Auditions for Fox Got Talent will be held Monday, Sept. 18, and Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Bauman Auditorium. All talents are welcome and encouraged to participate (students and employees!), whether you’re a juggler, magician, contortionist, impressionist, singer, sword swallower, speedy Rubik’s Cube solver, or whatever else you do best.
Fill out this form to audition for a chance to win a $500 cash prize!
Ready to try a real backpacking adventure? This is the perfect trip for you!
We’ll be exploring the incredible Tunnel Falls trail in the Columbia River Gorge overnight from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1. It is a lovely, moderate backpacking trip that some consider one of the prettiest in Oregon. University Recreation will provide all of the food, equipment, transportation and instruction that you need. Register here!
Have questions? Contact Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu.
Are you interested in studying abroad?
The Center for Study Abroad is hosting a study abroad fair on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Many of our off-campus programs will have representatives present, so come by to get information about different programs and countries and their requirements.
We will also be passing out information about the Center for Study Abroad application requirements and due dates, and there will be a prize drawing of $500 toward a study abroad program of your choice for those who attend and participate.
Questions? Email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.
As we head into the colder months, join us in helping our neighbors keep their fireplaces burning by splitting and stacking firewood. Head to Helper Helper (the app you used for Serve Day) for more information and to sign up for our first opportunity this Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
If you are in need of transportation, we will be meeting at the spiritual life office (Barclay House) at 8:30 a.m. Otherwise, the address is 500 S. Everest Road in Newberg. This will be an ongoing opportunity, and you can find the rest of the dates on the app. Elective chapel credit will be offered.
Contact Emily Ong at eong20@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Looking for a way to get out and serve God and his children? Consider volunteering at Night to Shine tomorrow night (Friday). If you are available, we have a great opportunity for you to serve.
Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is a formal dance night where special needs individuals can come and have the time of their life. They get a buddy date and kinds of cool activities (dinner, dancing, limousine ride, karaoke, photo shoot, and more).
Northwest Christian Church, as well as the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), is asking for your help in making this night happen. You can sign up using this link. When you access the link, make sure to click “Volunteer at Shine” not “Register for Shine.”
Location: Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road)
Date/Time: Sept. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Responsibilities: To be determined by your activity volunteer sign-up in the link
For more information, please contact Scott McBride at smcbride20@georgefox.edu.
Come see renowned Christian author, teacher and alumnus Richard J. Foster present an award in his name to pastor and fellow author Joshua Choonmin Kang next Thursday, Sept 28, at 7 p.m.
The presentation in Canyon Commons will be followed by Kang’s lecture, “Deep-Rooted in Christ,” and a reception. Kang will also speak at chapel earlier that day at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
Can’t make Thursday’s session? You can register to watch it at this link.
A selection committee selected Kang as the 2023 recipient of the Richard J. Foster Award in Spiritual Formation. The award recognizes those whose intellectual and practical work helps others come into an ongoing transformational relationship with Jesus Christ. More info about the award and this year’s events can be found at this link.
Kang is the founding pastor of New Life Vision Church in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles, and the author of more than 80 books in Korean, including Solitude of a Leader, with over 1.5 million copies in print.
Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu for more information.
Join our Spanish Bible Study group on Wednesdays (including today) from 5 to 5:40 p.m. in the Minthorn building basement. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your level of Bible or Spanish knowledge.
For more information, contact Nicole Canedo at ncanedo21@georgefox.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!
Longtime George Fox University Board member and former chair, Dealous (“Dea”) Cox, passed away on Friday. His memorial service will be held at Reedwood Friends Church (website at this link) this Friday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m., with viewing hours beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Reedwood will provide lunch for those present. All are welcome. Graveside will be held at the Newberg Friends Cemetery at 3 p.m.
The address to Reedwood Friends Church is 2901 S.E. Steele St., in Portland.
Come join us for Quaker-style open worship this afternoon (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. as we prayerfully open our lives to Christ’s present leading within and among us.
All are welcome, and spiritual life credit is available. The host today will be Nathanael Ankeny.
The Sources of Strength kickoff event of the school year is happening this Monday, Sept. 25! It will be in Roberts 117 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP at this link so we can plan accordingly. We hope to see you there!
You can email Sara Thudium at sthudium21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Need counseling? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Are you having problems in your relationships that are getting in the way of your academics or life in general?
George Fox’s counseling services are here to meet all of your mental health needs, and is still free for Newberg campus students and conveniently located right here on campus. Counseling for non-Newberg-based students is available for $30 per session.
We offer in-person and virtual appointments for students living in Oregon. One-time consults and ongoing counseling appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, please call 503-554-2340.
The highly requested return of The Amazing Race is this Friday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. Race through Newberg gathering clues to make it to the finish line! Sign up now for a chance to win a $100 Langer’s gift card. Sign up your team of two to four people using this link to secure your spot. We will also take walk-ups until we are full.
Still want to audition for Fox Got Talent? We have auditions tomorrow (Wednesday) in Bauman Auditorium. All talents are welcome and encouraged to participate, whether you’re a juggler, magician, contortionist, impressionist, singer, sword swallower, speedy Rubik’s Cube solver, or whatever else you do best. Fill out this form to audition for a chance to win a $500 cash prize!
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on these events.
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Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions!
You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during mid-semester break from Thursday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 14.
These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10 to 12 students and will take place off campus. During the retreat, participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body and spirit.
Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.
You must fill out an application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend, and then you will secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is Saturday, Sept. 30.
Chapel credit is offered for those who attend. If you have questions, feel free to contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.
Interested in helping out families and children? Come volunteer for Foster Parents Night Out (FPNO) and/or Little+Big Bruins!
FPNO is a monthly event in which foster parents drop off their children and volunteers play with them for the evening. Little+Big Bruins is a mentorship program in which George Fox students are paired with an elementary or middle school student in the Newberg School District and build a relationship with them.
If you are interested in either of these programs, please come to the info/training night at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Canyon Commons 101-102. You do not have to be committed to come to the info/training night, but it is required to participate.
Please email fpno.georgefox@gmail.com or anardella21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Want to learn some backpacking basics? Join our outdoor recreation trip leaders at University Recreation for a fun workshop on how to plan a backpacking trip!
In this two-part series, we’ll teach you the basics about equipment, preparation, meal planning, picking a trail, and more. This is a great opportunity to talk to new and experienced backpackers about how to create successful and fun trips. The workshop is free and open to all undergraduate and graduate students.
The first session will be tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. Register by going here.
Have questions? Email Nicole Lindblom at nlindblom20@georgefox.edu.
The Psychology Club is partnering with Sources of Strength to host the first psychology chapel this year!
Please come listen to guest speaker Dr. Kris Kays discuss hopelessness and how to cope with it this evening (Monday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 208. You’ll have the opportunity to earn one non-Bauman chapel credit.
Join other George Fox students for a Timbers game this week! We have two dates available for discounted tickets, Sept. 20 and Sept. 23. Buy tickets here.
Reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
The Department of Language and Literature is excited to announce that registrations for our Language Enrichment classes for elementary and middle school-aged kids are now live!
We are offering three beginners Spanish classes for K-8, one advanced Spanish class, and an English creative writing class for middle schoolers. Classes will begin on Sept. 25 and run for eight weeks.
You can register using this link for Spanish classes and this one for the creative writing class. If you have any questions about these classes, please contact Susana at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu.
Would you like to help promote religious freedom AND reduce polarization tearing America apart? Volunteer to participate in a national research project focus group on the George Fox campus.
Focus groups will take place in two sessions on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The George Fox Civility Project is working with scholars from the University of Cincinnati and Catholic University in Washington D.C., to explore the potential for cooperation on religious freedom issues for Christians and Muslims. If you are theologically evangelical and politically right-of-center, without extensive experience with Muslim cultures, we need you.
Contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu to sign up. Students and employees are all welcome!
The Psychology Club is partnering with Sources of Strength to host the first psychology chapel of the academic year.
Please listen to our guest speaker, Dr. Kris Kays, discuss hopelessness and how to cope with it on Monday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 208.
You have the opportunity to earn one non-Bauman chapel credit.
