Want to see what our theatre students are up to? Join us Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 7-8, at 10:10 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium as we present a series of student-directed, one-act plays in our annual “Ten! Ten! Ten!” production.
Admission is only $2. See you there!
The university community is invited to a free public lecture and viewing of The Saint John’s Bible tonight (Thursday) from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Leading the presentation will be Howard Macy, emeritus professor of religion and biblical studies, and Paul Anderson, professor of biblical and Quaker studies. They will present “Seeing the Word of God – The Illuminative Impact of The Saint John’s Bible,” in which they will explore the most compelling of 160 new artistic masterpieces in the first illuminated Bible produced by the Benedictine Order in 500 years.
Professors Macy and Anderson will expand on “seeing the Word of God,†followed by a firsthand viewing of Volume 1, Pentateuch.
Contact Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) for more information.
Come participate in a 50/50 raffle fundraiser to support the Athletic Training Club as it raises money so our students can attend a convention and gain more knowledge in the athletic training field. Tickets can be purchased throughout the first half of tomorrow’s (Friday’s) women’s basketball game at 6 p.m., with the winning ticket being drawn at halftime.
Questions? Contact Brynelle Bremner (bbremner14@georgefox.edu).
Paul Anderson will conduct a turning of the page session tomorrow (Friday) on Volume 1 of The Saint John’s Bible (Pentateuch). Come and “see the Word” as the biblical message comes to life in this historic illuminated Bible.
The session runs from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC.
Are you in the Christmas spirit? Are you looking to jump into the Christmas spirit? So are our friends at Friendsview!
Tomorrow (Thursday), James Project is joining Friendsview for their Christmas party! There will be Christmas tree decorating, live music, free Christmas cookies, and lots of Christmas cheer. Meet at 6:45 p.m. in Le Shana and we’ll go to the celebration together. Can’t wait to see you all!
Questions? Contact Gary Buckley (gbuckley15@goergefox.edu).
Do you love to serve? Does volunteering for the larger vision of Martin Luther King Jr. inspire you? How about in Portland?
Your chance to get involved with our neighboring community is finally here, with the opportunity to be a part of MLK Day of Service in Portland!
MLK Day of Service is a day we are able to live into this vision Dr. King had for serving and justice. Though one day of service is never enough to fully celebrate him or what he stood for, we hope you are able to join us for this day of service and recognition of Dr. King.
MLK Day of Service takes place on Monday, Jan. 16. You can register and find more information about what the day will look like here.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
As we move into the season of Advent, the Office of Spiritual & Intercultural Life will have daily Scripture readings available to the George Fox community to help guide our prayers during this season of celebration.
If your office or your family would like a copy of these readings, please contact us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu and we will put them in campus mail for you.
Come drop off any new unwrapped toys at 6 p.m. during the women’s basketball game this Friday, Dec.2. We are looking for toys, games and books for children up to age 15. All donations will be going to the Newberg Fire Department to be distributed to those in need throughout the community.
If you cannot make it on Friday, there are collection boxes in Wheeler and in Hoover. Thank you for helping out the community!
Contact Brynelle Bremner (bbremner14@georgefox.edu) for more information.
The men’s and women’s basketball teams take on Pacific University in their first Northwest Conference match-ups of the season this Friday night (Dec. 2) at home in Miller Gymnasium.
It’s also “Kids Night,” which means all kids 12 and younger and their families can watch Friday’s games for free.
The women’s game tips off against the Boxers at 6 p.m., and the men follow at 8 p.m. Go Bruins!
Come see the work going on in the Graduate School of Physical Therapy! The school will present its third annual Research Symposium on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 and 102.
The physical therapy doctoral faculty and students will present seven rehabilitation research topics. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact Linda Dallof (ldallof@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
The academic affairs office is still looking for volunteers to usher at the midyear commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m.! Those of you who choose to help will be asked to arrive at 9:30 a.m., for a short training session, before the doors open at 10 a.m. Please consider joining us as we celebrate our graduates on their big day!
Please contact Laurie Fair at ext. 2140 or via email at lfair@georgefox.edu. Thank you, in advance, for your help!
The university’s Jazz Ensemble will be performing in Canyon Commons today (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m. Come out to support these talented and hard-working student musicians!
Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.
The holidays are around the corner, and if you are planning to put up a Christmas tree on campus please remember to fill out a Christmas Tree Permit located on this Plant Services webpage.
Please remember the requestor is responsible for purchase, installation, decorating, undercoating, watering and removal of permitted trees. Trees must be watered by department and must be removed no later than Thursday, Dec. 22. There is a $100 fine for violation of terms.
Contact Debby O’Kelley (dokelley@georgefox.edu) with questions.
Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to celebrate together the great mystery of Christ the Lord at the Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
Employees are entitled to four complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee or a single ticket for any of the other performances (on Dec. 9 or 10). Following the concert on Sunday, employees are invited to a Christmas open house at the president’s home from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 402 S. College St., in Newberg.
You can select your concert tickets online at this link (be sure to select “GFU Employee” in the drop-down menu on the page that pops up after making your seat selection). If selecting your complimentary seats for Sunday, you may disregard the note that states employees are only entitled to one ticket per event; however, you must still select “Okay, I will bring my ID to the door” in the drop-down menu.
Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.
Now in its fifth year, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 29 this year, is a global day of supporting the causes and organizations we care about deepest. The idea is if everyone gives as they are able, together we make huge impacts!
Today, please consider giving to the George Fox University Student Fund, which provides vital financial aid and increases access to outstanding academic programs, co-curricular opportunities, and campus ministries.
All gifts made to the George Fox Student Fund on Giving Tuesday will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a generous university trustee, up to $50,000. Your gift of $25 becomes $50; $250 becomes $500 for George Fox students.
To make a gift, visit givingtuesday.georgefox.edu or text Give2GFU to 41444.
Contact Jeremy Doucette-Hardy (jdoucettehardy@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
The academic affairs office is still looking for volunteers to usher at the midyear commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m.! Those of you who choose to help will be asked to arrive at 9:30 a.m., for a short training session, before the doors open at 10 a.m. Please consider joining us as we celebrate our graduates on their big day!
Please contact Laurie Fair at ext. 2140 or via email at lfair@georgefox.edu. Thank you, in advance, for your help!
As we move into the season of Advent, the Office of Spiritual & Intercultural Life will have daily Scripture readings available to the George Fox community to help guide our prayers during this season of celebration.
If your office or your family would like a copy of these readings, please contact us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu and we will put them in campus mail for you.
Come participate in a 50/50 raffle fundraiser to support the Athletic Training Club as it raises money so our students can attend a convention and gain more knowledge in the athletic training field. Tickets can be purchased throughout the first half of this Friday’s women’s basketball game at 6 p.m., with the winning ticket being drawn at halftime.
Questions? Contact Brynelle Bremner (bbremner14@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.
There have been some questions about which employees are considered “responsible employees” or “mandatory reporters” with regard to sexual misconduct under Title IX. Please refer to the materials in the orange folder that you should have received at the beginning of the year.
In that packet is a sheet titled “Employee Responsibilities Regarding Sexual Misconduct Response.” The first paragraph notes that “All staff and faculty are required to promptly report to the Title IX Coordinator (or Deputy Coordinators) information they have about possible sexual harassment or sexual misconduct at George Fox University, including but not limited to sexual assault, domestic or dating violence, and stalking. The only exception for mandatory reporting is the Spiritual Life Office and the Health & Counseling Center.”
Please contact the Title IX Coordinator (Brad Lau) or Deputy Coordinators (Lisa Burton, Elise Trask, Laura Hartley, Rebecca Hernandez, Jen Macnab or Mark Pothoff) if you have questions.
