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The Portland FBI would like to invite you to attend the in-person FBI Careers Recruitment Event located at the Portland FBI Field Office on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m.

You can look forward to an informative session filled with insight into various positions in the FBI. This event will be highlighting the special agent, forensic accountant, STEM and language specialist roles.

To officially register for this event, we will need additional information so that you can obtain clearance to enter FBI space. All attendees will need to provide us with your full name, date of birth, a driver’s license/ID number and a phone number so that we can contact you in case there is a change regarding the event.

Email portlandapplicants@fbi.gov with the above information to register.

George Fox University President Robin Baker will be speaking at the unveiling of Newberg’s new dynamic wind-powered sculpture on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

The ceremony will happen shortly after 10 a.m. in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Newberg 5K Run/Walk for Peace. The run is in memory of Denise Bacon, a longtime Rotarian and Newberg City Council member.

There will also be a Peace Fair with fun activities for kids and adults from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Peace Fair is open to families free of charge.

Are you interested in doing research/project? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research/project activities that are devised, initiated, and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance, and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

Students, if you are interested in doing research/project next summer, connect with a faculty mentor NOW so they can help you with your proposal. The deadline for proposals is Monday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link. All submittals will be electronic.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for Latinx Heritage Club’s first event of the year tomorrow (Friday) at 5:30 p.m. in the Intercultural Resource Center. There will be food, beverages and snacks provided.

Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to see you there! Contact Lisette Uribe at luribe20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Attend an album release concert in Bauman Auditorium! Associate professor of music and saxophonist Nathanael Ankeny will present original compositions from his debut album Joy in the Making this Friday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m.

Ankeny will be joined by Justin Copeland (trumpet), Randy Porter (piano), Patrick Golichnik (bass), and Corey Foster (drums). CDs will be available for purchase after the show, and the album will be on streaming platforms Sept. 15 as well.

The Makers Market will be closed and the Bridge Café will be open between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) for Serve Day. Canyon Commons will have normal hours for breakfast and dinner and will be closed for lunch.

Please visit georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for up-to-date hours.

Mail Services will be closed in the morning during Serve Day tomorrow (Wednesday). We will open in the afternoon during the hours of 1 to 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in obtaining funding for a research/project from the Richter Scholars Program but have questions? Join us for two Q&A Zoom sessions.

John Schmitt, the Richter Scholars director, will be hosting two Zoom Q&A sessions regarding the program. Please join us if you have any questions.

Zoom Sessions:

• Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 2:15 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m.

This Zoom meeting link will be the same for both meetings.

The Richter Scholars Program web pages have all the information students require in submitting a proposal. Proposals will be due on Monday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. All submissions will be electronic.

We hope those interested will join us to learn more about the program and how it works.

Direct any questions to Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu

While most student concerns and complaints can and should be resolved informally, a formal general complaint procedure is described in the Community Accountability section of the Undergraduate Student Handbook, linked here.

For graduate and adult degree programs, the formal general complaint procedure is described on the webpage at this link.

Note that these procedures cover complaints of a general nature and do not supersede specific policies involving cases such as grade appeals, sexual harassment, etc., which are covered elsewhere in the Student Handbook, catalog, or Graduate/DPS Policies.

For more information, contact the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Summiting South Sister is a true bucket list item! Located out in the Three Sisters Wilderness, hikers get to experience the incredible central Oregon landscape that is completely unlike the scenery here in the valley.

In a challenging (but very rewarding) trip taking place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24, we’ll attempt to hike and summit South Sister, the tallest volcano of the Three Sisters. The trip is planned and facilitated by highly trained and experienced outdoor recreation trip leaders that are also George Fox students. We will provide the training, equipment, transportation, food, and more! All you need to do is bring yourself!

Click this link to register and for more information. Scholarships are available for students in need.

Have questions? Contact Sam Nofziger at snofziger20@georgefox.edu.

Due to Serve Day activities, the Hadlock Student Center will be open from 6 to 8 a.m and from 4 to 11 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) We’ll be closed mid-day.

If you plan to rent equipment that day, please ensure you pick up and drop off during the times Hadlock is open.

George Fox President Robin Baker will speak at the unveiling of Newberg’s new dynamic wind-powered sculpture on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.).

The ceremony will happen shortly after 10 a.m. in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Newberg 5K Run/Walk for Peace. The run is in memory of Denise Bacon, a longtime Rotarian and Newberg city council member.

There will also be a Peace Fair with fun activities for kids and adults from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Peace Fair is open to families free of charge. For information about the 5K run/walk, which begins at 9 a.m., email Michelle Colvin at colvinwifey@gmail.com.

Want to be explore what clubs has to offer to you? Or simply want to get lots of candy and snacks?

Come down to the quad from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight (Friday) and see over 40-plus clubs and 10-plus churches ready to meet you at the Fox County Fair! This year, we have clubs for both undergraduate and grad students, so there’s something for everyone!

Write activities@georgefox.edu for more info.

The pedestrian path between Klages and the Murdock Library and continuing alongside Edwards Hall off of Crisman Crossing is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 12. This link shows the red construction fencing layout. (This diagram can only be viewed by George Fox employees and students.)

To walk from Crisman Crossing to the quad, use the sidewalk along the south side of the Klages Center, or pass through the double doors of the Klages Center. Please contact the plant services office at plantservices@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Thank you!

Did you know that less than 1% of the world’s water supply is available as drinking water? Learn more on this fact here and here.

In light of that, this a reminder about the Stewards of Sustainability Club’s first event of the year tomorrow (Saturday)! As part of a statewide effort to clean up our beaches and rivers, SOLVE is hosting a volunteer event to remove litter and replace invasive plants with native ones in one of Newberg’s natural spaces. We would like to join in their effort to protect our local waterways!

We will be meeting in front of the Roberts building’s main doors at 8:40 a.m. to walk over together, and expect to be back by 11:45 a.m. You can also meet us there at 346 Corinne Dr., in Newberg. Gloves and tools will be provided.

If you have not signed up but would like to join, please fill out this form. Both students and employees are welcome. Hope to see you there!

Contact Lilly McAfee lmcafee19@georgefox.edu for more information.

The first season of intramurals is fast approaching, which means the deadline to register is coming even faster! Make sure you get your team signed up at this link by Saturday, Sept. 9, at 11:59 p.m.

Don’t have a team? Don’t worry: You can sign up as a free agent and join a team!

Reach out with any questions to Maclairen Magruder by sending an email to intramurals@georgefox.edu.

Join us for an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more.

Please reach out to Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Looking for a fun time exploring the great outdoors? Join other George Fox students on a trip to the coast this weekend to go bodyboarding and skimboarding! We’ll provide warm wetsuits, transportation, and instruction. Sign up at this link.

We also have an overnight paddleboarding trip next weekend in which we will be “backpacking” with paddleboards and camping on an island overnight. Sign up at this link.

Check out these trips and reach out to Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Scholarships are available for students in need. Details are on each trip listing.

For the full calendar of events, go here.

The posting and display policy at George Fox applies to student-sponsored public displays and posters. Displays generally consist of a number of images, pictures, or ideas intended for engagement by the broader campus community to create awareness or generate discussion.

Posters are generally intended to advertise a particular event or raise awareness about the activities of a particular officially recognized campus club or organization.

Find all the details you need in the Student Handbook: Campus Display & Posting Policy section, which can be viewed at this link.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon in the student life office at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Did you know that one out of three fish caught for human consumption contain microplastics? Litter often gets washed into waterways and eventually makes its way to the ocean. Fortunately, SOLVE is hosting a great opportunity to combat this issue in our own community!

This Saturday, Sept. 9, as part of a statewide effort to clean up our beaches and rivers, volunteers will meet to remove litter and replace invasive plants with native ones in one of Newberg’s natural spaces. The university’s Stewards of Sustainability Club would like to put together a team of volunteers to join their efforts in protecting our local waterways. Read more about the event here.

If you want to join, we will be meeting in the parking lot in front of the Roberts Center at 8:40 a.m. to walk over together, expecting to be back by 11:45 a.m. You can also meet us there at 346 Corinne Dr., in Newberg. Gloves will be provided. Please email Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu by Thursday to sign up.

Are you interested in learning about or promoting sustainable practices? The Stewards of Sustainability Club is looking for club officers. If you want to see more events like this, please consider joining!