Paving repair scheduled on Carlton Way today

Sunday, September 13th, 2020

A paving company will be repairing the potholes on Carlton Way today (Monday). They will be concentrating on the stretch of road between Sheridan Street and the South entrance to the Bauman parking lot.

As a result, Carlton Way will be closed in sections throughout the day. Pass- through traffic will be directed, and there will be delays. If you park along Carlton Way, please allow for extra time, as you may not have immediate access to your car.

Have questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Join chapel online tomorrow to hear from Todd Curtis

Sunday, September 13th, 2020

Join us online for a special Tuesday morning chapel tomorrow at 11 a.m.! We will hear from Todd Curtis, associate professor of physics and winner of the 2019-20 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Teaching.

Start your day off with worship and be blessed!

Safety and service reminders from Campus Public Safety

Sunday, September 13th, 2020

Campus Public Safety would like to remind the George Fox community of a few helpful safety tips. Because, while the Newberg campus is located in what is considered a generally safe location, we know that, unfortunately, crimes and emergencies can occur in any location and at any time of day.

We encourage everyone to program Campus Public Safety’s phone number into your cell phone right now so that it is available in case you need it. We are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 503-554-2090.

The following are some of the reasons why you may want to give us a call:

  • If you feel unsafe, please call our office so that we can escort you to your destination. Safety escorts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
  • In case of an emergency, first, call 911, and then call CPS; we can coordinate with emergency first responders to help direct them to your location.
  • Roadside assistance: We are happy to assist in unlocking your car or giving you a jump start if your battery is dead.
  • Locked out of your room? Campus policy requires that you first try calling a RA from your living area if you are locked out of your room. If you are unable to reach an RA, then you are welcome to call CPS and we will make our best effort to respond as soon as we are available.
  • Reporting crimes and accidents: If you need to report a crime or accident, we can connect you to the proper George Fox department or off-campus agency to complete and file a report.

A victim of a crime is never at fault and should not be blamed for his or her actions. For those who would like to know what precautions they can take in order to reduce the risk of victimization, we offer the following tips:

  • Let someone know where you are going, your expected travel time, and how long you plan on being in that location.
  • If you are running or walking in the evening, wear bright or reflective clothing to make yourself more visible to drivers and to help someone spot you faster in case of an emergency.
  • Also, if you are running or walking in the evening, go with someone or a group of people you trust. (If you choose this option, be sure to wear the appropriate face coverings.) Stay in well-lit, highly visible areas. Stay in familiar areas and avoid shortcuts.
  • Be aware of your surroundings and walk with purpose. Distractions like using your cell phone while walking can make you particularly vulnerable.
  • In regards to electronics, be sure that your phone is charged before traveling. Wear only one earbud while you walk and keep your volume low.
  • Do not leave valuable items in your car in an open view. Park in well-lit areas where it will be safe for you to return to at night. Take note of where you park so that you can easily locate your car again.

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu. Campus Public Safety officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year!

Interested in leading a yoga class?

Sunday, September 13th, 2020

The Exercise Science Club is looking for a certified yoga instructor to lead a yoga class on campus next Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Interested? Please email Karlie Stewart kstewart19@georgefox.edu for more details. Thank you!

Be aware of protocol regarding service dogs on campus

Sunday, September 13th, 2020

September is National Service Dog Month. Service dogs serve important roles in the lives of their handlers, and their roles may differ from person to person.

There are a number of service dogs on the George Fox campuses, as well as in the broader community. Remember that handlers are people first and should be the first ones to be approached. Service dogs are often working and should never be touched or distracted without asking the handler’s permission.

Depending on the emotional, physical, and therapeutic needs of the handler, service dogs fulfill many roles, from helping visually impaired individuals with navigation to assisting individuals during seizures. Learn more about the different ways in which service dogs assist their handlers.

Carlton Way paving repair scheduled for tomorrow

Saturday, September 12th, 2020

A paving company will be repairing the potholes on Carlton Way tomorrow (Monday). They will be concentrating on the stretch of road between Sheridan Street and the south entrance to the Bauman parking lot.

As a result, Carlton Way will be closed in sections throughout the day. Pass- through traffic will be directed, and there will be delays. If you park along Carlton Way, please allow for extra time, as you may not have immediate access to your car.

Have questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Attend church on campus this morning

Saturday, September 12th, 2020

We encourage students to attend church livestreams on campus. 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. By way of reminder, our current university policy restricts group singing and wind instruments on campus.

Join the following congregations in celebrating the goodness of God this morning:

  • Cedar Creek Church: 10 a.m.
  • 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.
  • Butteville Community Church 10:30 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.

Compete in Meme Monday for a chance to win!

Saturday, September 12th, 2020

Do you have Instagram? Do you like memes? Join our #CaptionItContest!

Student Activities will be holding a tournament-style contest via our Instagram stories. We will be uploading a meme with no caption today (Sunday) at 10 a.m. Your job is to think of a creative caption and send it to us within the following 24 hours.

Rules

  • Only one submission per person will be counted.
  • Tomorrow (Monday) at noon, we will post the submissions and everyone will get a chance to vote for their favorites.
  • The winner will receive an Amazon gift card!

Please email activities@georgefox.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

Join fun of Mysteries of Murdock: Sasquatch in Cyberspace

Friday, September 11th, 2020

The game’s a(Big)foot! Mysteries of Murdock: Sasquatch in Cyberspace is now live online! Register to play now at this link. You can complete the game at any time before 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, to be entered for prizes.

Our list of prizes includes:

  • An ENO Hammock, a color-changing Frisbee, and George Fox swag (Grand prize*)
  • A hydro flask and Sourpatch Kids (raffle prize*)
  • A disc golf set (3) and Sasquatch decals (raffle prize*)
  • An Anker Bluetooth speaker and Sasquatch decals (raffle prize*)

*Grand prize for best story/explanation at the end of the game. One raffle entry for completion of the game; additional entries for correctly remembered details.

If you have any questions about the game or need help with the website, please contact Jenny Bruxvoort at jbruxvoort@georgefox.edu.

The mystery is out there. Will you find the truth before it’s too late?

Attend church tomorrow morning on campus

Friday, September 11th, 2020

We encourage students to attend church livestreams on campus. 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. By way of reminder, our current university policy restricts group singing and wind instruments on campus.

Join the following congregations in celebrating the goodness of God on this Sunday, Sept. 13:

  • Cedar Creek Church: 10 a.m.
  • 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.
  • Butteville Community Church 10:30 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.

Join Critical Hit Club tonight

Friday, September 11th, 2020

Come join us tonight (Saturday) at 6 p.m. in Stevens 207 for the first meeting of the Critical Hit Club! Meet fellow D&D players and join up on the various campaigns starting this week.

If you are interested in hosting your own game or have any questions, please contact Alex Gonzalez at agonzalez18@georgefox.edu. Hope to see you there!

Don’t forget to sign up for shoulder PT

Friday, September 11th, 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 wearing face shields and masks, volunteers and students using stations that provide physical distance from others, and all participants being screened for symptoms. 

Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session this 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.

Join us for liturgical morning prayer this Sunday

Thursday, September 10th, 2020

Starting Sept. 13, a group of students will be offering a time of prayer and Scripture reading in a liturgical style on Sundays at 11:45 a.m. at the fire pit.

If you are looking for an on-campus worship option or are interested in engaging in liturgical practice, feel free to join!

If you desire to attend, have any questions, or for information regarding possible scheduling changes due to smoke, please contact Cana Buckley at cbuckley17@georgefox.edu.

Want to join the Clocktower Jams scavenger hunt?

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

Student Activities is hosting a Clocktower Jams scavenger hunt every Friday through the end of the month. Tomorrow (Friday), an object will be hidden somewhere on campus for you to find.

Whoever finds the object first and sends us a photo with the object gets to choose a George Fox-appropriate song that will ring from our beloved clocktower the following Friday at noon and 5 p.m.

We will give three hints throughout the day starting at 5 p.m. via Instagram. You can also sign up for hints via email using this link.

Questions? Email Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

Questions about Lost and Found?

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

Important information about lost and found items:

  • Found items should promptly be taken to the Campus Public Safety office, where they are tagged and logged with a date and location if known
  • We then check our master list of reported lost items to try to match an owner with an item
  • Owners are emailed or called if we can identify a match
  • For faster retrieval of your lost items, please write your name on your belongings

Come in to the security office to report your lost items as soon as you lose them, and please pick them up quickly when you’re notified that they have been found because we have limited storage space.

We donate unclaimed items every four to six weeks to charitable causes.

Questions? Contact Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu or call our office at 503-554-2090.

Come see the work of Tim Timmerman in the Ross Center

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

Everyone on campus is invited to visit a free art exhibition featuring the work of Tim Timmerman, a professor of art and design here at George Fox.

The exhibit, “Allegory of Love,” remains up through Oct. 21 in the Lindgren Gallery in the Ross Center. The gallery will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This exhibition features the paintings and assemblage work of Timmerman, who was moved by Paolo Veronese’s paintings, “Allegories of Love,” when traveling in Italy on Juniors Abroad.

Timmerman’s “Allegory of Love” contemplates how God can move and show up in our lives, and how encountering the divine is something we are invited into every day. In these pieces, Timmerman draws from both Old Testament narratives as well as stories from his own life.

For more information, contact Sarah Cuevas, exhibitions and collections assistant, at scuevas15@georgefox.edu.

Diagnosed with celiac? Join a student-led support group

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

Consider joining a student-led support group on campus for those 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.

Please donate to the Bruin Community Pantry

Tuesday, September 8th, 2020

Throughout the summer, the food bank received 97 visits from UG and graduate students, alumni, and community members.  Since beginning the fall semester, we have had 75 visits! We are extremely grateful for the impact that the BCP has had on our community.

However, our shelves are emptying and in need of being replenished in order to continue serving our neighbors.

The following items are needed:

  • Brown rice
  • Peanut Butter
  • Jelly
  • Canned Tuna
  • Soups (But NOT Cream of Mushroom)
  • Gluten-Free items
  • Dairy-Free items
  • Pasta meals
  • Rice meals
  • Cereal – but not oatmeal
  • Loaves of Bread
  • Snacks
  • Grab and Go meals
  • Fresh produce.

Please bring your donations to the food bank during the hours of operation found on this website. You may also give financially by donating through Advancement.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Come play Dungeons & Dragons this Saturday

Tuesday, September 8th, 2020

Interested in grand adventures delving into dungeons and slaying dragons? Want to distract yourself from the stress of the pandemic? Desire to meet new people and make friends?

Then the Critical Hit Club is for you! Join us in Stevens 207 this Saturday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 10 p.m. as we join together to start our new campaigns. We will gladly help you build characters!

If you have questions, please contact Alex Gonzalez at agonzalez18@georgefox.edu.

Sign up to play Mysteries of Murdock: Sasquatch in Cyberspace

Tuesday, September 8th, 2020

The ARC and library staff present the online game, Mysteries of Murdock!

All first-year and transfer students: It’s not too late to register for Mysteries of Murdock: Sasquatch in Cyberspace. Solve puzzles and follow the clues for the chance at one of our awesome prizes (ENO Hammock, Hydro Flask, Bluetooth Speaker, and more)! This event also qualifies for LIBA 100 get involved credit.

Mysteries of Murdock opens on Friday, Sept. 11, and runs to Monday, Sept. 21. Register here if you dare!

Love puzzles? Watch both the ARC’s and library’s Instagram all week for puzzle posts. Any student with the correct answer to the daily puzzle can visit the ARC for a small prize.

Questions? Contact Jenny Bruxvoort at jbruxvoort@georgefox.edu.