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Bring your family (or just yourself) to our Family Weekend concert! The University Concert Choir, University Jazz Combo, and George Fox Symphonic Band will be playing different pieces highlighting “Hymns of Heaven!”

The concert will begin at 4:30 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 27, in Bauman Auditorium. This special early concert time will allow you to close out your school or work week with some beautiful music and be done early enough for dinner (and a show? The Potting Shed?) afterwards.

Come enjoy the music of our wonderful artists right here on our Newberg campus!

Questions? Reach out to Kacy Hughson at khughson@georgefox.edu.

As you know, we live in a time where communities are often in tension with each other. This tension can manifest in a polarization of behaviors, attitudes, emotions, and beliefs that often leaves us in a place of despair.

The Wellness Enterprise invites you to a workshop that provides a Christ-centered approach to a more hopeful path of communication and relationship that addresses the isolating polarization. All employees are invited to “Being the Bridge Between Despair and Hope: Navigating Polarizing Times” in Roberts 170 on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m.

The workshop will be presented by Executive Dean David Cimbora and Dr. Norlan Hernandez, who serves as Vanguard University’s director for the Jesse Miranda Center for Hispanic Leadership and as founder and president of Faithful Teachings, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to partnering with local faith-based communities on holistic initiatives for the transformation of society in Latin America.

If you have any questions, you may direct them to David Cimbora at dcimbora@georgefox.edu.

Make your way over to the Halloween party hosted by the Arts & Crafts Club and Comic Book Club this Saturday, Oct. 28!

From 6 to 9 p.m., we’ll be lurking in Hoover 203, carving jack-o’-lanterns, decorating cookies, creating mystical masks, and tuning in to the show Over the Garden Wall. All the supplies you need will be conjured up for you.

Dress to distress in your most hauntingly hilarious or “fa-boo-lous” costume (or craft a last-minute masterpiece on the fly with provided art supplies) to enter a “spooktacular” costume contest with sweet prizes! All souls, including family members and George Fox employees, are invited to join in the “fang-tastic” fun!

Feel free to reach out to Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Thinking of traveling to Peru someday? This week’s episode of George Fox Talks is a conversation between David Martinez, Spanish professor and director of study abroad at George Fox, and Neil Cantrell, a seasoned explorer who has lived and worked in Peru for nine years. Together, they delve into the intricacies of the current unrest in Peru, touching upon historical events, diverse perspectives, and the unique political landscape.

Find this episode and more George Fox Talks on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeart, or sign up to receive weekly emails at georgefox.edu/talks.

One of George Fox’s favorite events is upon us. Everyone on campus, including employees, is invited to venture into our haunted house and celebrate the spooky season with a night of fright.

This Friday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m., the Roberts Center will be transformed back to its old self as a “Haunted Hospital.” Wind your way through the maze of hallways and try to make it out.

Want to be a part of the haunted house this year? Sign up to be an actor using this form.

Come join us in Hoover 250 for Quaker worship tomorrow (Wednesday) between 2:15 and 2:45 p.m. for a time of prayerful waiting on the Lord. Ross McCullough will be hosting.

All are welcome; chapel credit is available. For more information, contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Role-play actors are urgently needed to help with a social work practice class assignment. You will be given character details, but there is no prep work involved. Just show up and help our students practice important skills regarding a variety of situations.

Volunteers are needed starting Friday, Oct. 27. You can choose from either the 8 a.m. or the 9 a.m. class (or you can help at both!). We also need volunteers for classes on four future Fridays: Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8.

To honor the gift of your time, you will be given a $10 gift card to the coffee shop of your choice for each week that you volunteer.

If you are interested, please contact Erin Johnson ASAP at ejohnson@georgefox.edu.

The Nursing Club is hosting a blood drive at Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road)! Come donate blood on Friday, Nov. 3, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. You can sign up at this link.

Email Payton Walker at pwalker21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Daniel Kang and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture at 6 p.m. tomorrow night (Tuesday) in Hoover 105. Associate Professor of Education Nicole Enzinger, PhD, winner of the 2022-23 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, will be our featured speaker.

Nicole will speak on the topic “Beauty and Joy in Mathematics: An Unconventional Perspective.” The university and surrounding community are invited to attend. Please join us as we hear about her research on children’s cognition of numbers, and explore the beauty and joy in mathematics!

We hope you are able to support Nicole by attending in person. Refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to attend, the event will be livestreamed at this link.

Children going through cancer treatment often cannot go trick-or-treating on Halloween, so we are helping bring the treats to them! Join the George Fox community tonight (Monday) anytime between 7 and 11 p.m. in the Newlin lobby to pack Halloween candy bags, drink hot cocoa, and write cards for cancer patients through the Children’s Cancer Association in Portland.

Pack a bag. Write a card. Make a difference.

If you have any questions, reach out to Victoria Cole at vcole@georgefox.edu.

Today’s the day the fun begins! We’re thrilled to officially kick off the exciting “Well-Being Boo-Bash” challenge this week. How to participate? It’s simple! Just print out your bingo card linked here and get ready for an adventure that continues through this Friday, Oct. 27.

You’ll be visiting different departments where you’ll find treats, games and lots of fun. Think of it as a well-being twist on “trick or treat.” Don’t forget about the “Magic Line.” This is the far-right column on your bingo card. Complete this line by visiting specific departments and earn a double entry into our prize drawing.

That’s right, at the end of this thrilling adventure we’re holding a prize raffle for all participants who submit their bingo cards! More to come on that later this week.

Harvest the fun and festivities with us!

Our thrilling fall play, The Potting Shed, opens Thursday, Oct. 26! This fascinating drama is sure to draw you in and leave you hopeful.

George Fox students are entitled to a free ticket to either of the Thursday shows (Oct. 26 or Nov. 2), while employees can reserve a ticket for any of the performances. You can reserve your ticket at this link. (Note: Students and employees, be sure to use your George Fox email address to claim your own ticket.)

Synopsis: When estranged son, James, returns for his father’s funeral, the Callifer family finds their staunch unbelief turned upside down as secrets from the past disrupt the present. Unearthing lost childhood, James is confronted by the best and worst of his family history, leading him inexorably toward the startling truth.

What happened in the potting shed all those years ago? And why has it led the Callifers to reject their youngest son? Is there room for belief in a family of skeptics? Legendary novelist Graham Greene addresses these questions and more a taut, engrossing drama, described by the New York Daily News as “an intellectual detective story.”

Contact Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join us for the exhibition opening of Lorie Baxter’s “Natural Wonders: Selections from the Studio” in the Minthorne Gallery on Monday, Oct. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. Baxter will be showing works that she made over the past 20 years, ranging from works on canvas and panel to varying metals.

Light refreshments will be provided, and an artist talk will follow at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) at 6 p.m.

Reach out to Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

If you joined us at the all-employee meeting yesterday, you’re already in the loop about the upcoming “Well-Being Boo-Bash” challenge! We’re thrilled to officially kick off this exciting event next week, and we want you to be a part of the fun.

How to participate? It’s simple! Just print out your bingo card linked here and get ready for an adventure lasting from Oct. 23 to Oct. 27. You’ll be visiting different departments where you’ll find treats, games, and lots of fun. Think of it as a well-being twist on “trick or treat.”

Don’t forget about the “Magic Line.” This is the far-right column on your bingo card. Complete this line by visiting specific departments and earn a double entry into our prize drawing. That’s right, at the end of this exciting adventure, we’re holding a grand prize drawing for all participants who submit their bingo cards.

There is absolutely no reason not to participate in this enjoyable event. It’s a fantastic way to bond with your colleagues and take steps toward enhancing your well-being.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

We are excited to welcome George Fox families to campus Friday, Oct. 27, through Sunday, Oct. 29, for Family Weekend! Please put on your best George Fox welcome and help families navigate campus as needed. We want to provide the most hospitable and fun experience possible for our visitors.

Also, please take great care in encouraging those students who may not have a family member who is able to attend. Anyone is welcome to register for Family Weekend and join students for activities.

To register and view the schedule, follow this link.

Questions? Email Mari Ortega at mortega@georgefox.edu.

Richter proposals are due this Monday, Oct. 23. Upload all required components electronically using the Smartsheet links that can be found on the Richter Scholars Program web pages.

Students, upload all your required documents using this specific Smartsheet link. Faculty, upload your supporting letter using this Smartsheet link.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Hungry for a move of God in our time? Longing to see the love of Christ transform our communities? The George Fox Fellowship of Christian Athletes group invites you to join us as we “Rally for Revival”!

We will be gathering in Bauman Auditorium tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. for a time of prayer, worship, testimonies, and repentance as we pursue revival in our time and within our communities. Join us and bring as many people as you can!

If you have any questions, you can email Alvin Lai at alai20@georgefox.edu

Today is the day! At 10:19 a.m. we will participate in The Great Oregon ShakeOut, an annual event that gives everyone the opportunity to practice how to be safe during an earthquake.

Please take a few minutes to participate in the largest-ever earthquake drill.

All Champion-brand apparel is 20% off in-store and online, Oct. 19 through Oct. 24! This is a great chance to nab some George Fox swag!

For additional information, contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.

Three poets from the Newberg area will read poetry and sign books at Chapters Books at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, as part of the bookstore’s “First Friday” open house.

All three have long connections with Newberg and George Fox University.

Ed Higgins is a George Fox Emeritus Professor of Writing and Literature. He has published widely both poetry and flash fiction, including the poetry collection Near Truth Only (2022), published by Fernwood Press. He is assistant editor of the online journal Brilliant Flash Fiction.

William Jolliff recently retired as professor of English at George Fox. His poetry collections include Twisted Shapes of Light (2015) and At Rest in My Father’s House (2023). He has also published works of non-fiction and criticism.

Nancy Thomas’ poetry publications include The Secret Colors of God and Close to the Ground. She is poetry editor for Friends Journal and has a poetry collection forthcoming from Fernwood Press.

All three authors will read and sign books as part of the event.

For more information, contact Maureen Rogers at chaptersbooks@comcast.net.