Bridge Cafe and Canyon Commons will be closed tomorrow

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022

The Bridge Cafe and Canyon Commons will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) for a staff training session. Thank you!

North Street and part of Carlton Way will be closed to traffic tomorrow morning

Sunday, July 31st, 2022

North Street and part of Carlton Way will be closed to through traffic from Center Street to the library tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Please do not park in this area. If you have any questions, please contact plant services’ Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu.

Register now for Primary Care Institute’s CME event on primary care behavioral health

Sunday, July 31st, 2022

Join the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute for a special continuing medical education (CME) event Aug. 17-19 on Zoom. Titled “Get Psyched!,” it is designed for all healthcare workers to assist in enhancing primary care behavioral health for all people served.

With rising rates of depression, anxiety, suicide attempts, substance use, etc. it is more important than ever to have robust, accessible and effective primary care behavioral health services.

Come hear about this transformational approach from Patti Robinson, PhD. Robinson is an internationally renowned psychologist, and we are privileged to have her as our institute’s innovation director. Joining her in the team presentation are Bhavesh Rajani, MD, MBA, Amber Nelson, PsyD, and Julie Oyemaja, PsyD, all of whom are experienced interprofessional primary care team players.

For more information or to register, please visit this page. Questions? Contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to sign the 2022 University Recreation waiver

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

The updated 2022 University Recreation (UREC) waiver is now available to sign and required for access into the Hadlock Student Center or for participation in UREC’s programs. To review and sign the updated waiver, click this link.

If you have questions about the waiver, or other membership and access questions, email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Bill Jolliff reads his new poems to music tonight at North Valley Friends Church

Monday, July 25th, 2022

Bill Jolliff’s new collection of poems, At Rest in My Father’s House, will be released today (Tuesday). In conjunction with the release, he’ll be doing a reading at North Valley Friends Church (4020 N. College St.) at 7 p.m.

Before and during the reading, Amy Natzke (fiddle) and Debo Kerr (guitar) will perform some fine old traditional fiddle tunes.

Contact Bill at wjolliff@georgefox.edu.

Join primary behavioral healthcare essentials event virtually Aug. 17-19

Sunday, July 24th, 2022

Join the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute for a special continuing medical education (CME) event Aug. 17-19 on Zoom. Titled “Get Psyched!,” it is designed for all healthcare workers to assist in enhancing primary care behavioral health for all people served.

With rising rates of depression, anxiety, suicide attempts, substance use, etc. it is more important than ever to have robust, accessible and effective primary care behavioral health services.

Come hear about this transformational approach from Patti Robinson, PhD. Robinson is an internationally renowned psychologist, and we are privileged to have her as our institute’s innovation director. Joining her in the team presentation are Bhavesh Rajani, MD, MBA, Amber Nelson, PsyD, and Julie Oyemaja, PsyD, all of whom are experienced interprofessional primary care team players.

For more information or to register, please visit this page. Questions? Contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.

Bill Jolliff reads his new poems to music this Tuesday night

Wednesday, July 20th, 2022

Bill Jolliff’s new collection of poems, At Rest in My Father’s House, will be released on Tuesday, July 26. In conjunction with the release, he’ll be doing a reading at North Valley Friends Church (4020 N. College St.) at 7 p.m.

Before and during the reading, Amy Natzke (fiddle) and Debo Kerr (guitar) will perform some fine old traditional fiddle tunes.

Contact Bill at wjolliff@georgefox.edu.

Always be prepared for an emergency

Wednesday, July 20th, 2022

It is always good to be prepared for an emergency! Check out the following links for some basic emergency tools, tips, and resources.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Campus Public Safety or the student life office. Be well!

Elevator fire system testing scheduled for Aug. 9

Tuesday, July 19th, 2022

The fire alarm interface of several elevators will be tested on campus starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug 9. During that time, the elevator will not be available. You may hear trouble signals out of the fire alarm panel (beeping), and in some cases horn/strobe activation for a few seconds. This testing is required, so we appreciate your patience.

The following buildings will be affected (not in the exact order):

  • Duke
  • Hoover
  • Murdock Library
  • Ross/Bauman
  • Stevens Center

Residence halls:

  • Gulley
  • Le Shana

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

– Plant Services

Love football? Film practices and games this fall

Monday, July 18th, 2022

Love football? Now’s your chance to get in the game! The George Fox football program is seeking three individuals to film practices and games this fall.

The job’s responsibilities would be from Aug. 9 through Nov. 12, and the time commitment is 10 hours each week. You must be Federal Work Study eligible, and all training is provided on site. The team practices regularly from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Interested? Contact Austin Shadbolt at ashadbolt@georgefox.edu for more details.

Tree cutting and demolition begin Monday on new chapel and art annex site

Thursday, July 14th, 2022

Starting Monday, July 18, Plant Services will begin tree cutting and demolition in preparation for the fall construction of the new chapel and new art annex.

Areas affected are the Pennington lollipop lot (the circle parking lot next to Klages) and the outdoor tennis courts (located across Carlton Way from the library).

When you are near these areas, please be aware! Follow the traffic control measures and avoid entering these construction areas. Fencing will be added toward the end of August, before students arrive on campus.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Extend the Be Known promise to Summer Visit Day guests today

Thursday, July 14th, 2022

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting a Summer Visit Day on campus today (Friday). With around 325 visitors expected, we are asking students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.

Here’s what you can keep in mind:

  • Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus at 8:30 a.m. and will fill the main campus parking lots.
  • All visitors will take a campus tour at 11 a.m., so be mindful of large groups walking through main buildings on campus.
  • The event will formally conclude at 3 p.m.

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

Fire systems testing concludes today

Wednesday, July 13th, 2022

The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus concludes today (Thursday). The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today is as follows:

  • Canyon Commons
  • EHS
  • Hoover

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Extend a welcome to our Summer Visit Day guests tomorrow

Wednesday, July 13th, 2022

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting a Summer Visit Day on campus tomorrow (Friday). With around 325 visitors expected, we are asking students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.

Here’s what you can keep in mind:

  • Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus at 8:30 a.m. and will fill the main campus parking lots.
  • All visitors will take a campus tour at 11 a.m., so be mindful of large groups walking through main buildings on campus.
  • The event will formally conclude at 3 p.m.

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

Be aware of fire systems testing in several buildings today

Tuesday, July 12th, 2022

The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus is occurring this week. The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today (Wednesday) is as follows:

  • Hadlock Student Center
  • Murdock Library
  • Stevens Center
  • Wheeler Center
  • Edwards Hall
  • Pennington Hall
  • Brandt Hall
  • Gulley Hall

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Fire systems testing continues today

Monday, July 11th, 2022

The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus is occurring this week. The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today (Tuesday) is as follows:

  • Hobson Hall
  • Le Shana Hall
  • Macy Hall
  • Newlin Hall
  • Sutton Hall
  • Roberts Center

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Football program seeks game and practice filmers

Monday, July 11th, 2022

Love football? Now’s your chance to get in the game! The George Fox football program is seeking three individuals to film practices and games this fall.

The job’s responsibilities would be from Aug. 9 through Nov. 12, and the time commitment is 10 hours each week. You must be Federal Work Study eligible, and all training is provided on site. The team practices regularly from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Interested? Contact Austin Shadbolt at ashadbolt@georgefox.edu for more details.

Fire systems testing scheduled this week on Newberg campus

Sunday, July 10th, 2022

The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus is occurring this week. The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today (Monday) is as follows:

  • Anderson House
  • Armstrong House
  • Thomas Center
  • Beebe Hall
  • Carey Hall
  • Willcuts Hall

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Dundee Fire and Rescue to host volunteer fire academy this fall

Tuesday, July 5th, 2022

Looking for meaningful volunteer work and career experience? Interested in a career related to EMS/firefighting/emergency response?

Dundee Fire and Rescue (a few miles from the George Fox campus) is interested in interviewing potential recruits. New volunteers would attend a weekend academy that starts in September and ends in November.

Volunteering and being a student is very doable – past and current students have been a part of this, and it’s a great way to serve the community. The station features single dorm rooms, great study spaces and workout equipment. It’s an awesome place to hang out.

For more information, contact Adri Lee at alee21@georgefox.edu.

Check out new items for rent at Hadlock Student Center

Tuesday, July 5th, 2022

Did you know that the Hadlock Rental Center is open to all members of the George Fox community? We have hundreds of items for you to rent and use on your summer days, including paddleboards, kayaks, camping gear, backpacking equipment and yard games.

Some of our new, exciting items include river tubes, a group stand-up paddleboard (up to four adults) and mountain bikes. You can see what we have available and make online reservations for free.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.