Sunday’s event featuring Dolores Huerta has been canceled

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

This week’s special event featuring Dolores Huerta, originally scheduled for this Sunday, March 8, in Bauman Auditorium, has been canceled. Unfortunately, our guest is unable to make the trip to Oregon from her home in California.

Thank you for your understanding. If you have questions, contact Rebecca Hernandez at rhernandez@georgefox.edu.

Help plan events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and there will be several important events happening on campus to promote awareness and education. A team of Title IX deputy coordinators and students are planning the events for the month.

If you are interested in joining the planning team or would like to receive more information, contact Mark Pothoff (mpothoff@georgefox.edu) in the Office of Student Life.

Library offers English as a Second Language assistance

Sunday, March 1st, 2020

If you know graduate or degree completion students in need of ESL assistance, Eleanor Kelly is available in the Portland Center Library on an as-needed basis.

Kelly was previously employed through George Fox’s English Language Institute, and she is now working as a tutor and adjunct instructor in Newberg, Portland and online.

After earning a BS in math from Boston State College and ESL certification from California State University Long Beach, Kelly moved to Tokyo, Japan, where she lived and taught for 29 years. While in Japan, Kelly earned an MEd in Curriculum, Instruction and Technology and TESOL from Temple University.

If you have any questions, Eleanor Kelly can be reached at ekelly@georgefox.edu.

Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta speaks on March 8

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

Join us for a special guest appearance by Dolores Huerta, the woman who cofounded the National Farm Workers Association with César Chávez in the early 1960s and who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama in 2012.

Huerta will give a presentation on Sunday, March 8, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and the doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Huerta has worked for labor rights and social justice for more than 50 years. This lecture will provide an inside look at the farm worker movement and its historical ramifications for today. She will speak to what the movement was all about and her role in it, and address what activism is and how it can effect change.

Questions? Contact Rebecca Hernandez at rhernandez@georgefox.edu.

Accounting department offers tax preparation help

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

The accounting department is offering free tax preparation and e-filing assistance to the George Fox community. Four sessions will be offered – two each month in March and April:

  • Saturday, March 7 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m
  • Thursday, March 19 – 4:30 to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 4 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 9 – 4:30 to 9 p.m.

All sessions will meet in Hoover 210 and are on a first-come, first-served basis. To e-file a joint return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

Those seeking assistance are to bring photo identification, Social Security cards or individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers, birthdates for family members, the current year’s tax package (if you received one), and all appropriate tax forms.

If applicable, it is also advised that you bring a list of medical, taxes, interest, contributions and miscellaneous expenses; child and disabled dependent care information; bank routing and account numbers; health insurance coverage documentation; and a copy of their 2018 federal and state returns.

To find out more, contact Seth Sikkema at 503-554-2813.

Join in on Ash Wednesday services today

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to participate in one of our two Ash Wednesday services today. We will have a simple and short service at noon in the prayer chapel, then a full hour-long service in Vespers at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. All community members are welcome!

Questions? Contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Student Accounts has office hours today

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

The Student Accounts Office will have a representative available on the Portland campus today (Wednesday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

If you need assistance with your current account balance, planning for future semesters, or are a veteran who needs assistance, feel free to drop by our office or email Sherri Moore at smoore@georgefox.edu if you would like an appointment.

Student Accounts office hours this week

Monday, February 24th, 2020

The student accounts office will have a representative available on the Portland Center campus tomorrow (Wednesday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

If you need assistance with your current account balance, planning for future semesters, or are a veteran who needs assistance, feel free to drop by our office or email Sherri Moore at smoore@georgefox.edu if you would like an appointment.

Gather for Spring Faculty Lecture and Scholars Symposium

Sunday, February 23rd, 2020

All are invited to the Spring 2020 Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Our featured speaker, and recipient of the 2018-19 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is Leah Payne, assistant professor of theology. 

Payne is a historian of Christianity in America, and her analysis of religion, politics and popular culture has appeared in The Washington Post and Christianity Today. Join us as she explores “the contemporary Christian” and how evangelicals in the United States were shaped by the entertainment business of the late 20th century.

Come early, between 5 and 6 p.m., and check out the work of our Richter Student Scholars and Steinfeldt Peace Scholars at a symposium in the Hoover lobby. George Fox students will present their research projects in a conversational poster format. Refreshments will be served.

For additional information, contact Dawn Ford at dford@georgefox.edu.

Check out these activities this week at the Portland Center

Sunday, February 23rd, 2020

The seminary is holding our face-to-face class meet-ups this week, and we will have several activities going on that all Portland Center students, staff and faculty are welcome to join.

  • Visio Divina Devotionals:- Do you like art? Check out one of the four devotionals inspired by four of the art pieces in the building. Look for the arrows to find one. A perfect way to spend 10 minutes of your break!
  • Chapel Experience: The chapel will also be open for individual prayer Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 25-27, from noon to 1 p.m., with poems and other activities available to guide you if you’d like.
  • Collage Away: Drop by the library any time Tuesday through Thursday to add your special artistic touch to our community collage!
  • Panel Discussion: Bring your lunch and join us for a panel discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in Room 155 from noon to 1 p.m. on the topic of suffering, faith and pastoral care, featuring Ekaterina Lomperis, author of Essentials Readings in Medicine and Religion, and Providence chaplain and faculty member Thomas Payne.

Questions? Contact Tiona Cage at tcage@georgefox.edu.

Check out next week’s activities at the Portland Center

Thursday, February 20th, 2020

The seminary is holding our face-to-face class meet-ups next week, and we will have several activities going on throughout the week that all Portland Center students, staff and faculty are welcome to join.

  • Visio Divina Devotionals: Do you like art? Check out one of the four devotionals inspired by four of the art pieces in the building. Look for the arrows to find one. A perfect way to spend 10 minutes of your break!
  • Chapel Experience: The chapel will also be open for individual prayer Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 25-27, from noon to 1 p.m., with poems and other activities available to guide you if you’d like.
  • Collage Away: Drop by the library any time Tuesday through Thursday to add your special artistic touch to our community collage!
  • Panel Discussion: Bring your lunch and join us for a panel discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in Room 155 from noon to 1 p.m. on the topic of suffering, faith and pastoral care, featuring Ekaterina Lomperis, author of Essentials Readings in Medicine and Religion, and Providence chaplain and faculty member Thomas Payne.

Questions? Contact Tiona Cage at tcage@georgefox.edu.

Come to PT’s research symposium tonight

Wednesday, February 19th, 2020

The Graduate School of Physical Therapy is excited to present its sixth annual research symposium tonight (Thursday) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 and 102.

Physical therapy doctoral faculty and third-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics. David Cimbora, PhD, dean of the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, will present the keynote address. Light refreshments will be served.

Please contact Linda Dallof at 503-554-2451 or ldallof@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Yang speaks tonight on ‘Preaching Reconciliation’

Wednesday, February 19th, 2020

The university community is invited to a special presentation, “King’s Speech: Preaching Reconciliation in a World of Violence and Chasm,” at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Hoover 105.

Presenting will be George Fox’s own Sunggu Yang, an assistant professor of Christian ministries. He is the author of two books, King’s Speech: Preaching Reconciliation in a World of Violence and Chasm (2019) and Evangelical Pilgrims from the East: Faith Fundamentals of Korean American Protestant Diasporas (2016), and two books that are in progress, Picasso and Preaching: An Aesthetic Homiletic for the 21st Century and Sacred Waters: Pastoral Essays for Aspiring Preachers.

To learn more about Yang, visit this page. For more information on the event, part of the President’s Speaker Series, contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

Plan to attend Spring Faculty Lecture and scholars symposium

Monday, February 17th, 2020

All are invited to the Spring 2020 Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Our featured speaker, and recipient of the 2018-19 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is Leah Payne, assistant professor of theology. 

Payne is a historian of Christianity in America, and her analysis of religion, politics and popular culture has appeared in The Washington Post and Christianity Today. Join us as Payne explores “the contemporary Christian” and how evangelicals in the United States were shaped by the entertainment business of the late 20th century.

Come early, between 5 and 6 p.m., and check out the work of our Richter Student Scholars and Steinfeldt Peace Scholars at a symposium in the Hoover lobby. George Fox students will present their research projects in a conversational poster format. Refreshments will be served.

For additional information, contact Dawn Ford at dford@georgefox.edu.

Learn more about Disability Services

Monday, February 17th, 2020

The Disability Services Office is here to help you get the most out of your education. We have worked with students living with learning disabilities, ADHD, mobility limitations, chronic illness (Crohn’s, celiac, IBS, MS, migraines, POTS), mental health concerns, autism spectrum, PTSD, brain injuries and more.

Click here or come to our office in Lemmons 9 to learn more. Questions? Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.

FoxTALE unavailable on Wednesday morning

Sunday, February 16th, 2020

FoxTALE will be unavailable on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m (Pacific Standard Time) for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.

Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

All invited to Yang’s ‘Preaching Reconciliation’ lecture next week

Thursday, February 13th, 2020

The university community is invited to a special presentation, “King’s Speech: Preaching Reconciliation in a World of Violence and Chasm,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, in Hoover 105.

Presenting will be George Fox’s own Sunggu Yang, an assistant professor of Christian ministries. He is the author of two books, King’s Speech: Preaching Reconciliation in a World of Violence and Chasm (2019) and Evangelical Pilgrims from the East: Faith Fundamentals of Korean American Protestant Diasporas (2016), and two books that are in progress, Picasso and Preaching: An Aesthetic Homiletic for the 21st Century and Sacred Waters: Pastoral Essays for Aspiring Preachers.

To learn more about Yang, visit this page. For more information on the event, part of the President’s Speaker Series, contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

University closes tomorrow for mid-semester holiday

Wednesday, February 12th, 2020

The Newberg and Portland campuses will be closed tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 14) for the mid-semester holiday. All offices, libraries and bookstores will be closed.

Although the Murdock Library will be closed, the building’s 24/7 space will remain open.

FoxTALE undergoes maintenance this Wednesday

Wednesday, February 12th, 2020

FoxTALE will be unavailable on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 8 a.m (Pacific Standard Time) for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.

Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

Join planning team for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Tuesday, February 11th, 2020

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and there will be several important events happening on our campus to promote awareness and education. A team of Title IX deputy coordinators and students are planning the events for the month.

If you are interested in joining the planning team or would like to receive more information, contact Mark Pothoff (mpothoff@georgefox.edu) in the Office of Student Life.