Instructions on voting

Friday, October 16th, 2020

It’s time to vote! If you are a resident of Oregon, here are the steps to take:

If you are registered you will receive a ballot two or three weeks before the election via mail. You will receive a mail-in ballot automatically because that is Oregon law.

To change your voting address, go to this link and follow the instructions. Mail your ballot back by Wednesday, Oct. 28. If you miss that date, you will need to drop it in a ballot box.

If you live out of state:

The government will allow you to vote via absentee voting (mail-in) in the state you are attending school. Visit this page for information on how to vote if you live out of state. To change your address, check out this page.

Tips for preventing a rejected ballot:

  • Vote early. That means mail in your ballot before Oct. 28.
  • Make sure your signature is the same as the signature on your driver’s license.
  • Do not vote twice.
  • Remember to mail in your ballot; do not keep it as a souvenir.

Join Political Civility Project debate Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, October 16th, 2020

The 2020 George Fox Political Civility Project continues, looking for ways to counteract increasing polarization and alienation in American politics.

At 7:30 p.m. (please note updated start time) this Monday, Oct. 19, professors Mark Hall and Phil Smith will debate about whom we should vote for in the U.S. presidential election. Attendees will be invited to assess levels of civility in the debate and also hear a brief report on how the vice presidential debate, and perhaps others, fared in terms of civility.

Attendees will also be given a chance to comment on what next steps our university should take to promote peacemaking in politics.  The event is open to the public via this Zoom link, and those on campus may attend the event live in Bauman Auditorium.

In compliance with social distancing regulations, when the room reaches its 100-person COVID capacity, any others who arrive will be directed to join those attending (including any off-campus guests) via Zoom.

Questions? Contact Ron Mock (rmock@georgefox.edu).

Join Political Civility Project for debate this Monday

Thursday, October 15th, 2020

The 2020 George Fox Political Civility Project continues, looking for ways to counteract increasing polarization and alienation in American politics. 

At 6 p.m. this Monday, Oct. 19, professors Mark Hall and Phil Smith will debate about whom we should vote for in the U.S. presidential election. Attendees will be invited to assess levels of civility in the debate and also hear a brief report on how the vice presidential debate, and perhaps others, fared in terms of civility.

Attendees will also be given a chance to comment on what next steps our university should take to promote peacemaking in politics.  The event is open to the public via this Zoom link, and those on campus may attend the event live in Bauman Auditorium. 

In compliance with social distancing regulations, when the room reaches its 100-person COVID capacity, any others who arrive will be directed to join those attending (including any off-campus guests) via Zoom. 

Questions? Contact Ron Mock (rmock@georgefox.edu).

Flu shots are still available

Thursday, October 15th, 2020

Flu shots are still available at the Health and Counseling Center. Students on the student health insurance plan are free; all others pay $20.

Please call 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment.

Get involved with the Disability Awareness and Advocacy Group

Thursday, October 15th, 2020

The Disability Awareness and Advocacy group is meeting this Sunday, Oct. 18, from 4 to 5 p.m. over Zoom. We will introduce new members, discuss our efforts to becoming a club, and begin planning for upcoming events.

See you there!

Questions? Contact Hannah Mason (hmason17@georgefox.edu).

Attend virtual guest lecture: ‘Complicity in Racism: The Path Forward’

Thursday, October 15th, 2020

The university community is invited to attend a virtual lecture, “Complicity in Racism: The Path Forward,” put on by the George Fox Honors Program, on Friday, Oct. 30, at 10:30 a.m.

The event features Jemar Tisby, an author, speaker and president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, for which he writes about race, religion and culture.

Tisby will explore racial justice solutions and cultural conversations that compel action. For more information regarding Tisby and his presentation, click here.

Registration is required. Please register here for the virtual lecture.

Questions? Contact Nancy Schifferdecker (nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu).

University announces changes to spring semester schedule

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

To reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 on campus and at teaching sites during the traditional flu season, the university is altering the academic calendar for the spring semester. The change primarily affects the schedule of spring break as seen below.

Although many graduate/ADP students primarily participate remotely or online, all programs, regardless of modality, will follow a different set of academic holidays in order to ensure services are available to all students.

Graduate and adult degree students will start the semester on the date originally scheduled (Jan. 11). Spring break will be converted from a week in March to two long weekends and a midweek day of rest.

Graduate/Adult Degree 2021 spring semester (no change from current schedule) 

  • Jan. 11-April 30

Graduate/Adult Degree academic holidays

  • Jan. 18 (Monday)
  • Feb. 15-16 (Monday-Tuesday)
  • March 25-26 (Thursday-Friday)
  • April 14 (Wednesday)

Classes will be held on Feb. 19, a date previously scheduled for a holiday.

University adds ‘Day of Rest’ on Nov. 11

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

This year has been a challenging one for everyone. In recognition of your hard work, the university’s leadership has added a “Day of Rest” on Wednesday, Nov. 11, on which classes will be canceled and offices will be closed. In a year of unpleasant surprises, we hope this will provide a brief time of respite and renewal.

Today is last chance to get flu shot on Newberg campus

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Today (Thursday) is your last chance to get a flu shot on the Newberg campus. The clinic is located in Hoover 103 and is open today from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Please come prepared:

A list of accepted insurance coverage is available here. For those without accepted insurance, the cost is $30 (cash or check ONLY).

Please don’t miss out on preparing well for the flu season this year!

Questions? Please contact Aga Luptak (aluptak@georgefox.edu) or call Human Resources at 503-554-2181.

Invisible Disability Week is coming up! Student and employee input needed

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Invisible Disability Week is right around the corner, Oct. 18 through 24! The Disability Services Office wants your input as we plan to highlight invisible disabilities on our Instagram.

Do you have an invisible disability that you want to be sure we mention? Please fill out this anonymous survey. We see you!

Questions? Contact Andrea Byerley (abyerley@georgefox.edu).

Last day to get 25% off of hats at the Bruin Store

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Don’t forget that today (Thursday) is the last day to get 25% off of hats at the Bruin Store! Swing by between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or place an order online.

Virtual event addresses chronic health conditions

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

The Interprofessional Primary Care Institute will be hosting a virtual event via Zoom Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

The event’s purpose is to cross-train primary care team members on metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and hypertension. We will also explore clinical tools, workflows, and interventions that can be used in a primary care setting. 

We will dialogue with healthcare professionals about chronic conditions in Black communities, learn and practice behavioral change interventions, discuss tools to engage people in self-management, as well as explore how we can encourage people with chronic conditions to increase their physical activity.

For more information, contact Tammy O’Doherty (todohert@georgefox.edu) or visit the events section on our webpage to learn more.

All invited to Fall Faculty Lecture featuring Jillian Sokso

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

The Faculty Development Committee invites the Fox community to the Fall 2020 Faculty Lecture this Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Our featured speaker, and recipient of the 2019-20 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, is Jillian Sokso, professor of art and design.

Join us as Jillian presents “Chaos Garden,” a visual examination of the impulse we humans have to control and beautify our immediate surrounding landscape, all the while contributing to and ignoring the impact of our daily lives on the larger planet. Professor Sokso will also share about her research project that involves turning native plants to paper!

Seating is limited to 34, so come early, or join via live stream here.

For additional information, contact Dawn Ford (dford@georgefox.edu).

Showers in Hadlock are open again

Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

We have great news! After you get a nice workout in at Hadlock, you can now use our showers!

Questions? Contact Kiana Rasubala (krasubala@georgefox.edu).

Flu shots available on Newberg campus today

Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

Don’t forget to get a flu shot today! The flu shot clinic is located in Hoover 103 and is open today (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Please come prepared:

A list of accepted insurance coverage is available here. For those without accepted insurance, the cost is $30 (cash or check ONLY).

If you are unable to come today, the clinic will be open again tomorrow from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in Hoover 103. See you there!

Questions? Please contact Aga Luptak (aluptak@georgefox.edu) or call Human Resources at 503-554-2181.

‘The Wineskin’ is accepting submissions for writing, art and photography

Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

The Wineskin is now accepting submissions! The theme for this semester is “INTERRUPTION” 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 both students and employees and those who aren’t 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 Friday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m.

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

Hadlock is now offering self-defense classes

Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

The Hadlock Student Center has added a self-defense class to its group fitness program! Classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m.

In this martial arts-based class, you’ll learn to defend yourself like a pro with our student instructor, Mason Bertrand. You will gain confidence knowing that you can protect you and your loved ones with the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces.

During the course, you’ll learn realistic tactics and techniques to take down an attacker, regardless of their size, strength, and fighting strategy. As an added bonus, you’ll also develop superior physical fitness while having a blast!

Sign up on IMLeagues to join!

Questions? Contact Kiana Rasubala (krasubala@georgefox.edu).

Shop the Bruin Store’s sale and save up to 25% off hats

Monday, October 12th, 2020

Shop our hats in-store or online with 25% off of select styles! The sale begins today (Tuesday) and ends this Thursday, Oct. 15.

The Bruin Store is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Friday, and open 24/7 online.

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

Interested in political civility? Attend debate about 2020 election

Monday, October 12th, 2020

The 2020 George Fox Political Civility Project continues, looking for ways to counteract increasing polarization and alienation in American politics. 

This Monday, Oct. 19, professors Mark Hall and Phil Smith will debate about whom we should vote for in the U.S. presidential election. Attendees will be invited to use the prototype Political Civility inventory to assess levels of civility in the debate. They will also hear a brief report on how the vice-presidential debate, and perhaps others, fared in terms of civility.

Attendees will also be given a chance to comment on what next steps our university should take to promote peacemaking in politics. 

The event is open to the public via Zoom (link available later this week). Students are invited to attend the event live in Bauman Auditorium.

In compliance with social distancing regulations, when the room reaches its 100-person COVID capacity, any others who arrive will be directed to join those attending (including any off-campus guests) via Zoom. 

Questions? Contact Ron Mock (rmock@georgefox.edu).

Please be aware of Bon Appetit’s online ordering policy

Monday, October 12th, 2020

Bon Appetit would like to remind everyone to please not ask for substitutions or extra items when ordering through the app. It is not meant to replace the all-you-care-to-eat model but rather to help pull guests out of the dining hall to improve wait times in line. 

We do welcome allergen requests and will do our best to accommodate.

Questions? Contact Jason Rosvall (jason.rosvall@cafebonappetit.com).