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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 link. All submittals will be electronic.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Today is the last day to vote for your freshman and sophomore class representatives! The person elected will be responsible for representing you and your needs to the faculty and will advocate for you through proposals to make this school year better for your class.

Make your voice known and vote now! Voting is open until 6 p.m.

Take a look at these frequently asked questions while gearing up for Serve Day 2023.

Do I have to participate in Serve Day?
Yes. It is an expectation that you participate in Serve Day.

What if I don’t like my assigned location, can I switch?
No, your assigned location is where you are expected to serve, and transportation and other logistics will be affected negatively if you switch without permission. (Please also don’t switch your original placement on the Helper Helper app). Your team leaders are expecting you, and the group and the site need you. After Serve Day is over, you are free to serve anywhere you choose!

I am not with my whole residential area or friend group. Can I just sneak in with the others?
No. Many of the assigned sites are providing transportation or we are providing transportation. There is no wiggle room in our numbers, and this will create difficulty in transporting everyone. Think of your assignments like one piece to a 2,000-piece puzzle; when there are pieces in the wrong part of the puzzle, there is a ripple-effect, causing lots of other problems.

I have a car. Can I just drive myself?
For insurance reasons on behalf of the university you may not drive to your Serve Day site. You must be pre-approved to drive a personal vehicle through the approved drivers process with Plant Services before Sept. 8.

I do not have a meal plan. Can I still pack a lunch?
YES! Lunch (and only lunch) is free for all students and employees regardless of whether or not you have a meal plan.

What if I do not feel comfortable doing a requested task on Serve Day?
Please talk to your team leader. We do not want anyone to doing anything that is outside their capabilities, but we are still asking that you show up with your assigned team and participate as you can, offering a teamwork spirit even if you cannot. “Teamwork makes the dream work!”

If you have a question, first reread these instructions and the Helper Helper App. If you still have a question, please ask your RA or a professional staff / team leader near you. If you still have a question, you can email serveday@georgefox.edu and we will do our best to get back to you quickly.

We are looking forward to making a difference together!

Come volunteer and build relationships with children and families in foster care! Foster Parents Night Out provides a monthly four-hour break for foster parents while trained volunteers care for their children in a safe and nurturing environment.

As a volunteer, you will play with the kids, do crafts with them, supervise and care for them, prepare food, or do other jobs as needed! The event is from 4 to 8 p.m., and volunteers are asked to be there from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. to help with set-up and clean-up. Chapel credit is available for each event!

The first event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23. To sign up, please fill out this Google form.

Attend an album release concert in Bauman Auditorium! Associate professor of music and saxophonist Nathanael Ankeny will present original compositions from his debut album Joy in the Making this Friday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m.

Ankeny will be joined by Justin Copeland (trumpet), Randy Porter (piano), Patrick Golichnik (bass), and Corey Foster (drums). CDs will be available for purchase after the show, and the album will be on streaming platforms Sept. 15 as well.

Calling all Bruin creatives! Are you interested in participating in the Bruin Marketplace at Bruinpalooza this year? This is a unique opportunity for you to highlight your business or sell your goods. Entrepreneurs, innovators and artisans are encouraged to join! The Bruin Marketplace will be on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the quad.

Register today! We have special booth spaces reserved for students. Questions may be directed to the Alumni Association at alumni@georgefox.edu.

We are so excited for the 23rd Serve Day tomorrow (Wednesday)!

In the message below and on the Helper Helper app on your mobile device (Apple Store or Google Play Store) you’ll find all the details you need to know about the flow of the day.

Serve Day schedule:

• 7:15 to 9 a.m.: Breakfast at Canyon Commons (available via meal plan or for purchase)
• 8 to 9 a.m.: Lunch lines open on the quad, in front of Murdock Library (free for all students and employees, with or without a meal plan)
• 9 to 9:25 a.m.: Kickoff ceremony on the quad
• 9:25 a.m.
  • Groups meet at numbered stakes on the quad
  • View map of stakes here
  • Consult the HELPER-HELPER app for your group number
• 9:25 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Traveling to and serving at your assigned site with your group
  • Your group will take a break to eat lunch together, spend some time reflecting, and verify your service hours on the Helper Helper app with a code shared by the site representative
• 3 to 5 p.m.
  • ServeYEAR Celebration on the quad
  • Return all gloves/tools at check-in return tables
  • Enjoy live music, food trucks, ServeYEAR info tables, and splashing fun on the quad
• 5 p.m.
  • Dinner in Canyon Commons

What to bring to Serve Day:

• Water bottle (disposable water bottles will be available at lunch bagging area if needed)
• Sunscreen (a limited supply will be available for those who need it)
• Close-toed shoes (and long pants depending on the serve site)
• Personal deployable medications (such as EpiPens, inhalers, allergy medications, etc. Please alert your team leader on Serve Day that you have the medication.)

All information regarding serve site placement can be found by logging into the Helper Helper app. Please email serveday@georgefox.edu with any additional questions.