The last day to submit art, prose or poetry to the Wineskin is tomorrow (Friday) at midnight. If you want to see your work published alongside that of your peers, send your pieces to gfuwineskin@gmail.com. Our team would love to hear from you!
This year, the theatre group Epiphany explores the theme “Good Enough,” sharing through stories and original songs that, whether it is a good day or bad day, you are “enough” regardless of what you do because of a God who meets us exactly where we are.
Join us tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium to hear their stories! Reach out to Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu with any questions.
This Saturday, April 15, at 2 p.m., come out to the football field and enjoy a friendly flag football game between the George Fox football team and the Dundee Volunteer Fire Department at Stoffer Family Stadium.
The objective of this event is to raise awareness and donations for the Dundee Volunteer Firefighters as they work relentlessly to save lives and help those in need without payment.
If you are not able to come and watch but still want to donate, contact Sam Toohey at (503) 840-5846.
Go Bruins!
Join us for “Real Talk,” an event created for George Fox students by the Act Six Cadre 16, this Monday, April 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.
Our goal is to bring influential speakers from our community to share their experiences as a George Fox student. We will be real and talk about the uncomfortable conversations and barriers as a young adult.
Come learn about the upbringing and the obstacles that Khadija Bruce went through. She is an elementary school teacher for Portland Public Schools and plans to climb the education ladder in order to restructure our educational system. Her goal is for quality education to be equitable for anyone.
Contact David Morales Sanchez at dmoralessanchez22@georgefox.
The Financial Planning Club is hosting a Professional Development Night tonight (Thursday) from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 208. We plan to go over two main things:
Through this event we hope to help you expand your network and gain access to valuable opportunities and resources. Please contact Nicole Lindblom at nlindblom20@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Is your Hydro Flask lonely? Is your laptop lacking personality? Have no fear, Stickerfest is returning on Wednesday, April 19, and Thursday, April 20. Drop by Canyon Commons or Klages between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for an opportunity to purchase stickers designed by students and faculty.
Reach out to Linnea Coffey at lcoffey@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Hello! We are a group in the WRIT 310: Professional Writing class and would appreciate if you would fill out our survey regarding a hypothetical winter fair for intergenerational connectivity. The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback from our valued community.
The fair would take place in the wintertime, ideally February, and would be a culmination of intergenerational activities such as letter-writing, cupcake decorating, and other activities to appeal to all generations.
The survey will take fewer than five minutes to complete. We assure you that all responses will be kept strictly confidential and used only for research purposes. Your feedback is very important to us and will help us better understand the needs and preferences of the community.
Thank you in advance for your time and valuable feedback.
Contact Katie Koenig at kkoenig19@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.
Would you like to help save a life by donating blood to the American Red Cross? If so, please sign up for an appointment through redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code “GFNursing.” The blood drive will be at Northwest Christian Church tomorrow (Friday) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Any questions about this event or the Nursing Club? Please contact Ashley Lewton at alewton20@georgefox.edu or Raven Otis at rotis21@georgefox.edu.
Don Powers is retiring after 34 years of teaching biology at George Fox. Please join us to celebrate his years of service tomorrow (Thursday) from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the EHS Atrium. A short program will take place at 3:15 p.m.
If you have questions, please contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.
The Spring Awards Convocation Chapel is Tuesday, April 18! Join us in Bauman Auditorium at 10:50 a.m. to worship together and celebrate at this final chapel of the year.
The winners of the Faculty Achievement Awards for Undergraduate Teaching and Undergraduate Research & Scholarship will be announced, and Provost Andrea Scott will give a special year-end message to our students and graduates.
We’ll also hear from our student music ensemble, and professor Aaron Barnhart will lead us in worship. Don’t miss it!
Do you like to be entertained and support your friends? The Fox Film Festival is your event!
Come join us for a night of friends, fun and films. There are two nights of the festival, and the same films will be shown at each. On Saturday, April 22, we’ll host an awards ceremony following the viewings.
Here is the schedule:
Our cinematic arts students have been hard at work all year creating short films through a variety of courses. There are several categories the films fall under, including Live Action Film, Animated Film, Fresh Film (from first-year students), Narrative, and Documentary/Non-Fiction.
Come out on one or both of the nights to support your fellow Bruins on our last weekend of the semester. If you have any questions, please reach out to Alex Chung (achung@georgefox.edu) or Amber Abrams (aabrams20@georgefox.edu). Can’t wait to see you all there!
This Saturday, April 15, professor Paul Anderson will be leading a workshop on “Discerning Vocation: Embracing Life’s Purpose” as a way for students to reflect on direction and meaning in life.
Lunch and cinnamon rolls will be provided, and students will be awarded a $50 stipend by ISI in support of the time and energy devoted to this workshop. The registration deadline is tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 p.m. Get all the details at this link, and contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.
You’re invited to this year’s Spring Formal: “The Secret Garden.” Pull out those floral dresses and boutonnieres. Join us for the final and most exciting dance of the year this Saturday, April 15, at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom in Portland at 7 p.m. for a garden party!
Don’t have your tickets yet? No worries. You can still get tickets in the student life office during the following times, or until they sell out. Tickets are $20 (cash only).
Want the opportunity to sell your art at Student Activities’ Spring Market in the quad on Friday, April 21, from 3 to 5 p.m.? All you need to do is complete the Table Rental Form to reserve a table to sell as much art as you’d like to sell to your fellow students and our local community.
Nothing to sell but still want to participate? Want the opportunity to share your musical talent at the market? Complete the Spring Market Open Mic Form. We want to open up the stage to anyone interested in sharing a cool song or to preform in front of a low-key public audience of fellow students and community members.
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details. Here are some events coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The undergraduate admissions office is seeking qualified intern candidates to work in our office next year! Areas of work and development include admissions counseling, visit coordination, and student engagement during the 2023-24 academic year (August through April).
This will be an exciting, collaborative and professional internship where you will work with incredible people every day! Take this resume building opportunity and apply here before it closes on Sunday, April 16!
Contact Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu for more information.
Friendsview residents would like to spend time and play games with George Fox students. They have agreed to create a time and provide a space for this to happen!
Join us this Saturday, April 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Friendsview for a day of games.
Have questions? Contact David Leal at dlealcook19@georgefox.edu.
Join us tomorrow night (Thursday) in Canyon Commons at 7 p.m. for a lecture presented by the C. S. Lewis Initiative and the honors program. Speaker Marc LiVecche will present “The Peacemaker: C. S. Lewis on War, Martial Character, and Loving our Enemies to Death.” Ron Mock, director of the Civility Project, will provide a response to the talk.
Refreshments will be provided. Contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu for more information.
Looking for an exciting and impactful internship this summer? Apply to work in the admissions office!
Summer student employees will work full time alongside the admissions office staff, supporting prospective students and their families as they pursue an education at George Fox.
We’re looking for applicants with strong communication skills who are detail-oriented, quick learners and excited about supporting students through the college decision process.
Apply on Handshake today!
If you have any questions, email Miranda Davidson at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.
Come join us for open worship and prayer, a time of contemplative worship after the manner of Friends. Chapel credit is available. We’ll meet in Hoover 250 today (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m.
Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.
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Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.
Camp Tilikum has six remaining positions to be hired for the college-age summer staff. Day Camp staff (working with first- through sixth-graders) and Adventure Staff (working with sixth- to eighth-graders) support campers as they make friends and deepen their faith.
Staff lead Bible discussions, games and camp activities. Summer staff must be 18 or older and at least one year out of high school.
The 10-week season is from May 30 to Aug. 6. The schedule is normally Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff are expected to be present for the entire summer. Limited exceptions are made for important life events and must be approved before hiring.
Pay and benefits include:
The application deadline is Monday, April 24. Apply here. Questions? email dennis@camptilikum.org or text/call 503-538-8081.
