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Credit report scores hold a lot of power. They can help buy that first home but can also take away financial opportunities.

In a free Canopy webinar session, Solving the Mystery of Credit Reports, we’ll provide an overview of credit bureaus, credit scoring, guidance to dispute inaccuracies, improving credit scores, and dealing with identity theft and fraud.

The session meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, or from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22. You can register for either webinar here.

The timeline and project process for requesting print and graphic services through MarCom has been updated, as well as the Google form for requests. You can view the changes here.

Notable changes:

• Time frames and planning ahead: See timelines for projects from submission to delivery
• Project process and invoicing and charges sections: See changes to the quote/requisition and invoice/payment expectations

Contact Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Portland Seminary would like to invite you to a book release party for Dr. Leah Payne’s new book, God Gave Rock & Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music (Oxford University Press, 2024).

The celebration will be at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, at Portland Seminary (Room 155). Tickets are free, but please RSVP for a headcount.

Sooner than you think, you’ll be looking for the “what’s next” after George Fox. Perhaps you’re interested in using your major to live and serve globally?

That’s where GoCorps comes in! GoCorps is an organization that specializes in helping globally interested Christians invest the first two years of their careers overseas. GoCorps’ unique model is a partnership of several Christian organizations that cooperatively list their 150-plus post-graduate positions.

Want to learn more? George Fox alumna Maggi Inglesby (‘21, Nursing) will be on campus today (Tuesday) and tomorrow to share about her experience using her degree through GoCorps’ medical track. Join her for an info session today at 5 p.m. in EHS 102. To help us get a feel for how many to expect, please RSVP here.

Or, if you’re not able to come to the info meeting, another option would be to meet with Maggi individually. She’ll even buy the coffee! You can text her at the number provided on the RSVP page.

This program allows you to use your degree and get global experience while making a difference engaged in a long-term project. All positions last for two years, and all give you access to pay down your student loans by $5,000-plus while you serve! This is a great option for those who want to explore living overseas as your first step after graduation.

Have questions? Contact David Martinez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu.

Due to continuing maintenance on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Department of Education has announced that schools will not receive applicant FAFSA data until the first half of March.

What this means for students:

• Aid packages will be delayed. The financial aid office will provide detailed timelines for financial aid offers closer to March, when FAFSA data is expected to come in.
• Continuing students will receive the same institutional aid next year, but federal and state aid will be determined by your new FAFSA information.
• If you made a mistake on your FAFSA, you will not be able to make corrections until it is processed.

Next steps:

• Check your emails for updates from George Fox’s financial aid office and the Department of Education. You will be notified via email when your FAFSA is sent to George Fox.
• Processes such as Verification and Professional Judgments will move quickly after George Fox receives your information, so complete your FAFSA as soon as possible!
• Don’t forget to apply for scholarships while you are waiting on your FAFSA to process.

If you have any questions, you can view our website for more information about FAFSA Simplification, reach out to the university’s financial aid office at finaid@georgefox.edu, or schedule an appointment with your financial aid counselor.

Due to continuing maintenance, the Department of Education has announced that schools will not receive applicant FAFSA data until the first half of March.

Our new and continuing students will be affected in several ways, the most immediate being that aid packages will be delayed. The financial aid department anticipates packaging student financial aid after FAFSAs are processed by the Department of Education, and we will provide more detailed timelines as we get closer to receiving FAFSA information.

High school seniors may be having difficulties selecting their school without all necessary financial information available to them, so it is all the more important that we live out our Be Known Promise with our applicants.

Additionally, while our continuing students can expect to receive the same institutional aid next year, their federal and state aid will be determined by their new FAFSA information. Applicants will also not be able to make corrections on their FAFSAs until they are processed.

The financial aid department will continue to keep students updated throughout the spring, and in the meantime, we are encouraging students to apply for institutional and external scholarships. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at finaid@georgefox.edu.

Did you know we have off two days of classes for mid-semester break this year? Due to the longer break, University Recreation is hosting an overnight adventure trip for students to the Oregon Coast.

The trip is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Feb. 15-17) of the break. Outdoor activities will include camping, bodyboarding, surfing, hiking, camp cooking, and lots of warm campfires. We will provide all of the transportation, food, equipment and more!

We also have scholarships available for students in financial need. If you are interested in this trip, please check out this registration page.

The Department of Language and Literature would like to remind you that registration is open for our Language Enrichment Classes for K-12. If you have a child in elementary, middle or high school interested in learning Spanish or expanding their knowledge of literature and writing, you will find something here for them.

Classes are taught by George Fox students and will take place in Minthorn Hall over six weeks, starting Monday, Feb. 12. The cost is $80 per class. For more information, email Susana Barnreuther at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu. To register, follow this link.

Attention students! Just a friendly reminder that, as a student at George Fox, the Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center (1802 Haworth Ave.) offers free memberships to you at their facility. Be sure to take advantage of this resource and the many others as a student!

The sidewalk south of the track is closed to pedestrian traffic. Pedestrians journeying to Wheeler from Ross will need to cut across the football field to the gate in front of Wheeler.

The sidewalk will be closed from the Alumni Plaza to the external stairs on the south side of Wheeler while the sidewalk is being reconstructed. The reconstructed sidewalk is expected to open on Thursday, Feb. 15. Thank you!

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This year’s yearbook theme is “legacy.” As we reflect on the events and experiences of our George Fox community this past year, we will focus on the idea of legacy – the impact we have on those around us and the impacts others have had on us.

We’d love to hear from you and those in your community who you think have had or will have a lasting impact on others. Please fill out this Google Form to nominate yourself or others to be interviewed for our story portraits this year!

We will follow up with the nominees with some questions regarding legacy and feature their stories in our yearbook!

Feel free to reach out to Harry Zhu at hzhu20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Scholarship Summit on campus today (Friday). With around 400 visitors expected, we are asking students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind.

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, HMS, and Newlin from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main servery line. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!
• Our closing sessions will be from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Canyon Commons private dining rooms; please be mindful of noise levels if you are in the dining hall at that time.

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

Offices and departments will be closed on Friday, Feb. 16, for the mid-semester holiday. Traditional undergraduate students also will be off Thursday, Feb. 15, as part of the holiday, and undergraduate faculty will be in a conference that day. University offices and departments will remain open on Thursday, Feb. 15. 

Some graduate programs and all ADP programs will continue to hold classes through the break. Consult with your department director if you have questions. 

Join the BSU Cookout tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Klages! Experience the rhythm of music, games, the joy of dancing, and indulge in delicious soul food. Don’t miss out on this celebration!

Here is a rundown of campus events coming up soon:

• Sadie Hawkins: Friday & Saturday, Feb. 9 & 10, at 10 p.m. on the Portland Spirit
• Jazz Swing Night: Friday, Feb. 23, at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• The Dating Game: Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in Bauman

If you have any questions, please reach out to activities@georgefox.edu.

The university will observe a mid-semester holiday on Friday, Feb. 16. Offices and departments will be closed. Graduate students should check with their program director about their class schedules on Thursday and Friday (Feb. 15-16).

Traditional undergraduate students will take off Thursday and Friday, Feb. 15-16, for the mid-semester holiday. The university expanded the holiday to two days this year in response to an ASC request designed to improve student mental health.

University offices and departments will remain open on Thursday, Feb. 15.

In celebration of American Heart Month, Providence is offering a special event that brings together experts to discuss a variety of topics centered around women’s heart health and wellness.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among women in the U.S.; though 80% of heart disease can be prevented through lifestyle choices, some female life experiences and genetics play a key role in heart health long-term.

Join Providence Heart Institute experts as they share important points around hormones, genetics and pregnancy that can impact heart health. The session will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. this Tuesday, Feb. 6.

You’ll gain increased awareness for your general heart health, living with certain conditions or risk factors, as well as tools to help lower your risk through lifestyle behaviors and disease management.

The George Fox Spring Career Fair will be held on Monday, Feb. 12, in Canyon Commons (Rooms 101-103) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is a great way for our students to gain hands-on, real-life experience that will benefit their professional development. We appreciate the support of the faculty and staff in helping the students understand the importance of these experiences. Whether you require attendance, make it a class assignment, or just strongly encourage them to attend, your efforts will go a long way in helping the career fair to be a success.

There will be 30 to 35 vendors from a variety of professions all looking for students who need internship and employment opportunities. Thank you again for your support.

Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu for more info.

Tonight (Friday), we’ll be hosting our second worship night of the year for all women on campus! Join us for Rise from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

On this worship night, join fellow women in the community to worship together and hear from SpiL pastor Debrianna Debolt on design and calling in Christ. Chapel credit will be offered! We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, reach out to Anika Perry at perrya20@georgefox.edu.

Use this Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to tell your friends, family and/or significant other you appreciate them.

Join the Arts & Crafts Club for a Valentine’s Day card-making event on Friday, Feb. 9, in Hoover 203 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. to spread the love by handcrafting or decorating personalized valentines. Craft materials (and chocolate!) will be provided.

Both students and employees are welcome! Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.