Come to going-away reception for Guadalupe García McCall this Friday

Monday, April 25th, 2022

One of our wonderful writing professors, Guadalupe García McCall, is sadly leaving George Fox. As such, the Department of Language and Literature is throwing a going-away reception for her this Friday, April 29, in Canyon Commons 101.

The reception will start at 11:30 a.m., and a short program will begin at noon. All are invited to come and say goodbye to Guadalupe.

Contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have.

Copies of ‘The Wineskin’ are out now

Monday, April 25th, 2022

Copies of The Wineskin, the university’s literary and art journal, are available in most buildings on campus! Be sure to grab one!

Questions? Contact Jaime Miller at jmiller18@georgefox.edu.

Make plans to attend Baccalaureate this Friday in Bauman Auditorium

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

The university pastors invite all graduating seniors and their guests to attend the undergraduate Baccalaureate service from 7 to 8:15 p.m. this Friday, April 29, in Bauman Auditorium.

Baccalaureate is the first event of commencement festivities and the final worship service for the graduating class. During this service, we will celebrate God’s work in the lives of our students, hear from our graduates, worship God together, and commission our graduates with prayers of blessing. Attire for the event is business casual.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2320.

Join farewell reception for Abigail Favale on Wednesday afternoon

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

Abigail Favale has been a beloved member of the George Fox community as a student, alumna, faculty member and now dean since arriving on campus as a student in 2001. This summer she’ll be leaving the university to take an exciting new role at the University of Notre Dame. She will be missed by many here.

Please come to Abigail’s farewell reception at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, in the Stevens Center Atrium. Light refreshments and cake will be served.

Questions? Contact Jane Sweet at jsweet@georgefox.edu.

ARC is available for appointments during finals week

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is open during finals! Make your appointments before the time slots are filled!

We will be open during our normal hours, from 1 to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday. We will be closed for a staff party from 6 to 8:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday).

Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson at hjackson@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock posts hours for commencement weekend and summer

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

The Hadlock Student Center will be open this summer from May 2 through Aug. 19. Hours will be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hadlock will be closed Saturdays and Sundays, as well as for Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Hadlock will also be open commencement weekend, April 29 through May 1, for normal hours of operation (6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday).

If you have questions about summer hours or other details, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Support sociology seniors at Wednesday’s research poster presentation event

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

Please join the Department of Sociology for our senior research poster presentation this Wednesday, April 27, from noon to 2 p.m. in the EHS Atrium. You can join any time during that time frame. Enjoy light refreshments while browsing research posters that interest you.

Following is the list of presentations:

  • Aubrey Baker & Abbie Sol: “The Imposter Phenomenon Among Undergraduate Students at George Fox University”
  • Madison Burch & Amber Jewell: “The Effects of Early Education on College Success Among Undergraduate Students at George Fox University”
  • Matasina Childress, Camille Fievez & Bethany Schmidt: “Marriage Attitudes Among Undergraduate Students at George Fox University”
  • Dayven Hayes, Jayce Lien & Audrey Wojnarowisch: “Juvenile Justice: Comparing Differences in Social Support Strategies Among Youth Intervention Programs”
  • Ash Lingbloom: “Identity Development of Queer Students in the Religious Climate of George Fox University”
  • Krista Mulkey & Victoria Prieto: “The Effects of Political Climate on Art Museum Exhibits”
  • Tyler Neissl & Matthew Phillip: “How Does GFU Impact the Christian Faith Among Student-Athletes?”
  • Nancy Romero: “Diversity in Higher Education: Social Media Content Analysis”

Questions? Please contact Young-IL Kim at ykim@georgefox.edu.

Check out senior art students’ work in both galleries this week

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

View our senior art students’ thesis work in the Minthorne and Lindgren galleries this week (April 25-29). An opening reception will be held in both galleries at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, but the shows will be available to viewers all week.

The artist talks will start in the Lindgren Gallery (in Bauman) at 4 p.m.; the group will then move over to Minthorne Gallery (in Hoover) at 4:30 p.m.

This week’s shows will feature the works of our following seniors: Arianna Shukle, Izzy Dixon, Moisés Kraft, Emma Schmitt, Corrie Patton and Savannah Landis.

Contact Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu for more information.

Win home-baked cookies for taking intramurals survey

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

As the 2021-22 intramural sports seasons come to an end, we are asking for input from our George Fox community. Have a new sport you want us to play? Ideas for how we can improve? We would value and welcome feedback from everyone (participants and non-current participants alike).

After completing this survey, enter your email for a chance to win free home-baked chocolate chip cookies (made with love)!

Questions? Email Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu.

Help UREC’s GroupX program and win coffee

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

University Recreation is asking for your feedback about our GroupX (group fitness) classes, so that we can continue to improve our program!

We would value your input, whether or not you have participated in GroupX. Take the survey here. Four lucky survey takers will be randomly chosen to win a Chapters gift card!

If you have questions, please contact Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu.

Portland Writing Center offers writing consultations over summer

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

The Portland Writing Center will be offering writing consultations for all students taking summer classes (both graduate and undergraduate). You can read more about it in our newsletter.

Questions? Contact Hannah Lee at hlee17@georgefox.edu.

Come say farewell to Peggy Gibbons at reception on Thursday

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

Please join us as we say farewell and best wishes to Peggy Gibbons, assistant professor of social work, between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, in Roberts 215. Light refreshments will be served. All are invited to come celebrate the impact Peggy has had on our community. Swing by when you can!

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Check out the latest issue of ‘The Crescent’ at noon today

Sunday, April 24th, 2022

Happy end of the semester! The academic year’s 12th and final issue of The Crescent, George Fox’s student-run newspaper, publishes today (Monday).

Visit our website at noon for a variety of articles to read on campus and Newberg happenings! In the meantime, check out our site to read articles from previous issues, and follow us on Instagram for updates.

Contact us at asccrescent@georgefox.edu with any questions.

See our students’ work at Engineering Expo this afternoon

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

Please attend the university’s annual Engineering Spring Expo this afternoon (Friday) between 3:30 and 5 p.m. in the Maker Hub. The expo showcases the work of our computer science and engineering students through research posters and their capstone projects.

Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu for more information. See you there!

Apply now for fall 2022 photography intern positions

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

Do you love photography? Want to make money with a camera? Lucky you! Our photography team in the marketing communications office is looking for two awesome students to join our photography team next year.

We have two available positions for you to help contribute marketing content to our social media platforms, print material, website and more.

Apply today on Handshake, and contact Chris Low at clow@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Graduating students can purchase Hadlock summer membership

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

Graduating students are eligible to purchase a Hadlock Student Center membership for summer 2022. Summer hours will begin on Monday, May 2, and extend through Wednesday, Aug. 19.

Summer hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hadlock will be closed Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer, as well as Memorial Day and Independence Day.

A membership is required to use the Hadlock Student Center facility, but no membership is needed in order to rent outdoor equipment during the summer. Summer memberships are $75 and valid through Aug. 19. Current undergraduate students that are enrolled for the fall semester receive a free Hadlock membership for the entire summer.

If you would like to set up a time to purchase a membership, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Make plans to participate in annual Health and Wellness Week in May

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

George Fox’s DPT program will host its annual Health and Wellness Week May 16-21. Events this year include a Mediterranean diet “taster” and educational session, and the “annual” PT exam (where you have measures of fitness tested as well as vital signs). You can also join in on one of our several fitness class offerings, or attend the spine care class.

All events are free to the George Fox community, friends and family. To learn about what we are offering, go here. If you have any questions, or wish to sign up for a session, please email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu. Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible.

Come to the last Volleyball Club meeting of the semester tonight

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

We would like to invite all George Fox students to the last volleyball club meeting of the semester. It will take place in Hadlock at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday). Everyone is welcome to join, even if you don’t know how to play.

If you would like more information, email the club leader at mkiley19@georgefox.edu or follow @gfuvolleyballclub on Instagram. We hope to see you there!

Swing by Stevens Center this afternoon to wish Phil Smith well in retirement

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

Phil Smith, professor of philosophy, is retiring after 30 years of teaching and service at the university. Come celebrate Phil by joining us for an open house reception from 3 to 4 p.m. today (Friday) in the Stevens Center Atrium.

Light refreshments will be served. Please come wish Phil the best in his next adventures!

Questions? Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu.

‘Gearage Sale’ has been extended through April 28

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

The “Gearage Sale” event at the Hadlock Student Center is being extended through Thursday, April 28! You can shop the sale anytime that Hadlock is open. Items remaining include backpacks, travel bags, stand-up paddleboards, sleeping bags, climbing shoes, chalk bags, basketballs and more.

Please stop by whenever you’d like. Proceeds support a student financial assistance fund and improvements to the Hadlock Rental Center.

Have any questions? Please email Sam Nofziger at snofziger20@georgefox.edu.