Have shoulder pain? Have PT students check it out

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the shoulder. If you have a problem with your shoulder or upper arm, our lab is the place to be!

Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to take care of your condition. 

We will be taking all the current precautions related to the delivery of healthcare during COVID-19, which includes:

  • Our students using face shields and masks
  • Volunteers and students being organized in stations that provide physical distance from others
  • All participants being screened for symptoms prior to participation

Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session Tuesday, Sept. 15, between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

Please email or call Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up.

Weekly outdoor Bible study of Ephesians kicks off today

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

George Fox’s Cultural Enterprise is hosting a weekly outdoor Bible study on Wednesdays in September and October at noon in the amphitheater. The first gathering is today (Wednesday).

Joseph Clair and 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: a stirring call to faith and faithfulness and the formation of a radically new kind of community in Christ.

This event is open to anyone. COVID-19 protocols will be in place, so please wear your mask and observe distancing guidelines.

Please do not park in surrounding neighborhoods

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

The Campus Public Safety Office has been receiving many calls from neighbors about all the student cars parked in the neighborhoods surrounding the school. Please help us by being considerate of our neighbors when you park.

Parking in the neighborhoods is off limits. You must park only where your permit allows or your car will be ticketed.

If you are unsure of where your permit allows you to park, please look at the parking brochure or stop by the Campus Public Safety office so we can assist you.

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

Get the word out about new alumni business directory

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

This fall, the Office of Alumni Relations is creating an alumni-owned business directory to promote and support Bruin businesses in the area (West Coast).

The directory will be listed on the alumni website, included in all communications, and highlighted on social media. The purpose is to keep alumni-owned businesses in front of the broader alumni community so together we can support each other through this COVID-19 pandemic.

Please refer alumni-owned businesses by filling out this form, or share this link with business owners. Please share this opportunity with as many alumni as you can. Together we Stand Tall!

Thanks!

Contact Sara Reamy with any questions you may have (sreamy@georgefox.edu or ext. 2118).

Sign up for a Life Group to earn SpiL credit

Monday, August 31st, 2020

It’s time to sign up for a fall semester Life Group!

Life Groups are offered by the Office for Spiritual Life as a weekly time of Bible study, fellowship and prayer. Groups led by a graduating senior or a post-college leader and are all male, all female or co-ed.

Fall groups are nine weeks in length, starting the week of Sept. 7. This fall all Life Groups will be either Zoom groups or hybrid groups. Hybrid groups will meet via Zoom or may occasionally meet outdoors as the weather, state and university regulations and participant comfort permit.

Throughout the pandemic, students can earn SpiL credit for participating in Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life in order to encourage engagement in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community.

Life Groups are overseen by the Office of Spiritual and Intercultural Life, which is passionate about providing students the opportunity to be spiritually nurtured in intentional communities focused on intimacy with God and spiritual formation.

Questions? Email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

ARC is open for the fall semester

Monday, August 31st, 2020

Need help writing a paper, staying on top of your assignments, or preparing for tests? Come to the Academic Resource Center (ARC), where you will find students helping students. Through one-on-one consultations, trained peer consultants can help you become a better reader, writer, and learner.

We are now open for appointments Monday through Thursday between 1 and 10 p.m. and Friday between noon and 4 p.m. This semester we are offering both physically distanced, in-person appointments and virtual appointments over Zoom.

All appointments occurring after 7 p.m. will be over Zoom AND all appointments with Gabriela or Hannah will be over Zoom. If you would like an in-person consultation, be sure to make an appointment before 7 p.m. with any other consultant.

You can see our availabilities and schedule an appointment online at arcschedule.georgefox.edu.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu

Sign up for virtual trivia night

Monday, August 31st, 2020

Join Student Activities this Friday, Sept. 4, for a session of virtual trivia via Zoom for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! There will be four 15-minute rounds beginning at 7 p.m.

Sign up here. Please contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join Catholic Campus Fellowship for s’mores Sept. 10

Monday, August 31st, 2020

Come by the Campfire Pavilion in the canyon between HMS and the suites Thursday, Sept. 10, between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. to enjoy Catholic fellowship and build connections within your community!

We will have a campfire going with s’mores and the ability to meet other Catholic students for a ride to Mass or opportunities for serving our community through St. Peter Parish.

Contact Kirsten Van Dyke at kvandyke18@georgefox.edu for any questions.

All invited to weekly outdoor Bible studies

Monday, August 31st, 2020

George Fox’s Cultural Enterprise is hosting a weekly outdoor Bible study on Wednesdays in September and October at noon in the amphitheater. The first gathering is tomorrow (Wednesday).

Joseph Clair and 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: a stirring call to faith and faithfulness and the formation of a radically new kind of community in Christ.

This event is open to anyone. COVID-19 protocols will be in place, so please wear your mask and observe distancing guidelines.

Come say farewell to Austin O’Donnell today

Monday, August 31st, 2020

The Office of Student Life would like to extend a special thanks to Austin O’Donnell for his continual good work in caring for this community, specifically in his role as our summer RA.

We would like to invite you to drop by the student life office (entrance located on the side of Hadlock) today (Tuesday) between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to say farewell.

COVID-19 care, concerns and reporting

Sunday, August 30th, 2020

As we all work and live together, it is especially crucial that everyone understands the processes for reporting concerns and cases related to COVID-19.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these processes:

Questions? Email COT@georgefox.edu.

Please avoid dumping garbage in recycling bins

Sunday, August 30th, 2020

The sunny yellow lids on the bins in the outside enclosures are for recycling only. Please avoid dumping garbage in the recycling bins because it contaminates the entire bin. If trash has been mixed into the recycling, the entire bin must be taken to the landfill.

The recycling bins are a commingled service, so recyclables can be mixed together. View the full list of what can be recycled

Recycling not only reduces the use of raw resources, it also reduces what is taken to landfills and saves the university money in garbage fees. Thank you for making a positive impact on our world!

Apply for student government positions

Sunday, August 30th, 2020

Student government is looking to fill positions for the upcoming year, including:

  • Marketing director
  • Senior class representative
  • Four freshman class representatives

To apply, fill out this Google Form. Applications close on Sep. 1.

If you have questions, please drop by the student government office in the Hadlock Student Center (room 116) or email Meredith Green (mgreen17@georgefox.edu) or Mark Giese (mgiese18@georgefox.edu).

Eat tasty snacks and meet great people at open house event this week

Sunday, August 30th, 2020

Students, we’re so excited to have you on campus! A number of academic departments and offices are hosting open houses on weekdays from 3 to 4 p.m. through this Friday, Sept. 4, so students can meet professors and staff and enjoy some awesome snacks.

The George Fox community is full of incredible people, and we can’t wait for you to get to know them! Check out the open house map here.

Wanted: Undergrad or grad students who do not weight-lift

Sunday, August 30th, 2020

Undergraduate and grad students who do not weight lift are wanted for an eight-week strength training study.

Your time commitment: pretest session, training program twice a week for eight weeks (approximately 20 minutes per session), and a post-test session. A small honorarium will be offered for completing the study.

Contact Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu) for details.

Attend an info session about studying abroad next year

Sunday, August 30th, 2020

Veritas Christian Study Abroad is hosting weekly info sessions throughout September and October that provide an overview of their study abroad programs for 2021-2022.

Questions? Contact the Center for Study Abroad at studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

Parking citations start today, including for parking in off-campus neighborhoods

Sunday, August 30th, 2020

Campus Public Safety has been giving out parking warnings all last week to educate students on where they can park. Beginning today (Monday), we will begin issuing real citations with fines for parking violations. Please speak with our officers if you have parking or campus safety concerns.

This includes citations for parking in off-campus neighborhoods. You must park only where your permit allows or your car will be ticketed. Please help us by being considerate of our neighbors when you park.

If you are still uncertain about where your permit allows you to park, please review the parking brochure.

Still have parking questions or problems? Come see us at the Campus Public Safety office if:

  • You are unclear about where your permit allows you to park
  • You registered your vehicle before Aug. 12 and haven’t received your permit
  • You are a commuter and haven’t received either your permit or a confirmation email with a temporary parking permit

The Campus Public Safety office is located on Meridian Street in the Stevens Center parking lot.

You can also contact the Campus Public Safety office at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

Applications open for student newspaper

Sunday, August 30th, 2020

Do you want to get paid to help students stay connected and have a creative outlet for your writing, photography or art?

Applications are open to work on George Fox’s student newspaper, The Crescent, in the 2020-2021 school year. To apply, just send a short introduction and any samples of your work to asccrescent@georgefox.edu. Applications close Sunday, Sep. 6 at midnight.

Questions? Email asccrescent@georgefox.edu.

Earn SpiL credit for attending church live streams on campus today

Saturday, August 29th, 2020

Because the university is asking students to stay on campus for the first weeks of school, the Office for Spiritual Life is extending you the opportunity to enjoy worship with your church community right here on campus. In addition, for the first five weeks of the semester, we are offering SpiL credit for attending each of these on-campus live stream gatherings.

As space is limited in each location, reserve your spot in the iAttended app, where you will also find the on-campus location for each gathering. We will watch the occupancy limits and open up additional rooms if needed. By way of reminder, our current university policy restricts group singing on campus.

Join the following congregations in celebrating the goodness of God today (Sunday):

  • First Presbyterian: 10:30 a.m.
  • Grace Baptist Church: 9 a.m.
  • Imago Dei: 10 a.m.
  • Journey Church: 10 a.m.
  • Newberg Friends Church: 10:30 a.m.
  • Northside Christian Church: 10 a.m.
  • Northwest Christian Church: 9:30 a.m.
  • Red Hills Church: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
  • Rockpoint Church: 11 a.m.
  • Sherwood Friends Church: 10 a.m.
  • Village Church: 11 a.m.
  • Wayside Friends Church: 5 p.m.

Questions? Email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

New Adirondack chairs placed on the quad

Friday, August 28th, 2020

To allow for more outdoor seating, new Adirondack chairs have been placed on the quad. Please leave the chairs where you found them, and do not move them.