Sign up now for Saturday’s ‘March Madness’ hoops tournament

Tuesday, March 1st, 2022

Planning to sign up for March Madness? Do it here! Teams must have a minimum of three players. The tournament will run this Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center.

If you have questions about our March Madness 3-on-3 basketball tournament, please email Kalu Stricklin at kstricklin18@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Scholarship Resources

Tuesday, March 1st, 2022

Please help a student team gather useful information about your outside scholarship experiences by taking this two-minute survey! We want to hear from students as we create a readily available, easy-to-use scholarship repository.

Anyone can take the survey, regardless of whether or not they have received outside scholarships or not. Feedback from any student who has received or is interested in earning more scholarships will be incredibly helpful.

Please email Elizabeth Hoyt at ehoyt18@georgefox.edu with any questions about this survey. Thank you!

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: Water and Wind Resistant Jacket

Tuesday, March 1st, 2022

We are a group of students from a marketing class in need of feedback regarding our idea for a water and wind resistant jacket. Thank you for your input through our survey!

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.

Check out campus summer jobs in Event Services

Tuesday, March 1st, 2022

Full-time summer jobs in Event Services are now available. Hours include weekends and evenings.

See our ad on Handshake or email Lisa Leslie at lleslie@georgefox.edu for more information.

Download the updated Expense Reimbursement Request form

Monday, February 28th, 2022

You can download an updated Expense Reimbursement Request form from the Finance website here. The 2022 mileage rate has gone from 0.560 to 0.585 cents per mile.

Thanks!

Questions? Contact Melodee Powers at mpowers@georgefox.edu.

Come to the Spring 2022 Faculty Lecture tonight

Monday, February 28th, 2022

Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Spring 2022 Faculty Lecture tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The featured speaker is Melissa Ramos, an assistant professor of biblical studies and recipient of the 2020-21 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research & Scholarship.

Ramos will speak on “Ritual in Deuteronomy,” exploring the symbolic world of Deuteronomy’s ritual covenant and curses through a lens of religious studies and anthropology. This comparison illuminates how the ritual life of ancient Israel shaped the literary form of Deuteronomy.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Familiarize yourself with poster placement policies on campus

Monday, February 28th, 2022

Please familiarize yourself with the poster placement policy. The entire policy can be found here.

  • All student fliers/posters must be appropriate, approved and then stamped by either a member of Student Activities, Student Programs, or front desk staff at the Hadlock Student Center.
  • Absolutely no staples are allowed.
  • Post only on bulletin boards and approved locations on campus. Do not put on windows or doors.
  • You must take down your fliers when your event is over.
  • Do not cover fliers for other events that have not yet occurred or your poster may be removed immediately.
  • Only one flier/poster per bulletin board per club.
  • No commercial advertising, selling or solicitation of any kind.
  • Please make posters 11 x 17 inches (must be set up vertically).
  • Post only on bulletin boards, posting kiosks or sandwich boards. Do not post on walls, windows or doors. (Exception: Event location signs may be placed on building entrance doors on the day of event.)
  • Posting on the exterior of any campus structures such as buildings, bridges, posts or walls, including painted, metal, or glass surfaces, is not permitted.
  • Posters and fliers may not be stapled or taped to trees or other natural features on campus. Any property damage that occurs as a result of posting may result in a fine to the responsible individual or group.
  • “Table tents” are permitted in Canyon Commons with approval from the student life office
  • Approved postings may be posted for no more than two weeks.

Bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry speaks on campus March 10

Monday, February 28th, 2022

Patti Callahan Henry, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 16 novels, will speak on campus at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, in Bauman Auditorium. The presentation is free of charge and open to the public.

Callahan Henry will speak on the topic “Surprised by Joy,” a reference to the C.S. Lewis novel of the same name. Her visit is the latest in George Fox’s President’s Speaker Series.

A podcast host, author and national speaker, Callahan Henry won the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s Christy Award (“Book of the Year”) in 2019 for her novel Becoming Mrs. Lewis. She was also the Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year for 2020 and won the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year award for 2019.

Callahan Henry is the co-host and co-creator of the popular weekly online Friends and Fiction live web show and podcast. She is also a contributor to the weekly life lesson essay column for Parade magazine.

Don’t forget to sign up for UREC’s new indoor cycling class

Monday, February 28th, 2022

University Recreation is happy to announce that indoor cycling, a highly requested class, is finally being offered on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The class will be taught by Mason Bertrand and kicks off tonight.

Sign up on IMLeagues by 6 p.m. to join the class. If you have questions, please email groupfitness@georgefox.edu.

All invited to participate in Boulder Bash this Saturday

Monday, February 28th, 2022

The annual Bruin Boulder Bash, George Fox’s spring rock climbing competition, is happening this Saturday, March 5, at the Hadlock Student Center! Climbing sessions are 90 minutes in length and run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The award ceremony and door prizes are from 5 to 6 p.m.

The competition is free and open to climbers of all skill levels. You will have the ability to choose your skill level when you check in. Come join the fun and invite your friends to participate with you. Sessions are limited to 20 people per time slot.

The purpose of the Bruin Boulder Bash is to create a fun, inclusive and supportive event that helps the development of our community in the sport of rock climbing. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to participate, as well as George Fox employees.

Have questions? Contact Austin Shirazi at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

Join free backcountry snow safety workshop tonight in Hadlock

Monday, February 28th, 2022

Do you like to hike, ski, snowshoe, snowboard, or climb in the mountains during the winter? Join University Recreation for a free workshop on avalanche awareness and backcountry snow safety tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m.

This Backcountry Snow Safety workshop will help you identify potential hazards to avoid and will teach you essential principles that will help you travel more safely on your next winter adventure.

This workshop is free and open to all students, employees and family members. If you plan to come, register here ahead of time and meet at the Hadlock Student Center at 7 p.m.

Have questions? Email jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

Pfizer vaccine and booster clinics offered tomorrow and Friday

Monday, February 28th, 2022

COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine and booster clinics will be offered at the Health and Counseling Center tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2 to 4 p.m., and again on Friday, March 4, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Call 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment.

Cinematic arts students seek support for documentary film

Monday, February 28th, 2022

George Fox cinematic arts students are creating a documentary film for a local nonprofit, and we need your help to cover our production, development and distribution costs.

Our film, Speak for the H.A.R.T., is about H.A.R.T., a therapeutic and adaptive riding therapy program dedicated to serving people of all ages and abilities. Our team is already creating extraordinary work for H.A.R.T., but we need your help.

Check out our GoFundMe to raise awareness. Please donate or share with your community so we can spread the miracles happening at HART.

Questions? Contact Sara Lange at spieper19@georgefox.edu.

Marketing 260 Class Survey: Golf

Monday, February 28th, 2022

Students from the Marketing 260 class are conducting a survey of people in the golfing community to get their opinion on a product that they have created.

Whether you play golf frequently, or only a few times a year, we would appreciate your help. The survey is 10 questions and should only take a few minutes to complete.

Questions? Contact Aidan Randall at arandall21@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.

Meet at Prayer Chapel this morning to pray for Ukraine

Sunday, February 27th, 2022

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to join us this morning (Monday) at 9:15 a.m. in the Barclay House (next to Canyon commons and Gulley Hall) for a time of prayer for Ukraine.

Contact Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Physical therapy screening lab set for March 7

Sunday, February 27th, 2022

A physical therapy screening lab will take place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 7, at the George Fox University Medical Sciences Building. Second-year physical therapy students invite you to be a part of a learning experience to advance student knowledge and skills.

Participants will:

  • Fill out past medical history/current concerns paperwork (if any)
  • Agree to physical therapy students checking vital signs
  • Bring list of medications (both prescription and over the counter)
  • Be questioned by PT students regarding any current issues/complaints of illness or injury

If you’re interested in participating or would like more information, please call 503-554-2451 or email rdobler@georgefox.edu to indicate your interest. The building is located at 448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg.

A half-hour or one hour of your time is greatly appreciated by the students and offers a welcome opportunity for these students to get to know you and serve their community. Thank you!

Melissa Ramos presents faculty lecture tomorrow night

Sunday, February 27th, 2022

Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Spring 2022 Faculty Lecture tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The featured speaker is Melissa Ramos, an assistant professor of biblical studies and recipient of the 2020-21 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research & Scholarship.

Ramos will speak on “Ritual in Deuteronomy,” exploring the symbolic world of Deuteronomy’s ritual covenant and curses through a lens of religious studies and anthropology. This comparison illuminates how the ritual life of ancient Israel shaped the literary form of Deuteronomy.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Check out the Portland Writing Center Week 8 newsletter

Sunday, February 27th, 2022

You can read the Week 8 Portland Writing Center newsletter here! This week’s newsletter notes some important guidelines on appointments and limitations, as well as some tips on Turabian formatting.

Questions? Email wc@georgefox.edu.

Swing by Fusion’s boba fundraiser this afternoon

Thursday, February 24th, 2022

The Fusion Asian American Club is hosting a boba fundraiser next to Klages today (Friday) from noon to 3 p.m.

Enjoy some boba and enter a raffle to win a boba plushie! Profits will go toward funding future events and meetings of the Fusion Asian American Club. We hope to see you there.

If you have questions, contact us at fusion@georgefox.edu or DM us on Instagram (@gfu.fusion).

Late-use books in the bookstore are being moved

Thursday, February 24th, 2022

Books used for late-starting spring classes or used later in the semester are being moved to their own section so the bookstore can get ready for summer semester. Just ask a Bruin Store employee if you need assistance finding these materials; we are glad to help!

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