The Fusion Asian American Club is hosting a boba fundraiser next to Klages on Friday, Feb. 25, from noon to 3 p.m.
Enjoy some boba and enter a raffle to win a boba plushie! Profits will go toward funding future events and meetings of the Fusion Asian American Club. We hope to see you there.
If you have questions, contact us at fusion@georgefox.edu or DM us on Instagram (@gfu.fusion).
Have you ever thought about studying abroad in Ecuador or Italy?
Stop by Canyon Commons from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Feb. 23, to talk with Bethany Codding about study abroad opportunities that include engaging classes and amazing trips.
Questions? Send an email to studyabroadcenter@georgefox.ed
Swing by the Hadlock Student Center today (Friday) for University Recreation’s spring “Gearage Sale†from 3 to 7 p.m. Items for sale will include stand-up paddleboards, longboards, sleeping bags, backpacks, daypacks, trekking poles and many accessory items.
Please spread the word about this event to your friends, colleagues and neighbors. Contact Sam Nofziger at snofziger20@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Sadie Hawkins is tomorrow (Saturday)! Look forward to a Dancing with the Stars-themed formal on the Portland Spirit boats.
Don’t forget your ticket, and check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.
Coming Up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Comic Book Club is having a movie night tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207! We will be watching Black Panther in honor of Black History Month and sharing barrier-breaking Black voices in the comic world. Free snacks and juice are provided!
Contact Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu with any questions.
In need of an awesome gift idea or new art project? Well, the Maker Hub has got you covered! The Maker Hub’s HPN Signature Series Mug Press is a professional-grade mug press designed to easily and efficiently heat transfer custom images onto almost any size and shape of mug.
Create the custom mug of your dreams, from small-sized graphics such as names and logos, to full-wrap, edge-to-edge images. Check out this video to see how it works! For more information on how you can make a custom mug, check out the Maker Hub’s Wiki page.
The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers!). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.
Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.
Are you good with numbers, details and people? Are you a whiz at Excel, Word, and all things Google? Would you love a job that’s part-time (10 hours per week) through the school year but full time over the summer?
If you answered yes to all of these questions, the Office of Student Accounts would love to talk to you! We’re looking for a dependable go-getter to add to our stellar work-study crew.
Send your cover letter and resume to Angeleen Umfleet at aumfleet@georgefox.edu today!
Undergraduate students who are living on campus next year: Do you have food allergies and/or sensitivities? Would you like to live with others who also have food allergies, but aren’t sure who they are?
If you complete this short Google Form we can connect you with others on campus who have food allergies and/or sensitivities so you can determine if it would be a good housing match. Complete it soon so we can connect you before housing selection gets underway!
Contact das@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
The Wineskin is accepting submissions! The theme for this semester is “Commonplace,†so send us your best poems, stories, essays, and artwork in that stream of thought; we welcome thematic interpretation.
The editors are open to a wide range of styles and subject matter, but we are particularly looking for work that pushes boundaries and surprises us with its artistic approach and perspective of the world.
All are welcome to submit, including employees and those who are not members of the George Fox community!
Submission Guidelines:
Contact Jaime Miller at jmiller18@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Did you know that we have almost 400 students who receive academic, housing and/or meal plan accommodations through Disability & Accessibility Services? These students have ADHD, dyslexia, IBS, migraines, mental health diagnoses, autism, broken bones, limitations from surgery, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and so many more.
Do you have a disability, diagnosis, or condition that is limiting your access to education, housing, or food services? You can apply for accommodations here to start an individualized accommodation process.
Not sure if you qualify but want to explore further? Check out our department calendar for a time to meet with a representative from our office. You can apply anytime throughout the semester.
If you have any questions, contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.
The university community is invited to Bauman Auditorium for “An Evening of Jazz,†featuring jazz pianist Randy Halberstadt, at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday). Admission is free.
Halberstadt taught at Cornish School of the Arts in Seattle and has performed with jazz luminaries Herb Ellis, Dee Daniels, Bobby Shew, Joe LaBarbera, and many more. He will be performing with the university’s jazz ensemble and faculty jazz combo.
Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.
Wednesday you received an invitation to participate in the National College Health Assessment, a survey we use every three to four years to assess student health behaviors in order to provide better services.
As an incentive to participate:
Look for the email titled “National College Health Assessment” and take the survey today! All information is completely confidential.
Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.
Come hear Mustafa Akyol’s talk, “An Islamic Case for Freedom and Tolerance: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Crisis,†at 6:30 p.m. this Monday, Feb. 21, in Hoover 105.
Mustafa is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, a frequent opinion writer for The New York Times, and the author of multiple books, including Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance (2021). The talk is free and open to the general public.
Questions? Contact Mark Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.
Each year, The Student Collective, George Fox’s yearbook, gives the university community the opportunity to nominate undergraduate students, faculty and staff who have made an impact on them for “Story Portraits,†a special feature included in the publication.
To nominate an individual, fill out this form and submit it to us by today (Thursday).
Questions? Contact Michaella Thoman at mthoman18@georgefox.edu.
Did you know that you can earn spiritual life credit by participating in outdoor recreation trips with UREC? Upcoming trips that offer SpiL credit include the following:
More trips have been added this week! Be sure to look for more information and register by going here.
Have questions? Contact Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.
“We serve Wakanda. And let us not forget, we also serve each other. Together we will always rise.”
The Comic Book Club is hosting a movie night tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207! We will be watching Black Panther in honor of Black History Month and sharing barrier-breaking Black voices in the comic world. Free snacks and juice are provided!
Questions? Contact Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu.
The Hadlock Student Center and Newberg High School are partnering to deliver an epic dodgeball tournament for George Fox students, and we need you to join the fun!
You can register through IMLeagues (where you register for all intramural leagues on campus). The tournament takes place on Saturday, Feb. 26 (time TBD), and the winning team gets $120 to share!
Sign up by Sunday, Feb. 20. Questions? Email Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu.
Hey there fellow Bruins! Come and support your George Fox lacrosse team by coming to our Fan Day at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Austin Sports Complex.
Get a chance to meet the players, learn a bit about the sport, compete to win some Bruin gear, and eat some tasty treats!
We’ll see you there! Contact Julia Quist at jquist18@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Hey Fox students! Volunteer to chop/stack wood for veterans, the elderly and disabled persons this Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Friends Community Cemetery between 9 and 11 a.m. You can sign up here.
We’ll meet in the back of the cemetery (white barn). If you have any questions, email Aric Bergers at abergers18@georgefox.edu.
Come celebrate our faculty’s newest publication with us: Guadalupe GarcÃa McCall’s fifth novel, The Keeper, released on Feb. 8!
In celebration, the library and English department are hosting a Fox at the Fireside at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, in the Murdock Library. Come join us to hear more about The Keeper, ask a published author some questions, and grab a few snacks.
Contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!
