Love exercise? Apply to be a group fitness instructor at Hadlock

Sunday, February 7th, 2021

Passionate about exercise and wellness? Campus Recreation and the Hadlock Student Center are looking for additional group fitness instructors to join our team!

Instructors lead classes for students and employees of all fitness levels through exercise progressions in their areas of expertise. Instructor positions are open to all current George Fox students, staff, and faculty.

Instructors are needed for both in-person and virtual classes. Classes in need of instructors include yoga, core, boot camp, cycle, kickboxing, barre, POUND, HIIT, WERQ, PiYo, TRX, and more!

Don’t see your discipline or interest area listed here? Let us know on the application and we can consider adding a new class. Know of anyone else that would be interested in this opportunity? Please send this information to them.

Click here to apply. 

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

Submit ideas for virtual and outdoor events and earn a gift voucher

Sunday, February 7th, 2021

The Hadlock Student Center and Campus Recreation are looking for ideas for outdoor and virtual events that we can offer during the spring semester! This includes ideas for group exercise classes, intramural sports, outdoor recreation, and skill workshops.

Submit your ideas and be entered for a chance to win $5 vouchers to the rental center. Click here to submit. 

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

Last day to order a Valentine’s Day gift box

Sunday, February 7th, 2021

Do you want to give your friends and loved ones at Fox a Valentine’s Day gift? If so, support George Fox students by purchasing a gift box for only $10 each.

There are three box options available. Visit our Instagram and click on the link in the bio to access our Google Form to purchase one. We have both delivery and pick-up options. Requests will be closing tonight (Monday).

  • Box Option 1
    • Chocolate rose, chocolate bear,  root beer, teddy bear, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note
  • Box Option 2
    • Mug, mug treat, chocolate rose, filled candy stick, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note
  • Box Option 3
    • Multipurpose tool, teddy bear, assorted chocolate box, root beer, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note

Questions? Contact Kylie Smith (smithk17@georgefox.edu).

Deadline to submit Richter Scholars Program Proposals is March 1

Sunday, February 7th, 2021

Richter Scholars Program Proposals are due Monday, March 1.

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).

Are you a creative? ‘The Wineskin’ is accepting submissions

Sunday, February 7th, 2021

The Wineskin is accepting submissions! The theme for this semester is “FORMATION,” 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 on Monday, March 1, at 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Libby Kerns (lkerns17@georgefox.edu).

Attend Zoom session on nursing and care management

Sunday, February 7th, 2021

Are you a primary care nurse or in nursing leadership (or know someone who is)? Please join us for a two-day event via Zoom starting Friday, Feb. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to Saturday, Feb. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is free to George Fox students and employees.

The event, titled “Essentials for Interprofessional Primary Care: Nursing & Care Management,” will focus on:

  • Enhancing person-centered communication and interprofessional knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)
  • Exploring strategies to ensure nurses are practicing at the top of their scope in primary care practice
  • Learning about commonly used screening tools, motivational interviewing concepts/techniques, and transitioning people in care within interprofessional teams and across the healthcare neighborhood
  • Exploring procedure codes that match nursing services to increase fiscal sustainability

Visit our event webpage for more information or contact Tammy O’Doherty (todohert@georgefox.edu).

Attend Zoom event: Interprofessional Solutions for Racism in Primary Care

Sunday, February 7th, 2021

Join us for a creative adult learning experience Thursday, Feb. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. over Zoom. This event will be facilitated by healthcare professionals who personally represent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. 

Learn how to apply diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts, such as decenter whiteness/decolonize interprofessional primary care.  Listen and process the experiences and perspectives of professionals from BIPOC communities.  Explore what success looks like to facilitate better primary care for BIPOC communities.

This event is for healthcare professionals and learners. Register here.

Questions? Contact Tammy O’Doherty (todohert@georgefox.edu).

All invited to PT’s virtual research symposium on Feb. 18

Sunday, February 7th, 2021

Please join the College of Physical Therapy on Zoom for our seventh annual research symposium on Thursday, Feb. 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Physical therapy doctoral faculty and third-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics. 

Questions? Please contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

Curious about traditional forms of Christianity? Come to panel event Wednesday

Saturday, February 6th, 2021

Curious about traditional and liturgical forms of Christianity? The Kyrie Eastern Orthodox Club and Catholic Campus Fellowship invite you to a panel of Catholic and Orthodox professors and staff.

Join us this Wednesday, Feb. 10, in Hoover 105 at 7 p.m. for snacks and discussion!

Questions? Contact Genevieve Wolf (gwolf18@georgefox.edu).

Purchase a Valentine’s Day gift box

Friday, February 5th, 2021

Do you want to give your friends and loved ones at Fox a Valentine’s Day gift? If so, support George Fox students by purchasing a gift box for only $10 each.

There are three box options available. Visit our Instagram and click on the link in the bio to access our Google Form to purchase one. We have both delivery and pick-up options. Requests are being taken until Monday, Feb. 8.

  • Box Option 1
    • Chocolate rose, chocolate bear,  root beer, teddy bear, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note
  • Box Option 2
    • Mug, mug treat, chocolate rose, filled candy stick, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note
  • Box Option 3
    • Multipurpose tool, teddy bear, assorted chocolate box, root beer, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note

Questions? Contact Kylie Smith (smithk17@georgefox.edu).

Submit ideas for virtual and outdoor events to Campus Recreation

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

The Hadlock Student Center and Campus Recreation are looking for ideas for outdoor and virtual events that we can offer during the spring semester! This includes ideas for group exercise classes, intramural sports, outdoor recreation, and skill workshops.

Submit your ideas and be entered for a chance to win $5 vouchers to the rental center. Click here to submit. 

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

Are you a Special Forces veteran? Apply for memorial scholarship

Thursday, February 4th, 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.

Bruin Store closed this Tuesday for inventory

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Bruin Store will be closed all day due to a physical inventory count.

Please visit us online if you need to order something; otherwise, we go back to our normal hours the following day.

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

Need a Valentine’s Day present? Gift boxes for sale

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Do you want to give your friends and loved ones at Fox a Valentine’s Day gift? If so, support George Fox students by purchasing a gift box for only $10 each.

There are three box options available. Visit our Instagram and click on the link in the bio to access our Google Form to purchase one. We have both delivery and pick-up options. Requests are being taken until Monday, Feb. 8.

  • Box Option 1
    • Chocolate rose, chocolate bear,  root beer, teddy bear, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note
  • Box Option 2
    • Mug, mug treat, chocolate rose, filled candy stick, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note
  • Box Option 3
    • Multipurpose tool, teddy bear, assorted chocolate box, root beer, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note

Questions? Contact Kylie Smith (smithk17@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Childcare Needs

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

We know this year has changed childcare needs for many families. The following survey is being conducted to evaluate the current and future childcare needs for our staff and students at George Fox near our main Newberg campus. Take the survey here.

Thank you for your input into the process of determining a possible need for on-campus childcare. 

Questions? Contact Human Resources (hr@georgefox.edu).

Apply to work as a group fitness instructor for HSC

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

Passionate about exercise and wellness? Campus Recreation and the Hadlock Student Center are looking for additional group fitness instructors to join our team!

Instructors lead classes for students and employees of all fitness levels through exercise progressions in their areas of expertise. Instructor positions are open to all current George Fox students, staff and faculty.

Instructors are needed for both in-person and virtual classes. Classes in need of instructors include yoga, core, boot camp, cycle, kickboxing, barre, POUND, HIIT, WERQ, PiYo, TRX, and more!

Don’t see your discipline or interest area listed here? Let us know on the application and we can consider adding a new class. Know of anyone else who would be interested in this opportunity? Please send this information to them.

Click here to apply. 

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

Want to exercise outside? Attend George Fox Running Club tomorrow

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

Have you been feeling trapped inside recently? Then consider coming to our weekly run club meeting. This is a great chance to run together, meet new people, and connect with friends. Join us tomorrow (Friday), as we will meet in front of Hadlock every Friday at 3:30 p.m.

We will run together at any pace! The goal for us is to have fun and encourage each other. If a decent number of people show, we could potentially have multiple pace groups.

To keep everyone safe, we will be running six feet apart and following COVID guidelines. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Keoni Lynam (klynam17@georgefox.edu).

Know high school educators who want help with online classes? Let GFU EPIC help

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

Do you know any high school educators who would like help in their online classroom?

We are GFU EPIC (Engineering Project Innovation Commission), a Servant Engineering project team tasked with aiding high school teachers with frustrations regarding online learning.

We desire to come alongside high school educators, listen to their ideas, and brainstorm how we might be able to help them in an online learning environment.

If you know an educator looking for help in the classroom, have them visit our website, where they can get more information and have the opportunity to fill out a brainstorming form.

Questions? Contact Natascha Lambing (nlambing18@georgefox.edu).

Enjoy Spikeball? Enter this Saturday’s tournament

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021

Do you enjoy playing Spikeball? Join George Fox’s intramural sports for a fun tournament this Saturday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m.!

This is a great way to spend a warm Saturday afternoon, connecting with people and sharing a little friendly competition. Join as a team, or offer yourself as a free agent. The prizes for the winning team are two brand new Spikeball sets!

To register and for more information, please visit this link (you will need to register on IMLeagues to sign up).

Have questions? Please reach out to Ryan Lacey at rlacey17@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Childcare Needs

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021

We know this year has changed childcare needs for many families. The following survey is being conducted to evaluate the current and future childcare needs for our staff and students at George Fox near our main Newberg campus. Take the survey here.

Thank you for your input into the process of determining a possible need for on-campus childcare. 

Questions? Contact Human Resources (hr@georgefox.edu).