Concrete trucks scheduled to use Fulton Street this week

Sunday, September 19th, 2021

On Tuesday, Sept. 21, and Thursday, Sept. 23, Fulton Street traffic will be impacted by large concrete trucks waiting to offload at the Friendsview construction site.

The work will begin at 3 a.m. and continue all day. The trucks will be lining up on Fulton Street to enter and exit onto Center Street into the Friendsview complex. Traffic is advised to use another route, if possible.

If you have any questions, contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu).

Go whitewater rafting and earn spiritual life credit

Friday, September 17th, 2021

Looking for an adventure? Join University Recreation and the Office of Spiritual Life on Saturday, Sept. 26, for a whitewater rafting trip on the Deschutes River! No prior rafting experience is necessary.

This is a great first-time rafting experience. We will be rafting with Lifelines, the outdoor ministry of CRU. As part of our time, we will share some experiences and reflections with one another as part of a couple of activities facilitated by Lifeline. The rest of the time, we will be rafting and having loads of fun on the water!

Students who participate in this trip will earn one SPIL (Spiritual Life) credit. Go to this link to register.

Have questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

If the trip that you desire to attend is full, please consider joining a waiting list to be contacted if any spots open up.

Save the Date: Hadlock sale is set for Oct. 1

Thursday, September 16th, 2021

University Recreation is hosting its annual “Gearage Sale” on Friday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center.

Students and employees are eligible for great deals on outdoor and sporting equipment, including but not limited to the following: rock-climbing shoes, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, backpacking backpacks, water filters, camp stoves, paddleboards, and more!

Save the date in your calendar! You won’t want to miss the sale! Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Free rock-climbing classes offered in Hadlock

Thursday, September 16th, 2021

Want to learn how to belay or climb the top rope-climbing wall at Hadlock? We have classes every day, Monday through Friday, at 7 p.m.!

The classes are completely free to students, employees and members. Please register by going here.

Have questions? Please email Austin Shirazi at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

BIPOC and women’s climb nights scheduled in Hadlock

Thursday, September 16th, 2021

University Recreation is hosting BIPOC climb nights and women’s climb nights at the Hadlock Student Center throughout the fall semester. Three of each climb night will be happening, and no registration is necessary. Please note these dates in your calendar!

The BIPOC climb nights are for any members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community and allies! Join us for climbing, community, conversation, and fun. Everyone is invited!

Dates for BIPOC Climb Nights:

  • Tuesday, Sept. 28 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, Oct. 26 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, Nov. 16 (7-10 p.m.)

If you have questions about the BIPOC Climb Nights, please email Austin Shirazi at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

Women’s climb nights are for anyone who identifies as female to come and climb in a fun, safe, supportive environment. Please note that the climbing wall will be closed during this time to other users.

Dates for Women’s Climb Nights:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 22 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, Oct. 20 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, Nov. 24 (7-10 p.m.)

For information on the Women’s Climb Nights, please contact Moriah Clock at mclock20@georgefox.edu.

Student Survey: ‘Book Suggestions’

Thursday, September 16th, 2021

Do you have a favorite book you think other students should read? Well, the Bruin Blog is collecting book suggestions!

If there’s a title you want to share, you can fill out this survey.

Let us know what you like!

If you have any questions, contact Alex Morales at amorales21@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Come play soccer on Friday nights!

Thursday, September 16th, 2021

Come play pick-up soccer on Friday nights from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex soccer field!

We will start playing tonight and continue through the rest of the semester. All skill levels are welcome to play!

If you have any questions, email Noah Brouwer (nbrouwer19@georgefox.edu).

‘The Wineskin’ is accepting submissions from all

Wednesday, September 15th, 2021

The Wineskin is accepting submissions! The theme for this semester is “WITNESS,” so send us your best poems, stories, essays, and artwork in that stream of thought; we welcome thematic interpretation.

The editors are open to a wide range of styles and subject matter, but we are particularly looking for work that pushes boundaries and surprises us with its artistic approach and perspective of the world.

All are welcome to submit, including employees and those who are not members of the George Fox community!

Submission Guidelines:

  • Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Word document, in Times New Roman, 12-point font. Please title your pieces and remove your name from the document.
  • Limit all prose to 1,000 words and send no more than five poems per submission.
  • For artwork: Files should be named as the title of your piece, followed by your name. Please remove all watermarks from your work.
  • All work should be submitted through our website. Submissions close at midnight on Friday, Oct. 15.

Contact Jaime Miller (jmiller18@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Confidential campus advocate is available for students

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

The university is pleased to offer a confidential campus advocate in partnership with the Sexual Misconduct CARE (Campus awareness, Response and Education) team.

The campus advocate is a George Fox MSW intern located at the Moore House/Intercultural Resource Center on the Newberg campus. She is qualified to provide advocacy, accompaniment, and referral service to survivors of all forms of violence – including sexual assault, intimate partner violence, hate crimes, stalking, sexual harassment, and other forms of sexual misconduct – in order to facilitate and promote individual recovery and success.

Confidential campus advocates will not share any information or details of your experience without your permission unless you are at risk of harming yourself or others.

If you wish to seek services, walk-ins are welcome Mondays between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Appointments are also available upon request.

If you have any questions, you can reach the campus advocate at campusadvocate@georgefox.edu. If you have an emergency, please call 911 or Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2310.

Are you an ‘expert’? Share your knowledge!

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Are you an expert in your field? Do you have any creative or interesting hobbies? Have you participated in any ministries that are unique? Have you published recently? Volunteered with the Peace Corps? Had a career in a unique industry?

Our engaged and curious neighbors at Friendsview Retirement Community are looking for presenters for their community during the 2021-22 academic year. Presentations usually run 40 minutes with a 10-minute Q&A, and can be done via Zoom or in person in Newberg.

If you’d like to be considered for a presentation, email Sara Reamy, director of alumni relations, at sreamy@georgefox.edu for more information.

ADHD group launches tomorrow in Roberts 130

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Do you have ADHD? Interested in meeting others with ADHD on or near the Newberg campus? Come to this year’s ADHD group launch event!

Tomorrow (Thursday), from 7 to 9 p.m. in Roberts 130, join us for pizza, conversation, and an overview of what to expect this year (hint: small groups, study time, tips and tricks, snacks!). Can’t come for the whole time? No problem; drop in when you can.

To RSVP, email Kyle Rafferty at krafferty19@georgefox.edu by Wednesday at 10 p.m. so we know how much pizza to have. And if you forget to RSVP … come anyway!

Questions? Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.

Join us for Contemplative Worship on Thursdays

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Contemplative worship (sometimes called Communion After the Manner of Friends) will be held every Thursday morning from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 104.

The sessions will be hosted by Paul Anderson and Nathanael Ankeny. All are welcome, and elective chapel credit is available.

If you have any questions, email Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Join Catholic carpool group

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Are you looking for a ride to a Catholic church on Sundays? Are you living in Newberg and willing to drive students to mass?

The Catholic Campus Fellowship has a carpool group open to all students! Join us on Sundays if you need a ride or just need some friends to go to church with.

For more information, or if you want to volunteer, contact Genevieve Wolf at gwolf18@georgefox.edu. Stay tuned for more announcements about our upcoming Catholic Campus Fellowship events!

Ping Pong Club is meeting next Wednesday

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Happy third week!

Ping Pong Club is meeting Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Hadlock gym!

Everyone, staff included, regardless of skill level, is welcome to come and play. Please fill out this quick email sign-up form if you are interested in coming so you can be in the know for future events!

On a side note, come say hi at our table at the club fair this Thursday, Sept. 16, in the quad from 7 to 9 p.m.

There is no requirement or cost involved other than being a part of George Fox!

Please email nredmanbrown20@georgefox.edu or mooreb20@georgefox.edu with any and all questions!

Attend Comic Book Club tonight

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Do you like superheroes? Supervillains? Or webcomics unrelated to superpowers? Then we’ve got the perfect place for you: Fox’s very own Comic Book Club!

Whether you’ve been reading comics all your life, or you’ve never seen one in person, we’d love to have you join us. Starting tonight, join us every third Wednesday of the month in Hoover 207 from 7 to 8 p.m. If you can’t make it in person, we also have a Zoom option.

In the club we talk about the current comic book and pop culture news, discuss comics we’ve read as a group, watch DC/Marvel movies and shows, and eat snacks!

Questions? Contact Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu.

Save the Date: Hadlock sale is set for Oct. 1

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

University Recreation is hosting its annual “Gearage Sale” on Friday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center.

Students and employees are eligible for great deals on outdoor and sporting equipment, including but not limited to the following: rock-climbing shoes, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, backpacking backpacks, water filters, camp stoves, paddleboards, and more!

Save the date in your calendar! You won’t want to miss the sale! Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

BIPOC and women’s climb nights scheduled at Hadlock

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

University Recreation is hosting BIPOC climb nights and women’s climb nights at the Hadlock Student Center throughout the fall semester. Three of each climb night will be happening, and no registration is necessary. Please note these dates in your calendar!

The BIPOC climb nights are for any members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community and allies! Join us for climbing, community, conversation, and fun. Everyone is invited!

Dates for BIPOC Climb Nights:

  • Tuesday, Sept. 28 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, Oct. 26 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, Nov. 16 (7-10 p.m.)

If you have questions about the BIPOC Climb Nights, please email Austin Shirazi at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

Women’s climb nights are for anyone who identifies as female to come and climb in a fun, safe, supportive environment. Please note that the climbing wall will be closed during this time to other users.

Dates for Women’s Climb Nights:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 22 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, Oct. 20 (7-10 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, Nov. 24 (7-10 p.m.)

For information on the Women’s Climb Nights, please contact Moriah Clock at mclock20@georgefox.edu.

Free rock-climbing classes offered at Hadlock

Tuesday, September 14th, 2021

Want to learn how to belay or climb the top rope-climbing wall at Hadlock? We have classes every day, Monday through Friday, at 7 p.m.!

The classes are completely free to students, employees and members. Please register by going here.

Have questions? Please email Austin Shirazi at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

RSVP for next week’s Richter Scholar info workshop

Monday, September 13th, 2021

The Richter Scholars Program is hosting an engaging informational workshop to explain the research program to faculty and students and also to introduce the new two-year Richter funding option.

We encourage faculty and students across all disciplines to attend and learn how to apply for this research opportunity. The program is available to both graduate and undergraduate students. We are excited to share the changes coming to the Richter Scholars Program!

  • Date: Tuesday, Sept. 21
  • Time: 5-6 p.m.
  • Place: Hoover 105
  • Snacks and beverages will be provided.

If you plan to watch the live stream or attend in person, please use this link to RSVP.

At this event we will provide the link to the online application and review the important criteria in scholar selection. While limited, we anticipate larger scholarship awards and a special fund for faculty mentors to assist. Attend in person or via live stream to learn more.

The proposal deadline is Monday, Oct. 18. All submittals will be electronic. For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Learn about ministry leadership at Young Life meetings

Monday, September 13th, 2021

Are you a student or employee seeking support in building the foundation of your faith, pursuing intentional community, and discerning a call to ministry leadership? New Leader Training (NLT) is a program organized by Young Life that aims to develop current and future leaders in ministry while fostering an environment for fellowship and spiritual growth.

NLT meetings are held every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p.m. at Hoover 102 beginning today (Tuesday) through Nov. 9. Even if you’re still unsure if ministry leadership is for you, we invite you to come as you are and learn more about it. For students, chapel credit is offered for attending.

Check out our Instagram and Facebook or email rremoket.yl@gmail.com to be added to our email list for all future updates.