COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine and booster clinics will be offered at the Health and Counseling Center tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2 to 4 p.m., and again on Friday, March 4, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Call 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment.
Midterm grades provide an accurate picture of a student’s academic progress so far this semester. If a student is struggling in a class, the last day they can withdraw from that class without a graded responsibility is Sunday, March 20.
This means that if a student withdraws from a class, their transcript will show a “W.†If they do not withdraw now and ultimately do not pass a course, their GPA will suffer. Information regarding withdrawing from a class can be found here.
Students who received a D or an F on their midterms should contact their CAP coach as soon as possible to discuss the consequences of withdrawing from a class. If a student withdraws from a class, they should also contact their CAP coach to discuss their class schedule for future semesters. Follow this link to contact CAP coaches.
Other resources for students are easily accessible on campus:
If you know of students who need help or have any questions, please have them contact studentlife@georgefox.edu.
George Fox cinematic arts students are creating a documentary film for a local nonprofit, and we need your help to cover our production, development and distribution costs.
Our film, Speak for the H.A.R.T., is about H.A.R.T., a therapeutic and adaptive riding therapy program dedicated to serving people of all ages and abilities. Our team is already creating extraordinary work for H.A.R.T., but we need your help.
Check out our GoFundMe to raise awareness. Please donate or share with your community so we can spread the miracles happening at HART.
Questions? Contact Sara Lange at spieper19@georgefox.edu.
Students from the Marketing 260 class are conducting a survey of people in the golfing community to get their opinion on a product that they have created.
Whether you play golf frequently, or only a few times a year, we would appreciate your help. The survey is 10 questions and should only take a few minutes to complete.
Questions? Contact Aidan Randall at arandall21@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.
The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to join us this morning (Monday) at 9:15 a.m. in the Barclay House (next to Canyon commons and Gulley Hall) for a time of prayer for Ukraine.
Contact Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
A physical therapy screening lab will take place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 7, at the George Fox University Medical Sciences Building. Second-year physical therapy students invite you to be a part of a learning experience to advance student knowledge and skills.
Participants will:
If you’re interested in participating or would like more information, please call 503-554-2451 or email rdobler@georgefox.edu to indicate your interest. The building is located at 448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg.
A half-hour or one hour of your time is greatly appreciated by the students and offers a welcome opportunity for these students to get to know you and serve their community. Thank you!
Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Spring 2022 Faculty Lecture tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.
The featured speaker is Melissa Ramos, an assistant professor of biblical studies and recipient of the 2020-21 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research & Scholarship.
Ramos will speak on “Ritual in Deuteronomy,†exploring the symbolic world of Deuteronomy’s ritual covenant and curses through a lens of religious studies and anthropology. This comparison illuminates how the ritual life of ancient Israel shaped the literary form of Deuteronomy.
Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
George Fox University and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 34th appearance in Bauman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18. This year the concert will be a celebration of John Williams.
A limited number of tickets have been provided for George Fox half-time and full-time employees. Tickets are limited to two per employee on a first-come, first-served basis starting this Monday, Feb. 28, in the event services office (Ross 107). Reservations may be taken on Monday for Portland Center employees only.
George Fox is complying with the COVID-19 policies of our partners. The Oregon Symphony requires all patrons, regardless of age, to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test and a government-issued photo ID to attend concerts. Additional information will be provided with the tickets.
Questions? Please contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu or ext. 2029.
The Fusion Asian American Club is hosting a boba fundraiser next to Klages today (Friday) from noon to 3 p.m.
Enjoy some boba and enter a raffle to win a boba plushie! Profits will go toward funding future events and meetings of the Fusion Asian American Club. We hope to see you there.
If you have questions, contact us at fusion@georgefox.edu or DM us on Instagram (@gfu.fusion).
Books used for late-starting spring classes or used later in the semester are being moved to their own section so the bookstore can get ready for summer semester. Just ask a Bruin Store employee if you need assistance finding these materials; we are glad to help!
Questions? Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.
The Wineskin is accepting submissions! The theme for this semester is “Commonplace,†so send us your best poems, stories, essays and artwork in that stream of thought; we welcome thematic interpretation.
The editors are open to a wide range of styles and subject matter, but we are particularly looking for work that pushes boundaries and surprises us with its artistic approach and perspective of the world.
All are welcome to submit, including employees and those who are not members of the George Fox community.
Submission Guidelines:
Contact Jaime Miller at jmiller18@georgefox.edu with any questions.
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.
Don’t forget to sign up by Thursday, March 3, at 8 p.m. for your spot in the March Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament!
The event will be on Saturday, March 5, starting at 10 a.m. in the Hadlock Student Center. Both students and employees are welcome to participate.
To register, sign up on IMLeagues.
Please email Kalu Stricklin at kstricklin18@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Please help University Recreation improve our Fitness Center by taking this 10-minute survey. We want to hear from the voices of our students and employees as we consider different options to make the Fitness Center more functional, accessible and enjoyable for the entire George Fox community.
As an incentive, everyone who completes this survey by Tuesday, March 1, will receive a $5 voucher for the Hadlock Rental Center!
Anyone can take the survey regardless of whether or not they are an active user of our weight room. Feedback from people that don’t use the weight room is valuable in many ways.
Please email Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu with any questions about this survey. Thank you!
Did you know that you have access to The New York Times through the George Fox Library? Keep up with the latest events and big ideas from your computer or mobile device. Learn more and activate your account here.
Other resources that the library provides include The Chronicle of Higher Education, Global Road Warrior (information for international travel), and JLG Digital (online picture and chapter books for grades K-7) .
Questions? Contact a librarian at researchhelp@georgefox.edu.
In need of an awesome gift idea or new art project? Well, the Maker Hub has got you covered!
Our Stahls Maxx Clam Heat Press is a machine used to transfer graphics onto items like T-shirts, bags, jerseys and more. 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 and more, 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.
Not sure where to get your news? Take this 30-second survey and tell us if you’re interested in hearing industry professionals discuss how to find credible news.
Questions? Contact Jonah Clotfelter at jclotfelter19@georgefox.edu.
Disclaimer:Â 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.
Moderna vaccinations and boosters are available today (Thursday) between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. at the Health & Counseling Center. Please call 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment.
Applications are now being accepted for 2022-23 ARC 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 Friday, March 17.
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.
Join us for a celebration and commissioning of Pastor Stephanie Lopez as she leaves the university to step into a leadership role at the Contingent in Portland. The reception will take place tomorrow (Friday) from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the IRC, with a short program from 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Let us send her off with blessing and gratitude for her wonderful contributions to the George Fox community. All are welcome!
Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth at jnolingauth@georgefox.edu.
