Monday, November 6th, 2023
Looking for some extra money this Cyber Monday? George Fox’s MKTG 350 class is conducting a survey on the habits and buying behavior of laundry detergent customers aged 18 to 35.
Please help us in our semester-long project through sharing some of your insights regarding laundry detergent, and be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card!
Feel free to contact Alvin at alai20@georgefox.edu with any questions.
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.
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Sunday, November 5th, 2023
All students are welcome to attend the Christmas Concert, “All is Bright,” for any performance with one free ticket. Performances will be Dec. 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Please obtain your ticket at this link, using your own George Fox email address when checking out. You may also come to the formal dress rehearsal on Thursday (Dec. 7) night for free.
Feel free to email your questions to boxoffice@georgefox.edu. Thank you for coming and supporting our musicians!
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Sunday, November 5th, 2023
Did you know that social workers can be employed in a large variety of forms and settings? Healthcare and hospital settings, in schools, with veterans, counseling clients, working internationally, and working in the criminal justice system are just a few examples.
If you have often thought you wanted to help people but aren’t sure how, come to our information session from noon to 1 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 8, in Roberts 215! Enjoy free pizza and learn more about what a career in social work can look like and how you can achieve these goals with a social work major.
Have questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, November 5th, 2023
Tree work is scheduled in the quad area today (Monday), Wednesday and Friday (Nov. 6, Nov. 8 and Nov. 10). Please follow the detour signs and do not walk through work zones. Thank you!
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Sunday, November 5th, 2023
Students from the College of Business are organizing a service project for Camp Tilikum in Newberg. The project will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Please bring rain gear and boots, as we will be raking leaves, clearing brush, and deep-cleaning indoors. All other supplies will be provided.
We would love and appreciate your help! Here is the link to sign up for the event.
If you have any questions, please contact Kara at klyda21@georgefox.edu. Thank you!
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Friday, November 3rd, 2023
Join CREO Chapel this Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. It will be a great opportunity to experience God’s goodness through art. Chapel credit is available.
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2023
Join the School of Communication and Design today (Friday) for this month’s First Friday Art Walk on campus.
We will be celebrating the closing of professor Amy Williams’ ceramics exhibition “Metaliminion,” located in the Lindgren Gallery in Bauman; Lorie Baxter’s “Natural Wonders” painting exhibition in Minthorne Gallery in Hoover; and a printmaking installation, “By the Telephone Line,” by professor Chandler Brutscher’s silkscreen printing class on display in Ross (adjacent to Lindgren Gallery).
Light refreshments will be provided. The shows are open-house style, so drop in any time between 5 and 8 p.m. to see the art scene on campus!
Contact Chandler at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2023
Experiencing stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student! Don’t miss our last event of the semester!
Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students and employees ($25) and community members ($30). We are offering 25-minute massages Friday, Nov. 10, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 to 1:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).
Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register for a massage using this Google Form.
If you have questions, reach out to Karlie Stewart at kstewart19@georgefox.edu
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
We’re back for another week of Satisfy! We will have a time of worship, community, food, and prayer in EHS 102 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday).
We’re looking for worship leaders! If you are willing to serve in that way, reach out to Toby at tklauder21@georgefox.edu. You may also email him with any questions.
Otherwise, we invite all to come and spend time in student-led worship and prayer.
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
All undergraduate students are invited to prayerfully consider applying to “pilgrimage” in the spring of 2024 on a SpiL Trip, a spiritual life-enriching travel opportunity of cultural immersion, service, and other deepening spiritual practices!
- Mid-Semester Break (Feb. 16-18): Jubilee Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ($395 per person)
- Spring Break (March 23-30): Wildfire disaster recovery work, Northern California ($195 per person)
- Spring Break (March 23-30): Urban immersion and service with the Philly Dream Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ($450 per person)
- May Term (Apr. 29 – May 20): International immersion and service with WordMadeFlesh, Romania and Moldova; also eligible to be taken as SWRK 275 internship course for credit ($1,950 per person)
Details and online applications are available at georgefox.edu/spiltrips. The deadline for the application and $50 deposit is Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at 5 p.m.
If you have any questions (or if personal fundraising might be the only barrier to your applying to participate this year), please don’t hesitate to reach out and talk to us about your interest! Email SpiL at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
Receive five elective chapel credits for participation in a Graduate School of Clinical Psychology research study that explores spiritual formation and social connection.
Participation is virtual and once a week for 30 minutes over a six-week period of time beginning Nov. 6 and running through Dec. 11. Participants will meet in pairs or individually to review a practice inspired by Lectio Divina.
If interested, please fill out this form, or contact Rebecca Crowder at rjackson05@georgefox.edu to learn more.
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
Tomorrow night (Friday). 7 p.m. PACK. THE. GYM.
Let’s break the spectator attendance record at our very own Miller Gymnasium in the Wheeler Sports Center. Your Bruins, currently No. 2 in the Northwest Conference volleyball standings, will take on No. 1 Pacific Lutheran University. We are currently 11-3 in conference play, and have posted the most wins since 2002, clinching a spot in the first-ever NWC Championship Tournament!
And it’s a “Pink-Out” game! There will be giveaways to the first 100 students decked in pink for Student Activities’ Dream House Dance, taking place after the game at 8 p.m.
Get there early (6:45 p.m.) to celebrate our seven seniors.
See you there, Bruin fans!
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
Please make a note of this update: Our fundraiser for Safe Families for Children will be held at Saturday’s volleyball game rather than Friday’s.
At 6 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 4, the Bruins will host Safe Families for Children at our home game against Willamette University. The game is free for volunteers, families and children in the Safe Families for Children Movement.
It is also a fundraiser to celebrate our families as they move into their own apartments; we want to bless them with some self-care items. We have created an Amazon wish list if you wish to contribute.
If you have any questions, reach out to Addison at arobertson21@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
Come join us for trivia, snacks and friendly competition! Tonight (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. in the FoxHole, biology and biochemistry students will come together and compete in a trivia showdown to win the “Golden Microscope” for their department.
This will be a great chance to get to know your science-loving peers and possibly see some of your favorite professors join in the fun!
Feel free to email Sophie at sdenham22@georgefox.edu with any questions. Hope to see you there!
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
Looking for some extra money this Cyber Monday? George Fox’s MKTG 350 class is conducting a survey on the habits and buying behavior of laundry detergent customers aged 18 to 35.
Please help us in our semester-long project through sharing some of your insights regarding laundry detergent, and be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card!
Feel free to contact Alvin at alai20@georgefox.edu with any questions.
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.
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
Be sure to check out the Christmas Bazaar Sale at the Friendsview Retirement Community (1301 E. Fulton) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 4!
Enter through the lobby and follow the signs to the basement. Students pay half-price all day, and everything is free after 2 p.m.!
Enjoy cookies and cider while you shop for ornaments, decorations, wrapping paper and more.
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
Channel your inner Barbie and Ken at the Dream House Dance this Friday, Nov. 3, at 8 p.m. in Stevens! Don’t hold back – dress to impress! It’s a night of glitz, glam, and unforgettable memories. Starting at 7 p.m., there will be a special sunglasses giveaway before the dance at the volleyball game in Wheeler.
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.
Events coming up:
- Mr. Bruin: Friday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
- Game Night: Friday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in Wheeler
- Holiday Hangout and Christmas Celebration: Thursday, Nov. 30, at 5 p.m. in Stevens
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month (November), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled a digital document for engagement this month.
We invite you to join us in learning from and witnessing the Gospel message through followers of Jesus in First Nations communities, citing passages from the First Nations version of the New Testament and the works of George Fox faculty alumni.
Additionally, every good Heritage Month involves getting together, so we will be hosting events here at the IRC (the Moore House), including a First Nations connection event on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m., as well as a film screening of Indian Horse on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
We hope that these opportunities serve as a starting point for your celebration this month. As always, we want to hear and represent you, so if you have recommendations for celebrating this month and future cultural heritage months, please let us know by filling out this form.
Happy Native American Heritage Month, George Fox!
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
All are welcome to join us today (Wednesday) for a time of waiting on the Lord and responding to his leadings. Paul Anderson will host our meeting in Hoover 250 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Chapel credit is available.
For more information, contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
Join University Recreation for a whitewater rafting trip this Sunday, Nov. 5, on the Clackamas River!
Our guides for this experience will be Youth Dynamics, an organization that uses the outdoors and experiential education to help people go deeper in relationship with God and others.
As part of our time, we will share some experiences and reflections with one another through activities facilitated by Youth Dynamics. We will be rafting and having loads of fun on the water the rest of the time!
Register with this link. Have questions? Email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu
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