Tuesday, March 1st, 2022
Planning to sign up for March Madness? Do it here! Teams must have a minimum of three players. The tournament will run this Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center.
If you have questions about our March Madness 3-on-3 basketball tournament, please email Kalu Stricklin at kstricklin18@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2022
A reminder for all hourly staff: Our Spring Staff Conference is tomorrow (Thursday)Â from noon to 4 p.m., starting in Canyon Commons. Come join us for fellowship, worship and some fun, informative sessions! Lunch is included.
Questions? Email the Staff Development Committee at sdc@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2022
We are a group of students from a marketing class in need of feedback regarding our idea for a water and wind resistant jacket. Thank you for your input through our survey!
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.
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2022
Please help our business marketing class by filling out our survey regarding product research for our “Joey Pack.” Your feedback will be greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Haley Medel at hmedel21@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.
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Monday, February 28th, 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.
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Monday, February 28th, 2022
Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Spring 2022 Faculty Lecture tonight (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.
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Monday, February 28th, 2022
Please familiarize yourself with the poster placement policy. The entire policy can be found here.
- All student fliers/posters must be appropriate, approved and then stamped by either a member of Student Activities, Student Programs, or front desk staff at the Hadlock Student Center.
- Absolutely no staples are allowed.
- Post only on bulletin boards and approved locations on campus. Do not put on windows or doors.
- You must take down your fliers when your event is over.
- Do not cover fliers for other events that have not yet occurred or your poster may be removed immediately.
- Only one flier/poster per bulletin board per club.
- No commercial advertising, selling or solicitation of any kind.
- Please make posters 11 x 17 inches (must be set up vertically).
- Post only on bulletin boards, posting kiosks or sandwich boards. Do not post on walls, windows or doors. (Exception: Event location signs may be placed on building entrance doors on the day of event.)
- Posting on the exterior of any campus structures such as buildings, bridges, posts or walls, including painted, metal, or glass surfaces, is not permitted.
- Posters and fliers may not be stapled or taped to trees or other natural features on campus. Any property damage that occurs as a result of posting may result in a fine to the responsible individual or group.
- “Table tents†are permitted in Canyon Commons with approval from the student life office
- Approved postings may be posted for no more than two weeks.
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Monday, February 28th, 2022
Patti Callahan Henry, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 16 novels, will speak on campus at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, in Bauman Auditorium. The presentation is free of charge and open to the public.
Callahan Henry will speak on the topic “Surprised by Joy,†a reference to the C.S. Lewis novel of the same name. Her visit is the latest in George Fox’s President’s Speaker Series.
A podcast host, author and national speaker, Callahan Henry won the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s Christy Award (“Book of the Yearâ€) in 2019 for her novel Becoming Mrs. Lewis. She was also the Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year for 2020 and won the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year award for 2019.
Callahan Henry is the co-host and co-creator of the popular weekly online Friends and Fiction live web show and podcast. She is also a contributor to the weekly life lesson essay column for Parade magazine.
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Monday, February 28th, 2022
University Recreation is happy to announce that indoor cycling, a highly requested class, is finally being offered on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The class will be taught by Mason Bertrand and kicks off tonight.
Sign up on IMLeagues by 6 p.m. to join the class. If you have questions, please email groupfitness@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, February 28th, 2022
The annual Bruin Boulder Bash, George Fox’s spring rock climbing competition, is happening this Saturday, March 5, at the Hadlock Student Center! Climbing sessions are 90 minutes in length and run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The award ceremony and door prizes are from 5 to 6 p.m.
The competition is free and open to climbers of all skill levels. You will have the ability to choose your skill level when you check in. Come join the fun and invite your friends to participate with you. Sessions are limited to 20 people per time slot.
The purpose of the Bruin Boulder Bash is to create a fun, inclusive and supportive event that helps the development of our community in the sport of rock climbing. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to participate, as well as George Fox employees.
Have questions? Contact Austin Shirazi at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, February 28th, 2022
Do you like to hike, ski, snowshoe, snowboard, or climb in the mountains during the winter? Join University Recreation for a free workshop on avalanche awareness and backcountry snow safety tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m.
This Backcountry Snow Safety workshop will help you identify potential hazards to avoid and will teach you essential principles that will help you travel more safely on your next winter adventure.
This workshop is free and open to all students, employees and family members. If you plan to come, register here ahead of time and meet at the Hadlock Student Center at 7 p.m.
Have questions? Email jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, February 28th, 2022
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.
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Monday, February 28th, 2022
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.
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Monday, February 28th, 2022
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.
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Monday, February 28th, 2022
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.
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Sunday, February 27th, 2022
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.
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Sunday, February 27th, 2022
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:
- Fill out past medical history/current concerns paperwork (if any)
- Agree to physical therapy students checking vital signs
- Bring list of medications (both prescription and over the counter)
- Be questioned by PT students regarding any current issues/complaints of illness or injury
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!
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Sunday, February 27th, 2022
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.
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Thursday, February 24th, 2022
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.
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Thursday, February 24th, 2022
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).
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