Join in liturgical prayer service tomorrow afternoon

Friday, September 25th, 2020

If you are looking for an opportunity to gather in person for church, join us on Sunday afternoon for a time of prayer, Scripture reading, and fellowship on campus. All are welcome!

We’ll be meeting in the fire pit pavilion tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. Hope you can join us!

Contact Cana Buckley (cbuckley17@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Interested in Joining Kyrie Eastern Orthodox Christian Club?

Friday, September 25th, 2020

Are you looking for a community of Christian believers to learn, share and grow with? Are you interested in learning more about traditional and liturgical Christianity?

We would like to invite you to join Kyrie Eastern Orthodox Christian Club. We’re kicking off the 2020-21 school year with a survey to find out what students are looking for in Kyrie club events and activities. You can fill it out here.

If you would like to receive updates about upcoming events hosted by Kyrie or are looking for more information, please contact Meg Cecil at mcecil17@georgefox.edu.

Check out ARC newsletter for tips and our meme of the week

Thursday, September 24th, 2020

Check out this week’s ARC newsletter for mindfulness and study tips in addition to our meme of the week!

Want to make a writing or academic coaching appointment this week? Email the_arc@gerogefox.edu or visit arcschedule.georgefox.edu

Commuters: Reminder that the FoxHole is open for use

Thursday, September 24th, 2020

Just a reminder that the FoxHole is open for commuters from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m daily via card swipe.

Please honor the occupancy limits, furniture placement (do not move them), and maintain social distancing. 

Questions? Email David M Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

Write a card thanking local firefighters

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020

Let’s show our local firefighters some Bruin love! Pick up a supply package from your RA or come to the decoration station in student life to write a card to a firefighter. You can use our supplies, or your own!

Card drop-off boxes will be located in Hadlock, Canyon Commons, and the library, or you can stop by our booth on the quad tomorrow (Friday) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Questions? Email Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

Attend Voices Conference online next month

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020

The Intercultural Resource Center is hosting the annual Voices Conference at George Fox (fully online) on Friday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. SpIL credit will be offered!

This multicultural leadership conference is open for people from all backgrounds and cultures. Our vision is to create space for students, faculty, staff, and community members to engage in meaningful conversations about being multicultural leaders in an increasingly diverse society.

This year, well-known leaders and speakers Leroy and Donna Barber, Robert Chao Romero, Sunia Gibbs, and Kathy Khang will be leading virtual workshops and discussions regarding social justice, leadership and diversity.

You can register here.

Questions? Contact Victoria Prieto at vprieto17@georgefox.edu or Bryce Coefield at bcoefield@georgefox.edu. Hope to see you there!

All are invited to Third Culture Kids gathering tonight

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

Come enjoy prepackaged snacks and community (not prepackaged) at TCK (Third Culture Kids)! We will be meeting tonight (Wednesday) from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in the IRC backyard (1110 E. Sheridan St). All are welcome to join our multicultural group for good discussions and community!

TCK is a community for missionary kids, international students, business kids, military kids, etc., or anyone interested in missions looking for a community. Throughout the year, we will have a variety of different activities and events with the purpose of creating a space for TCKs to connect, discuss, express, learn and advocate.

Questions? Contact Yana Ramos Cutrim (ycutrim18@georgefox.edu).

Concerned about flu season this year?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

We hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the clear air and sunshine. Today we would like to talk about the importance of getting a flu vaccination this year.

Flu shots reduce the risk of respiratory illnesses and severe complications. Please find out more about the importance and benefits of getting a flu shot in 2020 here.

Please stay tuned for where you can get the vaccine shots in the area. More to come!

Stay healthy and keep the campus safe!

Noon Bible study again meeting in Hoover 105 today

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

Join us today at noon for our ongoing weekly Bible study! We will again be meeting inside (Hoover 105) rather than the amphitheater.

This week, Dominic Done, pastor of Westside: A Jesus Church and professor of applied theology at George Fox, will be diving into Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.

This event is open to anyone, and chapel credit is available for students. COVID-19 protocols will be in place, so please wear your mask.

Do you feel overwhelmed by the surplus of information in the world?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

Join us for Fox @ the Fireside: Navigating the Information Wilderness Part 1, an online panel from 4 to 5 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) with Bryce Coefield (Director of Intercultural Life), Amber Nelson (Clinical Psychology), Brian R. Snider (Engineering & Computer Science) and John Spencer (Education).

We will discuss the challenges of our often overwhelming information environment and consider practical ways to sort through everything we read, see and hear.

We hope that attendees will leave encouraged and empowered to face the information wilderness with confidence and wisdom.

No registration is required. Click here to learn more.

Want to see the live-action ‘Mulan’?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

We will be hosting two showings of the new live-action adaption of Mulan this Friday, Sept. 25, in Bauman Auditorium at 6 and 8:30 p.m.

Space is very limited, so keep an eye out for the Activities Weekly email which will have a link to reserve your seat starting today.

Questions? Email Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

Want to thank local firefighters?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

Let’s show our local firefighters some Bruin love! Pick up a supply package from your RA or come to the decoration station in student life to write a card to a firefighter. You can use our supplies, or your own!

Card drop-off boxes will be located in Hadlock, Canyon Commons, and the library, or you can stop by our booth on the quad this Friday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Questions? Email Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Compost and Landfill Management

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

Hello! As part of our Servant Engineering research, we are looking for responses from anyone who has two minutes to spare.

This survey is intended to improve our understanding of a broad range of demographics and will be used in reducing the waste that ends up in a landfill. Click here to complete the survey. 

Questions? Contact Malachi Tamminga mtamminga18@georgefox.edu. Thank you for your time!

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.

Learn more about studying abroad in Ecuador or Italy

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

Living and Learning will be holding virtual recruiting sessions on Zoom about studying abroad in Ecuador or Italy in 2021-22:

Italy – Live virtual recruiting session

Thursday, Sept. 24, at Noon | Zoom Meeting ID 83866878882

Ecuador – Live virtual recruiting session

Friday, Sept. 25, at Noon| Zoom Meeting ID 88676877858

To join the meeting, go to zoom.us/join and enter the meeting ID. You will be prompted to download and install Zoom if you have not done so already.

Questions? Stop by the Center for Study Abroad or email us at studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu.

Interested in studying abroad in Spain?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

Want to study abroad in Spain? Come to Canyon Commons to meet with the Semester in Spain representative and learn more about Spain as well as their program.

She will be in Canyon Commons on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer any questions or provide more information about the program. Can’t wait to see you there!

Contact studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu for more info.

Survey: COVID-19 Servant Engineering Project

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

The College of Engineering is seeking potential clients for a servant engineering project regarding COVID-19.

If you are an at-risk individual concerned about the spread of COVID-19, please fill out this very short survey.

Questions? Contact Andrew Younglove at ayounglove18@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 the Athletic Training Club meeting this week

Monday, September 21st, 2020

Hey Bruins! The Athletic Training Club has its first meeting of the year this Wednesday (Sept. 23), at 6:30 p.m. in Stevens 207!

If you have an interest in a future career as a health care specialist, this club is for you! We will be learning about a wide variety of careers this year and would love for you to join!

If you have any questions or want to be included in club meeting updates, please email Kelsey Bunker at kbunker17@georgefox.edu.

Interested in career in healthcare? Come to Athletic Training Club meeting

Monday, September 21st, 2020

Hey Bruins! The Athletic Training Club has its first meeting of the year tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. in Stevens 207. If you have any interest in a future career as a healthcare specialist, this club is for you!

We will be learning about a wide variety of careers this year and would love for you to join us. If you have any questions, or want to be included in club meeting updates, please send an email to Kelsey Bunker (kbunker17@georgefox.edu) and she can get you set up!

Join the ARC’s writing and test-taking workshops

Monday, September 21st, 2020

Join the ARC for two Zoom workshop opportunities this week!

Close Reading Writing Assignments Tips & Tricks

  • Today (Tuesday) from 7 to 8 p.m.
  • Hannah Jackson, Advanced Writing Fellows coordinator, will discuss how to navigate the world of college writing, with an emphasis on LIBA 100 papers

Become a Better Test Taker

  • Thursday (Sept. 24) from 7 to 8 p.m.
  • Julia James, associate director of the ARC, will cover several strategies for improving performance on tests

See the list of ARC Workshops for the link to the Zoom sessions.

The sessions will be recorded and a link will be added to the ARC workshops page so they can be viewed later. Note that these sessions are among the “Get Involved” options for LIBA 100.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

Learn about the Deaf community: Deaf Awareness Month

Monday, September 21st, 2020

The Disability Services Office is recognizing Deaf awareness in the month of September. The Deaf community has made amazing contributions to our culture, such as American Sign Language (ASL), a language of its own, which has allowed for communicative doors to be opened.

Did you know there are at least 70 signed languages in the world? Click here to learn more about Deaf culture.