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We know writing can be challenging at every stage of your research. Whether you’re drafting a proposal, working on a thesis, or polishing up an article, the Virtual Learning Center (VLC) is here to support you. Our experienced consultants provide feedback on structure, clarity, and flow, helping you sharpen your academic voice and meet your deadlines with confidence.

Book an appointment today and get personalized guidance on your next writing project! To schedule an appointment go to your TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. Don’t wait until the last minute!

Email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Please ensure that your mailing address is correct in MyGeorgeFox for year-end reporting. You can review and update it if necessary by going to “Profile” and then “Addresses” in MyGeorgeFox.

To sign up for electronic W-2 delivery, click on “Payroll” and then select “W-2/W-2c Consent.” You will be prompted to check a box to consent to receiving your W-2 form electronically only.

Questions? Contact the payroll team at payroll@georgefox.edu.

Please participate in the Great Oregon ShakeOut today (Thursday). At 10:17 a.m., take two minutes to practice protecting yourself in the event of an earthquake: drop, cover, and hold on. Click this link for more information. 

Email Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Center for Peace and Justice invites you to a presentation entitled “Journey of Hope,” featuring Elio Constantine. Constantine oversees the Middle East Center for Justice and Missions, a ministry of the charity Heart For Lebanon.

Don’t miss this powerful message on transforming lives through faith and action. Join us tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available for students, and for those who can’t attend in person a livestream link is available.

In his presentation, Constantine will explore how we are called to live in justice and how a biblical approach to justice is applicable anywhere in the world. He will also address the root causes of injustices in Lebanon and the surrounding region.

If you have questions, contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu. More information is also available on the Center for Peace & Justice webpage.

Daniel Kang and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Nathan Slegers, PhD, professor of mechanical engineering, and winner of the 2023-24 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker.

Slegers will speak on “The Art of the Three: How Engineering and Ingenuity is Decoding the Science of Basketball Shooting.” Please join us as he presents his research regarding three metrics he has discovered which identify good shooters. These metrics decode some hidden nuances within the art of the “three,” and provide insights into how to become a better shooter.

The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided. We hope you are able to support Nathan by attending.

If you have questions, email lfair@georgefox.edu.

Doctor of Physical Therapy students are conducting a study, “A Biomechanical Analysis of the Floor Transfer in Community-Dwelling Older Adults,” overseen by principal investigators Lyndsay Stutzenberger and Tyler Whited. We are interested in how older adults get up from the floor.

To participate in our study, you must

• Be 50-80 years of age
• Live independently or in an assisted living facility
• Be able to walk independently at least 15 feet with or without an assistive device
• Take a cognitive test
• Be willing to attempt to get up from a chair and from the floor

To participate, you must NOT have a diagnosis of a neurological condition or a current illness or health issue that would make performing study activities unsafe.

If you’re interested in participating in this study and meet the above criteria, you would come to the Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where we would ask you to sign an informed consent form, answer questions on a questionnaire, perform a short mental status examination, and have your vitals (blood pressure and heart rate) taken. Depending on the results of these assessments, you may or may not be eligible for the study.

If you’re eligible, you’ll be asked to participate in one testing session that takes up to approximately one hour. During testing sessions you will fill out questionnaires and be asked to attempt to stand up from a chair without using your arms and get up from the floor. You will not be paid for being in this study or reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to/from the George Fox University campus.

You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.

If you’re still interested in participating, the next step is for us to schedule an appointment for testing. Please call 503-554-2463 or email Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu.

The Virtual Learning Center has trained tutors and resources to help you with your APA formatting and writing. Don’t have time for a Zoom meeting? No problem! Schedule an asynchronous appointment at traccloud.georgefox.edu.

We’re open Monday through Friday for asynchronous and Zoom appointments. We’ll get your paper back to you the same day of your appointment!

If you have any questions, please email us at vlc@georgefox.edu or call Heather Harney at 503-554-2449 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Tickets are now available for the performing arts department’s fall production of The Hiding Place, scheduled for eight performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium this week and next.

Dates for the shows are as follows:

• Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 17-19, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m.
• Thursday-Friday, Oct. 24-25, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27, 2 p.m.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting georgefox.edu/box-office. Additional tickets may be purchased on the site. Free student tickets are available for Thursday shows only.

When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own ticket.

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Applying for the Richter Scholarship and feeling unsure about your proposal? The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is here to help! Whether you need guidance organizing your thoughts or polishing that final draft, our writing consultants are ready to assist.

What we offer:

• Personalized feedback on structure, clarity, and argument development
• Help with articulating your research goals and objectives
• Assistance with refining your proposal’s tone and style
• One-on-one consultations

Don’t miss this opportunity to make your proposal stand out! Schedule your appointment today.
To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.

If you have questions, contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

We know you’ve heard about Taylor Swift, but have you ever heard about how her music interacts with  literature? Or how her pop culture world intersects with political, religious and cultural academia?

Students and faculty here at George Fox have had these same questions, and so we’re dedicating two days this October to host a conference on all things Taylor Swift.

Register now for the “Taylor Swift: The Voice of an Age” conference Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26. Join faculty and students as they lecture and present papers on how Swift’s voice breaches both the popular and professional academic realms.

Registration is available now for only $5! Buy a ticket, tell a “Swiftie” and spread the word! The deadline for registration is Friday, Oct. 18.

If you have any questions, please reach out to gfu-english@georgefox.edu. We can’t wait to see you there!

We invite you to participate in The Great Oregon ShakeOut, an annual event that gives everyone the opportunity to practice how to be safe during an earthquake. On Thursday, Oct. 17, George Fox will take a few minutes to participate in the largest-ever earthquake drill at 10:17 a.m.

We are asking participants to drop, cover, and hold on. During the days leading up to the event, we will be sharing additional information and resources on what to do during an earthquake.

Are you interested in doing research? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

Students: If you are interested in doing research next summer, connect with a faculty mentor now so they can help you with your proposal. Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements and review criteria at georgefox.edu/academics/richter.

All submissions will be electronic through Smartsheet, due Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The Smartsheet link can be found on the website and will be activated when the spring semester begins.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

All Champion-brand clothing will be on sale today (Thursday) through Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Bruin Bookstore. Get your Champion items for 20% off in store and online!

Thomas Paulson, a former vice president of ConocoPhillips, will address the leadership practices that guide his work and how his Christian faith shapes his leadership approach. His talk is scheduled for tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Paulson graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in civil engineering. He retired in 2008 as vice president of Canadian capital projects for ConocoPhillips, where he had executive responsibility for the planning and execution phases for major projects in Canada.

In his 33-year career with ConocoPhillips, Paulson worked in refining, chemicals, exploration and production at multiple U.S. and international locations in project management. He currently serves on the Kansas State University College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Council and the George Fox Industrial Advisory Board.

If you have questions, contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Please be aware that the university has extended the class withdrawal deadline for the benefit of our students. The new deadline is the Sunday before the last week of class.

For full semester classes this is the end of week 15 rather than week 10. For this fall semester the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 8. For classes that meet in shorter sessions within the semester you can find their specific withdrawal deadlines listed in the class details on class.georgefox.edu.

President Baker recently returned from the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in South Korea. This is the second Lausanne meeting he has had the privilege of attending since the movement began in 1974. At that time, Billy Graham, John Stott, and others gathered global leaders of the Christian Church to advance the work of evangelism and emphasize the importance of the Great Commission.

As President Baker describes, the gathering reignited his awareness of the global church’s dynamic growth and the incredible courage of believers in places where following Christ can cost them everything. You can read more about his experience on his blog, “Reflections”.

The university’s Doctor of Physical Therapy students are hosting an older adult annual physical therapy visit on Friday, Nov. 15, by appointment. Volunteers will be screened for blood pressure, circulation, sensation, balance, flexibility, endurance and posture. Visits will be at the Medical Sciences Building at 448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg.

Please contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or at 503-554-2463 with questions or to sign up.

The Center for Peace and Justice invites you to a presentation by Elio Constantine, entitled “Journey of Hope,” on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

In his presentation, Constantine will explore how we are called to live in justice and how a biblical approach to justice is applicable anywhere in the world. He will also address the root causes of injustices in Lebanon and the surrounding region.

Constantine is a Lebanese business professional working for Heart for Lebanon, a Christian organization focused on helping under-resourced families and children in Lebanon grow spiritually. He oversees the Middle East Center for Justice and Missions, which advocates for justice through Christian missions and provides training for future leaders.

The Middle East Center for Justice and Missions promotes a Christ-centered approach to injustice, advocacy, and hands-on training. It highlights Lebanon’s chronic injustices, arguing that true justice can only be found through faith in Jesus Christ.

Elio will be on campus all day on Thursday, Oct. 17. If you are interested in having him visit your class for a Q&A or to guest lecture, please contact twytsma@georgefox.edu for more information.

The Bruin Bookstore is having a BOGO hat sale, starting today (Tuesday) through Friday, Oct. 11! Buy one and get the second one at 50% off, in store and online. Use the code TWOHATS24 at checkout for online purchases.

Feel free to contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Tickets are now available for the performing arts department’s fall production of The Hiding Place, scheduled for eight performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium in mid to late October.

Dates for the shows are as follows:

• Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 17-19, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m.
• Thursday-Friday, Oct. 24-25, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27, 2 p.m.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting georgefox.edu/box-office. Additional tickets may be purchased on the site. Free student tickets are available for Thursday shows only.

When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own ticket.

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.