Rise Worship Night is this Thursday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. You are invited to gather at the pavillion for worship, s’mores, and a devotional from Tiffany Taylor, a pastor of youth at Imago Dei.
To learn more, connect with us on Instagram at @georgefoxrise.
If you have any questions, please contact Kassi Jimenez at kjimenez21@georgefox.edu.
The George Fox Public Relations Student Society of America is hosting an event with special guest JJ Switzer, a George Fox communications alumnus who currently works as Nike’s principal transformative change manager. He will be sharing about his experiences at Nike and what it is like to work in PR.
Join us in Stevens 101 from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight (Monday). Learn something new, build connections, and play a fun trivia game!
If you have questions, contact Olivia Aragon at oaragon21@georgefox.edu.
Do you want to try a variety of outdoor activities and excursions for free? Apply for our Spring OREC apprenticeship to go on OREC trips for free, see if you might want to become a leader, and receive a $200 stipend, on top of $300 or more in value of professional training! Apply here by Wednesday, Nov. 13, if you’re interested.
Questions? Contact Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu.
We are hosting the George Fox Physical Therapy Career Fair today (Monday) in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have 19 physical therapy companies from around Oregon coming to meet with our students.
If you are at all interested in this industry, take the opportunity to stop by and connect with these businesses. Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.
If you have questions, contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
Are you interested in serving as a student leader for the 2025-26 school year? Please stop by and talk to the student life staff who are hiring for next year! We’ll be in the Bauman lobby right after chapel tomorrow (Tuesday)at 11:30 a.m.
Come learn about the many opportunities available in Spiritual Life, Intercultural Life, Student Leadership Council, Parent & Family Programs, Student Activities, Commuter Life, and Residence Life.
Applications open Nov. 12 and are due Jan. 15.
If you have any questions, please contact Mark Pothoff at mpothoff@georgefox.edu or Sharia Hays at shays@georgefox.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!
Do you wish you had winter decorations for your dorm or office? Well, you’re in luck! Come crochet snowflakes with the Crochet Club and Friendsview residents this Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 3 to 4 p.m. If you are planning on joining us, please RSVP via this Google Form.
If you have any questions, please email Madi Jokela at mjokela23@georgefox.edu. See you there!
The Men Entering Nursing Club is hosting a panel in Roberts 170 at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 14. Join us for the opportunity to ask your nursing and pre-nursing questions to a group of senior nursing students. We will also provide delicious Italian food!
If you have any questions, contact Ethan Whalen at ewhalen21@georgefox.edu.
As a diverse community, I know that we are processing the election results in various ways. After a particularly divisive campaign season it is understandable that some students and employees may be experiencing fear, anxiety and stress. I invite you to be gracious to one another in the coming days.
For those who are pleased with the outcome please be gracious and empathetic to those who are fearful and anxious. For those who are disappointed and fearful because of the outcome, know that you are valued, you belong in this community, and there is support for you.
George Fox provides in-person and virtual counseling free of charge to Newberg-based students through the Health and Counseling Center.
If you would like to talk, please send me an email (jfileta@georgefox.edu).
– Jason Fileta, Chief Diversity Officer
Is there someone at George Fox who has made a difference in your college experience? Someone who ignited a spark that made you want to learn more than you thought you could, someone who walked alongside you during a difficult season, or a person who has been a mentor?
Take a moment to write an email, e-card, or traditional “thank you” card to that professor, RA, tutor, supervisor, or other influential person. Try to be specific as you describe how this person has contributed to your life.
Stop by the ARC in the library next week to pick up a free blank card, or send/create your own.
Get ready for a fun trip to H Mart on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. with Fusion! Limited spots are available, so be sure to RSVP here. Even if you just want to tag along for the snacks, we’ve got you covered!
Questions? Email Diana Bui at dbui23@georgefox.edu.
Curious about how you can make a real impact through the church? The Multiplication Conference, happening Nov. 13-15 at George Fox in partnership with Portland Seminary, is your chance to learn how church planting could be part of your journey.
You’ll hear from inspiring speakers like Rick McKinley (founding pastor of Imago Dei), Dave Ferguson (Exponential), President Robin Baker, and Portland Seminary Dean Tammy Dunahoo as they dive into relevant workshops. You’ll also connect with other students and ministry leaders who want to make a difference.
Whether you’re still figuring out your path or already feel called to lead, this conference will help you discover how your unique gifts can bring the gospel to new places. And the best part? Other than food, it’s free for students! Learn more and register to secure your spot here.
Are you the first person in your family to go to college? Stop by the IRC from 1 to 4 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) to enjoy Krispy Kreme doughnuts, cold brew coffee, and snag a self-care bag that includes moisturizing masks, lip/eye masks, hand cream, Hi-Chews, and lip balm. This is a space to connect with other first-gen students in community!
We celebrate first-generation students on Nov. 8 to recognize the anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which emerged from President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty and was intended to help level a playing field that for too long had been weighed against Americans from minority and low-income backgrounds. We are proud to celebrate our first-gen students and alumni.
Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity this Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Newberg area. We will be doing hands-on construction work building a home for a family in need, working alongside local volunteers and even the family members.
Since the site has been established and ready to go, all we are looking for are volunteers willing to help with some hands-on construction work.
If interested, email Gaddiel Vergara at evergara22@georgefox.edu.
Love a little friendly competition? Bring your A-game down to Hadlock at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) and compete for a chance to win amazing prizes! Bruin Showdown is a night of fun, challenges, and sweet rewards. Only the best will walk away with the grand prize.
This year’s winter formal will be themed “Under the Sea.” The dance is on Saturday, Nov. 23, and tickets are now on sale. Winter formal tickets have sold out every year, so get there early to grab yours. Here are the times we are selling tickets in Canyon Commons:
Events coming up:
If you have any questions, please reach out to activities@georgefox.edu.
You have access to Office 365 through login.georgefox.edu. You can choose to use the web-based Office apps or download them to your device. When signing in on the Microsoft screen, use your full George Fox email address. Then the George Fox SSO page will appear. This will only be your username. It may autofill your whole email address and trip you up.
Do you love George Fox and want to help visiting students decide if this is the place for them? Apply to be a University Ambassador for the spring semester! University Ambassadors, or “Ambies,” are current George Fox students from a variety of majors, grade levels, and other campus involvements.
As an Ambassador you will volunteer your time for two hours each week. You’ll share about your George Fox experience through campus tours, overnight hosting, event day greeting, and more. You’ll also get to attend a weekly meeting to bond with your fellow Ambies. This is an excellent resume builder, and a solid opportunity to develop your communication skills.
Apply here! Applications are due by Monday, Dec. 2. Email Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Are you a mathematics student or simply interested in reflecting on your mathematical journey in high school and college? If so, consider participating in a study on mathematics education to aid undergraduate research at George Fox on this subject!
To qualify, you must be 18 or older and be able to dedicate 15 to 20 minutes to completing a survey online via this link. Additionally, you may participate in a short 15- to 30-minute interview if you wish to participate further.
If you have questions, contact Caden Hildenbrand at childenbrand22@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.
The Crescent’s third issue is here! Check out the latest news from your George Fox student-run newspaper at gfucrescent.com.
Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from noon to 1:15 p.m. for our Fall Lunch and Learn: “Applications of Large Language Models (LLMs),” presented virtually by George Fox Digital Data Analytics Adjunct Faculty Dr. Ernest Bonat.
Presentation Description
This presentation delves into the transformative impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) across various industries and their diverse applications in natural language processing (NLP). Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how LLMs, such as GPT, BERT, and T5, are shaping the future of AI-driven solutions by automating complex tasks that involve language understanding and generation. This presentation will include real-world case studies and live demonstrations of LLM applications.
Target Audience
This presentation is ideal for professionals, researchers, and students in AI, machine learning, and data science fields, as well as industry and academia leaders seeking to explore how LLMs can transform their business and university operations.
RSVP here to receive the Zoom link. Contact Aurae Beidler at abeidler@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
For those who missed Nathan Slegers’ faculty lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 22, here is a link to the Vimeo recording of “The Art of the Three: How Engineering and Ingenuity is Decoding the Science of Basketball Shooting.”
Nathan’s research makes the science of basketball shooting quite intriguing … check it out!
