Survey: Parent Support Program

Tuesday, February 15th, 2022

Alone and Together is a single parent support program that is being designed by several students as a business communications project. We are conducing this survey intended for single parents; please share it with single parents in your communities.

Thank you for your feedback! Contact Karena Stephens at kstephens21@georgefox.edu with 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.

Listen to jazz pianist at ‘An Evening of Jazz’ Friday in Bauman

Tuesday, February 15th, 2022

The university community is invited to Bauman Auditorium for “An Evening of Jazz,” featuring jazz pianist Randy Halberstadt, at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 18. Admission is free.

Halberstadt taught at Cornish School of the Arts in Seattle and has performed with jazz luminaries Herb Ellis, Dee Daniels, Bobby Shew, Joe LaBarbera, and many more. He will be performing with the university’s jazz ensemble and faculty jazz combo.

In addition to the concert, Halberstadt is doing a public presentation on Thursday from 4:15 to 5 p.m. in Ross 208. All are invited to attend.

Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.

Wellness Wednesday: Declutter your life

Tuesday, February 15th, 2022

This week we are exploring what we really need in our homes and in our lives. Read today’s wellness poster and find wellness in reducing the clutter and making space for well-being in your life.

Questions? Contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu.

Register for Michael Simmons’ ‘Companioning Our Shadow’ course

Tuesday, February 15th, 2022

What emotion often disrupts your life, negatively impacts those closest to you, or keeps you from experiencing intimacy in relationships? Is it paralyzing fear, red-hot anger, or deep sadness? Our emotions offer vitality for life, but we must learn to listen, feel, and befriend them.

This Friday, Feb. 18, join Michael Simmons for an online course, “Companioning Our Shadow: Emotions & Relationships.” Michael will explore practices and tools for encountering Christ in our shadow, and bring wholeness to our emotional life.

Michael is a spiritual director and retreat facilitator, and serves on the Companioning Center leadership team. He is a doctoral student at Portland Seminary, and an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church.

The course is offered virtually via Zoom from 9 to 11 a.m. The cost is $39, and the Zoom link will be provided. You can register here.

Questions? Contact Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.

Join discussion on the ‘virtue of faith’ tomorrow night

Monday, February 14th, 2022

Tomorrow (Wednesday), at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105, the School of Theology has the distinct pleasure of hosting what promises to be a lively and engaging conversation between George Fox professor Phil Smith and Frederick Bauerschmidt, a professor of theology at Loyola University, on the virtue of faith.

Smith and Bauerschmidt will discuss the virtue of faith – what it is and why it matters – from not just their own distinct disciplines, but also by drawing explicitly from their Quaker and Catholic perspectives, respectively.

The night will be informal and geared toward the questions and concerns of those present. We hope to see you there! Chapel credit is available for students.

Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu with any questions.

President Baker speaks in chapel this morning

Monday, February 14th, 2022

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to come worship with us this morning. President Baker will be preaching as part of our series, “Faith Full.” See you in Bauman Auditorium at 10:50 a.m.!

Have a February birthday? Pick up a treat Thursday or Friday

Monday, February 14th, 2022

Have a February birthday? The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

If you have a birthday in February, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) on Thursday, Feb. 17, or Friday, Feb. 18, to pick up your birthday treat.

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

Eat free pizza and watch quality tennis this Friday

Monday, February 14th, 2022

Come support the George Fox men’s tennis team as they host their first home match of the spring against Seattle University at the George Fox Tennis Center this Friday, Feb. 18, at 5 p.m.!

We will be offering free Abby’s Pizza, raffles for prizes, and gear for sale.

Questions? Contact Jeff Cero at jcero@georgefox.edu.

Nominate someone outstanding for ‘Story Portraits’

Monday, February 14th, 2022

Each year, The Student Collective, George Fox’s yearbook, gives the university community the opportunity to nominate undergraduate students, faculty and staff who have made an impact on them for “Story Portraits,” a special feature included in the publication.

To nominate an individual, fill out this form and submit it to us by Thursday, Feb. 17.

Questions? Contact Michaella Thoman at mthoman18@georgefox.edu.

Help create a gaming network among George Fox employees

Sunday, February 13th, 2022

Are you an avid (or not-so-avid) gamer of board games, RPGs, etc.? Do you use games in your classroom?

If so, Paul Otto, professor of history, would like to hear from you! Paul, who can answer “yes” to both of these questions, hopes to develop a network of George Fox folks with pedagogical, hobby, professional, and/or career interests in gaming.

If you’d like to be known in this way, please contact him at potto@georgefox.edu.

Help get the word out about the Spring Virtual Career Fair on Feb. 23

Sunday, February 13th, 2022

We need your help to advertise the Spring Virtual Career Fair to your students. This fair will provide them with job and internship opportunities from 70-plus organizations in different industries.

On Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the fair will bring job and internship opportunities right to your students’ computers.

After registering, your students can sign up for one-on-one appointments or group sessions with different organizations. Working around their class schedule, they’ll have the opportunity to speak with professionals from a variety of industries, from engineering companies to therapeutic offices to educational services and more.

Among the companies in attendance will be Trimble Viewpoint, Power Engineers, Pacific Seafood, College Nannies + Tutors, Friendsview, Special Olympics, Providence Hospital, A-dec, the United States Air Force, Peace Corps, Teach Beyond, and One Collective. To see the entire list, check out this document.

If you know of any other organizations that could benefit students by participating in this career fair, please send the organization and their contact information to our employer relations manager, Wade Witherspoon, at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu. We can add organizations to the fair up until the week it is put on.

Students can register for the career fair on Handshake. The list of organizations in attendance is also provided there.

Questions? Contact Karis Lee at klee19@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for free Zoom conference on interprofessional pediatric practice

Sunday, February 13th, 2022

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently made recommendations to improve primary care, two of which were to build interprofessional care teams and community-based training programs. We at the university’s Interprofessional Primary Care Institute have decided to do both.

Join us on Zoom on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to explore interprofessionality in pediatric practice. Go to our event page to register or find more information. It is free for George Fox students and employees.

Questions? Contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.

All invited to annual Physical Therapy Research Symposium on Thursday

Sunday, February 13th, 2022

Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our eighth annual research symposium from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.).

In this symposium, physical therapy doctoral faculty and third-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

Avoid using Sheridan Street today if possible

Thursday, February 10th, 2022

Overhead tree work will be taking place today (Friday), starting at 8 a.m., and will take the entire day. The tree is located on the south side of Sheridan Street, next to the Finance House.

The south sidewalk will be closed between Center Street and River Street while this work is occurring. Through vehicle traffic will also be stopped intermittently as large limbs are lowered to the ground. Flaggers will be available to help direct traffic through this work zone, but expect delays.

It is recommended that vehicles take alternate routes to avoid this work area. Questions can be directed to Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

Join conversation on the ‘virtue of faith’ this Wednesday night

Thursday, February 10th, 2022

This Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105, the School of Theology has the distinct pleasure of hosting what promises to be a lively and engaging conversation between George Fox professor Phil Smith and Frederick Bauerschmidt, a professor of theology at Loyola University, on the virtue of faith.

Smith and Bauerschmidt will discuss the virtue of faith – what it is and why it matters – from not just their own distinct disciplines, but also by drawing explicitly from their Quaker and Catholic perspectives, respectively.

The night will be informal and geared toward the questions and concerns of those present. We hope to see you there! Chapel credit is available for students.

Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Plan to take part in National Collegiate Day of Prayer on Feb. 24

Thursday, February 10th, 2022

The National Collegiate Day of Prayer asks colleges around the nation to pray for students, faculty, staff, and their own college campuses.

If you would like to join our campus pastors to pray on Thursday, Feb. 24, please join us in the Prayer Chapel from noon to 12:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, contact Sarah Cuevas at scuevas@georgefox.edu.

Maker Hub’s ‘Tool Tip Friday’: Formlabs 3D Printer

Thursday, February 10th, 2022

3D printers are great for creating anything you can imagine! The Maker Hub is home to multiple 3D printers, including the Formlabs Form 2 3D printer.

This model is a third-generation desktop 3D printer that boasts a wide range of features, including a new peeling mechanism, heated tank, touchscreen display, wireless controls, and an automated resin system. Check out this video to see how it works.

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (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.

Tree work will impact traffic tomorrow on Sheridan Street

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

Overhead tree work will be taking place tomorrow (Friday), starting at 8 a.m., and will take the entire day. The tree is located on the south side of Sheridan Street, next to the Finance House.

The south sidewalk will be closed between Center Street and River Street while this work is occurring. Through vehicle traffic will also be stopped intermittently as large limbs are lowered to the ground. Flaggers will be available to help direct traffic through this work zone, but expect delays.

It is recommended that vehicles take alternate routes to avoid this work area. Questions can be directed to Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

Enjoy high-quality tea this Sunday in the FoxHole

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

Enjoy a little “tea time”? The Stu”tea” Time Club will be serving tea cakes imported directly from the Yunnan province in China this Sunday, Feb. 13, in the FoxHole. Come join us!

We will be breaking these tea cakes open from 1 to 3 p.m., but our general hangout will go from 12:30 to 5 p.m. We will also have several teas which are of a higher grade or have been aged for an extended period of time (one is 20 years old!).

Stop by to sample, work on homework, or even just enjoy a community of people who enjoy tea!

Contact William Anderson at wanderson19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Volunteer for lab screening session to help PT students

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

Second-year physical therapy students invite you to be a part of a learning experience that will advance their knowledge and skills. We are seeking volunteers for a lab screening session scheduled between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 7, in the Medical Science Building.

Participation will include:

  • Filling out past medical history/current concerns paperwork (if any)
  • Agreeing to physical therapy students checking vital signs
  • Bringing a list of current medications (both prescription and over the counter)
  • Be questioned by PT students regarding any current issues/complaints of illness or injury

A half hour or one hour of your time is greatly appreciated by the students and offers a welcome opportunity for them to get to know you and serve their community.

If you would like to participate or have any questions, please contact Rebecca Dobler at rdobler@georgefox.edu.