Monday, November 23rd, 2020
Student Activities is hiring event staff for spring 2021! If you’re looking for a way to get involved on campus in a fun, high-energy environment, consider applying for Student Activities.
Find out more information here. The deadline to apply is Friday, Dec. 4, at 11:59 p.m.
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Monday, November 23rd, 2020
This spring, George Fox’s theatre department is offering an online version of its advanced acting course, THEA 300: Acting 3: Contemporary Scene Study, to anyone who has taken an Acting 1 course at any university, at any point in time.
So, if you want to brush up on your acting skills, leap over Acting 2, and join us for Acting 3. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact the instructor, Cristi Miles, at cmiles@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, November 23rd, 2020
Would you like to assist the newest psychology club on campus, and have an opportunity to win a $50 Amazon gift card?
Help us help you by taking this short survey for Sources of Strength. Your answers will help to maximize the efficacy and reach of the program, and provide us with information on how to support students over the upcoming break.
The survey will be open until Monday, Nov. 30, at midnight. Questions? Contact Lauren Herman (lherman17@georgefox.edu).
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Monday, November 23rd, 2020
Bon Appetit has updated its hours. Please visit this link or check us out on Instagram at @bonappetitgfu to get all the details.
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Monday, November 23rd, 2020
Do you feel that students with a disability are represented at George Fox? Do you have a disability yourself and feel that you are celebrated?
The disability awareness and advocacy group is looking to become a club at George Fox. Please help support our group as we seek to celebrate, organize events, and create awareness. Click this link to learn more about helping us become a club.
If you would like more information or would like to become a part of the club, please contact Christina Nase at cnase16@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
The city of Newberg will close the on-street parking along Meridian Street this week for scheduled sewer work. There will be no parking on Meridian Street from Sherman Street to North Street starting today (Monday) through the end of the fall semester.
Students may park anywhere on campus without being ticketed for the remainder of the fall semester.
The entry into the Wood-Mar parking lot will also be blocked during the project; please plan to access the Hoover and Wood-Mar parking lots from the East Sherman Street entry point.
Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@georgefox.edu)
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
Campus facilities (excluding Canyon Commons and Roberts Center) will be locked beginning today (Monday). Buildings will stay locked until the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.
All buildings will be card-lock access only. Please bring your ID card and office keys to campus to access your workspaces if you will be working on campus.
Please make arrangements to meet any vendors or those who need to do business with the University at an entry door, and make sure that they have your contact information.
Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
All are invited to join Paul Anderson, Erin Johnson and others from around the nation tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. to discuss Volume 7 of the Quakers and the Disciplines Series (of which Paul is the founding editor).
The authors of the essays in this volume share will about their contributions regarding Quakers, social work, and justice concerns. Register online here.
Questions? Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
The city is continuing its water line project and will have an impact today (Monday) through Wednesday, Dec. 2. Thank you for avoiding this area as the city updates its water and drain lines.
Construction schedule:
- Starting Monday, Nov. 23
- No street parking will be available along the east side of Meridian Street as construction crews will begin staging (laying out) pipe.
- Street parking along the east side will continue to be closed through December, as they will be staging pipe for multiple locations in town.
- Monday, Nov. 30
- The Hoover parking lot entrance north of Franklin Street will be closed. This entrance will be closed until Wednesday, Dec. 2.
- Tuesday, Dec. 1
- Meridian Street will be closed at the North Street intersection again. Traffic will not be allowed through.
Questions? Contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
Starting today (Monday), the Murdock Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for campus holidays.
View our hours here.
Questions? Contact Patty Vanier (pvanier@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
Get into the holiday spirit and donate a food-related gift card to help foster and local families in need!
We will be collecting donations until this Wednesday, Nov. 25. Drop-off baskets are located at Information Services in the Stevens Center, ASC, SpiL, and the College of Christian Studies office.Â
We are accepting gift cards to fast food and local restaurants, grocery stores, food delivery, Visa gift cards, etc. Thank you for your donation!
Questions? Contact Dayana Caamal Perez (dcaamalperez18@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
Don’t forget: All SpiL Credits are due next Friday, Dec. 4, at 11:59 p.m. You can check your progress through the iAttended app.
We are also offering the option of memorizing Scripture for credit. Please let us know if you want more information.
Questions? Contact the Office of Spiritual Life (spirituallife@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
The Bruin Community Pantry will be open the following hours starting today (Monday) through Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021:
- Monday: 3 to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday: Noon to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 4 to 5:30 p.m.
- Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 4 to 5:30 p.m.
The food bank will be closed during the following days:
- Wednesday, Nov. 25
- Monday, Dec. 21 through Friday, Dec. 25
Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon (bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
Students who need to leave their vehicles on campus during winter break must fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy Form, agreeing to the requirements. Â
This form must be completed before you leave campus, and you must leave a key with Campus Public Safety before leaving your vehicle on campus.
Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
Want to help faculty better serve students? Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey to assess how professors have and/or can assist students when they are under stress. All responses are and will remain anonymous.
Thank you! Questions? Contact Andrea Alexander (aalexander@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
Starting in the spring semester, the Stewards of Sustainability Club will be running again! Our mission is to educate, empower, and equip students with sustainable lifestyles and practices.
This includes our personal decisions and improving our community. As a club, we want to participate in activities such as litter clean ups, watching educational movies/documentaries, improving recycling education on campus, and working in a community garden.
If you’re interested in joining, please attend the informational Zoom meeting tonight (Monday) at 7 p.m. To officially join and receive club emails, please add your information to this Google Sheet.
Questions? Contact Sydney Schroeder (sschroeder18@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
Please note that any poster, sign or display must be approved by ASC or the administration before it is posted on the Newberg campus. Posters and signs should only be put on designated bulletin boards and should not be on doors or windows.
Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life (studentlife@georgefox.edu).
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Friday, November 20th, 2020
Are you young, scrappy and hungry, just like your country? Then you should consider enrolling in HIST 458 (3247), Making of the American Republic, which meets Tuesdays and Thursdays spring semester from noon to 1:15 p.m.
This specially designed course delves deep into the world of the founders using role-playing games that explore conflict and peace in Pennsylvania’s frontier during the Seven Years’ War, patriotism and loyalty in New York City on the eve of the Revolution, and the writing of a new Constitution in Philadelphia.
Students play historical characters such as Delaware chief Teedyuscung, tavern keeper Lady de la Montagne, African-American laborer Joseph Bartlet, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and . . . Alexander Hamilton. This is it – don’t throw away your shot!
Questions? Contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu.
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Friday, November 20th, 2020
Students who need to leave their vehicles on campus during winter break must fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy Form, agreeing to the requirements.
This form must be completed before you leave campus, and you must leave a key with Campus Public Safety before leaving your vehicle on campus.
Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@georgefox.edu).
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Friday, November 20th, 2020
Student Activities is hiring event staff for spring 2021! If you’re looking for a way to get involved on campus in a fun, high-energy environment, consider applying for Student Activities.
Find out more information here. The deadline to apply is Friday, Dec. 4, at 11:59 p.m.
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