Questions about the COVID vaccines? Attend tonight’s panel discussion

Sunday, March 21st, 2021

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: “vaccine”) with a live Q&A using the chat function.  Feel free to join us with your questions tonight!

Questions? Contact Stephanie Matthew (smatthew@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Marketing for Cabins at Crater Lake

Friday, March 19th, 2021

Please take three minutes of your time to fill out this survey to help marketing students conduct research for their final project.

We are designing a mock abstract lodging experience just outside of Crater Lake National Park and would love your thoughts and feedback. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Peter Nordlund (pnordlund20@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.

Participate in regional accreditation evaluation visit April 6-7

Thursday, March 18th, 2021

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.

Library Workshop: ‘Database Hacks’

Thursday, March 18th, 2021

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 on 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.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer (kwimer@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Childcare Marketing Project

Thursday, March 18th, 2021

If you have children, we would appreciate it if you took the time to fill out this survey of our mock childcare marketing project.

Questions? Contact Gabrielle Smith (smithg19@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.

Celebrate Women’s History Month in a ‘Unique’ way

Wednesday, March 17th, 2021

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!

Questions about the COVID vaccines? Attend panel discussion this Monday

Wednesday, March 17th, 2021

Do you have questions about the COVID vaccines? Join a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 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 via Zoom (Password: “vaccine”) with a live Q&A using the chat function. Feel free to join us with your questions.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Matthew (smatthew@georgefox.edu).

All invited to today’s Zoom presentation: ‘Love your patient as yourself’

Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

Tonight (Wednesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mark Condo, pastor of Reedwood Friends Church, will host Joseph Clair, dean of the School of Theology, and Tyler Tate, director of the Miles J. Edwards Directorship for Professionalism and Comfort Care at OHSU, via Zoom (Password: “RFCLive”).

Tate will present for the Reedwood Forum on “Love Your Patient As Yourself: Restoring the Virtue of Love to the Practice of Healthcare.”

This presentation is open to all but especially hopes to be of interest to students and faculty in the healthcare sector.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu).

Richter Scholars program proposals are due April 5

Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

Please be aware that Richter Scholars program proposals are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 5.

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.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility. For the purpose of this program, research is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool, or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted research methods.

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria on this page.

Faculty mentors: Please note that several important proposal elements and eligibility requirements have been recently updated. Please thoroughly read through all posted documentation as you work with your student mentee to prepare a proposal.

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

Survey: Childcare Marketing Project

Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

If you have children, we would appreciate it if you took the time to fill out this survey of our mock childcare marketing project.

Questions? Contact Gabrielle Smith (smithg19@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.

Are you a veteran? Sign up to receive an honor cord for commencement

Monday, March 15th, 2021

Are you a veteran who will be graduating this spring or summer? Would you like to receive a red, white, and blue honor cord to indicate your service at commencement?

If so, please complete this form by Thursday, April 1.

Questions? Contact Sherri Moore (veterans@georgefox.edu).

Attend tomorrow’s Zoom presentation: ‘Love your patient as yourself’

Monday, March 15th, 2021

Tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mark Condo, pastor of Reedwood Friends Church, will host Joseph Clair, dean of the School of Theology, and Tyler Tate, director of the Miles J. Edwards Directorship for Professionalism and Comfort Care at OHSU, via Zoom (Password: “RFCLive”).

Tate will present for the Reedwood Forum on “Love Your Patient as Yourself: Restoring the Virtue of Love to the Practice of Healthcare.”

This presentation is open to all but especially hopes to be of interest to students and faculty in the healthcare sector.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu).

Attend tonight’s Woolman Peacemaking Forum on immigration justice

Sunday, March 14th, 2021

The Center for Peace and Justice presents the Spring Woolman Peacemaking Forum tonight (Monday) 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, who will speak 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).

Take marketing survey for a chance to win a gift card

Sunday, March 14th, 2021

We are a student marketing team conducting marketing research for our final project. We would appreciate your input by taking this survey.

At the end of the survey, enter your email for a chance to win a Dutch Bros gift card!

Questions? Contact Noelle Knipe (nknipe20@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.

Celebrate Women’s History Month in a ‘Unique’ way

Thursday, March 11th, 2021

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!

Submit survey for a chance to win a Dutch Bros gift card

Thursday, March 11th, 2021

We are a student marketing team conducting marketing research for our final project. We would appreciate your input by taking this survey.

At the end of the survey, enter your email for a chance to win a Dutch Bros gift card!

Questions? Contact Noelle Knipe (nknipe20@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: 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).