The George Fox Civility Project invites the George Fox community to a pair of events with guest Jonathan Kuttab next week. Kuttab is a Palestinian Mennonite Christian who has worked for many years for peace and justice in Israel and Palestine.
The main event is set for Wednesday, March 31, when Kuttab will speak on “Civility, Justice, and a Bill of Rights: Building a Successful One-State Political Culture in the Holy Land”from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
Students and employees are welcome to attend in Bauman, although seating will be limited. Anyone who can’t attend in person can do so via Zoom, although we ask that you register for free here. For students, the Wednesday evening session will count as a chapel credit; you will get the code to use to claim your credit at the session.
George Fox alumni and others especially interested in peacemaking in Israel and Palestine are also invited to meet with Kuttab in person for a special conversation at the Newberg Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) on Tuesday, March 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, there will be no refreshments served that night, but you can tell us you are coming by signing up here.
Students: If you are interested in earning some credit, or doing an assignment centering on one or both of these events, inquire with your professor.
Ken Starr, former solicitor general of the United States, federal court of appeals judge, and president of Baylor University, will speak in the university’s Bauman Auditorium this Monday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. You can also watch at this Zoom link (password: “justice”).
His lecture, “The Prophetic Call to Justice: Safeguarding Our Fundamental Rights,†draws from his new book on religious liberty. Starr, who has argued 36 cases before the United States Supreme Court, is one of the most prominent attorneys in America.
On Tuesday, March 30, Starr will meet informally at 11 a.m. with students interested in attending law school (location TBA). If you have questions about either event, please contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.
We regret that, because of COVID restrictions, the general public is not invited to either event. This lecture is sponsored by the John Dickinson Forum and made possible by a generous grant from the Jack Miller Center and the Murdock Trust.
The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to prepare your heart for the Good News of Easter Sunday by joining with us in remembrance of the events of Holy Week, Sunday, March 28, through Sunday, April 4.
All are welcome to participate in the following opportunities:
Holy Week Chapel (digital): Tuesday, March 30, featuring President Robin Baker. Digital chapels are available here or on the iAttended app.
Holy Week Prayer Service (in person): Wednesday, March 31, at 4 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium
Maundy Thursday Communion Service (in person): Thursday, April 1, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater. Communion elements will be individually packaged.
Good Friday Service (in person): Friday, April 2, from 4 to 4:30 p.m., featuring a live performance from the University Choir
Stations of the Cross: Painter Scott Erickson’s Stations of the Cross prints will be on display on the outdoor walls of Brougher Hall throughout Holy Week.
The George Fox community is encouraged to spend Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday celebrating with one of our wonderful area churches. For a list of churches, please click here.
All Newberg, Portland, Salem and Redmond offices are closed tomorrow (Friday) for the spring break holiday. Libraries on the Newberg and Portland campuses will be closed, but the 24/7 space in Newberg will remain open.
Human Resources would like to let you know about upcoming TIAA webinars. These webinars, which are open to all employees, are available now for registration in the TIAA Live Webinar Lounge.
Register now for April live webinars by clicking here. You can also review and sign up for May and June webinars here.
The safety and well-being of all of our employees is of the highest importance, and we would like to take an opportunity to remind everyone what to do if they sustain an illness or injury at work.
Please report any work-related accident/injury, no matter how slight, to your supervisor right away, so we can provide timely assistance, care, and benefits as appropriate for the situation.
Supervisors, it is a requirement that you contact HR immediately to report workplace illness or injury and receive assistance with next steps.
To find out more about the appropriate steps in case there is an accident at work or on campus, please review our Work Injury Protocol. George Fox is concerned about your health and recovery should you experience an on-the-job injury or illness.
Employees are invited to join President Robin Baker for a live Zoom all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. this afternoon (Wednesday). The event will also be recorded.
As part of the agenda, President Baker will discuss decisions that were made at the March 12 George Fox Board of Trustees meeting. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions through a moderator at the end of the presentation. Feel free to join the meeting at this link.
Coming this April, from Wellness Wednesdays, is the “Steps for Success” event. We encourage everyone to participate by tracking steps or walking timefor the entire month of April. By participating, you will have a chance to win great prizes!
The goal of this initiative is to exceed your average steps a day and improve your overall health. So, dust off your sneakers and get ready to say hello to spring!
Kudos to Unique Page, from the Graduate School of Counseling, for designing a fun, interactive way to learn about Women’s History Month! Click on this link to join the QR Code Adventure!
Ken Starr, former solicitor general of the United States, federal court of appeals judge, and president of Baylor University, will speak in the university’s Bauman Auditorium this Monday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m.
His lecture, “The Prophetic Call to Justice: Safeguarding Our Fundamental Rights,â€Â draws from his new book on religious liberty. Starr, who has argued 36 cases before the United States Supreme Court, is one of the most prominent attorneys in America.
On Tuesday, March 30, Starr will meet informally at 11 a.m. with students interested in attending law school (location TBA). If you have questions about either event, please contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.Â
We regret that, because of COVID restrictions, the general public is not invited to either event. This lecture is sponsored by the John Dickinson Forum and made possible by a generous grant from the Jack Miller Center and the Murdock Trust.
Please plan to join us in a candid conversation with President Robin Baker and Provost Andrea Scott. Hear their thoughts about Antipas Harris’ book, Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion? How the Bible is Good News for People of Color.
This is your last chance to join a discussion about the book and ask questions! We’ll meet today (Tuesday) from 3 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom and in Roberts 117 (limited capacity).Â
If the recent disasters that have impacted our state have taught us anything, it’s that being prepared can make a big difference. This is a good time to make sure your emergency alert notifications are turned on for both your cell phone and email
Fox Alert: The Fox Alert system broadcasts messages to the email addresses and mobile phone numbers that students, faculty and staff have provided. It is important that the information is accurate and up to date. Students, faculty and staff can change or update their contact information by logging into the portal at my.georgefox.edu and following the instructions.
ShakeAlert (Earthquake Early Warning): In addition to Fox Alert, ShakeAlert launched earlier this month in Oregon after years of development. Oregon ShakeAlert technology can give you precious seconds, or even more than a full minute of notice, before the shaking of an ongoing earthquake reaches you. To learn more, click here.
Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@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.
Employees are invited to join President Robin Baker for a live Zoom all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. this Wednesday, March 24. The event will also be recorded.
As part of the agenda, President Baker will discuss decisions that were made at the March 12 George Fox Board of Trustees meeting. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions through a moderator at the end of the presentation. Feel free to join the meeting at this link.
Every seven years George Fox University is evaluated by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) to ensure that we comply with their requirements and standards, and to collect evidence that we serve all students and employees well.
Our next visit, which will be virtual, is scheduled for April 6-7, 2021. Along with individual interviews with key people, there will be three open forums for George Fox community members to share experiences and information with the evaluation team.
Each forum is designed for a different audience: students (grad and undergrad), staff, administrators, and faculty. The forums are currently scheduled during these times for 50 minutes each:
Students: Wednesday, April 7, at 11 a.m.
Staff/Administrators: Tuesday, April 6, at noon
Faculty: Tuesday, April 6, at 3 p.m.
Please plan to attend if at all possible, as we are hoping for a wide range of input for the team. Watch The Daily Bruin for Zoom links to your designated meeting time.
For more information, please contact Linda Samek, accreditation liaison officer, at lsamek@georgefox.edu.
Get the most out of the library databases by learning how to speak their language. Join librarian Kate Wimer to learn some of the tricks of the trade to search powerfully and efficiently.
We’ll cover the basics of Boolean as well as some of the more obscure operators. The workshop will be held this Wednesday, March 24, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Register here.
This semester, the library is offering a series of workshops to help the Fox community navigate our increasingly digital library environment. Each workshop will be taught by a different librarian, making them an excellent way to refresh your skills, learn something new, or hear an old concept in a new way.
Have any aches or pains? The College of Physical Therapy would love to serve you! From Tuesday, May 4, through Friday, May 28 (excluding weekends), DPT faculty and students will be evaluating and treating patients in our new Werth building.
We are treating all musculoskeletal/joint injuries, post-operative, pediatrics, vestibular, chronic pain, etc. Whether you are a student, faculty, employee, or community member, this is completely free!
Our clinic is clean, safe, and we are ready to schedule your appointment. Please call Li-Zandre Philbrook at 503-554-2456 to schedule.
Do you have questions about the COVID vaccines? Join a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Monday) with Cari Jermann, our health center nurse; Stephanie Matthew, our health center nurse practitioner and assistant professor of nursing; and Bill Michielsen from Yamhill County Public Health.
They will be discussing the current science regarding COVID vaccines on Zoom (Password: “vaccineâ€) with a live Q&A using the chat function. Feel free to join us with your questions tonight!
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.
Every seven years George Fox University is evaluated by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) to ensure that we comply with their requirements and standards, and to collect evidence that we serve all students and employees well.
Our next visit, which will be virtual, is scheduled for April 6-7, 2021. Along with individual interviews with key people, there will be three open forums for George Fox community members to share experiences and information with the evaluation team.
Each forum is designed for a different audience: students (grad and undergrad), staff, administrators, and faculty. The forums are currently scheduled during these times for 50 minutes each:
Students: Wednesday, April 7, at 11 a.m.
Staff/Administrators: Tuesday, April 6, at noon
Faculty: Tuesday, April 6, at 3 p.m.
Please plan to attend if at all possible, as we are hoping for a wide range of input for the team. Watch The Daily Bruin for Zoom links to your designated meeting time.
For more information, please contact Linda Samek, accreditation liaison officer, at lsamek@georgefox.edu.
