The undergraduate admissions office is getting ready to welcome hundreds of students to compete in our fourth Scholarship Competition of the year. Please be considerate of our guests and avoid parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots on Thursday (after lunch) and Friday this week.
If you have any questions, you may contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248. Thank you!
Matheteis is partnering with Shalom to bring back the annual event Colored White Panel. In the same spirit as past Matheteis events, we will be discussing the topic of race and how everyone has a role in this conversation and everyone should be involved.
We will be gathering on Tuesday, March 21, at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103. Snacks and elective chapel credit will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Intercultural Life office and Shalom.
Questions or concerns? Contact Mikaela Smith at smithm16@georgefox.edu.
We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe living, learning and work setting for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:
These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of this behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community.
Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel. For further descriptions of these policies, resources for support, and the process for reporting please visit studenthandbook.georgefox.edu.
Craving sweets? Well the team of George Fox students heading to Romania on a SpIL trip in May has got you covered!
Come support the Romania team by stopping by the bake sale that will be happening in the Bruin Den this Friday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buy a brownie, cookie or cupcake, or drop loose change in the donation jar. Anything helps!
Questions? Contact Cayla Smith (smithc15@georgefox.edu). Thanks for supporting us!
President Robin Baker would like to recognize Ted Allen for his valuable contributions to George Fox University by honoring him with a formal farewell.
You are invited to stop by Canyon Commons 101 today (Wednesday) to express your appreciation and give farewell blessings to Ted from 1:30 to ​2:30 p.m.
George Fox University’s Center for Peace and Justice invites you to the 2017 John Woolman Peacemaking Forum on Monday and Tuesday, March 20-21. Our theme this year is “Peace: Personal and Global.â€
This year, we welcome guest speaker Michelle Loyd-Paige, PhD, a professor of sociology and executive associate to the president for diversity and inclusion at Calvin College.
Here is the schedule:
Monday, March 20, 7-8:30 p.m., EHS 102
Join us as Loyd-Paige speaks about doing kingdom work in “Peacemaking: More Than Good Intentions.†This event is open to the public, and we encourage you to invite friends and family!
Tuesday, March 21, 10:50 a.m. (chapel), Bauman Auditorium
Students and employees are invited to chapel as Loyd-Paige discusses how embracing cultural differences can enrich our worship in “A Bigger Hospitality.â€
Tuesday, March 21, 11:30 a.m –1:30 p.m., Canyon Commons 103
After chapel, students are encouraged to stop by the Peacemaking Connections Expo and check out current job and internship opportunities available with various nonprofit peacemaking and service organizations!
We hope you will join us for this exciting two-day event as we focus on putting the work of peace into practice. Refreshments will be provided by the Center for Peace and Justice.
Questions? Contact Laurie Fair (lfair@georgefox.edu).
Father Iván Pertiné will celebrate Mass in the Prayer Chapel at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday). Attendees are encouraged to stay for a time of conversation and food afterward in the Bruin Den. The Catholic campus group will cover the cost of your meal.
Fr. Iván is director of the Saint John Society, an international apostolate focused on engaging college students and young adults and energizing their faith in Christ.
All are welcome to attend. This is a chapel elective for students. Contact Rob Bohall (rbohall@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Please take this two-question survey to provide feedback on the issue of extending hours in the Wheeler Fitness Center.
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Over the past year, Mail Services has made significant changes to employee box numbers. If you are using a list for inter-campus mail that was printed more than three months ago, please update your list.
You can access the updated Employee Extension/Box List here. The list is updated often, so check back regularly for the most up-to-date edition.
Questions? Contact Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu.
We are looking for individuals with an Achilles tendinopathy diagnosis or Achilles pain (in the middle of the tendon as opposed to heel) who are interested in improving their pain and function.
The study will involve a set workout routine, attending regular check-ups, and assessments of pain and function. The study will begin March 20, 2017.
If interested, contact Andi Maleike (amaleike11@georgefox.edu).
Participants will receive monetary incentive for completing the 10-week program.
Do you want to grow and develop as a leader? Is growing your leadership presence part of your performance goals or faculty growth plan for 2017-18?
If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you may want to consider applying for the Leadership Development Initiative (LDI). The program welcomes both women and men who are current George Fox employees who desire to grow in their current role or seek to prepare themselves for future leadership roles.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2017-18 cohort and are due by May 1, 2017. For more information and to access the application, please fill out the Leadership Development Initiative Application.
If you have questions, please contact a member of the LDI planning team: Emily Call, Rebecca Hernandez, Susanna Steeg or Missy Terry.
Saturday, March 18, noon – Softball vs. Puget Sound, Morse Athletic Complex
Saturday, March 18, 2 p.m. – Softball vs. Puget Sound, Morse Athletic Complex
Sunday, March 19, noon – Softball vs. Puget Sound, Morse Athletic Complex
Sunday, March 19, 2 p.m. – Softball vs. Puget Sound, Morse Athletic Complex
Monday, March 20, 1 p.m. – Men’s Tennis vs. Colorado College
Monday, March 20, 3 p.m. – Women’s Tennis vs. Colorado College
For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.
Interested in learning to prepare healthy soups, vegetable dishes and desserts? You are invited to a series of “Cooking 101” Nutrition Matters classes taught by Love and Plants’ Emily Forbes in the coming weeks. All are free!
Here is the schedule:
Please join us for as many of these sessions as you can attend. If you have questions, contact Kelsey Herschberger at herschberger.kl@gmail.com.
Spring is coming soon, which means it’s time to knock off the rust and get some air in your tires. Bring your bike by the Engineering Innovation Center Maker Hub’s west door (facing the quad) between 5 and 7 p.m. this Monday, March 20, and have the Cycling Club help you get out riding again.
We’re offering free basic maintenance and servicing of your bike! You can also learn some basic maintenance tips yourself and get more information about up coming club rides and events.
Questions? Contact Jesse Micheal Tonkinson (jtonkinson13@georgefox.edu).
All George Fox employees are invited to wish Tiona Cage farewell at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 17, in the International House.
Tiona has served as assistant director for international student and scholar services and as diversity and inclusion specialist for the last two years. She has impacted many on our campus, so please come by to say thank you and goodbye. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday’s lecture featuring Micah J. Watson, the William Spoelhof Chair in Political Science at Calvin College, has been canceled. Watson was scheduled to present “The Politics of Narnia: C.S. Lewis on Totalitarianism and Freedom.†We apologize for any inconvenience.
Questions? Contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.
The Newberg-Dundee Police Department has reported an increase in car thefts and break-ins lately. Please be certain to lock your car and to take all of your personal belongings with you. Also, be sure not to leave anything in plain view in the car.
If you see anything suspicious, call Security Services immediately at 503-554-2090.
Please take a moment to complete LibQUAL+, George Fox libraries’ survey on the quality of library services and resources.
Most people complete the survey in six to seven minutes. Please view this FAQ page for detailed information.
The survey will run until Sunday, March 26. Enter soon for a chance to win prizes!
Questions? Contact Rob Bohall (rbohall@georgefox.edu).
Our very own Jenny Elsey is leading us in chapel this morning (Tuesday)! Join us at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
Jenny joined the Office of Spiritual and Intercultural Life as the director of intercultural life last year. She came to George Fox from Azusa Pacific University, where she was director of mobilization in the Center for Student Action the previous two years. We are so excited to have her with us this morning!
Tomorrow night, we will be jumping back into the Psalms at 7 p.m. Vespers! Join us to hear more about Psalm 130.
Join a small group of students SpIL will be sending to serve at Camp Attitude, a unique faith-based program geared toward families in the disability community. We will be helping to complete different projects on the campgrounds and maintaining the various facilities for the special-needs kids.
The trip will travel to Foster, Oregon, the week of March 26-31. It will be a great opportunity to serve and grow as an individual.
Contact Kearsten McCoy at kmccoy@georgefox.edu for more details. Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.
