Attend superhero-themed Dungeons & Dragons one-shot event today

Friday, November 13th, 2020

Join Comic Book Club and Critical Hit club for a superhero-themed Dungeons & Dragons one-shot game today (Saturday) at noon in the Foxhole! Pizza and drinks will be provided.

This event is open to all skill levels. Even if it’s your first time, we invite you to attend!

Don’t miss out on this fun event! Please RSVP by filling out this Google Form.

Questions? Contact Ethan Whitted (ewhitted17@georgefox.edu).

Turkey Trot, Holiday Market and Food Drive/Raffle tomorrow

Thursday, November 12th, 2020

Tomorrow (Saturday) is a big day! We’ve got the Turkey Trot, Holiday Market and Food Drive/Raffle in the Stevens Center from 9 a.m. to noon.

  • Turkey Trot: Come walk, trot or run a 1K or 5K with us! Free snacks, shirts and prize giveaways will be waiting for you at the finish line. Bring some friends, and wear your mask. Reserve your spot.
  • Holiday Market: Support George Fox art and design majors and get your holiday shopping done early at our Holiday Market on the third floor of Stevens.
  • Food Drive/Raffle: Whether you’re signed up for the Turkey Trot or just planning to browse the Holiday Market, we invite you to bring an item to donate to the Bruin Community Pantry. For each item you donate, you’ll get a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes, including an REI gift card, a Hydro Flask, and a Fitbit. The raffle will be held at noon in Stevens.

Questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.

Attending School with ADHD: Conversation and tips for success

Thursday, November 12th, 2020

Do you have ADHD? It can be a huge struggle in academic settings. Come hear from ARC consultant Hannah Lee next Monday, Nov. 16, from 5 to 6 p.m. on Zoom regarding her experience with ADHD in college.

Join the conversation with other students with ADHD and learn tips for academic success! RSVP here to attend and receive the Zoom link. This presentation is sponsored by the ARC and Disability Services.

Questions? Contact Andrea Byerley (abyerley@georgefox.edu).

The Turkey Trot, Holiday Market, and Food Drive/Raffle are almost here!

Thursday, November 12th, 2020

Tomorrow (Saturday) is a big day! We’ve got the Turkey Trot, Holiday Market, and the Food Drive/Raffle in the Stevens Center from 9 a.m. to noon.

Turkey Trot

Come walk, trot, or run a 1K or 5K with us! Free snacks, shirts, and prize giveaways will be waiting for you at the finish line. Bring some friends and wear your mask. Reserve your spot here.

Holiday Market

Support George Fox art and design majors and get your holiday shopping done early at our Holiday Market on the third floor of Stevens.

Food Drive/Raffle

Whether you’re signed up for the Turkey Trot or just planning to browse the Holiday Market, we invite you to bring an item to donate to the Bruin Community Pantry.

For each item you donate, you’ll receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes, including a REI gift card, a Hydro Flask, and a Fitbit. The raffle will be held at noon in Stevens Center.

Questions? Email Student Activities (activities@georgefox.edu).

Student employees: Sign up for direct deposit

Thursday, November 12th, 2020

Do you want your student employment paycheck to automatically be in your bank account on payday? Come by the Human Resources office to sign up for direct deposit before you leave for semester break!

You can either bring a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank that includes your name, account number and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking websites.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, remember that your paycheck will be in the mailroom unless you have put in a request with Mail Services to have your mail forwarded. Be sure to update your mailing address on file on MyGeorgeFox in “Self Service” if this is the case.

Questions? Contact Beth Hampton (bhampton@georgefox.edu).

Listen to a live music performance this Saturday

Thursday, November 12th, 2020

Want to listen to live music? Attend Alison Houglum’s junior recital in Bauman or watch the live stream here this Saturday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m.

If you’d like to listen in person, grab a ticket from the music office, or purchase one at the door (attendance in Bauman is limited to 50 Newberg campus students and faculty).

This recital will feature 30-minutes of classical flute works by Telemann, Hindemith, and more, with a jazz quartet to close the set. We’d love to see you there!

Questions? Contact Alison Houglum (ahouglum18@georgefox.edu).

Free donuts today from Sources of Strength

Thursday, November 12th, 2020

Stop by and grab a free donut anytime today (Friday) between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in front of Murdock Library! Our new Sources of Strength team at Fox is launching a campaign to promote positivity, mental health awareness, and belonging on campus.

Just follow us on Instagram and show the team to get a free treat! Please wear a mask and maintain appropriate physical distancing.

Questions? Contact Karina Stanton (kstanton19@georgefox.edu).

Compete in kickball with the Athletic Training Club and Pre-Med Club

Thursday, November 12th, 2020

The Athletic Training Club and Pre-Med Club are hosting a kickball game on the football field Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10:30 a.m. Individual snacks and drinks will be provided.

If you’re not a member of either club, that’s okay! Come out and pick a team; everyone is welcome! The game will be socially distanced, and please don’t forget to wear a mask.

Questions? Contact Savannah Sexton (ssexton16@georgefox.edu).

Self-Care Night is coming to you

Thursday, November 12th, 2020

Due to the new pause on social activities, Self-Care Night is changing shape. We will now be assembling and delivering self-care goodie bags instead.

We will be delivering the bags directly to you this Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. To sign up for a goodie bag, please email Ashley Martin (amartin18@georgefox.edu) with your name and dorm/house/apartment.

Questions? Contact Ashley Martin (amartin18@georgefox.edu).

Psychology research participation opportunity

Thursday, November 12th, 2020

We are looking for individuals who would be able to participate in our study on people’s experiences of the events that have taken place during 2020. Participation is voluntary and will involve a 30-minute interview over Zoom.

By participating, you will be helping us to understand how people have differed in their experiences and whether or not they have found meaning in 2020.

If you are interested in participating, please sign up here.

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

Attend virtual ‘Silent Sky’ theatre production this weekend

Thursday, November 12th, 2020

This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the George Fox University theatre program has transformed five music practice rooms into five separate, virtual theatre studios in order to bring a live production to your living spaces.

The five separate rooms feature individual mics, cameras, lighting units, projectors, projection screens, costume racks, and props tables. Actors will interact with each other virtually from their separate studios to bring a seamless performance of Silent Sky to life. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

So cozy up with your laptops and various devices and join us for a delightful evening of live, virtual theatre starting today (Friday) through Saturday, Nov. 14, and again on Nov. 19-21 at 7:30 p.m. The final production will take place Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.!

To get more information and purchase tickets, click here. Students, staff and faculty can purchase a ticket for $10, or gather a bunch of people (socially distanced) and watch from a lobby or living room for $25 with a “household ticket.”

Want to try Dungeons & Dragons for the first time? Attend D&D one-shot event

Thursday, November 12th, 2020

Join Comic Book Club and Critical Hit club for a superhero-themed Dungeons & Dragons one-shot game tomorrow (Saturday) at noon in the Foxhole! Pizza and drinks will be provided.

This event is open to all skill levels. Even if it’s your first time, we invite you to attend!

Don’t miss out on this fun event! Please RSVP by filling out this Google Form.

Questions? Contact Ethan Whitted (ewhitted17@georgefox.edu).

Runners: Join free webinar on reducing running-related injuries

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

Join the College of Physical Therapy for a free Zoom webinar, “Three Key Principles to Reduce Running-Related Injuries,” at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20.

Presenting will be Dr. Alison Modafferi, owner and physical therapist at Run the World PT & Performance. This is designed for all runners, whether you are new to running, run recreationally, or are more advanced.

The one-hour virtual presentation will cover three evidence-based principles to help reduce running-related injuries. We will discuss load management, variability and tendon stiffness and how they relate to running and injuries. We’ll also discuss practices to reduce injury risk.

Our reason for hosting? There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding running-related injuries. Together, George Fox University and Run the World have developed a framework backed by research to keep runners healthy.

Sign up by clicking this link. Questions? Contact Dr. Alison Modafferi at amodafferi@georgefox.edu.

Join contemplative worship on Zoom this morning

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

Contemplative Worship will be held over Zoom today (Thursday) from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Anyone is welcome to come!

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Patagonia and marketing research

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

Please take the time to fill out this short survey conducted by a group of marketing research students. The survey is about the clothing company, Patagonia. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Jessyka Evans (jevans17@georgefox.edu).

Disclaimer:

These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Attend presentation on careers in physical therapy

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

Interested in a career as a physical therapist? Join the Exercise Science Club tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m. for a presentation from the School of Physical Therapy.

The meeting will be held both in person in Roberts 117 and over Zoom. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Karlie Stewart (kstewart19@georgefox.edu).

No heat in Ross or Bauman this week due to technical problems

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

If you have a class in Ross or Bauman, be advised that there will be no heat in the buildings this week. A part failed on Friday afternoon, Nov. 6, that affects the heating system.

The part has been ordered but is shipping from the east coast. The repair will be coordinated with an outside vendor, so we do not anticipate heat in the buildings until early next week. Please bundle up if you are in these buildings.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu). Thank you for your patience!

Attend the Turkey Trot, Holiday Market, and Food Drive/Raffle this Saturday!

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

This Saturday, Nov. 14, is a big day! We’ve got the Turkey Trot, Holiday Market, and the Food Drive/Raffle in the Stevens Center from 9 a.m. to noon.

Turkey Trot

Come walk, trot, or run a 1K or 5K with us! Free snacks, shirts, and prize giveaways will be waiting for you at the finish line. Bring some friends and wear your mask. Reserve your spot here.

Holiday Market

Support George Fox art and design majors and get your holiday shopping done early at our Holiday Market on the third floor of Stevens.

Food Drive/Raffle

Whether you’re signed up for the Turkey Trot or just planning to browse the Holiday Market, we invite you to bring an item to donate to the Bruin Community Pantry.

For each item you donate, you’ll receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes, including a REI gift card, a Hydro Flask, and a Fitbit. The raffle will be held at noon in Stevens Center.

Questions? Email Student Activities (activities@georgefox.edu).

Follow ‘The Student Collective’ on Instagram

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

Want to stay connected with The Student Collective, George Fox’s yearbook publication? Follow us on Instagram to participate in the collective story of those at Fox.

Questions? Contact The Student Collective (ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu).

Have a Seal of Biliteracy? Academic credit available for language proficiency

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

Do you hold a Seal of Biliteracy from high school?  If so, George Fox wants to recognize that knowledge and skill with academic credit!

Depending on the state that awarded this credential, it may be worth up to eight upper-division academic credits.

Questions? Please contact Debbie Berhó (dberho@georgefox.edu).