Do you know someone who deserves special “shout-out” recognition at the February all-employee meeting? Please take a moment to share the success of your colleague using this form.
Mark your calendar for next week’s all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, in Canyon Commons (with live streaming in PDS 160).
The School of Physical Therapy is hosting its third annual Health and Wellness Week March 11-16.
This event is designed to involve Newberg and surrounding communities through nutrition, back care, behavioral health, and exercise classes. The week will end with a fun pool party for kids.
Classes are free and open to the public. Click here to learn more and register for the events.
Questions? Contact Tyler Cuddeford at tcuddeford@georgefox.edu.
All are invited to the 2019 Spring Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 5, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Nijay K.Gupta’s lecture, “People of Faith: Why the First Christians Called Themselves ‘Believers,'” will focus on why followers of Jesus adopted the label “believers†in reference to their identity, and even referred to their religion as “the faith.â€Â What significance did this pose for them? Was it primarily about “beliefs,†or something more? Gupta will explore these important historical questions and also address the relevance this discussion has for Christian identity today.
Gupta is the recipient of the 2017-18 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship and is an associate professor of New Testament at Portland Seminary.Â
Come early, between 5 and 6 p.m., and check out the work of our Richter Student Scholars and Steinfeldt Peace Scholars at a symposium in the Hoover lobby. Students will present their research and peace projects in a conversational poster format. Refreshments will be served.
Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
All are invited to a special presentation, “Real Conversations on Emergency Preparedness,†featuring disaster preparedness expert Steven Eberlein, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. on Monday, March 4, in Bauman Auditorium.
In 2018, Eberlein and co-owner Lydia Ledgerwood launched Tipping Point Resilience, a preparedness communications consultancy that specializes in earthquakes. The company is dedicated to creating enduring cultures of preparedness that can be owned, sustained and propagated by its partners and audience participants.
For more information on the presentation, contact Brett Meyers, coordinator of student programs, at bmeyers@georgefox.edu.
Join us for a Nutrition Matters cooking demonstration today (Wednesday) in Canyon Commons from 5 to 6 p.m.
You will learn how to make “Delectable Desserts,” receive the recipe and a sample. We look forward to seeing you there!
Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu.
Join us in Bauman Auditorium for the Winter Choir Concert this Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m.
The concert features George Fox University’s vocal ensembles – the Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale – with a guest performance from Sam Barlow High School’s Concert Choir. All are welcome, and admission is free.
Questions? Contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu.
Are you curious about grad school? Are you wondering, “What is the difference between counseling, social work, and psychology?” or “How do I know which degree to pursue?” or “Where do I get started?”
Come to our dinner and presentation tomorrow (Thursday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to chat with us. We want to help you explore what degree can best fit your career goals, how to shop grad programs, and how to prepare yourself to stand out as an applicant.
Click here to RSVP. Faculty, if you know of students whom you think might be interested, please tell them about this opportunity.
Questions? Contact Cristina Schmitt at cschmitt@georgefox.edu.
The women’s basketball team is headed to the Northwest Conference Tournament, and you can catch the action right here at Miller Gymnasium. The Bruins take on the Linfield Wildcats tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m.
The winning team will play on Saturday, Feb. 23, for an automatic berth to the NCAA Division IIIÂ Tournament. Support your Bruins this Thursday!
Questions? Contact us at sportsmarketing@georgefox.edu.
All are invited to Rick Avramenko’s talk, “When Toleration Becomes a Vice: Thoughts from Aristotle,†tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.Â
Avramenko is a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; the Chair of Integrated Liberal Studies, a great books program; the director of the Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy; and author of multiple books, including Courage: The Politics of Life and Limb (Notre Dame, 2011), Dostoevsky’s Political Philosophy (2013), and Aristocratic Souls in Democratic Times (2018).
Questions? Contact Mark Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.
All are invited to the university’s annual Dalton Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 11, in Bauman Auditorium. This year’s lecture, “Two Degrees of Separation: Climate Change and the Pursuit of Truth in a Post-truth World†will be presented by Richard L. Lindroth, the Vilas Distinguished Achievement professor of ecology and recent associate dean of research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Lindroth’s presentation will explore the fundamental premises of science, how humans engage with facts, and how to improve science communication across ideological, cultural and tribal divisions for the betterment of humanity and the sake of the world.
Following his presentation, a George Fox student research poster session and dessert reception will take place in the Bauman lobby.
Lindroth will also speak in a class in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 11, presenting a lecture entitled “What Can Chemistry Tell Us about Ecology? Insights into the Ecological and Evolutionary Success of an Iconic Forest Tree Species.†All are welcome to this event as well.
For more on the presentation and the Dalton Lecture Series, visit this link.
Questions? Contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.
The library will be having a student employee training event on Friday, Feb. 22. Therefore, the 24-hour space will not be available from 5 to 7 p.m. The space will be reopened for the night at 7 p.m.
Questions? Contact Patty Vanier at pvanier@georgefox.edu.
A tour of George Fox University’s newest building, the 48,000-square-foot Hadlock Student Center, will be part of the Friday, March 1, meeting of the George Fox University Legacy League.
In a change of format from the usual talk or performance presentation, the event will offer a “show and tell†of the newly opened building just steps away from the luncheon location in the school’s Canyon Commons dining hall. The meeting of the support organization, formerly the George Fox University Auxiliary, starts at noon and is open to the public.
The cost is $10 at the door, and reservations must be made by Tuesday, Feb. 26, by calling Judy Woolsey at 503-538-7314 or Connie Magee at 503-927-5011.
Speaking and guiding the tour will be Rob Simpson, director of campus recreation.
Join the Health and Human Performance department as we begin a running training program for students and employees.
The training program is designed to prepare students, faculty and staff for a 5K, 10K or half marathon of their choice. It’s open to all levels, with different route options provided each week depending on goal distance, level of experience, and/or time constraints for that given day. If you are unable to make a scheduled group run, please contact the HHP department to learn about other training plan options.
If you already have a race in mind, that’s great. If not, the group will plan to run the Rip City Race for the Roses together on Sunday, April 28, in Portland. Click here for information on registering for that race.
The training group will meet on Mondays at 5 p.m., Wednesdays at 4 p.m., and Fridays at noon in front of the HHP offices. If different times are needed, please contact Mary Imboden at mimboden@georgefox.edu and she will try to coordinate with other runners who want to run at that time of day.
The School of Physical Therapy is excited to host Dr. Patricia L. Scheets, director of quality and clinical outcomes for Infinity Rehab, on Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Hoover 105 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Scheets will present the topic “What’s the Big Deal About the Movement System?†The purpose of this lecture is to provide insight to the most recent work related to the movement system, particularly the work of Dr. Scheets and of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy.
Everyone is encouraged to attend this free event. Light refreshments will be served.
Questions? Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu.
In honor of Black History Month, the Intercultural Life Office is partnering with the Black Student Union to put on Koinonia this Friday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons.
This month our discussion topic is “Our Roots Run Deep.” We will spend some time unpacking the importance of knowing one’s history and how this can shape one’s future.
We will have snacks and elective chapel credit available. Hope to see you all there!
Questions? Contact Kaheela Reid at kreid15@georgefox.edu.
Please join us in saying farewell to Jen Macnab, who is leaving us after 10 years of service to the university. A reception for Jen will be held at the Portland Center on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. in PDS 285B.
If you are unable to join us and wish to share your memories and well wishes with Jen, you can send a card to Britny Scholz, Box #P110, or send an electronic message here. Questions? Contact Britny at bscholz@georgefox.edu.
Are you interested in going whitewater rafting on the Clackamas River?
Join us on 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.
Registration is open now for spring intramurals!
5-on-5 basketball, floor hockey, and Ultimate frisbee are all open for registration until March 3. Sign up on IMLeagues.com.
Questions? Contact studentcenter@georgefox.edu.
The works of Beethoven and Chopin will be performed on the George Fox stage when Bösendorfer Educational Artist Kenn Willson presents his “Encounters with Beethoven and Chopin†concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in Bauman Auditorium.
Students and employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased for $12 (general admission), $8 (seniors and alumni) and $6 (students and children under 12). They may be purchased online at this link or by calling the school’s box office at 503-554-3844.
Willson will perform Beethoven’s Ecossaises Dances, German Dance #1, Sonata Op. 31 #3, Movement 2 (Scherzo), Sonata Op. 27 #2 (“Moonlightâ€) and Ode to Joy. His Chopin repertoire includes Prelude Op. 28 #4, Prelude Op. 28 #6, and Ballade, Op. 47.
More on the concert is available on this webpage.
Peggy Fowler, a 1973 George Fox University graduate in chemistry and math, loves George Fox and is eager to come back to campus to talk to students at the next Industry Insiders tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.
All are invited to come hear about Peggy’s remarkable professional life and how she broke the glass ceiling. If you plan to come, please RSVP here.
Peggy began her tenure at Portland General Electric in 1974 as a chemist in the company’s analytical lab and went on to manage almost every major area of the company before becoming PGE’s first female CEO in 2000. A subsidiary of ENRON at the time, Peggy guided PGE through scandal and the biggest bankruptcy in U.S. history.
Questions? Contact Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu.
