Join Contemplative Worship Thursday mornings

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020

Contemplative Worship after the manner of Friends will be offered every Thursday, beginning today, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 207. Sessions will be hosted by Paul Anderson and Anna Parrott. All are welcome to join us!

Chapel credit is available, and the sign-up is limited to the first 12. Be sure to wear face coverings, please.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Join the Spikeball Club in the quad tomorrow evening

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020

Join the Spikeball Club tomorrow (Friday) from 4 to 7 p.m. in the quad. All skill levels are encouraged to come and play!

Also, intramural sign-ups are now open. Grab a partner and sign up on IMLeagues or at the Hadlock welcome center before this Saturday, Sept. 5.

If you have any questions, please email Nate Barfield at nbarfield18@georgefox.edu or check out the Spikeball Club Instagram @gfu_roundnet.

Play virtual trivia for a chance to win an Amazon gift card

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020

Join Student Activities tomorrow (Friday) 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.

Carlton Way by the library will be temporarily closed

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020

Through traffic on Carlton Way will be closed today (Thursday) at the corner of the Murdock Library. Please avoid this area as a safety precaution.

Access and through traffic will resume tomorrow (Friday) at 9 a.m.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Save pantry’s link to stay on top of food bank hours

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020

The Bruin Community Pantry (BCP), housed in Roberts 109-110, is an Office of Student Life-led initiative seeking to address the real problem of hunger (food insecurity) on campus.

From time to time, our volunteers have a schedule change, so the best way to know when the food bank is open is to save this link to your browser.

If you have questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon by emailing bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Do you have celiac disease? Consider joining a student-led support group

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020

A support group is forming on campus for students who have celiac to share tips with one another about shopping and eating out in/around Newberg, share celiac-safe baked goods, and more!

If you are interested in joining, email Leann Barnes at lbarnes18@georgefox.edu or Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.

Attend Young Life Club gathering tonight

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

Join us for our first weekly club gathering tonight (Wednesday) at 7:07 p.m. in the Amphitheater. This will include a night of fun activities, chances to win prizes, connect with fellow students, and learn more about Young Life.

Young Life includes opportunities such as small groups, leadership training, and chapel credit. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, and don’t forget to wear your face masks and observe physical distancing.

Young Life is a student club that invites all students into the community they hope for, the fun and adventure they long for, and to discover the significance in Jesus they were made for. No matter your life story, creed, beliefs, and background, we welcome you.

If you are interested in getting connected, fill out this form, and follow our Instagram and Facebook pages to stay updated on upcoming events and activities.

If you have any questions, please email us at georgefoxyounglife@gmail.com.

Roberts Center has restricted hours

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

The Roberts Center is currently operating under restricted access. Faculty, staff and students who have building access will notice that the building is currently shut down and unavailable for use from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. This is for your safety.

The fire system in the building is waiting for some parts to arrive. When they arrive and are installed, the building will resume its normal operating hours. Thank you for your patience.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Speech and debate information meeting is tonight

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

Do you enjoy research, formulating ideas, and laughing with friends? Then you should consider joining the speech and debate team!

To learn more, join us for an informational meeting tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. All experience levels are encouraged to attend.

To receive the Zoom link, please contact our president, Anna Gallagher, at agallagher17@gerogefox.edu.

Spikeball Club this Friday! All skill levels welcome

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

Starting this week, think about making time Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. in the quad for Spikeball Club. All skill levels are encouraged to come and play!

Also, intramural sign-ups are now open. Grab a partner and sign up on IMLeagues or at the Hadlock welcome center before Sept. 5.

If you have any questions, please email Nate Barfield at nbarfield18@georgefox.edu or check out the Spikeball Club Instagram @gfu_roundnet.

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.