Come to our autism awareness run on Nov. 28

Thursday, November 18th, 2021

The autism awareness group is organizing an event at the football stadium for the Sunday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 28). The event will include a run around the track, listening to speakers, passing out fidgets, and more to raise money for Autism Awareness. We will meet from 1 to 4 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Gavin Schippers at gschippers20@georgefox.edu.

Announcement about laundry machine maintenance process

Thursday, November 18th, 2021

If you live on campus, please read through these brief details so that you know what action steps to take if you encounter a problem with a washer or dryer.

If the issue you are experiencing is an emergency (i.e., there is active smoke, a fire, or a constant leak of water), please call Campus Public Safety (503-554-2090). They will assist in determining if there is a safety issue present that needs to be addressed immediately.

If the issue you are experiencing is not an emergency (i.e., the heating element is not working, the washer is not draining, or the machine will not start), please email University Housing (housing@georgefox.edu) with details of the issue and the exact machine experiencing the issues (some locations have multiple machines). They will assist in scheduling maintenance for the machine as needed.

If you have additional questions about this process, please connect with Residence Life staff or a member of the University Housing team.

Bruin Community Pantry closed for Thanksgiving break

Thursday, November 18th, 2021

The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Friday, Nov. 26. The food bank will reopen on Monday, Nov. 29.

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

Announcement about library hours during Thanksgiving holiday

Thursday, November 18th, 2021

The Murdock Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, and will also be closed Nov. 25-27, reopening at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. The 24-hour space will remain open during the holiday break.

Questions? Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

Please be considerate of Friday @ Fox guests while parking today

Thursday, November 18th, 2021

Today (Friday) is Friday @ Fox, so please be mindful of our guests and avoid parking in the Stevens lot in order to provide them with plenty of spaces to park.

If you have questions, contact Lauren Hill (hilll@georgefox.edu) in the undergraduate admissions office.

Learn more about Northern Ireland study abroad opportunity on Dec. 6

Thursday, November 18th, 2021

Adventure awaits in Belfast, Northern Ireland! Have you heard that George Fox now has a signature study abroad program in this beautiful country? Want to learn more about it? Of course you do!

Come chat with David, Lynn and Anna about this incredible new opportunity. You will find us at a table outside Klages on Monday, Dec. 6, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., where we will have hot chocolate and tea. You can also enter a drawing to win $10 gift cards to Coffee Cottage or a grand prize of $250 (to go toward the airline ticket to Belfast).

Worried that studying abroad is too expensive? Don’t be! Your cost for the term in Northern Ireland is the same as George Fox tuition, room and board, and you keep all your financial aid and scholarships.

This program is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors. Check out our website for more information, and come share a cup of hot chocolate or tea with us to learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Share what you are thankful for

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

As we look ahead to Thanksgiving, the human resources office would like to share moments of gratitude with our community. Join us and let us know what you are thankful for here!

Your thoughts will be shared in slide-show and email form throughout next week leading up to Thanksgiving. Questions? Email HR at hr@georgefox.edu.

Join us today for coffee and donuts at financial aid’s ‘Help Me Hangout’

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

We get it: You have a lot going on at the moment. The Thanksgiving holiday is right around the corner, followed by finals and the end of the semester. But alas, it is also time to start thinking about your financial aid for next year (or even next semester).

The good news is, we want to help! The financial aid office is offering a “Help Me Hangout” in Canyon Commons 101 from 8:30 a.m. to noon today (Thursday). We will have coffee, donut holes from Sesame Donuts, and cookies for anyone who stops by.

Whether you have a quick question about financial aid, need help with your FAFSA, or are looking for scholarship applications, we want to see you. You can pop in for a quick minute as you’re passing through, or you can sit with us and work while you wait between classes.

Grab a roommate or friend, your laptop, and come see us so you can get your financial aid taken care of for next year and enjoy your upcoming break!

Questions? Contact Soren Sweet at ssweet@georgefox.edu.

Pfizer vaccine and booster available tomorrow

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

Get your Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine/booster tomorrow (Friday) at the Health and Counseling Center. Please call us at 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment, as supply is limited. We are open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hadlock closed for Thanksgiving holiday

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

Please note that the Hadlock Student Center will be closed from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28, at which time we will reopen for normal hours of operation.

Related group exercise programs, intramural sports, and other reoccurring events will not be occurring during this time. Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join hiking and biking trips this weekend

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

The weather forecast for this weekend is 50 and partly sunny! Consider joining University Recreation for biking and hiking trips. We are also hosting a campfire and s’more roasting social tonight in the canyon.

Here are the details for upcoming trips and activities:

Have any questions? Please reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Make note of Bridge Cafe’s updated hours

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

The hours of operation for the Bridge Cafe will be adjusted starting today (Thursday). The new hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the exception of next Wednesday, Nov. 24, when we will be closing at 3 p.m. due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

We will also be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25-26.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.

Serve city of Newberg and get SpiL credit Saturday

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

On Saturday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 4, we will partner with the city of Newberg to serve our community through yard work to restore South Springbrook Road.

On both Saturdays, we will be meeting at the spiritual life office at 8 a.m., and then shuttle over together. We plan on heading back to George Fox around 11 a.m. 

RSVP through this Google Form. Each Saturday you volunteer for will count toward one SpiL credit.

Questions? Email Cassie or Dayana at cassiej18@georgefox.edu or dcaamalperez18@georgefox.edu.

Need a massage? Get one from a DPT student on Monday

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a doctor of physical therapy student and receive free stress management advice!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students ($15), employees and community members ($20). We are offering 25-minute massages from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, in the new Medical Sciences Building, located at 448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg.

We will be taking all the current precautions related to the delivery of healthcare during COVID-19.

All proceeds will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome. You can register here.

Questions? Contact Desiray Anderson (danderson20@georgefox.edu).

Celebrate Bailemos Friday night in Canyon Commons

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

¡Bailemos! Let’s dance! Join Student Activities in Canyon Commons from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 19, for Bailemos as we celebrate Latinx culture through music, dance and food!

Beyond Friday, here is what’s coming up …

  • Winter Formal: Saturday, Dec. 4, 8-10 p.m., Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
  • Holiday Hangout: Friday, Dec. 10, Quad & Stevens Center
    5-7 p.m.: Art Walk Bingo
    7-9 p.m.: Christmas Activities & Art Market

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join imposter syndrome panel event tomorrow night

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

Join us at 7 p.m. tomorrow night (Thursday) in Canyon Commons to listen to some of our incredible faculty, including Stephanie Lopez, Rebecca Hernandez and Jesse Cetz, as they share their experiences with feeling like they’re not good enough.

What happens when they feel “impostorism”? How do they process the feeling? We’ll get to hear their firsthand stories and some of their suggestions on how to build your confidence in work and academic environments.

Questions? Contact Victoria Prieto at vprieto17@georgefox.edu.

Help with Operation Christmas Child this week

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

This week (Nov. 15-22) is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child.

Operation Christmas Child is a national event that invites you to pack shoeboxes with items for children in need. These boxes get sent and delivered to children in countries all around the world. Many churches in the local area participate and serve as places where you can drop off your shoeboxes for sending out.

For more information about Operation Christmas Child, including what to pack in the shoeboxes, please visit this website.

Questions? Contact Kaliah Antin at kantin19@georgefox.edu.

Come to yoga night at Hadlock tonight

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

The Kinesiology Club will be hosting a yoga night tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. in the large exercise studio in Hadlock.

Take some time to de-stress, relax, and get your body and mind right with some restorative yoga techniques. Students, faculty and staff are all welcome to join, and snacks will be provided.

We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Jared Miller at jmiller20@georgefox.edu.

Important reminder from student life office about social media, civility, bias and harassment

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

We want to remind all of us about the expectations of living in a Christ-centered community that honors kindness, grace, and civility as important values. We believe that all people are of great worth and value in the eyes of God and seek to increasingly become a campus characterized by loving support of one another.

Cultural humility means that we seek to understand and appreciate others, also created in the image of God, who are different from ourselves. Language and/or behavior that relies on stereotypes or is demeaning toward individuals or groups is absolutely unacceptable for George Fox students and employees, whether it occurs in person, through social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) or anonymously.

Violations of these expectations are taken very seriously by the university, especially when directed at another because of their race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disabilities. We want to remind everyone that George Fox has harassment, discrimination, and bias-related incident policies that can be viewed here.

Any incidents of harassment, discrimination or bias should be reported immediately to the student life office. We would also encourage community members to hold one another accountable for what we say and do in this important area.

May God enable each of us to be more and more like Jesus in the way we treat one another!

Take part in ‘Wood Ministry’ service opportunity this Saturday

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

Come volunteer to chop/stack wood for veterans, the elderly, and disabled persons this Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. We will be meeting next to the George Fox baseball stadium.

If you’re interested in serving, you can sign up here.

If you have any questions, emai, Aric Bergers at abergers18@georgefox.edu.