Sign up for this Wednesday’s Spring Virtual Career Fair

Sunday, February 20th, 2022

Have you signed up for the Virtual Spring Career and Internship Fair? If not, a ground-breaking 70-plus organizations will be in attendance that you won’t want to miss! On Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the fair will bring job and internship opportunities right to your computer.

After registering, you can sign up for one-on-one appointments or group sessions with different organizations. Working around your class schedule, you will have the opportunity to speak with several professionals from a variety of industries. From engineering companies to therapeutic offices to educational services and more, there is something for you!

Some of the companies in attendance will include Trimble Viewpoint, Power Engineers, Pacific Seafood, College Nannies + Tutors, Friendsview, Special Olympics, Providence Hospital, A-dec, the United States Air Force, Peace Corps, Teach Beyond, One Collective and more!

Register for the career fair on Handshake. Questions? Contact Karis Lee at klee19@georgefox.edu.

Join Saturday’s free Zoom conference on pediatric practice

Sunday, February 20th, 2022

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently made recommendations to improve primary care, two of which were to build interprofessional care teams and community-based training programs. We at the university’s Interprofessional Primary Care Institute have decided to do both.

Join us on Zoom on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to explore interprofessionality in pediatric practice. Go to our event page to register or find more information. It is free for George Fox students and employees.

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

Check out latest issue of ‘The Crescent’ today at noon

Sunday, February 20th, 2022

The Crescent, George Fox’s student-run newspaper, is publishing our eighth issue of the academic year at noon today!

Visit our website at noon for a variety of articles to read on campus and Newberg happenings! In the meantime, check out our site to read articles from previous issues, and follow us on Instagram for updates.

Contact Anika Perry at perrya20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Participate in reading the Gospel of John during Lent

Sunday, February 20th, 2022

Join Paul Anderson and others from around the world in reading the Gospel of John during Lent (March 2 through April 14) as an invitation to transformative Bible reading. All are welcome! You may also join Paul’s Daily Bible reading group on Facebook.

Questions? Email Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Swing by Fusion’s boba fundraiser on Friday

Sunday, February 20th, 2022

The Fusion Asian American Club is hosting a boba fundraiser next to Klages on Friday, Feb. 25, 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).

Interested in studying abroad?

Sunday, February 20th, 2022

Have you ever thought about studying abroad in Ecuador or Italy?

Stop by Canyon Commons from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Feb. 23, to talk with Bethany Codding about study abroad opportunities that include engaging classes and amazing trips.

Questions? Send an email to studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu.

Swing by today’s ‘Gearage Sale’ in Hadlock

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

Swing by the Hadlock Student Center today (Friday) for University Recreation’s spring “Gearage Sale” from 3 to 7 p.m. Items for sale will include stand-up paddleboards, longboards, sleeping bags, backpacks, daypacks, trekking poles and many accessory items.

Please spread the word about this event to your friends, colleagues and neighbors. Contact Sam Nofziger at snofziger20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Plan to take part in upcoming student activities

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

Sadie Hawkins is tomorrow (Saturday)! Look forward to a Dancing with the Stars-themed formal on the Portland Spirit boats.

Don’t forget your ticket, and check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.

Coming Up:

  • Fox Family Feud: Friday, Feb. 25, Canyon Commons
  • Dance of the Millennium: Friday, March 4, EHS Atrium

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come watch ‘Black Panther’ tonight in Hoover 207

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

The Comic Book Club is having a movie night tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207! We will be watching Black Panther in honor of Black History Month and sharing barrier-breaking Black voices in the comic world. Free snacks and juice are provided!

Contact Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Maker Hub’s ‘Tool Tip Friday’: Mug Press

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

In need of an awesome gift idea or new art project? Well, the Maker Hub has got you covered! The Maker Hub’s HPN Signature Series Mug Press is a professional-grade mug press designed to easily and efficiently heat transfer custom images onto almost any size and shape of mug.

Create the custom mug of your dreams, from small-sized graphics such as names and logos, to full-wrap, edge-to-edge images. Check out this video to see how it works! For more information on how you can make a custom mug, check out the Maker Hub’s Wiki page.

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers!). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

Student Accounts has work-study position available

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

Are you good with numbers, details and people? Are you a whiz at Excel, Word, and all things Google? Would you love a job that’s part-time (10 hours per week) through the school year but full time over the summer?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, the Office of Student Accounts would love to talk to you! We’re looking for a dependable go-getter to add to our stellar work-study crew.

Send your cover letter and resume to Angeleen Umfleet at aumfleet@georgefox.edu today!

Have food allergies? Fill out Google Form if you plan to live on campus next year

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

Undergraduate students who are living on campus next year: Do you have food allergies and/or sensitivities? Would you like to live with others who also have food allergies, but aren’t sure who they are?

If you complete this short Google Form we can connect you with others on campus who have food allergies and/or sensitivities so you can determine if it would be a good housing match. Complete it soon so we can connect you before housing selection gets underway!

Contact das@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

‘Wineskin’ submissions are due on Feb. 25

Thursday, February 17th, 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 on Friday, Feb. 25.

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

Check out George Fox’s Disability & Accessibility Services

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

Did you know that we have almost 400 students who receive academic, housing and/or meal plan accommodations through Disability & Accessibility Services? These students have ADHD, dyslexia, IBS, migraines, mental health diagnoses, autism, broken bones, limitations from surgery, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and so many more.

Do you have a disability, diagnosis, or condition that is limiting your access to education, housing, or food services? You can apply for accommodations here to start an individualized accommodation process.

Not sure if you qualify but want to explore further? Check out our department calendar for a time to meet with a representative from our office. You can apply anytime throughout the semester.

If you have any questions, contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.

Jazz pianist headlines ‘An Evening of Jazz’ tonight

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

The university community is invited to Bauman Auditorium for “An Evening of Jazz,” featuring jazz pianist Randy Halberstadt, at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday). Admission is free.

Halberstadt taught at Cornish School of the Arts in Seattle and has performed with jazz luminaries Herb Ellis, Dee Daniels, Bobby Shew, Joe LaBarbera, and many more. He will be performing with the university’s jazz ensemble and faculty jazz combo.

Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.

Take student health survey to earn chapel credit

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

Wednesday you received an invitation to participate in the National College Health Assessment, a survey we use every three to four years to assess student health behaviors in order to provide better services.

As an incentive to participate:

  • All students completing the survey will be credited for one chapel credit.
  • Twenty-five students will be randomly selected by ACHA to receive $10 Amazon gift cards.

Look for the email titled “National College Health Assessment” and take the survey today! All information is completely confidential.

Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.

‘An Islamic Case for Freedom and Tolerance’ presented on Monday

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

Come hear Mustafa Akyol’s talk, “An Islamic Case for Freedom and Tolerance: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Crisis,” at 6:30 p.m. this Monday, Feb. 21, in Hoover 105.

Mustafa is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, a frequent opinion writer for The New York Times, and the author of multiple books, including Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance (2021). The talk is free and open to the general public.

Questions? Contact Mark Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to submit your nominations for ‘Story Portraits’

Wednesday, February 16th, 2022

Each year, The Student Collective, George Fox’s yearbook, gives the university community the opportunity to nominate undergraduate students, faculty and staff who have made an impact on them for “Story Portraits,” a special feature included in the publication.

To nominate an individual, fill out this form and submit it to us by today (Thursday).

Questions? Contact Michaella Thoman at mthoman18@georgefox.edu.

Take part in outdoor recreation trips and earn SpiL credit

Wednesday, February 16th, 2022

Did you know that you can earn spiritual life credit by participating in outdoor recreation trips with UREC? Upcoming trips that offer SpiL credit include the following:

  • Rock Climbing at Smith Rock State Park: Saturday, Feb. 19
  • Whitewater Rafting on the Deschutes River: Saturday, March 12
  • Rock Climbing at Horsethief Butte: Saturday, April 9

More trips have been added this week! Be sure to look for more information and register by going here.

Have questions? Contact Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

Come watch ‘Black Panther’ tomorrow night in Hoover 207

Wednesday, February 16th, 2022

“We serve Wakanda. And let us not forget, we also serve each other. Together we will always rise.”

The Comic Book Club is hosting a movie night tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207! We will be watching Black Panther in honor of Black History Month and sharing barrier-breaking Black voices in the comic world. Free snacks and juice are provided!

Questions? Contact Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu.