We’re excited to announce a brand new Pilates class with Katie Banning! Starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m., this class is perfect for all levels, whether you’re new to Pilates or looking to refine your practice.
Space is limited, as this class will be in the small exercise studio in Hadlock, so be sure to reserve your spot at this link.
Email fitness@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
Doctor of Physical Therapy students are conducting a study, “A Biomechanical Analysis of the Floor Transfer in Community-Dwelling Older Adults,” overseen by principal investigators Lyndsay Stutzenberger and Tyler Whited. We are interested in how older adults get up from the floor.
To participate in our study, you must
To participate, you must NOT have a diagnosis of a neurological condition or a current illness or health issue that would make performing study activities unsafe.
If you’re interested in participating in this study and meet the above criteria, you would come to the Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where we would ask you to sign an informed consent form, answer questions on a questionnaire, perform a short mental status examination, and have your vitals (blood pressure and heart rate) taken. Depending on the results of these assessments, you may or may not be eligible for the study.
If you’re eligible, you’ll be asked to participate in one testing session that takes up to approximately one hour. During testing sessions you will fill out questionnaires and be asked to attempt to stand up from a chair without using your arms and get up from the floor. You will not be paid for being in this study or reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to/from the George Fox University campus.
You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.
If you’re still interested in participating, the next step is for us to schedule an appointment for testing. Please call 503-554-2463 or email Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu.
The Center for Peace and Justice invites you to a presentation entitled “Journey of Hope,” featuring Elio Constantine. Constantine oversees the Middle East Center for Justice and Missions, a ministry of the charity Heart For Lebanon.
Don’t miss this powerful message on transforming lives through faith and action. Join us this Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.
In his presentation, Constantine will explore how we are called to live in justice and how a biblical approach to justice is applicable anywhere in the world. He will also address the root causes of injustices in Lebanon and the surrounding region.
If you have questions, contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu.
The Social Work Club, in partnership with the A21 nonprofit organization, invites you to Walk For Freedom, a day dedicated to raising awareness of human trafficking. We believe that, together, we can put an end to human trafficking. For over a decade, supporters like you have taken local action and made a global impact.
This Saturday, Oct. 19, we will come together and hit the streets again. Walking in single-file lines, holding posters and handing out flyers, we will reach our cities with information about human trafficking and how to take action against it. Meet us in front of the Chehalem Cultural Center at 10:30 a.m. to join the cause.
To register, visit a21.org/newberg.
For more information, reach out to Alice Fouts at afouts22@georgefox.edu.
The Virtual Learning Center has trained tutors and resources to help you with your APA formatting and writing. Don’t have time for a Zoom meeting? No problem! Schedule an asynchronous appointment at traccloud.georgefox.edu.
We’re open Monday through Friday for asynchronous and Zoom appointments. We’ll get your paper back to you the same day of your appointment!
If you have any questions, please email us at vlc@georgefox.edu or call Heather Harney at 503-554-2449 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tickets are now available for the performing arts department’s fall production of The Hiding Place, scheduled for eight performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium this week and next.
Dates for the shows are as follows:
For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting georgefox.edu/box-office. Additional tickets may be purchased on the site. Free student tickets are available for Thursday shows only.
When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own ticket.
If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.
Applying for the Richter Scholarship and feeling unsure about your proposal? The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is here to help! Whether you need guidance organizing your thoughts or polishing that final draft, our writing consultants are ready to assist.
What we offer:
Don’t miss this opportunity to make your proposal stand out! Schedule your appointment today.
To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.
If you have questions, contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
We know you’ve heard about Taylor Swift, but have you ever heard about how her music interacts with literature? Or how her pop culture world intersects with political, religious and cultural academia?
Students and faculty here at George Fox have had these same questions, and so we’re dedicating two days this October to host a conference on all things Taylor Swift.
Register now for the “Taylor Swift: The Voice of an Age” conference Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26. Join faculty and students as they lecture and present papers on how Swift’s voice breaches both the popular and professional academic realms.
Registration is available now for only $5! Buy a ticket, tell a “Swiftie” and spread the word! The deadline for registration is Friday, Oct. 18.
If you have any questions, please reach out to gfu-english@georgefox.edu. We can’t wait to see you there!
We invite you to participate in The Great Oregon ShakeOut, an annual event that gives everyone the opportunity to practice how to be safe during an earthquake. On Thursday, Oct. 17, George Fox will take a few minutes to participate in the largest-ever earthquake drill at 10:17 a.m.
We are asking participants to drop, cover, and hold on. During the days leading up to the event, we will be sharing additional information and resources on what to do during an earthquake.
Come join University Recreation at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) for our first-ever worship night. This worship night will be put on by UREC staff and is open to all students and faculty. There will be plenty of music, a small message and time for prayer.
Hadlock will close at 5 p.m. tomorrow and reopen at 6:45 p.m. only for the worship night.
If you have questions, email Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu.
Have a talent you’d like to showcase? Auditions for Fox Got Talent are coming up. Fill out this form to audition for a chance to win a $500 cash prize!
All talents are welcome and encouraged to participate (students and employees!), whether you’re a juggler, magician, contortionist, impressionist, singer, sword swallower, speedy Rubik’s Cube solver, or whatever else you do best.
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The athletic department is in need of 10 volunteers to help scan tickets at the Saturday, Oct. 19, home football game against Linfield. Volunteers need to be willing to add the ticketing app to their phone to help scan tickets and commit to a maximum of four hours.
Arrival time is 2 p.m., and the game kicks off at 4:05 p.m. A Jersey Mike’s boxed lunch will be included. If you are able and willing to commit, please contact Mindy Mickelson at mmickelson@georgefox.edu.
Encounter local political candidates in person on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 14-15, in events co-sponsored by the George Fox University Civility Project:
All candidates for these positions have been invited and will be asked questions drafted by representatives of the four sponsoring groups: The George Fox University Civility Project, United as Neighbors, the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Newberg City Club.
The Newberg forum will be livestreamed and recorded. Dundee’s forum may have the same coverage; look for further announcements soon.
For more information, contact Civility Project Director Ron Mock at rmock@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 georgefox.edu/
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.
All Champion-brand clothing will be on sale today (Thursday) through Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Bruin Bookstore. Get your Champion items for 20% off in store and online!
Thomas Paulson, a former vice president of ConocoPhillips, will address the leadership practices that guide his work and how his Christian faith shapes his leadership approach. His talk is scheduled for tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons.
Paulson graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in civil engineering. He retired in 2008 as vice president of Canadian capital projects for ConocoPhillips, where he had executive responsibility for the planning and execution phases for major projects in Canada.
In his 33-year career with ConocoPhillips, Paulson worked in refining, chemicals, exploration and production at multiple U.S. and international locations in project management. He currently serves on the Kansas State University College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Council and the George Fox Industrial Advisory Board.
If you have questions, contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.
Please be aware that the university has extended the class withdrawal deadline for the benefit of our students. The new deadline is the Sunday before the last week of class.
For full semester classes this is the end of week 15 rather than week 10. For this fall semester the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 8. For classes that meet in shorter sessions within the semester you can find their specific withdrawal deadlines listed in the class details on class.georgefox.edu.
Join UREC at the Hadlock Student Center this Saturday, Oct. 12, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. for an unforgettable night of worship music, community, and connection. Whether you’re looking to unwind, refocus or celebrate, this night is for you. Let’s lift our voices and hearts together. Don’t forget to invite a friend!
If you have questions, contact Jacob at jloomis@georgefox.edu.
Get ready for the first climbing competition of the 2024 fall semester! The Halloween “Rocktober” Competition is upon us. Climbing sessions will be running all day on Friday, Oct. 25, in Hadlock. Sign up on IMLeagues for the time that works for you.
All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join! There is a $15 entry fee that pays for delicious fall-themed food, fantastic raffle prizes, sick T-shirts, and a memorable awards ceremony.
If you have any questions, email Climbing Wall Coordinator Lily Tamminga at ltamminga22@georgefox.edu.
President Baker recently returned from the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in South Korea. This is the second Lausanne meeting he has had the privilege of attending since the movement began in 1974. At that time, Billy Graham, John Stott, and others gathered global leaders of the Christian Church to advance the work of evangelism and emphasize the importance of the Great Commission.
As President Baker describes, the gathering reignited his awareness of the global church’s dynamic growth and the incredible courage of believers in places where following Christ can cost them everything. You can read more about his experience on his blog, “Reflections”.
