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Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey at Portland Seminary? Our doctoral programs empower you to make a meaningful impact in your context, combining academic excellence with spiritual depth. Choose from these options:

• Doctor of Leadership (DLd) in Global Perspectives: Engage with and implement leadership principles through a theologically informed, multi-disciplinary lens. Gain the skills and insights needed to address contextual challenges informed by global shared realities. This program requires a relevant master’s degree (MBA, MSW, MEd, MAT, MDiv, etc.).
• Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Leadership and Spiritual Formation: Focus on your spiritual growth and gain a refreshed relationship with Christ while learning to lead authentically and inspire change in complex and diverse systems. Requires a ministry-related master’s degree.

It’s not just about the curriculum – it’s about the community. At Portland Seminary, you’ll join a supportive cohort guided by experienced mentors and dedicated faculty. Together, you’ll grow, learn, and inspire one another to new heights.

Take the next step in your journey. Explore how our programs can equip you for transformative leadership. Learn more today!

Start the new year by investing in yourself! Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, or you’ve faced tough challenges in the past, the Health and Counseling Center is here to support you.

We offer free, confidential, in-person counseling to help you navigate whatever you’re going through. Take the first step toward a healthier, happier you by reaching out today!

To make an appointment, call 503-554-2340. Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Do you have questions about your finances? You can protect your assets, minimize estate taxes, and take care of the people and causes that matter to you.

We’ll show you how. Join us on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon in Canyon Commons for a free estate planning seminar. Light refreshments will be provided.

The event is provided as a service to the community by George Fox University and Stephen C. Palmer, Attorney at Law.

Please RSVP to Tracy Fabel, associate director of planned giving, at tfabel@georgefox.edu or 503-544-2130.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters and sewists! The Needle Nerds will be hosting a Crafting Community Hour on Wednesdays in Murdock Library from noon to 1 p.m. throughout the spring semester.

Bring your latest project; all small crafts and abilities are welcome! Email Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu with questions, or just check in with us during one of our open meetings.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Please reach out to Nathanael at nankeny@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Looking for a way to stay active and connect with others? The GroupX Run Club is here to bring runners of all levels together in a supportive and encouraging environment. Our first run will be for 40 minutes tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6:30 a.m. We hope to see you there. We will meet outside the Hadlock Student Center.

Why join?

• To build a sense of community while working toward your goals
• To stay accountable with group support
• Enjoy the benefits of running in a low-pressure, inclusive setting

Whether you’re new to running or looking to continue your journey with a group, this is a chance to connect, stay motivated, and enjoy the process with others. Sign up here.

Contact fitness@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Start the new year by investing in yourself! Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, or you’ve faced tough challenges in the past, the Health and Counseling Center is here to support you.

We offer free, confidential, in-person counseling to help you navigate whatever you’re going through. Take the first step toward a healthier, happier you by reaching out today!

To make an appointment, call 503-554-2340. Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Class.georgefox.edu is a great resource for anyone needing to look up details on a class, including meeting times and location, teaching modality, enrollment limit and waitlist numbers, course description, instructor info and add/drop deadlines. Just click on a class to see all the details.

Nick Sullivan is putting together a team for Hadlock’s floor hockey league that starts next week and is looking for players. Both students and employees of all skill levels are welcome to join. Send an email to nsullivan@georgefox.edu if you are interested. Thanks!

Due to the forecasted freezing temperatures this week, we want to remind everyone to take extra precautions when out and about.

Parking Lots: Parking lots and walkways may become slippery as freezing temperatures cause surfaces to ice over. Please drive cautiously and reduce your speed in parking areas to prevent accidents.

Shaded Areas: Be especially cautious in shaded areas, as they will freeze first and stay icy longer. These spots can be particularly dangerous, so stay alert for any hidden patches of ice.

Stairs and Walkways: Stairs, handrails and walkways are more likely to accumulate ice. Please use handrails when available, take small, careful steps, and wear shoes with good traction to avoid slips and falls.

Your safety is our priority. Please stay vigilant and take your time when moving around in these conditions. Stay warm and safe!

Beginning today (Jan. 13), the Stevens Center elevator repair will commence. The KONE elevator repair crew estimates that the work will take at least one week, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Please note that the restrooms on the first floor will be closed during this time. Restrooms on the second and third floors will remain open. Those with limited mobility should use the Hoover restrooms or make other arrangements through their supervisor.

A construction zone will be created around the repair area on the first floor. For your safety, do not cross any construction barriers.

We expect some noise and disruption during the repair period and appreciate your understanding and patience. Please contact the Plant Services office (503-554-2010) if you have any questions. Thank you!

Need support with your academic journey? Our Virtual Learning Center (VLC) includes personalized writing consultations and academic coaching to help you succeed from anywhere. Whether it is over Zoom or asynchronously, our consultants are here for you.

To make an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard, choose the Virtual Learning Center, and find a time that works best for you. We are open starting this week.

If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu

Are you interested in doing research? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research 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 next summer, connect with a faculty mentor now so they can help you with your proposal. Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements and review criteria at this link.

All submissions will be electronic through Smartsheet, due Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The Smartsheet link can be found on the website and will be activated when the spring semester begins.

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

We would like to invite you to a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most influential and respected theologians and biblical scholars of the modern era – Dr. N. T. Wright. We are pleased to partner with TogetherPDX to bring Dr. Wright to Portland for an in-person lecture at Rolling Hills Church in Tualatin on Friday, Feb. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Dr. Wright is an English New Testament scholar, Pauline theologian and Anglican bishop. He has held a variety of both academic and chaplaincy posts at Oxford, Cambridge, and McGill University in Montreal. He is currently research professor emeritus of New Testament and early Christianity at St. Mary’s College in the University of St. Andrews and senior research fellow at Wycliffe Hall in Oxford.

George Fox University is able to offer half-priced tickets to students who want to attend. Register here and use the discount code “HALF” to redeem a half-price discount while tickets last.

Feel free to reach out to Gwyn Curtis at gcurtis@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Starting today (Monday), the Bruin Community Pantry food bank will be open during the following times:

• Mondays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Fridays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

These hours may change a bit throughout the week as we get our volunteer hours set up. Please refer to the hours on the pantry’s website, as they are updated when changes are made.

Please email Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

We will be closed for the following holidays this semester:

• Monday, Jan. 20
• Friday, Feb. 14
• March 24 through March 28

Featuring George Fox and local Newberg students, and coordinated by university employees and local community leaders, “At the Table with Dr. King” is a one-hour dramatic presentation. Join us for it at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.).

Utilizing live music, spoken word, and multimedia, the event will bring to life the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Knock at Midnight” and portions of America’s Civil Rights Movement.

All are welcome to come, listen, reflect and respond to this unique call upon our lives to serve others in pursuit of the “Beloved Community.”

Contact Rusty St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Do you have questions about your finances? You can protect your assets, minimize estate taxes, and take care of the people and causes that matter to you.

We’ll show you how. Join us on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon in Canyon Commons for a free estate planning seminar. Light refreshments will be provided.

The event is provided as a service to the community by George Fox University and Stephen C. Palmer, Attorney at Law.

Please RSVP to Tracy Fabel, associate director of planned giving, at tfabel@georgefox.edu or 503-544-2130.

On the MLK Day holiday (Monday, Jan. 20), the Office for Spiritual Life invites students and employees to join us for a day of community service and learning with SOLVE and other community partners in Portland. Space is limited, so be the first to sign up! Please complete this form to register.

Here is a tentative schedule of the MLK Day plan:

• 9 a.m.: Meet up, continental breakfast and departure from SpiL (Barclay) House; on the drive to Portland, we’ll listen, reflect and discuss a sermon by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• 9:45 a.m.: Meet at Irving Park in Portland for orientation
• 10 a.m.: Join with SOLVE for MLK Day service project (beautification/litter clean-up
  project)
• Noon: Lunch and discussion on service as an opportunity for spiritual connection and growth
• 1 p.m.: Visit community partner organization serving Portland
• 2 p.m.: Debrief and drive back
• 2:45 p.m.: Arrive back at Newberg campus

Undergraduate students who participate will be eligible to receive chapel-elective credit for participation. RSVP on Helper-Helper.

Contact Rusty St. Cyr for more information at rstcyr@georgefox.edu.

Come learn how you can help build stronger connections across political and ideological divides in our community!

The George Fox Civility Project and United as Neighbors group will co-host “Reclaiming Our Friendly Community,” a public event this Saturday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon in Roberts 117. If you are interested in practical, on-the-ground work to strengthen human connections and transform our disagreements into opportunities to improve our community, you should come.

The meeting will have four segments:

1. Information on current projects by the United as Neighbors group (15 minutes)
2. Information about other community-building efforts in the Newberg/Dundee area you can support and/or join (15 minutes)
3. Brainstorming together ideas for new projects and/or events that could help strengthen and enrich connections across political and ideological divides in Newberg and Dundee (30 minutes)
4. Connecting with other meeting attenders to promote stronger and richer connections across our divides (30 minutes).

For more information, visit the UasN webpage at unitedasneighbors.org or visit the information page hosted on the George Fox Civility Project website.

Sign up for spring GroupX classes in Hadlock! All are free!

Here is the schedule:

• Monday: Pilates at 4 p.m., Cycle at 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: Ballet Barre at 6:30 a.m. (new!), Cycle at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: Run club at 6:30 a.m. (new!), Zumba at 4 p.m.
• Thursday: Circuit Training at 5:30 p.m. (new!)
• Friday: Power Barre at 4 p.m.

You can sign up on IMLeagues here.