Ever have one of those days when things don’t quite go as planned? President Robin Baker had one of them recently, and the experience served as a reminder to “go with the flow” when things don’t necessary go your way.
You can read his blog piece about getting “stuck in the mud” here.
The Office for Spiritual Life will be hosting two Ash Wednesday services tomorrow (Wednesday).
From 10 to 10:30 a.m. we will gather in Canyon Commons 103. At 7 p.m. we will gather in Bauman Auditorium for our Ash Wednesday Vespers chapel. All are welcome as we begin the season of Lent together in worship.
Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth at jnolingauth@georgefox.edu.
Come celebrate our five-year history at an open house tomorrow (Wednesday) between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. in the Steven’s atrium.
Special remarks will be shared by IDEA Center founders Brad Lau, vice president for student life, and Bill Buhrow, dean of student services. The premiere showing of our new video, created by our own George Fox students, will be at 4 p.m. Cupcakes and beverages will be served.
Questions? Contact Grace Tissell at gtissell@georgefox.edu.
The William Penn Honors Program will be hosting an Ash Wednesday service tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9 a.m. in the Prayer Chapel. Sean Flannery, pastor at Church of the Vine in Newberg, will be leading the service according to the Anglican liturgy in the Book of Common Prayer. Please come join us!
Questions? Contact Javier Garcia at jgarcia@georgefox.edu.
Crepes for a Cause is partnering with Costa Coffee tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. Come out to the quad for a yummy breakfast of crepes and coffee from 8 to 11 a.m.
Crepes are only $3 for all-inclusive toppings. All proceeds from the crepes will support the SpiL Romania trip, and the net profit from the coffee goes toward a Costa Rican orphanage, Hogar de Vida. So, fill your tummy this Wednesday morning by supporting some good causes!
Questions? Contact Maya Burgess at mburgess17@georgefox.edu.
Are you interested in going whitewater rafting on the Clackamas River?
Join us March 9 or 16 as we gear up for a fun day on the river with YD Adventures. The trip cost is $20 plus travel expenses, which will be determined by the total number of people going ($5-$10). Sign up through IMLeagues.com.Â
This will be an all-day outing, so participants will need to pack a lunch and bring a change of clothes. Wetsuits and other river gear will be provided by YD Adventures.
Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.
A training session for Cascade Server, the system used to edit the university website, will be offered on Thursday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to noon.
This basic-level session is tailored for editors who have either not edited the website before or need a refresher on using the software. The session will be held in the computer lab in the Newberg library basement. To sign up, please use this form.
Questions? Contact Peter Crackenberg at pcrackenberg@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2138.
Help us celebrate National Social Work Month and our BSW program reaffirmation! Come to the Meridian Street House this Friday, March 8, from noon to 2 p.m. for dessert, drinks, drawings and prizes. All are invited!
Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.
Do you know a senior who demonstrates outstanding service as a servant leader on campus or in the community? You can honor that person and the activity of voluntary service by nominating him or her for the C.W. Perry Servant Leadership Award.
In order for your nominee to qualify, this nomination form must be received by Friday, March 22.
The trustees of the Barney II and Moore Foundations have established the C.W. Perry Servant Leadership Award at George Fox University to reward leadership in the area of community and ministry service.
Only seniors (graduating in May 2019) are eligible for award consideration. Up to four $1,000 awards will be given annually. Each award recipient will be required to set aside $250 of this gift to the charitable organization of his or her choice. The remaining $750 will be distributed to the award recipient in the form of a cash award.
If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.
What kind of city do you want Newberg to be in the next 20 years? What steps should local governments, organizations and businesses take to get there?
These are among the questions being asked by a city of Newberg group seeking input on the future of the town. To share your thoughts, take this short survey. It should only take five to 10 minutes.
The university community is invited to a lecture featuring Robert P. George at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, in Bauman Auditorium. George will be speaking on “Civic Virtues and the Constitution: The Founders’ Plan to Protect Liberty and Prevent Tyranny.â€
Don’t miss this compelling lecture from one of the nation’s preeminent and influential conservative Christian thinkers, an award-winning teacher, and top scholar in ethics, law, politics and philosophy.
George is the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. More information can be found here.
Questions? Contact Nancy Schifferdecker at nschifferdecher@georgefox.edu.
We invite the George Fox community to join our university pastors for a special Ash Wednesday Service this Wednesday, March 6, at 10 a.m. in Canyon Commons 102.
We will be reciting Scriptures and a litany, and will offer the opportunity to receive ashes. All students, faculty and staff are welcome.
For more information, please contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
Want to learn more about sustainable investing?
TIAA is bringing Brendan Horgan, managing director for Nuveen, to George Fox. He will be giving a presentation on Thursday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to noon in Roberts Center 120.
Come learn about opportunities in responsible investing, responsible investing genesis and growth, and why it’s important to practice responsible investing
Please sign up using this link. Act quickly, as space is limited.
Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.
A group of Master of Social Work students are teaming up with CycleBar to host a cycling class to raise money for Compassion First. Compassion First is a Beaverton-based organization that helps victims of sex trafficking in Indonesia by funding rescues, offering safe aftercare, and empowering the women and children in their future endeavors.
Come party with us at CycleBar Tanasbourne (2110 NE Allie Ave., Unit 608 in Hillsboro) this Saturday, March 9, at 1 p.m. as we cycle to upbeat music and support a good cause at the same time. The class costs $25 and all of the proceeds go to Compassion First. Towels and shoes will be provided, as well as post-ride snacks!
Cyclists new to CycleBar need to first register here. Then log out and register for a bike and donate here.
Questions? Contact Mickina Biagi at mbiagi14@georgefox.edu.
Would you like to be better prepared to deal with a natural disaster? Are you ready if and when the “Big One” strikes? Come hear Steven Eberlein, disaster preparedness expert, talk about emergency preparedness today (Monday) at 4 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.Â
Eberlein was living in Sri Lanka in 2004 when a 9.1 subduction zone earthquake off the coast of Indonesia triggered a massive tsunami that took 230,000 lives in more than a dozen countries circling the Indian Ocean. As an aid worker, he was active witnesses to one of the largest multi-national relief efforts in history, starting from its earliest hours. Steven now works full time to educate audiences on the power of earthquakes and what can be done to be prepared for them.
For more information on the presentation, contact Brett Meyers, coordinator of student programs, at bmeyers@georgefox.edu.
The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers with a complicated medical history to participate in a practice screening session on Wednesday, March 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Roberts Center.
In this session, our second-year DPT students will practice interviewing volunteers on their medical history paperwork and medication list.
To sign up or if you have questions, contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.
Applications are now being accepted for 2019-20 ARC consultants. If you know students who write well, are thoughtful learners, and desire to support peers in their academic success, please encourage them to apply.
Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply; representation from multiple disciplines strengthens the ARC’s ability to support a wide range of students. Applications are due by Friday, March 15, at 5 p.m. Application instructions are available at the ARC application page and on Handshake.
Send the names of promising candidates to Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu. Those students who are recommended will be contacted and invited to apply.
Learn strategies to manage and overcome your stress and anxiety. Develop the skills to be free from unnecessary worry and fear.
The Health and Counseling Center is now offering stress management classes on Thursdays from 5 to 6:15 p.m. on the following dates:
Please call the Health and Counseling Center at 503-554-2340 to sign up for a class.
The Art and Design Department presents our Student Art Exhibition! The shows will be up in both Lindgren Gallery and Minthorne Gallery from March 4 to April 12.
We will be hosting an opening reception in Lindgren Gallery today (Monday) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Come and see the talented work students have done.
If you have any questions, please contact Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu.
It’s on to the second round for our women’s basketball team! Come cheer on the Bruins today (Saturday) as we take on Washington University in the NCAA Division III Tournament! The game tips off at 5 p.m. on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
We will host a viewing party in the Hadlock Student Center lobby for those who wish to cheer on the Bruins together. It begins at 4:45 p.m. and lasts until about 7 p.m. A nacho bar is included. Students, employees and community members are all welcome!
George Fox earned a spot in today’s game with an 85-53 victory over Greenville in Friday’s first round.
Questions? Contact sportsmarketing@georgefox.edu.
