Make plans to attend an all-employee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24 (note new date), from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons. The event will also be live-streamed in Room 160 at the Portland Center.
If you have any questions you’d like to be addressed at the meeting, send them to Rob Westervelt (rwesterv@georgefox.edu).
Thank you!
The Intercultural Resource Center is hosting the second annual Voices Conference at George Fox on Oct. 20-21! This multicultural leadership conference is open to people from all backgrounds and cultures. Our vision is to create space for students, faculty, staff and community members to engage in meaningful conversations about being multicultural leaders in an increasingly diverse society.
We will feature keynote speaker Leroy Barber, who will join other nationally renowned speakers in leading workshops and discussions regarding social justice, leadership and diversity. You can register here. For more information about specific times and locations, check out our event page.
Students: There is chapel credit and chapel elective credit offered for attending this event; the amount will vary based upon participation in both Friday and Saturday’s activities (Friday worship: two chapel credits; Saturday workshops: one credit elective per session, up to four elective credits total).
Contact Rachel Leong (rleong16@georgefox.edu) or the Intercultural Resource Center (irc@georgefox.edu)Â if you have questions.
Hope to see you there!
A few weeks ago Marketing Communications migrated www.georgefox.edu (not athletics.georgefox.edu, blogs.georgefox.edu, etc.) from using the insecure HTTP protocol (e.g. http://www.georgefox.edu/) to the secure HTTPS protocol (e.g. https://www.georgefox.edu).
Now we need to update links to www.georgefox.edu in our emails and other materials.
This just requires adding an “s” to the protocol to make this change (e.g. http://www.georgefox.edu/ -> https://www.georgefox.edu/).
This change needs to be made in all digital media that links to www.georgefox.edu: emails, email signatures, saved text to be pasted into emails, PDFs, links on other websites (not links *on* www.georgefox.edu), etc.
In print materials, it’s still fine to use URLs that do not include the protocol (e.g. georgefox.edu/visit).
Please take a moment to update links to www.georgefox.edu in any digital media you manage.
Questions? Email Peter Crackenberg at pcrackenberg@georgefox.edu.
George Fox alumni, current students and employees are invited to hear from business industry expert Mike Van Wyk on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in Portland Center’s Room 155.
Mike has more than 20 years of consumer research and brand-building experience at large companies like Proctor Gamble and currently is the VP of customer research and insights for Capital Group. He will speak on the topic of purpose-driven brand building. A Q&A session will follow.
Coffee and desserts will be served. The event is free, but please register here. The event is being hosted by the College of Business and the Business Leadership Society.
Come join Portland Seminary’s Leah Payne as she hosts a “Turning the Page” session with The Saint John’s Bible this Friday, Oct. 13, from 4 to 4:20 p.m. in the Special Collections Room in the upstairs of the Murdock Learning Resource Center on the Newberg campus. All are welcome!
Jared and Samantha Friesen, team leaders who work for the nonprofit organization PornScar, are coming to campus tomorrow (Thursday) to share their testimonies and to speak about how pornography proves to be harmful in many ways.
Jared and Samantha are married and have both struggled with addictions to pornography. They long to reach out and inform people about pornography and help those who struggle with an addiction to it. The goal of PornScar is to “Get Free, Stay Free & Free Others.†Also, our guests will share how pornography fuels sex-trafficking. So come and learn all about it!
We’ll meet from 7 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 103. Contact Abby Campbell (acampbell16@georgefox.edu) with any questions. The gathering is hosted by the International Justice Mission Club.
If you’ve missed the first couple Vespers, it’s not too late to join us! We are still in the book of Ephesians and will be going through the first part of Chapter 4 tonight (Wednesday).
We will start with a wonderful time of worship and then hear a great message. Come enjoy a time rest and reflection in the midst of your busy semester. We’ll see you at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium!
Today (Wednesday), starting at 8:30 a.m., Plant Services will be testing the smoke detector/elevator interface in all buildings with elevators on campus. The horn/strobes for the fire system will be disconnected but there will be some beeping from the main panels. During the test, the elevator in that building will be non-operational, so occupants will need to wait or use the stairs. The test duration for each building will vary depending on the complexity of the fire system but should be about 30 to 60 minutes on average. It could take longer if we encounter a malfunction.
These tests are required by the State of Oregon and are based on a deadline, so we apologize for any inconvenience. If you know of any individual or event that would prohibit this testing, please let the Plant Services office know at ext. 2010 and we will make every effort to make accommodations.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Plant Services office. Thank you for your cooperation.
Newberg Community Yoga has just added a 20 percent discount on all classes for George Fox students. The studio offers a full schedule and a variety of styles of yoga.
George Fox employee Maddie Lowen teaches Vinyasa yoga on Mondays at 11:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. For more details and to register, go to newbergcommunityyoga.com.
The Intercultural Resource Center is hosting the second annual Voices Conference at George Fox Oct. 20-21!
This Multicultural Leadership conference is an open to people from all backgrounds and cultures. Our vision is to make students, faculty, staff and our neighbors aware of the community’s need for diversity among our leaders. It is this very vision that led Leroy and Donna Barber to begin the Voices Project, and along with George Fox employees Jenny Elsey and Bryce Coefield, to make this conference a reality at George Fox.
We will be featuring keynote speaker Leroy Barber, who will also lead workshops and discussions regarding social justice, leadership and diversity.
The schedule for the event will be as follows:
Friday, Oct. 20 (at Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St.)
Saturday, Oct. 21
George Fox students: There is chapel credit offered for attending this event; the amount will vary based upon participation in both Friday and Saturday’s activities (Friday worship: 2 credits; Saturday workshops: 1 credit per session, up to 4 credits total).
Registration will be open Oct. 11. Contact the Intercultural Resource Center (irc@georgefox.edu) with questions.
Hope to see you there!
In wake of the Oct. 1 tragedy in Las Vegas, the American Red Cross needs our help. You can do your part by donating blood on Friday, Oct. 13, on the George Fox campus. The event will be held in the parking lot behind the Hoover Academic Building and is by appointment only.
You can go online for more information and to schedule your appointment, or contact Alyssa Burch at aburch15@georgefox.edu.
Jared and Samantha Friesen, team leaders who work for the nonprofit organization PornScar, are coming to campus on Thursday, Oct. 12, to share their testimonies and to speak about how pornography proves to be harmful in many ways.
Jared and Samantha are married and have both struggled with addictions to pornography. They long to reach out and inform people about pornography and help those who struggle with an addiction to it. The goal of PornScar is to “Get Free, Stay Free & Free Others.†Also, our guests will share how pornography fuels sex-trafficking. So come and learn all about it!
We’ll meet from 7 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 103. Contact Abby Campbell (acampbell16@georgefox.edu) with any questions. The gathering is hosted by the International Justice Mission Club.
If you missed Trisha Welstad last Tuesday when she kicked off our new series, “Finding Your Voice,†don’t worry: She is back for week two today (Tuesday) in chapel! In addition, we’ll have a time after service when you can come hang out with Trisha and have lunch together.
If you have any burning questions for Trisha or just want to chat, meet up by the front of the stage at the end of chapel. We are so excited to have a wonderful worship time and to dive even deeper into our new series.
We’ll see you at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium!
Fall sports teams are making a splash around the nation, so don’t miss your chance to catch these athletes in action!
This week, you can catch women’s soccer, volleyball and football at home. All three teams are coming off big wins last week, and the football team is ranked among the top-25 in the nation for the first time in program history. Go Bruins!
Get the full schedule for your favorite athletes at gfubruins.com.
Students: Are you interested in learning more about the university’s debate team? Faculty: Would you like to have the team visit one of your classes? If so, please contact Shannon Scott at sscott@georgefox.edu.
The team recently visited the Oregon State Penitentiary to engage in an outreach debate tournament. The inmates have organized their own chapter of Toastmasters to provide an opportunity to improve their communication and conflict resolution skills. For the past seven years, they have invited college teams to compete in a tournament in which the inmates are participants, timekeepers, judges and audience members.
Among the topics discussed this year were the possibility of successfully avoiding war with North Korea, the merit of removing all American troops from Afghanistan, the pros and cons of sanctuary city policies, and the reasons for repealing both the death penalty and life without parole.
This year, George Fox’s Kati Viscaino and Skyler Younger nearly made it into the final round.
The George Fox theatre department opens William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream next week. Come join us for one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies.
The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 26-28 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 29. All George Fox employees receive one free ticket. Reserve your seat online and bring your George Fox ID with you to show at the door. You may also purchase additional tickets online. Tickets are also available for pick-up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!
Oregon State University is hosting a career expo for STEM industry professionals on Wednesday, Oct. 18, and for arts, humanities, communications and healthcare students on Thursday, Oct. 19. George Fox students have been invited to attend. This is an opportunity to connect with hiring employers and explore the various positions and organizations within the STEM and health industries. To find out more about the employers attending, visit this link.
If you’re interested in attending either of the expo days, be sure to register on Handshake for either the STEM or the humanities day. Start planning now to work on you resume and LinkedIn profile and make an appointment to see a Career Coach in the IDEA Center to learn career fair strategies!
Questions? Contact Grace Packer (gpacker@georgefox.edu).
Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.
Student Life invites you to attend a special session, “Real Conversations: A Student Life Symposium on Suicide Awareness & Prevention.”
Here are the details …
Date: Thursday, Oct. 12
Time: 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Location: Canyon Commons 101-102-103
Speakers:Â Bill Buhrow, dean of student services and director of Health and Counseling Services; Luann Foster, licensed psychologist, Health and Counseling Services
Sponsored by:
What was life in the past like for persons with developmental and other disabilities? The Disability History Exhibit is a 23-panel collage that traces 3,000 years of a seldom-told history.
From antiquity to the present, the exhibit brings viewers through an illustrated timeline that shows society’s attitudes and how they affect the lives of people with disabilities. Viewers experience powerful feelings as they notice similarities between ancient practices and modern stereotypes.
The Disability History Exhibit will be on display in the MLRC through Thursday, Oct. 19, as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. For information about the exhibit content, including PDF and html versions of the content, visit this link. Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) if you have questions about the exhibit.
On Wednesday, Oct. 11, starting at 8:30 a.m., Plant Services will be testing the smoke detector/elevator interface in all buildings with elevators on campus. The horn/strobes for the fire system will be disconnected but there will be some beeping from the main panels. During the test, the elevator in that building will be non-operational, so occupants will need to wait or use the stairs. The test duration for each building will vary depending on the complexity of the fire system but should be about 30 to 60 minutes on average. It could take longer if we encounter a malfunction.
These tests are required by the State of Oregon and are based on a deadline, so we apologize for any inconvenience. If you know of any individual or event that would prohibit this testing, please let the Plant Services office know at ext. 2010 and we will make every effort to make accommodations.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Plant Services office. Thank you for your cooperation.
