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In need of an awesome gift idea or new art project? Well, the Maker Hub has got you covered!

The Maker Hub’s Sawgrass Sublimation Printer works in conjunction with the mug press and heat press to add any design onto various items, including mugs, signage, bags and apparel. Designs can also be added to many other different materials including ceramics, wood, metal, polyester and glass.

For fabrics, sublimation dye only adheres to polyester. Cotton/polyester blends are OK to use so long as the polyester content is at least 50%. Keep in mind that the sublimation dye will not bond with the cotton, so the resultant image will have a slightly more faded or “vintage” look when using cotton/polyester blends.

Sublimation is a digital printing process that uses heat and pressure to embed ink into a fabric or surface to produce an image. It utilizes a special dye and a molecular bonding process to apply and permanently adhere HD images, graphics and photos to polymers and polyesters at a sub-surface level.

Unlike other printing processes that use chemicals to bond ink to the surface of a product, the sublimation process bonds at a sub-surface level rather than on top, allowing for a high-quality image that will not crack or peel. For more information, visit the Maker Hub’s Wiki Page for the sublimation printer.

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 usage 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.

Please note that to and from mail deliveries to the Werth Building (PA/PT) and Portland Center will take place only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Reach out to Gabe Morales at 503-554-2072, Kathi Becker at 503-554-2166 or email purchasing@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Please be advised that, due to the Nakia Creek and Siouxon fires in Washington and the Cedar Creek fire outside of Oakridge, an air quality advisory has been issued through tomorrow (Friday).

According to Oregon DEQ, Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Washington and Yamhill counties are at levels that may be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Please limit outdoor activity to four hours per eight-hour shift.

If you have any questions please email Kiim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Chapel today is happening in residence halls. We will see you in Bauman next Tuesday morning to hear from Provost Andrea Scott.

Tomorrow (Friday) marks another Friday @ Fox visit day. Prospective students will participate in a campus tour, visit classes, eat lunch on campus, and tour academic departments of interest.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is asking students and employees to help make visitors feel the Be Known promise during their time on campus tomorrow.

A few things to note:

• Plan to park in areas outside of the Stevens lot if possible to ensure enough spaces for visitors.
• There will be tours rotating through campus and residence areas at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
• Consider offering a helping hand if visitors need directions or have questions about George Fox.

If you have any questions, contact Lauren Hill at hilll@georgefox.edu

George Fox University Theatre is pleased to announce that its production of Oliver! opens on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium are scheduled as follows:

• Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 27-29, at 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 3-5, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m.

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 each of our Thursday night performances 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.

Providence members, check out these October LifeBalance deals:

• Portland State Vikings Football: Enjoy 20% savings on general admission seating this season
• Portland Winterhawks: Save up to 40% on all home game tickets this season
• Stanley: Enjoy 20% savings on all purchases (excludes the Quencher)
• Carnival Cruise Line: Members receive special pricing and 7-10% bonus
• Basepaws: Save $25 on the Basepaws DNA Kit
• Guaranteed Rate: Receive a free mortgage review and waived lender fee.
• Apple: Members enjoy savings on AirPods, MacBooks, iMacs, iPhones and more!

Hi! We are a group of students who have come up with a product for our marketing class – a portable GPS tracking device that is meant to track any item that is valuable to you (wallet, purse, keys, watch, jewelry, etc.) Anything that you find important.

Please take our survey to get more information on our product and to help further develop it. Any submissions will help out greatly.

Please contact alahatt20@georgefox.edu with any questions or comments that you have about the survey.

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.

The Cultural Enterprise invites you to hear from author and guest speaker Curtis Chang on Thursday, Oct. 27.  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 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.

Our “Here & Now” challenge has begun! Don’t forget to care for yourself intentionally and mindfully in the present moment and every day. Explore different ideas for mind, body, emotions, soul and finance self-care with us today and pledge to care for yourself here and now! Pledge here. 

To get started on our self-care and self-compassion journey, we are sharing the surprising power of microbreaks and why small, frequent breaks are the secret to productivity, focus and well-being.

We’ve all had those days where realize we haven’t gotten up from our chair for the past four hours. Our days are crammed from morning to late into the evening with emails, calls, chats and tasks. Work even invades our meals. We all know we need to take breaks to keep our energy levels high. Learn here how you can implement healthy microbreaks today.

Questions? Contact us at peopleandculture@georgefox.edu

University Recreation offers low-cost personal training with certified personal trainers for George Fox students and employees. Personal training is designed to meet participants where they’re at in their physical wellness journey and equip them to reach their fitness goals.

Click this link to indicate your interest and learn more about the program! Questions? Email Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Rental Center now has surfboards (lengths from six feet to nine feet), full body wetsuits (including hoods, gloves, and boots) and surfboard mounting kits (options that are compatible with any car).

Not into surfing? Try renting skimboards or bodyboards instead!

To make a reservation to use the equipment, go here to login and book your dates.

Have questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very happy birthday!

If your birthday falls in October, we would like to celebrate you! Please stop by the academic affairs office tomorrow (Thursday) or Friday, Oct. 21, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a slice of cake and a surprise (allergen-free options are available)! We’re located in Hoover 230.

Portland Center employees may pick up their birthday treats at the front desk. Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We are doing several more COVID-19 Pfizer bivalent booster vaccine clinics for those who missed the last round of clinics.

The clinics will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 28, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Please call to schedule a time slot for your vaccine at 503-554-2340. We would ask that you arrive at least five minutes early to your appointment and bring your COVID Vaccination Card. The vaccines are free of charge for everyone!

Contact McKenna Fleming at flemingm@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join us for Contemplative (Quaker) Worship from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Hoover 250. We will have a time of unprogrammed waiting on the present Christ, allowing us to do business with God as we need and to speak a word of the Lord as we are led. Spiritual formation credit is available.

For more information, contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Please join the George Fox Veterans Club for a free community meal at the Dundee Community Center (1026 S.W. Highway 99W, Dundee) on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Here’s some of our upcoming events:

• Wednesday, Oct. 26: Dinner served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.
• Thanksgiving Day dinner will be held on Thursday, Nov. 24. Dinner will be served from 3 to 5 p.m. Doors open at 2:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 28: Dinner served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.

Donations to the George Fox Veterans Club are accepted. For more information, or if you have any questions, reach out to Stauros Gibson at sgibson21@georgefox.edu.

For our marketing class, we have created an app called Roam Anywhere, a GPS app that lets you know what activities are going on around you as you drive. Please take five minutes to fill out our survey. By completing it, you will give us a better understanding of what people want in their GPS apps.

Contact Cassey Hitch at chitch21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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.

Faculty and graduate students, please help us by giving feedback to some Marketing 260 students on our upcoming product, Effervescent.

Effervescent strives to provide and satisfy our customers with a flavorful drink that provides everyday nutrients our bodies need. Through togetherness, integrity and loyalty, we promise to deliver a fizzy and ethically sourced beverage. Exploding with flavor, you’d forget it’s healthy!

Would you be interested in this? Please click on this link to be help us create something new!

Contact Ayahna Bahati at abahati21@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have.

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.

Please help the Marketing 260 (Principles of Marketing) undergraduate students with a project by filling out our survey.

We are seeking your input on our subscription tea service. Thanks for your feedback! Contact McKenna Skinner at kskinner21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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.

The Department of Education and the federal government have announced a student loan debt relief plan for federally held loans that were disbursed onto your account before June 30, 2022. This means that you may be able to receive up to $10,000 or $20,000 in debt relief depending on income and if you received a Pell Grant.

The application for this forgiveness is now live at studentaid.gov. The application takes five minutes to complete and does not require you to upload any additional documentation at the time of submission. You are encouraged to apply before Nov. 15 if you want to see your balance shrink before the end of the payment pause in January.

Who Qualifies?

• Loans that qualify would include Stafford, Grad PLUS, and Parent PLUS loans.
• Individuals who made less than $125,000 in 2021 or 2020
• Families that made less than $250,000 in 2021 or 2020

*If you are a dependent student, the income limit will be based on your parent’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). To find the AGI, you will need to look at the 1040 tax return, line 11.

For more information regarding this debt relief plan, please visit the FAQ page at studentaid.gov.