Advent reader available

Sunday, November 29th, 2020

The Office for Spiritual Life invites the George Fox community to observe the Advent season with our 2020 Advent Reader.

This year’s reader includes Bible passages along with music selections created by students in the George Fox music program. We pray you have a blessed Advent season as your prepare your hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

View Richter Scholars’ work through video presentations

Sunday, November 29th, 2020

The Richter Committee is pleased to let you know that a series of video presentations from our 2020-21 Richter Scholars is available for viewing on YouTube. In lieu of a poster symposium during fall semester, we asked each participant to record a five- to eight-minute presentation of their research.

You are encouraged to view the videos and send your thanks, encouragement and questions to the individual scholars. Their work is outstanding, and we would like to celebrate this achievement with them. You can access the videos at this link.

Be on the lookout for a second cohort of scholars to present later in spring semester.

Advent devotional video available for viewing

Saturday, November 28th, 2020

Every Sunday of the Advent season a new Advent devotional video will be released by the Office for Spiritual Life. There will be five total videos, with devotionals offered by the George Fox pastoral team and President Robin Baker. 

This week’s devotional is on “Hope” and is given by University Pastor Jamie Noling-Auth. Watch it here.

Advent reader available

Tuesday, November 24th, 2020

The Office for Spiritual Life invites the George Fox community to observe the Advent season with our 2020 Advent Reader.

This year’s reader includes Bible passages along with music selections created by students in the George Fox music program. We pray you have a blessed Advent season as your prepare your hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. 

President Baker speaks in fall’s last chapel today

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

Please join us for our last chapel of the fall this morning (Tuesday). It will go live at 11 a.m., but you can watch it on demand whenever your schedule allows at this link.

You can also watch any chapel and Monday Morning Devotional (MoMoDeVo) from the semester at the above link, including our final MoMoDeVo of the semester with Pastor Gaby Viesca.

Questions? Contact the Office of Spiritual Life (spirituallife@georgefox.edu).

University closes Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving holiday

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

All university offices and libraries on the Newberg campus and at the Portland Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition, the Bruin Store will be closed Thursday through Sunday.

The 24/7 space in the Murdock Library will be open during the closure.

Portland Center Library closed through Jan. 10; book drop accessible

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

The Portland Center Library will be closed from Nov. 23, 2020, through Jan. 10, 2021. However, the 24/7 book drop will remain accessible. 

Contact Patty Vanier (pvanier@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

‘Quakers, Social Work, and Justice Concerns’: Attend virtual discussion

Sunday, November 22nd, 2020

All are invited to join Paul Anderson, Erin Johnson and others from around the nation tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. to discuss Volume 7 of the Quakers and the Disciplines Series (of which Paul is the founding editor).

The authors of the essays in this volume share will about their contributions regarding Quakers, social work, and justice concerns. Register online here.

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

Survey: Faculty support for students

Sunday, November 22nd, 2020

Want to help faculty better serve students? Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey to assess how professors have and/or can assist students when they are under stress. All responses are and will remain anonymous.

Thank you! Questions? Contact Andrea Alexander (aalexander@georgefox.edu).

‘Quakers, Social Work, and Justice Concerns’: Attend virtual discussion

Thursday, November 19th, 2020

All are invited to join Paul Anderson, Erin Johnson, and others from around the nation Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. to discuss Volume 7 of the Quakers and the Disciplines Series (of which Paul is the founding editor).

The authors of the essays in this volume will share about their contributions regarding Quakers, social work, and justice concerns. Register online here.

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

Attend virtual Exercise Science Research Symposium

Thursday, November 19th, 2020

You are invited to attend the Exercise Science Research Symposium! Come and learn about the research our seniors have been working on all semester.

The presentations will take place today (Friday) at noon over Zoom.

Questions? Contact Mary Imboden (mimboden@georgefox.edu).

Student employees: Don’t forget to lock your timesheet

Thursday, November 19th, 2020

Leaving campus for the break? Don’t forget to lock your November timesheet before you leave so there aren’t any delays with your paycheck on Dec. 15!

Questions? Contact Beth Hampton (bhampton@georgefox.edu)

Returning textbook rentals and updated Bruin Store hours

Thursday, November 19th, 2020

Starting Monday, Nov. 30, the Bruin Store will be transitioning to our winter break hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, by appointment only.

Please call the store at 503-554-2540 to set up an appointment time, or feel free to order from our website.

Returning textbook rentals:

We understand that many students will need their rented textbooks over a portion of the break to study for finals. You are responsible for returning your textbooks to the Bruin Store (please do not drop them off at the Library) on or prior to the rental due date, which is Friday, Dec. 18.

If you are finished with your book early, you may come to check it in at any time. If you take it home, please mail it back to us at the address below. In order for your mailed book to be considered “on-time,” it simply needs to be postmarked by the due date.

Address for mailing textbook returns:

Bruin Store
409 Carlton Way
Newberg, OR 97132

Instructions for having someone return textbooks on your behalf:

It is acceptable for a friend or family member to bring your book by the Bruin Store on your behalf. They will need to have your first and last name, the phone number that was used for the rental account, and your patron ID number that is included in your rental reminder emails. However, if the rented book is damaged, the person who is checking in the textbook will be responsible for paying the damage fees.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Faculty support for students

Wednesday, November 18th, 2020

Want to help faculty better serve students? Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey to assess how professors have and/or can assist students when they are under stress. All responses are and will remain anonymous. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Andrea Alexander (aalexander@georgefox.edu).

Updated library hours

Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Starting Monday, Nov. 23, the Murdock Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for campus holidays. 

View our hours here.

Questions? Contact Patty Vanier (pvanier@georgefox.edu).

Student employees: Sign up for direct deposit

Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Do you want your student employment paycheck to automatically be in your bank account on payday? Come by the Human Resources office to sign up for direct deposit before you leave for semester break!

You can either bring a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank that includes your name, account number and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking websites.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, remember that your paycheck will be in the mailroom unless you have put in a request with Mail Services to have your mail forwarded. Be sure to update your mailing address on file on MyGeorgeFox in “Self Service” if this is the case.

Questions? Contact Beth Hampton (bhampton@georgefox.edu).

Catch final performances of ‘Silent Sky’ this week

Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

If you missed last weekend’s virtual production of the play Silent Sky, be sure to cozy up with your laptops and various devices and join us this week for a delightful evening of live, virtual theatre!

Performances will be presented Thursday, Nov. 19, through Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m., and again on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m.

To get more information about the show and to purchase tickets, click here. Students, staff and faculty can purchase a ticket for $10, or gather a bunch of people (socially distanced) and watch from a lobby or living room for $25 with a “household ticket.”

This week, we’re offering a student night for Thursday’s performance! Students may write Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu) or swing by her office in Ross 201 to get a free ticket!

Attend tonight’s virtual presentation: ‘Courage in the Time of COVID’

Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Join the Reedwood’s forum tonight (Wednesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to hear from George Fox Provost Andrea Scott, who will be speaking on “Courage in the Time of COVID.”

Click here for the Zoom link (the passcode is RFCLive).

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

All runners invited to free webinar on reducing injuries Friday

Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Join the College of Physical Therapy for a free Zoom webinar, “Three Key Principles to Reduce Running-Related Injuries,” at 11 a.m. this Friday, Nov. 20.

Presenting will be Dr. Alison Modafferi, owner and physical therapist at Run the World PT & Performance. This is designed for all runners, whether you are new to running, run recreationally, or are more advanced.

The one-hour virtual presentation will cover three evidence-based principles to help reduce running-related injuries. We will discuss load management, variability and tendon stiffness and how they relate to running and injuries. We’ll also discuss practices to reduce injury risk.

Our reason for hosting? There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding running-related injuries. Together, George Fox University and Run the World have developed a framework backed by research to keep runners healthy.

Sign up by clicking this link. Questions? Contact Dr. Alison Modafferi at amodafferi@georgefox.edu.

Purchase a Fox-branded face covering

Monday, November 16th, 2020

The student life office is now selling George Fox-branded face coverings! This machine-washable, cloth face covering features the George Fox athletic logo as well as adjustable straps and a shapeable metal nose piece. It also includes an insert location for an optional filter (not included).

Your purchase helps us support our students through the George Fox Student Emergency Fund. Thank you for helping us care for our community!

All orders must be picked up at the student life office in the Hadlock Student Center, after purchase.

You can place your order through the student life office or at this link.