Survey: Online educational platforms

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

We are conducting a marketing research survey for our class project. We are working with a company that is starting an online educational platform.

Please fill out this survey for us as we gather more information for our research. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Joy Burns (jburns17@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.

Survey: Physical, emotional, and social health

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

We are seeking participants to take our survey for our senior research project. Please take this 10- to 15-minute survey about physical, emotional, and social health. We are looking for all ages to take this survey!

Questions? Contact either Sara Turner (sturner17@georgefox.edu) or Matt Allen (mallen17@georgefox.edu). Thank you!

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.

Need some green? Purchase a St. Patrick’s Day Care Box

Tuesday, March 9th, 2021

Don’t have any green to celebrate with? Our St. Patty’s Day Box has got you covered with all the green you could need.

We are representing two local companies in our boxes. Caravan Coffee is supporting us with two steeped individual coffee bags and a coupon for a free cup of coffee at their tasting room in each of our boxes.

Sprinkles of Joy, a new bakery in town, will be putting 10% off coupons in all of our boxes.

We are also offering customizable options for St. Patty’s Day that will also include Caravan Coffee and Sprinkles of Joy goodies. By buying one of our boxes you will be supporting local businesses in Newberg. Grab a box for a friend or get one for yourself to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day!

Interested in getting a box? Fill out this form. Questions? Contact Kylie Smith (smithk17@georgefox.edu).

Zoom session covers integrated behavioral health in primary care

Monday, March 8th, 2021

Please join us for a two-day event via Zoom starting this Thursday, March 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to Friday, March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The event, titled “Removing Barriers to Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care: Research, Best Practices & Implementation Science,” will focus on:

  • Research origins of Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) and Collaborative Care models (CoCM)
  • Exploring Single-Session Therapy (SST)
  • Learning the components of PCBH/CoCM and how to match billing services to billing codes
  • Engaging with quality improvement and implementation science methods focusing on fiscal sustainability

For more information, please visit our event page or contact Tammy O’Doherty (todohert@georgefox.edu).

Attend Spring Woolman Peacemaking Forum via Zoom

Monday, March 8th, 2021

The Center for Peace and Justice presents the Spring Woolman Peacemaking Forum on Monday, March 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Attend to learn about the work of the Mennonite Central Committee on immigration issues around the world.

Our guest speaker will be Dina Gonzalez-Pina, the MCC’s West Coast executive director, on the topic “Learn-Pray-Join: Immigration Justice, Radical Hospitality.” 

We’ll learn specifically how the West Coast MCC works in partnership with local organizations and Anabaptist churches focusing on restorative justice, immigration direct services and education, and peacebuilding along the U.S.-Mexico border. Their “Learn-Pray-Join” initiative works to raise awareness about the treatment of immigrants.

Questions? Contact Rebecca Hernandez (rhernandez@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Online educational platforms

Monday, March 8th, 2021

We are conducting a marketing research survey for our class project. We are working with a company that is starting an online educational platform.

Please fill out this survey for us as we gather more information for our research. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Joy Burns (jburns17@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.

Attend today’s Zoom faculty session on student choice and accessibility

Sunday, March 7th, 2021

Do you have a course assignment that could benefit from the power of student choice? Are you wondering how to encourage student ownership and accessibility in regards to demonstrating knowledge?

Faculty members are invited to join Maranda Turner, assistant professor of education, via Zoom tomorrow (Tuesday) from 3 to 4 p.m. for a session on “Embracing Student Choice in Assignments.”

This hour-long conversation, sponsored by Disability and Accessibility Services, will provide a short description of the benefits of implementing student choice and will unpack small steps that allow for increased student accessibility. It will also include a group conversation about how to balance the power of student choice with the demands of feedback and grading.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu).

Join library’s workshop, ‘Research Beyond the Databases,’ tomorrow

Sunday, March 7th, 2021

Academic research articles are great, but there are a lot of other things out there that can help you with your research project too! Join librarian Jenny Bruxvoort to learn more about using books, background sources, and high-quality information available outside of the library in your research.

The workshop will be held via Zoom at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday). Register for this workshop and others at this link.

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 these sessions an excellent way to refresh your skills, learn something new, or hear an old concept in a new way.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu.

Have you checked out BruinBoards?

Sunday, March 7th, 2021

BruinBoards is an online ads board available as a service to the George Fox community.

The following categories can be found on BruinBoards: for sale or trade, services, housing, and local jobs.

To access BruinBoards, go to MyGFU and click on “Campus Resources.” On the left side of the next screen, you will find the link titled “BruinBoards.”

Questions? Contact BruinBoards (bruinboards@georgefox.edu).

Participate in foot characteristics research study

Sunday, March 7th, 2021

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is seeking participants for a study that aims to assess how a person’s level of activity relates to characteristics of their foot, such as shape and muscle strength.

Participants will be asked to attend one test session lasting about 45 minutes during which their foot characteristics will be measured. Participants will then wear a step counter for the next several days and return for their last session to have the step counter data collected.

If you are interested in learning more about the study or would like to participate, please contact Marcey Keefer Hutchison (gfufootstudy@georgefox.edu) or call at 503-269-2161. We look forward to hearing from you!

Have Achilles pain? Sign up for this week’s PT research study

Sunday, March 7th, 2021

Have you been diagnosed with Achilles tendinopathy, and are still having trouble? If so, you may qualify to participate in the Achilles tendon research study conducted by the PT department.

The research will be conducted this Wednesday, March 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Roberts Center’s Room 202. All participants will receive a Dutch Bros gift card!

Questions? Contact Ellie Townsend (etownsend19@georgefox.edu) for more information or to sign up.

Participate in foot characteristics research study

Thursday, March 4th, 2021

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is seeking participants for a study that aims to assess how a person’s level of activity relates to characteristics of their foot, such as shape and muscle strength.

Participants will be asked to attend one test session lasting around 45 minutes in which their foot characteristics will be measured. Participants will then wear a step counter for the next several days and return for their last session to have the step counter data collected.

If you are interested in learning more about the study or would like to participate, please contact Marcey Keefer Hutchison (gfufootstudy@georgefox.edu) or call at 503-269-2161. We look forward to hearing from you!

Attend Zoom discussion on spirituality and environmental justice

Thursday, March 4th, 2021

Cherice Bock, an adjunct faculty member in the creation care program at Portland Seminary, will host a Zoom session, “Spirituality and Environmental Justice: Being an Ally in the Community of Creation,” on Wednesday, March 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Bock serves as the creation justice advocate at Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. As a recorded Quaker minister and alumna of George Fox, her concern for creation grows out of her Christian faith and her commitment to the calling to love God and love her neighbor as herself.

Questions? Contact Peggy Gibbons (mgibbons@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Physical, emotional, and social health

Thursday, March 4th, 2021

We are seeking participants to take our survey for our senior research project. Please take this 10- to 15-minute survey about physical, emotional, and social health. We are looking for all ages to take this survey!

Questions? Contact either Sara Turner (sturner17@georgefox.edu) or Matt Allen (mallen17@georgefox.edu). Thank you!

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.

Attend Zoom faculty session: ‘Embracing Student Choice in Assignments’

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021

Do you have a course assignment that could benefit from the power of student choice? Are you wondering how to encourage student ownership and accessibility in regards to demonstrating knowledge?

Faculty members are invited to join Maranda Turner, assistant professor of education, via Zoom on Tuesday, March 9, from 3 to 4 p.m. for a session on “Embracing Student Choice in Assignments.”

This hour-long conversation, sponsored by Disability and Accessibility Services, will provide a short description of the benefits of implementing student choice and will unpack small steps that allow for increased student accessibility. It will also include a group conversation about how to balance the power of student choice with the demands of feedback and grading.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu).

Have a first-grader who wants to be famous?

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021

Calling all employees with children who are between 6 and 8 years old, or around first grade: The MarCom team is working on our upcoming round of billboards, and the next one is for our MAT program.

We are in need of a couple of kids to be “taught” by one of our recent MAT alumni for our photoshoot taking place this Saturday, March 6, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the C.S. Lewis Academy.

Only the back of their heads will be shown, but they can say they are famous and seen by thousands!

Contact Missy Downs (mdowns@georgefox.edu) if you are interested and available to help our team.

Purchase a St. Patrick’s Day Care Box to support local businesses

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021

Don’t have any green to celebrate with? Our St. Patty’s Day Box has got you covered with all the green you could need.

We are representing two local companies in our boxes. Caravan Coffee is supporting us with two steeped individual coffee bags and a coupon for a free cup of coffee at their tasting room in each of our boxes.

Sprinkles of Joy, a new bakery in town, will be putting 10% off coupons in all of our boxes.

We are also offering customizable options for St. Patty’s Day that will also include Caravan Coffee and Sprinkles of Joy goodies. By buying one of our boxes you will be supporting local businesses in Newberg. Grab a box for a friend, or get one for yourself to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day!

Interested in getting a box? Fill out this form. Questions? Contact Kylie Smith (smithk17@georgefox.edu).

Watch professor Unique Page’s newly released YouTube lecture

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021

George Fox Digital has released its final public lecture of a four-part series on YouTube addressing the pandemic and Christian faith. How are we to understand suffering in light of God’s goodness? What do our academic disciplines have to say about theology and the pandemic?

This week, Professor Unique Page speaks on the topic “Reaching Out in Faith During the Pandemic.”

If you missed the three earlier releases, featuring Bill Jolliff, Javier Garcia, and Abigail Favale, see the full playlist here.

Questions? Contact Brian Doak (bdoak@georgefox.edu).

Library Workshop: ‘Research Outside the Databases’

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021

Academic research articles are great, but there are a lot of other things out there that can help you with your research project too! Join librarian Jenny Bruxvoort to learn more about using books, background sources, and high-quality information available outside of the library in your research.

The workshop will be held via Zoom at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9. Register for this workshop and others at this link.

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.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu.

Experiencing Achilles pain? Participate in PT research study

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021

Have you been diagnosed with Achilles tendinopathy, and are still having trouble? If so, you may qualify to participate in the Achilles tendon research study conducted by the PT department.

The research will be conducted on Wednesday, March 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Roberts Center, Room 202. All participants will receive a Dutch Bros gift card!

Questions? Contact Ellie Townsend (etownsend19@georgefox.edu) for more information, or to sign up.