Please join us for the annual Christmas tree lighting today (Tuesday) from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. There will be carols, cookies, and hot cider in the Stevens Center’s atrium.
Questions? Contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu.
Do you have a thirst for glorious battle? The university’s Fencing Club has just the event for you! We are hosting a melee battle with foam-padded weaponry tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4 to 5 p.m. on Hadlock’s third basketball court!
We have swords, shields, axes, spears and more, all safety-padded for reasonable use. Invite your friends and face them head on in the epic fight for honor!
All foam weapons and gear will be provided. There is no cost to attend, and no prior experience is necessary.
Swing by for sparring like you’ve never seen before! If you have any questions, email Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.
Join University Recreation for two outdoor recreation workshops at the Hadlock Student Center this weekend. These are free and open to students and employees. Invite your friends, and we will see you there!
Have questions? Please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
Have you lost something? The lost and found has an abundance of found items, including water bottles, ID cards, prescription eyeglasses, electronic accessories, jewelry, and clothing. We even have a skateboard!
Please stop by the Campus Public Safety building this week to identify your lost item. Items not picked up in a timely manner will be donated to a local charity.
Questions? Email Campus Public Safety at campussafety@georgefox.edu.
Get into the holiday spirit and donate a food-related gift card to help local families in need! Every year, the spiritual life office partners with local schools to provide local families with gift cards to food/local restaurants, grocery stores, food delivery, Visa gift cards, etc.
Gift cards can be dropped off at the spiritual life office (Barclay House).
Any questions? Email spiritual life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
The university community is invited to a pair of free presentations on campus next week …
Eric Patterson, a leading student of the just war tradition who has worked in academia, the White House, and the U.S. Department of State, will speak on the topic “Was America’s War in Afghanistan a Just War?†at 7 p.m. tonight (Monday) in Hoover 105. Patterson serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve and is currently executive vice president of the Religious Freedom Institute.
Tomorrow night, guest Jennifer Marshall will present a lecture entitled “Freedom to Flourish: Reforming Antipoverty Policy†at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Marshall has served as vice president of the Heritage Foundation and is currently a senior visiting fellow in its Institute of Family, Community and Opportunity. She is widely published and has testified before Congress on several occasions.
Please direct questions to Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.
Get into the holiday spirit and donate a food-related gift card to help local families in need! Every year, the spiritual life office partners with local schools to provide local families with gift cards to food/local restaurants, grocery stores, food delivery, Visa gift cards, etc.
Gift cards can be dropped off at the spiritual life office (Barclay House).
Any questions? Email spiritual life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
The autism awareness group is organizing an event at the football stadium for the Sunday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 28). The event will include a run around the track, listening to speakers, passing out fidgets, and more to raise money for Autism Awareness. We will meet from 1 to 4 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Gavin Schippers at gschippers20@georgefox.edu.
The university community is invited to a pair of free presentations on campus next week …
Eric Patterson, a leading student of the just war tradition who has worked in academia, the White House, and the U.S. Department of State, will speak on the topic “Was America’s War in Afghanistan a Just War?†at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, in Hoover 105. Patterson serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve and is currently executive vice president of the Religious Freedom Institute.
The following evening, on Tuesday, Nov. 30, guest Jennifer Marshall will present a lecture entitled “Freedom to Flourish: Reforming Antipoverty Policy†at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Marshall has served as vice president of the Heritage Foundation and is currently a senior visiting fellow in its Institute of Family, Community and Opportunity. She is widely published and has testified before Congress on several occasions.
Please direct questions to Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.
Did you know George Fox University has a YouTube channel? New content is uploaded every week.
Watch students share their experiences at George Fox University through “Life@Fox” or “Flippin’ Thru My Phone” videos. You can also learn more about programs from our “Fox Fast Facts” series, including our undergraduate, graduate, ADP and digital offerings.
Please subscribe here to stay up-to-date!
Want help with a paper? Looking for support on how to stay organized and study for tests as finals get closer?
If so, come book an appointment with the Portland Writing Center (PWC) and finish the semester strong. Be sure to schedule early, because appointments fill up fast this time of year.
Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson (hjackson@georgefox.edu) or visit our website.
For study tips, follow us on Instagram at gfupwc.
The Murdock Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, and will remain closed until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. The 24-hour space will remain open.
Questions? Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.
Join us remotely or in-person at the Wheeler eSports arena for University Recreation’s first eSports event: Super Smash Bros!
If you’re interested, sign up here. To play from home, you will need a Nintendo device. The tournament will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3.
Email Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions you have.
Sign up with a partner through IMLeagues for our upcoming cornhole tournament! The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4.
First-place winners will receive an intramural champion shirt, mask, and a place on our intramural champions wall!
Please contact Emiline Bova (ebova19@georgefox.edu) with any questions you have.
The holiday season is upon us, and the shopping has begun. Please be aware that the time to ship packages may take a little longer than usual due to various circumstances.
Plan ahead so you are not caught spending high shipping prices trying to get a package to a loved one before Christmas. Below are the recommended dates from USPS for packages to arrive before Christmas.
Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states)
Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska and Hawaii
You can follow this link for more shipping information. If you have additional questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
Please note that the Hadlock Student Center will be closed starting from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28, at which time we will reopen for normal hours of operation.
Related group exercise programs, intramural sports, and other reoccurring events will not be occurring during this time. Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Friday, Nov. 26. The food bank will reopen on Monday, Nov. 29.
Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
University Recreation is offering several upcoming opportunities to learn how to rock climb and enhance your rock-climbing skills and abilities. All students and employees of George Fox are welcome and invited to participate in these upcoming workshops and courses.
School of Rock
Free opportunity to learn more about rock-climbing skills and techniques
Top Rope Climbing / Belay
Free daily 7 to 8 p.m. classes on how to top rope climb and belay others
Climbing Wall Instructor Course
Professional certification ideal for anyone who enjoys teaching climbing
Have questions on any of these experiences? Please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
Did you know that George Fox art and design students gather every Monday at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) to hear from a visiting graphic designer, interior designer, illustrator or studio artist?
You too can be a part of the fun! Lectures are free and open to the community. Talks begin at 6 p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. See the Art Talk Programming website for a list of artists, and follow @gfuartanddesign on Instagram.
For more information, contact Adam Long at along@georgefox.edu.
The Stewards of Sustainability Club is hosting weekly meetings to organize an event in support of #TeamSeas, an ocean cleanup fundraising campaign.
The meetings will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Fridays in Lemmons 15, with a meeting scheduled for today. We encourage you to join the effort to remove 30 million pounds of trash from coastal regions, rivers and oceans.
For more information about #TeamSeas, watch Mark Rober’s video here. For more information about the club, contact Sydney Schroeder at sschroeder18@georgefox.edu.
