PT’s Achilles study offering $50 gift cards to participants

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

The physical therapy program is offering $50 gift cards for healthy participants without a history of an Achilles tendinopathy to take part in a study.

Please email sgarner17@georgefox.edu for more information.

Want to practice your Spanish?

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

Want to practice your Spanish? You are invited to join us at the Spanish Table/Mesa in Canyon Commons each Monday, anytime between noon and 1:30 p.m. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the entire time (lunch is not included).

Carson Tidland, a senior Spanish major, will be leading the discussion. Sessions will meet through Monday, Dec. 3. Both students and employees are welcome!

Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferd@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Don’t miss today’s lecture with Anglican Bishop Todd Hunter

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

George Fox is hosting Anglican Bishop Todd Hunter for a compelling lecture: “Taking Jesus Serious: A Teaching on Mark 1:14-15.” Join us after work today (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available to all students who attend.

Todd is the founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others and founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, California. He is author of Christianity Beyond Belief: Following Jesus for the Sake of Others, Giving Church Another Chance, The Outsider Interviews, The Accidental Anglican, and Our Favorite Sins.

Contact Nancy Schifferdecker (nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Be sure to RSVP for Tuesday’s staff lunch

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

On behalf of the Staff Development Committee, we’d like to invite staff to this month’s staff lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at noon in Canyon Commons 101 & 102. This month we will casually catch up with one another and celebrate “Back to School.”

The cost is $3 cash, check, debit or credit. Please RSVP using this form by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 13.

See you there!

Join in Spanish Chapel tonight in the FoxHole

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

Please join us for worship in Spanish tonight (Thursday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the FoxHole. We’ll worship, sing songs of praise, and share the Word in Spanish (and also share some snacks). ¡Te esperamos!

Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferd@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

All invited to celebrate Terri Crawford at her retirement party Sept. 26

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

Join us in celebration to bid bon voyage to Terri Crawford after 25 years of service as a financial aid counselor, compassionately assisting students and families.

Plan to gather in the Stevens Center Atrium on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

Terri plans to begin her retirement by setting off with her husband to put some major miles on their RV and enjoy a much-deserved leisurely start to their mornings.

Looking for a book club to join this fall?

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

Looking for a good book? Join one of our Diversity Book Discussion Groups, with Rebecca Hernandez, this fall. We’ll be reading and discussing Beyond Colorblind by Sarah Shin, in two separate sessions …

  • Newberg Campus – Meets in Stevens 121 Thursdays from Sept. 27 through Oct. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m.
  • Portland Center – Meets in PDS 290 Tuesdays on Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Rebecca is also offering an additional discussion group on the Newberg campus for the book Waking Up White by Debby Irving. The session will meet in Stevens 121 on Fridays (Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19) from 1 to 2 p.m.

Space is limited, so if you’re interested please sign up at this link.

Mail Services has limited hours today; Print Services closed

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

Mail Services and Print Services will be on limited hours today (Wednesday) due to Serve Day. Mail Services will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m.; Print Services will be closed.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver (rsilver@georgefox.edu).

Sign-ups are open for intramural sand volleyball tournament

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

Intramurals are are still going strong this month! We have another one to sign up for.

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a weekend sand volleyball tournament. It will run Saturday, Sept. 15, from 8 a.m. until we are done, and Sunday, Sept. 16, from 1 p.m. until we are done. The league is open for sign-ups in IMLeagues, so go find a team and sign up!

All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students.

Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Anglican Bishop Todd Hunter speaks on campus tomorrow

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

George Fox is hosting Anglican Bishop Todd Hunter for a compelling lecture: “Taking Jesus Serious: A Teaching on Mark 1:14-15.” Join us after work tomorrow (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available to all students who attend.

Todd is the founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others and founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, California. He is author of Christianity Beyond Belief: Following Jesus for the Sake of Others, Giving Church Another Chance, The Outsider Interviews, The Accidental Anglican, and Our Favorite Sins.

Contact Nancy Schifferdecker (nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Join in Contemplative Worship on Thursdays this semester

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

The university community is invited to join professor Paul Anderson and student Anastasia Reinhardt as they lead Contemplative Worship (or, unprogrammed worship after the manner of Friends) on Thursdays in Hoover 250. The gathering will meet each Thursday this semester from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m., and all are welcome.

The first five experiences will count for chapel elective credit if students desire. Our hope is that students develop spiritual sensitivity to the light of Christ within.

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

All invited to Spanish Chapel tomorrow in the FoxHole

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

Please join us for worship in Spanish tomorrow (Thursday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the FoxHole. We’ll worship, sing songs of praise, and share the Word in Spanish (and also share some snacks). ¡Te esperamos!

Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferd@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

PT team conducting research on bunions

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

The physical therapy research team is continuing its investigation on the big toe. This time, the focus is on bunions (hallux valgus). If you have a bunion, or two, our research team is interested in you! We will be collecting data on how bunions function.

If you’d like to know more or are interested in participating, please call Jamie at 503-803-8096.

Serve Day is tomorrow, rain or shine

Monday, September 10th, 2018

We’re looking forward to serving our community together with you tomorrow (Wednesday) – rain or shine! Remember to dress for the weather and bring along a water bottle you can refill. All Newberg employees (.5 FTE and above) should have received an email with an individual placement assignment.

The Serve Day kickoff celebration begins on the quad at 8:30 a.m. Employees may choose to swing by Canyon Commons anytime between 7 and 8:10 a.m. to pack a complimentary breakfast and pack a lunch (for $7).

After Serve Day, we’re celebrating with a free picnic meal for all George Fox students and staff members. Additional guests may purchase a meal ticket for $10.

This information can also be found on the Serve Day website.

PT’s Achilles study offering $50 gift cards to participants

Monday, September 10th, 2018

The physical therapy program is offering $50 gift cards for healthy participants without a history of an Achilles tendinopathy to take part in a study.

Please email sgarner17@georgefox.edu for more information.

Hadlock Student Center’s grand opening is coming next week

Monday, September 10th, 2018

The Hadlock Student Center will host a grand opening the week of Sept. 17. Thank you for your patience as we finalize construction and complete the permitting process with the city.

Stay tuned for an update with details for the grand opening event. We can’t wait to share this amazing facility with the campus community very soon!

AA meets on campus Wednesdays beginning Sept. 19

Monday, September 10th, 2018

Have you struggled with alcohol? Looking for some support? Feel free to attend the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meeting on campus. We meet each Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. during the fall semester in Roberts 168.

Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 19. All George Fox students, staff, faculty and administrators are welcome to attend. There is no fee to participate.

Questions? Contact Gregg Lamm at gregg.lamm@gmail.com.

Make plans to hear Anglican Bishop Todd Hunter speak Thursday

Monday, September 10th, 2018

George Fox is hosting Anglican Bishop Todd Hunter for a compelling lecture: “Taking Jesus Serious: A Teaching on Mark 1:14-15.” Join us after work this Thursday, Sept. 13, at 5:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available to all students who attend.

Todd is the founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others and founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, California. He is author of Christianity Beyond Belief: Following Jesus for the Sake of Others, Giving Church Another Chance, The Outsider Interviews, The Accidental Anglican, and Our Favorite Sins.

Contact Nancy Schifferdecker (nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Staff welcome to join colleagues at lunch Sept. 18

Monday, September 10th, 2018

On behalf of the Staff Development Committee, we’d like to invite staff to this month’s staff lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at noon in Canyon Commons 101 & 102. This month we will casually catch up with one another and celebrate “Back to School.”

The cost is $3 cash, check, debit or credit. Please RSVP using this form by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 13.

See you there!

Have shoulder pain? Have PT students check it out

Monday, September 10th, 2018

The physical therapy department is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the shoulder. If you have a problem with your shoulder or upper arm, our lab is the place to be!

Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to take care of your condition. Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session beginning at 12:30 p.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Roberts Center.

Please email or call Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up. We hope you can join us!