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Those of you who are commuters and resident drivers are aware that parking is tight this year. We want to remind you that the Morse Lot and 99 lot are under-utilized parking options for commuters and residents.
The 99 lot is right next to Steve’s Automotive. Do not park in spaces marked off for Steve’s Automotive. The Morse Lot is near the baseball fields on the north side of campus.
Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., for more information.
Notice to Pennington permit holders: Please start utilizing the River Street parking lot. Your permit is valid for both the Pennington and River Street lots.
Part of the Penn lot will soon be closed off to parking due to construction, so please make use of the River Street option. It is located west of the Penn lot behind Stevens.
Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., for more information.
Looking for an adventure? University Recreation’s OREC program provides outdoor excursions that are open to all George Fox students. No prior outdoor experience is necessary in order to join these trips and OREC provides all of the transportation, equipment, food, and instruction.
Go here for information on what trips are being offered this semester and to register for the trip you’re interested in.
Trips this weekend include:
Students can also apply here for financial assistance from a new scholarship fund provided by University Recreation.
Have any questions? Contact Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.
If you have a car on campus this year, here are a few reminders on our parking policies and the citation appeals process.
Please contact Campus Public Safety at campussafety@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2090 with any questions you may have.
George Fox women’s basketball is looking for a manager for the upcoming winter season!
If you are someone who loves being a part of a strong community and would like to be involved with a great group of young ladies, reach out to Coach Mike Coppolino to apply or for more information on the position.
If you’re interested, please contact Coach Coppolino this week at mcoppolino@georgefox.edu.
Looking to help put together the George Fox University yearbook (The Student Collective)? We are looking for experienced students to fill the positions of graphic designer, writer, and photographer/photo editor.
You would be working closely with the rest of our team from early September to the conclusion of the academic year to put together a physical representation of life at Fox. These are paid positions, however you do not have to be work-study eligible.
If interested, please fill out the application to the best of your ability by Sunday, Sept. 4. If you have any questions, please contact Bella Dean at bdean20@georgefox.edu.
If you are starting a new on-campus job, please come to the human resources office with your new hire paperwork by your first day of work. You do not need to make an appointment; just come to 206 N. Meridian St., between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the week, and we will be happy to help!
Don’t forget to bring your verification documents (a list of acceptable documents can be found on the George Fox website). Email Kelly Peterson at kpeterson@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Auditions for the performing arts department’s fall production Oliver! The Musical are taking place Tuesday, Sept. 6.
We are looking for an energetic cast of 10 to 25 performers to play a variety of larger-than-life roles, so have fun with it! Signs-ups and audition information can be found on the Wood-Mar Auditorium door on the third floor of EHS. We hope to see you there!
Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Color Run is at 6 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 2! We are kicking off the year with this annual event in front of HMS. Grab your free T-shirt and run through the balloon arch and color with your friends.
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.
Coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
With construction on the new chapel set to begin, please be mindful of your surroundings as you make your way around campus.
When walking through campus, please use the Crisman Crossing bridge instead of the Wheeler bridge or the Wheeler access road (Amphitheater Way). All trails in the canyon leading north of the Wheeler access road will be closed until further notice.
Please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Please keep these registration reminders in mind these next couple of weeks:
Please submit the Request Permission to Add a Class form for the following scenarios:
View our MyGeorgeFox Instructions for guidance on how to add and drop classes yourself. If you need advice on your class schedule, contact your CAP coach.
FashioNXT is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s production on Oct. 8. Time magazine has called this the No. 1 fashion production outside of New York.
If you are majoring in business, marketing, art, graphic design, or tech, and you have an interest in the fashion industry, I would strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.
We have had several George Fox students internship at FashioNXT in the past and truly enjoy their experience. Here are some of the opportunities to gain experience at FashioNXT:
If you are interested, please contact:
Tito Chowdhury
tito@fashionxt.com
503-756-1412
Wade Witherspoon
Employer Relations Manager, Career & Academic Planning Center
University Recreation is excited to welcome you into our recreational facility and programs this year! Students and employees must sign a waiver each year in order to use the Hadlock Student Center.
Please visit this link to sign the waiver for this academic year. The waiver resets on July 1 of every year.
Questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
The Office for Spiritual Life is hosting Life Groups this fall (the weeks of Sept. 19 through Nov. 7). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship.
Groups meet weekly (for eight weeks) for 60 to 90 minutes. This fall, our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom. Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life will also be spiritual life-credit eligible. To sign up, please fill out this form by Wednesday, Sept. 14.
In the meantime, feel free to check out our GFU SpiL Instagram posts to see descriptions of each Life Group’s theme or topic of study. Most groups will begin the week of Sept. 19. Your group leader will contact you with additional details by the Friday prior to the start of your group.
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
The Margaret Fell Scholars Program invites you to its “Fell Kickoff” dinner and orientation for returning students, early applicants and anyone interested in the program (both theology and non-theology majors are welcome!). We’ll meet at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Newbergundian Bistro (203 Villa Road).
The program provides an annual scholarship, multi-year fellowship, many books, and unique pastoral development. Come and learn more about the program! Check out this flier to get details about Thursday’s event, and contact Sunggu Yang at syang@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
The School of Theology invites all – theology and non-theology students – to its fall semester kickoff and new student welcome chapel (“Living Water Worship”)! We’ll gather from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, in Canyon Commons 102.
There will be amazing music, talk, and prayerful moments. Of course, lunch is provided, and you’ll get chapel credit. Come, taste the goodness of the Lord! Check out this flier to learn more, and contact Sunggu Yang at syang@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Mail Services will have extended hours this week only. All employees, departments and students will be able to pick up your packages between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Mail Services is located in the Roberts Center and can be accessed from the doors on the East Sherman Street side. If you have any questions, please reach out to Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
The Crescent, George Fox University’s student-run newspaper, is hiring for the 2022-23 school year!
Working for The Crescent is a great opportunity for students who are interested in exploring journalism, improving their writing skills, and working to inform the George Fox community. Not a writer? We are also hiring photographers, a social media manager, and an illustrator!
If you are interested in any of these positions, apply here. Applications close at midnight on Saturday, Sept. 10. Email asccrescent@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!
With construction on the new chapel set to begin, please be mindful of your surroundings as you make your way around campus.
When walking through campus, please use the Crisman Crossing bridge instead of the Wheeler bridge or the Wheeler access road (Amphitheater Way). All trails in the canyon leading north of the Wheeler access road will be closed until further notice.
Please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu with any questions.
