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Looking for great deals on clothing, shoes, kitchen items, furniture and Christmas decorations? Swing by Friendview’s garage sale on either Friday, Nov. 11, or Saturday, Nov. 12!
The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. And here’s the best part: George Fox students get half price on all items!
We are at 1301 E. Fulton St., right across the street from the football/track stadium. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Friendsview Resident Council that funds activities, events and committees.
Contact Nikki Deckon at ndeckon@friendsview.org with any questions. See you there!
The rocket team would like to invite you to an informational meeting (with ice cream!) about how you can contribute to our team rocket to be launched in a national competition over spring break! The meeting will be held tomorrow (Friday) from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Maker Hub.
This year, the team will be competing in the Argonia Cup, a national collegiate rocketry competition in Kansas happening during spring break, and needs students from all educational levels and backgrounds (no previous knowledge of rocketry required) to join to make the launch as successful as possible.
If you are interested in joining or have questions about how you could contribute, please contact Austin Bennett at abennett20@georgefox.edu.
Today (Thursday) is the last day to sign up for this unique opportunity!
Would you like to experience a productive conversation about an intense issue with someone who disagrees with you – one where you and they both listen well and understand each other for the purpose of understanding rather than persuading, and without resorting to insults, putdowns or other hateful speech?
Are you willing to listen to the other side? Are you willing to speak to the other side with respect?
The Oregon Statewide Alliance of Braver Angels is inviting George Fox students to join with students from Lewis & Clark to talk about abortion. The online event will be on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., via Zoom. You can sign up here to be a participant or an observer.
Questions? Ask Ron Mock, George Fox’s Civility Project director, at rmock@georgefox.edu.
Braver Angels is a national organization working to reverse the trends leading to increasingly dysfunctional polarization and governmental gridlock at all levels of American politics.
Do you have recreation, fitness or sport gear that is collecting dust? Or are you hoping to make some changes or upgrades to your equipment?
Consider selling your items at the Hadlock “Gearage” Sale that starts next week! To sell equipment, simply fill out this form and we will contact you with details about dropping your items off.
The “Gearage” Sale runs Nov. 9-27 and is open anytime that Hadlock Student Center is open. If you have questions, please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
Juniors and seniors, if you are interested in filling out a survey on pregnancy and parenting resources in school, please take a couple minutes to give a group of business communications students some data for a school project. We are targeting all juniors and seniors, even those who are not currently a parent, for our data points. Here is a link to the survey.
Thank you for donating your time!
If you have any questions, reach out to Avery Kibby at akibby21@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.
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, MyGeorgeFox will start using login.georgefox.edu, the university’s Single Sign On (SSO) system, for authentication.
This will bring MyGeorgeFox into the familiar login process used by other George Fox applications (e.g. Canvas, Zoom, Gmail). It also means if you are already logged in through SSO, you will be automatically logged in to MyGeorgeFox.
Please note that it also changes what happens when you logout of MyGeorgeFox. When you logout of MyGeorgeFox (or when your session times out) you will be shown a screen that provides two options for logging out and an explanation of each.
Please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
Come dance with us this Friday, Nov. 4. We are partnering with the Latin Heritage Club to host Bailemos, a night filled with dancing, delicious food, and colorful decor! Join us at 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons.
In addition, Lip Sync auditions are in full swing. Get your friends together and sign up to be a part of this amazing tradition, which includes a chance to win $500. You won’t want to miss it!
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details. Here are some events coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Do you need interview practice? Do you want to learn how to market yourself better? Join us on Wednesday. Nov. 9, in Canyon Commons for a mock interview fair conducted by College of Business professors and HR professionals.
Just sign up for a 15-minute time slot, email your resume to mduck21@georgefox.edu, and show up on time and dressed to impress! Sign up here for your slot and we’ll pair you up with an interviewer.
See you there!
Come join Spanish Bible Study tonight (Wednesday) for free nachos, chapel credit, a biblical message, and fellowship! Come practice your Spanish and read the Word of God.
We meet weekly in the Minthorn basement at 5:30 p.m. We would love to see you there tonight, and every Wednesday night!
Email Professor Jiroo Kuroda at jkuroda@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Sources for Strength Club would like to invite you to join us tomorrow (Thursday) for a fun meeting! We will be meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. in Roberts 170.
The meeting will feature snacks, games and time to learn about Sources of Strength, an upstream suicide prevention club, as well as our own strengths. Come help us reach out to George Fox with hope, health and strength!
If you have any questions, contact Natalie Brown at nbrown19@georgefox.edu.
If you have been thinking about setting up direct deposit for your on-campus job, now is a great time to do so!
If you plan to travel for winter break please know that you will receive your paycheck in the same manner that you have set up; we cannot process checks early. If you want to ensure that you receive your paycheck while you’re out of town, setting up direct deposit will be necessary.
To do that, come by the HR Office (206 N. Meridian St.; #37 on the campus map) to fill out the paperwork. You cannot do it online. Email Kelly Peterson at kpeterson@georgefox.edu if you need help.
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, representatives Michael Dunning and Jordan Caddel (a George Fox alumnus) from Pacific Seafood will be visiting campus to provide you with an opportunity to learn more about the company, what they do, and what internship opportunities are currently available.
Pacific Seafood offers internships across many different disciplines, including marketing, engineering, business management, data analytics, and more. Learn more about the company and the many exciting careers and internships Pacific Seafood has to offer.
This event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 102, and is open to all business, engineering, biology, and graphic design majors. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Please be sure to RSVP here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu.
All are welcome to Contemplative Worship after the manner of Friends Wednesday, Nov. 2, in Hoover 250 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m.
Join us for a time of prayer and listening to what God might be saying to us personally, as we create the space to listen and also speak out if led.
The George Fox donor-funded and OSAC scholarship applications are open, so now is the time to start thinking about scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year.
One application could give you the opportunity to be matched with one of our 200+ donor-funded scholarships. These scholarships range from $500 to $15,000, and you can start your application here.
Examples of criteria include, but are not limited to, background, academic major, financial need, career goals and grade level. Please visit the George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarships webpage for more information.
The OSAC Scholarship Application provides Oregon students with one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at one time. The OSAC awards more than $10 million in scholarships annually through more than 600 scholarships. Start your application now at the OSAC website.
Both applications will close March 1. If you have questions about the donor-funded scholarship application, please contact Brennan Rains at brains@georgefox.edu.
If you have questions about the OSAC scholarships, please visit the OSAC website.
Please join us for a blood drive at Northwest Christian Church – Newberg Campus on Friday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment. The sponsor code is NWCCNewberg.
For more information, contact Raven Otis at rotis21@georgefox.edu.
Please be aware that the last day to withdraw with a “W” grade from a class spanning the whole length of the semester is Sunday, Nov. 6.
If you review your mid-semester grades and think it is in your best interests to withdraw from a class, you must do so in MyGeorgeFox by following these instructions by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6.
Withdrawal from a class records a “W” grade on your transcript. A “W” grade has no impact on your GPA. However, reducing your number of completed courses this semester may affect future semester planning.
Be sure to check in with your faculty advisor or CAP coach if you have questions.
This Friday, the Comic Book and Fencing clubs will collaborate for a night of Star Wars fun. We are meeting downstairs in Hadlock on Friday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m.
We will dive into the Star Wars universe and learn the seven forms of lightsaber dueling. You will then have a chance to show off the dueling skills you’ve learned. There will be trivia, games and snacks. Come join us and wear your Jedi gear.
We can’t wait to see you there. If you have any questions, reach out to Maggie Hartley at mhartley20@georgefox.edu.
Let’s talk microaggression! Please join us for the IRC’s first Mathetes event Thursday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103.
Mathetes is an event that provides students with a space to engage in difficult topics/conversations, leading to a deeper understanding of the people and experiences behind the issue. Grab your dinner and come and listen to panelists Jonathan Eyasu, Dahiana Padilla, Cheska Magada, Trisha Tan and Serena Draper discuss microaggression and their experiences.
Do you need interview practice? Do you want to learn how to market yourself better? Join us Wednesday, Nov. 9, in Canyon Commons for a mock interview fair conducted by College of Business professors and HR professionals.
Just sign up for a 15-minute time slot, email your resume to mduck21@georgefox.edu, and show up on time and dressed to impress! Sign up here for your slot, and we’ll pair you up with an interviewer. See you there!
