Greetings from Campus Recreation and the Hadlock Student Center! Although our in-person classes are limited to students only at this time, we are offering three virtual classes to staff and faculty for free.
Here are the details on the classes and registration:
Self-Defense, Krav Maga
Tuesdays & Thursdays (4-5 p.m.; ongoing)
Details here
Register here Note: The virtual self-defense class ends Feb. 25, but if you register, we will send you the recordings of the past six sessions.
The Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR) is this week, and it’s entirely online!
From Wednesday to Saturday, join us to learn from people like Eugene Cho and Esau McCaulley on how we as students and Christians can pursue anti-racism in our daily lives. Fill out this form to get information on sessions and post-SCORR debrief sessions led by Fox students and staff.
For students who want chapel credit, be sure to register for the events you’re attending on the iAttended app. Check out the SCORR schedule to decide what sessions to attend, and email Hannah Lee hlee17@georgefox.edu with any questions.
FoxTALE will be unavailable this morning (Tuesday)Â from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
Please plan to attend the panel discussions for Antipas Harris’ book, Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion?: How the Bible is Good News for People of Color.
This is a continuation of our fall book reading and discussion groups. We are pleased to have a panel of our own seminary faculty, along with the founder of the Civility Project, to engage key questions that you’ve raised either in this survey or would like to ask during the event.
The discussions are set for tomorrow (Tuesday) and will take place in both Bauman Auditorium (limited capacity) and online via Zoom.
Discussion 1: Support office personnel
Held from 1 to 2 p.m.
Human Resources, Plant Services, Registrar, Admissions, etc.
Discussion 2: Student-facing personnel
Held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Those working directly with students; faculty, area coordinators, etc.
One of the many perks for George Fox employees is access to the Hadlock Rental Center for use of outdoor recreation equipment. This comes at a very affordable cost that helps the rental center continue to thrive and grow for years to come.
We are seeking the input of current students, as well as faculty and staff, to help improve and develop the Hadlock Rental Center. Please complete this survey.
Interested in how to use the rental center and what we offer? Click here. Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).
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Andrea Byerley, from Disability & Accessibility Services, will host a session for faculty about academic accommodations this Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. via this Zoom link.
Get a tour of the AIM faculty portal, where faculty can log in to see all their students’ academic accommodations in one place. Learn how to complete testing contracts, upload exams etc.
There will be plenty of time for questions about anything to do with academic accommodations. Questions ahead of time? Contact Andrea at abyerley@georgefox.edu.
Campus Public Safety would like to remind the George Fox community of a few helpful safety tips. Because, while the Newberg campus is located in what is considered a generally safe location, we know that, unfortunately, crimes and emergencies can occur in any location and at any time of day.
We encourage everyone to program Campus Public Safety’s phone number into your cell phone right now so that it is available in case you need it. We are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 503-554-2090.
The following are some of the reasons why you may want to give us a call:
If you feel unsafe, please call our office so that we can escort you to your destination. Safety escorts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
In case of an emergency, first, call 911, and then call CPS; we can coordinate with emergency first responders to help direct them to your location.
Roadside assistance: We are happy to assist in unlocking your car or giving you a jump start if your battery is dead.
Locked out of your room? Campus policy requires that you first try calling a RA from your living area if you are locked out of your room. If you are unable to reach an RA, then you are welcome to call CPS and we will make our best effort to respond as soon as we are available.
Reporting crimes and accidents: If you need to report a crime or accident, we can connect you to the proper George Fox department or off-campus agency to complete and file a report.
A victim of a crime is never at fault and should not be blamed for his or her actions. For those who would like to know what precautions they can take in order to reduce the risk of victimization, we offer the following tips:
Let someone know where you are going, your expected travel time, and how long you plan on being in that location.
If you are running or walking in the evening, wear bright or reflective clothing to make yourself more visible to drivers and to help someone spot you faster in case of an emergency.
Also, if you are running or walking in the evening, go with someone or a group of people you trust. (If you choose this option, be sure to wear the appropriate face coverings.) Stay in well-lit, highly visible areas. Stay in familiar areas and avoid shortcuts.
Be aware of your surroundings and walk with purpose. Distractions like using your cell phone while walking can make you particularly vulnerable.
In regards to electronics, be sure that your phone is charged before traveling. Wear only one earbud while you walk and keep your volume low.
Do not leave valuable items in your car in an open view. Park in well-lit areas where it will be safe for you to return to at night. Take note of where you park so that you can easily locate your car again.
Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu. Campus Public Safety officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year!
Join Research and Instruction Librarian Andrea Abernathy online for a workshop covering the SCOPUS database. She’ll show you how to discover scholarship, track citations, and explore relevant journals with confidence.
The workshop will be held via Zoom on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Click here to register and for more information regarding future library workshops.Â
This semester, the library is offering a series of workshops to help the Fox community navigate our increasingly digital library environment. Each workshop will be taught by a different librarian, making them an excellent way to refresh your skills, learn something new, or hear an old concept in a new way.
This Wednesday, Feb. 17, marks the beginning of the season of Lent, the season in the Christian church when we remember the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness, fasting and praying, prior to the beginning of his ministry.
Many Christians choose to observe Lent by participating in an intentional spiritual practice, such as fasting, Scripture reading, prayer, generosity, or service. It is a season set aside for repentance and acknowledgment of human weakness, toward greater trust in the Savior.
The season of Lent begins on Wednesday, Feb. 17, and ends on Easter Sunday, April 4. The university pastors invite you to observe this time with us in one of the following ways:
Ash Wednesday
The university pastors will be available at two stations on campus for COVID-safe distribution of ashes. We will be at a table on the quad and outside of the SpiL House from noon to 1:30Â p.m.
Ash Wednesday Worship Service
Worship will be held from 4:30 to 5 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Due to limited seating, please reserve your spot on the iAttended app (undergrads only).
Lenten Scripture Reading Guide
This daily Scripture reading guide will be available on the SpiL webpage from Feb. 16 to April 4.
Life Groups
These seven-week Life Groups are available for undergraduates and begin the week after Ash Wednesday and conclude the week after Easter. We are offering digital groups and hybrid groups. Click here to learn more.
Holy Week opportunities
Questions or want to meet with a university pastor? Contact the Office of Spiritual Life (spirituallife@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2320). May the Lord bless you!
Richter Scholars Program Proposals are due Monday, March 1.
The program distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated, and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance, and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.
The purpose of these funds is to support educational research opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility.
For the purpose of this program, research is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool, or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted research methods
Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria by clicking here.
Faculty mentors: Please note that several important proposal elements and eligibility requirements have been recently updated. Please thoroughly read through all posted documentation as you work with your student mentee to prepare a proposal.
The Intercultural Resource Center is excited to announce the Reconciliation and Education Program!
Following this month’s SCORR conference, the IRC will host three two-week programs discussing racial reconciliation, anti-racist action steps, and dismantling oppressive systems.
These programs are a great opportunity to commit to learning more about anti-racism while earning two chapel credits! Apply here by Monday, Feb. 22.
With the extended weekend and the threat of poor weather, please visit here for updated hours for the Bridge Cafe and Canyon Commons for today (Saturday) through Tuesday, Feb. 16. Follow us on Instagram for updates as well.
An all-employee meeting will be made available for viewing on Wednesday, Feb. 17, after 3 p.m. The meeting will be posted at this link. Like previous meetings, the password to join is provided on the meeting site.
The Newberg and Portland campuses will be closed this Monday, Feb. 15,  for the mid-semester holiday. All offices, libraries and bookstores will be closed.
Although the Murdock Library will be closed, the 24-hour space will remain open.
One of the many perks for George Fox employees is access to the Hadlock Rental Center for use of outdoor recreation equipment. This comes at a very affordable cost that helps the rental center continue to thrive and grow for years to come.
We are seeking the input of current students, as well as faculty and staff, to help improve and develop the Hadlock Rental Center. Please complete this survey.Â
Interested in how to use the rental center and what we offer? Click here. Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).
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Today (Friday), the IT Service Desk will be working from home and available during normal hours via phone and email. In-person service will be available from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Service Desk in the Stevens Center.
Still in need of a Valentine’s gift? We will be selling Valentine’s Day care boxes on campus today (Friday) between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. We will be located between the Bruin Den and the library, near the flag pole, come rain or shine!
Our care boxes are only $10, and we have three different options to choose from. We have limited boxes and will continue selling until supplies run out, so get there early!
If you are worried about not getting a box in time, you can also reserve a box for a $5 holding fee. Gift your friends, significant other, or professor a Valentine’s box and support Fox students!
Join Research and Instruction Librarian Andrea Abernathy online for a workshop covering the SCOPUS database. She’ll show you how to discover scholarship, track citations, and explore relevant journals with confidence.
The workshop will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 2:30 p.m. Click here to register and for more information regarding future library workshops.
This semester, the library is offering a series of workshops to help the Fox community navigate our increasingly digital library environment. Each workshop will be taught by a different librarian, making them an excellent way to refresh your skills, learn something new, or hear an old concept in a new way.
With the extended weekend and the potentially icy weather, please visit here for updated hours for the Bridge Cafe and Canyon Commons from today (Friday) through Tuesday, Feb. 16. Follow us on Instagram for updates as well.
If you visited the university homepage today, you probably noticed some changes!
Marketing Communications has updated the style and content of the homepage as well as some other top-level pages and pages in the About, Undergraduate Admissions, and Giving sections of the website.
This is part of an ongoing project to give similar treatment to all pages on the public university website.
Due to the large number of web pages on the university website (around 5,000) and the extent of these changes, web pages will be re-worked and published in sections rather than all at once. This means that for now there will be some inconsistencies between pages in the new design and pages that haven’t been updated yet.
In this section-by-section approach, MarCom will be in touch with the departments and offices affected by updates in advance of any changes.
As part of this update, links in the website footer (the section at the bottom of each web page) have been updated. Some resource links that were located in the footer have been moved onto resource pages for distinct George Fox groups. The links to these resource pages can be found under the heading “Information For” in the footer.
If you have any questions or feedback about any of this, please contact Rob Leslie at rleslie@georgefox.edu.
