Attend sexual misconduct prevention training on Oct. 24

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

Save the date for our “Report, Support, Prevent: Sexual Misconduct Prevention Refresher Training” session, sponsored by Student Belonging and Equity, in partnership with Yamhill County Crime Victim Services.

Over the past few weeks, the George Fox community has learned and spoken about relationships, boundaries and sexual misconduct. We would like to take this conversation to the next level.

Join us at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, in the Canyon Commons banquet rooms to hear Sarah Grabner, crime victim services supervisor of the Yamhill County DA’s office, to help further understand how to respond and care for our community. Joining her will be her emotional support dog, Marybeth.

One elective spiritual life credit is available for students who attend. For more information, contact Katrina Johnson at katrinaj@georgefox.edu.

Join us to hear professor Yang at Fall Faculty Lecture on Tuesday

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Fall 2022 Faculty Lecture featuring professor Sunggu Yang on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Yang, associate professor of theology and Christian ministries and recipient of the 2021-22 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, will present his research on “The Future of the Church: Predictions and Practical Imaginations for Today.”

What will the future of the church look like? What ought to happen now in the church for its future thriving? Please join us for an engaging lecture as we learn about how to do the church in today’s challenging, yet opportunity-full world.

For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Help out some business statistics students by taking this survey

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

We are a group of business statistics students assigned with the task of analyzing the expected salary of George Fox university students. Below is the survey we have created to aid in the research and provide a more accurate representation of what the students here at George Fox expect to make after graduation.

Please help us with our research by completing this survey. Contact Samantha Gordon at sgordon21@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.

Attend faculty coffee, public lecture with guest Curtis Chang on Oct. 27

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

The Cultural Enterprise invites you to hear from author and guest speaker Curtis Chang on Thursday, Oct. 27.  We’ll host a faculty coffee at 3 p.m., during which he’ll discuss his recently published work on the theology of organizations, and a 7 p.m. public lecture on post-partisan faith.

Both events are in Canyon Commons, and refreshments will be served.

Faculty Coffee

Chang makes the provocative claim that human institutions participate in the Imago Dei. He argues that this insight is deeply grounded in Scripture and theology. Moreover, this central insight opens up a range of practical insights and motivations for the organizational life of all Christians, especially those working in “secular” entities.

Come hear Chang share about a robust theology of institutions, and bring your questions and thoughts!

Public Lecture: “When Politics Strains Relationships”

Have political divisions caused tension in the relationships in your family, school, church, work or community? Learn how to become a “post-partisan Christian” and how this new identity can heal our relationships – and hopefully our society. A livestream will be available (details coming soon).

About Chang

Chang straddles the worlds of secular institutions and theology. As a management consultant, he has won a White House award for social innovation as the founder and head of Consulting Within Reach (CWR), a firm serving nonprofits and government agencies. He also is on the faculty of American University in Washington D.C., where he teaches strategic planning.

As a theologian, Chang is a consulting professor at the Duke Divinity School and is a senior fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently co-hosts (with David French) the Good Faith podcast, which is ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts.

Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu for more information about his visit.

Make bracelets with the Social Work Club tonight

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

Join the Social Work Club tonight (Thursday) for bracelet making! We have all the supplies you’ll need, plus fun snacks and drinks. Just bring your friends and some working hands and be ready to make some awesome bracelets.

We will be in Hoover 102 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Can’t wait to see you there!

Email Kristen Anderson at kanderson21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Registration is open for Family Weekend

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

Remind your families to register for Family Weekend Oct. 28-30! Registration is open until Friday, Oct. 21. There will be events, games, prizes and many additional opportunities to spend quality time with your family on campus!

Your family can’t make it? No problem! Family can be a spouse, friend, grandparents, or anyone that you consider family. Gather a group of friends and register together! We would love to have you join the festivities even if your family can’t come. The registration link can be found here.

Questions? Email us at parents@georgefox.edu.

Check out ‘Midnight Madness’ this Friday night in Wheeler

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

The Wheeler Gym will be transformed into the pep rally of your dreams this Friday night for “Midnight Madness”! Come check out this crazy new tradition for our campus!

We will have class competitions, hype up the basketball teams, and end the night with a Space Jam-themed dance and giant balloon drop over the dance floor! It all begins at 9 p.m. Attend the volleyball game beforehand and get a limited-edition shirt, designed for the event.

Also, Lip Sync auditions are in full swing. Get your friends together and sign up here to be a part of this amazing tradition. You won’t want to miss it!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.

Events coming up:

  • Scavenger Hunt: Friday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m., starts in the quad
  • Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., HMS
  • Trivia Night: Friday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m., The Bon

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join Spanish Bible study upstairs in Minthorn 200 today

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Happy Wednesday! The Spanish department will be hosting its Spanish Bible study upstairs in Minthorn 200 tonight, instead of in the basement like usual. We’ll gather from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

If you haven’t attended before, you can expect to read/listen to a biblical message in Spanish with your friends, not to mention snacks and chapel credit! All are welcome. Email any questions to jkuroda@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Community Pantry needs grocery bags

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Once again, the Bruin Community Pantry food bank is in need of grocery bags. We take all types, shapes and sizes!

Just drop them off at the food bank in Roberts 109. If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Richter Scholars Program proposals are due Oct. 17

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Don’t forget: Richter Scholars Program proposals are due on Monday, Oct. 17.

The Richter Scholars Program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility. For the purpose of this program, research is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted research methods.

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria on this webpage.

Faculty mentors: Please note that several important proposal elements and eligibility requirements have been recently updated. Please thoroughly read through all posted documentation as you work with your student mentee to prepare a proposal. All submittals will be electronic.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Be aware of event marketing/posters policy on campus

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Club advertising on campus must abide by the George Fox Student Handbook posting policy. All student fliers/posters must be appropriate, approved, and then stamped by either an ASC, Student Activities, student programs member, or front desk staff at the Hadlock Student Center.

Here are more specifics on the posting policy:

  • Your club or group’s name and contact must be on the poster.
  • Absolutely no staples allowed.
  • Post only on bulletin boards and approved locations on campus.
  • Do not affix the poster to glass doors.
  • You must take down your fliers when your event is over.
  • Do not cover fliers for other events that have not yet occurred or your poster may be removed immediately.
  • Only one flier/poster per bulletin board per club.
  • No commercial advertising, selling or solicitation of any kind.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Listen to professor Chang speak on psychology and faith on Oct. 24

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Want to learn more about psychology and faith integration? Stop by Hoover 103 to listen to professor Kelly Chang speak from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24!

There will be snacks and drinks provided at the chapel. Attending this event counts for one non-Bauman chapel credit. We hope to see you there!

For more information, contact Sophie Davis at sdavis19@georgefox.edu.

Join town hall for freshman and sophomore nursing majors this Thursday

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Freshman and sophomore nursing majors are invited to a town hall meeting with the College of Nursing dean, Dr. Pam Fifer, and chair, Dr. Lorretta Krautscheid, on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

There will be a brief overview of the nursing department and the application process for George Fox students, as well as a time for students to ask questions.

We hope to see you there!

Reach out to Katie Mayward at kmayward@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Plant services will be closed this Friday for Hess Creek cleanup

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Plant Services will be closed this Friday, Oct. 14. We will be cleaning the Hess Creek area, and we invite everyone that is free and would like to help us.

We are meeting at the Thomas Center at 8 a.m. If you are reserving a van during the weekend, please come pick up your key packet by Thursday at 5 p.m.

Thank you.

Contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Sing karaoke with the Latinx Heritage Club this Friday

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Please join us this Friday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. for karaoke night at the Intercultural Resource Center! Come ready to sing your favorite song, have fun and relax after midterms week. We hope to see you there! Everyone is welcome.

Contact Lisette Uribe at luribe20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions

Yard signs distributed for encouragement in coming weeks

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) designated Monday, Oct. 10, as World Mental Health Day to raise awareness and reduce stigma about anxiety, depression, and overall mental health. We recognize that students, faculty and staff within our own George Fox community face similar challenges.

A few years ago, one of our George Fox alumni created a series of yard signs that were distributed throughout the region to encourage those who might be struggling. During this season of midterms and stress, we have placed a number of those signs throughout campus for the next few weeks.

We encourage you to take time in the midst of this busy season for self-care and to recognize that God is with you and he is for you!

For those who are struggling, we want to remind you about the following confidential resources:

Other campus resources include:

Questions? Contact the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Sign up now for Oct. 22 kickball tournament

Monday, October 10th, 2022

University Recreation is hosting a kickball tournament on Saturday, Oct. 22, starting at noon on the Stoffer Stadium field. Sign up now through IMLeagues.

Don’t have a team yet? Sign up as a free agent to get placed on a team, and meet new friends in the process!

The registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 20, at 11:59 p.m. The event is open to both students and employees. Please email intramurals@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Learn more about social work possibilities at info sessions this month

Monday, October 10th, 2022

Did you know that social workers can work in such settings as schools, hospitals, substance abuse/addictions clinics, veterans and military settings? They may also do international social work and can even have their own practice.

Interested in social work, or want to know more about working in a helping profession? Come to a BSW info session on Tuesday, Oct. 25, or Wednesday, Oct. 26, from noon to 12:30 p.m. in Roberts 215.

At the session, you’ll learn more about social work as a major and the professional opportunities that having a bachelor’s degree in social work offers.

Faculty: Know students who might be interested? Let them know about these sessions!

Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

All invited to Contemplative Worship tomorrow afternoon

Monday, October 10th, 2022

Join us for Contemplative (Quaker) Worship tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. in Hoover 250.

This will be a time of unprogrammed waiting on the present Christ, allowing us to do business with God as we need and to speak a word of the Lord as we are led. Spiritual life credit is available for students.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Donate to Safe Families for Children at this Friday’s volleyball match

Monday, October 10th, 2022

This Friday, Oct. 14, the volleyball team will have donation boxes set up during their 7 p.m. match against Pacific University. Swing by to donate items such as gift cards, backpacks, school supplies, card games, etc. to the Safe Families for Children organization.

If you have any questions, reach out to Bailey LeBreton at blebreton19@georgefox.edu.