Survey: Impact of exercise on mental health during the pandemic

Monday, March 1st, 2021

Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey my partner and I created for our Senior Research course. It is seeking your input concerning the impact of exercise on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thank you for your participation! If you have questions, contact Isabela Flores at iflores17@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.

Reminder: Face coverings required in all buildings on campus

Sunday, February 28th, 2021

Please remember that face coverings are required in all buildings on campus. The COVID Operations Team receives daily reports of face-covering non-compliance in the Bruin Den in Klages.

We have recently posted signs reminding our community of this requirement. Please remember to pay attention to seating requirements in the booths. Unfortunately, if we continue to have reports of non-compliance in the Bruin Den, we may be required to close this space.

Thank you for helping to keep our campus safe and open for use.

Policies regarding COVID compliance can be found on this website. If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) in the student life office.

Intramual volleyball, pickleball and badminton starting soon

Sunday, February 28th, 2021

All students and employees are invited to participate in upcoming intramural sport seasons! Campus Recreation is offering volleyball (6v6), pickleball (doubles), and badminton (doubles).

Leagues start Monday, March 8, and run through the last week of classes. There will also be intermittent tournaments offered throughout the weeks to come.

For more details and registration, go here. Questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

OSAC scholarship applications are due today at 5 p.m.

Sunday, February 28th, 2021

The Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) scholarship application is due today (Monday) at 5 p.m.! If you are an Oregon resident, don’t miss your opportunity to apply for up to 600 scholarships with one application.

Questions? Contact Soren Sweet (ssweet@georgefox.edu).

Are you a Special Forces veteran? Apply for memorial scholarship

Sunday, February 28th, 2021

Captain James Ahn, a graduate of UC Riverside and the Claremont McKenna College Army ROTC program, died in 2015 during a parachute training operation while participating with his Special Forces unit in Washington state.

In James’ honor, we are sponsoring an annual scholarship of $1,000 to a Special Forces veteran who is working toward the completion of a higher education degree.

For more information, please visit the Veterans Resources webpage.

Today is the last day to submit Richter Scholars Program proposals

Sunday, February 28th, 2021

Richter Scholars program proposals are due today (Monday).

The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated, and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance, and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility.

For the purpose of this program, research is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool, or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted research methods

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria by clicking here.

Questions? Contact Vetta Berokoff (vberokof@georgefox.edu).

Volunteer for PT practice screening this Wednesday

Sunday, February 28th, 2021

The College of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers with a complicated medical history to participate in a practice screening session this Wednesday, March 3, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Roberts Center.

In this session, our second-year DPT students will practice interviewing volunteers on their medical history paperwork and medication list.

Please email or call Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up.

Intramural volleyball, pickleball and badminton starting soon

Friday, February 26th, 2021

All students and employees are invited to participate in upcoming intramural sport seasons! Campus Recreation is offering volleyball (6v6), pickleball (doubles), and badminton (doubles).

Leagues start Monday, March 8, and run through the last week of classes. There will also be intermittent tournaments offered throughout the weeks to come.

For more details and registration, go here. Questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Come hear ragtime, other compositions at concert this afternoon

Friday, February 26th, 2021

The George Fox community is invited to come watch a fabulous faculty percussion concert from 3 to 3:45 p.m. today (Saturday) in Bauman Auditorium, or online via this Zoom link.

The concert will feature Dwayne Corbin, associate professor of instrumental music, and four Portland-area percussion pros! They will perform a suite of ragtime pieces, an original composition by Corbin, and his new arrangement of Philip Glass’s monumental work Metamorphosis.

In-person attendance is limited to 50 George Fox staff and students (no charge or tickets, and seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis). If you can’t make it in person, watch online!

For more information, contact Dwyne (dcorbin@georgefox.edu) or the music department at 503-554-2620.

Watch Honors Director Javier Garcia’s newly released YouTube lecture

Thursday, February 25th, 2021

George Fox Digital is releasing a series of public lectures on YouTube addressing the pandemic and Christian faith. How are we to understand suffering in light of God’s goodness? What do our academic disciplines have to say about theology and the pandemic?

The third of these lectures is out now, as professor Javier Garcia discusses “The Christ Who Has Entered Our Pandemic.”

We’ll be releasing the final lecture in the series next week on our Youtube channel.

Questions? Contact Brian Doak (bdoak@georgefox.edu).

Do you know about BruinBoards?

Thursday, February 25th, 2021

BruinBoards is an online ads board available as a service to the George Fox community.

The following categories can be found on BruinBoards: for sale or trade, services, housing, and local jobs.

To access BruinBoards, go to MyGFU and click on “Campus Resources.” On the left side of the next screen, you will find the link titled “BruinBoards.”

Questions? Contact BruinBoards (bruinboards@georgefox.edu).

Have Achilles pain? Sign up for PT research study

Thursday, February 25th, 2021

Have you been diagnosed with Achilles tendinopathy, and are still having trouble? If so, you may qualify to participate in the Achilles tendon research study conducted by the PT department.

The research will be conducted on Wednesday, March 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Roberts Center, Room 202. All participants will receive a Dutch Bros gift card!

Questions? Contact Ellie Townsend (etownsend19@georgefox.edu) for more information, or to sign up.

Hadlock is expanding capacity in all areas tomorrow

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

The Hadlock Student Center is expanding capacities in all areas starting tomorrow (Friday)! The Oregon Health Authority has lowered the risk level of Yamhill County to “high risk,” which allows us to serve more students.

Close-contact sports are still prohibited under OHA guidance, such as pick-up basketball. However, intramural sports will be starting soon, including volleyball, badminton and pickleball. Click here to make a reservation for the Hadlock Student Center.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Come listen to ragtime, other compositions at faculty percussion concert Saturday

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

The George Fox community is invited to come watch a fabulous faculty percussion concert from 3 to 3:45 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 27, in Bauman Auditorium, or online via this Zoom link.

The concert will feature Dwayne Corbin, associate professor of instrumental music, and four Portland-area percussion pros! They will perform a suite of ragtime pieces, an original composition by Corbin, and his new arrangement of Philip Glass’s monumental work Metamorphosis.

In-person attendance is limited to 50 George Fox staff and students (no charge or tickets, and seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis). If you can’t make it in person, watch online!

For more information, contact Dwyne (dcorbin@georgefox.edu) or the music department at 503-554-2620.

Last day to check out Bruin Store sale

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

Today (Thursday) is the last day to get 20% off tees and 20% off kids’ clothing in the Bruin Store and online.

While you’re in the store, check out our quarter-zip fleece jackets for $27.95, and the new Closet Project inventory!

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

Enjoy playing ping pong? Sign up to play on the quad

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

The Ping Pong Club will be hosting two ping pong tables on the quad tomorrow (Friday) starting at 6 p.m. There will be prizes and other fun items! All are welcome! Sign up here.

Stay as long as you want, and leave whenever you need. Spikeball Club will be going on at the same time, so come and try out both fun activities.

Everyone, employees included, is welcome to come and play, regardless of skill level. Hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Nathan Redman-Brown (nredmanbrown20@georgefox.edu).

Join other students with ADHD for Zoom session tomorrow

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

Join other students with ADHD for a Zoom session to talk about how ADHD impacts academics, share insights, and connect with peers who have the shared experience of ADHD.

This facilitated group will continue to meet throughout the semester. Join us tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for our first meeting and to help shape the course of this group in the future!

Graduate, adult degree student, and traditional undergraduate students with ADHD are all welcome! Contact Andrea Bylerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join in bike ride social Friday afternoon

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

Campus Recreation is hosting another bike ride social to Schaad Park this Friday, Feb. 26, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

We invite all current students and graduate students to join in! Please bring a bike and helmet if you would like to participate. Register here for this ride and other upcoming outdoor activities.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

All invited to compete in cornhole competition Saturday

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

Campus Recreation is hosting a cornhole (bag toss) tournament this Saturday, Feb. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. The tournament will be hosted at the Hadlock Student Center and is open to all students and employees.

Come to have fun, play some bag toss and meet new people! The winning team will receive a new cornhole set, thanks to Student Activities! You must register in advance by going here.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Zoom session covers integrated behavioral health in primary care

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

Please join us for a two-day event via Zoom starting Thursday, March 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to Friday, March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The event, titled “Removing Barriers to Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care: Research, Best Practices & Implementation Science,” will focus on:

  • Research origins of Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) and Collaborative Care models (CoCM)
  • Exploring Single-Session Therapy (SST)
  • Learning the components of PCBH/CoCM and how to match billing services to billing codes
  • Engaging with quality improvement and implementation science methods focusing on fiscal sustainability

For more information please visit our event page or contact Tammy O’Doherty (todohert@georgefox.edu).