Online workshop designed for women in ministry offered for free

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Are you a woman involved in ministry? Feeling burned out? We have a workshop for you!

This online Zoom session is for women involved in any kind of Christian ministry at any level. Offered as a completely free opportunity, the purpose is to help women in ministry better recognize, prevent and reduce burnout in their own lives to better equip them in their calling.

This is an evidence-based clinically informed workshop that integrates both supported psychological methods with a Christian worldview. A doctoral research project created by a student in the university’s PsyD program, it will meet for one-hour weekly sessions on Wednesday or Thursday evenings between April 6 and May 12.

More info and registration is available at ministryburnout.com.

Undergraduate faculty: Nominate top graduating seniors

Monday, March 7th, 2022

The marketing communications office would like to feature your program’s top graduating seniors in the George Fox Journal, our website (like this), and social media.

Please send an email to Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu) with nominations for five or more seniors who are excellent students or exceptional in some other way (service, leadership, overcoming personal obstacles, etc.). No explanation is required, but you are certainly welcome to include one.

Thanks so much for your help!

Reminder about Title IX policies for the university community

Monday, March 7th, 2022

We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe living, learning and work setting for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:

  • Sexual harassment
  • Sexual assault
  • Domestic violence
  • Dating violence
  • Stalking
  • Harassment and discrimination
  • Bias-related incidents and hate crimes

These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of this behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community.

Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel. For further descriptions of these policies, resources for support, and the process for reporting, please visit the Student Handbook.

More information can be found on the Title IX website.

Survey: Baking Subscription Service

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Hi! We are conducting a market research survey for a marketing class project, and we would really appreciate it if you could take the time to fill out our five-minute survey about our product, a baking subscription service.

Your feedback is very valuable to us!

Email Makensie Toole at mtoole20@georgefox.edu if you have 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.

Survey: Places to feature in the yearbook

Monday, March 7th, 2022

The yearbook staff is looking for places on and off campus to feature in the next yearbook, and we need your help!

Fill out this this quick form for a chance to win a $15 Chapters gift card. Featuring these places in the yearbook will also help support local businesses in the Newberg area.

Contact ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu for any additional questions or info.

Have a high school junior or senior? Encourage them to attend Theologia

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Hello Fellow Employees!

We are excited to be hosting our annual high school youth theology Institute, Theologia, on the Newberg campus again! The camp will be July 1115, and we are inviting your rising high school juniors and seniors to join us.

Theologia has been a favorite experience working with George Fox, as it provides a rich experience for students to explore theology in fun ways while giving them a taste of what college will be like.

Applications are now open to accommodate up to 25 high school scholars. Learn more and apply on the Theologia website.

Questions? Contact Abigail O’Grattan at aograttan18@georgefox.edu.

Indoor mask mandate ends at midnight on March 11

Sunday, March 6th, 2022

The state of Oregon is lifting its indoor mask mandate at midnight on Friday, March 11, and George Fox is following the state’s decision.

Starting Saturday, March 12, masks will no longer be required indoors with the exception of medical facilities (e.g., Health and Counseling Center, physical therapy clinic, etc.). Some medical education programs may still need to require masks due to their training requirements.

After March 12, individuals are welcome to continue wearing face coverings. We ask that community members respect the choices of their colleagues and peers.

Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.

Join in thoughtful discussion at Forum on Faith and Sexuality March 14-15

Sunday, March 6th, 2022

The Cultural Enterprise invites the entire campus community to a Forum on Faith and Sexuality on Monday and Tuesday, March 14-15, in Canyon Commons.

The two-day event features three widely acclaimed authors: Wesley Hill, Eve Tushnet and Nancy Pearcey. Our hope is to provide stimulus for thoughtful dialogue with pressing questions of human sexuality and Christian faith through the testimony and ideas of these presenters.

There will be three keynotes as well as a panel, all with opportunities for engagement from the audience. Obviously these questions are complex and discussion of them increasingly fraught, but our hope is to demonstrate Christlike concern for people and truth.

Here is the schedule:

  • Monday, March 14, 7 p.m.: Wesley Hill
  • Tuesday, March 15, 1:30 p.m.: Eve Tushnet
  • Tuesday, March 15, 7 p.m.: Nancy Pearcey, followed by panel featuring all three speakers

Have questions? Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu.

Reps from three Oregon cities gather Wednesday to discuss building political civility

Sunday, March 6th, 2022

Troubled by political polarization in their communities, leaders from three Oregon cities will share about their efforts to build local political civility in a panel discussion at George Fox from 7 to 8:30 p.m. this Wednesday, March 9, in Hoover 105.

Silverton mayor Kyle Palmer, Newberg mayor Rick Rogers, Canby community leader Ray Keen, and Newberg Downtown Coalition Executive Director Polly Peterson will discuss the threats to their communities’ well-being that come from bitter political divisions, and how they are working to heal those divisions and move political discourse into a more productive mode.

The event will be moderated by Ron Mock, director of the George Fox Civility Project, an initiative launched during the 2020-21 academic year out of concern about the polarization and alienation in political culture at every level (national, state and local). It sponsors events, publishes a newsletter, and maintains a website with information about civility.

Masks will be required to attend the session in person, in keeping with university policy and state regulations. Those who prefer to attend remotely can connect via Zoom. A link will be available on the Civility Project website or by contacting the project at civility@georgefox.edu.

There will be time for questions from the audience, including questions submitted via Zoom from those attending remotely.

Download the updated Expense Reimbursement Request form

Sunday, March 6th, 2022

You can download an updated Expense Reimbursement Request form from the Finance website here. The 2022 mileage rate has gone from 0.560 to 0.585 cents per mile.

Thanks!

Questions? Contact Melodee Powers at mpowers@georgefox.edu.

DPT program offers free appointments in May

Sunday, March 6th, 2022

Have any aches or pains? Interested in improving mobility? If so, the physical therapy program wants to serve you!

For the month of May, faculty and students will be evaluating and treating patients for free! We treat muscle/joint injuries, post-operative, pediatrics, neurologic and balance, chronic pain, post-COVID, general weakness, and more.

We are located in the Medical Science Building, at 448 Werth Blvd. Get more details here.

To schedule an appointment, please contact Tess Swake, PT, DPT, OCS, at tswake@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2454.

Special guest Paul Miller speaks on Afghanistan tonight in Hoover 105

Sunday, March 6th, 2022

The university community is invited to come hear Paul Miller’s talk, “Afghanistan: Lessons Learned and Unlearned,” at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Monday) in Hoover 105.

A former military intelligence officer and analyst for the CIA, Miller is currently Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He is the author of numerous books and articles, including Just War and Ordered Liberty. The talk is free and open to the general public.

Contact Mark Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Encourage students to apply for ARC consultant positions

Sunday, March 6th, 2022

Applications are now being accepted for 2022-23 Academic Resource Center consultants. If you know students who write well, are thoughtful learners, and desire to support peers in their academic success, please encourage them to apply.

Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply; representation from multiple disciplines strengthens the ARC’s ability to support a wide range of students. Completed materials are due by Monday, March 15, at 5 p.m.

Send names of promising candidates to Hannah Jackson (hjackson@georgefox.edu); she will notify students that they were recommended as a candidate and will invite them to apply.

Application instructions are available at the ARC Application page.

Hear math faculty candidate present her research tomorrow morning

Sunday, March 6th, 2022

Come hear from Sarah Kerrigan, our math faculty candidate, as she shares her research and discusses how understanding the psychology behind teaching and learning mathematics can lead to better designed curricula that supports student learning.

Kerrigan will speak from 11 to 11:50 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in Hoover 105. All are welcome!

Any questions? Contact Corban Harwood at rharwood@georgefox.edu.

Plant seed starts this afternoon for the community garden

Sunday, March 6th, 2022

Come to the Stewards of Sustainability Club meeting today (Monday) between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. in Lemmons 15 to plant seed starts for the community garden! All are welcome, including employees.

Contact Sydney Schroeder at sschroeder18@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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

Sunday, March 6th, 2022

The Crescent, George Fox’s student-run newspaper, is publishing our ninth issue of the academic year at noon today.

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.

Be sure to rent regalia by March 16 deadline

Sunday, March 6th, 2022

Time to rent regalia for upcoming commencement ceremonies! Visit this link if you wish to rent regalia for the celebration.

Please place your orders before Wednesday, March 16, to ensure your regalia arrives in time. Drop-offs in the Bruin Store will be immediately following the events.

Questions? Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services serves as ballot drop spot

Sunday, March 6th, 2022

Mail Services will be available to take your ballot for March’s special Yamhill County election. Your ballot will be safe and secure.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Donate to school supply drive now through March 18

Thursday, March 3rd, 2022

We are doing a service project for our Leadership and Character class, and would love your help supporting our community through a school supply drive benefiting Dayton Grade School!

Donation bins are located in Murdock Library and the College of Business office (on the first floor of Hoover). Supplies are being accepted until Friday, March 18.

Items needed include: backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, erasers, markers, crayons, pencil boxes, binders, glue sticks, scissors, colored pencils, and dry erase markers.

Questions? Email alozano21@georgefox.edu.

Join free weight management virtual discussion this Monday

Thursday, March 3rd, 2022

Join a virtual weight management roundtable discussion this Monday, March 7, from noon to 1 p.m. It will feature speakers from Providence’s health coaching team, Heart Center, and Nutrition Services.

This event is free and open to anyone. Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.