Leaving your car on campus over break? Please follow these steps

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023

If you plan on leaving your vehicle on campus over spring break, please do the following:

  • Fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy form
  • Remove any personal belongings from vehicle
  • Park in a lot designated by Campus Public Safety personnel
  • Leave a key at the CPS office located at 212 Carlton Way

The policy agreement form can be filled out at the Campus Public Safety office or online at the above link.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey in the CPS office at 503-554-2090, or stop by our office on Carlton Way.

Kick off spring break with a massage from a DPT student

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

End finals and start spring break with a relaxing 25-minute massage from a doctor of physical therapy student!

The university’s doctor of physical therapy program is offering discounted massages to students and employees ($20) and community members ($25). We are offering 25-minute massages this Friday, March 24, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register here.

If you have questions, please email Taylor Kopecky at tkopecky21@georgefox.edu.

Apply now to be a Student Activities or clubs leader

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

Are you looking for a student leader position on campus? Do you have a passion for marketing and organizational management? Student Activities and clubs have positions open that we would love to have you apply for. Be a part of just some of the foundations and traditions that help our students connect.

Clubs Director: The clubs director will oversee all university-recognized clubs, supporting their operations, assisting in their vision casting, and doing the work necessary to ensure George Fox continues to have robust and dynamic clubs on campus.

Marketing Lead: This person will assemble, motivate and manage a small team of highly talented creative specialists who deliver exceptional graphics, photography, and film, expressed across print, web, mobile, social media and other new and emerging mediums.

Speaking of activities, here are some events coming up soon:

  • Fox Got Talent: Friday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
  • Spring Formal Secret Garden: Saturday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at The Crystal Ballroom (ticket sales begin the week of April 3)
  • Spring Market: Friday, April 21, at 3 p.m., in the quad (weather permitting)

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Start your summer with adventure by joining UREC’s Oregon Odyssey trip

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

Want to start your summer with an incredible adventure? Join University Recreation’s Oregon Odyssey for a trip all over the state, including visits to the ocean, mountains, caves, deserts and forests!

This is an incredible opportunity to go hiking, exploring, camping, caving, sandboarding and more. No experience or equipment are required, and scholarships are available. The trip will take place Sunday, April 30, until Saturday, May 6. To register or find more information, please go here.

If you have questions, please reach out to the trip leader, Megan Tollisen, at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu.

The Murdock Library will have limited hours over spring break

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

The Murdock Library will be having altered hours for the week of spring break:

  • Closed Saturday, March 25, and Sunday, March 26 
  • Open Monday, March 27, to Thursday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Closed Friday, March 31, to Sunday, April 2
  • The 24-hour space will remain open throughout the week as normal.

If you have any questions, contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Walk for Water event

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

For our Business Communications class, we are putting on a Walk for Water event at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, to raise money and awareness for the communities in Africa who do not have access to safe, clean drinking water.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could spare a few minutes to fill out a five-question survey to help our team. By filling out this survey, it will help us to get a better understanding of our community’s interest.

For more information, and how to help, follow this link. Thank you!

If you have any questions, contact Cassey Hitch at chitch21@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.

Take classes for half the cost with Summer Online

Monday, March 20th, 2023

Maybe you’ve heard by now: Summer Online is less than half the cost of regular tuition. Plus, courses are fully online, offered on a flexible schedule, and are just eight weeks long.

Whether you’re looking to clear space in your fall schedule, get on track to graduate early, or just save on tuition, it’s a great way to get ahead this summer.

Register today on MyGeorgeFox or learn more at georgefox.edu/summer.

Should educators embrace or reject ChatGPT? Attend a debate on the subject tomorrow

Monday, March 20th, 2023

The university’s speech and debate team is hosting a debate about whether educators should embrace or reject ChatGPT. We will be debating three debaters from Ireland who are touring the U.S as a prize for winning The Irish Times tournament.

Come to Hoover 102 from 5 to 7 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) for snacks and an entertaining debate! We hope to see you there. Questions? Contact Anika Perry at perrya20@georgefox.edu.

Bon Appetit announces hours for the end of this week and spring break

Monday, March 20th, 2023

Bon Appetit will have adjusted hours at the end of the week and during spring break. Here are our hours:

  • Friday, March 24: The Bridge Cafe will close at 2:30 p.m., and the Maker’s Market will close at 3 p.m. Both will be closed for the week of spring break.
  • Saturday, March 25: Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
  • Canyon Commons will be closed from dinner on Saturday, March 25,  through brunch on Sunday, April 2.
  • Sunday, April 2: Dinner will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Please see georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for more information.

Leaving your car on campus over break? Please follow these steps

Monday, March 20th, 2023

If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus over spring break, please do the following:

  • Fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy form
  • Remove any personal belongings from the vehicle
  • Park in a lot designated by Campus Public Safety personnel
  • Leave a key at the CPS office located at 212 Carlton Way

The policy agreement form can be filled out at the Campus Public Safety office or online using the above link.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey in the CPS office at 503-554-2090, or stop by our office on Carlton Way.

Looking for a summer job? Consider working for Event Services

Monday, March 20th, 2023

Looking for a summer job on campus? Apply to work in Event Services! See our job posting on Handshake.

Shifts vary week by week to fit with the scheduled conferences and events. This is a full-time position, and you must be available for evening and weekend shifts.

Questions? Contact Ellie Higbee at ehigbee@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2026.

Spots are limited for scone-baking class on April 16

Monday, March 20th, 2023

Brenda Burg, former owner and baker at Newberg Bakery, will share her scone recipe with us in an upcoming class. We will be making the basic recipe as well as chocolate chip, poppyseed, and blueberry. The class size is limited to 12 people, so sign up early here!

The baking class will be held on Sunday, April 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Roberts 109, location of the Bruin Community Pantry.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Are you a first-generation student? Let us know about you!

Monday, March 20th, 2023

We are searching for all juniors and seniors who are first-generation students on the George Fox University campus. We define first-gen as a student for whom neither parent/guardian has completed a bachelor’s degree.

Please fill out this form if you are a first-generation student. If you already filled out this form, there’s no need to do it again.

If you have questions about the First Generation Program, reach out to Alicia Marcial-Cruz at amarcialcruz19@georgefox.edu.

Experience a masterclass in songwriting with Rick Seibold today at 3 p.m.

Monday, March 20th, 2023

Join us for a songwriting masterclass with Dove Award-winning songwriter and producer Rick Seibold today. He has worked with numerous CCM artists, including Johnnyswim and Bethel Music. Rick specializes in music for film and TV and will be sharing his insights.

Rick will be Zooming in from Los Angeles, so email abarnhart@georgefox.edu to join remotely, or come to Ross 208 at 3 p.m. this afternoon.

Hone your skills and enjoy some snacks with the Chess Club Thursday

Monday, March 20th, 2023

Mark your calendar! The Chess Club will be having a teaching night this Thursday, March 23, to answer all of your questions about chess and to help you become a better player. Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 for games, fun and food!

Not a great player? Come find out tips and tricks to improve your skills. Think chess is a little boring? We will also have timed games, puzzles and normal untimed games available.

Are you hungry? There will be a variety of food and snacks.  Do you want to go home with something memorable? There will be a raffle for prizes at the end.

Reach out to Kiernen McTaggart at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about this event or about the Chess Club.

Join Contemplative Worship tomorrow afternoon

Monday, March 20th, 2023

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. for Contemplative Worship after the manner of Friends. We’ll be meeting in Hoover 250. Spiritual life credit is available.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.

Social work event discusses racial and social disparities in the criminal justice system April 7

Sunday, March 19th, 2023

Please join the College of Social Work for our next justice event, in which we will discuss racial and social disparities in the criminal justice system. The session will run from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 7, in Hoover 105.

Our speaker will be Dr. Diomaris E. Safi, PsyD, who is the founder and director of the Social Justice in Clinical Neuropsychology Program at UCLA-Hispanic Neuropsychiatric Center of Excellence. She will cover contemporary social issues and interdisciplinary career opportunities and practices.

All are invited to join us! Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu for more information.

Apply to be an admissions intern this fall

Sunday, March 19th, 2023

The undergraduate admissions office is seeking qualified intern candidates to work in our office next year! Areas of work and development include admissions counseling, visit coordination, and student engagement during the 2023-24 academic year (August through April).

This will be an exciting, collaborative and professional internship where you will work with incredible people every day! Take this resume building opportunity and apply here before it closes!

Contact Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu for more information.

All invited to Art & Design’s faculty candidate presentation tomorrow afternoon

Sunday, March 19th, 2023

Join us tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2 p.m. to hear a research presentation by Art & Design’s faculty candidate, Steven Felix Jager, titled “The Global Artist: Art in a Global Pluralistic Age.” He will present it in Lemmons 1.

Steven is an artist, educator, minister and author whose work revolves around theology, the arts, and culture. For more information, please contact Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu.

Please take mental health resources survey and enter drawing for Amazon gift card

Sunday, March 19th, 2023

In the Office of Student Life, we are continually evaluating ways in which we can better serve and address the needs of students. We are seeking ways to help students maintain their mental health and well-being during their time at George Fox.

We are asking you to take a few moments to complete this anonymous survey that will provide us with more information about individual mental health needs, experiences with current mental health services, and preferences for the mental health services offered on campus.

The results of the survey will be used to inform the development of potential new mental health programs and services that are tailored to meet the needs of individuals in our community.

This survey is an active collaboration between Sharia Hays, EdD, dean of student care and operations, and the university’s PsyD consult, education and program evaluation II team; Joel Davies, MA; Dennis Kurtz, MA; Liberty Lillibridge, MA; and Hunter Schow, MA. If any questions or concerns arise, feel free to reach out to Sharia Hays at shays@georgefox.edu.

After completing the survey, you will have the opportunity to be entered in a drawing to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards. If you have any questions or would like to provide further information for us to consider please, email Sharia Hays to schedule an appointment. Thank you for your time and insight.