Update: Fundraiser for Safe Families for Children will be hosted at Saturday’s volleyball game

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

Please make a note of this update: Our fundraiser for Safe Families for Children will be held at Saturday’s volleyball game rather than Friday’s.

At 6 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 4, the Bruins will host Safe Families for Children at our home game against Willamette University. The game is free for volunteers, families and children in the Safe Families for Children Movement.

It is also a fundraiser to celebrate our families as they move into their own apartments; we want to bless them with some self-care items. We have created an Amazon wish list if you wish to contribute.

If you have any questions, reach out to Addison at arobertson21@georgefox.edu.

Participate in market research survey for chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

Looking for some extra money this Cyber Monday? George Fox’s MKTG 350 class is conducting a survey on the habits and buying behavior of laundry detergent customers aged 18 to 35.

Please help us in our semester-long project through sharing some of your insights regarding laundry detergent, and be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card!

Feel free to contact Alvin at alai20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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.

Don’t forget to swing by Christmas Bazaar Sale at Friendsview this Saturday

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

Be sure to check out the Christmas Bazaar Sale at the Friendsview Retirement Community (1301 E. Fulton) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 4!

Enter through the lobby and follow the signs to the basement. Students pay half-price all day, and everything is free after 2 p.m.!

Enjoy cookies and cider while you shop for ornaments, decorations, wrapping paper and more.

Check out these Native American Heritage Month resources and events

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month (November), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled a digital document for engagement this month.

We invite you to join us in learning from and witnessing the Gospel message through followers of Jesus in First Nations communities, citing passages from the First Nations version of the New Testament and the works of George Fox faculty alumni.

Additionally, every good Heritage Month involves getting together, so we will be hosting events here at the IRC (the Moore House), including a First Nations connection event on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m., as well as a film screening of Indian Horse on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

We hope that these opportunities serve as a starting point for your celebration this month. As always, we want to hear and represent you, so if you have recommendations for celebrating this month and future cultural heritage months, please let us know by filling out this form.

Happy Native American Heritage Month, George Fox!

Join Quaker worship time this afternoon in Hoover 250

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

All are welcome to join us today (Wednesday) for a time of waiting on the Lord and responding to his leadings. Paul Anderson will host our meeting in Hoover 250 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Chapel credit is available.

For more information, contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Support a fundraiser for Safe Families for Children at this Friday’s volleyball game

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

At 6 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 3, the Bruin volleyball program will be hosting Safe Families for Children at our home game against Pacific Lutheran University. The game is free for volunteers, families and children in the Safe Families for Children Movement.

It is also a fundraiser to celebrate our families as they move into their own apartments; we want to bless them with some self-care items. We have created an Amazon Wish list if you wish to contribute.

If you have any questions, reach out to Addison at arobertson21@georgefox.edu.

Equip yourself with self-defense skills at Hadlock’s workshop Nov. 7

Monday, October 30th, 2023

We’re excited to invite you to an empowering self-defense workshop designed to boost your confidence and equip you with essential skills for personal protection.

This workshop, taking place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Hadlock, covers a range of practical techniques, including palm strikes, elbow strikes, knee strikes, kicks, and defenses against wrist grabs, front chokes, and rear chokes.

Our experienced self-defense instructor will guide you through each technique, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the mechanics and principles behind them. You will also have the opportunity to practice these skills in a safe and supportive environment, helping you build muscle memory and confidence.

Spots are limited, so secure yours at this link!

Contact Eden at edelvalle21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Local poets will read their work and sign books this Friday at Chapters

Monday, October 30th, 2023

Three poets from the Newberg area will read poetry and sign books at Chapters Books at 7 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 3, as part of the bookstore’s “First Friday” open house.

All three have long connections with Newberg and George Fox.

Ed Higgins is a George Fox Emeritus Professor of Writing and Literature. He has published widely both poetry and flash fiction, including the poetry collection Near Truth Only (2022), published by Fernwood Press. He is assistant editor of the online journal Brilliant Flash Fiction.

William Jolliff recently retired as professor of English at George Fox. His poetry collections include Twisted Shapes of Light (2015) and At Rest in My Father’s House (2023). He has also published works of nonfiction and criticism.

Nancy Thomas’ poetry publications include The Secret Colors of God and Close to the Ground. She is poetry editor for Friends Journal and has a poetry collection forthcoming from Fernwood Press.

All three authors will read and sign books as part of the event.

For more information, contact Maureen Rogers at chaptersbooks@comcast.net.

Get a discounted massage to help fund the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s trip to Uganda

Monday, October 30th, 2023

Experiencing stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student! Don’t miss our last event of the semester!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students and employees ($25) and community members ($30). We are offering 25-minute massages Friday, Nov. 10, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 to 1:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register for a massage using this Google Form.

If you have questions reach out to us at kstewart19@georgefox.edu

View the ‘Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom’ film tomorrow with the documentarian

Sunday, October 29th, 2023

George Fox is honored to have Pastor Rasool Berry, documentarian of Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, share his film with us while he is on tour in Oregon.

We look forward to having you join us in EHS 102 from 4 to 6 p.m. tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday)! Chapel credit is available for this event.

After a screening of the film, Berry will stick around for a Q&A session, in partnership with students in the Black Student Union. The film is sponsored by Our Daily Bread: Voices.

About the film: “A black man is troubled by the legacy of American slavery and the misuse of Christianity to justify it. He travels throughout Texas and discovers how the Juneteenth holiday reveals the hope and courage that empowered the formerly enslaved and their descendants to fight for freedom in an often unjust society.”

Feel free to contact Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come watch ‘The Most Reluctant Convert’ at The Lewis and Tolkien Society movie night Nov. 3

Sunday, October 29th, 2023

The Lewis and Tolkien Society will be hosting a movie night on Friday, Nov. 3! Join us in Hoover 105 at 6:30 p.m. for a creative look into the early life of C.S. Lewis in The Most Reluctant Convert! Popcorn and soda will be provided.

Email Amber at aabrams20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Volunteers needed for student-led Camp Tilikum service project

Sunday, October 29th, 2023

We are a group of students from the university’s College of Business, and we’re organizing a service project for Camp Tilikum in Newberg. The project will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Please bring rain gear and boots, as we will be raking leaves, clearing brush, and deep-cleaning indoors. All other supplies will be provided.

We would love and appreciate your help! Here is the link to sign up for the event.

If you have any questions, please contact Kara at klyda21@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

All invited to join a service for prayer and lament this Tuesday

Thursday, October 26th, 2023

Please join us for chapel in Bauman at 10:50 a.m. this Tuesday, Oct. 31, for a Service for Prayer and Lament. During this service we will sing together, pray together, and mourn together the difficult things happening in our own lives, our community and around the world.

Please join us if you are able.

Understand your balance and fall risk with Doctor of Physical Therapy students

Thursday, October 26th, 2023

Are you or someone you know interested in balance and fall risk screening? Doctor of Physical Therapy students are offering a balance testing and fall safety education session. If you are 65 or older, join us at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, in the Medical Sciences Building.

To sign up or ask questions, please contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-551-4174.

Sign up for a course on Wilderness First Aid at a discounted rate

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

University Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course March 2-3, 2024. It is open to the public, and George Fox students and employees can participate at a discounted rate!

The course is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills that will be helpful for anyone who spends a lot of time outside. You can register here.

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

Visit the Christmas Bazaar Sale at Friendsview Nov. 4

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

Be sure to check out the Christmas Bazaar Sale at the Friendsview Retirement Community (1301 E. Fulton) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4!

Enter through the lobby and follow the signs to the basement. Students pay half-price all day, and everything is free after 2 p.m.!

Enjoy cookies and cider while you shop for ornaments, decorations, wrapping paper and more.

Swing by Hadlock today for the last day of the ‘Gearage’ Sale

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

If you haven’t yet stopped by, please be sure to come by the Hadlock Student Center today (Wednesday) and check out the “Gearage” Sale! Paddleboards, backpacks, outdoor gear, exercise equipment, and more are all available at reduced prices until the end of the sale, tonight at 11 p.m.!

Questions? Email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu

Enjoy listening to the ‘Hymns of Heaven’ this Friday night in Bauman

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

Bring your family (or just yourself) to our Family Weekend concert! The University Concert Choir, University Jazz Combo, and George Fox Symphonic Band will be playing different pieces highlighting “Hymns of Heaven!”

The concert will begin at 4:30 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 27, in Bauman Auditorium. This special early concert time will allow you to close out your school or work week with some beautiful music and be done early enough for dinner (and a show? The Potting Shed?) afterwards.

Come enjoy the music of our wonderful artists right here on our Newberg campus!

Questions? Reach out to Kacy Hughson at khughson@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to a Halloween bash hosted by two clubs this Saturday

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

Make your way over to the Halloween party hosted by the Arts & Crafts Club and Comic Book Club this Saturday, Oct. 28!

From 6 to 9 p.m., we’ll be lurking in Hoover 203, carving jack-o’-lanterns, decorating cookies, creating mystical masks, and tuning in to the show Over the Garden Wall. All the supplies you need will be conjured up for you.

Dress to distress in your most hauntingly hilarious or “fa-boo-lous” costume (or craft a last-minute masterpiece on the fly with provided art supplies) to enter a “spooktacular” costume contest with sweet prizes! All souls, including family members and George Fox employees, are invited to join in the “fang-tastic” fun!

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

Explore Peru this week with George Fox Talks 

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

Thinking of traveling to Peru someday? This week’s episode of George Fox Talks is a conversation between David Martinez, Spanish professor and director of study abroad at George Fox, and Neil Cantrell, a seasoned explorer who has lived and worked in Peru for nine years. Together, they delve into the intricacies of the current unrest in Peru, touching upon historical events, diverse perspectives, and the unique political landscape.

Find this episode and more George Fox Talks on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeart, or sign up to receive weekly emails at georgefox.edu/talks.