Join the Academic Resource Center for an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell, scheduled in Hoover 105 today (Tuesday) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more. For more details, reach out to Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
The City of Newberg is looking for interested students to serve on different advisory committees over the course of the next year. The city is looking for capable volunteers to help steer the future of Newberg and Yamhill County across a range of sub-disciplines.
If you are interested in learning about how to serve on city committees and in broader public service, please contact Shawn Daley, the university’s chief strategy officer, at sdaley@georgefox.edu.
Are you interested in studying abroad but not sure where you want to go? We’ll have a representative from Living and Learning on campus on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for you to learn more about the programs and locations they offer.
Stop by Canyon Commons for a chance to connect with a representative, get information, ask questions and learn what studying abroad could look like for you!
Questions? Contact Wendi Upjohn-Hankel at wupjohn@georgefox.edu or David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu or swing by our office on the second floor of River Street South.
Get ready for Korean Night in the FoxHole; it’s happening tomorrow (Wednesday)! Join us at 5 p.m. as we dive into Korean culture. We’ll be cooking delicious jeon, sipping on refreshing hwachae, playing games, and even learning a few Korean phrases. You won’t want to miss this fun evening!
Stay updated by following us on Instagram at @gfu_globalvillage. For questions or suggestions, reach out to Javier Broach at jbroach23@georgefox.edu.
Calling all students! The university’s marketing communications office will be filming a commercial at an upcoming job fair on campus, and we need your help.
We are looking for students willing to wear business suits for a segment to be shot between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Canyon Commons. You will be filmed shaking hands, talking together, and interacting with professors and other adults. The first 10 to sign up will receive a $25 gift card.
There is no need for audio, so no pressure there! We just want to capture photos and B-roll footage to go with a voiceover script. If interested, sign up here. We have five listed for every half hour, but there is actually no limit; we’d love to have as many as we can get!
Feel free to contact Vanessa Speer at vspeer@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Mandatory testing of fire systems will begin today (Tuesday) and run through Friday in order to complete testing in all buildings.
During testing, the fire panel may beep and/or the horns may sound for a brief period of time, depending on the success of the test. No evacuation will be necessary. Once the fire system has passed in a building, it will not be subject to further testing.
The following academic buildings will be tested (the buildings will not necessarily be tested in this order):
Note: No academic buildings will be tested after noon.
The following residential areas will be tested after noon (the buildings will not necessarily be tested in this order):
No residential buildings will be tested before noon.
If you have questions, contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.
Got aches and pains? Physical therapy appointments are available at the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Boulevard in Newberg) for employees, students and the local community. Appointments are an hour long and are available Monday through Friday at various times. The cost is $25 for those associated with George Fox, and $35 for those who are not.
Please fill out this form if you’re interested. If you have any questions, feel free to directly reach out to physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu. We look forward to treating you!
Do you have yarn? Would you like to have yarn? The Needle Nerds group is hosting a yarn swap on Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the Murdock Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Yarn drop-off begins on Sept. 18 at the front desk of the library and ends at the start of the event on Sept. 25. We would love to swap some yarns with you! No RSVP is required. Contact Sarah at lwillhite@georgefox.edu for more information.
Have a passion for commentating on sports? Join us here at George Fox esports and hone your skills by becoming one of our esports casters and commentators. Lead the energy in live production, moderate panels, and engage with our community.
If you are interested, please reach out to Esports Coordinator Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu.
Sick of polarized politics making our public life so ugly and destructive, especially in an election year? Convinced that even when we disagree, followers of Jesus ought to be able to bring love and compassion into our politics?
Find out how we can make this happen on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Hear George Fox alumnus and political science professor Dr. Daniel Bennett talk about “Citizenship, Civility, and the Tension in Faith and Politics”.
Contact Ron Mock at the George Fox Civility Project at civility@georgefox.edu for more information.
The Bruin Community Pantry is in need of a volunteer to serve on Fridays from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in this service opportunity, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
Hello Bruins! The Community Life Fund (CLF) is an ASC program with the goal of funding students’ community-building activities. The CLF is getting up and running and will be open in the next week or two.
Please keep an eye out for updates via ASC’s Instagram profile, @gfu.asc. For any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to Janessa Antemann at ascvpfinance@georgefox.edu.
Mandatory testing of the fire systems will occur Monday, Sept. 16, through Thursday in order to complete testing in all buildings. If an issue arises with the test, there may also be testing on Friday.
During testing, the fire panel may beep and/or the horns may sound for a brief period of time, depending on the success of the test. No evacuation will be necessary. Once the fire system has passed in a building, it will not be subject to further testing.
The following academic buildings will be tested (the buildings will not necessarily be tested in this order):
Note: Hoover will not be tested on Monday. No academic buildings will be tested after noon.
The following residential areas will be tested after noon (the buildings will not necessarily be tested in this order):
Suites:
No residential buildings will be tested before noon.
If you have questions, you may contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.
Women entering professional spaces after George Fox: This year’s Rise Conference on Sunday, Sept. 22, is built with you in mind!
We want you to feel confident in your future-focused professional skills, including building LinkedIn networks, crushing job interviews, making the most of your internships, and crafting standout resumes. Our goal is to support your professional future through a variety of workshops with female professionals.
Rise is also a great way to get plugged in with female students and professionals from a variety of fields and majors. Connect with us on Instagram @georgefoxrise.
Interested? Register for free here. We’ll see you in Canyon Commons on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Brooklyn Chillemi at bchillemi22@georgefox.edu.
As a reminder, TimelyCare is here for you 24/7 if you need virtual care support. The following services are available at no cost:
Download the TimelyCare app or visit this link today to register.
Are you registered for a Juniors Abroad trip and are wondering what your next step is? Make sure to come to our informational meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, in Bauman Auditorium. You will learn all about required paperwork, deadlines and waitlists. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
Questions? Can’t make the meeting? Email Wendi Upjohn-Hankel at wupjohn@georgefox.edu, David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.
Do you need counseling? Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Are you having problems in your relationships that are getting in the way of your academics and disrupting your life?
George Fox’s counseling services are here to meet all of your mental health needs. Counseling is free for Newberg students and conveniently located right here on campus. Counseling for Portland students is also available for $30 per session.
Both one-time and ongoing counseling appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, please call 503-554-2340.
Join us for two days (or just one) of tabletop gameplay fun at the Newberg Game Con in Canyon Commons on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29. We’ll be hosting two full days of play from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. No experience is necessary.
A convention badge is necessary to enter; register for one here. A limited number of students can get in for free by contacting Paul Otto at paulandrewotto@gmail.com for the discount code prior to registering.
Campus Public Safety will begin issuing parking citations on Monday, Sept. 16. Park in designated parking spaces. See the parking map for areas specific to your permit. The Morse lot is currently underutilized.
Please remember:
Register your vehicle if you have not done so already this fall. Previous registration issues have been resolved, so please try again if you were not able to complete registration earlier.
If you have a permit from previous years that is current with your housing status, you will not need to order a new one. If you are not sure, contact us.
Contact Campus Public Safety if you have any questions at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu.
Join us for Korean Night on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 5 p.m. in the FoxHole. Dive into Korean culture with us: cook delicious jeon, sip on refreshing hwachae, play games, and learn some Korean phrases. Don’t miss out on this fun evening!
You can follow Global Village on Instagram to stay updated at @gfu_globalvillage.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Javier Broach at jbroach23@georgefox.edu.
