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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Monday, March 9th, 2020
A group of students is gathering information for a class project that looks at how willing individuals are to participate and donate to nonprofit organizations. They would love your feedback and it would greatly help their client. Please take this five-question survey!
Questions? Contact Lauren Lunt at llunt16@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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Sunday, March 8th, 2020
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate and DPS Teaching. Please review the criteria for the award (below) and consider your nomination. It will aid the committee’s deliberations if you provide specific examples of good teaching practices.
The award will be announced at the appropriate graduate commencement and/or hooding ceremony. A plaque and a $2,500 check will be given to this faculty member.
Criteria for the award:
- Currently a full-time faculty member at George Fox teaching graduate courses or courses in the Department of Professional Studies
- Unusually significant and meritorious teaching achievement during the past year
- Unusual effort devoted to ensuring the quality of the students’ classroom learning experience
- High scholarly standards for both the rigor and currency of course content, and for the level of student performance with respect to these standards
- Evidence of the faculty member’s direct impact upon and involvement with students
- The quality of relevant information and nominations submitted by current and former students, including formal teacher evaluations
Graduate and DPS students may complete this Google nomination form or send an email to Laurie Fair (lfair@georgefox.edu) with the name and a statement regarding this faculty member’s excellence with regard to the above criteria. Nominations are due today (Monday).
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Sunday, March 8th, 2020
Support your Bruins at these upcoming home games!
- Women’s tennis vs. Whitworth University – Friday, March 13, 3:30 p.m., Tennis Courts
- Softball vs. Pacific Lutheran University – Saturday, March 14, noon and 2 p.m., Morse Athletic Fields
- Men’s tennis vs. Idaho State University – Saturday, March 14, noon, Tennis Courts
- Men’s tennis vs. Concordia University (Texas) – Sunday, March 15, 10 a.m., Tennis Courts
- Softball vs. Pacific Lutheran University – Sunday, March 15, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Morse Athletic Fields
- Women’s lacrosse vs. Pacific University – Sunday, March 15, 1 p.m., Austin Sports Complex
Questions? Visit the athletics website.
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Sunday, March 8th, 2020
The George Fox women’s volleyball team is hosting a 6-on-6 volleyball tournament at noon on Saturday, March 14, in Wheeler Gymnasium. Grab some of your friends and put together a team to compete!
Entry is $3 per person either at sign-up or on the day of the event. Sign up by clicking the link in the George Fox women’s volleyball Instagram bio (@gfuvolleyball). We can’t wait to see you there!
For any questions, shoot us a direct message on Instagram or email Ashtyn Butler at abutler17@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, March 8th, 2020
The Hadlock Student Center is offering a two-week lead climbing course starting tomorrow (Tuesday). The class will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m.
This is for experienced climbers and will introduce participants to lead climbing, belaying and falling. The class and certification cost is $20.
Additional class details and sign-up information can be found on IMLeagues.com. Questions? Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, March 8th, 2020
Spots are still available to register for the Kenya nursing serve trip paint night fundraiser! The cost is $35 (or $30 for students). Pre-registration is recommended for a confirmed spot. All supplies are provided.
Thank you for your support and for helping students experience this service-learning opportunity. If you have any questions or to register, email Hannah Thom at hthom16@georgefox.edu.
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