Come by the student employment table in Canyon Commons on Monday, Dec. 4, from noon to 2 p.m. for information about on-campus jobs, to sign up for direct deposit, and win dinner for you and your friends!
Reach out to Kelly Peterson at kpeterson@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
What a pleasure it is to open our doors tomorrow night (Friday) at 7 p.m. to the community here at George Fox University. We invite students and staff to come on down to the Esports arena in Wheeler 204 to enjoy some video games, ask questions, and engage with our athletes. The games we have available include Among Us, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and many more.
Please contact Esports Coordinator Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
Students, faculty and guests are welcome and encouraged to come enjoy a breakfast burrito on the quad tomorrow (Friday) morning, anytime between 7:30 and 10 a.m.
The Climbing Club is hosting this fundraiser, selling delicious breakfast burritos for a “pay what you feel” donation! Bring some friends and have fun!
Come to a graduate research symposium hosted in Canyon Commons on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The DMSc (Doctor of Medical Science) program was created in response to an ever-growing demand for healthcare leaders, particularly in rural, traditionally underserved, and international locations. Our DMSc students are excited to present their research to you in a symposium-format doctoral defense.
The focus of our students’ research emphasizes global health and humanitarian service and leadership. As a part of their coursework, our DMSc students participated in a service trip to Africa and the greater Pacific Northwest.
Come to the Symposium on Dec. 7 to hear about the exciting research our DMSc students have been doing. You will not only have the opportunity to hear about their research but are also encouraged to ask questions and interact with our students.
For more information or to donate to a future DMSc service trip, contact us at padmsc@georgefox.edu.
In partnership with the campus-wide Christmas Extravaganza happening today (Thursday), the Maker Hub is excited to host our third annual Santa’s Workshop!
Between your caroling, cookie decorating, and goat petting, come to the Maker Hub any time between 4 and 8 p.m. to make Christmas gifts and decorations for your friends and family. There will also be some kid-friendly crafts.
Here’s what you can make at this year’s Santa’s Workshop:
All tools and materials are provided free of charge by the Maker Hub! We hope to see you there!
Feel free to contact Nick Sullivan at nsullivan@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Today (Thursday), is the final day to submit to the Department of Art and Design’s third photography contest to remember John Bennett. John impacted our community for nearly 15 years until his untimely death in 2017.
If you are a current or former student of George Fox, submit your best “It’s All About the Light” photograph via this entry form link. The contest winner will receive a Think Tank bag for their photo gear.
Contact Adam Long at along@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Get ready for an action-packed weekend featuring Bruin basketball and swimming!
The women’s and men’s basketball teams kick off Northwest Conference action with a doubleheader on Saturday against Puget Sound in Miller Gymnasium at 4 and 6 p.m., respectively.
Meanwhile, our swimmers will be in action for their largest meet of the season on both Saturday and Sunday at the Chehalem Aquatic Center. Morning sessions start at 10 a.m., with finals at 5 p.m. The swim team is also running a food drive, so bring a non-perishable food item if you can!
We’ll see you out there!
This Sunday, Dec. 3, University Recreation will be heading up to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood to snowshoe on some of the first significant snow of the season!
This snowshoeing will be easy-going at a relaxed pace, allowing for people to meet and talk to each other as we go down the trail. After that, if the weather cooperates, we will go sledding at the White River Sno-Park before heading back to George Fox!
Go here to register! If you have questions, please contact Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu.
The Nursing Club is partnering with nursing students to provide donations to the Legacy Unity Psychiatric Treatment Center in Portland. We are asking for donations of washed clothing items that you no longer need or want (especially warm clothing items!)
Each donation provides essential warmth and protection to those in need, and also enters you into a drawing for exciting prizes! The second place winner will receive a $50 Cabela’s gift card, and one lucky top-prize winner will collect a $100 Amazon gift card.
You will also receive pictures to see the impact you have made! The donation box will be sitting outside of Roberts 139.
Contact Avery Kwirant at akwirant22@georgefox.edu, Noah Terando at nterando22@georgefox.edu, or Payton Walker at pwalker21@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Calling all songwriters! Would you like to showcase your song and perform it live? The performing arts department is seeking talented singer-songwriters to be part of our first-ever Songwriters Showcase this January.
All students are welcome to submit! Email Aaron Barnhart at abarnahart@georgefox.edu for more information.
Please fill out this quick survey and help our team complete a very interesting project for our Applied Statistics class.
If you have any questions, please connect with Emma Brezler at ebrezler21@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.
Students, faculty and guests are welcome and encouraged to come enjoy a breakfast burrito on the quad this Friday morning!
The Climbing Club is hosting a fundraiser, selling breakfast burritos. They will be delicious and affordable. Bring your friends and colleagues! We’ll be serving from 7:30 to 10 a.m. in front of the library.
Contact Lily Giesbrecht at lgiesbrecht20@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Learn about boundaries from our panel of staff and students at a special event, “How to Use Holistic Boundaries,” today (Wednesday) in Canyon Commons 101.
You’ll gain insight on how to use holistic boundaries in different areas of your life: personal, professional and academic. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
We will buy dinner for the first 20 students without a meal plan. If you have a meal plan, please grab dinner in the cafeteria and bring it to the event. The panel will formally begin at 5:30 p.m.
Our panelists are Eden Del Valle, a current George Fox student; Jason Fileta, associate vice president for inclusive excellence; Chanel Rich L. Aguilar, a doctoral student; and Debrianna DeBolt, university pastor for chapel programs.
Contact Jesse Cetz at cetz@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join us this afternoon (Wednesday) for Quaker worship in Hoover 250 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting the gathering; chapel credit is available.
Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.
You are invited to this year’s Christmas Extravaganza and tree lighting tomorrow (Thursday)! Join us for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in front of Stevens at 4:30 p.m., followed by treats and festivities, scheduled to run until 7:30 p.m.
There will be caroling, cookie decorating, goats, a photo booth, a roaming Santa, a holiday market in Klages, a Santa’s workshop in the Maker Hub, Miss Hannah’s popcorn, and more. The first 50 people who arrive in Christmas sweaters and holiday wear will receive gift cards!
Contact Faith McKee at fmckee@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Portland Writing Center is seeking a new writing consultant who is enthusiastic about helping fellow graduate and degree-completion students understand the components of effective writing.
Portland Writing Center consultants are current adult degree-completion and graduate students who work eight to 10 hours per week meeting with students in Zoom or email sessions through the Portland Writing Center.
Writing consultant duties include helping students with the following:
Click here for a consultant job description, and click here for a consultant application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For more information, contact Heather Harney, Portland Writing Center director, at hharney@georgefox.edu.
Want a chance to win a gift basket of market vendor crafts while also helping out others in our community? At the holiday market tomorrow (Thursday) you’ll have that chance!
Join us for a snowman family decorating contest using donated clothing beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Klages. You may win an amazing gift basket filled market vendors’ creations!
We’re also collecting warm clothing items for those in need, so help us spread love and warmth this holiday season. All items will be donated to Night Strike and Love INC to be handed out by their volunteers. They are looking for jackets, blankets and socks (new ones only), hats and gloves, hand warmers, ponchos, and any other goods to keep people warm this winter.
Please be sure to only donate items that are new or in good condition. Our three donation bins are located in the Newlin lobby, in the Klages entrance facing the quad, and on the table in the hall next to the Bridge Cafe.
You can also bring any donations to the holiday market. Any donations would be much appreciated. We can’t wait to see how God will use this to spread his love this season!
Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu with any questions.
You are invited to this year’s Christmas Extravaganza and tree lighting this Thursday, Nov. 30. Join us for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in front of Stevens at 4:30 p.m., followed by treats and festivities, scheduled to run until 7:30 p.m.
There will be caroling, cookie decorating, goats, a photo booth, a roaming Santa, a holiday market in Klages, a Santa’s workshop in the Maker Hub, Miss Hannah’s popcorn, and more. We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season with you!
The market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work. This event is attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic. If you are still interested in signing up for a table, please do so here.
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.
Events coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The university pastors are excited to share the 2023 Advent Reader with you all!
Advent begins this Sunday, Dec. 3, and the Advent Reader has a devotional and contemplative practice for each week of Advent. Feel free to share this with your family, friends and faith community. May you experience the hope, peace, joy and love of Christ this Advent season!
Access the Advent Reader with this link.
Did a conversation about politics, faith, or other deep topics go awry over Thanksgiving weekend? Are you dreading a similar risk during the upcoming Christmas break?
Now is the time to get better at helping people embrace disagreements as opportunities to make life better, more just and less polarized.
Come to a highly interactive workshop, “From Walls to Bridges: Building Skills to Reduce Polarization and Bridge Community Divides,” at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road). You will learn to stay calm amid disagreement, listen actively, unleash curiosity, ask powerful questions, and share your own views more effectively.
This event is co-sponsored by the George Fox Civility Project and the local United as Neighbors group (especially its Community Conversations team). For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.
