Entire community is invited to Board Game Night this Monday

Monday, March 25th, 2024

The Meeples, a Business Communication (BUSN 250) outreach team, invite the entire George Fox community to a Board Game Night this Monday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Stevens 209!

The event, being held in collaboration with Hobby Games of Newberg, will be a stress-free, fun evening of community-building and board gaming. We’ll have a wide variety of board games, from strategy games to well-known favorites, as well as complimentary snacks.

Students and employees are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

To help us prepare, please fill out this quick two-minute survey to suggest any games or snacks you would like to see.

Feel free to contact Mallory Fosmire at mfosmire22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Make note of Hadlock’s modified hours this week

Sunday, March 24th, 2024

The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours this week for spring break. We are open today (Monday) through Friday, March 29, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and will be closed over the weekend, March 30-31.

Have a great break, Bruins!

Join the fun of Harry Potter activities this afternoon

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

Still sad that you never got accepted to Hogwarts? No worries! You can still experience the “wizarding world!”

The Comic Book Club, Arts & Crafts Club, Critical Hit Club and Fencing Club are all working together to host an event inspired by the world of Harry Potter!

Join us today (Friday) in Hoover 203 between 4:30 and 7 p.m. for dinner, contests, wizard classes, and an epic game of Quidditch (from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the quad)! All activities are muggle and squib friendly.

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

Wrap up Holy Week by listening to commentary on the promise of eternal life

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

Paul Anderson will be finishing up his commentary on the Holy Week artwork of The Saint John’s Bible today (Friday) from 11:55 a.m. to noon in the Murdock Library lobby. Today’s artwork will move from the appearance of Jesus to his followers on the Road to Emmaus in the Gospel of Luke to the promise of eternal life in Mark.

Questions? Email Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Check out this opportunity for high schoolers this summer

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

The Pre-College Summer Institute invites high school students to join us on campus this summer from Sunday, June 23, to Friday, June 28.

Participants will experience living and learning at Oregon’s top private university and spark a vision for the future. Plus, they’ll earn a $1,000 annual scholarship to George Fox at the completion of the program!

Students will:

  • Earn college credit in an immersive learning environment
  • Learn from George Fox professors
  • Live on campus for a week and get a taste of college life
  • Enjoy a variety of evening activities, from outdoor recreation to worship night
  • Meet new friends who share interests
  • Explore a future career and calling

High schoolers can get started by visiting the Pre-College Summer Institute page and choose one of the following tracks:

  • Art & Design: Made to Make It
  • Anatomy for Pre-Health Professions
  • Engineering: Designing and Making
  • Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
  • Exploring Biotechnology
  • Fox Film Workshop
  • Liberation Scholars
  • Nursing Institute
  • Theatre Workshop and Showcase

Register today!

Murdock Library will have adjusted hours for spring break

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

Following is the Murdock Library’s hours for spring break:

  • Tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, March 24: Closed
  • Monday, March 25, to Thursday, March 28: Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • FridayMarch 30, to SundayMarch 31: Closed

The 24-hour space will remain open throughout spring break.

Please email Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Register for Uganda Glow Run/Walk fundraiser on April 5

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

Grab your friends and sign up for the 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.! The course will start on the George Fox track, travel around the campus perimeter twice, and end back on the track.

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. Sign up at this link.

All proceeds go toward the Doctor of Physical Therapy medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Questions? Contact Hannah Quinn at hbusch15@georgefox.edu.

Seminary student seeks feedback from students who receive accommodations

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

I am a seminary student, pursuing my Master of Arts in Leadership & Culture, and I receive academic accommodations from the Disability & Accessibility Services department to support me as an Autistic-ADHD student.

I’m looking for other students who receive accommodations like me (or those who decided not to request accommodations) who would be willing to chat with me and tell me a little about your experience at the seminary (or at George Fox in general). I’m working on a project for a class where I’m being asked to gather stories from students to hear how others experience their education while having different access needs, whether officially accommodated or not.

If you would be willing to chat with me to share a little bit of your story, I would love to meet you! Please contact me directly this week, or hopefully before the end of March. Of course if you contact me after that I’d be just as happy to meet you just to say hello.

Thank you! I look forward to meeting you!

Melissa Skinner (mskinner21@georgefox.edu)

Sign up to sell your art at Spring Market on April 19

Wednesday, March 20th, 2024

Want the opportunity to sell your art at Student Activities’ Spring Market in the quad Friday, April 19, from 3 to 5 p.m.? All you need to do is complete this table rental form to reserve a table to sell as much art as you’d like to your fellow students and the local community.

Here are some more events coming up soon:

  • Spring Formal: Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m. at the Oregon Zoo (tickets on sale after spring break)
  • Lip Sync: Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
  • Spring Market: Friday, April 19, at 3 p.m. in the quad

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Share your ideas on how to engage with Arab American Heritage Month

Wednesday, March 20th, 2024

Arab American Heritage Month starts after spring break! Do you have any recommendations for the George Fox community to engage this April?

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

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock will have adjusted hours for spring break and Easter

Wednesday, March 20th, 2024

Please note these adjusted hours for the Hadlock Student Center during spring break and Easter:

  • Saturday, March 23: Closed
  • Sunday, March 24: Closed
  • Monday, March 25, through Friday, March 29: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 30: Closed
  • Sunday, March 31: Closed

If you have any questions, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Clean up the beach with the Stewards of Sustainability Club on April 6

Wednesday, March 20th, 2024

Love the Oregon coast? Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club for our popular annual beach clean-up event! On Saturday, April 6, we will participate in SOLVE’s Treasure the Beach event, where we will be picking up trash on Seaside beach.

For those who would like to carpool, we will depart George Fox around 7 a.m. to arrive at the beach in time for the event from to 11 a.m. Following the clean-up, we will eat lunch and hang out on the beach before returning to campus, getting back by around 2:30 p.m.

For more information and to sign up, look here. We are organizing a carpool, but we are really in need of people to drive! Not only is this a super fun event, it allows us to help keep our beach safe, clean, and beautiful.

Feel free to email Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Hear commentary on ‘St. John’s’ artwork today in the library

Wednesday, March 20th, 2024

Paul Anderson will be commenting on the Holy Week artwork of The Saint John’s Bible every day this week from 11:55 a.m. to noon in the Murdock Library lobby.

Today (Thursday), we will move from the appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene in the Gospel of John to the appearance of Jesus to his followers on the Road to Emmaus in the Gospel of Luke.

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Don’t wait to schedule your appointment with the Virtual Learning Center

Tuesday, March 19th, 2024

The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) is ready to help you with writing consultations and academic coaching, including time management and learning strategies. To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas page. Don’t wait to schedule your appointment!

Please note that the VLC will be closed from ThursdayMarch 25, through FridayMarch 29, due to spring break.

If you have any questions, please email us at vlc@georgefox.edu.

Honor cords are available for graduating veterans

Tuesday, March 19th, 2024

Are you a veteran graduating this spring? If so, you can pick up your honor cord from the student accounts office at the Exodus Grad Fair today (Wednesday) in Canyon Commons Rooms 102-103 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you can’t make it to Exodus or have any questions, please email veterans@georgefox.edu.

Join ‘How to Become a Data Scientist’ lecture on April 16

Tuesday, March 19th, 2024

Join us in-person or online for a lecture by Ernest Bonat, a data analytics adjunct faculty member, on how to become a data scientist. Join us in Roberts 103 on TuesdayApril 16, at noon as we demystify the process and empower you to turn your aspirations into reality.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to pivot into this dynamic field or a student contemplating your career options, this presentation offers invaluable insights and actionable steps to help you navigate the complex landscape of data science.

This event will cover the following topics:

  • Occupational employment and wages
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) definitions
  • Main available ML jobs
  • Data scientist degrees
  • Required knowledge needed to become a data scientist
  • Python vs R programming for data science applications
  • Latest AI development technologies
  • ML Deep Learning project demo for genomics in live science

Light snacks and beverages will be provided! Please let us know you’re coming by completing this RSVP by April 15.

Questions? Contact Aurae Beidler at abeidler@georgefox.edu.

Hear about Mary Magdalene artwork today in the library

Tuesday, March 19th, 2024

Paul Anderson will be commenting on the Holy Week artwork of The Saint John’s Bible every day this week from 11:55 a.m. to noon in the Murdock Library lobby. The artwork for today (Wednesday) will move from the Crucifixion in the Gospel of Luke to the appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene in the Gospel of John.

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

University Recreation is hiring for this fall

Tuesday, March 19th, 2024

Want to work in a fun, recreation-focused environment? University Recreation is looking for customer service representatives for this fall.

Join one of the largest teams on campus in an exciting environment with opportunities for professional development! Applicants must apply no later than Thursday, April 4, at 11:59 p.m. Apply here.

Feel free to reach out to Nathanael Freemann at freemann@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join info session today to hear about teaching or studying abroad

Tuesday, March 19th, 2024

Interested in teaching, researching or studying in a degree program abroad? Come to an informational session today (Wednesday) at 4:30 p.m. in Minthorn 200. Joining us are two alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Program, Harrison Dietzman from Slovakia and Alisha Dietzman from the United Kingdom.

The session will cover the different types of grants available, as well as the ins and outs of the application process.

Questions? Feel free to contact Harrison Dietzman at hdietzman@georgefox.edu.

Donate clothes, shoes and jewelry to campus clothing drive

Monday, March 18th, 2024

Do you need a spring closet clean-out? Residence life is putting on a women’s clothing drive for the remainder of the semester, and we need your donations of clothing, shoes and jewelry!

At the end of April, you can shop the campus closet at a thrift event! Every item will be $1, and all the proceeds will be donated to a nonprofit that supports ministry and children’s education in Haiti. There will even be a raffle giveaway for those who purchase items.

Donation boxes will be available until mid-April in residence halls, the library, and the student life office. Make sure to also check your closets at home over spring break!

Please reach out to HMS AC Victoria Cole at vcole@georgefox.edu if you have any questions or want more information on how to get involved.