Compete in cornhole tournament this Saturday

Tuesday, November 30th, 2021

Sign up with a partner through IMLeagues for our upcoming cornhole tournament! The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 4. Register by Friday at 11:59 p.m. to participate!

First-place winners will receive an intramural champion shirt, mask, and a place on our intramural champions wall!

Please contact Emiline Bova (ebova19@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Sign up for eSports tournament by Thursday night

Tuesday, November 30th, 2021

Join us remotely or in person at the Wheeler eSports arena for University Recreation’s first eSports event: Super Smash Bros!

If interested, sign up here. To play from home, you will need a Nintendo device. The tournament will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3.

The deadline to sign up is tomorrow (Thursday) at midnight!

Please email Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Come to the Society of Women Engineers’ Kahoot! night tomorrow

Tuesday, November 30th, 2021

The George Fox section of the Society of Women Engineers is hosting its last “Chill with SWE” event tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in the FoxHole.

All are welcome to play Kahoot! and enjoy snacks, and there will be a $15 Target gift card for the Kahoot! champion!

Questions? Email swe@georgefox.edu.

Earn $10 for participation in storytelling research

Tuesday, November 30th, 2021

You have the unique opportunity to participate in research over Zoom for a chance to get a $10 gift card!

Participation would involve two short assessments that involve telling stories and answering questions. Each assessment will take about 20 to 30 minutes. Click here to sign up.

Questions? Contact B. Cameron Stumpf (bstumpf16@georgefox.edu).

Come help city of Newberg at community service event this Saturday

Tuesday, November 30th, 2021

Interested in helping keep your Newberg community clean and looking nice? Volunteer on Saturday, Dec. 4, to do community service and clean up debris along Springbrook Road.

Van transportation is currently TBD, so please use your own transportation and join us by at 8 a.m. The meeting place address is 512 S. Springbrook Road.

Sign up here and come help serve your community! Those who sign up will receive an email about available van transportation if we get a volunteer driver. God bless!

Questions? Contact Aric Bergers at abergers18@georgefox.edu.

Swing by Maker Hub today and Friday to make Christmas Gifts

Tuesday, November 30th, 2021

The Maker Hub is hosting Santa’s workshop events for students and employees who would like to give quality handmade gifts for Christmas this year. Come make custom leather goods, jewelry, linens, keychains and more today (Wednesday), and on Friday, Dec. 3. All tools and materials are provided, free of charge, by the Maker Hub!

After you’ve made your creation(s), join us in the Maker Hub on Monday, Dec. 6, to wrap your workshop gifts, decorate Christmas cookies, eat mac and cheese, and watch Elf. Wrapping paper and food are provided!

We hope you take advantage of these fantastic opportunities:

Workshop Dates

  • Wednesday, Dec. 1, 4 to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 3, 2 to 5 p.m.

Gift-Wrapping Party

  • Monday, Dec. 6, 7 to 9 p.m.
  • Showing of Elf starts at 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact Emily Erickson at eerickson18@georgefox.edu.

Participate in annual Christmas tree lighting today

Monday, November 29th, 2021

Please join us for the annual Christmas tree lighting today (Tuesday) from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. There will be carols, cookies, and hot cider in the Stevens Center’s atrium.

Questions? Contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu.

All invited to chapel events this week

Monday, November 29th, 2021

Please join us this week for chapel on Tuesday morning (Advent chapel) and Wednesday evening (continuing our series in the Gospel of Luke).

We’ll meet at 10:50 a.m. this morning and at 7 p.m. tomorrow night, both in Bauman Auditorium. See you there!

Have fun at CREO paint night tonight in Canyon Commons

Monday, November 29th, 2021

We’re excited to host our next CREO paint night! “Creo” translates to “create’ in Latin. We will have a special Christmas-themed event, and we will be painting wood slices!

Join us at 6 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons 102 & 103 for a fun, relaxing and creative experience. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies will be provided. Just be sure to wear something that you don’t mind getting a little paint on!

Spiritual life credit will be available for this event. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, contact Stephanie Lopez (slopez@georgefox.edu).

Get your tickets for Saturday’s ‘Gatsby Gala’ winter formal

Monday, November 29th, 2021

This weekend is the Gatsby Gala! The winter formal will be from 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville!

There will be hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth, and plenty of dancing! Tickets will be on sale in Canyon Commons Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m., and will also be available in the student life office in Hadlock during office hours through Dec. 3.

Coming Up:

  • Holiday Hangout: Friday, Dec. 10, Quad & Stevens Center
    5-7 p.m.: Art Walk Bingo
    7-9 p.m.: Christmas Activities and Art Market

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Play volleyball for a good cause this Friday night

Monday, November 29th, 2021

Want to play some volleyball for a good cause? We are super excited to host a volleyball tournament to raise awareness of human trafficking. Both students and employees are welcome to participate.

Join us from 7 to 8:30 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 3, for our “Battle for Blue Heart” tournament in the Hadlock Student Center. Spread the word, and use this form to sign up.

Questions? Contact Lyla Roy at lroy21@georgefox.edu.

Swing by Maker Hub tomorrow and Friday to make Christmas presents

Monday, November 29th, 2021

The Maker Hub is hosting Santa’s workshop events for students and employees who would like to give quality handmade gifts for Christmas this year. Come make custom leather goods, jewelry, linens, keychains and more tomorrow (Wednesday) and Friday, Dec. 3. All tools and materials are provided, free of charge, by the Maker Hub!

After you’ve made your creation(s), join us in the Maker Hub on Monday, Dec. 6, to wrap your workshop gifts, decorate Christmas cookies, eat mac and cheese, and watch Elf. Wrapping paper and food are provided!

We hope you take advantage of these fantastic opportunities:

Workshop Dates

  • Wednesday, Dec. 1, 4-6 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 3, 2-5 p.m.

Gift-Wrapping Party

  • Monday, Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m.
  • Showing of Elf starts at 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact Emily Erickson at eerickson18@georgefox.edu.

Join Fencing Club’s foam-padded battle tomorrow afternoon

Monday, November 29th, 2021

Do you have a thirst for glorious battle? The university’s Fencing Club has just the event for you! We are hosting a melee battle with foam-padded weaponry tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4 to 5 p.m. on Hadlock’s third basketball court!

We have swords, shields, axes, spears and more, all safety-padded for reasonable use. Invite your friends and face them head on in the epic fight for honor!

All foam weapons and gear will be provided. There is no cost to attend, and no prior experience is necessary.

Swing by for sparring like you’ve never seen before! If you have any questions, email Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for University Recreation’s outdoor workshops this weekend

Monday, November 29th, 2021

Join University Recreation for two outdoor recreation workshops at the Hadlock Student Center this weekend. These are free and open to students and employees. Invite your friends, and we will see you there!

Have questions? Please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Reminder to schedule an ARC appointment before the slots fill up

Monday, November 29th, 2021

Want help with a paper? Looking for support on how to stay organized and study for tests as finals get closer?

If so, you can book an appointment with the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and finish the semester strong. Be sure to schedule early, because appointments fill up fast this time of year.

Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson (hjackson@georgefox.edu) or visit our website.

Subscribe to the George Fox YouTube channel

Monday, November 29th, 2021

Did you know George Fox University has a YouTube channel? New content is uploaded every week.

Watch students share their experiences at George Fox University through the “Life@Fox” and “Flippin’ Thru My Phone” videos. You can also learn more about programs from our “Fox Fast Facts” series, including our undergraduate, graduate, ADP and digital offerings.

Plus, amazing Christmas content will be coming soon, and you won’t want to miss it!

Please subscribe here to stay up-to-date!

Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.

Come to the Nursing Club’s ugly sweater Christmas party on Dec. 10

Monday, November 29th, 2021

Come join the Nursing Club for some Christmas cheer!

We are hosting an ugly sweater Christmas party from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Roberts Center on Friday, Dec. 10. Tasty holiday food and snacks will be provided, as well as cookie decorating and ornament making.

If you come, please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Bruin Community Pantry.

Happy Holidays from the Nursing Club!

Questions? Contact Kendyl Sandersen at ksandersen19@georgefox.edu.

Check out the biology department’s bioethics chapel tonight

Monday, November 29th, 2021

Join the biology department tonight (Tuesday) for our chapel event! We will be featuring faculty from the theology and biology departments to talk about bioethics. Chapel credit is available, and treats will be provided. We’ll meet at 7 p.m. in EHS 102.

Questions? Contact Lindsay Schell at lschell19@georgefox.edu.

Spring course investigates the history of immigration

Monday, November 29th, 2021

The Department of History and Politics has added a new course for spring semester – HIST 485: Immigration Nation. The U.S. has had more immigrants than any other nation in the history of the world, and this class explores the motivations, contributions, and experiences of immigrants from the colonial period to the present.

The course is open to all interested students and carries no prerequisites. It will meet from 11 to 11:50 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays this spring.

For additional information, please contact Ryan Dearinger (rdearinger@georgefox.edu).

Come to Campus Public Safety building to get your missing items

Sunday, November 28th, 2021

Have you lost something? The lost and found has an abundance of found items, including water bottles, ID cards, prescription eyeglasses, electronic accessories, jewelry, and clothing. We even have a skateboard!

Please stop by the Campus Public Safety building this week to identify your lost item. Items not picked up in a timely manner will be donated to a local charity.

Questions? Email Campus Public Safety at campussafety@georgefox.edu.