Traditional undergraduate students will take off Thursday and Friday, Feb. 15-16, for the mid-semester holiday. The university expanded the holiday to two days this year in response to an ASC request designed to improve student mental health.
University offices and departments will remain open on Thursday, Feb. 15.
The George Fox Spring Career Fair will be held on Monday, Feb. 12, in Canyon Commons (Rooms 101-103) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is a great way for our students to gain hands-on, real-life experience that will benefit their professional development. We appreciate the support of the faculty and staff in helping the students understand the importance of these experiences. Whether you require attendance, make it a class assignment, or just strongly encourage them to attend, your efforts will go a long way in helping the career fair to be a success.
There will be 30 to 35 vendors from a variety of professions all looking for students who need internship and employment opportunities. Thank you again for your support.
Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu for more info.
Tonight (Friday), we’ll be hosting our second worship night of the year for all women on campus! Join us for Rise from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.
On this worship night, join fellow women in the community to worship together and hear from SpiL pastor Debrianna Debolt on design and calling in Christ. Chapel credit will be offered! We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, reach out to Anika Perry at perrya20@georgefox.edu.
Use this Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to tell your friends, family and/or significant other you appreciate them.
Join the Arts & Crafts Club for a Valentine’s Day card-making event on Friday, Feb. 9, in Hoover 203 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. to spread the love by handcrafting or decorating personalized valentines. Craft materials (and chocolate!) will be provided.
Both students and employees are welcome! Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join Comic Book Club tonight (Friday) at 5:30 p.m. in the Foxhole/Commuter Lounge (Klages) to watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Enjoy popcorn, treats, hot drinks, and the web-slinging adventure! Feel free to drop in anytime!
Here is our schedule for the rest of the semester. It’s filled with exciting events, meetings and trips! Feel free to reach out to Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Scholarship Summit on campus tomorrow (Friday). With around 400 visitors expected on campus, we are asking students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind.
If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.
In celebration of Black History Month (Feb. 1-29), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled recommendations for engagement, crowdsourced from the George Fox community for the George Fox community. Check them out here.
This resource lists events at George Fox and in Portland, a playlist to listen to, art exhibitions to visit – including one from George Fox’s own Marvin Eans – and more. Be sure to check it out as you engage and celebrate this month.
Note: First on the event list, as a kickoff to Black History Month, is a cookout hosted by Student Activities and the Black Student Union in Klages at 7 p.m. tomorrow night (Friday). Come join us!
Happy Black History Month, George Fox!
Intramurals has opened its half-season sports, which include ping pong, floor hockey, and five-on-five coed basketball. These sports all occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and championships are the final week of February. Sign-ups close this Friday, Feb. 2, so register now on IMLeagues.
We’re also hosting three tournaments in February, in six-on-six volleyball, pickleball, and cornhole. More information can be found on IMLeagues.
Intramurals are open to both students and employees!
If you have any questions, email intramurals@georgefox.edu
Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our 10th annual research symposium from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Medical Sciences Building. Physical therapy doctoral faculty and third-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics.
If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu.
Calling all enthusiasts of public relations! Come join the Public Relations Student Society of America at 5:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Stevens 101 as we dive into the different aspects of being a public relations professional.
Olivia Aragon will be leading a fun night of activities and conversation about what PR is, what career opportunities are available, and what relation PR has to other career fields.
Everybody is welcome, and we will have free pizza and drinks. See you there!
Contact Stefani Peden at speden21@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Sources of Strength Club is launching for the spring! As an upstream suicide prevention program, we strive to build relationships, help our community to connect with sources of resilience and hope, and have fun doing it.
If you’d like to get involved, or you have ideas for ways to improve wellbeing and mental health in our community, or you’d like to be trained, please let us know on this interest form.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kelly Chang at kchang@georgefox.edu.
This year, the university selected Providence Medical Group to provide the on-campus medical care for students, with medical visits charged to the student’s insurance plan. We are pleased to announce that there is now a fund to assist with “out-of-pocket” costs that exceed $75 per visit (after your insurance pays its portion of the medical charges).
If you receive a bill for more than $75 (after your insurance processes a claim), please call 503-683-1097 and they will provide financial assistance. (Note: This financial assistance is available to any student who has had a medical visit this academic year, including during the fall semester.)
Do you have any low-back pain? Our doctor of physical therapy students (along with licensed clinicians) will have a chance to evaluate your low back and set you up for success while getting you back to what you want/love to do!
Join us for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program’s patient evaluation day from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 10, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).
If you would like to participate/sign up/want more information, please email Li-Zandre Philbrook (lphilbrook@georgefox.edu) for a spot. This will be a free event.
Do you have any neck or upper-back pain? Our physical therapy students (along with licensed clinicians) will have a chance to evaluate your neck and upper back and set you up for success while getting you back to what you want/love to do!
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will host a DPT patient evaluation day from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 11, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).
If you would like to participate/sign up/want more information, please email Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu for a spot. This will be a free event.
If someone asked you to defend your faith, would you know how? Join the Ratio Christi (Latin for “The Reason for Christ”) meeting from 2 to 3 p.m. this afternoon (Wednesday) to learn from some of the best scholars in the field on how to better defend your Christian faith! We’ll meet in Hoover 206.
Dr. Doug Keil will present on the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. Chapel credit is provided!
Feel free to reach out to Austin Bradford at abradford20@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Interested in becoming a networking pro? Do you want to impress others with your networking skills? The PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) and the Business Club are teaming up to help the George Fox community sharpen their networking skills!
We will be providing some tips on networking, and we will have a comfortable environment for students to practice networking with their peers. We’ll meet at 6 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 1, in Hoover 103. Snacks will be provided, and all majors are welcome!
Reach out to Stefani Peden at speden21@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Have you ever wondered what public relations is? Are you looking into different majors? Or are you a communications or marketing student looking into different career options?
Come join the Public Relations Student Society of America in Stevens 101 tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m. for a fun and informational evening with lots of pizza and brownies!
Olivia Aragon, a fellow PR student, will be discussing what PR is, what career options are available, and the benefits of working in PR. We will have plenty of food and some fun activities. All majors are invited!
Contact Stefani Peden at speden21@georgefox.edu with any questions.
We are excited to host author Kaitlyn Schiess in chapel this Thursday, Feb. 1, at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Her sermon will be based on her most recent book, The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here.
All are welcome as we explore what it means to follow Christ in this upcoming election season.
Employees and students are also invited to a complimentary lunch following Kaitlyn’s chapel address, hosted by the Cultural Enterprise and the Department of History and Politics. Join us at noon that Thursday in Canyon Commons 103.
During lunch, Kaitlyn will speak on the topic of the Bible and the American presidency. Guests are invited to go through the cafeteria line and join us for the talk, which will begin shortly after noon.
Schiess is the author of The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor. To read more about her, visit this President’s Speaker Series page.
Need counseling? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Are you having problems in your relationships that are getting in the way of your academics or life in general?
George Fox’s counseling services are here to meet all of your mental health needs. Counseling is free for Newberg campus students and conveniently located right here on campus. Counseling for non-Newberg-based students is available for $30 per session.
We offer in-person and virtual appointments for students living in Oregon. One-time consults and ongoing counseling appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, please call 503-554-2340.
Join the Black Student Union Cookout! Experience the rhythm of music, the joy of dancing, and indulge in delicious soul food. Don’t miss out on this celebration at 7 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 2, in Klages!
Also, tickets for Sadies are still on sale in Canyon Commons. You can pick them up today (Tuesday) or tomorrow between 5 and 7 p.m.
Finally, we’re looking for students to take the spotlight in our weekly Student Activities promo videos! Do you want to be part of the action and showcase your talents or interests? Now’s your chance! Each week, we’re selecting students to be featured in a variety of exciting videos. To sign up, please complete the form here!
Here is a rundown of campus events coming up soon:
If you have any questions, please reach out to activities@georgefox.edu.
