Leaving your car on campus over break? Please follow these steps

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023

If you plan on leaving your vehicle on campus over spring break, please do the following:

  • Fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy form
  • Remove any personal belongings from vehicle
  • Park in a lot designated by Campus Public Safety personnel
  • Leave a key at the CPS office located at 212 Carlton Way

The policy agreement form can be filled out at the Campus Public Safety office or online at the above link.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey in the CPS office at 503-554-2090, or stop by our office on Carlton Way.

Kick off spring break with a massage from a DPT student

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

End finals and start spring break with a relaxing 25-minute massage from a doctor of physical therapy student!

The university’s doctor of physical therapy program is offering discounted massages to students and employees ($20) and community members ($25). We are offering 25-minute massages this Friday, March 24, from 1:30 to 6 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 here.

If you have questions, please email Taylor Kopecky at tkopecky21@georgefox.edu.

Start your summer with adventure by joining UREC’s Oregon Odyssey trip

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

Want to start your summer with an incredible adventure? Join University Recreation’s Oregon Odyssey for a trip all over the state, including visits to the ocean, mountains, caves, deserts and forests!

This is an incredible opportunity to go hiking, exploring, camping, caving, sandboarding and more. No experience or equipment are required, and scholarships are available. The trip will take place Sunday, April 30, until Saturday, May 6. To register or find more information, please go here.

If you have questions, please reach out to the trip leader, Megan Tollisen, at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu.

The Murdock Library will have limited hours over spring break

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

The Murdock Library will be having altered hours for the week of spring break:

  • Closed Saturday, March 25, and Sunday, March 26 
  • Open Monday, March 27, to Thursday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Closed Friday, March 31, to Sunday, April 2
  • The 24-hour space will remain open throughout the week as normal.

If you have any questions, contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Walk for Water event

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

For our Business Communications class, we are putting on a Walk for Water event at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, to raise money and awareness for the communities in Africa who do not have access to safe, clean drinking water.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could spare a few minutes to fill out a five-question survey to help our team. By filling out this survey, it will help us to get a better understanding of our community’s interest.

For more information, and how to help, follow this link. Thank you!

If you have any questions, contact Cassey Hitch at chitch21@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.

Survey: Gift-Wrapping Service

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

If you could take a minute to answer a few questions for our Principles of Marketing project survey, we would greatly appreciate it! We are seeking feedback about a hypothetical gift-wrapping service.

Contact Alaina Flores at aflores21@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.

Bon Appetit announces hours for the end of this week and spring break

Monday, March 20th, 2023

Bon Appetit will have adjusted hours at the end of the week and during spring break. Here are our hours:

  • Friday, March 24: The Bridge Cafe will close at 2:30 p.m., and the Maker’s Market will close at 3 p.m. Both will be closed for the week of spring break.
  • Saturday, March 25: Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
  • Canyon Commons will be closed from dinner on Saturday, March 25,  through brunch on Sunday, April 2.
  • Sunday, April 2: Dinner will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Please see georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for more information.

Leaving your car on campus over break? Please follow these steps

Monday, March 20th, 2023

If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus over spring break, please do the following:

  • Fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy form
  • Remove any personal belongings from the vehicle
  • Park in a lot designated by Campus Public Safety personnel
  • Leave a key at the CPS office located at 212 Carlton Way

The policy agreement form can be filled out at the Campus Public Safety office or online using the above link.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey in the CPS office at 503-554-2090, or stop by our office on Carlton Way.

Join Contemplative Worship tomorrow afternoon

Monday, March 20th, 2023

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. for Contemplative Worship after the manner of Friends. We’ll be meeting in Hoover 250. Spiritual life credit is available.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.

Social work event discusses racial and social disparities in the criminal justice system April 7

Sunday, March 19th, 2023

Please join the College of Social Work for our next justice event, in which we will discuss racial and social disparities in the criminal justice system. The session will run from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 7, in Hoover 105.

Our speaker will be Dr. Diomaris E. Safi, PsyD, who is the founder and director of the Social Justice in Clinical Neuropsychology Program at UCLA-Hispanic Neuropsychiatric Center of Excellence. She will cover contemporary social issues and interdisciplinary career opportunities and practices.

All are invited to join us! Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu for more information.

All invited to Art & Design’s faculty candidate presentation tomorrow afternoon

Sunday, March 19th, 2023

Join us tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2 p.m. to hear a research presentation by Art & Design’s faculty candidate, Steven Felix Jager, titled “The Global Artist: Art in a Global Pluralistic Age.” He will present it in Lemmons 1.

Steven is an artist, educator, minister and author whose work revolves around theology, the arts, and culture. For more information, please contact Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu.

Please take mental health resources survey and enter drawing for Amazon gift card

Sunday, March 19th, 2023

In the Office of Student Life, we are continually evaluating ways in which we can better serve and address the needs of students. We are seeking ways to help students maintain their mental health and well-being during their time at George Fox.

We are asking you to take a few moments to complete this anonymous survey that will provide us with more information about individual mental health needs, experiences with current mental health services, and preferences for the mental health services offered on campus.

The results of the survey will be used to inform the development of potential new mental health programs and services that are tailored to meet the needs of individuals in our community.

This survey is an active collaboration between Sharia Hays, EdD, dean of student care and operations, and the university’s PsyD consult, education and program evaluation II team; Joel Davies, MA; Dennis Kurtz, MA; Liberty Lillibridge, MA; and Hunter Schow, MA. If any questions or concerns arise, feel free to reach out to Sharia Hays at shays@georgefox.edu.

After completing the survey, you will have the opportunity to be entered in a drawing to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards. If you have any questions or would like to provide further information for us to consider please, email Sharia Hays to schedule an appointment. Thank you for your time and insight.

Get a massage Friday and help support PT’s trip to Uganda

Sunday, March 19th, 2023

Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a doctor of physical therapy student!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students and employees ($20) and community members ($25). We are offering 25-minute massages this Friday, March 24, from 1:30 to 6:30 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 filled out our screening form previously and would like a massage, please email Taylor Kopecky at tkopecky21@georgefox.edu.

Today’s Nursing Expo features more than 25 healthcare agencies

Sunday, March 19th, 2023

Today (Monday), the university’s nursing department, in conjunction with the Career & Academic Planning Center, will host their annual Nursing Expo in Canyon Commons (Rooms 101 and 102) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vendors from 26 different healthcare agencies will be present to talk with our nursing students about their companies. This is a great opportunity for students to network and practice talking with employers. Meaningful connections will assuredly be made.

If you have any questions about the expo, reach out to Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

New Lent reflection video out today through George Fox Digital

Thursday, March 16th, 2023

In partnership with George Fox Digital, film professor Alexander Chung is creating a series of video Lent reflections on repentance and suffering. They will be hosted on the George Fox Digital YouTube channel and released each Friday morning through Good Friday.

Check out this week’s video, and visit our YouTube playlist to view all the reflections. You can also subscribe to the GFD YouTube channel now to see all updates, and watch The Daily Bruin each Friday for links to the Lent content.

If you have not yet chosen a Lent reflection practice, make this your weekly devotion each Friday!

Plant services office is closed today for monthly work day

Thursday, March 16th, 2023

The plant services office is closed today (Friday) for our monthly work day.

Thank you for your understanding.

Swing by Cultural Celebration event tonight in Hadlock

Thursday, March 16th, 2023

Come celebrate all the different cultures our student body is made of at our Cultural Celebration tonight (Friday) from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center. Enjoy music, speakers, free food tasting, and dancing at this amazing event. The first 100 students receive a free shave ice!

Here are some more events coming up soon:

  • Fox Got Talent: Friday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
  • Spring Formal Secret Garden: Saturday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at The Crystal Ballroom (ticket sales begin the week of April 3)
  • Spring Market: Friday, April 21, at 3 p.m., in the quad (weather permitting)

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Check out the College of PT’s weekly videos on running a 5K

Thursday, March 16th, 2023

Have you ever thought about running a 5K, but just didn’t know where to start? Each week, the College of Physical Therapy’s Twitter, @GFUDPT, will be posting short videos with tips to either help you run your first 5K or to help you run your best 5K.

New videos will be up each week to help you prepare for our annual Run for Africa fundraiser on Saturday, May 6.

Reach out to Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu if you have any questions. 

Survey: Fresh-baked Bread Delivery

Thursday, March 16th, 2023

We are a group of students in MKTG 260 conducting research on a company that delivers fresh-baked bread straight to your home. We are seeking students and employees to fill out our 11-question survey. 

Thank you for participating! If you have any questions about the survey, reach out to Emma Williams at ewilliams21@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.

Sign up for free physical therapy treatments in May

Wednesday, March 15th, 2023

Have any aches or pains? Interested in improving mobility?

For the month of May, doctor of physical therapy faculty and students will be evaluating and treating patients for free!

You do not need to have a pre-existing condition. We want to help you reach your strength, flexibility and functional goals. We are treating muscle/joint injuries, post surgery, neurological conditions, pediatrics, chronic pain, general weakness, pelvic floor and more.

Appointments will be available in the Werth Building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. most Mondays to Fridays from May 1 to May 26. 

Please contact Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2456 to sign up.