Mail Services requires that all outgoing department mail and packages must be accompanied with the department’s chart of accounts string (Example: 54610 – 10000 – ##### – UG### – NBG).
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
Get your tickets for this year’s luau and take a flight with us to Hawaii!
The Hawaii Club is hosting our annual luau tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101. We will have delicious luau food, hula performances, live music from your very own George Fox staff and students, raffles, and games! Come join us to feel the aloha and get a glimpse of the Hawaii culture.
Ticket prices are:
Tickets will be sold until the start of luau. Please contact Morgan Joy Igaya at migaya21@georgefox.edu with any questions or to purchase tickets.
In celebration of Women’s History Month (March), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled recommendations for engagement. Check them out here.
This resource lists groups here on campus to join, events here at George Fox to take part in, a playlist to listen to, movies to watch – and more. Be sure to check it out as you engage and celebrate this month!
Happy Women’s History Month, George Fox!
PS: As always, please let us know what we’re missing! You can submit recommendations for this month (or other months) here.
The university’s performing arts department will present our spring musical, Bright Star, in Wood-Mar Auditorium this week. Here are our showtimes:
For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting our website at georgefox.edu/box-office. Student tickets are free for Thursday night; staff tickets are free for any night.
When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own seat.
Open captioning will be offered during the Thursday performance.
If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.
Providence Health Plan members: Don’t forget to mark your calendars and join us tomorrow (Tuesday) for another Tuesday Health Talk live virtual session at noon.
In this session, we’ll learn more about Providence Express care, what conditions Express Care can treat, how to utilize the service, and how much a visit will cost. See you there!
To learn more and find out how to join the session, see this document.
Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.
Starting Monday, March 18, the Open Study Table will have a few new hours and another location. The following is the new schedule with times and room locations for that week (March 18-21):
There will be no Open Study Table during spring break or finals week. If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
The Undiscovered C.S. Conference happening Sept. 5-8 is still accepting proposals for short papers! Paper topics, guidelines and submission details can be found on The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference website. The deadline for proposal submissions is March 31.
Questions or inquiries prior to submission may be directed to Dr. Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.
If you are not interested in submitting a paper proposal but would like to attend the conference, register on the website linked above. Registration is free for George Fox students and employees!
With the arrival of Daylight Saving Time, be aware that, each year, the time change causes numerous injuries. Most individuals get about 40 minutes to one hour less sleep during the first several days of the change. This raises the probability of a workplace injury for three out of 100 individuals. Here are some tips to make the transition a little easier.
Daylight Saving Time is also a good time to check smoke or carbon monoxide detectors. Remember to inspect and restock your first aid kit at home or in your vehicle.
If you have any questions, contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.
Interested in buying a home? Register for this Canopy webinar to get an overview of what debt to income ratios are and why they are important to lenders. Join in at 9:30 a.m. this Thursday, March 14.
The session also discusses what kind of income can be used to qualify for a home loan and how is it calculated. In addition, you’ll learn tips to improve your debt to income ratios.
Are you approaching retirement? Want advice on budgeting or taxes? Nationwide’s Retirement Teaching Thursday sessions answer all questions you may possibly have!
Tune in this Thursday, March 14, at 11:30 a.m. to unlock the secrets to social security’s potential. You can learn more about the webinar series here and register for particular webinars here.
Curious about the benefits of intermittent fasting? Join a Providence Healthy Bites episode to learn more.
The episode explores various aspects of intermittent fasting, including its underlying science, benefits and practical applications. The conversation sheds light on the metabolic and physiological impacts of fasting, contrasting various fasting methods and highlighting their potential health benefits.
The podcast is available on-demand here. Be sure to check it out!
Elevate your fitness journey with our Power Cycle class, now featuring cycling paired with strength training using light weights for your arms.
Begin with a high-energy cycling segment, boosting cardiovascular endurance and stamina. Seamlessly transition to strength exercises that engage various muscle groups, toning your body. Whether you’re aiming to enhance cardiovascular health, build strength, or achieve a well-rounded fitness routine, this class ensures a comprehensive, enjoyable, and empowering experience.
You can sign up here. The class meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Hadlock. Come join us!
Email fitness@georgefox.edu with any questions.
How can you best serve the community? Our business communication group here at George Fox is offering the opportunity for you to make a quick donation for a great cause here in Newberg. The money you donate will be used for purchasing clothing and food items that will go toward Love INC.
Love INC is an organization designed to support those who are less fortunate or suffer from homelessness in the local community.
Click this link to send in your donations, and reach out to Samuel Reeves at sreeves22@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Grab your friends and sign up for the 2024 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.!
The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. This includes a free T-shirt if you sign up by Tuesday, March 19. Sign up at this link.
All proceeds go toward the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.
Questions? Contact Hannah Quinn at hbusch15@georgefox.edu.
Join the Department of Language and Literature for an amazing opportunity to hear about the experience of being an author and a person of faith in today’s publishing industry. We’ve invited back one of our own, former George Fox professor Guadalupe Garcia McCall, to speak on the topic.
Come participate in this event promoting understanding and excellence in the writing field while staying true to faith. Join us at 3 p.m. this Wednesday, March 13, in Minthorn 200. We can’t wait to see you there!
Feel free to email Susana Barnreuther-Martinez at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Today (Friday) is the last day to sign up for the spring season of intramural sports! Sign-ups are open until 11:59 p.m. tonight. You can sign up on IMLeagues. The sports that will be running are:
Feel free to reach out to Maclairen Magruder at mmagruder20@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The university’s marketing team is in search of a yellow bicycle for a video shoot taking place on Wednesday, April 3. If you have one we would love to borrow it for the day!
Please email Ellaynah at ebrown21@georgefox.edu if you have the yellow bicycle we are searching for.
Looking for a sweet new backpack for your Juniors Abroad trip? Stop by Hadlock during our “Gearage Sale” (March 6-12), and pick up some sweet gear at a great price!
The sale has more than backpacks, too! Come by and check out our selection of clothing, outdoor gear, longboards, paddleboards, and much more!
Feel free to contact Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.
In the spirit of “reduce, reuse, recycle,” the Arts & Crafts Club and Stewards of Sustainability Club are hosting an upcycling event where we will have a few crafts to create art out of old materials! We’ll be gathering from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) in Brougher Hall.
Projects will include:
All are welcome to join! If you’re interested, please sign up here and start collecting (clean) plastic trash to bring!
Feel free to reach out to Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters, and sewists! The “Needle Nerds” will be hosting a crafting community drop-in event on Wednesday, April 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Murdock 103.
A “Needle Nerd” host will be present for the duration of the event, but you are invited to come and go, bring your lunch, or just come sit and talk “needle nerdery” as you are able.
Bring your latest project; all small crafts and abilities are welcome!
Please feel free to contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu with any questions.
