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Austin Smith, a doctoral candidate in Baylor University’s Higher Education Studies and Leadership program, is looking for students to participate in a research study about campus traditions and their relation to culture at Christian colleges and universities. 

For this study, Austin will be coming to our campus from Feb. 27 to March 1 to conduct voluntary focus groups with students as well as interviews with faculty and staff. 

Participation is open to any student who has been at the institution for at least one full academic year, and will consist of participating in a focus group that should last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. He will be providing snacks as an expression of his gratitude for offering up your time.

Should you be interested in participating, please use this link to sign up for a focus group time.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Austin at austin_smith5@baylor.edu or Sharia Hays, dean of student care & operations, at shays@georgefox.edu.

You are invited to the George Fox Prayer Network’s Newberg prayer walk on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 1:30 p.m.

We will be gathering at the clock tower before departing on a walk around town, praying for the spaces we inhabit and the people in it. Anyone who is passionate about the Lord and what he is doing in Newberg is welcome to come!

If you have any questions, please contact Madi Bailey at mbailey21@georgefox.edu.

One of Fox’s most entertaining traditions is coming up on Friday, April 15, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. You won’t want to miss out on this great show!

Lip Sync auditions are starting very soon, so get your friends together and sign up for this amazing tradition, which includes a chance to win $500. Sign up here to be part of the action. You wont regret it!

Feel free to reach out to Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us at the City of Stars Banquet: A Jazz Swing Dance Night tomorrow night (Friday) at 8:30 p.m.!

Reserve your table for entertainment, delicious dining, and swing dance lessons. A table seats eight to 10 people; if your group has fewer than eight, you may be seated with another party. Formal attire is recommended. Don’t miss the swingin’ fun! Book your spot now, as there are just a handful of seats left!

Are you looking for love? Or maybe just a free dinner with a pretty cool person? Student Activities is looking for participants to be a part of our Dating Game, scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1, in Bauman Auditorium! Click the link to sign up.

Here is a rundown of campus events coming up:

• The Dating Game: Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
• Throwback Dance: Friday, March 8, at 7 p.m. in Stevens
• Escape Rooms: Friday, March 15, TBD

If you have any questions, please reach out to activities@georgefox.edu.

Please join us for our RESONATE 2024 concert with Jon and Valerie Guerra tomorrow (Friday) at 6:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.

The Guerras are singer-songwriters based out of Austin, Texas. Jon describes his style as “devotional music,” a term he coined to refer to his musical style, as “less Sunday morning worship music, and more Monday morning prayer music.” His 2023 album, Ordinary Ways, was critically acclaimed and won Best Album of The Year at the Gospel Coalition’s yearly round-up.

We are so thrilled to host the Guerras at our event, and we hope you can make it. Save your spot here!

Please reach out to Emma Ray at erieth@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us for another round of the songwriters meetup. We will listen to each other’s songs, talk about songwriting, and hang out. All are welcome! The meetup will be tomorrow (Friday) at 2 p.m. in the Bauman Greenroom. 

Feel free to reach out to Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu with any questions.

One of the significant places on campus is our climbing wall in the Hadlock Student Center. It is a place to challenge one’s body, lean into one’s ability to strategize, enjoy the depth of community, and try something new and different. However, it is also intimidating in the minds of some.  

Sometimes things need to be “adapted.” The world of climbing talks about “adaptive climbing” in relation to those who have neurological diseases, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and/or vision challenges that cannot be corrected with lenses. However, we know there may be other challenges that create barriers as well. 

We would like to make the Hadlock climbing wall accessible to all students and staff if they choose. We are pulling together two focus groups – one for students on Tuesday, March 5, at 10 a.m. and one for staff (TBD). We want to answer the question, “If climbing were to ever become an interest for you, what would have to change for you to participate?”

We would love to have anyone and everyone who would like to engage with our question to join us. We welcome and value your thoughts and perspectives.

Please email Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu if interested in joining us, or if you have questions. He will send you a calendar invite when we have a sense of the space/size needed.

This is an open invitation to discuss student government (otherwise known as the Associated Student Community, or ASC). This group helps the institution understand the undergraduate community while providing resources and seeking to advocate to be change agents in and for the community. The different roles are varied and can be found here.

Each year, these individuals are voted into their roles. The election season begins in a few weeks and will gear up in March. ASC will send out additional details in the coming days.

In the meantime, if you would like to speak about the roles and the aspirations of the student government, Associate Dean of Students Dave Johnstone would be happy to do so over coffee or a meal! Costs will be fully covered. 

Feel free to reach out to David at djohnsto@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

This year, the university’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will be traveling to Uganda to serve their communities in need. While there, we will partner with local leaders and advocacy groups to provide training and collaborate in the treatment and management of people with disabilities.

Our time will be spent at two boarding schools for children with disabilities, as well as with local physicians and nurses helping run free primary care clinics. The DPT program cannot wait to see how God works through this trip for our students and those whom they will be serving.

With your support, we will be able to not only serve the people in the rural areas of Uganda, but also utilize the physical therapy and differential diagnosis skills we have learned in the program. Would you prayerfully consider supporting us with a gift today?

Give online through this link.

From all of Cohort 11, thank you for partnering with us!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Garrett Cassio at gcassio22@georgefox.edu.

Do you have any low-back pain? Our doctor of physical therapy students (along with licensed clinicians) will have a chance to evaluate your low back and set you up for success while getting you back to what you want/love to do!

Join us for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program’s patient evaluation day from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 10, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).

If you would like to participate/sign up/want more information, please email Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu for a spot. This will be a free event.

The university community is welcome to a special guest lecture by Warner Pacific University President Brian Johnson at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Hoover 105. He will present “W.E.B. Du Bois in African American Intellectual and Christian History.”

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, commonly known as W.E.B. Du Bois, was an intellectual, sociologist and civil rights activist whose contributions significantly impacted the African American struggle for equality and justice.

Dr. Johnson authored the biography W.E.B. Du Bois: Toward Agnosticism, 1868-1934. In the book, he describes the evolution of religious views from Du Bois’s birth until his resignation as editor of Crisis magazine in 1934.

Dr. Johnson is a sought-after speaker, accomplished professor, scholar and academic administrator. He serves as the first minority president in Warner Pacific University’s 83-year history. To learn more, visit this page.

Take advantage of fully online courses this summer with the George Fox Digital Summer Online program. This affordable, flexible option is a great way to earn credits while still enjoying your summer break. Registration opens today!

Summer Online courses are less than half the price of regular tuition – and run for eight weeks (half the length of a typical class!), starting June 3. It’s a great way to get ahead and create space in your schedule next year.

Register today on MyGeorgeFox or learn more at georgefox.edu/summer.

Hello! We’re Team Personal Finance, a group of undergraduate business students partnering with financial professionals and churches to host an event that takes the fear out of talking about money and helps young adults think intentionally about their financial decisions.

We need your input to determine how we can host a personal finance event that is engaging, helpful, comfortable, and meaningful. You can partner with us to make this event great by filling out this two-minute, eight-question survey.

Thank you for helping us effectively serve the community in this way!

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Peter Nordlund at pnordlund20@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.

In such a divided age, election years are difficult. It can be especially hard to navigate relationships with people of differing opinions.

Join the Department of Communication to hear from guest speaker Dr. Stephanie Bennett about how silence can be one of our greatest allies in civil discourse and ethical, interpersonal relationships.

The presentation and Q-and-A session will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, in EHS 102. Drinks and appetizers will be provided!

Contact Emmalee Johnson at ejohnson20@georgefox.edu for further information.

Join the Sources of Strength Club for an upstream suicide prevention training led by professor Kelly Chang!

The training will last four hours, and you will earn a certificate of completion upon finishing it. It will be held in Roberts 117 on Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The mission of Sources of Strength training is to equip students and adult advisors to make a difference and spread hope, help and strength in your community. The training will allow you to create a culture promoting wellness where students feel comfortable to get help when they are struggling emotionally, might feel suicidal, or are having a tough time with anger, anxiety, or depression.

If you are unable to attend and would like to still be on the contact list when we do another training, please let us know in this RSVP link.

Feel free to reach out to Zachary Henderson at zhenderson22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club this Saturday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m., when we will be planting seeds in our club’s garden. We’ll be planting some cold-tolerant veggies with the goal of donating our spring crop to the Bruin Community Pantry!

The garden is located directly north of Roy Apartments, tucked behind tall hedges beside Bauman Auditorium. See a visual of the garden’s location here.

Feel free to reach out to Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The university community is welcome to a special guest lecture by Warner Pacific University President Brian Johnson at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, in Hoover 105. He will present “W.E.B. Du Bois in African American Intellectual and Christian History.”

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, commonly known as W.E.B. Du Bois, was an intellectual, sociologist and civil rights activist whose contributions significantly impacted the African American struggle for equality and justice. Born in 1868, he became the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard University. He cofounded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and played a crucial role in advocating for civil rights, racial equality, and education.

Dr. Johnson has received a number of fellowships, including a 2004-2005 non-resident fellowship within the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Studies at Harvard University. That led him to author the biography, W.E.B. Du Bois: Toward Agnosticism, 1868-1934. In the book, Johnson describes the evolution of religious views from Du Bois’s birth until his resignation as editor of Crisis magazine in 1934.

Dr. Johnson is a sought-after speaker, accomplished professor, scholar and academic administrator. He serves as the first minority president in Warner Pacific University’s 83-year history. To learn more, visit this page.

Austin Smith, a doctoral candidate in Baylor University’s Higher Education Studies and Leadership program, is looking for students to participate in a research study about campus traditions and their relation to culture at Christian colleges and universities. 

For this study, Austin will be coming to our campus from Feb. 27 to March 1 to conduct voluntary focus groups with students as well as interviews with faculty and staff. 

Participation is open to any student who has been at the institution for at least one full academic year, and will consist of participating in a focus group that should last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. He will be providing snacks as an expression of his gratitude for offering up your time.

Should you be interested in participating, please use this link to sign up for a focus group time.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Austin at austin_smith5@baylor.edu or Sharia Hays, dean of student care & operations, at shays@georgefox.edu.

Curious about how exercise fatigue impacts fine motor skill performance? We are looking for current George Fox students to explore this question. Participate in two short sessions evaluating the speed of your fine motor skills following various exercises.

Contact Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu with any questions or if you would like to participate.

Are you interested in traveling abroad, but can’t fit studying abroad into your major? Luckily for you, the Center for Study Abroad offers a three-week immersive traveling experience every year during May term. Juniors Abroad offers a variety of trips to numerous countries and continents.

If you are an eligible sophomore or junior or just want to learn more, be sure to come to an informational meeting on Monday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. We’ll go over the application process and requirements for Juniors Abroad 2025.

Questions? Can’t make the meeting? Email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu, David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.