Sign up now for summer tennis clinics at new indoor facility

Sunday, June 2nd, 2019

Looking to improve your tennis game? Check out the adult and junior clinics being offered this summer at the university’s new indoor courts at 1101 E. Crestview Dr.

Instructor Jeff Cero, an associate head coach with the George Fox men’s program, will host two-hour adult sessions on Saturdays (9 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), and on Tuesdays and Thursdays (6 to 8 p.m.) between June 18 and Aug. 17. The format will include lessons and match play.

The cost is $25 per class or $99 for five classes. Private and group lessons are also available upon request. To sign up or learn more, visit this link.

Classes are also available for juniors (10-and-under, middle schoolers, high school beginners, and high school varsity players) at a cost of $25 per class or $250 for 12 classes. Those sessions also meet on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Questions? Contact Jeff at jcero@georgefox.edu.

All invited to Hadlock’s ‘River Night’ on Wednesday

Sunday, June 2nd, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting another “River Night” on Wednesday, June 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. Bring your dinner and come join us at Rogers Landing. We will have kayaks, paddleboards and lawn games ready for you and the family.

The cost is $3 per person or $6 per family. Please contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with any questions. 

Tennis lessons available at new indoor facility this summer

Thursday, May 30th, 2019

Looking to improve your tennis game? Check out the adult and junior clinics being offered this summer at the university’s new indoor courts at 1101 E. Crestview Dr.

Instructor Jeff Cero, an associate head coach with the George Fox men’s program, will host two-hour adult sessions on Saturdays (9 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), and on Tuesdays and Thursdays (6 to 8 p.m.) between June 18 and Aug. 17. The format will include lessons and match play.

The cost is $25 per class or $99 for five classes. Private and group lessons are also available upon request. To sign up or learn more, visit this link.

Classes are also available for juniors (10-and-under, middle schoolers, high school beginners, and high school varsity players) at a cost of $25 per class or $250 for 12 classes. Those sessions also meet on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Questions? Contact Jeff at jcero@georgefox.edu.

All invited to Ken Austin’s memorial service this afternoon

Thursday, May 30th, 2019

The George Fox community is invited to a celebration of life service to honor the life and legacy of Ken Austin at 2:30 p.m. today (Friday) in Stoffer Family Stadium (with overflow in Bauman Auditorium). A reception will immediately follow at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

To ensure that the family is prepared to welcome all who wish to celebrate Ken’s life, please take a moment to register at this link. However, all are welcome to attend regardless of registration.

FoxTALE unavailable for two hours early Wednesday morning

Thursday, May 30th, 2019

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, June 5, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

University community invited to Ken Austin’s memorial service Friday

Tuesday, May 28th, 2019

The George Fox community is invited to a celebration of life service to honor the life and legacy of Ken Austin at 2:30 p.m. this Friday, May 31, in Stoffer Family Stadium (with overflow in Bauman Auditorium). A reception will immediately follow at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

To ensure that the family is prepared to welcome all who wish to celebrate Ken’s life, please take a moment to register at this link. However, all are welcome to attend regardless of registration.

Missouri is today’s stop on Bon Appetit’s culinary journey

Tuesday, May 28th, 2019

Bon Appetit’s culinary journey along Route 66 today (Wednesday) is stopping in Missouri. We are barbecuing St. Louis-style pork ribs to serve alongside traditional side dishes, dessert and a beverage, all for just $7.25.

Plan to stop by for lunch on the Klages patio between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. We’ll see you there!

HSC will be closed Monday, May 27

Sunday, May 26th, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. 

If you have any questions, contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.

Come wish Elizabeth Anderson well at reception this afternoon

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019

Join us at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in the student life office in the Stevens Center as we host a “thank you” reception for Elizabeth (Liz) Anderson.

After five years as an area coordinator and investing in hundreds of undergraduates’ lives, she is moving on to new adventures. Please come join us in recognizing and thanking her.

Sign up for fall risk screening with PT students

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019

Do you ever worry about falling? Have you fallen, or do you feel unsteady? Second-year physical therapy students are conducting research on fall risk screening and would love to help keep you safe!

We are looking for adults aged 50 and older living independently in the community. Participation takes about an hour with physical assessments and a small amount of paperwork. You will receive guidance on exercises to help you achieve activity goals that are meaningful to you! Referrals to physical therapy and community-based exercise programs are an option as well.

Sessions are scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow (Friday) in the Roberts Center. Please contact Austyn Byassee at abyassee17@georgefox.edu to sign up!

Enjoy Illinois menu today outside Klages

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

It’s time for a culinary road trip! Bon Appetit is heading out on Route 66 again this summer and will be serving up foods that pay homage to this quintessential all-American highway.

Our first stop is today (Wednesday) with Illinois. Come join us on the patio outside Klages between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and enjoy a traditional Illinois meal.

Don’t forget to pick up a road trip punch card and have it punched every time you join us; those who visit us four or more times will be entered into a drawing for a raffle prize at the end of the road!

EHS and Wood-Mar buildings are closed today

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

Today (Wednesday), a heavy crane will lift the rooftop HVAC units off of EHS in preparation for reroofing EHS and Wood-Mar. For your safety, no access will be granted into either the EHS or Wood-Mar buildings today. Wood-Mar will reopen on Thursday, May 23.

If you have any questions, please contact the Plant Services office at 503-554-2010.

Wood-Mar parking lot is closed today

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

The Wood-Mar parking lot will be closed today (Wednesday) for construction work on the EHS roof. A crane will be setting up to lift the rooftop HVAC units off in preparation for reroofing EHS and Wood-Mar.

Parking in the Wood-Mar lot can resume on Thursday; however, construction crews will be sharing the Wood-Mar parking lot throughout the summer. The Hoover parking lot will remain open during this time.

Please contact the Plant Services office at 503-554-2010 if you have any questions.

DPT students conducting fall risk screenings Friday

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

Do you ever worry about falling? Have you fallen, or do you feel unsteady? Second-year physical therapy students are conducting research on fall risk screening and would love to help keep you safe!

We are looking for adults aged 50 and older living independently in the community. Participation takes about an hour with physical assessments and a small amount of paperwork. You will receive guidance on exercises to help you achieve activity goals that are meaningful to you! Referrals to physical therapy and community-based exercise programs are an option as well.

Sessions are scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon this Friday, May 24, in the Roberts Center. Please contact Austyn Byassee at abyassee17@georgefox.edu to sign up!

Farewell reception for Elizabeth Anderson is Thursday

Monday, May 20th, 2019

Join us at 2 p.m. this Thursday, May 23, in the student life office in the Stevens Center as we host a “thank you” reception for Elizabeth (Liz) Anderson.

After five years as an area coordinator and investing in hundreds of undergraduates’ lives, she is moving on to new adventures. Please come join us in recognizing and thanking her.

Physical therapy clinic is open over the summer

Monday, May 20th, 2019

George Fox University’s Physical Therapy Clinic is open now and all summer long to serve your needs. We provide care from prevention to after-surgery rehabilitation.

Our team of therapists are board-certified specialists in sports medicine, pediatrics and neuro-rehab. We can help you regain function, decrease pain and enjoy life more. Some of the common conditions we treat are sprains and strains of all body parts, surgeries to the extremities and spine, chronic pain and many more!

If you would like more information regarding our services, or would like to speak with a licensed physical therapist, please give us a call at 503-554-2479 or visit our website.

We are providers for Regence Blue Cross of Oregon and are out-of-network providers for most other insurances. We look forward to meeting you and helping you on your journey to well-being.

Wood-Mar lot closed tomorrow and Wednesday

Sunday, May 19th, 2019

The Wood-Mar parking lot will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21-22, for construction work on the EHS roof. A crane will be setting up to lift the rooftop HVAC units off in preparation for reroofing EHS and Wood-Mar.

Parking in the Wood-Mar lot can resume on Thursday; however, construction crews will be sharing the Wood-Mar parking lot throughout the summer. The Hoover parking lot will remain open during this time.

Please contact the Plant Services office at 503-554-2010 if you have any questions.

Illinois is first stop on Bon Appetit’s ‘culinary road trip’

Sunday, May 19th, 2019

It’s time for a culinary road trip! Bon Appetit is heading out on Route 66 again this summer and will be serving up foods that pay homage to this quintessential all-American highway.

Our first stop this Wednesday, May 22, will be Illinois. Come join us on the patio outside Klages between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and enjoy a traditional Illinois meal.

Don’t forget to pick up a road trip punch card and have it punched every time you join us; those who visit us four or more times will be entered into a drawing for a raffle prize at the end of the road!

Hadlock offering group fitness classes this summer

Sunday, May 19th, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center will continue to offer group fitness classes for employees and students throughout the summer. To see the full list of classes, visit IM Leagues or stop by the welcome desk in Hadlock. 

Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.

EHS and Wood-Mar buildings closed on Wednesday

Sunday, May 19th, 2019

On Wednesday, May 22, a heavy crane will lift the rooftop HVAC units off of EHS in preparation for reroofing EHS and Wood-Mar. For your safety, no access will be granted into either the EHS or Wood-Mar buildings on Wednesday.

Preparation has already begun on EHS, so EHS is currently closed. Any desired access into a construction zone must be prearranged through Plant Services, as an escort is required. 

Both EHS and Wood-Mar will be closed on Wednesday during the heavy crane work, and no access will be granted that day. Wood-Mar will reopen on Thursday, May 23.

If you have any questions, please contact the Plant Services office at 503-554-2010.