Come hear MLK scholar Scott Finnie speak tonight in Hoover 105

Monday, March 14th, 2022

How does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s hopeful, reconciling and redemptive leadership – as exhibited in his acclaimed Letter from Birmingham Jail, written in 1963 – reverberate today?

Tonight (Tuesday), all are invited to a free special presentation, “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” presented by Scott Finnie, PhD, a King scholar and faculty member in Eastern Washington University’s Africana Education Program and Department of History since 1992. The event is set from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Finnie’s visit is the keynote address of the 2022 John Woolman Peacemaking Forum. The presentation will focus on how King’s leadership changed the Civil Rights Movement and how his peacemaking principles still apply to our world today.

Preceding the talk will be a Steinfeldt Peace Scholars Symposium from 6 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hoover lobby, where current upperclass students committed to peace studies will exhibit their projects.

The event is being sponsored by George Fox’s Center for Peace and Justice, which is also providing refreshments.

To learn more, visit this President’s Speakers Series page.

Save the date for Richter Scholars info session on March 29

Monday, March 14th, 2022

Save the date for the Richter Scholars informational session on Tuesday, March 29, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. We encourage faculty and students across all disciplines to attend and learn more about the program and how to apply for this research opportunity. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

The program is available to both graduate and undergraduate students. The event will be recorded. Note that the proposal deadline will be Oct. 17, 2022.

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

Support DPT’s trip to Uganda at auction event on April 9

Monday, March 14th, 2022

This summer, students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be traveling to Uganda to provide training, education and instruction in the treatment and management of children and adults with disabilities.

To support our cause, please join us at our auction event from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday April 9, in Canyon Commons. Tickets are $25 and include dinner, raffle entry, and the opportunity to bid on auction items featuring local wineries, local businesses, travel experiences and more!

Please fill out this Google Form if interested in purchasing tickets, and contact Nalani Kekuawela at kkekuawela20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Make a purchase and get a chance to win a prize at Bruin Store

Monday, March 14th, 2022

Now through Thursday, March 17, each purchase at the Bruin Store comes with a chance to win a prize! Draw a shamrock from the bowl, and if it has a star inside, you get to pick a prize. Offer good while prizes last.

Questions? Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.

Make a note of spring break dining hours

Monday, March 14th, 2022

Staying on campus for spring break? Spring break dining hours are posted here.

Please follow us on Instagram (@bonappetitgfu) for more updates. Contact Jason Rosvall at jrosvall@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Are you leaving your vehicle on campus over spring break?

Sunday, March 13th, 2022

If you are leaving your vehicle on campus over spring break, you will need to do the following:

  • Fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy Form
  • Remove any personal belongings from vehicle
  • Park in a lot that Campus Public Safety (CPS) personnel designate
  • Leave a key at the CPS office

The policy agreement form can be filled out at the Campus Public Safety office or online at the above link.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey in the CPS office at 503-554-2091.

Come help in the Community Garden this afternoon

Sunday, March 13th, 2022

All are invited to come work in the Community Garden with the Stewards of Sustainability Club today (Monday) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. We will be weeding the beds in preparation for planting our plant starts and flower seeds.

We will have all necessary supplies. If you have your own garden gloves feel free to bring them, but we will also have some. Visit this Google site map for the garden location.

Questions? Contact Sydney Schroeder at sschroeder18@georgefox.edu.

Join in discussion at Forum on Faith and Sexuality today and tomorrow

Sunday, March 13th, 2022

The Cultural Enterprise invites the entire campus community to a Forum on Faith and Sexuality today (Monday) and tomorrow in Canyon Commons.

The two-day event features three widely acclaimed authors: Wesley Hill, Eve Tushnet and Nancy Pearcey. Our hope is to provide stimulus for thoughtful dialogue with pressing questions of human sexuality and Christian faith through the testimony and ideas of these presenters.

There will be three keynotes as well as a panel, all with opportunities for engagement from the audience. Obviously these questions are complex and discussion of them increasingly fraught, but our hope is to demonstrate Christlike concern for people and truth.

Here is the schedule:

  • Monday, March 14, 7 p.m.: Wesley Hill
  • Tuesday, March 15, 1:30 p.m.: Eve Tushnet
  • Tuesday, March 15, 7 p.m.: Nancy Pearcey, followed by panel featuring all three speakers

Have questions? Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu.

Football team offers job opportunity to film practices

Sunday, March 13th, 2022

The George Fox football team is looking for someone to help film our spring football practices. There are three positions needed, 10 hours guaranteed weekly, and you must have federal work-study available.

All training will be provided on site. This could also open up an opportunity for you to film practices, scrimmages and games in the upcoming season.

Please contact Austin Shadbolt for more information at ashadbolt@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Native American/Indigenous Resilience

Sunday, March 13th, 2022

We are conducting a PsyD dissertation research project, “Resilience and Cultural Connectiveness within the Native American/Indigenous Population,” and would appreciate your feedback. It will take about 15 to 20 minutes to complete our survey.

We are looking for participants with any Native American/American Indian Indigenous heritage. The purpose of this research is to show how resilience/strength, cultural identity, spiritual identity, and cultural connectiveness are reflected within the Indigenous population.

At the end of the survey is the option to enter a raffle (rewards include three $100 Visa gift cards) as a thank you. We have received IRB approval through George Fox, and as a tribal partnership project we place an emphasis on participant safety and a culturally humble approach to Indigenous research.

Thank you for considering participation in our research. If you have any questions, concerns or feedback, please feel free to contact Winston Seegobin at wseegobin@georgefox.edu or Lindsay Price at lprice18@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.

PT hosts Parkinson’s disease exercise group this spring

Thursday, March 10th, 2022

If you or a loved one has Parkinson’s disease and would like to participate in a community exercise group, please contact us to join George Fox physical therapy students in their research. The exercise classes will run from mid-April through May and be held at our new clinic location at 448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please reach out to Desiray Anderson at pdresearch50@gmail.com.

Resource and contact information for Title IX

Thursday, March 10th, 2022

George Fox is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe place to live, work, and learn for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following: sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, harassment and discrimination, bias-related incidents, and hate crimes.

If you or someone you know has experienced a Title IX-related incident, we strongly encourage students to report to the Title IX coordinator located in the Intercultural Resource Center (Moore House). You may contact Katrina Johnson, Title IX coordinator for students, at katrinaj@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2318.

If you are interested in connecting with a confidential resource, contact the campus advocate at campusadvocate@georgefox.edu, or visit one of our other on-campus confidential resources at the Office of Spiritual Life (Barclay House, 503-553-2320) and Health & Counseling (Woodward House, 503-553-2340).

For more Title IX information, visit the Title IX brochure or the university’s Title IX website.

If you are off campus and need immediate assistance, contact 911. If you are on campus and need immediate assistance, call 911, or Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.

All invited to Forum on Faith and Sexuality this Monday and Tuesday

Thursday, March 10th, 2022

The Cultural Enterprise invites the entire campus community to a Forum on Faith and Sexuality on Monday and Tuesday, March 14-15, in Canyon Commons.

The two-day event features three widely acclaimed authors: Wesley Hill, Eve Tushnet and Nancy Pearcey. Our hope is to provide stimulus for thoughtful dialogue with pressing questions of human sexuality and Christian faith through the testimony and ideas of these presenters.

There will be three keynotes as well as a panel, all with opportunities for engagement from the audience. Obviously these questions are complex and discussion of them increasingly fraught, but our hope is to demonstrate Christlike concern for people and truth.

Here is the schedule:

  • Monday, March 14, 7 p.m.: Wesley Hill
  • Tuesday, March 15, 1:30 p.m.: Eve Tushnet
  • Tuesday, March 15, 7 p.m.: Nancy Pearcey, followed by panel featuring all three speakers

Have questions? Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu.

Check out the fun of ‘Faculty Feud Live’ tonight in Hoover 105

Thursday, March 10th, 2022

The Society of Women Engineers is hosting Faculty Feud Live (STEM Edition) tonight (Friday) from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Come see your professors compete against each other. This is one of the most fun events of the year! Everyone is welcome to attend.

Contact Tiana Ringer at tringer19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We need your feedback on the George Fox Mobile app

Thursday, March 10th, 2022

We are interested in your experience using the George Fox Mobile app. Please take a moment to respond to the five items in this survey.

If you haven’t downloaded the app, take a minute to do so! The app is available on IOS and Android. Give it a test run, then provide feedback (or just use the app!).

Through the George Fox Mobile app, you can:

  • Check your grades
  • Link to Canvas
  • See the Bon Appétit menu and order food
  • Make library room reservations
  • Schedule appointments with the IDEA Center, ARC, and other offices
  • And more!

If you have questions about the George Fox Mobile app, contact Rick Muthiah, director of learning support services, at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

All invited to help in the Community Garden this Monday afternoon

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

Come work in the Community Garden with the Stewards of Sustainability Club this Monday, March 14, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. We will be weeding the beds in preparation for planting our plant starts and flower seeds.

We will have all necessary supplies. If you have your own garden gloves feel free to bring them, but we will also have some. Visit this Google site map for the garden location.

Questions? Contact Sydney Schroeder at sschroeder18@georgefox.edu.

Join Kinesiology Club on hike this Saturday

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

Come join the Kinesiology Club for a relaxing hike at the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park in Portland this Saturday, March 12. After the hike, we will have some waffles!

We’ll meet in the Duke parking lot at 9:30 a.m. if you want to carpool. Questions? Email Hunter Dieter at hdieter19@georgefox.edu.

Last chance to sign up for Mario Kart tournament on Saturday

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

Sign up by tomorrow (Friday) at 11:59 p.m. to participate in a Mario Kart tournament scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon  this Saturday, March 12. Everyone is welcome, no matter what your skill level is.

The tournament will be single-player team participation, meaning you are your own team. Equipment to participate will be provided if needed (joysticks). It’s highly recommended you bring your own controllers/joysticks if you have them. Employees and students are welcome!

If you have questions, contact Rylee Guimont at rguimont19@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for this week’s ‘Get Cultured’ presentation

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

Our interprofessional team is delighted to invite the George Fox community to a virtual presentation: “Get Cultured! Decolonizing and Decentering Whiteness in the Healthcare Workforce.” It is 100% designed, developed and delivered by healthcare professionals who identify with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

This event, scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 11-12, is for everyone, and if you identify as white, this is a special opportunity to listen and learn. We will learn about ways to decolonize and decenter whiteness in our workforce, dynamic sizing, and other methods to improve our clinical care.

Additionally, this CME will focus on two important clinical topics: persistent pain and chronic disease.

This is a soulful opportunity to hear and deeply reflect on the voices and lived experiences of our BIPOC-identifying colleagues. For more information and to register, go here. It is free to George Fox employees and students.

Questions? Please contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.

Patti Callahan Henry speaks tonight on ‘Surprised by Joy’ in Hoover 105

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

Patti Callahan Henry, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 16 novels, will speak on campus at 7 p.m.  tonight (Thursday) in Hoover 105 (please note updated location). The presentation is free of charge and open to the public.

Callahan Henry will speak on the topic “Surprised by Joy,” a reference to the C.S. Lewis novel of the same name. Her visit is the latest in George Fox’s President’s Speaker Series.

A podcast host, author and national speaker, Callahan Henry won the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s Christy Award (“Book of the Year”) in 2019 for her novel Becoming Mrs. Lewis. She was also the Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year for 2020 and won the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year award for 2019.

Callahan Henry is the co-host and co-creator of the popular weekly online Friends and Fiction live web show and podcast. She is also a contributor to the weekly life lesson essay column for Parade magazine.