This week we are sharing a few great true stories about abundance and gratitude from our George Fox community. Read the stories and feel the Thanksgiving spirit well up in your heart.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
– HR
The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to join us this morning (Tuesday) for a special Thanksgiving chapel. We will be led in worship by Worship Artist Olivia Pothoff, hear testimonies of thankfulness from students and faculty, and take communion together.
Come worship with us at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium!
Be sure to join your colleagues at the next all-employee meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Canyon Commons. Afterwards, you are invited to take part in a campus Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.
We are in need of several volunteers to serve as ushers at midyear commencement on Saturday, Dec. 18. We will be in Bauman Auditorium this year, and we’ll have two separate ceremonies.
Undergraduate commencement will begin at 11 a.m., and the graduate commencement starts at 3 p.m. Come help us greet our guests, hand out programs, direct graduates’ family and friends to their seats, and make graduation a special event for everyone!
All George Fox employees who participate as ushers will have the option to receive $50 through payroll, or take three hours off in lieu of this gift. Non-university volunteers will receive a gift card in the same amount.
Please contact Laurie Fair, at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu, if you would like to volunteer to serve our grads and their families on this memorable day!
The Maker Hub is hosting Santa’s workshop events for students and employees who would like to give quality handmade gifts for Christmas this year. Come make custom leather goods, jewelry, linens, keychains and more on Dec. 1 and 3. All tools and materials are provided, free of charge, by the Maker Hub!
After you’ve made your creation(s), join us in the Maker Hub on Monday, Dec. 6, to wrap your workshop gifts, decorate Christmas cookies, eat mac and cheese, and watch Elf. Wrapping paper and food are provided!
We hope you take advantage of these fantastic opportunities:
Workshop Dates
Gift-Wrapping Party
Questions? Contact Anika Perry at perrya20@georgefox.edu.
The Associated Student Community (ASC) and the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) want to hear from you! Come join us for a town hall regarding racial justice and equity at 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons Room 101. Employees and students are welcome, and snacks will be provided!
Contact Caitlin White at cwhite17@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The university community is invited to a pair of free presentations on campus next week …
Eric Patterson, a leading student of the just war tradition who has worked in academia, the White House, and the U.S. Department of State, will speak on the topic “Was America’s War in Afghanistan a Just War?†at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, in Hoover 105. Patterson serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve and is currently executive vice president of the Religious Freedom Institute.
The following evening, on Tuesday, Nov. 30, guest Jennifer Marshall will present a lecture entitled “Freedom to Flourish: Reforming Antipoverty Policy†at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Marshall has served as vice president of the Heritage Foundation and is currently a senior visiting fellow in its Institute of Family, Community and Opportunity. She is widely published and has testified before Congress on several occasions.
Please direct questions to Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.
Did you know George Fox University has a YouTube channel? New content is uploaded every week.
Watch students share their experiences at George Fox University through “Life@Fox” or “Flippin’ Thru My Phone” videos. You can also learn more about programs from our “Fox Fast Facts” series, including our undergraduate, graduate, ADP and digital offerings.
Please subscribe here to stay up-to-date!
Are you requiring students to go to the Academic Resource Center (ARC) before the end of the semester? Do you have students who would benefit from an ARC appointment for writing, study tips, or general academic support?
Please encourage these students to schedule now. Appointments fill up fast this time of year, so students need to schedule early.
Questions? contact Hannah Jackson (hjackson@georgefox.edu).
Do you have graduate or Connect students who would benefit from a Portland Writing Center appointment for writing, study tips, or general academic support?
If so, please encourage these students to schedule now. Appointments fill up fast this time of year, so students need to schedule early.
Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson (hjackson@georgefox.edu) or visit our website.
The Murdock Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, and will remain closed until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. The 24-hour space will remain open.
Questions? Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.
Join us remotely or in-person at the Wheeler eSports arena for University Recreation’s first eSports event: Super Smash Bros!
If you’re interested, sign up here. To play from home, you will need a Nintendo device. The tournament will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3.
Email Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions you have.
Sign up with a partner through IMLeagues for our upcoming cornhole tournament! The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4.
First-place winners will receive an intramural champion shirt, mask, and a place on our intramural champions wall!
Please contact Emiline Bova (ebova19@georgefox.edu) with any questions you have.
Did you forget to RSVP for today’s Thanksgiving dinner but still wish to attend? No problem! Simply reserve your seat to let us know you will be coming.
Enjoy this chance to enjoy a few Thanksgiving treats and good fellowship with your colleagues. We’ll be hosting the meal in Canyon Commons 102-103; several seating times are available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
We hope to see you there, and Happy Thanksgiving!
– HR
The holiday season is upon us, and the shopping has begun. Please be aware that the time to ship packages may take a little longer than usual due to various circumstances.
Plan ahead so you are not caught spending high shipping prices trying to get a package to a loved one before Christmas. Below are the recommended dates from USPS for packages to arrive before Christmas.
Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states)
Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska and Hawaii
You can follow this link for more shipping information. If you have additional questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
Please note that the Hadlock Student Center will be closed starting from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28, at which time we will reopen for normal hours of operation.
Related group exercise programs, intramural sports, and other reoccurring events will not be occurring during this time. Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Friday, Nov. 26. The food bank will reopen on Monday, Nov. 29.
Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
The Associated Student Community (ASC) and the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) want to hear from you! Come join us for a town hall regarding racial justice and equity at 7 p.m. this Tuesday, Nov. 23, in Canyon Commons Room 101. Employees and students are welcome, and snacks will be provided!
Contact Caitlin White at cwhite17@georgefox.edu with any questions.
University Recreation is offering several upcoming opportunities to learn how to rock climb and enhance your rock-climbing skills and abilities. All students and employees of George Fox are welcome and invited to participate in these upcoming workshops and courses.
School of Rock
Free opportunity to learn more about rock-climbing skills and techniques
Top Rope Climbing / Belay
Free daily 7 to 8 p.m. classes on how to top rope climb and belay others
Climbing Wall Instructor Course
Professional certification ideal for anyone who enjoys teaching climbing
Have questions on any of these experiences? Please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
We’re looking for four large (at least six feet) Christmas trees to decorate our Newberg campus entrance signs. If you have access to trees and are willing to donate them to the university, contact Rob Felton at rfelton@georgefox.edu.
Thank you!
