It’s ‘Heart Month’ with Providence Basecamp

Tuesday, February 7th, 2023

Think with your heart. View the Providence Heart Guide and commit to your heart health all year long.

The free guide provides delicious recipes, a calendar of events hosted by Basecamp, and information on how to maintain wellness year-round. Use the online interactive guide or request a copy be mailed to you. Here is the link to access the digital guide.

Meet the players at Saturday’s lacrosse Fan Day event

Tuesday, February 7th, 2023

Bruin sports fans, lacrosse season is here!

Come join the George Fox women’s lacrosse team at our sixth annual Fan Day this Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Austin Sports Complex. Get a chance to meet the players, learn a bit about the sport, compete to win some Bruin gear, and eat some tasty treats. All ages welcome!

We hope to see you there! Contact Maxine Parkin at mparkin19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Encourage students to attend next week’s Spring Career Fair

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Networking is the best way to find a job or an internship. So, please be sure to encourage your students to stop by Rooms 101, 102 and 103 in Canyon Commons on Wednesday, Feb. 15, to talk with a variety of employers who will be on campus for our Spring Career Fair.

This is open to all majors, so everyone should stop by for a few minutes to talk with these folks. They will have internship and employment opportunities waiting for our students. The fair is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Feel free to contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Mail Services closed this Friday for mid-semester holiday   

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Mail Services will be closed this Friday, Feb. 10, for the mid-semester holiday, and there will be no courier services. Mail Services will be open on Monday, Feb. 13.

All invited to Paul Fodge’s retirement party on Feb. 14

Monday, February 6th, 2023

You are invited to come share in a celebration in honor Paul Fodge’s years of service at George Fox University. We will host his retirement party from 3 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the Klages Center (former location of the Bruin Den).

Come join us! Contact Mark Stone at plantservices@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join Contemplative Worship tomorrow afternoon in Hoover 250

Monday, February 6th, 2023

If indeed “Christ has come to teach his people, himself,” as George Fox declared, come join us for Contemplative Worship after the manner of Friends, as we seek to attend, discern and embrace the Living Word of Christ within.

We’ll meet tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. in Hoover 250. Spiritual life credit is available for undergraduate students.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.

Interested in applying for a grant?

Monday, February 6th, 2023

If you are interested in applying for a grant or would like to learn more about funding opportunities, please reach out to Leanna Smith, George Fox’s new director of corporate, foundation and government relations, at leannas@georgefox.edu.

Calling all veterans! RSVP now for our Veterans Prayer Breakfast on March 6

Monday, February 6th, 2023

We are inviting veteran employees, faculty, staff and club members to join us for our Veterans Prayer Breakfast on Monday, March 6, from 8 to 10 a.m. in Canyon Commons.

Join Quaker warriors in honoring and praying for each other. The National Anthem will be preformed live by Christian Pond of The Boondock Boys band. We will have several guest speakers, opening prayer and a time to eat and have fellowship. Please join us!

Local veteran resources and counseling sign-ups will be available. RSVP with Stauros Gibson at sgibson21@georgefox.edu.

Know a senior citizen who can join us for a photo shoot?

Sunday, February 5th, 2023

George Fox’s marketing team is seeking senior citizen volunteers to join us for a photo shoot tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Home Health Room in the Roberts Center.

The photos will be used to promote our occupational therapy program. If you know someone age 70 or older who could spend a half-hour with our photographer between 1 and 3 p.m. Tuesday, contact Tom Morlan at tmorlan@georgefox.edu by 4 p.m. today.

Hear alumna Sabrina Bailey speak at Reiten Lecture on Feb. 16

Sunday, February 5th, 2023

Come listen to the Reiten Lecture, hosted by the College of Business, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, in Hoover 105.

Sabrina Bailey, a George Fox alumna and executive at the London Stock Exchange Group, will visit to discuss leadership in an entirely new way, talking about how success is built, in her lecture “Can’t Touch This: Investing in Success Factors No One Can Take Away.”

Unlike many presentations you may have heard on management style, career ladders, goal setting and key performance indicators, Bailey will “peel back the onion” to illuminate unchanging, fundamental factors that secure an unshakable foundation for success. You won’t want to miss it!

Refreshments and a social hour will follow after the talk.

Contact Wendi Upjohn at wupjohn@georgefox.edu for more information or if you have questions.

Maker Hub’s ‘Tool Tip Friday’: Powermatic Jointer

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

It’s hard to guarantee that the piece of wood you want to work with is flat. The Maker Hub’s Powermatic Jointer helps carve wood down to produce a flat surface along a board’s length. This helps when gluing board edges together so they can be flat and fit together without gaps.

A jointer cuts with a helical cutter-head made up of many tiny carbide cutters wrapped around a rotating drum. Check out this video to see how it works! For more information, check out the Maker Hub’s Wiki Page.

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers!). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

Have lunch with the Provost this Friday

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

Andrea will host lunch in the AAO conference room, HVR 250, tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. All employees are invited to bring their own lunch and enjoy some fellowship as we continue the pursuit of community here on campus.

To learn more, watch Andrea’s recent Friday Update video. https://bit.ly/3GWMisn

Register now for RESONATE 2023

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

Join us for RESONATE 2023: Why Christianity Resonates with Humanity on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17-18! Great minds from around the country will join us for this two-day event in Canyon Commons on our Newberg campus.

Our Friday evening concert features Jon Guerra and his devotional music. You’ll get to hear from Dominic Done, our emcee, and he will introduce Saturday’s speakers.

On Saturday, you’ll get to listen to talks, be a part of facilitated discussions, have a chance to hear from and visit with sponsoring ministries, and participate in a Q&A with the speakers at the end of the day.

Seats are limited and filling up fast. We would love to see you there!

Friday, Feb. 17

  • 6:30 p.m. RESONATE 2023 Concert with Jon Guerra

Saturday, Feb. 18

  • 8 a.m. Doors Open
  • 9 a.m. Mary Jo Sharp: “Deconstruction and Doubt: Holding onto Faith When Others Are Letting Go”
  • 10:30 a.m. Greg Ganssle: “Deepest Desires and the Christian Story”
  • 1:45 p.m. Fazale “Fuz” Rana: “God is an Artist”

Register here for free, and contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come listen to communication’s faculty candidate speak on public relations

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

Join us tomorrow (Friday) at 10 a.m. in Hoover 209 to hear a research presentation by communication and public relations candidate KiYong Kim, titled: “Public Relations: The intersection of the VUCA world and Dynamic Capabilities.”

Kim is a seasoned public relations professional and international communications educator who brings a global perspective developed through his experiences in Hong Kong, Korea, China, the Philippines, Australia and the United States.

Questions? Contact Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu.

Monitor your heart health during American Heart Month and all year-round

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

Providence has tools and resources available year-round to help you understand your heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease.

To learn more, visit this Providence site.

Listen to Bill Jolliff, Ed Higgins present their poetry this afternoon

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

The university community is invited to hear our own Bill Jolliff and Ed Higgins read their poetry at a special event hosted by the English department. Join us in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 3 p.m. today (Thursday) to hear them present their work. Both have new poetry collections coming out this year.

Questions? Contact Susana Barnreuther-Martinez at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu.

Reminders for National Cancer Prevention Month

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

Getting tested regularly can find breast, cervical, and colon cancers early, when treatment is likely to work best. Screenings can help prevent cancer.

It’s important to consider your health throughout the year and be as proactive as possible before more serious issues arise. National Cancer Prevention Month is a great time to pause and consider what screenings you may be due for.

Some of the most common types of cancer screenings (and recommended ages) include:

  • Skin (starting in your 20s or 30s, especially when at increased risk)
  • Cervical (women aged 21 to 29 years screen for cervical cancer every three years with cytology alone. Women aged 30 to 65 years screen for cervical cancer every three years with cytology alone, every five years with hrHPV testing alone, or every five years with co-testing).
  • Prostate (men in their 40s)
  • Colorectal (starting at age 45 and continuing until age 75)
  • Lung (annually in adults aged 50 to 80 who have a 20-pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years)
  • Breast (every two years for women at average risk and aged 50 to 74)

Help unload food for the Bruin Community food bank

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023

The weekly food delivery for the Bruin Community Pantry takes place every Tuesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Please consider volunteering if you are available during this time and are looking for community service opportunities.

Student-athletes can sign up using the Helper Helper app. Volunteers help to unload the truck and bring the boxes into the food bank. Then, the staff can restock the shelves.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Grocery bags needed at the Bruin Community Pantry food bank

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023

Once again, the Bruin Community Pantry food bank is in need of grocery bags. We take all types, shapes, and sizes!

Just drop them off at the food bank in Roberts 109. If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Diabetes webinar with WebMD chief medical officer offered on Feb. 21

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023

Over 1 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with diabetes each year. You can avoid future problems associated with the disease by understanding and mitigating the risk.

Dr. John Whyte, WebMD’s chief medical officer, will share information from his new book, Take Control of Your Diabetes Risk, in a one-hour webinar at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. You will learn how food, exercise, and sleep are not only factors for this disease but play a larger role in wellness.

Dr. Whyte will use a significant portion of the time to answer your questions about wellness in the workplace. This is a rare and exciting opportunity! Sign up here.

The first 100 attendees to sign up and provide their mailing addresses will each receive a free book autographed by Dr. Whyte after the webinar.

Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.