Check out senior art students’ work in both galleries this week

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

View our senior art students’ thesis work in the Minthorne and Lindgren galleries this week (April 25-29). An opening reception will be held in both galleries at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, but the shows will be available to viewers all week.

The artist talks will start in the Lindgren Gallery (in Bauman) at 4 p.m.; the group will then move over to Minthorne Gallery (in Hoover) at 4:30 p.m.

This week’s shows will feature the works of our following seniors: Arianna Shukle, Izzy Dixon, Moisés Kraft, Emma Schmitt, Corrie Patton and Savannah Landis.

Contact Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu for more information.

Win home-baked cookies for taking intramurals survey

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

As the 2021-22 intramural sports seasons come to an end, we are asking for input from our George Fox community. Have a new sport you want us to play? Ideas for how we can improve? We would value and welcome feedback from everyone (participants and non-current participants alike).

After completing this survey, enter your email for a chance to win free home-baked chocolate chip cookies (made with love)!

Questions? Email Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu.

Help UREC’s GroupX program and win coffee

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

University Recreation is asking for your feedback about our GroupX (group fitness) classes, so that we can continue to improve our program!

We would value your input, whether or not you have participated in GroupX. Take the survey here. Four lucky survey takers will be randomly chosen to win a Chapters gift card!

If you have questions, please contact Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu.

Portland Writing Center offers writing consultations over summer

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

The Portland Writing Center will be offering writing consultations for all students taking summer classes (both graduate and undergraduate). You can read more about it in our newsletter.

Questions? Contact Hannah Lee at hlee17@georgefox.edu.

Graduating students can purchase Hadlock summer membership

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

Graduating students are eligible to purchase a Hadlock Student Center membership for summer 2022. Summer hours will begin on Monday, May 2, and extend through Wednesday, Aug. 19.

Summer hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hadlock will be closed Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer, as well as Memorial Day and Independence Day.

A membership is required to use the Hadlock Student Center facility, but no membership is needed in order to rent outdoor equipment during the summer. Summer memberships are $75 and valid through Aug. 19. Current undergraduate students that are enrolled for the fall semester receive a free Hadlock membership for the entire summer.

If you would like to set up a time to purchase a membership, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Make plans to participate in annual Health and Wellness Week in May

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

George Fox’s DPT program will host its annual Health and Wellness Week May 16-21. Events this year include a Mediterranean diet “taster” and educational session, and the “annual” PT exam (where you have measures of fitness tested as well as vital signs). You can also join in on one of our several fitness class offerings, or attend the spine care class.

All events are free to the George Fox community, friends and family. To learn about what we are offering, go here. If you have any questions, or wish to sign up for a session, please email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu. Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible.

Come to the last Volleyball Club meeting of the semester tonight

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

We would like to invite all George Fox students to the last volleyball club meeting of the semester. It will take place in Hadlock at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday). Everyone is welcome to join, even if you don’t know how to play.

If you would like more information, email the club leader at mkiley19@georgefox.edu or follow @gfuvolleyballclub on Instagram. We hope to see you there!

Swing by Stevens Center this afternoon to wish Phil Smith well in retirement

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

Phil Smith, professor of philosophy, is retiring after 30 years of teaching and service at the university. Come celebrate Phil by joining us for an open house reception from 3 to 4 p.m. today (Friday) in the Stevens Center Atrium.

Light refreshments will be served. Please come wish Phil the best in his next adventures!

Questions? Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu.

‘Gearage Sale’ has been extended through April 28

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

The “Gearage Sale” event at the Hadlock Student Center is being extended through Thursday, April 28! You can shop the sale anytime that Hadlock is open. Items remaining include backpacks, travel bags, stand-up paddleboards, sleeping bags, climbing shoes, chalk bags, basketballs and more.

Please stop by whenever you’d like. Proceeds support a student financial assistance fund and improvements to the Hadlock Rental Center.

Have any questions? Please email Sam Nofziger at snofziger20@georgefox.edu.

Portland Writing Center is offering summer availability

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

The Portland Writing Center will be offering writing consultations for all students taking summer classes (both graduate and undergraduate). You can read more about it in our newsletter.

Questions? Contact Hannah Lee at hlee17@georgefox.edu.

All invited to farewell reception for Andrea Byerley on Tuesday

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

A farewell reception will be held for Andrea Byerley, assistant director of Disability & Accessibility Services, on Tuesday, April 26, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Murdock Library (Room 101 & 102). A brief time of sharing will begin at 3 p.m.

Andrea has served in multiple roles at George Fox over the past 17 years and will be sorely missed at the university. Join us in wishing Andrea farewell. Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Explore virtual reality in Canyon Commons on May 6

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

Are you interested in virtual, augmented, or mixed reality technology? If so, come join us for a virtual reality exhibition in Canyon Commons banquet rooms 102 & 103 on Friday, May 6, from noon to 3 p.m.!

We will be hosting special guest Robert Victorino to share recent implementations of the technology at Portland Community College, followed by the opportunity to try out a variety of VR and AR experiences from our own community.

Light refreshments will be provided, and all are welcome. To participate, please sign up for a one-hour timeslot here.

Questions? Contact Amy Ralston at aralston@georgefox.edu.

Return rented textbooks by April 29

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

Hey Bruins! Don’t forget that the deadline to return your spring rental textbooks is Friday, April 29, at the Bruin Store.

Questions? Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.

Check out student films at Fox Film Festival this Friday and Saturday

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

Hey, film lovers! The Fox Film Festival is happening this weekend!

This Friday, April 22, we will be screening at the Cameo Theatre in Newberg at 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 (or $8 for two).

Then, join us on Saturday, April 23, in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. for a free screening of this year’s films, followed by an awards ceremony.

Contact Isaiah Flores at iflores19@georgefox.edu with any questions. See you there!

Commuter Life is hiring graduate student rep for the 2022-23 academic year

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

Commuter Life wants to highlight a position in our office that is open to applications from graduate students, so we are hiring for the 2022-23 academic year. It is a lead position which supports the other student leaders in the department.

We are all about building community, developing relationships, and supporting undergraduate students. We would love to have you join us in that aspiration. If interested, feel free to contact Dave Johnstone (djohnsto@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Return your Good Neighbor permits at the end of spring term

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

This is a reminder that all Good Neighbor parking permits need to be returned to the Campus Public Safety office by the end of spring term. You may turn them in from April 20 through May 6. Any permits not returned to Campus Public Safety by May 6 will result in a $25 charge to your student account.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at 503-554-2091 or ktoohey@georgefox.edu.

Apply for summer campus jobs with Event Services

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

Full-time summer student positions are available with Event Services! Work with campus guests, set up for events, and assist during events and summer conferences. Evening and weekend work is part of the regular schedule; work hours are driven by when events are scheduled.

For more info, contact Lisa Leslie at lleslie@georgefox.edu.

Watch and discuss film ‘Of Gods and Men’ tomorrow night

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

Join professor Paul Anderson tomorrow night (Thursday) for a showing of the film Of Gods and Men from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The Film and Ethics event will include a time to discuss how ethical convictions play themselves out in difficult situations, featured in this historical narrative. Spiritual life credit is available for students.

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

All invited to retirement reception for Phil Smith on Friday

Monday, April 18th, 2022

Phil Smith, professor of philosophy, is retiring after 30 years of teaching and service at the university. Come celebrate Phil by joining us for an open house reception from 3 to 4 p.m. this Friday, April 22, in the Stevens Center Atrium.

Light refreshments will be served. Please come wish Phil the best in his next adventures!

Questions? Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu.

Last chance to take health survey and enter drawing for $100 gift card

Monday, April 18th, 2022

Yamhill County wants to know what wellness and accessibility look like within your community! Fill out their survey at the links below for a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards! The survey closes on Friday, April 22.

If you have any questions, email Emily Johnson at ejohnson@yamhillcco.org or Sharia Hays at shays@georgefox.edu.