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1098-T tuition tax statements for 2023 are now available online in MyGeorgeFox. If you have not done so already, you will need to “grant consent” to access them in this way. Instructions for how to do this can be found here.

This is the fastest way to receive your form, and you can still grant consent so that you receive it this way. The PDF can be downloaded and shared with whomever is handling your taxes.

We are unable to distribute these for you. If you do not grant consent for online expedited forms, your form will be printed and postmarked by the Jan. 31, 2024 deadline.

If you have any questions, reach out to the student accounts office at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu

Wish you knew more about money? Anxious about doing finances on your own? Looking to build on what you are already doing well? Want some uncomplicated best practices?

If so, join the Financial Planning Club at 6:30 p.m. this Tuesday, Jan. 30, in Canyon Commons for our “Personal Finance Fight Night.” Free pizza will be served while supplies last!

Come dive into four money science topics that will be valuable to know no matter what your major is. We will also be fighting some common myths about personal finance. Do you believe in some of them? Come and find out!

Please email Nathan Redman-Brown at  nlindblom20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Looking for a fun adventure this weekend? Join us for a snowshoeing and sledding trip on Mt. Hood on Sunday, Jan. 28. The trip includes transportation, lunch, equipment, instruction, and more.

You can register and get more details by going here. Have questions? Contact Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu.

Students and employees, join University Recreation for a free one-hour workshop on backcountry snow safety! Our knowledgeable instructors will walk you through a presentation and activities about how to best travel in the backcountry safety.

The workshop is scheduled for tonight (Thursday) from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center (check in at the front desk).

This is an excellent workshop to familiarize yourself with avalanche risks and hazards unique to winter travel. Come with something to take notes, and be ready to ask your questions. Attendees must RSVP by going here.

As a bonus, everyone who attends will receive a free voucher to rent snowshoes from the Hadlock Rental Center!

Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Black History Month starts next week! Do you have any recommendations for the George Fox community on how to engage in celebrating it this February?

Whether it be podcasts or reading, events or restaurants, music or entertainment, the Intercultural Resource Center would love to capture your ideas for engagement. Let us know here.

This year, the university selected Providence Medical Group to provide the on-campus medical care for students, with medical visits charged to the student’s insurance plan. We are pleased to announce that there is now a fund to assist with “out-of-pocket” costs that exceed $75 per visit (after your insurance pays its portion of the medical charges).

If you receive a bill for more than $75 (after your insurance processes a claim), please call 503-683-1097 and they will provide financial assistance. (Note: This financial assistance is available to any student who has had a medical visit this academic year, including during the fall semester.)

Tonight (Tuesday) is the night for “Mediation as Civility: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Comes to Yamhill County” (note updated correction to date of event).

Come to Hoover 105 at 7 p.m. to hear Neighbor-to-Neighbor staffers Heather Wright and Jared Rogers tall about a new initiative to bring volunteer community mediation services to our area. Find out what community mediation is, what it can do to help heal broken relationships and polarization in our area, and how you can get involved it its work.

Questions? Contact Civility Project Director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Volunteer with the Stewards of Sustainability Club this Saturday, Jan. 27, for our Cocoa and Cleanup event!

We will meet up at 2 p.m. in Klages 231, go out and pick up trash around campus, then return to Klages afterwards to celebrate with hot cocoa and donuts. We plan to be done by 4 p.m. (note the time correction). To help us with our goal of reducing waste, bring your favorite mug for hot cocoa!

Help us make a tangible difference on campus and keep our local community clean, safe and beautiful. Employees are welcome to join us as well!

Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us in Hoover 250 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for Quaker worship tomorrow (Wednesday). We’ll spend time quietly and prayerfully waiting on the Lord, discerning how the present Christ “speaks to our condition,” as attested by George Fox nearly four centuries ago.

The meeting will be hosted by Ross McCollough, and spiritual life credit is available. Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Intimidated by the thought of learning how? The Arts & Crafts Club is hosting a cozy winter event featuring hot chocolate and an introductory lesson on how to knit and crochet!

Everyone (including employees) is welcome to join us this Friday, Jan. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 203. This lesson will be geared toward absolute beginners, and we will learn the basics together.

Please sign up here if you are interested. Already know how to knit or crochet? You can sign up, too, and help teach others how to do it!

Feel free to contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The C.S. Lewis Initiative at George Fox is accepting papers for The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference happening Sept. 5-8, 2024! Submissions are welcome from scholars at every career stage, and limited scholarships are available for students and independent scholars.

For topics, guidelines and submission details, visit The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference website. The deadline for short papers is March 31, 2024.

Questions or inquiries prior to submission may be directed to Dr. Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.

If you are not interested in submitting a paper but would like to attend the conference, register for the conference on the website linked above. Registration is free for George Fox University students and employees!

University Recreation is hosting its first-ever top rope competition! This free event is open to climbers of all levels, regardless of if you have climbed top rope before. It’s happening in Hadlock from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2.

We will have food and drinks for all in attendance, and prizes for winners! Register on IM Leagues at this link. Feel free to contact Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join an OREC trip this Sunday for some fun in the snow! We will be cross-country skiing alongside the White River on a moderate three- to four-mile out-and-back trail.

The day will start off with an amazing drive through Mt. Hood, introductory lessons to cross-country skiing, and a fun-filled day in the snow. This is a popular destination and will provide you with some of the best views of Mt. Hood.

No prior skiing experience is needed; our instructors will teach you all that you need to know. To register, go here.

The Cocoa and Cleanup event is back! Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club next Saturday, Jan. 27, to pick up trash around campus.

We will meet up at 2 p.m. in Klages 231, and return there afterwards to celebrate with hot cocoa. We plan to be done by 3 p.m. Help us make a tangible difference on campus and keep our local community clean, safe and beautiful. Employees are welcome to join us as well!

Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit or crochet? Just interested in a new hobby? The Arts & Crafts Club is hosting a cozy winter event featuring hot chocolate and an introductory lesson on how to knit and crochet!

Join us on Friday, Jan. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 203! Whether you have no experience at all or want to brush up on old skills, this introductory course is perfect for you. We’ll guide you through creating a simple practice piece. Please sign up here if you are interested. Employees are welcome to join us as well!

Already know how to knit or crochet? You can sign up too, and help teach others how to do it!

Feel free to contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Students and employees, join University Recreation for a free one-hour workshop on backcountry snow safety! Our knowledgeable instructors will walk you through a presentation and activities about how to best travel in the backcountry safety.

The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center (check in at the front desk).

This is an excellent workshop to familiarize yourself with avalanche risks and hazards unique to winter travel. Come with something to take notes, and be ready to ask your questions! Attendees must RSVP by going here.

As a bonus, everyone who attends will receive a free voucher to rent snowshoes from the Hadlock Rental Center!

Need counseling? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Are you having problems in your relationships that are getting in the way of your academics or life in general?

George Fox’s counseling services are here to meet all of your mental health needs. Counseling is free for Newberg campus students and conveniently located right here on campus. Counseling for non-Newberg-based students is available for $30 per session.

We offer in-person and virtual appointments for students living in Oregon. One-time consults and ongoing counseling appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, please call 503-554-2340.

As the weather warms, we might have frozen pipes that may start to leak. Please contact Plant Services (or Campus Public Safety after business hours) if you hear or see running water, either on the Portland campus or the Newberg campus. Thank you!

If you have any questions, please contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

You are invited to transform your fitness journey with our certified personal trainers!

Our dedicated trainers are certified professionals who are committed to enhancing your fitness levels and overall health. Experience personalized workout routines designed to optimize your potential from any skill level.

We understand the importance of flexibility in your busy schedule, so our trainers are available at a variety of times.

If you are interested, fill out the form here. Prices can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact fitness@georgefox.edu.

Support the esports team and their upcoming events by purchasing Panda Express anywhere in the United States using their online-only order code: 916575.

If you have any questions, please contact Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu.