All university offices in Newberg and at regional sites will be closed this Monday, May 29, to observe the Memorial Day holiday. The libraries in Newberg and the Portland Center will also be closed, although the 24-hour space in the Murdock Library will remain open.
Have you heard about this summer’s Fox Film Camp? If you know a high school student who loves filmmaking, they’re not going to want to miss out on this opportunity! Campers will spend a week making their own short film that will premiere at the Friday showcase.
Fox Film Camp is designed for incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors, and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily the week of June 26-30 on the George Fox campus in Newberg.
To register, visit georgefox.edu/SummerCamps, and to learn more about camp scholarships email summercamps@georgefox.edu.
Do you know a high schooler who loves art? “Made to Make It” campers will take on design challenges and studio projects related to graphic design, printmaking, illustration, painting, photography and so much more!
This art camp experience is designed for incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily the week of June 26-30. Register today at georgefox.edu/SummerCamps.
Scholarships are available upon request at summercamps@georgefox.edu.
All are invited to join us for a “Following Jesus” short course, taught by Paul Anderson, covering the heart of Christian discipleship from a Quaker perspective. Sessions will be held in person from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Friendsview Retirement Community and also be accessible on Zoom (passcode: FJSC).
Here is the schedule:
The course is offered free of charge to all who are interested; we recommend participants purchase their own copies of Following Jesus: The Heart of Faith and Practice, as the course will cover the content of two book chapters per session.
Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Portland Writing Center (PWC) is switching scheduling software from Penji to TracCloud. To make an appointment with the PWC, please go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.
All George Fox graduate and undergraduate students may schedule remote writing or academic coaching appointments with the PWC throughout the summer. Live Zoom consultations are preferred, though alternatives can be discussed if consultant availability doesn’t align with a student’s schedule.
If you have questions about PWC services or experience difficulty scheduling with TracCloud, please email wc@georgefox.edu.
Plant Services will only be open from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today (Friday).
The Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies at George Fox University is proud to share the return of its Summer Institute June 5-9. National leaders in the field of play therapy will be presenting, including Dr. Dee Ray, Dr. Garry Landreth, Dr. LaKaavia Taylor, J.P. Lilly, and Dr. Kevin O’Connor.
Students and alumni are encouraged to attend one or multiple days and utilize the discounted student rate. Please visit this link for more information and to register.
Contact the Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies with any questions at playtherapy@georgefox.edu.
This is your last chance to sign up for events at the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s annual Health and Wellness Week.
We’re offering exercise and nutrition classes at the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.), all of which start at 6 p.m., and a “Pool-A-Palooza” event for kids at the Chehalem Aquatic Center.
Here is the schedule:
Additional details can be found here. To sign up for events (or to ask questions), please email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu.
The Bruin Bookstore is now on its summer schedule. We are open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. We’ll resume our regular hours on Aug. 7. Have a great summer!
Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu with any questions.
George Fox is offering some pretty amazing camps for high schoolers this summer! If you know a high school student who is interested art, film, athletics or engineering, we’ve got a summer camp experience they definitely won’t want to miss!
Check out georgefox.edu/SummerCamps to learn more.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s annual Health and Wellness Week returns Monday, May 15. This year we will be offering exercise and nutrition classes. Most will be at the Medical Sciences Building, however our “Pool-A-Palooza” for kids will be at Chehalem Aquatic Center.
Additional details can be found only our Events page.
To sign up for events (or to ask questions), please email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu.
The Plant Services office will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this summer, starting Monday, May 1.
University Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Responder course this August on the Newberg campus.
The course is ideal for anyone who spends a significant amount of time recreating in outdoor settings. The curriculum also provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals and leaders working and traveling in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments.
We have four spots remaining in this course, and they may go quickly!
For more information and to register, go here. Current George Fox students can also apply for a scholarship for the course by going here.
If you have questions about the course, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
Beginning this Saturday, April 29, the Murdock Library will be open this summer Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The 24-hour space will remain open during the summer.
Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The university community is invited to the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s “Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy” event May 9-11.
Both in-person and Zoom sessions will be hosted, with Tuesday’s event taking place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s meetings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sessions will feature Dr. Patricia Robinson and Dr. Kirk Strosahl, founders of Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and internationally renowned psychologists.
This CME is an excellent cross-training opportunity in behavioral theory and practice for the medical, dental, pharmacy and nursing professions.
For more information, please visit our event page. Questions? Write us at ipci@georgefox.edu.
We would love to see you and/or your colleagues in May at George Fox or on Zoom!
The American Academy of Religion (Pacific Northwest Region) will host its meetings on the George Fox campus the weekend of Friday, May 19, to Sunday, May 21. Several of our faculty are presenting; all are welcome to attend. If interested in joining us, please register here.
Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
We are privileged to welcome guitarist Doyle Dykes in concert at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) in Wood-Mar Auditorium.
Dykes is arguably the most gifted fingerstyle guitarist alive today, and he has dedicated himself and his gifts to the Lord, blending Scripture and inspirational stories into his playing. You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to spend an evening with him.
In addition to his evening performance, Dykes will be hosting a guitar clinic Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. in Ross 208. To reserve a spot, contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu.
These events are both free and open to the public.
We are recruiting former missionaries who have started a business after returning from the mission field as interviewees for a study on the role of entrepreneurship in re-entry adjustment.
The interviews will take place by Zoom (or in person, if local) in the month of May, and run about 20 to 30 minutes. We believe participants may also benefit from sharing their stories.
If you know someone who fits this description, please kindly connect them to Tim Veach, associate professor of management here at George Fox, at tveach@georgefox.edu.
If you plan to start working on campus this summer or fall, be sure to bring these important documents to campus for onboarding. Documents are listed on this sheet.
You may need a passport, Social Security card, or birth certificate. We can only accept unexpired and original documents. We do not accept copies. Please remember to bring them back with you to campus if you plan to work!
Contact studentemployment@georgefox.
The School of Physical Therapy’s Health and Wellness Week returns this May. Several free events are offered:
To learn more about each event and how to sign up, visit our website. Space is limited. Reach out to Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu for more information.
