Expert on America’s founders speaks on campus Thursday night

Monday, April 11th, 2022

The university community is invited to a special guest lecture at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 14, when Kevin Gutzman, professor of history at Western Connecticut State University, presents “Liberty at Stake: Vice President Thomas Jefferson, Governor James Monroe, Gabriel’s Rebellion, and the Election of 1800.” Gutzman has authored six excellent books on America’s founders.

The talk is open to the general public and will be in Hoover 105. Contact Mark Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu for more information.

Return your Good Neighbor permits at the end of spring term

Monday, April 11th, 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.

Be aware of policies concerning bicycles on campus over the summer

Monday, April 11th, 2022

Campus Public Safety will be conducting its annual bicycle roundup starting Wednesday, May 4. If you are staying on campus over the summer and plan to keep a bike here, please come to Campus Public Safety to get a sticker ID so your bike will not be removed.

Here are a few more things you should be aware of:

  • At the end of spring semester, a university-wide bicycle cleanup is done. Bicycles that are illegally parked, unregistered or inoperable are impounded. Bicycle racks need to be cleared to do routine maintenance to the bike racks and surrounding areas.
  • Bicycles may not be stored on campus during the summer semester. Bicycle claims can be made at the Campus Public Safety office.
  • Students using their bikes during the summer must move their bikes to the nearest rack of their summer housing.
  • Bicycles not picked up from the impound lot within 60 days will be forwarded to local charities at the discretion of the Campus Public Safety office. Junk bicycles will be recycled.

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

A reminder of the resources available during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Monday, April 11th, 2022

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we will send Daily Bruin announcements containing resources and information to assist everyone in spreading awareness and showing support for survivors of sexual assault.

Visit “Know Your Title IX,” which contains support resources, Title IX information, educational materials, and ways to get involved.

Here are additional resources:

Take Yamhill County health survey for chance to win $100 gift card

Monday, April 11th, 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.

Drop by donation booth in Canyon Commons today to support Safe Families for Children

Monday, April 11th, 2022

Stop by Canyon Commons between 5:30 and 7 p.m. today (Tuesday) to donate to Safe Families for Children, a nonprofit that supports families who find themselves in crisis.

Donations will be collected via Venmo by a group of business communications students who have been working all semester long to support this organization. If you are unable to stop by the booth but still wish to donate, email Katie Armstrong at karmstrong20@georgefox.edu to inquire about donating.

Help those in need by donating to clothing drive

Monday, April 11th, 2022

Donate to the clothing drive and help families in need! Donation boxes will be in Hoover and the Stevens Center until Friday, April 15. All clothing will be accepted and organized into groups to be distributed to various area churches. Please help us make sure everyone will have something they may not have.

God bless.

Questions? Contact Lance Hanson at lhanson19@georgefox.edu.

Get your tickets for Thursday’s performance of ‘Messiah’

Sunday, April 10th, 2022

The George Fox University orchestra and choirs invite you to enjoy selections from Handel’s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 14, in Bauman Auditorium.

With a special focus on the Holy Week portions of this master work, a student soloist, three choirs and our orchestra will prepare your heart for Easter! Our concerto competition winner, Alison Evans, will also be featured.

Tickets are $8 for all guests, including George Fox students and staff. Please watch state guidelines for COVID restrictions. Tickets may be purchased online here.

Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Yamhill County commissioner candidates gather Wednesday for public forum

Sunday, April 10th, 2022

Candidates for Yamhill County commissioner will participate in a candidate forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. this Wednesday, April 13, at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.). The event is organized and hosted by the George Fox University Civility Project, the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Newberg City Club.

All of this year’s Yamhill County commissioner candidates have been invited, and six have committed to participating. The forum will be a free in-person event, open to the public. A recording will be made available afterward by the three sponsors.

The event is intended to help members of the community directly inform themselves about the choices they have in this year’s county commissioner election. You can learn more at chehalemvalley.org.

Make plans to attend Convocation Chapel on April 19

Sunday, April 10th, 2022

Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, aka Awards Convocation Chapel! Join us at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, in Bauman Auditorium.

We’ll have a time of worship with our senior musicians, hear from Provost Andrea Scott, and celebrate the end of another academic year. Winners of the Undergraduate Faculty Teacher of the Year Award and the Undergraduate Faculty Research & Scholarship Award will be announced. Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

DPT students need your help with deadlifting research study

Sunday, April 10th, 2022

A group of doctor of physical therapy students is conducting a research study that looks at how the nervous system controls asymmetry while deadlifting. We are currently seeking participants for it.

During the study, scheduled in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.) between 2:40 and 5:30 p.m. this Wednesday, April 13, you’ll just need to complete 10 deadlifts. We won’t take up more than 30 minutes of your time!

This is a great experience to get into and explore the university’s new biomechanics lab as well as understand a little bit about what research in the PT field looks like.

If interested in participating, please enter your name on this Google Sheet. If you have any questions, or are interested in participating on another day, please contact Cassie Allen at allenc20@georgefox.edu.

Guest lecturer speaks on importance of civil discourse tonight in Hoover 105

Sunday, April 10th, 2022

The university community is invited to attend a special guest lecture at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Monday), when Peter Boghossian, former Portland State philosophy professor, presents a talk entitled “Impossible Conversations,” based on his coauthored book How to Have Impossible Conversations: A Very Practical Guide.

As part of his talk, Boghossian will discuss the importance of civil, intellectually diverse discourse in the academy. The event is sponsored by the university’s politics program and the George Fox Civility Project.

The talk is open to the general public and will be in Hoover 105. Contact Gina Johnson at gjohnson@georgefox.edu for more information.

Salem for Refugees cofounder speaks on campus this Tuesday

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

Please join the College of Social Work for its spring Diversity Dialogue featuring Anya Holcomb, cofounder and community mobilizer with Salem for Refugees. She will join us from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, in Hoover 105. The presentation is entitled “Refugee Resettlement in Salem, Oregon: Welcoming Our Global Neighbors.”

All are welcome! Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join discussions with ‘The Hijabis’ playwright during final performances

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

Nationally recognized Muslim playwright Rohina Malik will be on campus this weekend to see the university’s production of her new play The Hijabis.

Come see the show and stay for the post-show discussion to hear Malik’s inspiration for the play, her dedication to interfaith dialogue, and comments about our production. Tickets for shows can be purchased at theatre.georgefox.edu (students get in free on Saturday).

The post-show discussions will be from 9:15 to 9:45 p.m. tonight (Friday) and from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Contact Rhett Luedtke at rluedtke@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please be considerate of those with mobility aids or limitations

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

Please regularly use consideration for students, employees and visitors with mobility aids or limitations.

Here are some guidelines:

  • Unless you have a need to use a larger, accessible bathroom stall, please leave those available for those who need them.
  • Do not park in designated accessible parking spots without an appropriate placard.
  • Please try not to block hallways, sidewalks, curb-cut ramps, or passageways, even temporarily. Any of these cause unnecessary delays and/or unsafe conditions for those who use walkers, wheelchairs, canes, or have other mobility restrictions.

Thank you for your care of our community! Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Celebrate Holy Week with ‘The Saint John’s Bible’ sessions

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

Join professor Paul Anderson as he highlights selections from The Saint John’s Bible in the Murdock Library today (Friday) and during Holy Week.

Each day, Paul will feature a new page and prayer from 12:55 to 1 p.m. The event will conclude on Friday, April 15, when he conducts a “Turning of the Page” session (covering the entirety of Vol. 6, Gospels and Acts) from 4 to 4:30 p.m. as a culmination of Holy Week.

Here are the pieces to be featured:

  • Friday, April 8: “Call of the Disciples”
  • Monday, April 11: “Raising of Lazarus”
  • Tuesday, April 12: “Eucharist”
  • Wednesday, April 13: “Crucifixion”
  • Thursday, April 14: “Resurrection”
  • Friday, April 15: “Road to Emmaus”

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Drop by Canyon Commons Sunday for live jazz and swing dancing

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

Do you like jazz? Do you like dancing? If so, it’s time to put the two together!

Join the Swing Dance Club and Jazz Ensemble this Sunday, April 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Canyon Commons for some dancing to live music!

This will be the largest event hosted by the Swing Dance Club, so if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to dance, now is the time. Even if dancing is not your thing, swing by and listen to some of the amazing music.

  • The basic lesson will run from 6:30 to 7 p.m., which is perfect for first-timers. Live music will be played for the following 45 minutes, giving you the chance to show off your skills and have some fun.
  • The intermediate lesson will go from 7:45 to 8:15 p.m., when we’ll be teaching some more stylish moves. Afterwards, we will have 45 more minutes of wonderful jazz to finish off the night.

Be sure to invite your friends. Both employees and students are welcome!

If you have any questions, please contact Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Take a Stations of the Cross prayer walk during Holy Week

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

We in the university’s honors program invite you to join us during Holy Week for a Stations of the Cross prayer walk through the Pennington and Armstrong honors houses.

Student artwork and guided prayers will be available at each station as you reflect on the Christ’s journey. The houses will be open between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. during Holy Week (April 11-15).

Contact Cate Snedecor at csnedecor19@georgefox.edu for more information.

Swing by the Arts and Crafts Club’s Easter party tomorrow

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

Come join the Arts and Crafts Club tomorrow (Saturday) in Lemmons 15 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. for our Easter party! We’ll be dyeing eggs, watching the movie Hop, and enjoying some Easter candy.

Questions? Contact Laura Conover at lconover19@georgefox.edu.

Civility Project co-hosts Yamhill County commissioner forum on Wednesday

Wednesday, April 6th, 2022

Candidates for Yamhill County commissioner will participate in a candidate forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.). The event is organized and hosted by the George Fox University Civility Project, the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Newberg City Club.

All of this year’s Yamhill County commissioner candidates have been invited, and six have committed to participating. The forum will be a free in-person event, open to the public. A recording will be made available afterward by the three sponsors.

The event is intended to help members of the community directly inform themselves about the choices they have in this year’s county commissioner election. You can learn more at chehalemvalley.org.