BIPOC and women’s climb nights scheduled in Hadlock

Thursday, September 16th, 2021

University Recreation is hosting BIPOC climb nights and women’s climb nights at the Hadlock Student Center throughout the fall semester. Three of each climb night will be happening, and no registration is necessary. Please note these dates in your calendar!

The 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!

Dates for BIPOC Climb Nights:

  • Tuesday, Sept. 28 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, Oct. 26 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, Nov. 16 (7-10 p.m.)

If you have questions about the BIPOC Climb Nights, please email Austin Shirazi at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

Women’s climb nights are for anyone who identifies as female to come and climb in a fun, safe, supportive environment. Please note that the climbing wall will be closed during this time to other users.

Dates for Women’s Climb Nights:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 22 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, Oct. 20 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, Nov. 24 (7-10 p.m.)

For information on the Women’s Climb Nights, please contact Moriah Clock at mclock20@georgefox.edu.

Extra credit opportunity for your students: APA 7th Edition Workshop

Thursday, September 16th, 2021

On Thursday, Sept. 30, psychology professor Sue O’Donnell will be hosting her annual APA workshop for students.

If you would like your students to get extra credit for attending the workshop, please email Hannah Jackson (hjackson@georgefox.edu).

Murdock Library: Faculty office courier

Thursday, September 16th, 2021

The library is pleased to deliver library materials to faculty offices on the Newberg campus!

All library materials must be signed for by the the faculty member or persons authorized to sign. Please fill out a campus courier request form if you are interested.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu or ext. 2422.

Join the ‘Mysteries of Murdock’ tonight

Thursday, September 16th, 2021

Undergraduate students, you are cordially invited to be our guest for an evening of mystery and fun at the Murdock Library. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to tools and services that will help equip you to excel as a student and scholar (and you might also meet Bigfoot).

Complete our quest, explore the library, and earn entries in our prize raffle for hammocks, a disc golf set, a parks pass, and more. Come if you dare … the mystery begins at 6 p.m. tonight (Friday).

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu.

Wish Mitzi Martinez well at open house Monday

Wednesday, September 15th, 2021

The student life office invites you to celebrate and say farewell to our wonderful colleague, Mitzi Martinez, at an open house on Monday, Sept. 20, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Intercultural Resource Center.

Please contact Liz Simmons (esimmons@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Come say farewell to Liz Simmons on Tuesday

Wednesday, September 15th, 2021

The student life office invites you to celebrate and say farewell to our wonderful colleague, Liz Simmons, at an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the student life office in the Hadlock Student Center. There will be a time of sharing at 3:45 p.m.

Please contact Mark Pothoff (mpothoff@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

‘The Wineskin’ is accepting submissions from all

Wednesday, September 15th, 2021

The Wineskin is accepting submissions! The theme for this semester is “WITNESS,” so send us your best poems, stories, essays, and artwork in that stream of thought; we welcome thematic interpretation.

The editors are open to a wide range of styles and subject matter, but we are particularly looking for work that pushes boundaries and surprises us with its artistic approach and perspective of the world.

All are welcome to submit, including employees and those who are not members of the George Fox community!

Submission Guidelines:

  • Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Word document, in Times New Roman, 12-point font. Please title your pieces and remove your name from the document.
  • Limit all prose to 1,000 words and send no more than five poems per submission.
  • For artwork: Files should be named as the title of your piece, followed by your name. Please remove all watermarks from your work.
  • All work should be submitted through our website. Submissions close at midnight on Friday, Oct. 15.

Contact Jaime Miller (jmiller18@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Come to the Latinx Heriage Club event today

Wednesday, September 15th, 2021

¡Bienvenidos! The Latinx Heritage Club invites you to join us today (Thursday) for our first club event of the year! We will have some prizes, games and free food. This event will be hosted in the Intercultural Resource Center from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

We welcome everyone, including employees, to join us in community as we celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month!

Questions? Contact Susie Montes at smontes18@georgefox.edu.

Are you an ‘expert’? Share your knowledge!

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Are you an expert in your field? Do you have any creative or interesting hobbies? Have you participated in any ministries that are unique? Have you published recently? Volunteered with the Peace Corps? Had a career in a unique industry?

Our engaged and curious neighbors at Friendsview Retirement Community are looking for presenters for their community during the 2021-22 academic year. Presentations usually run 40 minutes with a 10-minute Q&A, and can be done via Zoom or in person in Newberg.

If you’d like to be considered for a presentation, email Sara Reamy, director of alumni relations, at sreamy@georgefox.edu for more information.

Attend ‘Disability & Accessibility Services 101’ today on Zoom

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Faculty: Are you curious about Disability & Accessibility Services (DAS)? Wondering how to navigate AIM? Confused about the accommodations your students receive? Wanting to know more about disabilities?

If so, you can attend “DAS 101” today (Wednesday) from 3 to 4 p.m. on Zoom. During the session we will give an overview of our services, then have a time for questions and discussion afterwards. Even seasoned faculty, who attended this session earlier in the semester, have found it extremely helpful.

Can’t make this session? There’s another one you can attend on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 9 a.m., or you can email das@georgefox.edu with your questions. Andrea Byerley, assistant director of Disability & Accessibility Services, is also available to come to department, division, or enterprise meetings.

ADHD group launches tomorrow in Roberts 130

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Do you have ADHD? Interested in meeting others with ADHD on or near the Newberg campus? Come to this year’s ADHD group launch event!

Tomorrow (Thursday), from 7 to 9 p.m. in Roberts 130, join us for pizza, conversation, and an overview of what to expect this year (hint: small groups, study time, tips and tricks, snacks!). Can’t come for the whole time? No problem; drop in when you can.

To RSVP, email Kyle Rafferty at krafferty19@georgefox.edu by Wednesday at 10 p.m. so we know how much pizza to have. And if you forget to RSVP … come anyway!

Questions? Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.

Join us for Contemplative Worship on Thursdays

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Contemplative worship (sometimes called Communion After the Manner of Friends) will be held every Thursday morning from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 104.

The sessions will be hosted by Paul Anderson and Nathanael Ankeny. All are welcome, and elective chapel credit is available.

If you have any questions, email Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Join Catholic carpool group

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Are you looking for a ride to a Catholic church on Sundays? Are you living in Newberg and willing to drive students to mass?

The Catholic Campus Fellowship has a carpool group open to all students! Join us on Sundays if you need a ride or just need some friends to go to church with.

For more information, or if you want to volunteer, contact Genevieve Wolf at gwolf18@georgefox.edu. Stay tuned for more announcements about our upcoming Catholic Campus Fellowship events!

Wellness Wednesdays: Emergency Preparedness, Part II

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

This week we are continuing our National Preparedness Month series. Last week we shared important steps to take to ensure you know how to make a plan, assemble an emergency kit, and stay informed. Today we sharing some helpful information on how to be ready for an earthquake.

Be well and stay safe!

Questions? Contact Human Resources at hr@geoergefox.edu

Ping Pong Club is meeting next Wednesday

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Happy third week!

Ping Pong Club is meeting Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Hadlock gym!

Everyone, staff included, regardless of skill level, is welcome to come and play. Please fill out this quick email sign-up form if you are interested in coming so you can be in the know for future events!

On a side note, come say hi at our table at the club fair this Thursday, Sept. 16, in the quad from 7 to 9 p.m.

There is no requirement or cost involved other than being a part of George Fox!

Please email nredmanbrown20@georgefox.edu or mooreb20@georgefox.edu with any and all questions!

Come to Mysteries of Murdock Friday

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Undergraduate students, you are cordially invited to be our guest for an evening of mystery and fun at the Murdock Library. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to tools and services that will help equip you to excel as a student and scholar (and you might also meet Bigfoot).

Complete our quest, explore the library, and earn entries in our prize raffle for hammocks, a disc golf set, a parks pass, and more. Come if you dare … the mystery begins at 6 p.m. this Friday night.

Questions? You can contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu.

Save the Date: Hadlock sale is set for Oct. 1

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

University Recreation is hosting its annual “Gearage Sale” on Friday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center.

Students and employees are eligible for great deals on outdoor and sporting equipment, including but not limited to the following: rock-climbing shoes, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, backpacking backpacks, water filters, camp stoves, paddleboards, and more!

Save the date in your calendar! You won’t want to miss the sale! Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

BIPOC and women’s climb nights scheduled at Hadlock

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

University Recreation is hosting BIPOC climb nights and women’s climb nights at the Hadlock Student Center throughout the fall semester. Three of each climb night will be happening, and no registration is necessary. Please note these dates in your calendar!

The 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!

Dates for BIPOC Climb Nights:

  • Tuesday, Sept. 28 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, Oct. 26 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, Nov. 16 (7-10 p.m.)

If you have questions about the BIPOC Climb Nights, please email Austin Shirazi at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

Women’s climb nights are for anyone who identifies as female to come and climb in a fun, safe, supportive environment. Please note that the climbing wall will be closed during this time to other users.

Dates for Women’s Climb Nights:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 22 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, Oct. 20 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, Nov. 24 (7-10 p.m.)

For information on the Women’s Climb Nights, please contact Moriah Clock at mclock20@georgefox.edu.

Free rock-climbing classes offered at Hadlock

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Want to learn how to belay or climb the top rope-climbing wall at Hadlock? We have classes every day, Monday through Friday, at 7 p.m.!

The classes are completely free to students, employees and members. Please register by going here.

Have questions? Please email Austin Shirazi at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

Water will be shut off in EHS and Wood-Mar for two hours Friday morning

Monday, September 13th, 2021

On Friday, Sept. 17, we will have a planned water shutoff in EHS and Wood-Mar between 8 and 10 a.m. The water outage will not affect any other buildings. Restrooms will be available in Hoover and Lemmons during this time.

Thank you.