The Nursing Club is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive this Friday, April 5, at Northwest Christian Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You will get an exclusive Godzilla x Hong Kong shirt if you donate. Use this link to sign up!
Feel free to reach out to Payton Walker at pwalker21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Got aches and pains? Need to recover from an injury? Want to improve your balance, strength or endurance? George Fox’s physical therapy students are hosting a free physical therapy clinic for all those interested on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between May 2 and June 7!
We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including but not limited to general aches and pains, chronic pain, orthopedic surgery, balance/falls, pelvic floor, concussion management, sports injuries, neurological events, vestibular, general deconditioning, pediatrics, cardiovascular, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you!
Please fill out this Google interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. The clinic is located in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.). Thank you!
Please contact Catherine Enger at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
In recognition of National Arab American Heritage Month (April), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled this digital document for engagement.
This resource includes educational components as well as restaurant recommendations, films to watch with us at the IRC, and another Spotify playlist to use as your soundtrack for April.
We hope that these opportunities serve as a way to supplement or start off your engagement this month. As always, we want to hear from and represent you, so if you have recommendations for this month or future cultural heritage months, please let us know by filling out this form.
Feel free to reach out to Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Grab your friends and sign up for the 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk this Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.! The course will start on George Fox’s Stoffer Stadium track, travel around the campus perimeter twice, and end back on the track.
The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. You can sign up at this link. All proceeds go toward the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.
Questions? Contact Hannah Quinn at hbusch15@georgefox.edu
The admissions team needs your help with one of our largest events of the year: Bruin Preview!
What: Manning the information table, under a tent on the Klages patio, for 30 minutes, helping families find where they need to go, answering questions about George Fox, etc.
When: Friday, April 5
How: Fill out this form by Tuesday, April 2, if interested.
Missy Downs will reach out to you with a confirmation email to solidify your shift time. If you have any questions, contact her at mdowns@georgefox.edu.
I am looking to gauge interest in the newly organized Adoption Resource Group. Those interested in adoption, waiting families, and adoptive families are all encouraged to complete this Google interest form.
Thanks!
– Heather Rollins (hrollins@georgefox.edu)
The Meeples, a Business Communication (BUSN 250) outreach team, invite the entire George Fox community to a Board Game Night this Monday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Stevens 209!
The event, being held in collaboration with Hobby Games of Newberg, will be a stress-free, fun evening of community-building and board gaming. We’ll have a wide variety of board games, from strategy games to well-known favorites, as well as complimentary snacks.
Students and employees are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
To help us prepare, please fill out this quick two-minute survey to suggest any games or snacks you would like to see.
Feel free to contact Mallory Fosmire at mfosmire22@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Don’t forget today’s (Tuesday’s) Medicare 101 virtual seminar at noon! It’s not too late to register for today’s session here or another seminar scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at this link.
After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Family members are welcome to join as well.
This is what you can expect to learn about during the seminar:
The presentation will take approximately an hour, but we’ll have additional time at the end to answer any questions you may have.
Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Come explore, learn and ignite your passion for safety alongside colleagues and experts at the university’s Safety Day on Tuesday, April 9! Join us anytime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 102.
The event will bring together multiple teams and vendors who are deeply invested in caring for our workplace safety. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among these stakeholders, the event plays a pivotal role in cultivating a robust safety culture at our university, ensuring the well-being of all staff and students.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance our workplace safety culture together and have some fun, too. See you there!
Feel free to reach out to Michelle Rhea at mrhea@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
The Meeples, a Business Communication (BUSN 250) outreach team, invite the entire George Fox community to a Board Game Night this Monday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Stevens 209!
The event, being held in collaboration with Hobby Games of Newberg, will be a stress-free, fun evening of community-building and board gaming. We’ll have a wide variety of board games, from strategy games to well-known favorites, as well as complimentary snacks.
Students and employees are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
To help us prepare, please fill out this quick two-minute survey to suggest any games or snacks you would like to see.
Feel free to contact Mallory Fosmire at mfosmire22@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours this week for spring break. We are open today (Monday) through Friday, March 29, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and will be closed over the weekend, March 30-31.
Have a great break, Bruins!
Paul Anderson will be finishing up his commentary on the Holy Week artwork of The Saint John’s Bible today (Friday) from 11:55 a.m. to noon in the Murdock Library lobby. Today’s artwork will move from the appearance of Jesus to his followers on the Road to Emmaus in the Gospel of Luke to the promise of eternal life in Mark.
Questions? Email Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu.
We are looking for several volunteers to serve as ushers at spring undergraduate commencement on Saturday, April 27. There will be two separate ceremonies again this year.
The schedule is as follows:
This format allows for a more personalized and celebratory atmosphere for our graduates and their families, and like last year, we are calling for “all-community” participation. What a thrill it is to see graduates, their families, and friends come together to celebrate!
Volunteers are vital to the smooth execution of the day’s events and help make the day memorable for our graduates and their guests. This event could not happen without you!
Staff members, please sign up for a time to serve in one of the two ceremonies. A $50 stipend or three hours of time-off (with supervisor approval) is available for those employees not already scheduled to work. Non-employees who volunteer will receive a $50 gift card.
Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve! Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
The Pre-College Summer Institute invites high school students to join us on campus this summer from Sunday, June 23, to Friday, June 28.
Participants will experience living and learning at Oregon’s top private university and spark a vision for the future. Plus, they’ll earn a $1,000 annual scholarship to George Fox at the completion of the program!
Students will:
High schoolers can get started by visiting the Pre-College Summer Institute page and choose one of the following tracks:
Register today!
Following is the Murdock Library’s hours for spring break:
The 24-hour space will remain open throughout spring break.
Please email Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Grab your friends and sign up for the 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.! The course will start on the George Fox track, travel around the campus perimeter twice, and end back on the track.
The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. Sign up at this link.
All proceeds go toward the Doctor of Physical Therapy medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.
Questions? Contact Hannah Quinn at hbusch15@georgefox.edu.
Bon Appetit will have adjusted hours for today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday). We will be closed on Sunday, March 24, and remain closed for the week due to spring break. We will reopen for dinner on Sunday, March 31, at 5 p.m.
The Bridge Cafe and Maker’s Market will also be closing early on Friday, March 22. Please check georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for the most up-to-date hours.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.
Arab American Heritage Month starts after spring break! Do you have any recommendations for the George Fox community to engage this April?
Whether it be podcasts or reading, events or restaurants, music or film, the Intercultural Resource Center would love to capture your ideas. Let us know here.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu.
Tomorrow (Friday), your friendly director of institutional effectiveness, Christine Lawton, will walk the campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to find out whether faculty and staff (and maybe a few students) know George Fox University’s Mission Statement, why a Mission Statement is important, and how their work intersects with it.
Prizes will be given to all who participate, with the best prize for those who correctly recite the Mission Statement. Mnemonics help to memorize! Use acronyms to learn the statement:
GFU, a Christ-centered community (CCC), that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally (SAP) to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion (TAS).
See you tomorrow! Feel free to reach out to Christine Lawton at clawton@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Please note these adjusted hours for the Hadlock Student Center during spring break and Easter:
If you have any questions, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
