‘Wineskin’ submissions are due today

Thursday, February 24th, 2022

The Wineskin is accepting submissions! The theme for this semester is “Commonplace,” so send us your best poems, stories, essays and artwork in that stream of thought; we welcome thematic interpretation.

The editors are open to a wide range of styles and subject matter, but we are particularly looking for work that pushes boundaries and surprises us with its artistic approach and perspective of the world.

All are welcome to submit, including employees and those who are not members of the George Fox community.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Word document, in Times New Roman, 12-point font. Please title your pieces and remove your name from the document.
  • Limit all prose to 1,000 words and send no more than five poems per submission.
  • For artwork: Files should be named as the title of your piece, followed by your name. Please remove all watermarks from your work.
  • All work should be submitted through our website. Submissions close at midnight tonight (Friday).

Contact Jaime Miller at jmiller18@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Mail Services serves as ballot drop spot

Thursday, February 24th, 2022

Mail Services will be available to take your ballot for March’s special Yamhill County election. Your ballot will be safe and secure.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for 3-on-3 March Madness Tournament by March 3

Thursday, February 24th, 2022

Don’t forget to sign up by Thursday, March 3, at 8 p.m. for your spot in the March Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament!

The event will be on Saturday, March 5, starting at 10 a.m. in the Hadlock Student Center. Both students and employees are welcome to participate.

To register, sign up on IMLeagues.

Please email Kalu Stricklin at kstricklin18@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Survey: Hadlock Fitness Center

Thursday, February 24th, 2022

Please help University Recreation improve our Fitness Center by taking this 10-minute survey. We want to hear from the voices of our students and employees as we consider different options to make the Fitness Center more functional, accessible and enjoyable for the entire George Fox community.

As an incentive, everyone who completes this survey by Tuesday, March 1, will receive a $5 voucher for the Hadlock Rental Center!

Anyone can take the survey regardless of whether or not they are an active user of our weight room. Feedback from people that don’t use the weight room is valuable in many ways.

Please email Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu with any questions about this survey. Thank you!

‘The New York Times’ (and much more) available through the George Fox Library

Thursday, February 24th, 2022

Did you know that you have access to The New York Times through the George Fox Library? Keep up with the latest events and big ideas from your computer or mobile device. Learn more and activate your account here.

Other resources that the library provides include The Chronicle of Higher Education, Global Road Warrior (information for international travel), and JLG Digital (online picture and chapter books for grades K-7) .

Questions? Contact a librarian at researchhelp@georgefox.edu.

Survey: News Literacy Event

Thursday, February 24th, 2022

Not sure where to get your news? Take this 30-second survey and tell us if you’re interested in hearing industry professionals discuss how to find credible news.

Questions? Contact Jonah Clotfelter at jclotfelter19@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.

Moderna vaccine and booster available today on campus

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022

Moderna vaccinations and boosters are available today (Thursday) between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. at the Health & Counseling Center. Please call 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment.

Survey: Back to Trades

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022

Our BUSN250 group is working toward hosting an event centered around promoting interest in the trades among the young adult population. To make our event successful, we are hoping to get as much input from our target audience as possible.

Please take a moment and fill out/share this survey to help us with the enormous task of addressing the crisis we are seeing in the low trades participation amid the challenges of finding work that pay a living wage.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and please direct any questions or concerns to Jonathon Cavada at jcavada16@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.

Sign up for Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s ‘Get Cultured’ session

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022

Our interprofessional team is delighted to invite the George Fox community to a virtual presentation: “Get Cultured! Decolonizing and Decentering Whiteness in the Healthcare Workforce.” It is 100% designed, developed and delivered by healthcare professionals who identify with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

This event, scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 11-12, is for everyone, and if you identify as white, this is a special opportunity to listen and learn. We will learn about ways to decolonize and decenter whiteness in our workforce, dynamic sizing, and other methods to improve our clinical care.

Additionally, this CME will focus on two important clinical topics: persistent pain and chronic disease.

This is a soulful opportunity to hear and deeply reflect on the voices and lived experiences of our BIPOC-identifying colleagues. For more information and to register, go here. It is free to George Fox employees and students.

Questions? Please contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.

Plan to attend spring faculty lecture featuring Melissa Ramos on Tuesday

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022

Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Spring 2022 Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 1, 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.

Join in reading the Gospel of John during Lent

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022

Join us in reading the Gospel of John during Lent! Use this Google Drive link to Paul Anderson’s “Forty Days with the Gospel of John” document. This will be easier for people to access than the Facebook page.

Contact Sarah Cuevas at scuevas@georgefox.edu for more information.

Show your support for lacrosse team at ‘Fan Day’ this Saturday

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022

Hey there fellow Bruins! Come and support your George Fox lacrosse team by coming to our Fan Day at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Austin Sports Complex.

Get a chance to meet the players, learn a bit about the sport, compete to win some Bruin gear, and eat some tasty treats!

We’ll see you there! Contact Julia Quist at jquist18@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come climb in the Bruin Boulder Bash on March 5

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022

The annual Bruin Boulder Bash, George Fox’s spring rock climbing competition, is happening on Saturday, March 5! 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.

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

Join upcoming biking, hiking and ice skating trips

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022

Join University Recreation for upcoming outdoor recreation (OREC) trips and activities! These trips are open to all current George Fox students, and no prior experience is required. There are also scholarships available for students in significant financial need.

Register for any of the following trips and other upcoming opportunities on IMLeagues.

Upcoming events:

  • Bike & Hike: Chehalem Glenn Trails: Friday, Feb. 25
  • Hiking & Exploring: Forest Park: Sunday, Feb. 27
  • Backcountry Snow Safety Workshop: Tuesday, March 1
  • Ice Skating: Friday, March 4
  • Snowshoeing Pocket Creek: Sunday, March 6
  • S’mores & Campfire Building: Monday, March 7

If you have any questions, please email Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

Survey: The Bruin Closet

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022

Hello everyone! We are working on a project called The Bruin Closet for our business communications class. We want to provide affordable professional clothing for college students. This will be a donation-based initiative where we take clothing contributions from our community and provide them for students at a low cost.

We are collecting data to seek a baseline of where everyone stands with having/looking for professional clothing, and would appreciate if you could take two minutes to fill out our survey.

Email Tierney Zubchevich at tzubchevich19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

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: Honors Program

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022

If you are currently in Honors, have previously been in Honors, or are not in Honors but would have joined under alternate circumstances, we would love your feedback on this short questionnaire. Thank you!

Contact Luke Roderick at lroderick20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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.

Save the date: Ash Wednesday services

Monday, February 21st, 2022

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to enter into the season of Lent with us as we prepare for the celebration of Easter.

We will be hosting two different Ash Wednesday services on Wednesday, March 2 – one at noon and the other at 7 p.m. More details will come later.

Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu.

Salem for Refugees cofounder speaks on campus April 12

Monday, February 21st, 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.

Registration is open for Mario Kart tournament on March 12

Monday, February 21st, 2022

Sign up today to participate in a Mario Kart tournament from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 12. Everyone is welcome, no matter what your skill level is.

The tournament will be single-player team participation, meaning you are your own team. Equipment to participate will be provided if needed (joysticks). It’s highly recommended you bring your own controllers/joysticks if you have them. Employees and students are welcome!

To learn more and register, go to IMLeagues. If you have questions, contact Rylee Guimont at rguimont19@georgefox.edu.

Confidential campus advocate is available for students

Monday, February 21st, 2022

The campus advocate is a confidential resource offered to students in partnership with the Sexual Misconduct CARE (Campus Awareness, Response and Education) team.

The campus advocate is a George Fox MSW intern located at the Moore House/Intercultural Resource Center on the Newberg campus. She is qualified to provide advocacy, accompaniment, and referral service to survivors of all forms of violence – including sexual assault, intimate partner violence, hate crimes, stalking, sexual harassment, and other forms of sexual misconduct – in order to facilitate and promote individual recovery and success.

Confidential campus advocates will not share any information or details of your experience without your permission unless you are at risk of harming yourself or others.

If you wish to seek services, walk-ins are welcome Mondays and Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Appointments are also available upon request.

If you have any questions, you can reach the campus advocate at campusadvocate@georgefox.edu. If you have an emergency, please call 911 or Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2310.