Volunteers needed for first aid tent at football games

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

Volunteers are needed to assist at the first aid tent at this year’s home football games. You will need a valid Certified First Aid card.

Home games are scheduled Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Oct. 12, Oct. 26 and Nov. 9. Volunteers will need to stay for the whole game. If interested, please email Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu.

Join the board of the National Society of Leadership and Success

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

Are you a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success? We are looking for more members to join the executive board. This is a great addition to any resume that adds leadership experience with a minimal time requirement.

Our board is taking interested members out to coffee (our treat) to give more information and answer your questions. The open positions are:

  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Success Networking Team Coordinator
  • Publicity Chair
  • Fundraising Chair
  • IT Coordinator
  • Society Events Chair
  • Community Service Chair
  • Membership Outreach Chair
  • Social Events Chair

The NSLS is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. It offers life-changing lectures from the nation’s leading presenters and a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed. The NSLS also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world.

Questions? Contact Kasandra Lassagne at nsls@georgefox.edu.

Check out semester planning resources

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

Are you still trying to plan your semester? Check out our semester calendar here. Hard copies are available at the Academic Resource Center in the library.

For help with semester planning and prioritizing, stop by the ARC or email the_arc@georgefox.edu to make an academic coaching appointment.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

Club leaders: Sign up for Student Involvement Fair

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

Club leaders: Student Activities will be hosting a Student Involvement Fair on Serve Day where you can have a table to share what your club offers. This is a great opportunity to meet with new and returning students to tell them about your group.

The fair will be held in the Bauman parking lot on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. If you would like to reserve a table at the fair, please fill out this form before tomorrow (Tuesday).

Questions? Contact at Gabrielle Li at gli18@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services announces new printing resources

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

We are adding a few more printing partners for your printing needs: B&B Printing, Precision Images and Impact Printing. All partners can deliver your projects in a more timely manner and keep cost at an effective level. Visit the links below:

If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Join Swing Dance Club tonight

Friday, August 30th, 2019

Do you love dancing? Come join the Swing Dance Club tonight (Saturday) in the Foxhole.

Everything is free, fun and festive! Beginner lessons start at 6:30 p.m., followed by the intermediate dance at 7 p.m. and open dance at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us.

Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager at aalsager17@georgefox.edu.

Join the Collegiate Rocket League

Friday, August 30th, 2019

The Collegiate Rocket League is back and is looking for players! The Collegiate Rocket League Qualifiers take place on Sunday, Sept. 15, and Sunday, Sept. 22.

Compete with other schools from across the nation for the chance to win a slice of $75,000. We are looking for all skill levels, so don’t be shy to sign up. Registration ends Thursday, Sept. 12.

Contact Justin Chance at jchance17@georgefox.edu for further details.

Band and orchestra have open spots

Friday, August 30th, 2019

The George Fox symphonic band and the orchestra still have open spots for students of all majors!

French horn and double bass are especially needed, but we also have one open spot each for piccolo, oboe, bass clarinet, bassoon, cello, trumpet and percussion.

Contact Dwayne Corbin at dcorbin@georgefox.edu for more information.

Plan to attend Oct. 16 study abroad information meeting

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Are you interested in studying abroad? The Center for Study Abroad will be having an information meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. in EHS 125.  

Come to the information meeting for more details about specific programs, the application process, and application due dates. A representative from the registrar’s office will be there to answer questions about classes and transfer credits. Study Abroad Ambassadors will also be in attendance to answer questions and offer guidance. 

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or Paul Chamberlain at pchamberlain@georgefox.edu, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad. 

Band is in search of French horn players and other musicians

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

The George Fox Symphonic Band is in need of four French horn players! We also have spots available (one each) for oboe, bassoon, clarinet, piano, percussion, and bass trombone.

Please come to Ross 210 this Monday, Sept. 2, at 4:30 p.m. to audition, or contact Dwayne Corbin at dcorbin@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services announces new printing resources

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

We are adding a few more printing partners for your printing needs: B&B Printing, Precision Images and Impact Printing. All partners can deliver your projects in a more timely manner and keep cost at an effective level. Visit the links below:

If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Plan your semester with semester calendar

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Are you still trying to plan your semester? Check out our semester calendar here. Hard copies are available at the Academic Resource Center in the library.

For help with semester planning and prioritizing, stop by the ARC or email the_arc@georgefox.edu to make an academic coaching appointment.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

Come to Movie on the Lawn and get a class T-shirt tonight

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Come join us for our Movie on the Lawn event in the amphitheater at 8 p.m. tonight (Friday).

Avengers: Endgame will be screened with popcorn and other snacks provided. Bring a blanket and a friend! 

Did you miss the Main Event this past weekend and didn’t get a class T-shirt? Student Activities is giving them away before the movie starting at 7:30 p.m. Grab one of our awesome shirts while supplies last.

Questions? Contact Gabrielle Li at gli18@georgefox.edu.

Use this form to reserve the FoxHole

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

The Office of Commuter Life manages all reservations for the FoxHole lounge. This is a highly utilized space, so this form helps us provide the best customer service and manage reservations. Please use it to reserve this space.

When reserving, keep in mind that the kitchen is not stocked. You will need to bring all supplies for your event, including paper products. Please be sure to clean the kitchen after using it. Additionally, all coffee and food supplies in the FoxHole are purchased by Commuter Life for commuter events. 

If you have questions, ask Kristi Welker, director of Commuter Life, at kwelker@georgefox.edu, or call extension 2308.

Club leaders: Sign up for Student Involvement Fair

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Club leaders: Student Activities will be hosting a Student Involvement Fair on Serve Day where you can have a table to share what your club offers. This is a great opportunity to meet with new and returning students to tell them about your group.

The fair will be held in the Bauman parking lot on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. If you would like to reserve a table at the fair, please fill out this form before Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Questions? Contact at Gabrielle Li at gli18@georgefox.edu.

Sign up now for fall intramurals

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Fall intramurals kick off next week, and we hope you will consider participating. There is something for everyone!

Our first four sports are flag football, volleyball, doubles tennis and spikeball. Registration is open now for all four sports and can be found on IMLeagues.com. Registration closes Saturday, Aug. 31

Questions? Contact us at intramurals@georgefox.edu.

Information about church shuttles

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Are you looking for a church while you are at George Fox? The Office for Spiritual Life has a web page to help you get connected with area churches.

There will also be a church fair on the quad during dinner on Serve Day, Wednesday, Sept. 11, so you can get acquainted with pastors and ministry opportunities.  

Starting this weekend, a number of area churches are sending shuttles to our campus to make it easy for you to get to church during the month of September. 

The following churches have worked with the Spiritual Life Office and have agreed to ensure your safety by adhering to these university stipulations: two representatives in the vehicle, a sign clearly marking the vehicle, and pick-up and drop-off before and after services. Although these churches are trusted community partners, we ask you to use discretion in your church search and travel.

All shuttles will pick up in front of the Spiritual Life Office at Barclay House.

  • Red Hills Church – 8:35 to 8:45 a.m., 10:35 to 10:45 a.m.
  • Northwest Christian Church – 8:30 to 8:45 a.m., 10 to 10:15 a.m.
  • North Valley Friends Church – Sept 1. at 10:20 a.m., and Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:35 a.m.
  • Northwest Christian Church – 8:30 to 8:45 a.m., 10 to 10:15 a.m.
  • Newberg Emerging Friends Church – 4:30 p.m.
  • Timberline Baptist Church – 8:45 to 9 a.m.
  • Newberg First Presbyterian Church – 10 a.m., 10:15 a.m.
  • Family Life Church – 10:10 a.m.
  • Grace Baptist Church – 8:30 a.m.
  • River Street Church of God – 10 a.m.
  • Newberg Nazarene Church – 10:15 a.m.

Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2320 with any questions.

Plan to get your passport in September

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Our annual “Passport Days” event is coming, and if you plan to do any international traveling, you will want to take advantage of this event.

On Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 25 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a U.S. postal service representative on-site to help you with all of your passport needs. For passport information, click here.

This event is open to the community, so please share this information with your friends and family. More information will follow.

Questions? Contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Apply to film football for work-study job

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

The football program is seeking to hire two students with federal work study eligibility to film practices and games starting as soon as possible.

No experience is necessary, but we prefer that applicants have DJI drone experience and basic knowledge of football. We will teach all new hires how to use the equipment and upload the film to our software.

Students will be filming on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., from Aug. 25 through Nov. 16. Exclusive football team apparel is included.

Contact Nic Brockhoff at nbrockhoff@georgefox.edu for more information.

Hadlock climbing wall updates

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

The climbing wall in the Hadlock Student Center is officially open for the year!

Bouldering is available anytime the student center is open, and roped hours are Monday through Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. All climbers will need to update certifications for the new academic year.

For bouldering, you’ll need to complete the new gym orientation process prior to using the facility. This will include watching this Climbing Wall Orientation video and taking a short assessment before being cleared to climb. Bouldering certifications from the previous year will be honored through Sept. 1.

If you’re looking to use the ropes, please check in with the climbing wall staff during designated hours for a belay assessment, or sign up for a Belay Fundamentals class through IMLeagues.com if you’ve never climbed before.

We’re excited to see you come in and try all the new routes! Questions? Email studentcenter@georgefox.edu.