Sunday, March 15th, 2020
This June, the university’s physical therapy department is taking a medical service trip to Ghana and Uganda to team up with local healthcare organizations to treat diverse conditions in underserved communities.
To help raise funds for the trip, a banquet will be held on Saturday, April 11, at 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Tickets are $30 and include dinner and a silent auction of various basket items!
If you are interested in joining us, contact Ariana Blondo at ablondo@georgefox.edu, or come by the physical therapy department in the Roberts Center and ask for Ariana.
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Sunday, March 15th, 2020
Do you need some adventure for spring break? Come whitewater rafting with OREC on the Clackamas River on Saturday, March 21. This will be an awesome day on the water surrounded by iconic Pacific Northwest scenery.
YD Adventures will facilitate the trip and provide all river equipment. The trip cost is $35 and includes transportation. Sign up through IMLeagues.com.
This will be an all-day outing, so participants will need to pack a lunch and bring a change of clothes. Wetsuits and other river gear will be provided. Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.
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Sunday, March 15th, 2020
Are you planning an adventure for spring break and need some gear to make it happen? The Hadlock Rental Center can help you out without breaking the bank.
Rentals of $10 or more will be eligible for a 20 percent discount from now through Sunday, March 29. Reserve gear online through the rental center’s webshop. Questions? Contact studentcenter@georgefox.edu.
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Friday, March 13th, 2020
The Murdock Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the 24-hour space will remain open when the library is closed.
The Portland Center Library will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from noon to 5 p.m. The hours are subject to change based on student employee availability. Visit the Portland Center Library page for updates.
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Friday, March 13th, 2020
The Health and Counseling Center will retain regular hours March 16-20 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and will close over spring break (March 23-27). The center is tentatively scheduled to resume regular hours on Monday, March 30.
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Friday, March 13th, 2020
Bon Appetit has modified its hours of operation for Canyon Commons:
Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15:
- Continental breakfast – 8 to 10:30 a.m.
- Brunch – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Dinner – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20:
- Breakfast – 7 to 10 a.m.
- Lunch – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Dinner – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, March 21: Small continental breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m.
The hours for the Bridge Café have also been modified:
- Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20 – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saturday, March 21 – Closed
- Sunday, March 22 – Closed
The Bruin Den and Bruin Bites are closed until further notice. For update information, subscribe to the menu mail. Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
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Friday, March 13th, 2020
The Bruin Community Pantry food bank has modified hours through Friday, April 10.
- Mondays – 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.
- Tuesdays – 4 to 5 p.m.
- Wednesdays – 4 to 5 p.m.
- Thursdays – 2 to 5 p.m.
- Fridays – 4 to 5 p.m.
If you need to access the food bank during alternative times or need more information, contact bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.
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Friday, March 13th, 2020
The public lecture titled “Conflict Resolution and Christian Responsibility: The Case from Rwanda 1994” with David Rawson has been canceled. This event will be rescheduled. Questions? Contact Gloria Doherty at gdoherty@georgefox.edu.
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Friday, March 13th, 2020
In line with changes to the university’s schedule, the Hadlock Student Center has updated services and hours of operation. All intramurals, group fitness, and climbing classes are being suspended at this time. The updated hours are as follows:
- Saturday, March 14 – Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday, March 15 – Closed for additional cleaning
- Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20 – Open from 6 to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Reduced rope climbing hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22 – Closed
- Monday, March 23, through Thursday, March 26 – Open from 6 to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Reduced rope climbing hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
During this time, HSC staff will provide additional cleaning of high-touch areas in the facility. We ask for your help in maintaining the function of this space and the health of users by taking the following steps:
- If you’re not feeling well, please stay at home.Â
- Wash your hands thoroughly before and after your workout. Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth.Â
- Wipe down equipment after use and practice social distancing during your activity (three feet or more from others and avoiding unnecessary contact).
Questions? Contact studentcenter@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
Join us for a banquet and auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Canyon Commons to support the doctor of physical therapy students’ Africa serve trip. The silent auction will feature items from local wineries and businesses.
Tickets for this event are $30 each. Contact Ariana Blondo at ablondo18@georgefox.edu for more information or with questions.
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
Come hear new music at Alex Hastings’ senior composition recital in Bauman Auditorium this Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m.
The performers will play original compositions for piano, wind instruments, marimba, string instruments, and more. The recital will also include the premiere of “Spectrum” – a multimedia work for strings, computer and video – that was created to raise autism awareness. Come for a fun and diverse afternoon of music!
Questions? Contact Alex Hastings at ahastings16@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
The Closet Project is launching weekly pop-ups! Come by the Bruin Store today (Thursday) between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and bring cash for our “Two for $1 T-shirt Day.”
Don’t forget that 100 percent of your purchase goes to the Bruin Community Pantry to combat food insecurity here on campus. Check out our other upcoming events:
- Thursday, March 19 – Denim Day
- Wednesday, April 1 – On Wednesdays We Wear Pink
- Wednesday, April 8 – Giving Day Pop-up
- Thursday, April 16 – Sundress Celebration
- Wednesday, April 22 – We Work Out
- Monday, April 27 – Two for $1 T-shirts
Keep an eye on our Instagram, @the_bruin_store, for pop-up locations and times. Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers for a skin screening session on Wednesday, April 8, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Roberts Center. Second-year physical therapy students, along with a medical doctor, will review your skin for any abnormalities.
If you have any skin concerns and would like to volunteer, contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
Do you need some adventure for spring break? Come whitewater rafting with OREC on the Clackamas River on Saturday, March 21. This will be an awesome day on the water surrounded by iconic Pacific Northwest scenery.
YD Adventures will facilitate the trip and provide all river equipment. The trip cost is $35 and includes transportation. Sign up through IMLeagues.com.
This will be an all-day outing, so participants will need to pack a lunch and bring a change of clothes. Wetsuits and other river gear will be provided. Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
Veterans: If you will be graduating in either spring or summer 2020 and would like to wear a red, white and blue honor cord signifying your veteran status at graduation, please complete this form.
The honor cords are sponsored by the Veterans United Association Student Organization. The forms are due by Friday, April 17. Questions? Contact veterans@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2020
George Fox has no reported cases of coronavirus. Please click the image at right to watch a short video on ways to prevent spread of the illness. More info is also available on our George Fox coronavirus website.
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2020
Tell a group of students gathering data what you do and don’t love about George Fox! Undergraduate and graduate students are being asked to share with a group of admissions interns the things that they think George Fox can improve on, while also sharing with us the ways that you have felt known at George Fox.
As a member of the George Fox community your voice matters, but the only way for change to happen is if we can hear about it. Share whatever you want with us for a chance to win a Chapters gift card! Click here for the survey.
Questions? Contact Joseph Barnes at jbarnes17@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2020
Help out a student who is doing research to see which parts of college helped you discover your career path! All responses are anonymous, and data will be used for an in-class data visualization project. Take the survey here.
Questions? Contact Kendra Huntington at khuntington18@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.
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2020
Townball is back! Our first game back from the fall is this Saturday, March 14, at 3 p.m. at the football practice field. No previous experience is required. Bring water and a glove if you have one.
Questions? Contact Grant More at gmore17@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, March 9th, 2020
The Closet Project is launching weekly pop-ups! Come by the Bruin Store this Thursday, March 12, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and bring cash for our “Two for $1 T-shirt Day.”
Don’t forget that 100 percent of your purchase goes to the Bruin Community Pantry to combat food insecurity here on campus. Check out our other upcoming events:
- Thursday, March 19 – Denim Day
- Wednesday, April 1 – On Wednesdays We Wear Pink
- Wednesday, April 8 – Giving Day Pop-up
- Thursday, April 16 – Sundress Celebration
- Wednesday, April 22 – We Work Out
- Monday, April 27 – Two for $1 T-shirts
Keep an eye on our Instagram, @the_bruin_store, for pop-up locations and times. Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu.
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