Monday, November 20th, 2023
Would you like to get better at helping people embrace disagreements as opportunities to make life better, more just and less polarized?
Come to a highly interactive workshop, “From Walls to Bridges: Building Skills to Reduce Polarization and Bridge Community Divides,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road). You will learn to stay calm amid disagreement, listen actively, unleash curiosity, ask powerful questions, and share your own views more effectively.
This event is co-sponsored by the George Fox Civility Project and the local United as Neighbors group (especially its Community Conversations team). For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, November 20th, 2023
The Department of Art and Design is launching its third photo contest to remember John Bennett. John impacted our community for nearly 15 years until his untimely death in 2017.
If you are a current or former student of George Fox, submit your best “It’s All About the Light” photograph via this entry form. The winner will receive a ThinkTank bag for their photo gear!
The contest will close on Thursday, Nov. 30.
If you have any questions, reach out to Adam Long at along@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, November 20th, 2023
The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for the spring of 2024. The program will last from the week of Jan. 29 through the week of March 18. Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes.
This spring, our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom (this provides access for our George Fox Digital students). Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be SPIL-credit eligible in order to encourage students to engage in spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and provide ongoing community.
To sign up, please fill out this form by Jan. 3.
Please email Cyndi at cmurillo@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
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Monday, November 20th, 2023
George Fox Doctor of Physical Therapy students are conducting a study, “A Biomechanical Analysis of the Floor Transfer in Community-Dwelling Older Adults,” with principal investigators Lyndsay Stutzenberger and Tyler Whited. We are interested in how older adults get up from the floor.
To participate in our study, you must
- Be 50 to 80 years of age
- Live independently or in an assisted living facility
- Be able to walk independently at least 15 feet with or without an assistive device
- Take a cognitive test
- Be willing to attempt to get up from a chair and from the floor
- Have no diagnosis of a neurological condition, current illness, or health issue that would make performing study activities unsafe.
Potential participants who meet the above criteria will come to the Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where you will be asked to sign an informed consent form, answer questions on a questionnaire, perform a short cognitive test, and have your vitals (blood pressure and heart rate) taken. Depending on the results of these assessments, you may or may not be eligible for the study.
If eligible, you’ll be asked to participate in one testing session that takes up to one hour approximately. During testing sessions you will fill out questionnaires and be asked to attempt to stand up from a chair without using your arms and get up from the floor.
You will not be paid for being in this study or reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to or from the George Fox campus.
You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.
If interested in participating, schedule an appointment for testing by calling 503-554-2463 or emailing Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, November 20th, 2023
The Murdock Library will be closed Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 23-25, and will reopen at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26. The 24-hour space will remain open.
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Sunday, November 19th, 2023
Calling all faculty, staff and administrators! Come join Bon Appetit for some hot chocolate to start your week!
We will have hot chocolate available for employees this morning (Monday) on the Stevens Center patio starting at 8 a.m. until we run out. Swing on by!
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Sunday, November 19th, 2023
We are in need of helping hands! Can you spare some time this upcoming season to assist with this year’s Christmas Extravaganza on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.?
Volunteer to help deck the halls, serve at activity stations, or clean up. Anyone willing to chip in, please fill out this Christmas Volunteer Sign-up Form. If you have any questions, please contact Faith McKee at fmckee@georgefox.edu.
Thank you!
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Sunday, November 19th, 2023
As we near year-end, George Fox fans and supporters are sending in donations to their favorite programs on campus! If your department receives a donation directly from a donor, please bring it immediately to the advancement office for processing into your designated fund to ensure timely receipting to donors. We are located on the third floor of the Stevens Center.
This is the case for any time of year! Supporters who want to make an online donation can do so at giving.georgefox.edu, where they can enter their designation into the designation box.
If you have any questions, contact Gwyn Curtis at gcurtis@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, November 19th, 2023
The Richter Scholars program is accepting a second round of proposals which will be due Monday, Jan 22, 2024, by 5 p.m.
The Richter Scholars 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 at this link.
All submissions will be electronic. The Smartsheet link can be found on the website linked above.
For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, November 19th, 2023
Please join in hearing from Marlee Baker on the topic of discrimination, segregation and displacement that shaped early Oregon, and explore how this history continues to affect housing patterns today. Marlee is a George Fox social work graduate who has professional experience in housing discrimination history and fair housing law.
“Diversity Dialogue: History of Housing Discrimination in Oregon” will be presented in Hoover 103 on Monday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m.
Feel free to direct any questions to Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, November 19th, 2023
Christmas is just around the corner, and we in mail services want to make sure your packages get to your loved ones on time. Below are the shipping dates you need to send packages by in order to be assured they will arrive by Christmas.
- Saturday, Dec. 16: USPS Ground Advantage Service
- Monday, Dec. 18: Priority Mail Service
- Wednesday, Dec. 20: Priority Mail Express Services (must be processed in downtown post office)
Please be mindful of any weather conditions where the packages are going, as that may delay the delivery date. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, November 19th, 2023
Shop the Bruin Store’s online “Friends and Family Sale” Nov. 22-27! Get 20% off one item, 25% off two items, and 30% off three or more items.
Sale includes favorites like Champion apparel, MV Sport and more! Exclusions apply. Visit GeorgeFoxShop.com for all your gift-giving needs!
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Sunday, November 19th, 2023
Today (Monday) is the last day to bring food donations to support families at Edwards Elementary School as part of the Social Work Club’s Thanksgiving food drive. Please drop non-perishable items off at Roberts 215. Freshman and juniors are competing with sophomores and seniors; the team that brings in the most food will win a prize!
Also, be sure to join the Social Work Club for “Friendsgiving” dinner in Roberts 170 tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. Spend time together while assembling “grab bags” for our community with the food donations we’ve been collecting these past few weeks.
Food will be provided, and extra credit will be available for social work majors who come help out. We hope to see you there!
Email Sophia at scastillo23@georgefox.edu with any questions.
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Sunday, November 19th, 2023
Please consider bringing your grocery bags to the Bruin Community Pantry. You can drop them off at the food bank in Roberts 109 at your convenience. The space is open as long as Roberts is open.
Thank you!
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Thursday, November 16th, 2023
Help us spread Christmas cheer throughout campus this season! You are encouraged to sign up your department or office for our Christmas decoration “Deck the Halls” competition.
Whether you turn your space into a winter wonderland or put up a Charlie Brown tree, all are welcome to participate in this event. To sign up to be a part of the contest, complete this form. Decorations must be ready to be reviewed by Thursday, Nov. 30.
Interested in being on the committee for the Christmas decoration contest? Fill out the second half of this form to let us know you are interested. Email Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu with questions.
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Thursday, November 16th, 2023
Come celebrate Thanksgiving with the Society of Women Engineers, our engineering ambassadors, the Rocket Team, and the prototype lab by bringing your favorite people and dish to our gathering this Monday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. in the Maker Hub.
Let us know if you are coming by filling out this RSVP. See you there!
Contact Yolanda Diaz Salgado with any questions at ydiazsalgado20@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, November 16th, 2023
Are there special people in your life who deserve some gratitude? Let’s not just feel thankful, but show it!
The Arts and Crafts Club and Kindness Club welcome everyone to join us for our Thanksgiving Craft Night. We will be writing gratitude cards and creating some festive fall art! Spend a cozy evening watching Charlie Brown, sipping on hot chocolate and apple cider, and eating sweet treats.
Swing by Klages 232 between 4 and 7 p.m. today (Friday) to take part in our event. All are welcome, including employees!
Feel free to contact Lilly at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
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Thursday, November 16th, 2023
University Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course March 2-3, 2024. It is open to the public, and George Fox students and employees can participate at a discounted rate!
The course is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills that will be helpful for anyone who spends a lot of time outside. You can register here.
If you have questions, contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
George Fox Christmas cards for the 2023 season are now available to order! The cost will depend on the size of the order we place. The order will be placed on Tuesday, Nov. 28.
Please have your request submitted by the end of the day Monday, Nov. 27. Brandy Donovant in the marketing communications office will email you when the cards have arrived and are ready to be picked up.
To place your order, please fill out this form. Contact Brandy with any questions at bdonavant@georgefox.edu.
Rejoice in the Lord always!
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Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday and the university closing on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, Accounts Payable will be processing the check run on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Please take note of the following deadline:
All payment requests received by Friday, Nov. 17, at 5 p.m. will be included in the Nov. 21 check run. All other requests received after Nov. 17 will be included in our regularly scheduled check run on Nov. 30.
Questions? Please contact us at accountspayable@georgefox.edu. Happy Thanksgiving!
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