Discuss microaggression at Mathetes event Nov. 3

Monday, October 31st, 2022

Let’s talk microaggression! Please join us for the IRC’s first Mathetes event Thursday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103.

Mathetes is an event that provides students with a space to engage in difficult topics/conversations, leading to a deeper understanding of the people and experiences behind the issue. Grab your dinner and come and listen to panelists Jonathan Eyasu, Dahiana Padilla, Cheska Magada, Trisha Tan and Serena Draper discuss microaggression and their experiences.

Interested in studying music in Nashville?

Monday, October 31st, 2022

Join us at 3 p.m. today (Tuesday) in Ross 105 to learn more about studying in Nashville at the Contemporary Music Center (CMC).

Students who wish to spend a term in Nashville may be eligible to transfer credits from the CMC to their major. Songwriters, singers, musicians, audio engineers and music business enthusiasts are welcome to attend today’s event and learn more from a school representative.

For more information, contact Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu.

Learn more about psychology and faith integration at a special chapel Nov. 8

Monday, October 31st, 2022

Want to learn more about psychology and faith integration? Stop by Hoover 103 from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, to listen to Dave Cimbora speak on the topic of relationships in Christ’s image.

Snacks and drinks will be provided at the chapel, which has been organized by the Psychology Club.

Attending this event counts for 1 non-Bauman chapel credit. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, reach out to Sophie Davis at sdavis19@georgefox.edu.

Personal coaching available through CAP Center

Sunday, October 30th, 2022

Starting today (Monday), students can access additional one-on-one coaching through the Career & Academic Planning Center.

In partnership with the GFU Behavioral Health Clinic, students can schedule time to talk through almost any area, including personal relationships, personal growth, academic challenges, finances and health-related issues. Our aim is to help students set better goals, take more action, make better decisions and make use of their natural strengths.

Appointments are available Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be scheduled via Handshake, through a CAP coach or by stopping by the CAP Center front desk. Drop-in appointments are also available. For more information, contact Logan Walton at dwalton@georgefox.edu.

Final ‘Oliver!’ shows take the Wood-Mar stage this week

Sunday, October 30th, 2022

The final “Oliver!” performances will take place in Wood-Mar Auditorium this week. Shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 3-5, and the production will conclude with a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6.

You can read the synopsis and purchase tickets here. Tickets are also available by calling the performing arts box office at 503-554-2670.

Special Ticket Options for Students, Faculty and Staff
Students are entitled to one free ticket in your own name for our Thursday night performance only. Please use your George Fox email to obtain your ticket.

George Fox faculty and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the run of the show. Both options may be selected when you purchase or select your tickets in our online ticketing system. Please use your George Fox email address when ordering.

For details or assistance, email Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2670.

Take advantage of access to Columbia’s Employee Store in November

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

George Fox employees are invited to shop the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Nov. 4-27.

What the employee store has to offer: 

  • All the latest products from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna and Columbia Sportswear)
  • Items are marked with employee pricing (up to 50% off regular retail pricing)

What to bring to access the store:

  • This invitation (printed or shown on mobile phone)
  • Work/organization ID (business card, badge, pay stub, signature of work email, uniform, membership card, etc.)

This invite is valid for you and four guests (you must be present), and it grants you store access only (offer not valid online).

Questions? Contact Sara Reamy at sreamy@georgefox.edu.

Join the Swing Dance Club in the Foxhole this Saturday

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

Join the Swing Dance Club on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Foxhole!

No prior experience is necessary, and all are welcome. In the spirit of Halloween, please wear a costume if you have one ready. Hats will be provided while supplies last.

  • The basic lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., where you’ll learn everything you need to know.
  • The intermediate lesson is at 7 p.m., when Mark and Avery will be teaching closed position and triple step.
  • The free dance runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m., when you can dance the night away!

If you have any questions, reach out to the club’s president, Julia Fisher, at jfisher21@georgefox.edu.

Swing by the Fencing Club’s meeting today in Hadlock

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

Join the Fencing Club today (Friday) from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hadlock’s large fitness studio!

No prior experience is necessary. All students and faculty are welcome.

We will be teaching Foil: Measure and Timing. In the spirit of Halloween, we will be playing “Vampire,” and costumes will be provided while supplies last.

If you have any questions, reach out to the club’s president, Mark Berglin, at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Maker Hub’s Tool Tip Friday: Heat Press

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

Maybe a birthday is coming up, or you’re already worried about what you’re going to get your loved ones for Christmas. No need to sweat – the Maker Hub has many machines and tools to cover your gift-making needs!

The Maker Hub’s Stahls Maxx Clam Heat Press is a machine used to transfer graphics onto items like T-shirts, bags and jerseys. Materials that can be transferred include heat transfer vinyl (HTV), screen printed transfers, rhinestones and more. Within the Hub, the heat press works in conjunction with the vinyl printer/cutter as well as the dye sublimation printer. Check out this video to see how it works! For more information on how you can make a custom shirt, check out the Maker Hub’s Wiki page.

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the use of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

Bring your family to a free jazz concert

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

Come watch the Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir and Chamber Singers at the Family Weekend Concert today (Friday).

The concert starts at 4 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. It’s free, and no tickets are required. Come join us as we share our music with you!

Reach out to Gabriela Rodas Meda at grodasmeda19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Longboarders: The Crescent wants to hear from you

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

The Crescent is looking to do a story about the difference between longboarders and electric longboarders. Is there a secret war between the two groups? Are they one and the same? We want to know!

If you ride or know someone who rides, please fill out this form so we can get in touch.

If you have any questions, contact Sam Erickson at serickson22@georgefox.edu.

Extend a warm welcome to families this weekend

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

We are excited to welcome George Fox families to campus Friday, Oct. 28, through Sunday, Oct. 30, for Family Weekend!

Please extend a warm welcome to our guests and help families navigate campus as needed. We want to provide the most hospitable and fun experience possible for visiting families.

In addition, be sure to encourage students who may not have a family member who is able to attend. Anyone is welcome to register for Family Weekend and join students for the activities happening Friday through Sunday.

To register and view the schedule, follow this link.

Questions? Email Mari Ortega at mortega@georgefox.edu.

Bring your family to a free jazz concert this Friday

Wednesday, October 26th, 2022

Come watch the Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir and Chamber Singers at this weekend’s Family Weekend Concert.

The concert starts at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, in Bauman Auditorium. It’s free, and no tickets are required. Come join us as we share our music with you!

Reach out to Gabriela Rodas Meda at grodasmeda19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Drop off your ballots at Mail Services

Wednesday, October 26th, 2022

Mail Services is an unofficial drop-off location for your November ballots. The ballots will be safe and secure, and they will get turned in.

Nov. 8 is just around the corner, so don’t delay.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Student-Made GPS App

Wednesday, October 26th, 2022

For our marketing class, we have created an app called Roam Anywhere, which is a GPS app that lets you know what activities are taking place around you when you drive.

Here is our survey. It would be greatly appreciated if we could have three minutes of your time to fill this out. By completing this survey, you will give us a better understanding of what people want in their GPS apps.

If you have any questions, contact Cassey Hitch at chitch21@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Order food on campus with the GET Mobile App

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

Download the GET Mobile App. Besides ordering meals for pick up, did you know you can check your meal balance & flex points on the App? You can also add points and pay at the Bridge Café & Market using the App.

Download on the Apple Store here & on Google Play here.

Author Curtis Chang speaks on campus tomorrow

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

The Cultural Enterprise invites you to hear from author and guest speaker Curtis Chang tomorrow (Thursday). We’ll host a faculty coffee at 3 p.m. (during which he’ll discuss his recently published work on the theology of organizations) and a 7 p.m. public lecture on post-partisan faith.

Both events are in Canyon Commons, and refreshments will be served.

Faculty Coffee

Chang makes the provocative claim that human institutions participate in the Imago Dei. He argues that this insight is deeply grounded in Scripture and theology. Moreover, this central insight opens up a range of practical insights and motivations for the organizational life of all Christians, especially those working in “secular” entities.

Come hear Chang share about a robust theology of institutions, and bring your questions and thoughts!

Public Lecture: “When Politics Strains Relationships”

Have political divisions caused tension in the relationships in your family, school, church, work or community? Learn how to become a “post-partisan Christian” and how this new identity can heal our relationships – and hopefully our society. A livestream will be available here.

About Curtis Chang

Chang straddles the worlds of secular institutions and theology. As a management consultant, he has won a White House award for social innovation as the founder and head of Consulting Within Reach (CWR), a firm serving nonprofits and government agencies. He also is on the faculty of American University in Washington, D.C., where he teaches strategic planning.

As a theologian, Chang is a consulting professor at the Duke Divinity School and is a senior fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently co-hosts (with David French) the Good Faith podcast, which is ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts.

Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu for more information about his visit.

Second call for Richter Scholars proposals

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

The Richter Scholars program is accepting a second round of proposals, which will be due Wednesday, Nov. 23.

The Richter Scholars program distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor. The purpose of these funds is to support educational research opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility.

For the purpose of this program, research is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted research methods.

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements and review criteria here.

All submittals will be electronic and are due Wednesday, Nov. 23. For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Faculty mentors: Please note that several important proposal elements and eligibility requirements have been recently updated. Please thoroughly read through all posted documentation as you work with your student mentee to prepare a proposal.

Help design a fundraising event for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

Our BUSN 250 team is creating a fundraising event this semester for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. We will set up our event on the Quad, and all proceeds will be donated to the hospital.

We would appreciate it if you could fill out this Google form to help us craft the event for the George Fox community. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

For further information, contact Peyton Wood at pwood21@georgefox.edu.

Wellness Wednesdays: Here and Now

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

We hope you are finding time to care for your needs during this busy season. There is still time to take intentional steps to promote your health and well being. Sign up for our Here and Now challenge today!

Last week, we explored the power of healthy microbreaks. This week, we are sharing a few ideas on how to keep our brains healthy and relaxed.