Interested in going to a Timbers game this Saturday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. for $20? Student Activities is selling tickets in the Bruin Den and Canyon Commons during lunch hours (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) until tickets are gone!
Write activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
You’re invited to attend the Career and Internship Fair at Portland State University on Tuesday, Oct. 16! Over 80 employers will be there to talk about jobs and internships for this spring and summer.
Employers will include Boeing, the Beaverton School District, the Oregon Health Authority, PGE and U.S. Bank. See the full list of employers here. Ride down with other George Fox students and IDEA Center staff or go on your own. Vans will depart at 10:45 a.m. and return to campus by 2:30 p.m.
Sign up through Handshake, and contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.
All veterans are welcome to a pizza lunch hosted by the Veterans United Association in the Foxhole at noon this Friday, Sept. 28.
Questions? Contact Jason Brazel (jbrazel15@georgefox.edu).
Calling all creatives! The Student Collective, George Fox University’s yearbook publication, is now hiring these positions for our creative team:
Apply here before Sept. 30.
Please email Emma Hodges (ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Are you interested in studying abroad at Oxford University, in Oxford, England? Our program offers students the chance to study at one of the world’s leading research institutions.
Dr. Jonathan Kirkpatrick, of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, will be on campus today (Tuesday) to answer questions about the program and provide more details to students. Come by the study abroad office at 1:30 p.m. for tea and a chance to meet and talk to Kirkpatrick!
Questions? Email Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu) or Paul Chamberlain (pchamberlain@georgefox.edu). For more information, follow this link.
We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe living, learning and work setting for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:
These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of this behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community.
Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel.
For further descriptions of these policies, resources for support, and the process for reporting please visit this link.
More information can be found on the Title IX website.
This Thursday, Sept. 27, we are kicking off our monthly intergenerational game nights at Friendsview! This will be a sweet time to have fun and connect with our retired neighbors.
You are invited to take a break from homework and join us for fierce ping pong competitions, pool, board and/or card games, and intriguing conversations. There will also be free pizza! Meet at Bauman at 6 p.m. to walk over together.
Questions? Contact Rosemary Michael-Trumbull (jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com).
Understanding your Strengths can equip and empower you for success during your college experience. Tonight (Tuesday), a panel of current George Fox students will share about how their Strengths have helped them in areas such as choosing a major, finding an internship, time management, and succeeding in the classroom.
This workshop will take place in Stevens 101 at 7 p.m. Snacks provided!
For more information, visit this webpage.
Are you a psychology student? Whether you’re a major, minor or just interested in the field, you are invited to join us at the Psyc Club’s annual barbecue on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 5 p.m.! Come to connect with faculty, students and your own love of free food.* We’ll provide the food; you just bring the appetite. We’ll meet at 1630 Lilly Ct., in Newberg.
Please RSVP to help us make sure we have enough food! Email Ashton (ahoffman15@georgefox.edu) or fill out this Google form.
*Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be provided.
Join the Academic Resource Center for an APA workshop with professor Sue O’Donnell on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Hoover 105.
Learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style and more.
Questions? Contact Maddie Lowen (mlowen@georgefox.edu).
Come to EHS 102 at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, to hear about the new biomedical engineering major. We will be discussing the courses required, how it will impact George Fox, what kind of jobs can you get with this degree, internship options and more! There will be time for questions and answers.
Faculty, if you know of students interested in this major, please pass this information along.
If you have any questions, contact Abraham Kang (ykang@georgefox.edu).
Today is the beginning of Strengths Week! Stop by the IDEA Center today (Monday) on the first floor of Stevens from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to take a quick photo of yourself with your Top 5 Strength themes at our photo booth! If you post it on Instagram, you’ll be automatically entered to win one of several prizes being given away this week.
Check out this webpage for more information.
It’s Strengths Week! Tonight (Monday) at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101, Strengths consultant Sarah Budd will share about how a better understanding of your Strengths can positively impact how you relate with your roommate. This session will provide tips for building a strong partnership by addressing potential conflict through a Strengths-based approach.
Check out this webpage for more information.
Are you interested in studying abroad at Oxford University, in Oxford, England? Our program offers students the chance to study at one of the world’s leading research institutions.
Dr. Jonathan Kirkpatrick, of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, will be on campus tomorrow (Tuesday) to answer questions about the program and provide more details to students. Come by the study abroad office at 1:30 p.m. for tea and a chance to meet and talk to Dr. Kirkpatrick!
Questions? Email Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu) or Paul Chamberlain (pchamberlain@georgefox.edu). For more information, follow this link.
The admissions office is looking for freshmen to be floor leaders for this year. Floor leaders are responsible for recruiting floor-mates to host prospective students during large admissions events. Wanted applicants are those who are excited about hosting prospective students. Floor leaders are the point of contact between their floor, the admissions office, and prospective students.
Students who are interested can apply here.
Apply now! Questions? Please email visits@georgefox.edu.
Calling all creatives! The Student Collective, George Fox University’s yearbook publication, is now hiring these positions for our creative team:
Apply here before Sept. 30.
Please email Emma Hodges (ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Have you noticed changes occurring in how we are recycling as a university? Are you curious what led to these changes and how we are seeking to recycle in the future? Do you have some thoughts or ideas about recycling that you would like to dialogue around?
If so, join us for a meeting from 5 to 5:40 p.m. today (Monday) in EHS 102. The meeting will include a 20-minute presentation on the state of recycling at George Fox, followed by about 20 minutes of question-and-answer time and open dialogue.
All are welcome and encouraged to bring questions and ideas! If you have any questions about this event, or if you are not able to make this meeting but have some questions regarding recycling on campus, you can email Trevor Woods at twoods@georgefox.edu.
The physical therapy research team is continuing its investigation on the big toe. This time, the focus is on bunions (hallux valgus). If you have a bunion, or two, our research team is interested in you! We will be collecting data on how bunions function.
If you’d like to know more or are interested in participating, please call Jamie at 503-803-8096.
Strengths Week starts this Monday! It’s going to be a great week full of opportunities to explore and discover more about your strengths. The IDEA Center will be sponsoring a variety of workshops and activities throughout the week including a photo contest on Instagram with some great prizes.
Check out this webpage for more information.
The admissions office is looking for freshmen to be floor leaders for this year. Floor leaders are responsible for recruiting floor-mates to host prospective students during large admissions events. Wanted applicants are those who are excited about hosting prospective students. Floor leaders are the point of contact between their floor, the admissions office, and prospective students.
Students who are interested can apply here.
Apply now! Questions? Please email visits@georgefox.edu.
