Extend the Be Known promise to honors visitors on campus tomorrow

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

The George Fox Honors Program is hosting our Fellowship Day scholarship competition tomorrow (Friday). In addition to Friday at Fox, there will be 70 prospective honors students and their families on campus.

We are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day by doing the following …

  • Please avoid parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus Friday morning between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m.
  • Offer a smile and a helping hand with directions to students and their families!

Thank you! If you have questions, email hmorse@georgefox.edu or call Helen Morse at 503-554-2152.

Perform your original song at a Songwriter’s Showcase in January

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

Calling all songwriters! Would you like to showcase your song and perform it live? The performing arts department is seeking talented singer-songwriters to be part of our first-ever Songwriters Showcase this January.

All students are welcome to submit! Email Aaron Barnhart at abarnahart@georgefox.edu for more information.

Survey: Applied Statistics

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

Please fill out this quick survey and help our team complete a very interesting project for our Applied Statistics class.

If you have any questions, please connect with Emma Brezler at ebrezler21@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.

Get your Winter Formal tickets before they sell out

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

Walk down the red carpet at “The Hollywood Premiere” on Saturday, Dec. 2. We have 100 Winter Formal tickets still available. They cost $20 with cash or card. These sell out year after year, so get them before they are gone!

The ticket sale dates below are subject to change if we sell out; please keep an eye on the Student Activities Instagram for sales updates.

Sale dates:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 29, 5 to 7 p.m., in Canyon Commons
  • Thursday, Nov. 30, noon to 2 p.m., in Canyon Commons
  • Thursday, Nov. 30, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Holiday Market in Klages

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.

Events coming up:

  • Holiday Hangout and Christmas Celebration: Thursday, Nov. 30, at 4:30 p.m. in Stevens and Klages
  • Winter Formal: Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at Shawn Gardner Ballroom, Tigard
  • Squid Games Fusion Edition: Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. in EHS

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come enjoy a breakfast burrito on the quad Friday morning

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

Students, faculty and guests are welcome and encouraged to come enjoy a breakfast burrito on the quad this Friday morning!

The Climbing Club is hosting a fundraiser, selling breakfast burritos. They will be delicious and affordable. Bring your friends and colleagues! We’ll be serving from 7:30 to 10 a.m. in front of the library.

Contact Lily Giesbrecht at lgiesbrecht20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Decorate cookies and make cards with the Psychology Club on Dec. 7

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

As finals are coming up, the Psychology Club has set up a time to offer cookie decorating and card making for those we would like to thank.

This is the perfect chance to give recognition and show gratitude for anyone who you feel has made a positive influence throughout the term. Plus, cookies!

Join us from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, in Hoover 103. Contact Kalysta at kconrad21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join Psychology Club for tomorrow’s chapel event

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

The Psychology Club will be hosting our November chapel in Hoover 210 tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 p.m. with our very own Madi Bailey! Madi is the secretary of the Psych Club and will be speaking on the topic “Jesus as a Counselor.”

We would love to have you and will be offering one non-Bauman chapel credit for attendance.

If you have questions, email Kalysta at kconrad21@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to ‘How to Use Holistic Boundaries’ event today in Canyon Commons

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

Learn about boundaries from our panel of staff and students at a special event, “How to Use Holistic Boundaries,” today (Wednesday) in Canyon Commons 101.

You’ll gain insight on how to use holistic boundaries in different areas of your life: personal, professional and academic. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

We will buy dinner for the first 20 students without a meal plan. If you have a meal plan, please grab dinner in the cafeteria and bring it to the event. The panel will formally begin at 5:30 p.m.

Our panelists are Eden Del Valle, a current George Fox student; Jason Fileta, associate vice president for inclusive excellence; Chanel Rich L. Aguilar, a doctoral student; and Debrianna DeBolt, university pastor for chapel programs.

Contact Jesse Cetz at cetz@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join Quaker worship time this afternoon

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

Join us this afternoon (Wednesday) for Quaker worship in Hoover 250 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting the gathering; chapel credit is available.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Don’t forget tomorrow night’s Christmas Extravaganza

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

You are invited to this year’s Christmas Extravaganza and tree lighting tomorrow (Thursday)! Join us for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in front of Stevens at 4:30 p.m., followed by treats and festivities, scheduled to run until 7:30 p.m.

There will be caroling, cookie decorating, goats, a photo booth, a roaming Santa, a holiday market in Klages, a Santa’s workshop in the Maker Hub, Miss Hannah’s popcorn, and more. The first 50 people who arrive in Christmas sweaters and holiday wear will receive gift cards!

Contact Faith McKee at fmckee@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join the snowman decorating contest and donate warm clothing to those in need

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

Want a chance to win a gift basket of market vendor crafts while also helping out others in our community? At the holiday market tomorrow (Thursday) you’ll have that chance!

Join us for a snowman family decorating contest using donated clothing beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Klages. You may win an amazing gift basket filled market vendors’ creations!

We’re also collecting warm clothing items for those in need, so help us spread love and warmth this holiday season. All items will be donated to Night Strike and Love INC to be handed out by their volunteers. They are looking for jackets, blankets and socks (new ones only), hats and gloves, hand warmers, ponchos, and any other goods to keep people warm this winter.

Please be sure to only donate items that are new or in good condition. Our three donation bins are located in the Newlin lobby, in the Klages entrance facing the quad, and on the table in the hall next to the Bridge Cafe.

You can also bring any donations to the holiday market. Any donations would be much appreciated. We can’t wait to see how God will use this to spread his love this season!

Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Make plans to attend the Christmas Extravaganza Thursday night

Monday, November 27th, 2023

You are invited to this year’s Christmas Extravaganza and tree lighting this Thursday, Nov. 30. Join us for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in front of Stevens at 4:30 p.m., followed by treats and festivities, scheduled to run until 7:30 p.m.

There will be caroling, cookie decorating, goats, a photo booth, a roaming Santa, a holiday market in Klages, a Santa’s workshop in the Maker Hub, Miss Hannah’s popcorn, and more. We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season with you!

The market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work. This event is attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic. If you are still interested in signing up for a table, please do so here.

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.

Events coming up:

  • Winter Formal: Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at Shawn Gardner Ballroom, Tigard. Check out our Instagram for remaining ticket sales.
  • Squid Games Fusion Edition: Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons
  • Late Night Breakfast: Monday, Dec. 11, at 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Take time to contemplate the season with this devotional Advent Reader

Monday, November 27th, 2023

The university pastors are excited to share the 2023 Advent Reader with you all!

Advent begins this Sunday, Dec. 3, and the Advent Reader has a devotional and contemplative practice for each week of Advent. Feel free to share this with your family, friends and faith community. May you experience the hope, peace, joy and love of Christ this Advent season!

Access the Advent Reader with this link.

Learn to navigate disagreement at ‘From Walls to Bridges’ session tomorrow night

Monday, November 27th, 2023

Did a conversation about politics, faith, or other deep topics go awry over Thanksgiving weekend? Are you dreading a similar risk during the upcoming Christmas break?

Now is the time to get better at helping people embrace disagreements as opportunities to make life better, more just and less polarized.

Come to a highly interactive workshop, “From Walls to Bridges: Building Skills to Reduce Polarization and Bridge Community Divides,” at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road). You will learn to stay calm amid disagreement, listen actively, unleash curiosity, ask powerful questions, and share your own views more effectively.

This event is co-sponsored by the George Fox Civility Project and the local United as Neighbors group (especially its Community Conversations team). For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for ‘Pro Tips for Climbers’ clinic on Dec. 6

Monday, November 27th, 2023

A “Physical Therapy Pro Tips for Climbers” clinic on Wednesday, Dec. 6, will provide you with insight into common rock climbing-related injuries and steps you can take to reduce your risk of injury, improve your general strength and resiliency, and boost your climbing performance. Join us in Hadlock from 5 to 7 p.m.

The clinic will be instructed by Montana Rhoden of Redpoint Physical Therapy and Performance (@redpointpdx). Montana is a Doctor of Physical Therapy alumnus (class of 2019) and certified strength and conditioning specialist. He has a special interest in injury rehabilitation and performance training for rock climbing.

The clinic is free and has limited spots. Sign up on IM Leagues!

Contact Nathanael at freemann@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Support DPT’s Uganda trip by ordering Panda Express tomorrow

Monday, November 27th, 2023

Order a meal from any Panda Express in the country tomorrow (Wednesday) to support the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s annual service trip to Uganda! Use the code 919543 to help. Online orders only!

Contact Molly at mshields22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Donate to winter clothing drive and participate in snowman decorating contest for prizes

Monday, November 27th, 2023

Want a chance to win a gift basket of market vendor crafts while also helping out others in our community? Attend the holiday market this year and you’ll have that chance!

We will be hosting a snowman family decorating contest at the market in Klages this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. The winner will receive an amazing gift basket filled with market vendors’ creations.

In addition, we’re hosting a winter clothing drive! Do you have any winter clothes to give away, or you are feeling generous and want to buy some winter supplies for our friends in Portland? We would love you to be a part of our drive, spreading love and warmth this holiday season! All items will be donated to Night Strike to be handed out by their volunteers.

Our three donation bins are located in the Newlin lobby, in the Klages entrance facing the quad, and on the table in the hall next to the Bridge Cafe.

The items needed include jackets, blankets and socks (new socks only), hats and gloves, hand warmers, ponchos, and any other goods to keep people warm this winter. Please only donate items that are new or in good condition!

Any donations would be much appreciated. We can’t wait to see how God will use this to spread his love this season!

Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Prepare for future interviews with the Financial Planning Club this Thursday evening

Monday, November 27th, 2023

Trying to find a job? An internship? You will need to do an interview. Even if you already have a job or internship lined up, you will likely need to interview again in the future when you change jobs or are under review for a promotion.

Just like weightlifting, public speaking or riding a bike, interviewing is a skill, and the best way to get better at interviewing is to practice interviewing!

To help you get this practice, the Financial Planning Club is hosting a simulated mock-interview night in Canyon Commons in January. It will be open to accounting, personal finance, finance, and economics majors. More information about this event will be released in December and January.

To help you prepare, the club will be hosting an interview prep night at 7 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 30, in Hoover 210. We will provide tips and secrets about resumes, LinkedIn, and interviewing strategies. Joining us will be seniors who have had internships and secured full-time positions after graduation to answer questions and help others.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Cort at cmorris20@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there!

Enjoy the benefits of a combined yoga and indoor cycling event in Hadlock

Monday, November 27th, 2023

Experience the perfect harmony of tranquility and vitality with our “Yoga & Indoor Cycling Fusion: A Journey to Balance” event.

This unique fitness experience seamlessly combines both worlds, giving you the opportunity to engage in 40 minutes of restorative yoga and 40 minutes of indoor cycling, all designed to leave you feeling centered and energized. Participants will be divided into two groups that will either start with yoga or indoor cycling.

Sign up today at this link for the event in Hadlock this Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Feel free to email fitness@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Check out art’s open house and holiday sale this Friday and Saturday

Monday, November 27th, 2023

Come to the holiday art sale and open house in Lemmons this Friday, Dec. 1, from noon to 6:30 p.m., or Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. This is a great time to see our new spaces and do some Christmas shopping.

We will have items made by our students for sale, a wrapping station, and some Christmas treats. We would love to see you there!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.