Hello everyone! Swing dancing this Saturday, Nov. 12, will be held in Roberts Center 117. The beginner swing lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., the intermediate lesson at 7 p.m., and the free dance lasts from 7:30 p.m. on. Please come and invite your friends; it should be lots of fun!
If you have any questions, contact Michael Rooney (mrooney14@georgefox.edu).
Have you written poetry that makes you cringe today? Have you read a book and laughed at the prose? Sigma Tau Delta is proud to present “Bad Poetry & Prose Night” – a chance to laugh at the mistakes we’ve made writing and celebrate how we’ve grown.
Bring your own work or someone else’s and remember we’re all learning, even if we’ve been published. We’ll be in Hoover 206 at 7 p.m. this Monday, Nov. 14.
Questions? Contact Kelsey Herschberger at kherschberger14@georgefox.edu.
We are honored to welcome Father Ivan Petrine to celebrate Mass for the George Fox Catholic community today (Thursday) at 11:30 a.m. in Canyon Commons 101.
Father Ivan is a native of Argentina and director of the St. John Society, a congregation of priests and laity committed to evangelizing high school and college students. He also serves as the director of the Newman Centers (Catholic Campus Ministries) at both Oregon State and Portland State universities.
Lunch will be served following Mass, with an opportunity to learn more about Father Ivan’s ministry. All are welcome to attend. Please R.S.V.P. to Rob Bohall at rbohall@georgefox.edu (we will need a head count for lunch). This is a chapel elective for students.
This weekend Tribes N Pines will be teaming with George Fox to host a flower crown workshop! The tickets are the cheapest we’ve done yet, so register now before they all go! For more information and registration, follow this link.
The workshop will run from 2 to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Coffee Cottage, 808 E. Hancock St. The price includes all materials, florals and greenery needed to make your own crown.
Questions? Contact Ella Kaye at ecarver13@georgefox.edu.
The Graduate School of Physical Therapy invites the university community to its third annual Research Symposium on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons (Rooms 101 and 102).
Physical therapy doctoral faculty and students will present seven rehabilitation research topics. Light refreshments will be served.
Questions? Contact Linda Dallof (ldallof@georgefox.edu).
Take a study break and join the Latinx Heritage Community for the first Spoken Word event of the year! The theme is “Where I am from, and where I am going.” Hope to see you there!
Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow night (Friday) in Hoover 105. Contact Fatima Chacon (fchacon13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
We are now receiving applicants who desire to be a part of the Cultural Ambassadors Program! Applications are open through tomorrow (Nov. 11). Use this link to apply.
If you want to take part in tough conversations revolving around race, faith and diversity, then consider applying to become a Cultural Ambassador. This unique student leadership opportunity is open only for six to 10 students who are seeking to be culturally engaged and who have a desire to see change take place on their own campus.
The skills acquired through this intensive training are recognized as being indispensable in the workplace (of all fields). In addition to training with your peers on a weekly basis, students involved in the program will be attending the SCORR (Student Congress of Racial Reconciliation Conference) in February at Biola University.
If you have any questions, take a look at the Intercultural Life website or contact Grace Packer at gpacker15@georgefox.edu.
Come learn from jazz saxophonist Dave Pietro as he presents a jazz master class today (Thursday) from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. in Ross 208. Pietro will answer questions and share about his experience as a professional jazz musician, performing with the likes of Maria Schneider, Maynard Ferguson, Lionel Hampton, Woody Herman and others.
Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Some social work seniors are putting on an event to advocate for ending mental health stigmas. All are welcome to join us in the Student Union Building outside of the ASC office today (Thursday) from 11 a.m. to noon.
We want to inform our fellow students of a specific mental illness, schizophrenia. There will be a small activity for those who would like to participate for a few minutes. Please stop by and get some information on a very important issue in our world!
Questions? Contact Leilani Barker (lbarker14@georgefox.edu).
This morning (Thursday) at 10:50 a.m. in the Prayer Chapel, Contemplative Worship will be hosted by Bruce Arnold from HomePDX (one of our Urban Outreach partners)! Join us as he leads us in an Ignatian Prayer exercise.
Contact Zack Tewksbury (ZTewksbury14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Paul Anderson will conduct a turning of the page session tomorrow (Friday) on Volume 1 of The Saint John’s Bible (Pentateuch). Come and “see the Word” as the biblical message comes to life in this historic illuminated Bible.
The session runs from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC.
The George Fox University School of Nursing is sending a group of students to Kenya! Come eat some authentic Kenyan food (catered by the lovely Grace Kuto) and learn about the trip! The dinner will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at North Valley Friends Church (4020 N. College St.).
Grace is a member of Tigard Community Friends Church and the president/co-founder of the Harambee Centre in Chwele. She is a native of Kenya whose village is near the clinics where we will serve. She will share some thoughts about the status of health care in rural Kenya.
The students will also share about what they will be doing in Kenya and what they are excited for. Each student is trying to earn $3,350 to pay for transportation and medical supplies.
Anyone who knows Grace can attest to her amazing cooking. Please RSVP at this Facebook page or by email to chwa14@georgefox.edu by Nov. 14 so we have a head count!
The ARC is getting busy. Don’t wait to schedule your appointment.
With only five weeks left in the semester, appointments will be harder to find. Please go to arcschedule.georgefox.edu to schedule your appointment now.
If you have any questions, please stop by the ARC. We are open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 10 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
Come join us as we kick off our inaugural George Fox International Education Week commemoration! Snacks will be provided (vegetarian and gluten-free options are available).
Join us from 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, in Canyon Commons Room 101. Contact Tiona Cage (tcage@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
The university’s Individual and Family Matters Counseling Clinic is facilitating an eight-week relationship group that is open to students and community members. The group will focus on building growth-fostering relationships, improving communication, navigating conflict, accepting diversity and difference, and navigating loneliness and disconnection to build increased quality connections in life.
This group will meet on Tuesday evenings at the IFM clinic at the Portland Center’s North Building from 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning on Nov. 29. The total cost is $40 for the full eight weeks ($5 per week).
Please call the IFM clinic at 503-554-6060 or email us at individualandfamilymatters@gmail.com for more information or to sign up.
SIDE (The Students for Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship) is looking to host a series of pop-up classes in the new makerspace! Pop-up classes are hands-on workshops run by students and for students to teach fun and practical skills while connecting students to campus resources.
Please help us to create a relevant and engaging experience by completing this survey. It should take less than five minutes.
If you have any questions, please contact Drew Camp (dcamp14@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.
We’re inviting all veterans (undergrads, grads, employees) to the Veteran United Association’s first meeting as an official association! This meeting is a chance for you to meet your officers and share any ideas you may have for building camaraderie, community involvement and fundraising activities.
Join us this Friday, Nov. 11, at 3:30 p.m. in the Foxhole. Contact Crystal Dougherty (cdougherty16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Want to help build support for our George Fox sports teams? Consider taking this short survey; it should take approximately 10 minutes. Enter your email address for a chance to win a FREE George Fox T-shirt.
This survey is being conducted for the George Fox University sports marketing department for the purpose of collecting data on home sporting event attendance. We value your feedback, thank you!
Questions? Contact Jessica Hull at jhull13@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.
Students are invited to support their peers at this year’s Christmas Concert, scheduled Dec. 9-11 in Bauman Auditorium. Students who attend Friday night’s 7:30 p.m. performance are entitled to one free ticket.
You can select your free concert ticket online at this link. If you elect to attend one of the other performances, you may purchase tickets at the same link. There is another 7:30 p.m. performance on Saturday and a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
Questions? Contact Debbie Hawblitzel at dhawblit@georgefox.edu.
The Department of Physical Therapy is excited to host Dr. Ruth Chimenti, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Iowa, tomorrow (Thursday) in Canyon Commons Room 101.
Dr. Chimenti will present a topic on theoretical implications for clinical care of chronic pain patients with Achilles tendinopathy. The title of her presentation is “Application of Neurobiological Pain Mechanisms to a Chronic Orthopaedic Injury.”
Everyone is encouraged to attend this free event, ask questions and welcome Dr. Chimenti to the university. Light refreshments will be served from 6 to 6:30 p.m., and the presentation will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A/informal discussion time from 7:30 to 8 p.m.
Questions? Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu.
