Support sociology seniors at today’s poster presentation event

Tuesday, April 26th, 2022

Please join the Department of Sociology for our senior research poster presentation today (Wednesday) from noon to 2 p.m. in the EHS Atrium. You can join any time during that time frame. Enjoy light refreshments while browsing research posters that interest you.

Following is the list of presentations:

  • Aubrey Baker & Abbie Sol: “The Imposter Phenomenon Among Undergraduate Students at George Fox University”
  • Madison Burch & Amber Jewell: “The Effects of Early Education on College Success Among Undergraduate Students at George Fox University”
  • Matasina Childress, Camille Fievez & Bethany Schmidt: “Marriage Attitudes Among Undergraduate Students at George Fox University”
  • Dayven Hayes, Jayce Lien & Audrey Wojnarowisch: “Juvenile Justice: Comparing Differences in Social Support Strategies Among Youth Intervention Programs”
  • Ash Lingbloom: “Identity Development of Queer Students in the Religious Climate of George Fox University”
  • Krista Mulkey & Victoria Prieto: “The Effects of Political Climate on Art Museum Exhibits”
  • Tyler Neissl & Matthew Phillip: “How Does GFU Impact the Christian Faith Among Student-Athletes?”
  • Nancy Romero: “Diversity in Higher Education: Social Media Content Analysis”

Questions? Please contact Young-IL Kim at ykim@georgefox.edu.

Come say farewell to Abigail Favale this afternoon in Stevens Center

Tuesday, April 26th, 2022

Abigail Favale has been a beloved member of the George Fox community as a student, alumna, faculty member and now dean since arriving on campus as a student in 2001. This summer she’ll be leaving the university to take an exciting new role at the University of Notre Dame. She will be missed by many here.

Please come to Abigail’s farewell reception at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Stevens Center Atrium. Light refreshments and cake will be served.

Questions? Contact Jane Sweet at jsweet@georgefox.edu.

Make plans to attend Baccalaureate service this Friday night

Tuesday, April 26th, 2022

The university pastors invite all graduating seniors and their guests to attend the undergraduate Baccalaureate service from 7 to 8:15 p.m. this Friday, April 29, in Bauman Auditorium.

Baccalaureate is the first event of commencement festivities and the final worship service for the graduating class. During this service, we will celebrate God’s work in the lives of our students, hear from our graduates, worship God together, and commission our graduates with prayers of blessing. Attire for the event is business casual.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2320.

Annual Grant Training Day set to return on May 12

Tuesday, April 26th, 2022

It’s that time of year again! Join us in person or remotely on Thursday, May 12, for the university’s annual Grant Training Day. Enjoy lunch, learn and celebrate George Fox’s grant excellence with us.

To see the agenda and RSVP, visit this link. Contact Sarah Tenney at stenney@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Thank you for your support of ‘George Fox Gives’

Monday, April 25th, 2022

As this year’s George Fox Gives: Faith. Grit. Joy. campaign comes to an end, we are deeply moved by the generosity of our donors and you, our Bruin community. We have seen the incredible commitment to support students’ needs and build toward a brighter future.

There’s still time to give and join the effort to help our students dream the biggest dreams and make the boldest moves. Choose to give to any one of our funds and make an immediate impact. If you have already given to one of our funds, thank you! It is truly changing lives and transforming communities.

Visit us at this link to learn more.

– The Advancement Team

Come say farewell to Andrea Byerley this afternoon

Monday, April 25th, 2022

A farewell reception will be held for Andrea Byerley, assistant director of Disability & Accessibility Services, today (Tuesday) from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Murdock Library (Room 101 & 102). A brief time of sharing will begin at 3 p.m.

Andrea has served in multiple roles at George Fox over the past 17 years and will be sorely missed at the university. Join us in wishing Andrea farewell. Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come to going-away reception for Guadalupe García McCall this Friday

Monday, April 25th, 2022

One of our wonderful writing professors, Guadalupe García McCall, is sadly leaving George Fox. As such, the Department of Language and Literature is throwing a going-away reception for her this Friday, April 29, in Canyon Commons 101.

The reception will start at 11:30 a.m., and a short program will begin at noon. All are invited to come and say goodbye to Guadalupe.

Contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have.

Copies of ‘The Wineskin’ are out now

Monday, April 25th, 2022

Copies of The Wineskin, the university’s literary and art journal, are available in most buildings on campus! Be sure to grab one!

Questions? Contact Jaime Miller at jmiller18@georgefox.edu.

Make plans to attend Baccalaureate this Friday in Bauman Auditorium

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

The university pastors invite all graduating seniors and their guests to attend the undergraduate Baccalaureate service from 7 to 8:15 p.m. this Friday, April 29, in Bauman Auditorium.

Baccalaureate is the first event of commencement festivities and the final worship service for the graduating class. During this service, we will celebrate God’s work in the lives of our students, hear from our graduates, worship God together, and commission our graduates with prayers of blessing. Attire for the event is business casual.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2320.

Join farewell reception for Abigail Favale on Wednesday afternoon

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

Abigail Favale has been a beloved member of the George Fox community as a student, alumna, faculty member and now dean since arriving on campus as a student in 2001. This summer she’ll be leaving the university to take an exciting new role at the University of Notre Dame. She will be missed by many here.

Please come to Abigail’s farewell reception at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, in the Stevens Center Atrium. Light refreshments and cake will be served.

Questions? Contact Jane Sweet at jsweet@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock posts hours for commencement weekend and summer

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

The Hadlock Student Center will be open this summer from May 2 through Aug. 19. Hours will be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hadlock will be closed Saturdays and Sundays, as well as for Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Hadlock will also be open commencement weekend, April 29 through May 1, for normal hours of operation (6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday).

If you have questions about summer hours or other details, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Support sociology seniors at Wednesday’s research poster presentation event

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

Please join the Department of Sociology for our senior research poster presentation this Wednesday, April 27, from noon to 2 p.m. in the EHS Atrium. You can join any time during that time frame. Enjoy light refreshments while browsing research posters that interest you.

Following is the list of presentations:

  • Aubrey Baker & Abbie Sol: “The Imposter Phenomenon Among Undergraduate Students at George Fox University”
  • Madison Burch & Amber Jewell: “The Effects of Early Education on College Success Among Undergraduate Students at George Fox University”
  • Matasina Childress, Camille Fievez & Bethany Schmidt: “Marriage Attitudes Among Undergraduate Students at George Fox University”
  • Dayven Hayes, Jayce Lien & Audrey Wojnarowisch: “Juvenile Justice: Comparing Differences in Social Support Strategies Among Youth Intervention Programs”
  • Ash Lingbloom: “Identity Development of Queer Students in the Religious Climate of George Fox University”
  • Krista Mulkey & Victoria Prieto: “The Effects of Political Climate on Art Museum Exhibits”
  • Tyler Neissl & Matthew Phillip: “How Does GFU Impact the Christian Faith Among Student-Athletes?”
  • Nancy Romero: “Diversity in Higher Education: Social Media Content Analysis”

Questions? Please contact Young-IL Kim at ykim@georgefox.edu.

Join summer discussion group: ‘Resource Management’

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

All staff are invited to join a book discussion of William Massy’s Resource Management for Colleges and Universities starting this May and extending through July.

All participants will get a free copy of the book as well as some additional materials from other work by Massy. The group will get scheduled after May 1.

Please contact Shawn Daley at sdaley@georgefox.edu if you’re interested.

Check out senior art students’ work in both galleries this week

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

View our senior art students’ thesis work in the Minthorne and Lindgren galleries this week (April 25-29). An opening reception will be held in both galleries at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, but the shows will be available to viewers all week.

The artist talks will start in the Lindgren Gallery (in Bauman) at 4 p.m.; the group will then move over to Minthorne Gallery (in Hoover) at 4:30 p.m.

This week’s shows will feature the works of our following seniors: Arianna Shukle, Izzy Dixon, Moisés Kraft, Emma Schmitt, Corrie Patton and Savannah Landis.

Contact Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu for more information.

Win home-baked cookies for taking intramurals survey

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

As the 2021-22 intramural sports seasons come to an end, we are asking for input from our George Fox community. Have a new sport you want us to play? Ideas for how we can improve? We would value and welcome feedback from everyone (participants and non-current participants alike).

After completing this survey, enter your email for a chance to win free home-baked chocolate chip cookies (made with love)!

Questions? Email Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu.

Help UREC’s GroupX program and win coffee

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

University Recreation is asking for your feedback about our GroupX (group fitness) classes, so that we can continue to improve our program!

We would value your input, whether or not you have participated in GroupX. Take the survey here. Four lucky survey takers will be randomly chosen to win a Chapters gift card!

If you have questions, please contact Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu.

Come say farewell to Peggy Gibbons at reception on Thursday

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

Please join us as we say farewell and best wishes to Peggy Gibbons, assistant professor of social work, between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, in Roberts 215. Light refreshments will be served. All are invited to come celebrate the impact Peggy has had on our community. Swing by when you can!

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Check out the latest issue of ‘The Crescent’ at noon today

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

Happy end of the semester! The academic year’s 12th and final issue of The Crescent, George Fox’s student-run newspaper, publishes today (Monday).

Visit our website at noon for a variety of articles to read on campus and Newberg happenings! In the meantime, check out our site to read articles from previous issues, and follow us on Instagram for updates.

Contact us at asccrescent@georgefox.edu with any questions.

See our students’ work at Engineering Expo this afternoon

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

Please attend the university’s annual Engineering Spring Expo this afternoon (Friday) between 3:30 and 5 p.m. in the Maker Hub. The expo showcases the work of our computer science and engineering students through research posters and their capstone projects.

Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu for more information. See you there!

Volunteers still needed for commencement on April 30

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

We are still in need of several volunteers to serve as ushers at spring commencement next Saturday, April 30. Your enthusiasm and support are key to making this important day memorable for our graduates and their guests, and we cannot do it without you!

Please consider helping at one or both of the following ceremonies:

  • Wellness Enterprise Ceremony (1 p.m.): Two volunteers needed
  • Industrial Enterprise Ceremony (4 p.m.): Six volunteers needed

If you know family members or a recent George Fox graduate who would like to help, please sign them up as well! The sign-up sheet can be found here.

A $50 stipend or three hours of time off (with supervisor approval) is available for those employees not already scheduled to work. Non-employees who volunteer will receive a $50 gift card!

Thank you in advance from the Commencement Planning Committee. Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.