Wellness Wednesdays: Abundance

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

This week we continue to explore abundance. Find out how beneficial it is to adopt an abundance mindset and how to generously bless others with this week’s wellness poster.

Our God wants us to live abundantly in Him. Be well because you are richly blessed.

Questions? Contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu.

Transportation shuttle available for holidays and semester break

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

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.

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

Happy November birthday from the Office of the Provost

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

The Office of the Provost would like to wish a very happy birthday to everyone born in November! If you have a November birthday, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) tomorrow (Thursday), or on Friday, Nov. 19, 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.

All-Employee Meeting Nov. 30

Monday, November 15th, 2021

The next All-Employee Meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. in Canyon Commons. It will be followed by the campus Christmas tree lighting.

Share what you are thankful for

Monday, November 15th, 2021

As we look ahead to Thanksgiving, the human resources office would like to share moments of gratitude with our community. Join us and let us know what you are thankful for here!

Your thoughts will be shared in slide-show and email form throughout next week leading up to Thanksgiving. Questions? Email HR at hr@georgefox.edu.

Join chapel this morning in Bauman Auditorium

Monday, November 15th, 2021

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you join us this morning for chapel at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Come and worship!

Familiarize yourself with face-covering policy on all campuses

Monday, November 15th, 2021

Faculty, staff, students, vendors and visitors across all campus locations must use face coverings as required by state guidelines. You can read the full face-covering policy here.

Masks, face coverings, or face shields are currently required for:

  • All indoor public campus spaces (e.g., classrooms, offices, hallways, meeting rooms, etc.) unless the individual is alone in an individual private workspace defined by OHA as an indoor space within a public or private workplace used for work by one individual at a time. It must be enclosed on all sides with walls from floor to ceiling and with a closed door. Note: Face coverings are required in all cubicle and open workspaces.
  • In the Bruin Den, Canyon Commons or Bridge Cafe you may remove your face covering ONLY if you are actively eating.

The university has worked hard to follow CDC and OHA guidance through the pandemic, but we recognize there will be a variety of personal perspectives on how our campus should transition back to pre-pandemic life. We ask that, as members of a Christ-centered community, we treat one another with kindness and grace, particularly when our views differ from one another.

Be well and stay safe!

Questions? Contact the COT (cot@georgefox.edu) or HR (hr@georgefox.edu).

Tickets now available for Christmas Concert Dec. 10-12

Monday, November 15th, 2021

Plan now to join us for this year’s Christmas concert, O Holy Night, scheduled Friday, Dec. 10, through Sunday, Dec. 12. We will host 7:30 p.m. concerts on Friday and Saturday and a 2:30 p.m. matinee Sunday.

Staff may have two complimentary tickets for any night. Students and employees also are invited to attend a formal dress rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Thursday free of charge, for which there will be general seating (please be sure to use social distancing when possible).

Tickets for the Thursday concert are available from Kathy Harris in Ross 101 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., until 700 seats are given away. Masks must be worn to each performance (no exceptions).

Tickets for the Friday through Sunday concerts are available online at this link. The system automatically puts a gray (social distance) seat between each selection, so select your spots and don’t space them out.

Poinsettias ($10) and Christmas trees ($20) will be for sale after the last concert on Sunday (cash and checks only).

Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Come serve city of Newberg and get SpiL credit on Saturday

Monday, November 15th, 2021

On Saturday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 4, we will partner with the city of Newberg to serve our community through yard work to restore South Springbrook Road.

On both Saturdays, we will meet at the spiritual life office at 8 a.m., and then shuttle over together. We plan to head back to George Fox around 11 a.m. 

RSVP through this Google Form. Each Saturday you volunteer will count toward one spiritual life credit.

Questions? Email Cassie or Dayana at cassiej18@georgefox.edu or dcaamalperez18@georgefox.edu.

Enjoy s’mores and time around a fire Thursday night

Monday, November 15th, 2021

Do you like s’mores? Come hang with University Recreation and cook some while learning about campfire building techniques!

This fun, laid-back workshop will allow us to get to know one another and spend time around a fire. It’s open to anyone, and free for George Fox students and employees. Join us at the sheltered campfire pavilion in Hess Creek Canyon from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18.

Please RSVP by going here. Have questions? Email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Join BIPOC climb night tonight in Hadlock

Monday, November 15th, 2021

University Recreation is hosting BIPOC climb nights and women’s climb nights at the Hadlock Student Center throughout the fall semester. The next BIPOC climb night is tonight (Tuesday) from 7 to 10 p.m.

BIPOC climb nights are for any members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community and allies. Join us for climbing, community, conversation and fun. Everyone is invited!

If you have questions, please email Austin Shirazi at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

Join presentation tonight on Mark Hatfield in Hoover 105, via Zoom

Sunday, November 14th, 2021

Is it possible for a politician to succeed without resorting to incivility? To find out, come to Hoover 105 tonight (Monday), when biographer Richard Etulain will explore this question in the political life of the late Oregon Senator Mark O. Hatfield. Join us from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Etulain, professor emeritus of history and former director of the Center for the American West at the University of New Mexico, is the author of Mark Hatfield: Oregon Statesman. Hatfield was a Christian whose faith blossomed during his political career.

Those who attend in person will be required to wear masks. The presentation will also be available via Zoom by registering (for free) at this link. If you have questions, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Happy November birthday from the Office of the Provost

Sunday, November 14th, 2021

The Office of the Provost would like to wish a very happy birthday to everyone born in November! If you have a November birthday, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) on Thursday, Nov. 18, or Friday, Nov. 19, 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.

History department offers ‘Immigration Nation’ course in spring

Sunday, November 14th, 2021

The Department of History and Politics has added a new course for spring semester – HIST 485: Immigration Nation, which investigates American history through the topic of immigration. The class, open to all students, presents an overview of American immigration history from the colonial period to the present.

For additional information, please contact Ryan Dearinger (rdearinger@georgefox.edu).

Like s’mores? Enjoy time around a campfire Thursday night

Friday, November 12th, 2021

Do you like s’mores? Come hang with University Recreation and cook some while learning about campfire building techniques!

This fun, laid-back workshop will allow us to get to know one another and spend time around a fire. It’s open to anyone, and free for George Fox students and employees. Join us at the sheltered campfire pavilion in Hess Creek Canyon from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18.

Please RSVP by going here. Have questions? Email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

All welcome to BIPOC climb night this Tuesday

Friday, November 12th, 2021

University Recreation is hosting BIPOC climb nights and women’s climb nights at the Hadlock Student Center throughout the fall semester. The next BIPOC climb night is from 7 to 10 p.m. this Tuesday, Nov. 16.

BIPOC climb nights are for any members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community and allies. Join us for climbing, community, conversation and fun. Everyone is invited!

If you have questions, please email Austin Shirazi at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

Join ‘Red vs. Blue’ swing dance tonight in the FoxHole

Friday, November 12th, 2021

Join the Swing Dance Club tonight (Saturday) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the FoxHole. We’ll be hosting a special event with contrasting colors and friendly competition.

Wear either predominantly red or blue clothing and choose your side. There will be a dance competition, fancy decorations, and snacks for all participants!

The basic lesson runs from 6:30 to 7 p.m., where you’ll learn all you need to know. We’ll host an intermediate lesson from 7 to 7:30 p.m., where you’ll learn some fancy moves to try out. If you already know what you’re doing, the free dance period is from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

All are welcome, including employees. If you have any questions, contact the club’s president, Mark Berglin, at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Join presentation on Mark Hatfield this Monday in Hoover 105, via Zoom

Thursday, November 11th, 2021

Is it possible for a politician to succeed without resorting to incivility? To find out, come to Hoover 105 this Monday, Nov. 15, when biographer Richard Etulain will explore this question in the political life of the late Oregon Senator Mark O. Hatfield. Join us from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Etulain, professor emeritus of history and former director of the Center for the American West at the University of New Mexico, is the author of Mark Hatfield: Oregon Statesman. Hatfield was a Christian whose faith blossomed during his political career.

Those who attend in person will be required to wear masks. The presentation will also be available via Zoom by registering (for free) at this link. If you have questions, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Support Bruins at final home football game of the year tomorrow

Thursday, November 11th, 2021

Join us for the final football game of the year tomorrow (Saturday) at 1 p.m. against Whitworth. Here’s what you have to look forward to:

  • Ski-themed game: Wear your winter mountain gear
  • Senior Day: We’ll honor the 24 seniors on the team
  • Concert Choir: The George Fox Concert Choir will perform three songs at halftime
  • Vendors: Enjoy food from Chick-fil-A, Miss Hannah’s Popcorn, and the Kopitos Taco Truck

See you there!

Maker Hub’s ‘Tool Tip Friday’: 3D Scanner

Thursday, November 11th, 2021

Did you know that the Maker Hub has two 3D scanners? The Maker Hub has two Artec 3D Scanners: Spider and Eva.

The Spider model uses blue light technology and is perfect for capturing intricate details of large industrial objects, or high-resolution images of small objects such as molding parts, PCBs, keys, and coins.

The second 3D scanner, the Eva model, uses light scanning technology and is ideal for a quick, textured and accurate 3D model of medium-sized objects such as an alloy wheel or a motorcycle exhaust system. It is the perfect scanner for objects of almost any kind, including objects with black and shiny surfaces.

Check out these videos on the Spider and Eva models to see how they work!

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.