Come view senior art and design exhibitions before they close tonight

Thursday, April 20th, 2023

If you haven’t been able to make it out to the galleries to view the senior exhibitions, tonight is a great opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the work of these students!

The closing reception, including snacks and drinks, is happening across all three exhibiting galleries from 5 to 7 p.m. Students will be available at their spaces for further conversation and questions.

The Chehalem Cultural Center is also opening a few other exhibitions in their other galleries and will be having short introductions by all the artists at 6 p.m. So, take a stroll from campus over to the center to continue the party and see the new work on display in the community!

Contact Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu or Seth Van Der Eems at svandereems@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please add your email to your Intramural Sports Survey submissions

Thursday, April 20th, 2023

Unfortunately, there was an error with the Intramural Sports Survey, and most of the emails of those who have taken the survey so far were not collected.

Please edit your survey submission with this link and add your email to be entered to collect your rental center voucher and potentially win a $50 Amazon gift card. Edits must be completed by tonight (Friday) at midnight to be eligible for a prize.

Rental center vouchers can be picked up at the front desk anytime during Hadlock’s hours of operation, starting Monday and throughout finals week. The winner of the $50 Amazon gift card will be announced on Monday, April 24!

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

Listen to politics faculty candidates present their research next week

Thursday, April 20th, 2023

Dylan Irons, PhD, of Vanderbilt University will present his research on “Political Economy of Forced Migration” this Monday, April 24, at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 104, as part of his candidacy for the politics professorship.

On Tuesday, April 25, Aaron Stuvland, PhD, of George Mason University, Fairfax, will present his research in “Exploring Populism in Western Democracies” at 1 p.m. in Ross 140, as part of his candidacy for the politics professorship.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Contact Phyllis Hartle at hartlep@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Dance the night away to live jazz music tomorrow evening

Thursday, April 20th, 2023

Join the Swing Dance Club and the Jazz Ensemble tomorrow night (Saturday) for our Live Jazz Dance! No prior experience is necessary. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to have a fun time.

The basic lesson will be from 6:30 to 7 p.m., which will cover the fundamentals of East Coast swing dancing. The Jazz Ensemble will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m., so you can dance the night away!

This event is for George Fox students, but you may also bring family/friends along with you. Employees are welcome if they bring their own partner.

Questions? Reach out to the club’s co-president, Mark Berglin, at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Cross blades in Fencing Club’s end-of-year tournament today

Thursday, April 20th, 2023

Join us for the Fencing Club’s end-of-year saber tournament!

We will be meeting in Hadlock’s large fitness studio from 5 to 6 p.m. today (Friday). Swing by for some fast-paced action and the thrill of competition! We will not be teaching any fencing lessons today in order to leave room for the tournament. If you wish to participate, some amount of prior fencing experience is required.

Questions? Reach out to the club’s president, Mark Berglin, at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Get a massage today and support DPT’s medical service trip to Uganda

Thursday, April 20th, 2023

There are just a few spots left! Come by to get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student today (Friday).

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 today from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda in May. Donations and tips are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site. You can register for your massage using this Google Form.

Questions? Please email Taylor at tkopecky21@georgefox.edu.

UREC seeks your feedback with Intramural Sports Survey

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

Submit the UREC Intramural Sports Survey by tonight at midnight for a $5 Rental Center voucher and the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

Contact Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Today is the last day to apply for fall 2023 UREC positions

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

Applications for the following positions with University Recreation close tonight (Friday) at 11:59 p.m.:

More information about these positions can be found on Handshake. Email Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Come tie-dye with the Arts and Crafts Club this Saturday

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

Feel like “dying” before finals week? Come dye with us at the Arts and Crafts Club’s tie-dye event this Saturday, April 22, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., in Hoover 203.

All are welcome! We’ll have several things to dye available, including tote bags, bandanas, scrunchies (perfect for the ’80s Dance!), and, of course, T-shirts. We’ll have snacks as well. You’re also invited to bring your own clothes to dye.

If you have any questions, reach out to Laura Conover at lconover19@georgefox.edu.

Starting student employment? Important documents are required for onboarding

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

If you plan to start working on campus this summer or fall, be sure to bring these important documents to campus for onboarding. Documents are listed on this sheet.

You may need a passport, Social Security card, or birth certificate. We can only accept unexpired and original documents. We do not accept copies. Please remember to bring them back with you to campus if you plan to work!

Contact studentemployment@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come swing dance to live jazz music this Saturday in the Stevens Center

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Join the Jazz Ensemble and Swing Dance Club this Saturday, April 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Stevens Center’s atrium for live music and dancing!

Always wanted to learn how to dance? Well, now’s your chance! Swing dance is a partner dance with one person leading and the other person following. We make the basics easy to pick up, but there are plenty of extra moves to spice up the dance floor.

No prior experience is necessary; we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Dressing up is encouraged but not required.

This will be our largest club event of the semester, so be sure to invite your friends and colleagues. Come for live jazz and a wonderful time dancing. Employees and students are welcome!

Any questions? Reach out to the club’s co-president, Mark Berglin, at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for free events during Health and Wellness Week

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

The School of Physical Therapy’s Health and Wellness Week returns this May. Several free events are offered:

  • Monday, May 15: DASH Diet Taster and Educational Session, 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 16: Yoga Session, 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 17: High Fitness Class, 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 18: Sports Nutrition Taster and Educational Session, 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 20: Pool-A-Palooza for Kids, 3:30 p.m. at the Chehalem Aquatic Center

To learn more about each event and how to sign up, visit our website. Space is limited. Reach out to Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu for more information.

Donate to DPT’s service to trip to Uganda with this year’s Run for Africa

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Kick off the summer with the Run for Africa event on Friday, May 6, to support the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s service trip to Uganda. We will host 5K, one-mile, and walking events.

Bring your family and friends and have some fun running or walking around the main campus and into the community. There is a discounted George Fox student rate ($20), and the cost is $30 for all community members.

All proceeds go to help send faculty and DPT students to evaluate and treat underserved populations in Africa. Fill out this form to sign up, and reach out to Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please return dishes to Canyon Commons

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Have any plates or silverware in your dorm kitchens, dorm rooms or offices? Please return them to Canyon Commons before the end of the school year. This helps keep costs down; we want purchasing to go toward your food, not plates!

Free Monster drinks being served today in the quad

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Need a little pick-me-up in the final days of school? The Monster Energy Truck will be on campus today (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Klages giving out free cans. Stop by and grab one!

Join us for a discussion tonight on the Christian’s call to justice

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Please join us at our next Mathletes event, which will be a panel discussion on the Christian’s call to justice.

Our panelists (Jamie Johnson, Joesph Clair, Jason Fileta, Roserina Chipen and Karla Martinez) will answer questions centered around justice, the Christian worldview, and specifically their personal experience. The event is being held tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 102. Chapel credit will be provided!

Reach out to Meklit Wakjira at mwakjira21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Hear theological and medical perspectives on pain this afternoon

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Healthcare practitioners often encounter patients in moments of pain and suffering. These experiences call for various kinds of responses, ranging from biotechnological or pharmaceutical intervention to social advocacy, personal accompaniment, or spiritual care.

Join us as our panelists discuss how Christian faith and practice informs their understanding of and response to pain and suffering in healthcare. The panel, “Afflicted: Theological & Medical Perspectives on Pain & Suffering”, will be held in Canyon Commons 101 from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. today.

Participants will be Erika Barber (George Fox University), Brett McCarty (Duke University) and Patrick T. Smith (Duke University). The event will be moderated by Daniel Kang (George Fox University).

Contact Jonelle Retsema at jretsema@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Guitarist Doyle Dykes hosts free concert and clinic this Saturday

Monday, April 17th, 2023

We are privileged to welcome guitarist Doyle Dykes in concert at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 22, in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Dykes is arguably the most gifted fingerstyle guitarist alive today, and he has dedicated himself and his gifts to the Lord, blending Scripture and inspirational stories into his playing. You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to spend an evening with him.

In addition to his Saturday night performance, Dykes will be hosting a guitar clinic that afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. in Ross 208. To reserve a spot, contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu.

These events are both free and open to the public.

Provide your feedback on intramural sports for chance to win $50 Amazon gift card

Monday, April 17th, 2023

This year, University Recreation is assessing our intramural sports program, and we’re looking to hear from you! Whether or not you play already, your input matters to us.

Your feedback on the fitness center was invaluable to us last year and resulted in the purchase of a multi-station cable machine and development of the exercise coaching program, among other things. We’re looking forward to hearing from you how we can continue to improve your experience with intramural sports!

Take the survey here. Everyone who takes it by Thursday, April 20, will receive a $5 Rental Center voucher and will be entered in a raffle to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

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

Join final open worship time tomorrow afternoon in Hoover 250

Monday, April 17th, 2023

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) or our final open worship meeting as we wait prayerfully on the present Christ and speak out of the silence as led by the Holy Spirit.

We’ll meet from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. in Hoover 250. Spiritual life credit is available. Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.