Monday, September 3rd, 2018
Attention Christian ministries, biblical studies and philosophy majors! The College of Christian Studies wishes to welcome all new and returning students and faculty to celebrate the start of a new school year. So, you are all invited to participate in our “Welcome Back Bash!”
Join us on the volleyball courts behind the HMS dorm this Thursday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 6 p.m.
This is going to be a fun, informal time to meet professors and other students within the department through games like volleyball, Spikeball, Frisbee and more! Did we mention there will be ice cream?
We can’t wait to see you there! Contact Kaleb Puckett (puckettk16@georgefox.edu) for more information.
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Monday, September 3rd, 2018
The Office of Campus Public Safety has given a week of warnings for everybody to find out where they should park, and tickets start this week! If you are still unsure about where your permit allows you to park, come immediately to the CPS office to find out before you are ticketed.
All commuters and grad students were automatically charged $100 for the fall semester, but you still need to register for a parking permit on MyGFU. After finishing that, print out the temporary permit from the link sent to you and place that on your dashboard; it will serve as your permit until your permit arrives in one to three weeks. A parking brochure will arrive with your permit, so be certain to look at it on the CPS website to know where you can park until then.
Here are a few more parking policies to be aware of:
- All cars with Austin permits must stay in the Austin lot between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you bring your car on campus during the evening, it must be returned to the Austin lot by 7 a.m.
- CPS officers are seeing many cars not parking on the side of the road in the direction of travel, especially on Sheridan and Center streets. This is a ticketable offense for the Newberg Police Department, so please point your car in the direction of traffic to avoid an expensive ticket. Blocking mailboxes or driveways also brings a hefty fine from the police, and we know that you have better things to do with your money!
- Permits that have been sent to your George Fox post office box will NOT be in your mailbox; you need to sign for them at Mail Services.
- Permits ideally should be affixed to the outside of your vehicle’s back window, not taped on the inside. Please don’t place them on your car’s painted surfaces, as they are difficult to safely remove.
- Staff and faculty: Please remember to put your campus PO box number as your “mailing address” when registering on MyGFU, as all permits are sent via campus mail.
- If you registered for your permit in July or very early August and it still hasn’t arrived at your mailing address, please come to the CPS office so we can track it down.
Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, September 3rd, 2018
Want to be a part of our monthly Foster Parents’ Night Out program? Come to the training session this Sunday, Sept. 9, to learn more about FPNO and how to mentor children in foster care! We’ll be meeting from 1 to 4 p.m. in Stevens 207.
Contact Cana Buckley (cbuckley17@georgefox.edu) if you plan on coming or have any questions.
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Monday, September 3rd, 2018
The opening of the Hadlock Student Center will be delayed, with an anticipated grand opening event for the entire campus community the week of Sept. 10. We are working closely with our contractor and will keep the campus community updated regarding the opening date as soon as it is confirmed.
When the center opens, there will be a number of exciting new programs and services for students and employees. Please take a few minutes to review the policies for employees, spouses, dependents, students and guests.
Two important items to note:
- Anyone entering the building will be required to have a valid George Fox University ID card; there will be no exceptions.
- All employees, spouses, dependents, students and guests will be required to have a completed liability and release form on file. This form will be live on MyGFU soon, and information will be sent out with a link once the form is available.
We are excited to share this beautiful new facility with the campus community! Contact Rob Simpson, director of campus recreation (simpsonr@georgefox.edu) or Keith Schneider, assistant director of campus recreation (kschneid@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Monday, September 3rd, 2018
Have you struggled with alcohol? Looking for some support? Feel free to attend the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meeting on campus. We meet each Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters in Roberts 128.
Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 19. All George Fox students, staff, faculty and administrators are welcome to attend. There is no fee to participate.
Questions? Contact Gregg Lamm at gregg.lamm@gmail.com.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018
Looking to get involved on campus? Join ASC! Applications are now open for all campus representative positions and for our brand new class representative positions.
ASC strives to be the voice of students and needs dedicated student-leaders to advocate for their classmates. The time commitment isn’t too strenuous and schedules are flexible. Being a rep is a ton of fun!
To apply to represent your living area, click this link.
To apply to represent your class, follow this link.
Applications are due Wednesday, Sept 5.
For more information on the positions, go to asc.georgefox.edu or email bsauls15@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018
Do you live on campus and want to help prospective students experience George Fox?? The admissions office is looking for volunteers to host students overnight Thursday evenings before they attend Friday@Fox.
Visit this link for more information on this volunteer opportunity and to sign up! Questions? Contact Kelly Hughton at khughton@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018
Passport Days are coming! If you are planning to travel internationally, you will need a passport. We will have a U.S. Postal Service representative on campus between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 20-21, to help you apply for a new passport and/or renew your passport.
This is the perfect time to get your passport if you are going on a Juniors Abroad or a study abroad trip. This event will be open to all students, employees and the community. More information to come.
Questions? Please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018
Interested in mentoring children in foster care? Foster Parents’ Night Out is a once-a-month program where you get to do just that! If you want to get involved, please attend the training from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9.
Contact Cana Buckley (cbuckley17@georgefox.edu) if you plan to attend or have any questions! A location of the meeting has yet to be finalized.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018
George Fox’s premiere a cappella group, Quakers and Notes, is holding auditions for the 2018-19 season and is looking for talented singers who are hardworking and dedicated.
Click this link for more information and audition slots. For more information, please contact Alexa Aldridge (aaldridge15@georgefox.edu).
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018
The Dundee Fire Department is looking for service-oriented students willing to make a difference and get started in the fire service. Dundee is located three miles southwest of George Fox.
This position is entry level, no experience is required, and training and equipment are provided. Scheduling is very flexible.
For more information, contact John Angel (jangel16@georgefox.edu).
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Saturday, September 1st, 2018
Are you looking for a church home while you are at George Fox? The Office for Spiritual Life has this webpage to help you get connected with area churches. There will also be a Church Fair on the quad during dinner on Serve Day, Sept. 12, so you can get acquainted with pastors and ministry opportunities.
Starting this weekend, a number of area churches are sending September shuttles to our campus to make it easy for you to get to church. 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.
Though these churches are trusted community partners, we ask you to use discretion in your church search and travel. Please contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu or call 503.554.2320 with any questions!
Church Lift: September Shuttles to Local Churches
- Grace Baptist Church: 10:30 a.m. pick-up in front of Brandt Hall
- Newberg Christian Church: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. pick-up in Stevens lot
- Newberg Emerging Friends Church: 4:45 p.m. pick-up in Stevens lot
- Northside Community Church: 9:30 a.m. pick up in Stevens lot
- Red Hills Church: 8:40 & 10:40 a.m. pick-up in front of Brandt Hall
- St. Peter Catholic Church: 7:45 a.m. pick-up in Stevens lot
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Friday, August 31st, 2018
Are you looking for a church home while you are at George Fox? The Office for Spiritual Life has this webpage to help you get connected with area churches. There will also be a Church Fair on the quad during dinner on Serve Day, Sept. 12, so you can get acquainted with pastors and ministry opportunities.
Starting this weekend, a number of area churches are sending September shuttles to our campus to make it easy for you to get to church. 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.
Though these churches are trusted community partners, we ask you to use discretion in your church search and travel. Please contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu or call 503.554.2320 with any questions!
Church Lift: September Shuttles to Local Churches
- Grace Baptist Church: 10:30 a.m. pick-up in front of Brandt Hall
- Newberg Christian Church: 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. pick-up in Stevens lot
- Newberg Emerging Friends Church: 4:45 p.m. pick-up in Stevens lot
- Northside Community Church: 9:30 a.m. pick up in Stevens lot
- Red Hills Church: 8:40 & 10:40 a.m. pick-up in front of Brandt Hall
- St. Peter Catholic Church: 7:45 a.m. pick-up in Stevens lot
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Friday, August 31st, 2018
Are you interested in connecting with others and growing deeper in faith together?
The Office for Spiritual Life offers Life Groups for undergraduate students for spiritual growth, fellowship and prayer. Sign up online for the group of your choice. You can sign up with your friends or, with the details provided, you can choose a group that’s just right for you.
Most groups are led by an employee or a trusted and trained friend of the university. Life Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes. Fall groups are eight weeks in length, beginning the week of Sept. 17 and ending the week of Nov. 5. Sign-ups open today (Saturday) and close on Sept. 14.
Sign up here.
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Friday, August 31st, 2018
The physical therapy department 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. Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session beginning at 12:30 p.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Roberts Center.
Please email or call Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up. We hope you can join us!
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Friday, August 31st, 2018
ASC is currently working with the Chehalem community pool and the university to renegotiate undergraduate students’ membership and access to the pool. Because of this, the pool is temporarily unavailable for undergraduate student use.
We apologize for any inconvenience this causes you, and we hope to come to a new agreement as quickly as possible.
Questions? Email bsauls15@georgefox.edu.
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Friday, August 31st, 2018
Do you enjoy spending time with kids? Then Little Bruins may be the right fit for you. Much like Big Brother/Sister programs, Big/Little Bruins are George Fox students who are paired one-to-one with a student from an elementary or middle school in the Newberg Public School District.
Big Bruins meet and establish a relationship with Little Bruins to serve as a role model for a fruitful lifestyle. The program requires George Fox students to visit their Little Bruin for at least one hour a week during the months of October, November, February and March.
Students interested in this service opportunity need to apply by Friday, Sept. 7. All the forms and information can be found at this link. The will be a Serve Day training on Sept. 12 for those who apply.
Please contact Alex Embleton (aembleton15@georgefox.edu) for more information and any questions.
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Friday, August 31st, 2018
The Swing Dance Club’s first meeting is tonight! Beginner lessons go from 6:30 to 7 p.m., followed by the intermediate dance from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and open dance from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bring a friend, meet new people, learn fun dance moves! See you tonight!
Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager (aalsager17@georgefox.edu).
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Friday, August 31st, 2018
The Dundee Fire Department is looking for service-oriented students willing to make a difference and get started in the fire service. Dundee is located three miles southwest of George Fox.
This position is entry level, no experience is required, and training and equipment are provided. Scheduling is very flexible.
For more information, contact John Angel (jangel16@georgefox.edu).
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Thursday, August 30th, 2018
It is the moment you have all been waiting for: The university’s sports marketing department will be hosting mascot tryouts to be “Pennington Bear” on Wednesday, Sept. 5.
If interested, please email Mckenna Tillotson (mtillotson@georgefox.edu) and she will give you the details on time and location. Serious inquiries only, and you must be available to work all home football games (Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Oct. 20 and Nov. 10).
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