Survey: Native American/Indigenous Resilience

Sunday, March 27th, 2022

We are conducting a PsyD dissertation research project, “Resilience and Cultural Connectiveness within the Native American/Indigenous Population,” and would appreciate your feedback. It will take about 15 to 20 minutes to complete our survey.

We are looking for participants with any Native American/American Indian Indigenous heritage. The purpose of this research is to show how resilience/strength, cultural identity, spiritual identity, and cultural connectiveness are reflected within the Indigenous population.

At the end of the survey is the option to enter a raffle (rewards include three $100 Visa gift cards) as a thank you. We have received IRB approval through George Fox, and as a tribal partnership project we place an emphasis on participant safety and a culturally humble approach to Indigenous research.

Thank you for considering participation in our research. If you have any questions, concerns or feedback, please feel free to contact Winston Seegobin at wseegobin@georgefox.edu or Lindsay Price at lprice18@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.

Hadlock is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022

The Hadlock Student Center is open tomorrow (Friday) from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hadlock is then closed on Saturday and reopens for normal hours of operation starting Sunday, March 27 (2-8 p.m.).

Outdoor equipment check-out through the rental center is available during hours of operation. To reserve equipment or see what Hadlock provides, visit this link.

If you have any questions, please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

University offices close Friday for spring break holiday

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022

All university offices are closed this Friday, March 25, for the spring break holiday. The Murdock Library on the Newberg campus will be closed, but the 24/7 space will remain open. The Bruin Store on the Newberg campus will also be open.

Theatre’s production of ‘The Hijabis’ opens next week

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022

George Fox University Theatre is pleased to announce that its production of The Hijabis opens Thursday, March 31.

Performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium are scheduled as follows:

  • Thursday-Friday, March 31-April 1, at 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, and April 9-10, 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.

COVID Precautions
Patrons are encouraged to wear masks. Our ticketing system will automatically place one empty seat on either side of your ticket purchase to create extra space between you and the patrons next to you. We encourage all patrons to be vaccinated to help protect our actors and fellow audience members from COVID-19.

Special Ticket Options for Students, Faculty and Staff
Students may acquire free tickets for our 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, performance or 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, performance in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

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.

Wellness Wednesdays: Stress

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022

Can stress be your friend? This week, we take the challenge to look at stress differently and to explore ideas for stress reduction. Find out more in our Wellness Wednesday message.

Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.

IDEA Center has a new name: Career & Academic Planning Center

Monday, March 21st, 2022

We are excited to announce that the name of the IDEA Center is changing today (Tuesday) to the Career & Academic Planning Center! The change is being made in an effort to more accurately reflect the mission, vision and purpose of our department as part of the George Fox community.

Our commitment to serving students, staff and faculty remains our highest priority. The quality and scope of the work we do remains unchanged. We are here to:

  • Assist students with their academic planning to ensure a timely completion of all graduation requirements
  • Identify skills and develop materials needed to be an excellent candidate for future careers
  • Provide comprehensive academic and professional development resources for faculty to utilize in class across disciplines
  • Collaborate with external partners to create value-added professional experiences to enhance student learning and development

We’re excited to continue our efforts to partner with faculty in creating stronger academic planning and professional development support for our students. Have questions? Check out our new website or contact Logan Walton at dwalton@georgefox.edu.

Information Services unveils a new name: University Welcome and Information Services

Monday, March 21st, 2022

Information Services is now the University Welcome and Information Center! Our name has changed, but our commitment to love God, love people and provide an exceptional customer experience – along with delivering our Be Known promise to our George Fox community, visitors and guests – has remained the same.

If you have questions or need information, either now or in the future, we’re here to help! Stop by our desk, on the first floor of the Stevens Center, for a warm greeting, information, prayer, or a piece of chocolate.

You can also connect with us via our department email, welcomeandinformation@georgefox.edu, or individually by contacting Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2099, or Carrie Kisling at ckisling@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2098.

We look forward to serving you!

View Professor Melissa Ramos’ Spring Faculty Lecture online

Monday, March 21st, 2022

Did you miss the recent faculty lecture? If so, you’re in luck!

Please visit the George Fox Faculty Lecture Videos page to view Professor Melissa Ramos’ lecture from March 1. Ramos, winner of the 2020-21 Faculty Achievement Award for Scholarship, had a wonderful way of making “Ritual in Deuteronomy” come to life.

If you have any questions, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Children’s Easter books available at the Bruin Store

Monday, March 21st, 2022

The Bruin Store has a small selection of children’s Easter books now in stock! Share the joy of reading with the little ones. An employee discount applies!

Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Reserve your free copy of this year’s yearbook

Sunday, March 20th, 2022

The Student Collective wants to reach out to the Fox family and extend the ability to reserve your free copy of The Student Collective Volume VIII, George Fox University’s 2021-22 yearbook.

If you want to be guaranteed a physical copy, please fill out this form by Sunday, April 3. Supplies are limited, and unless you reserve one before April 3, there is no guarantee you will get one.

Contact Michaella Thoman at mthoman18@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Get your summer course material orders in soon

Sunday, March 20th, 2022

All aboard! The “Summer Text Train” is loading now and pulling out (ordering materials) soon, so get those orders in!

You can email them to 1478mgr@follett.com or call ext. 2543. Cheers!

Forget to submit your regalia order?

Sunday, March 20th, 2022

Did you forget to order your faculty regalia for spring commencement? If so, call Josten’s customer care (1-800 854-7464) as soon as you can. Extra charges may apply.

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

Fall 2022 semester now open for course adoptions

Sunday, March 20th, 2022

Technical difficulties have been resolved, and fall 2022 is now open for course materials adoptions via “Discover.” We thank you for your patience.

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

March birthday? Swing by AAO office today to get your treat

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very happy birthday! If you have a birthday in March, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (Hoover 230) today (Friday) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your birthday treat.

Portland Center employees may pick up their treat at the front desk.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Transportation shuttle available for holidays and semester break

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

George Fox is once again partnering with Hillsboro Airporter to provide a shuttle service to Portland International Airport for the semester break.

Students will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter to reserve their spot. If you make your reservations with others more than 24 hours in advance, Hillsboro Airporter can group you together. Go here to reserve your spot.

Hillsboro Airporter accepts cash or credit card for payment. Parents can call Hillsboro Airporter with their credit card information to pay for their student’s fare. The company offers 24/7 service.

Employees: Please let your students know about this transportation option.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2316.

Reminder about the difference between recycling and trash bins on campus

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

The bins with yellow lids on campus are for recycling only. Please avoid placing trash in the recycling bins. Bins designated for garbage have black lids.

If a garbage bin is already full, please place your trash in a different garbage bin in order to avoid overflowing the bin. Do not place trash on the ground by the bin, as the service driver will not pick up anything outside of a bin.

Following these guidelines will ensure that the recycling gets recycled and that the trash bins are not avoided by the waste company. Thank you!

Maker Hub’s ‘Tool Tip Friday’: Power Carver

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Have you ever had the desire to carve an owl inside a branch? Or how about something more reasonable like a custom wood sign? The Maker Hub’s Foredom Power Carver can help you do just that!

The power carver consists of a hand piece that is driven by a motor. The motor is connected via a flexible shaft that allows easy movement of the hand piece without the weight of the motor. There are many cutting tools available for use with the hand piece.

Some of the uses include sanding, carving and cutting. The most common uses are creating custom designs in wood and polishing small projects. 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.

Sign up now for April 9 sand volleyball tournament

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Early registration for our sand volleyball tournament on Saturday, April 9, begins now. Sign up today to secure a spot for you and your team!

The tournament starts at 10 a.m. and will take place in the sand volleyball courts behind HMS. Teams will be playing 4-on-4.

If you have questions, please email Kalu Stricklin at kstricklin18@georgefox.edu).

This Week’s Wellness Tip: Rest

Wednesday, March 16th, 2022

This week we invite you to be intentional about your rest time. As Bec Heinrich said, “Rest is the renewing of depleted physical, emotional, mental and spiritual reserves.”

Join us in redefining what rest is and see if you can intentionally incorporate it into your schedule. You can read more about the topic here.

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

Prepare for Easter with ‘Messiah’ performance on April 14

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022

The George Fox University orchestra and choirs invite you to enjoy selections from Handel’s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, in Bauman Auditorium.

With a special focus on the Holy Week portions of this master work, a student soloist, three choirs and our orchestra will prepare your heart for Easter! Our concerto competition winner, Alison Evans, will also be featured.

Tickets are $8 for all guests, including George Fox students and staff. Please watch state guidelines for COVID restrictions. Tickets may be purchased online here.

Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu with any questions.