Calling all filmmakers! This is a reminder that all Fox Film Festival submissions are due by midnight on Sunday, April 10. We can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on!
Submit films here. Questions? Contact Isaiah Flores at iflores19@georgefox.edu.
Do you love to read? Loathe to read? Just never have time? Whatever your inclination, take this quick survey on your reading habits for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!
This information is being collected for a class project, responses are anonymous, and the survey can be completed in just five minutes. Thank you in advance for your participation!
Questions? Contact Genevieve Wolf at gwolf18@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.
Tickets are now on sale for Spring Formal, scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at the Portland Art Museum.
This year’s theme is “Prom: A Night to Remember.” Get your tickets today (Wednesday) between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons. They are $20 each.
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Is the Academic Resource Center sometimes too loud? Too bright? Or just too much? If so, drop in during “quieter hours” at the ARC every Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., until finals week.
We will have fidgets, lower lighting, noise-canceling headphones, and other sensory-safe items to help you focus. We will be hosting in Murdock Study Room 112. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson at hjackson@georgefox.edu.
We’re swingin’ the blues! Award-winning Northwest guitarist and vocalist Ben Rice will be performing with the University Jazz Ensemble in Bauman Auditorium tomorrow (Thursday)Â at 7:30 p.m. The concert will also feature student vocalists Molly Cox, Isabella McArdle and Katie Erb.
Grab your friends and come listen to a great evening of vocal jazz and blues! Admission is free.
Questions? Email Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.
George Fox University’s Debate Team is hosting a live debate in Hoover 105 today (Wednesday) from 5 to 7 p.m. Come enjoy food and watch students debate the culture and dynamics of “Ring by Spring.”
Contact Shannon Scott at sscott@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Do you like jazz? Do you like dancing? If so, it’s time to put the two together!
Join the Swing Dance Club and Jazz Ensemble this Sunday, April 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Canyon Commons for some dancing to live music!
This will be the largest event hosted by the Swing Dance Club, so if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to dance, now is the time. Even if dancing is not your thing, swing by and listen to some of the amazing music.
Be sure to invite your friends. Both employees and students are welcome!
If you have any questions, please contact Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.
We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters safe living, learning and working settings for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:
These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of these behaviors is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community. Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel.
Please note that our confidential campus advocate is available on campus as well as a number of other on and off campus resources. More information and resources can be found here.
You are also encouraged to contact the Title IX coordinator to make a report.
Katrina Johnson
katrinaj@georgefox.edu
503-554-2318
Office Location: Intercultural Resource Center
Are you looking for an exciting job opportunity on campus? If so, Campus Public Safety is hiring student officers.
Stop by Canyon Commons today (Wednesday) and tomorrow from 4 to 6 p.m. to meet some of our Campus Public Safety staff. They will be available to provide information and answer questions regarding the position of student safety officer.
We are also hosting a “name drive†to name our safety mannequin. Suggestions will be accepted at the information table!
Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at ktoohey@georgefox.edu.
Did you know that the engineering department is offering a brand new course next fall and spring to all students? The ENGR285 (Introduction to the Maker Hub) course is designed to introduce students to the software and equipment available in the Maker Hub.
Topics include 3D modeling (used in 3D printing, waterjet machines), vector graphics (used by our laser-cutting and vinyl-cutting machines), introductory electronics (soldering and simple circuits with actuators and sensors), and basic programming and embedded control systems (implemented with Arduino).
The course will consist of several small projects and introduce students to our prototyping facilities, leather making, sewing, laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, wood shop, machine shop, and welding equipment.
Sign up for this class on MyGFU today! Contact the Career and Academic Planning Center at careers@georgefox.edu for more information.
The university pastors invite you to celebrate the events of Holy Week with the following offerings:
Students and employees are encouraged to spend Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday with one of our wonderful local congregations. For a list of area churches, please visit our church list.
May God bless you as you celebrate the events of Holy Week!
The university pastors invite all graduating seniors and their guests to attend the undergraduate Baccalaureate service from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Friday, April 29, in Bauman Auditorium.
Baccalaureate is the first event of commencement festivities and the final worship service for the graduating class. During this service, we will celebrate God’s work in the lives of our students, hear from our graduates, worship God together, and commission our graduates with prayers of blessing. Attire for the event is business casual.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2320.
Looking for a way to get involved on campus in a fun, high-energy environment? Consider applying for Student Activities! We have positions open for events, marketing, clubs, and The Student Collective.
Click here to be directed to Handshake to apply.
At our Learning Disability Support Group meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) we will be discussing autism and the intersectionality of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Join us at 3 p.m. in Stevens 209. We welcome students who would like to attend and participate in this discussion. If you’re unable to attend, we also have this Zoom link.
Candy will be available for anyone who drops in! We hope to see you all there! Contact Alyssa Overcash at aovercash16@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Did you receive our “Be Known, Be Done, May 1†email, but need help completing the items listed (FAFSA, MyGeorgeFox To-Do List, Accepting/Declining your financial aid, etc.)? Then our Financial Aid “Help Me Hangout†is for you! Join us in the Murdock Library (Room 112) today (Wednesday) between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.
One of the major steps to ensuring you are ready for the fall of 2022 is making sure that all your financial aid is finalized and ready to go. Everyone’s financial aid process looks a little different, so we want to provide you with the steps specific to you. Each week we will be sending out a reminder email to let you know the steps you need to take to “be done†by May 1.
If you have any other financial aid questions, feel free to stop by. And don’t forget to come grab a free sticker!
Questions? Contact the financial aid office at finaid@georgefox.edu.
Stop by Canyon Commons today (Tuesday) between 5 and 6:20 p.m. to donate to Safe Families for Children, a nonprofit that supports families who find themselves in crisis.
Donations will be collected via Venmo by a group of business communications students who have been working all semester long to support this organization. If you are unable to stop by the booth but still wish to donate, email Katie Armstrong at karmstrong20@georgefox.edu to inquire about donating.
Today’s info meeting for the full-time MBA program has been canceled. We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience caused. Contact Megan Bos at mbos@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Come help save lives and donate blood! The Nursing Club is collaborating with the Red Cross to host a blood drive this Friday, April 8, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Northwest Christian Church gymnasium (2315 Villa Road).
To make an appointment as a donor, visit redcrossblood.org (sponsor code “GFNursingâ€). Contact Kendyl Sandersen at ksandersen19@georgefox.edu with any questions.
We hope to see you there!
Yamhill County wants to know what wellness and accessibility look like within your community! Fill out their survey at the links below for a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards! The survey closes on Friday, April 22.
If you have any questions, email Emily Johnson at ejohnson@yamhillcco.org or Sharia Hays at shays@georgefox.edu.
We in athletics are hosting a “Be The Match†donor drive today (Tuesday) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Marin Isaak, wife of Dale Isaak, longtime head athletic trainer at George Fox, is in need of a marrow transplant. You could be her match!
If you are between the ages of 18 and 40, stop by our tables in Canyon Commons to get your cheek swabbed to see if your tissue type matches Marin or anyone in the database. The most common type of donation is non-surgical.
Participants must be serious and willing to donate to anyone they match. Reach out to Adam Puckett at apuckett@georgefox.edu with any questions.
