Reminder: the Nationwide FutureFit Financial Fair concludes this week

Monday, February 2nd, 2026

The Nationwide FutureFit Virtual Financial Fair concludes at the end of this week, on FridayFeb 6.

If you have not yet participated, we encourage you to take advantage of this interactive 3D experience. It is a streamlined, user-friendly platform designed to help you evaluate your retirement options and refine your long-term financial strategy—all without the need to manage new accounts or passwords.

Why participate? FutureFit is a theme focused on forward thinking and helping you commit to preparing for your financial and retirement future. Additionally, by participating in the challenge, you will be entered for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card and exclusive Nationwide gear.

How to join the challenge:

1. Click here to enter the Virtual Financial Fair.
2. Click the “Join the Competition” button.
3. Add your name to the leaderboard to secure entry into the prize drawings.

We hope you find this experience valuable as you plan for your financial future.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Attend Quaker worship time tomorrow in the chapel

Monday, February 2nd, 2026

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the university chapel for worship after the manner of Friends, where we create the space to attend to the leadings of the present Christ, through the Holy Spirit, as we gather in his name. There will be SpiL credit available.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Attend an information meeting for the Fellowship of Regional Christian Educators

Monday, February 2nd, 2026

Interested in becoming a teacher after graduation? Join FORCE!

The Fellowship of Regional Christian Educators (FORCE) is hosting three information meetings. No RSVP is necessary; just show up to one of them. All are at 7 p.m. in the Myton Conference room on the second floor of Hoover. The dates offered are Tuesday, Feb. 3, and Wednesday, Feb. 4.

FORCE is a program where candidates work for two years as a teacher in a partner K-12 Christian school. They live together in community in a rent-free home off campus and pursue either an MEd or an MAT through the College of Education – for free!

Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and agree to the terms of community living and living stipend for two years.

Questions? Contact John Hynes at jhynes@georgefox.edu.