Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022
Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, is recruiting three or four graduate students to work as academic mentors for high-risk students on the Newberg campus during the fall 2022 semester.
Academic mentors will work seven to 10 hours per week, and will be paid $14.75 per hour. Students can find more details and application information on the HandShake position posting. The position is open to any George Fox graduate student, including incoming students.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Academic mentors will have the opportunity to continue in the spring semester based on their availability and ongoing need for the program.
Past success coaches have commented on how much they grew through the experience, especially through their one-on-one sessions with high-risk students. The role is not a formal counseling role, but has similarities that can be especially helpful for graduate students who will be entering helping professions.
Please contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah+mentor@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2022
Unsold summer semester books are headed back to their publishers soon. Shipments begin on June 27, so if you need a summer text from the Bruin Store, don’t wait.
Questions? Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, June 20th, 2022
Today (Tuesday), the water will be off in the Roberts Center while plant services performs some necessary repairs. The work could take the entire day. While the water is off, the nearest restrooms are located at:
- Hadlock Student Center (open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Canyon Commons (open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Thank you and have a great day!
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Monday, June 20th, 2022
University Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Responder Course on the Newberg campus the week of Aug. 6-10. If you enjoy spending lots of time outdoors, this is a great opportunity to equip you to help others and respond to incidents when they occur.
The course is taught in a hybrid format, with 30-plus hours of self-directed pre-course review and 40-plus hours of in-person learning over a five-day period. Completion results in a three-year, professional-level certification.
The last day to register is Monday, July 18. Go to this link for more details or to register.
Have questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, June 16th, 2022
Do you have a plethora of shopping bags cluttering your home? Please gather them up and drop them off at the Bruin Community Pantry’s food bank in the Roberts Center, Room 109. Thank you!
Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, June 16th, 2022
All university offices will be closed this Monday, June 20, to observe the Juneteenth holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, although access to the 24/7 space will remain available. The Bruin Store will be open for its regular hours (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
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Thursday, June 16th, 2022
The Hadlock Student Center will be closed this Monday, June 20, in observance of Juneteenth. Normal hours of operation will resume at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21.
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2022
Please join the School of Communication and Design today (Wednesday) for a farewell reception for Jillian Sokso in Brougher 1. Feel free to drop by anytime between 1:30 and 3 p.m.
Jillian has served at George Fox for eight years, first as a professor and chair of art and design, and most recently as the director of the School of Communication and Design. She will be greatly missed.
Please stop by to say goodbye and honor Jillian for her service to the university. Refreshments will be provided. Please contact Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2022
Today (Wednesday), the following offices will close at noon for a team-building event:
- Finance Office
- Human Resources
- IT Service Desk
- Plant Services
- Student Accounts
In response to the “Steps Toward Thriving†initiative, Vicki Piersall’s finance and operations group is gathering together at noon. This is our first gathering as a group overseen by the CFO, so we appreciate your understanding as we spend time in fellowship and a bit of friendly competition, getting to know each other a little better.
All offices involved will reopen on Thursday morning.
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Monday, June 13th, 2022
Tomorrow (Wednesday), the following offices will be closed at noon for a team-building event:
- Finance Office
- Human Resources
- IT Service Desk
- Plant Services
- Student Accounts
In response to the “Steps Toward Thriving” initiative, Vicki Piersall’s finance and operations group is gathering together at noon tomorrow. This is our first gathering as a group overseen by the CFO, so we appreciate your understanding as we spend time in fellowship and a bit of friendly competition, getting to know each other a little better.
All offices involved will reopen on Thursday morning.
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Thursday, June 9th, 2022
Please join the School of Communication and Design on Wednesday, June 15, for a farewell reception for Jillian Sokso in Brougher 1. Feel free to drop by anytime between 1:30 and 3 p.m.
Jillian has served at George Fox for eight years, first as a professor and chair of art and design, and most recently as the director of the School of Communication and Design. She will be greatly missed.
Please stop by to say goodbye and honor Jillian for her service to the university. Refreshments will be provided. Please contact Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
Come say farewell to Jillian Sokso and support her as she moves away from the George Fox community. She is hosting a studio sale of her work tomorrow (Friday) between 5 and 8 p.m. at 700 E. Sheridan St.
Jillian will have a wide range of items for sale, including framed and unframed original works, wood panel collages, stickers, journals and washi tape. Come browse the more than 150 pieces; prices range from $10 to $350.
Contact Jillian at jsokso@georgefox.edu for more info.
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
Did you know that you can rent hundreds of outdoor recreation items from the Hadlock Student Center through our Rental Center? Popular summer rentals include kayaks, paddleboards, hammocks, yard games, water tubes, backpacking gear, and camping equipment!
Reservations are completely free, and you pay when you pick up the equipment for your outing or trip. The Hadlock Student Center is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday for equipment pick-ups and returns (as well as open recreation and exercise).
Have questions? Email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu
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Monday, June 6th, 2022
As summer progresses we will be issuing updates to parking and registration for the upcoming school year. Registration for new permits will open up mid-late July. Keep an eye out for email and Daily Bruin notices for updated information.
This fall at George Fox will bring changes to parking that will result in fewer spaces to park. We strongly encourage you to carefully consider if you need to have a vehicle on campus. Riding a bike and carpooling are good alternatives to bringing a vehicle, and since our campus is centrally located, it puts us within easy walking distance to a multitude of shopping and entertainment options.
The Morse lot is a little-known option for parking for both residents and commuters. We strongly encourage you to utilize this option. Nighttime escorts are available from the Morse lot by contacting the Campus Public Safety office.
What to do when registration opens up for the fall semester:
- Returning students: You will not need a new parking permit if you still have the same vehicle and residency status as last year. However, if you have changed your status from resident to commuter or vice versa, or are bringing a different vehicle to campus, you will need to register for a new parking permit.
- New students: You will need to register your vehicle at mygeorgefox.edu under “Campus Resourcesâ€
If you have any questions, contact Karen Toohey at 503-554-2091. Have a great summer, and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!
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Monday, June 6th, 2022
All are welcome to hear from our civil engineering faculty candidate, Dr. Moochul Shin, this morning (Tuesday) from 10:15 to 11:05 a.m. in Hoover 102.
Our guest’s research presentation focuses on the development of sustainable infrastructure systems using smart/innovative materials. This study discusses the feasibility of the use of shape memory alloy (SMA) spirals in lifeline structural components (e.g., reinforced concrete bridge columns).
Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu with any questions.
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Monday, June 6th, 2022
Are you looking to join a team founded on collaboration and skill? You may be a perfect candidate for the university’s dance team!
We are currently looking for more members to join and grow our team. There are two teams you can take part in: the performance team and the competition team. Our performance team appears at football and basketball games, tailgates, and other university or community events. Our competition team showcases its talents in virtual and live competitions.
If you are interested in joining us, you can access our team page or read our frequently asked questions. If you’d like further information or your questions are not answered by the FAQs, please reach out to us at gfudanceteam@gmail.com.
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Sunday, June 5th, 2022
George Fox Engineering is running STEM camps for high school students this summer. Students will spend a week in the Maker Hub working on creative and customized projects, using state-of-the-art equipment and making friends!
For more information, visit the Maker Camp registration page here. Questions? Contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2022
The School of Communication and Design would like to announce the show opening and reception of “Once Was Mud,†a collaborative wood-fired ceramics exhibition curated by professor emeritus Mark Terry.
The exhibition features more than 85 ceramic objects from over a dozen makers that Terry has worked with, mentored, and loved over his academic career and beyond. Celebrate with him during Newberg’s First Friday Art Walk today (Friday) between 5 and 8 p.m. in the Minthorne Gallery. Refreshments will be provided!
Questions? Contact Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2022
All are welcome to hear from our civil engineering faculty candidate, Dr. Moochul Shin, this Tuesday, June 7, from 10:15 to 11:05 a.m. in Hoover 102.
Our guest’s research presentation focuses on the development of sustainable infrastructure systems using smart/innovative materials. This study discusses the feasibility of the use of shape memory alloy (SMA) spirals in lifeline structural components (e.g., reinforced concrete bridge columns).
Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu with any questions.
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2022
Did you know George Fox posts new content on YouTube each week? Check out the new videos highlighting the most fun events, cool projects and your Fox community.
If you haven’t already, subscribe to our channel and leave a comment on your favorite video!
Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.
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