Browse free books in Minthorn Hall today

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

The Department of Language and Literature will be moving to a new location this summer. Help us move fewer boxes by browsing and taking home some free books!

Starting today (Friday), come check out our selection in Minthorn Hall on the third floor as well as in the basement. We have plenty of great reads available!

Feel free to reach out to Susana Barnreuther at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Register for 2000s-themed pilates and cycling fusion class this Monday

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

Get ready to groove and sweat in our ultimate blast-from-the-past fusion class, pilates meets indoor cycling, with a 2000s twist! Join us for an electrifying experience that combines the toning benefits of pilates with the high-energy cardio of indoor cycling, all set to 2000s hits.

As you step into our studio, you’ll be transported back to the era of flip phones, low-rise jeans, and velour tracksuits. Our expert instructors will lead you through a dynamic workout that seamlessly blends pilates mat exercises with exhilarating indoor cycling intervals.

Sign up here to join us on Monday, April 22, at 5 p.m.

Feel free to reach out to Eden Del Valle at edelvalle21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Swing by the Maker Hub today to check out students’ capstone projects

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

Join us for the Spring EXPO featuring capstone projects for engineering and computer science students in the Klages Maker Hub today (Friday) from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Talk with student designers and see the cool projects they’ve been working on all year!

Contact Elisa Turpen at eturpen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Do you have a bike on campus? Follow these instructions regarding summer storage

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Campus Public Safety will be conducting its annual bicycle roundup starting Wednesday, May 1.

At the end of spring semester, a university-wide bicycle cleanup is conducted. Bikes that are illegally parked, unregistered, or inoperable will be impounded. Bicycle racks need to be cleared to do routine maintenance to the bike racks and surrounding areas.

Bicycles may not be stored on the campus during the summer semester. Claims for impounded bikes may be made at the CPS office.

If you are staying on campus over the summer and plan to keep a bike here, please stop by Campus Public Safety to get a sticker ID. Move your bike to the rack that is closest to your summer housing.

Impounded bicycles will be kept at our office for 60 days and then donated to local charities at the discretion of the CPS office. Junk bikes will be recycled.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at 503-554-2091 or campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Come see students get baptized today at noon in the quad

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Please join us today (Thursday) at noon as we baptize several students who have decided to publicly commit to become disciples of Jesus. We’ll be on the patio outside of the Murdock Library. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Email Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to attend the Fox Film Festival this week

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Come watch a broad collection of films made by George Fox students at the Fox Film Festival tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday!

On FridayApril 19, the showing will be hosted by the Cameo Theatre in downtown Newberg at 4 p.m. Tickets for the Cameo are $6 per person at the box office window.

A second showing will take place on SaturdayApril 20, in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. (no admission fee), with an awards ceremony to follow. This is a great opportunity to support student filmmakers and enjoy a night of creativity!

Questions? Email Amber Abrams at aabrams20@georgefox.edu.

Support the esports team at its first in-person finals competition this Saturday

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

The university’s esports program is hosting the finals of the NACE Collegiate Starleague here in the esports arena at the Wheeler Sports Center. This is the first in-person finals we’ve hosted and is a testament to how far we’ve come!

We are hosting a watch party in the next-door classroom and invite everyone to come watch it online at twitch.tv/gfuesports at 1:30 p.m. this SaturdayApril 20.

For more information, please reach out to Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu.

Study with a plant in the library and enter a raffle to take one home

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Studies show that indoor plants improve well-being and may even enhance focus and productivity. We just think they’re pleasant to be around.

Beginning today (Thursday) through Monday, April 22, borrow a plant from the library front desk to keep you company while studying in Murdock. Be sure to enter our raffle to take one of them home with you on Monday.

All plants are cuttings of larger library plants. The raffle will occur at noon on Monday, April 22.

Feel free to reach out to Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Wish Lynn Scott well in retirement at gathering this Monday

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Please join us in bidding farewell to Lynn Scott as she retires after 24 years! A celebration in her honor will be held this MondayApril 22, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Stevens lobby with refreshments and some words of best wishes.

Questions? Reach out to Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Come wish Paul Otto well at his retirement reception on April 24

Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

Join us in celebrating Professor Paul Otto next Wednesday, April 24, as he receives emeritus status and enters retirement. We will be hosting a reception for him from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Stevens Atrium.

Paul has served as a professor of history in the Department of History and Politics for 22 years. He also served as department chair some of those years. He is most well-known for conducting Reacting to the Past games as his method for teaching history.

Wednesday’s event will include a memory book with pages to sign, and a basket for cards. Light refreshments will be served. President Baker will present Paul with his emeritus award at 4 p.m. Come wish Paul a happy retirement!

Feel free to reach out to Phyllis Hartle at hartlep@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Swing by Steven Classen’s retirement open house this afternoon

Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

After 10 years of faithful service to George Fox, Steven Classen, professor of communication & cinematic arts and director of the School of Communication and Design, will be retiring.

To honor his time at the university, we’re hosting an open house in Lemmons 9 this afternoon (Wednesday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with a short program taking place at 4 p.m. There will be food and drinks, as well as cards available to sign.

For more information, please reach out to Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu.

Faculty: Be sure to sign up for May Faculty Retreat before the April 24 registration deadline

Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

Dear Esteemed Faculty,

With just one week left until the deadline, we are sending this friendly reminder to sign up for the in-gratis May Faculty Retreat at Washington Family Ranch May 6-9.

This retreat is an excellent opportunity to spend time on professional and personal development, recharge, and be inspired at the beautiful Washington Family Ranch. Take advantage of this opportunity!

Registration closes on Wednesday, April 24. You can sign up here. Feel free to contact Michelle Kang at mkang@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Swing by Bauman to attend the Awards Convocation Chapel this morning

Monday, April 15th, 2024

Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, also known as our Awards Convocation Chapel!

Join us today (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. We’ll have a time of worship, hear from our speaker, Dr. Leah Payne, associate professor of American religious history, and celebrate the end of another academic year.

Winners of the Undergraduate Faculty Teacher of the Year Award and the Undergraduate Faculty Research & Scholarship Award will be announced. Come congratulate and celebrate our winning faculty members!

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

Check out interior design students’ work at showcase this Monday

Monday, April 15th, 2024

We’d love to invite the campus community to stop by the Interior Design Showcase in Canyon Commons on Monday, April 22, from 3 to 5 p.m.

All freshmen to senior students in the interior design major will be showing the work they did this year. It’s open-house style, so feel free to stop by anytime between 3 and 5 p.m. to see the students’ work!

Feel free to contact Casey Martin at martinc@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Bon Appetit seeks your feedback with survey

Monday, April 15th, 2024

Bon Appetit wants your feedback! Please share your thoughts and suggestions with us on how we can make your dining experience even better. You could win a PS5, gift cards and Bon Appetit vouchers for taking our survey.

Reach out to Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

This is the final week of Open Study Table

Monday, April 15th, 2024

This will be the final week for Open Study Table for spring 2024. If you have any questions, please let Heather Harney (hharney@georgefox.edu) know.

Thank you for utilizing Open Study Table this semester.

Send the IRC your recommendations as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

Monday, April 15th, 2024

Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is two weeks away! As always, the Intercultural Resource Center is collecting recommendations for the George Fox community to engage with during the month of May.

Whether it be podcasts or reading, events or restaurants, music or entertainment, the IRC would love to capture your recommendations (and any additional requests for celebrating this May)!

Please let us know on this form. Feel free to reach out to Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Check out this week’s ‘Bite-sized Wellness’ tips

Monday, April 15th, 2024

Greetings from the Wellness Committee! It’s Bite-Sized Wellness Tuesday. Here are this week’s five bite-sized, cost-free ideas for you to try:

  • Create some art or doodle for a bit. Check out this article from PsychCentral to learn more.
  • Practice positive affirmations. For a moment, try ignoring the things about yourself that you want to change or the ones you’re not happy with, and focus on what is great about you. Check out this article for more info.
  • Watch a funny movie or TV show. Laughter has been known to improve your mental state! This article from the Mayo clinic helps explain it.
  • Spend time with pets. These can be yours or someone else’s. If you’re not allergic to cats, go visit the kitties at the ARK pet rescue on Meridian and Second Street.
  • Find a warm place outside in the sun, close your eyes, and enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons God has given us!

Cheers to you!

Questions? Email Neil Cantrall at ncantrall@georgefox.edu.

Join final Quaker Worship time of the semester tomorrow morning

Monday, April 15th, 2024

Join us for our final meeting for Quaker Worship tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250. We’ll be gathering from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of prayerful contemplative waiting on the Lord, which can be centering and energizing in meeting the demands of day, at the end of the semester and otherwise. Jay Miller will be hosting; spiritual life credit is available.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Parking will be impacted by NWC track championships; plan accordingly

Monday, April 15th, 2024

George Fox is hosting the Northwest Conference Track and Field Championships this Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, with more than 500 student-athletes expected to compete. Due to the high turnout, parking on campus will be limited, particularly on Friday.

To address this, additional parking will be available at the Austin Sports Complex, along with shuttle services. We anticipate parking challenges, so plan accordingly by carpooling or considering alternative transportation options.

Feel free to contact Adam Puckett at apuckett@georgefox.edu for more information.