Sign up for The Amazing Race and Fox Got Talent

Monday, September 18th, 2023

The highly requested return of The Amazing Race is this Friday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. Race through Newberg gathering clues to make it to the finish line! Sign up now for a chance to win a $100 Langer’s gift card. Sign up your team of two to four people using this link to secure your spot. We will also take walk-ups until we are full.

Still want to audition for Fox Got Talent? We have auditions tomorrow (Wednesday) in Bauman Auditorium. All talents are welcome and encouraged to participate, whether you’re a juggler, magician, contortionist, impressionist, singer, sword swallower, speedy Rubik’s Cube solver, or whatever else you do best. Fill out this form to audition for a chance to win a $500 cash prize!

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

Coming up:

  • The Amazing Race: Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. in front of Stevens
  • ’80s Dance: Friday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m. in EHS
  • Fox Got Talent: Friday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. in Bauman

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions!

Don’t forget to apply to join off-campus retreat Oct. 12-14

Sunday, September 17th, 2023

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during mid-semester break from Thursday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 14.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10 to 12 students and will take place off campus. During the retreat, participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body and spirit.

Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.

You must fill out an application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend, and then you will secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is Saturday, Sept. 30.

Chapel credit is offered for those who attend. If you have questions, feel free to contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

Interested in hanging out with kids? Come to FPNO and Little+Big Bruins info night Wednesday

Sunday, September 17th, 2023

Interested in helping out families and children? Come volunteer for Foster Parents Night Out (FPNO) and/or Little+Big Bruins!

FPNO is a monthly event in which foster parents drop off their children and volunteers play with them for the evening. Little+Big Bruins is a mentorship program in which George Fox students are paired with an elementary or middle school student in the Newberg School District and build a relationship with them.

If you are interested in either of these programs, please come to the info/training night at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Canyon Commons 101-102. You do not have to be committed to come to the info/training night, but it is required to participate.

Please email fpno.georgefox@gmail.com or anardella21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Learn everything you need to know about backpacking at UREC workshop tomorrow

Sunday, September 17th, 2023

Want to learn some backpacking basics? Join our outdoor recreation trip leaders at University Recreation for a fun workshop on how to plan a backpacking trip!

In this two-part series, we’ll teach you the basics about equipment, preparation, meal planning, picking a trail, and more. This is a great opportunity to talk to new and experienced backpackers about how to create successful and fun trips. The workshop is free and open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

The first session will be tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. Register by going here.

Have questions? Email Nicole Lindblom at nlindblom20@georgefox.edu.

Earn chapel credit tonight at the first psychology chapel of the year

Sunday, September 17th, 2023

The Psychology Club is partnering with Sources of Strength to host the first psychology chapel this year!

Please come listen to guest speaker Dr. Kris Kays discuss hopelessness and how to cope with it this evening (Monday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 208. You’ll have the opportunity to earn one non-Bauman chapel credit.

Get discounted tickets for professional soccer games this week

Sunday, September 17th, 2023

Join other George Fox students for a Timbers game this week! We have two dates available for discounted tickets, Sept. 20 and Sept. 23. Buy tickets here.

Reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join focus group for a civility research project on religious freedom

Sunday, September 17th, 2023

Would you like to help promote religious freedom AND reduce polarization tearing America apart? Volunteer to participate in a national research project focus group on the George Fox campus.

Focus groups will take place in two sessions on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The George Fox Civility Project is working with scholars from the University of Cincinnati and Catholic University in Washington D.C., to explore the potential for cooperation on religious freedom issues for Christians and Muslims. If you are theologically evangelical and politically right-of-center, without extensive experience with Muslim cultures, we need you.

Contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu to sign up. Students and employees are all welcome!

Psychology chapel on Sept. 18 focuses on ways to cope with hopelessness

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

The Psychology Club is partnering with Sources of Strength to host the first psychology chapel of the academic year.

Please listen to our guest speaker, Dr. Kris Kays, discuss hopelessness and how to cope with it on Monday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 208.

You have the opportunity to earn one non-Bauman chapel credit.

All are invited to ‘The Burn,’ a 12-hour worship and prayer event that starts tonight

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

Desperate to find rest for your soul? Hungry for a move of God to happen on our campus? Just looking for a space to reflect and pray after a long week?

Come join us for The Burn, a 12-hour night of worship and prayer! The Burn is organized by students, for students. Come join together with your peers at 9 p.m. tonight (Friday) in Canyon Commons as we begin our time, and feel free to worship with us until the sun rises on Saturday morning, until 9 a.m.

Let’s set our campus on fire for Christ! Contact Alvin Lai at alai20@georgefox.edu for more information.

Don’t forget to attend the APA workshop on Tuesday

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

Join us for an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style and more.

Please reach out to Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Attend Comic Book Club’s first meeting this evening

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

The Comic Book Club is having its first meeting Friday, Sept. 15, at 5:30 p.m. in Hoover 206. We will provide snacks and entertainment.

This week, we will have a summer recap, play a Kahoot (with a gift card prize!) and introduce the leadership team. The Comic Book Club is a good way to unwind from a busy week and get to know fellow students.

Don’t know anything about comics? Don’t worry! Members vary in knowledge and commitment to different fandoms. We hope to see you there!

Feel free to email Elise Cox at ecox22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

You’re invited to the FBI Careers Recruitment Event this month

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

The Portland FBI would like to invite you to attend the in-person FBI Careers Recruitment Event located at the Portland FBI Field Office on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m.

You can look forward to an informative session filled with insight into various positions in the FBI. This event will be highlighting the special agent, forensic accountant, STEM and language specialist roles.

To officially register for this event, we will need additional information so that you can obtain clearance to enter FBI space. All attendees will need to provide us with your full name, date of birth, a driver’s license/ID number and a phone number so that we can contact you in case there is a change regarding the event.

Email portlandapplicants@fbi.gov with the above information to register.

Participate in Peace Fair activities and hear President Baker speak this Saturday

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

George Fox University President Robin Baker will be speaking at the unveiling of Newberg’s new dynamic wind-powered sculpture on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

The ceremony will happen shortly after 10 a.m. in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Newberg 5K Run/Walk for Peace. The run is in memory of Denise Bacon, a longtime Rotarian and Newberg City Council member.

There will also be a Peace Fair with fun activities for kids and adults from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Peace Fair is open to families free of charge.

Check out the Instagram accounts for the ARC and DAS

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Hello Fox students!

If you haven’t heard, the university’s Academic Resource Center and Disability and Accessibility Services both have Instagram accounts. Following them will keep you up-to-date on fun events, information on scheduling, study tips and much more.

We hope you will follow along and stay in the loop on all that goes on in the ARC and DAS!

ARC Instagram: @the.arc.gfu
DAS Instagram: @gfu.accessibility

Swing by the Fox Jamboree tomorrow night in the quad

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

The Fox Jamboree is at 8 p.m. tomorrow night (Friday)! Throw on your your favorite flannel and boots, and dance under the lights. There will be a mechanical bull, line dance lessons, a pie-eating contest and more. We even have a surprise special guest joining us for the first hour.

The first 100 attendees get a free cowboy hat, and the first 200 get a free meal from the food truck!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.

Coming up:

  • The Amazing Race: Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. in front of Stevens
  • ’80s Dance: Friday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m. in EHS
  • Fox Got Talent: Friday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. in Bauman

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Reminder: Richter Scholars proposals are due Oct. 23

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Are you interested in doing research/project? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research/project activities that are devised, initiated, and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance, and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

Students, if you are interested in doing research/project next summer, connect with a faculty mentor NOW so they can help you with your proposal. The deadline for proposals is Monday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this linkAll submittals will be electronic.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

It’s not too late to sign up for The Amazing Race and Fox Got Talent

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Sign up to be a part of The Amazing Race, the highly requested return of one of our student population’s favorite events! Race through Newberg gathering clues to make it to the finish line. Sign-ups are open now, so get your friends together and sign up here.

Auditions for Fox Got Talent will be held Monday, Sept. 18, and Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Bauman Auditorium. All talents are welcome and encouraged to participate (students and employees!), whether you’re a juggler, magician, contortionist, impressionist, singer, sword swallower, speedy Rubik’s Cube solver, or whatever else you do best. Fill out this form to audition for a chance to win a $500 cash prize!

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

Coming up:

  • Fox Jamboree: Friday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. on the quad
  • The Amazing Race: Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. in front of Stevens
  • ’80s Dance: Friday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m. in EHS

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

All are invited to first Latinx Heritage Club event of the year tomorrow night

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Come join us for Latinx Heritage Club’s first event of the year tomorrow (Friday) at 5:30 p.m. in the Intercultural Resource Center. There will be food, beverages and snacks provided.

Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to see you there! Contact Lisette Uribe at luribe20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Apply now to take a spiritual retreat off campus Oct. 12-14

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during mid-semester break from Thursday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 14.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10 to 12 students and will take place off campus. During the retreat, participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body and spirit.

Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.

You must fill out an application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend, and then you will secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is Saturday, Sept. 30.

Chapel credit is offered for those who attend. If you have questions, feel free to contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

Learn about responses to hopelessness at the first Psychology Chapel of the year

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

The Psychology Club is partnering with Sources of Strength to host the first psychology chapel of the year this Monday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Guest speaker Kris Kays will be speaking on “Hopelessness: Responses from Psychology and Christian Faith.” Please come and see what our wonderful speaker has to say on this topic and earn one non-Bauman chapel credit!

Questions? Contact Kalysta Conrad at kconrad21@georgefox.edu.