Register for the May meetings of the American Academy of Religion

Sunday, April 23rd, 2023

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.

Guitarist Doyle Dykes hosts free clinic and concert tomorrow

Thursday, April 20th, 2023

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’re looking for former missionaries for a study on their experience

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

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.

Starting student employment? Important documents are required for onboarding

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

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.edu if you have any questions.

Sign up for free events during Health and Wellness Week

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

The School of Physical Therapy’s Health and Wellness Week returns this May. Several free events are offered:

  • Monday, May 15: DASH Diet Taster and Educational Session, 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 16: Yoga Session, 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 17: High Fitness Class, 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 18: Sports Nutrition Taster and Educational Session, 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 20: Pool-A-Palooza for Kids, 3:30 p.m. at the Chehalem Aquatic Center

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.

Donate to DPT’s service to trip to Uganda with this year’s Run for Africa

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Kick off the summer with the Run for Africa event on Friday, May 6, to support the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s service trip to Uganda. We will host 5K, one-mile, and walking events.

Bring your family and friends and have some fun running or walking around the main campus and into the community. There is a discounted George Fox student rate ($20), and the cost is $30 for all community members.

All proceeds go to help send faculty and DPT students to evaluate and treat underserved populations in Africa. Fill out this form to sign up, and reach out to Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Guitarist Doyle Dykes hosts free concert and clinic this Saturday

Monday, April 17th, 2023

We are privileged to welcome guitarist Doyle Dykes in concert at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 22, 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 Saturday night performance, Dykes will be hosting a guitar clinic that 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.

DPT students in need of participants for research study

Thursday, April 13th, 2023

George Fox Doctor of Physical Therapy research students are searching for participants for a research project studying resiliency and drive during exercise. Ideal candidates fit these specifics:

  • Between the ages of 60 and 75 years old
  • Do not have a condition preventing them from exercise
  • Have not had a knee replacement
  • Have a desire to progress science

If you or someone you know is interested in giving an hour to an hour and a half of time, please email kneeOAstudy@georgefox.edu.

Fund PT’s service trip to Uganda by getting a massage

Wednesday, April 12th, 2023

Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a doctor of physical therapy student!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students and employees ($20) and community members ($25). We are offering a 25-minute massage on Friday, April 21, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg). Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda in May.

Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! Register for a massage using this Google Form.

Questions? Please email Taylor Kopecky at tkopecky21@georgefox.edu.

‘Discerning Vocation’ workshop open to all students this Saturday

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

This Saturday, April 15, professor Paul Anderson will be leading a workshop on “Discerning Vocation: Embracing Life’s Purpose” as a way for students to reflect on direction and meaning in life.

Lunch and cinnamon rolls will be provided, and students will be awarded a $50 stipend by ISI in support of the time and energy devoted to this workshop. The registration deadline is tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 p.m. Get all the details at this link, and contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Subscribe to the George Fox YouTube channel

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

Thank you for helping us reach 4,000 subscribers on the George Fox University YouTube channel!

New videos are shared weekly on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel to see the latest highlights of student life, community stories, athletic hype reels and more. Click here to go to our channel and hit “Subscribe.”

Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for direct deposit

Monday, April 10th, 2023

There’s still time to sign up for direct deposit! If you plan to go home for the summer, you won’t regret signing up for direct deposit before you go.

You will not be able to pick up your paycheck for April work earlier than May 15. Come into the Office of People and Culture (206 N. Meridian St.) any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. with your direct-deposit information (no appointment needed).

If you have any questions, email studentemployment@georgefox.edu.

Register now for PT’s Run for Africa event on May 6

Monday, April 10th, 2023

Kick off the summer with the Run for Africa event on Friday, May 6, to support the doctor of physical therapy program’s service trip to Uganda. We will host both 5K and one-mile events.

Bring your family and friends and have some fun running or walking around the main campus and into the community. There is a discounted George Fox student rate ($20), and the cost is $30 for all community members. A T-shirt is included in registration.

All proceeds go to help send faculty and DPT students to evaluate and treat underserved populations in Africa.

Fill out this form to sign up, and reach out to Madison Swaney at mswaney21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Watch this week’s Lent reflection put out by George Fox Digital

Thursday, April 6th, 2023

In partnership with George Fox Digital, film professor Alexander Chung has created a series of video Lent reflections on repentance and suffering. They are hosted on the George Fox Digital YouTube channel and have been released each Friday morning during Lent through today, Good Friday.

You can watch this week’s video and visit the YouTube playlist with all the reflections. You can also subscribe to the GFD YouTube channel now to see all updates.

If you have not yet chosen a Lent reflection practice, make this your weekly devotion each Friday!

Register for C.S. Lewis lectures aimed at our senior (55-plus) community

Thursday, April 6th, 2023

In partnership with OLLI, the Osher Life Long Learning Institute at the University of Oregon, the university is presenting a two-part series of talks for our local senior (55-plus) community.

OLLI is a national initiative that aims to provide enrichment programming because learning continues across the lifespan. Starting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, Professor Jason Lepojärvi, director of the CS Lewis Initiative at George Fox, will give a talk on The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis. He will lead a Q&A after his initial presentation. To register, please go here.

The event will be live-streamed on Zoom and hosted in Canyon Commons 103 with light refreshments.

If you know someone in the senior community who would enjoy this event, please pass word their way. We hope to see new and returning faces from the community.

Questions? Contact Shawn Daley at sdaley@georgefox.edu.

Sign up now for free physical therapy treatments in May

Thursday, April 6th, 2023

Have any aches or pains? Interested in improving mobility? For the month of May, doctor of physical therapy faculty and students will be evaluating and treating patients for free!

You do not need to have a pre-existing condition. We want to help you reach your strength, flexibility and functional goals! We have a few more spots available and we would love to serve you.

Please contact Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2456 to sign up.

Take in some soulful tunes performed by guitarist Doyle Dykes on April 22

Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

We are privileged to welcome guitarist Doyle Dykes in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Dykes is arguably the most gifted fingerstyle guitarist alive today, and he has dedicated himself and his gift to the Lord wholeheartedly. When he plays, he blends Scripture and inspirational stories into his music that are fully engaging to the listener. You can catch him on his Sunday String-Along program on YouTube.

Doyle is a godly treasure, both as a person and as a musician, and you won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to spend an evening with him.

In addition to his Saturday night performance, Dykes will be hosting a guitar clinic that afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. in Ross 208. To reserve a spot, contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Walk for Water

Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

For our Business Communications class, we are putting on a Walk for Water event at 2 p.m. this Saturday, April 8, to raise money and awareness for the communities in Africa who do not have access to safe, clean drinking water.

To help our team, it would be greatly appreciated if you could spare a few minutes to fill out a five-question survey. By filling this survey out, it will help us to get a better understanding of the interest in our community.

To sign up for this event, follow this link. You can fill out our survey here.

Contact Cassey Hitch at chitch21@georgefox.edu with questions about the event and/or the survey.

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.

Don’t forget to register for ‘Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy’ event

Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

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!

Buy your tickets now for PT’s Africa auction and banquet this Saturday

Monday, April 3rd, 2023

This is your last chance to buy tickets for the Africa auction and banquet, set for this Saturday, April 8, at 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

There will be delicious food, items to bid on, and an opportunity to support the doctor of physical therapy program in sending faculty and students to evaluate and treat underserved populations in Uganda! All proceeds go to this amazing service opportunity. Buy your tickets here.

Feel free to contact Zoralei Dayley at zdayley21@georgefox.edu with any questions.