Student Activities invites you to send a ‘Valogram’

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Send a loved one a “Valogram” – a Valentine’s Day card and a sweet treat, free of charge!

Stop by our table in Canyon Commons during both lunch and dinner on Monday, Feb. 8, and Tuesday, Feb. 9, to write a Valogram, or fill out our Google Form and we’ll do it for you!

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

Bruin Store closed this Tuesday for inventory

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Bruin Store will be closed all day due to a physical inventory count.

Please visit us online if you need to order something; otherwise, we go back to our normal hours the following day.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

Interested in studying abroad in Ecuador?

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Interested in studying abroad in Ecuador? Meet with Greg Belgum on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons for more information regarding their program and application information.

Questions? Contact the Center for Study Abroad office (studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu).

Need a Valentine’s Day present? Gift boxes for sale

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Do you want to give your friends and loved ones at Fox a Valentine’s Day gift? If so, support George Fox students by purchasing a gift box for only $10 each.

There are three box options available. Visit our Instagram and click on the link in the bio to access our Google Form to purchase one. We have both delivery and pick-up options. Requests are being taken until Monday, Feb. 8.

  • Box Option 1
    • Chocolate rose, chocolate bear,  root beer, teddy bear, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note
  • Box Option 2
    • Mug, mug treat, chocolate rose, filled candy stick, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note
  • Box Option 3
    • Multipurpose tool, teddy bear, assorted chocolate box, root beer, lollipop, Fun Dip, and a personalized note

Questions? Contact Kylie Smith (smithk17@georgefox.edu).

Attend Third Culture Kid Club tomorrow to learn about TCKs

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Join us tonight (Friday) at 8 p.m. via Zoom as we discuss the topic, “What exactly is a TCK?” 

Our hope is that we are able to openly communicate about what it means to be TCKs as we adjust to friendships, classes, and a new culture in college!

All are welcome to join. Contact the Third Culture Kid Club (tckgfu@gmail.com) for the Zoom link.

Attend Stewards of Sustainability Club’s seed-planting party tomorrow

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Join us in starting seeds for our community garden! Come learn how to start seeds in order to get a head start on the growing season. The seed-planting party will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at 3 p.m. behind HMS at the sand volleyball courts.

Gardening gloves are not required, but due to COVID, you can provide your own if needed.

If you have any cardboard boxes that you would like to donate, please strip the tape and packing labels off and bring them to the party. We will use the boxes in preparing the garden for the spring.

Questions? Contact Sydney Schroeder (sschroeder18@georgefox.edu).

Join Catholic Campus Fellowship for game night

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Join the Catholic Campus Fellowship for a game night tonight (Friday) starting at 7 p.m.! Gather in Stevens 101 for tasty snacks, friendly competition, and fellowship.

Questions? Contact Genevieve Wolf (gwolf18@georgefox.edu).

Attend panel discussion: ‘Living Ancient Christianity’

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Curious about traditional Christianity? Bring your questions to a panel of Catholic and Orthodox professors and staff this Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105!

Join us for snacks and to learn about what it’s like to live in the Catholic and Orthodox faiths.

Questions? Contact Genevieve Wolf (gwolf18@georgefox.edu) or Meg Cecil (mcecil17@georgefox.edu).

Stop by Canyon Commons tonight for Clubs Week

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Interested in running, dance, or exercise science? Come by Canyon Commons tonight (Friday) between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. to meet these awesome clubs:

  • Run GFU
  • Predental Club
  • Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Society
  • George Fox Dance Team
  • Disabilities Awareness and Advocacy Club
  • Exercise Science Club

Want to learn more about clubs? Check out our webpage or contact Genevieve Wolf (gwolf18@georgefox.edu).

Attend Zoom reading of the play ‘Hakugame’

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

We invite you to celebrate Skylar Rae’s new play, Hakugame, directed by Lydia Crist, as we encourage the next generation of storytellers. The play will take place via Zoom tomorrow (Saturday) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free.

Hakugame description:

A young prisoner, slated for death, is spared by her executioner under the condition she must become his apprentice. Join us for an unexpected tale of revenge, grit, mortality, and morality where the real enemy lies hidden in plain sight.

Contact Rhett Luedtke (rluedtke@georgefox.edu) for the Zoom link to the reading. See you there!

Story portrait nominations for ‘The Student Collective’ are due tomorrow

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

Know someone with a story that should be heard? Nominate them to be included in the yearbook! Fill out and submit the form on The Student Collective website. Story portrait nominations are due tomorrow (Saturday).

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

Survey: Childcare Needs

Thursday, February 4th, 2021

We know this year has changed childcare needs for many families. The following survey is being conducted to evaluate the current and future childcare needs for our staff and students at George Fox near our main Newberg campus. Take the survey here.

Thank you for your input into the process of determining a possible need for on-campus childcare. 

Questions? Contact Human Resources (hr@georgefox.edu).

Do you know what a TCK is? Attend Third Culture Kid Club tomorrow

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

Join us tomorrow (Friday) at 8 p.m. via Zoom as we discuss the topic “What exactly is a TCK?” 

Our hope is that we are able to openly communicate about what it means to be TCKs as we adjust to friendships, classes, and a new culture in college!

All are welcome to join. Contact the Third Culture Kid Club (tckgfu@gmail.com) for the Zoom link.

Visit more clubs tonight in Canyon Commons

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

Clubs Week is continuing all this week! Come by Canyon Commons tonight (Thursday) between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. to meet the following clubs:

  • Association of Computing Machinery Women’s Chapter
  • Sigma Zeta Science and Math Honor Society
  • KFOX Club
  • Delight Ministries
  • Spikeball Club
  • Ping Pong Club

Want to learn more about clubs? Check out our webpage or contact Genevieve Wolf (gwolf18@georgefox.edu).

Sign up to join a Life Group

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

Students are encouraged to join a Life Group this semester! Sign up here.

Life Groups are led by staff, professors, local pastors and church leaders, and seniors and provide a space for students to gather for weekly prayer, Bible study and fellowship.

Groups typically meet for an hour to 90 minutes. Most groups will begin the week of Feb. 22 and end the week of April 9. Your Life Group leader will contact you with additional details by the Friday prior to the start of your group. 

This spring, all of our groups will be meeting either by Zoom or hybrid. Hybrid groups will meet primarily via Zoom, but may occasionally meet outdoors as the weather, state and university regulations, and participants’ comfort permit.

Throughout the pandemic, Life Groups run through the Office of Spiritual and Intercultural Life will also be eligible for SpiL credit.

Questions? Contact the spiritual life office (spirituallife@georgefox.edu).

Apply to fund your community-building activities during break

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

Planning something fun with your friends for the mid-semester holiday? The community life fund is willing to pay up to $250 for community-building activities, and you may qualify to use it. Apply here!

Questions? Contact Danielle Korthuis (dkorthuis17@georgefox.edu).

Apply to work as a group fitness instructor for HSC

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

Passionate about exercise and wellness? Campus Recreation and the Hadlock Student Center are looking for additional group fitness instructors to join our team!

Instructors lead classes for students and employees of all fitness levels through exercise progressions in their areas of expertise. Instructor positions are open to all current George Fox students, staff and faculty.

Instructors are needed for both in-person and virtual classes. Classes in need of instructors include yoga, core, boot camp, cycle, kickboxing, barre, POUND, HIIT, WERQ, PiYo, TRX, and more!

Don’t see your discipline or interest area listed here? Let us know on the application and we can consider adding a new class. Know of anyone else who would be interested in this opportunity? Please send this information to them.

Click here to apply. 

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Interested in being a chiropractor? Attend guest lecture tonight

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

Interested in pursuing a career as a chiropractor? Join the Exercise Science Club to hear from Dr. David Scheiner of Life Chiropractic College West for an informational meeting tonight (Thursday) at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

Dr. Scheiner will be talking about the program at LCCW and will be available to answer questions. We hope to see you there!

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

Want to exercise outside? Attend George Fox Running Club tomorrow

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

Have you been feeling trapped inside recently? Then consider coming to our weekly run club meeting. This is a great chance to run together, meet new people, and connect with friends. Join us tomorrow (Friday), as we will meet in front of Hadlock every Friday at 3:30 p.m.

We will run together at any pace! The goal for us is to have fun and encourage each other. If a decent number of people show, we could potentially have multiple pace groups.

To keep everyone safe, we will be running six feet apart and following COVID guidelines. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Keoni Lynam (klynam17@georgefox.edu).

Know high school educators who want help with online classes? Let GFU EPIC help

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

Do you know any high school educators who would like help in their online classroom?

We are GFU EPIC (Engineering Project Innovation Commission), a Servant Engineering project team tasked with aiding high school teachers with frustrations regarding online learning.

We desire to come alongside high school educators, listen to their ideas, and brainstorm how we might be able to help them in an online learning environment.

If you know an educator looking for help in the classroom, have them visit our website, where they can get more information and have the opportunity to fill out a brainstorming form.

Questions? Contact Natascha Lambing (nlambing18@georgefox.edu).