Have asthma? Participate in a research study

Monday, October 7th, 2019

A student is performing a research study on asthma and its effects on the body with the goal of learning how to create exercise programs that best benefit those suffering from asthma.

Participants will complete a short exercise test on a treadmill. If you would like to help, sign up here.

Questions? Contact Kelsey Kammerzell at kkammerzell15@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.

‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ takes Wood-Mar stage next week

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

The George Fox theatre department opens its fall musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder next week. Come join us for a hilarious, knock ’em dead evening of murder and romance filled with high jinks and ghoulish surprises.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 17 through 19 and Oct. 24 through 26 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include 2 p.m. matinee performances on Sunday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 27. Open captioning will be available for select shows.

Students get their own tickets free both Thursdays, Oct. 17 and 24. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows. Bring your ID with you to the door to show that it matches your ticket.

Reserve your seat online or pick them up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

‘The Wineskin’ is accepting submissions

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

The Wineskin is now accepting submissions! The theme for this semester will be IDENTITY. However, there is no need to be bound by the theme – just send us your best poems, stories, essays and artwork.

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.

Please submit all poetry, prose, photography, and artwork here. Our submission guidelines are as follows:

  • Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document in Times New Roman with a 12-point font. 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 with the title of your piece, followed by your name. Remove all watermarks from your work.

Submissions close on Saturday, Nov. 2. Questions? Contact Kiale Palpant at kpalpant16@georgefox.edu.

VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger speaks at George Fox on Wednesday

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

Pat Gelsinger, CEO of VMware, will speak on balancing work, family and faith Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

VMware is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and digital workspace technology and a recent article on VMware in Forbes described the company this way: “It’s not an exaggeration to say that VMware stands at the center of the IT universe. The company’s software touches nearly every element of modern IT architecture.” VMware employs more than 24,000 employees and revenue for fiscal 2018 was nearly $9 billion. Gelsinger, Intel’s first chief technology officer, drove the creation of key industry technologies, including USB and Wi-Fi.

Questions? Contact Rob Felton (rfelton@georgefox.edu).

Attend Call to Ministry Conference Oct. 11-12

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

Do you feel a call to ministry, but are wondering what that might look like? Join us for a Call to Ministry Conference at Clackamas Park Friends Church (8120 SE Theissen in Milwaukie) for a time of reflection, inspiration and discernment. The conference is Oct. 11-12 from 5:30 p.m – 9 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. All meals are provided, and 14 discussion tables will suggest possible ministries and scholarships available for you to consider.

Register online here and contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) for any questions you may have.

10-minute parking at Mail Services

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

Mail Services would greatly appreciate your cooperation in adhering to the 10-minute parking rule for its designated spaces. Moving forward, Campus Public Safety will be ticketing any vehicles (student or staff) that abuse these spaces. Thank you for your help!

Questions? Call 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

Get access to the Columbia Employee Store

Friday, October 4th, 2019

George Fox University students and staff are exclusively invited to access the Columbia Employee Store from now until Sunday, Oct. 20

The employee store offers an employee discount (40 to 50 percent off regular retail pricing) and all of the latest products from SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and Columbia Sportswear.

To access the store, bring this invite, your George Fox ID card, and a personal photo ID.

The invite is valid for you and four guests; you must be present. The invite grants store access only; the offer is not valid online. Find store location and hours here.

Questions? Contact Nichole Drew at ndrew@georgefox.edu.

VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger speaks at George Fox Oct. 9

Friday, October 4th, 2019

Pat Gelsinger, CEO of VMware, will speak on balancing work, family and faith Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

VMware is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and digital workspace technology and a recent article on VMware in Forbes described the company this way: “It’s not an exaggeration to say that VMware stands at the center of the IT universe. The company’s software touches nearly every element of modern IT architecture.” VMware employs more than 24,000 employees and revenue for fiscal 2018 was nearly $9 billion. Gelsinger, Intel’s first chief technology officer, drove the creation of key industry technologies, including USB and Wi-Fi.

Questions? Contact Rob Felton (rfelton@georgefox.edu).

Come to swing dance tonight

Friday, October 4th, 2019

Love dancing? Then join the Swing Dance Club tonight (Saturday) in the FoxHole. Beginner lessons start at 6:30 p.m., intermediate at 7 p.m., and open dance at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us!

Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager (aalsager17@georgefox.edu).

Join disc golf tournament this Saturday

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

George Fox Intramurals will be hosting a one-day disc golf tournament this Saturday, Oct. 5, at Herbert Hoover Park. We will play an 18-hole round with a shotgun start at 10 a.m.

Sign up on imleagues.com. Registration closes tomorrow (Friday) at 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Ryan Lacey at rlacey17@georgefox.edu.

Play in HSC’s Bingo challenge

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a Wellness Bingo Challenge during the month of October. Drop by the welcome desk in HSC to pick up a Bingo card and win some cool prizes!

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

Bon Appetit has modified weekend hours

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

The Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Cafe will be closed on Friday, Oct. 4. They will reopen on Monday, Oct. 7, with regular hours of operation.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.

HSC announces modified hours for this weekend

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center will remain open during the mid-semester break with modified hours: 

  • Friday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 6, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact us at studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Protein or creatine supplements’ effect on exercise

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

Some George Fox seniors have created a pilot study examining the comparative benefits of protein or creatine supplementation on exercise performance in resistance-trained college students. Please fill out this survey here.

By filling out this survey, you are giving consent to use the following information in a research study. All information will be confidential. 

Questions? Contact Madelynn Krotzer at mkrotzer16@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.

Newberg campus closes Friday for mid-semester holiday

Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

The Newberg campus will be closed Friday, Oct. 4 for the mid-semester holiday. All offices, the Bruin Store, Mail Services and the Newberg library will be closed.

Make plans to attend ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’

Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

The George Fox theatre department opens its fall musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder this month. Come join us for a hilarious, knock ’em dead evening of murder and romance filled with high jinks and ghoulish surprises.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 17 through 19 and Oct. 24 through 26 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include 2 p.m. matinee performances on Sunday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 27. Open captioning will be available for select shows.

Students get their own tickets free both Thursdays, Oct. 17 and 24. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows. Bring your ID with you to the door to show that it matches your ticket.

Reserve your seat online or pick them up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

Donate to Red Cross blood drive

Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. All blood types and Power Red donors are urged to give now to prevent delays in medical care for patients in need. 

Be a hero and donate on Friday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Abby’s Pizza. If you are interested in signing up for a time slot, there are four ways to do so:

  • Swing by our table in Canyon Commons today (Wednesday)
  • Click here
  • Go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “GeorgeFox”
  • Call 1-800-RED-CROSS

In appreciation for your donation, you will get $5 off a giant-size Abby’s pizza, entry to win one of five $500 gift cards from Tangocard.com (redeemable at hundreds of merchants), and a free pass to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store.

If you have questions or concerns about eligibility or the blood drive, contact Sophie Hultberg at shultberg17@georgefox.edu or Jacob Goeringer at jgoeringer18@georgefox.edu.

Social work department hosts panel on addiction and recovery

Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

The social work department will be hosting a panel on “Diversity Dialogue: Addiction and Recovery, Increasing Compassion and Removing the Stigma.” All are welcome to attend on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

This discussion will feature a panel of professionals from Hazelden Betty Ford. Refreshments will be served.

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Information on nighttime campus safety

Monday, September 30th, 2019

While crimes can occur at all times of the day, nights add an extra degree of risk that requires added precautions. Use the following night safety tips to protect yourself when you are on campus.

Program Campus Public Safety’s phone number into your cell phone now, before you need it, so that you will have it in case of emergencies: 503.554.2090.

Call Campus Public Safety to escort or shuttle you to your car or dorm at night.

Always let someone know where you are going, your expected travel time, and how long you plan on being in that location.

If you know you will be out late, try to wear reflective or bright clothing to make yourself more visible to drivers and to help someone spot you faster in case of an emergency.

Carry yourself with confidence. Assailants target those that appear weak or distracted. Plan your travel route ahead of time before you leave. By knowing exactly where you are going, you will appear more confident and you will reduce your travel time, which lowers your chance of becoming a crime victim.

Invest in pepper spray and carry it with you at all times. Also add a small flashlight to your keychain to use in case of an emergency. Always have your keys in your hand to allow quick entry into your dorm or car.

Always walk with someone or a group of people that you trust to travel with at night. Walk in well-lit, highly visible areas. Stay in familiar areas and avoid shortcuts.

Never leave valuable items in your car in open view. Park in well-lit areas where it will be safe for you to return to at night. Always take note of where you park so that you can easily locate your car.

Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid the biggest distraction: using your cell phone while walking. Using electronics diminishes awareness, making you more vulnerable. Wear only one earbud while you walk, and keep your volume low. Before traveling, always be sure that your phone is charged so that you can easily contact Campus Public Safety if an emergency occurs.

Remember, it is your personal responsibility to do everything in your power to keep yourself safe. The George Fox University campus is a safe place for students, but you must still take the proper precautions to protect yourself.

Questions? Call the Campus Public Safety office at 503.554.2090. We have officers available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Join Saturday disc golf tournament

Monday, September 30th, 2019

George Fox Intramurals will be hosting a one-day disc golf tournament this Saturday, Oct. 5, at Herbert Hoover Park. We will play an 18-hole round with a shotgun start at 10 a.m.

Sign up on imleagues.com. Registration closes this Friday, Oct. 4, at 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Ryan Lacey at rlacey17@georgefox.edu.