Make plans to participate in annual Health and Wellness Week in May

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

George Fox’s DPT program will host its annual Health and Wellness Week May 16-21. Events this year include a Mediterranean diet “taster” and educational session, and the “annual” PT exam (where you have measures of fitness tested as well as vital signs). You can also join in on one of our several fitness class offerings, or attend the spine care class.

All events are free to the George Fox community, friends and family. To learn about what we are offering, go here. If you have any questions, or wish to sign up for a session, please email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu. Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible.

Swing by Stevens Center this afternoon to wish Phil Smith well in retirement

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

Phil Smith, professor of philosophy, is retiring after 30 years of teaching and service at the university. Come celebrate Phil by joining us for an open house reception from 3 to 4 p.m. today (Friday) in the Stevens Center Atrium.

Light refreshments will be served. Please come wish Phil the best in his next adventures!

Questions? Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu.

‘Gearage Sale’ has been extended through April 28

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

The “Gearage Sale” event at the Hadlock Student Center is being extended through Thursday, April 28! You can shop the sale anytime that Hadlock is open. Items remaining include backpacks, travel bags, stand-up paddleboards, sleeping bags, climbing shoes, chalk bags, basketballs and more.

Please stop by whenever you’d like. Proceeds support a student financial assistance fund and improvements to the Hadlock Rental Center.

Have any questions? Please email Sam Nofziger at snofziger20@georgefox.edu.

Staff advisor needed for new Tactical Club

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

A group students are looking for a staff member who would be interested in listing themselves as the advisor for the Tactical Club. We plan to start the club in the 2022-23 school year.

This club will focus on learning modern tactics and education, including discussions of communication, medical, equipment, and off-campus airsoft meet-ups. The advisor would need to do very minimal work, as the club would be heavily student run, but any experience in the area is always welcome.

If you are interested, or know someone who would be, please contact Nick Matichuk at nmatichuk20@georgefox.edu.

Maker Hub’s ‘Tool Tip Friday’: Vinyl Printer

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

Vinyl printing is the process of applying ink to vinyl sheets to produce graphics using a conventional inkjet printing method with solvent based inks. This is useful for making images into stickers, creating T-shirt graphics, and any task where the appearance of vinyl needs to be changed.

The Maker Hub’s Roland BN-20 packs everything into one powerful package! Printers similar to this are standard in small-scale custom clothing companies due to how easy it is to take a graphic from Adobe Illustrator to a piece of vinyl. With award-winning eco-solvent inks, including metallic and white options, a range of material compatibility, and integrated contour cutting, it is easily the most versatile print device in its class.

The BN-20 is perfect for creating T-shirt graphics, poster prints, stickers and decals, all from the comfort of your desktop. Check out this video to see how it works. For more information, 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 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.

Campus-wide VPN and antivirus update

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

IT will be updating the software that is used for VPN and antivirus called FortiClient. You may see messages that indicate an update or change. The updates will start today. This update may require a restart of your computer in the next few days depending on the update your system receives.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

– Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569)

All invited to farewell reception for Andrea Byerley on Tuesday

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

A farewell reception will be held for Andrea Byerley, assistant director of Disability & Accessibility Services, on Tuesday, April 26, 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.

Explore virtual reality in Canyon Commons on May 6

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

Are you interested in virtual, augmented, or mixed reality technology? If so, come join us for a virtual reality exhibition in Canyon Commons banquet rooms 102 & 103 on Friday, May 6, from noon to 3 p.m.!

We will be hosting special guest Robert Victorino to share recent implementations of the technology at Portland Community College, followed by the opportunity to try out a variety of VR and AR experiences from our own community.

Light refreshments will be provided, and all are welcome. To participate, please sign up for a one-hour timeslot here.

Questions? Contact Amy Ralston at aralston@georgefox.edu.

Come to UREC’s Family Night in Hadlock

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

University Recreation invites George Fox employees and their families to join us in the Hadlock Student Center for Family Night!

This event will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 29, and will include full access into the facility, various sports and games (including ladder golf, cornhole, giant Jenga, indoor soccer, and a bow and arrow competition), a movie, and more. Roped climbing on the tall rock wall will be available from 4 to 7 p.m.

To indicate your interest and help us decide which activities to offer, please fill out this form. If you have additional questions, please contact Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu.

Register for Grant Training Day on May 12

Tuesday, April 19th, 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.

Check out student films at Fox Film Festival this Friday and Saturday

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

Hey, film lovers! The Fox Film Festival is happening this weekend!

This Friday, April 22, we will be screening at the Cameo Theatre in Newberg at 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 (or $8 for two).

Then, join us on Saturday, April 23, in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. for a free screening of this year’s films, followed by an awards ceremony.

Contact Isaiah Flores at iflores19@georgefox.edu with any questions. See you there!

Wellness Wednesday: Steps for Peace

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

The first week of the Steps for Peace is now!

Sixty-six participants have joined the challenge, and we have logged over 1 million steps so far! You can still enroll here. Go here to find out more about the importance of walking daily and options to walk together on campus.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

Watch and discuss film ‘Of Gods and Men’ tomorrow night

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

Join professor Paul Anderson tomorrow night (Thursday) for a showing of the film Of Gods and Men from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The Film and Ethics event will include a time to discuss how ethical convictions play themselves out in difficult situations, featured in this historical narrative. Spiritual life credit is available for students.

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.

Have boxes? Consider taking them to mailroom for students to use

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

Does your department have quality boxes? If so, consider giving them to students to pack their belongings for the move home or onward!

Please make sure all boxes are sturdy and either can close completely or have a lid. You can deliver them to the mailroom on the Newberg campus, where students will pick them up free of charge. This is a small but impactful way we can help students Be Known!

Questions? Reach out to Megan Fisher at ext. 2112 or Richard Silver (rsilver@georgefox.edu) in the mailroom.

Join Eloise Hockett’s retirement reception this afternoon

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

Eloise Hockett is retiring after 24 years of service to the university. Please join us for an open house reception to honor her from 4 to 5 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Canyon Commons 102.

Light refreshments will be served. Please come and wish Eloise well in her next chapter!

Contact Jenny Duquette at jduquette@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Writer’s camp takes kids on a ‘Mission to the Moon’ this summer

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

The Oregon Writing Project Collaborative and Airway Science for Kids program is hosting a young writer’s camp, with the theme “Mission to the Moon,” this summer.

Students entering grades 5 through 8 are invited to join us the week of July 11-15. Sessions meet from 9 a.m. to noon each day in the Roberts Center. The cost is $125 (needs-based scholarships are available), and children of George Fox alumni receive a $40 discount.

To register, visit this link, and write Carol Brazo at bgraf@georgefox.edu for more information.

Save the Date: Serve Day 2022

Monday, April 18th, 2022

Mark your calendars for Serve Day 2022: Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This annual event mobilizes all undergraduate students and Newberg employees to serve alongside community partners throughout the surrounding region. As an expression of our university mission statement, “to prepare students to serve with passion,” the university will close all Newberg offices and cancel classes so that we may direct our efforts toward serving our community.

More details to come from the Office for Spiritual Life and Executive Serve Day Committee.

Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth at jnolingauth@georgefox.edu.

Plan to attend Baccalaureate service on April 29

Monday, April 18th, 2022

The university pastors invite all graduating seniors and their guests to attend the undergraduate Baccalaureate service from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on 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.

All invited to retirement reception for Phil Smith on Friday

Monday, April 18th, 2022

Phil Smith, professor of philosophy, is retiring after 30 years of teaching and service at the university. Come celebrate Phil by joining us for an open house reception from 3 to 4 p.m. this Friday, April 22, in the Stevens Center Atrium.

Light refreshments will be served. Please come wish Phil the best in his next adventures!

Questions? Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Disney Transportation

Monday, April 18th, 2022

Want to help a student research project and share your opinions on Disney World’s transportation in Florida? Please fill out this form.

This study is part of a course assignment, but is not officially affiliated with George Fox. Contact Christina Brandao at cbrandao18@georgefox.edu with any questions. Thanks for your participation!

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.