All are welcome to Spanish Bible study on Wednesdays

September 5th, 2023

Join our Spanish Bible study group! Come participate in our sessions on Wednesdays from 5 to 5:40 p.m. in the basement of the Minthorn building.

Regardless of your level of Bible or Spanish knowledge, everyone is welcome to join in this time of reflection. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Nicole Canedo at ncanedo21@georgefox.edu.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join outdoor adventure trips over the next two weekends

September 5th, 2023

Looking for a fun time exploring the great outdoors? Join other George Fox students on a trip to the coast this weekend to go bodyboarding and skimboarding! We’ll provide warm wetsuits, transportation, and instruction. Sign up at this link.

We also have an overnight paddleboarding trip next weekend in which we will be “backpacking” with paddleboards and camping on an island overnight. Sign up at this link.

Check out these trips and reach out to Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Scholarships are available for students in need. Details are on each trip listing.

For the full calendar of events, go here.

Bring your loved ones out to Employee Family Day at Hadlock on Sept. 16

September 5th, 2023

Join us for Employee Family Day at the Hadlock Student Center on Saturday, Sept. 16! Get ready for some fun and excitement with your loved ones! Enjoy a variety of activities and games available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including

  • Bouldering at the rock climbing wall
  • Dodgeball
  • Floor hockey
  • Pickleball
  • Top-roping at the rock climbing wall (belayers provided)
  • Basketball
  • Open gym and weight room

Family members and kids of all ages are welcome as long as the related employee is present. Please note that waivers are required for family members, so be sure to check the age-specific guidelines. Complete a guest waiver here.

If you have any questions, email Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

Theology Club meets on Wednesdays at noon, starting today

September 5th, 2023

Join the Theology Club at noon on Wednesdays in Hoover 104. We will have discussions, enjoy free food, and much more!

This week we will be diving into “Science and the Bible, Conflict or Harmony?”

Please reach out to Christian Rainville at crainville21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Reach out to join the Autism group on Thursdays

September 5th, 2023

The university’s Autism group meets every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning tomorrow (Sept. 7). In order to participate, you must have autism or Asperger’s syndrome.

Come enjoy games, snacks, conversation, and other activities! If you are interested in coming to the group, please reach out to Carrie Hall at chall@georgefox.edu for the location and additional details.

Campus display and posting policy has been updated

September 5th, 2023

The posting and display policy at George Fox applies to student-sponsored public displays and posters. Displays generally consist of a number of images, pictures, or ideas intended for engagement by the broader campus community to create awareness or generate discussion.

Posters are generally intended to advertise a particular event or raise awareness about the activities of a particular officially recognized campus club or organization.

Find all the details you need in the Student Handbook: Campus Display & Posting Policy section, which can be viewed at this link.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon in the student life office at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Remove litter and replace invasive plants with the Stewards of Sustainability Club this Saturday

September 5th, 2023

Did you know that one out of three fish caught for human consumption contain microplastics? Litter often gets washed into waterways and eventually makes its way to the ocean. Fortunately, SOLVE is hosting a great opportunity to combat this issue in our own community!

This Saturday, Sept. 9, as part of a statewide effort to clean up our beaches and rivers, volunteers will meet to remove litter and replace invasive plants with native ones in one of Newberg’s natural spaces. The university’s Stewards of Sustainability Club would like to put together a team of volunteers to join their efforts in protecting our local waterways. Read more about the event here.

If you want to join, we will be meeting in the parking lot in front of the Roberts Center at 8:40 a.m. to walk over together, expecting to be back by 11:45 a.m. You can also meet us there at 346 Corinne Dr., in Newberg. Gloves will be provided. Please email Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu by Thursday to sign up.

Are you interested in learning about or promoting sustainable practices? The Stewards of Sustainability Club is looking for club officers. If you want to see more events like this, please consider joining!

Young Life to host volleyball night Sept. 6

September 4th, 2023

George Fox University Young Life will be hosting a volleyball night Wednesday, Sept. 6, on the courts behind the Hobson/Macy/Sutton (HMS) complex.

The event will start at 6 p.m., but feel free to drop by whenever you can to meet some new friends and play volleyball!

Friendsview invites George Fox community to big sale Oct. 6-7

September 4th, 2023

Attention George Fox community: Friendsview Retirement Community is holding a sale Friday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The sale will feature a variety of household items, including kitchenware, appliances, dishes, mugs, furniture, lamps, pretty glassware, office supplies, artwork, picture frames, clothing, bedding, knickknacks, electronics and more. George Fox students will receive a 50% discount on all items. There is also a $3-per-bag special on Saturday.

The address is 1301 E. Fulton St. in Newberg. To access the sale, enter the front doors and take the elevator to the basement level. There will be signs to direct people.

If you have any questions, contact Cathy Sterrett at 503-580-1890.

RISE Women’s Worship Night and Leadership Conference set for Sept. 8-9

September 4th, 2023

The second annual RISE Women’s Worship Night and Leadership Conference will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8-9.

The conference will feature female professionals, including faculty, staff and alumni who are eager to provide encouragement and share wisdom with the young women of Fox. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, build connections and learn skills to stand out among the crowd.

Participants will worship together Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. (while earning chapel credit) and discuss keys to success at Saturday’s leadership conference from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

Alumni are welcome! Register at this link.

Join Quaker open worship tomorrow

September 4th, 2023

Please join us for Quaker open worship tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. in Hoover 250.

It’s amazing how the Holy Spirit ministers to us and through us as we attentively wait on Christ in prayerful worship.

SpiL credit is available, and Jay Miller will be facilitating the meeting. If you have any questions, you can reach out to jaym@georgefox.edu.

Chess Club meets Tuesday evenings

September 4th, 2023

Mark your calendars! The George Fox Chess Club will be having weekly meetings again this year.

Meetings will take place every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Murdock Library in Room 209 (the Special Collections Room). All skill levels are welcome. If you don’t know how to play, or if you’d like to improve, come join us!

Please email Kiernan McTaggert at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Learn to find common ground in Interfaith Dialogue class

September 4th, 2023

Interested in making an impact on people from a variety of faith backgrounds? Enroll in PSCI 485 B, Interfaith Dialogue, this semester. The class takes place in Ross 105 on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:20 p.m.

As the world gets smaller and smaller with advances in technology, we have opportunities to interact with others outside our personal bubbles. It’s your job to find common ground in the midst of these differences.

This class will cover many different topics and fields, ranging from branching out from our comfortable circles to learning about what we have in common with our Abrahamic faith-related brothers and sisters. The class is led by Ronald Mock, leader of the George Fox civility project, which is aimed at repairing politically and religiously based divisions within the local community and beyond.

Come join us and be part of a greater movement to engage the world in a manner that would honor God and his message. This class is perfect for any higher-level theology major or anyone who wishes to honor their neighbor in a more informed manner. Hope to see you soon!

Reach out to rmock@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Construction continues on path near Crisman Crossing

September 4th, 2023

The pedestrian path between the Klages Center and Murdock Library and continuing alongside Edwards Hall off Crisman Crossing will soon be connected, but this area of construction is closed through Tuesday, Sept. 12, while the area is being prepared, and while the cement is being poured and allowed to cure.

This link shows the red construction fencing layout. (This diagram can only be viewed by George Fox employees and students.)

To walk from Crisman Crossing to the quad, use the sidewalk along the south side of Klages, or pass through the double doors of Klages. Please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Calling all songwriters: Meetup on Friday

September 4th, 2023

Are you interested in songwriting? Do you want to share your song and get some feedback?

Join us in the Bauman greenroom for our first monthly songwriters meetup at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8! All are welcome. We will listen to songs, discuss ways to improve as songwriters and encourage each other on our journey.

Please email Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Discover a delicious and healthy recipe at virtual culinary nutrition event

September 4th, 2023

Join a registered dietitian and a chef from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, for a virtual event that focuses on how to create a heart-healthy meal you will love.

The recipe is for a 30-minute spatchcocked roasted chicken and roasted broccoli with feta. You can sign up at this link.

Learn to plan meals at Sept. 13 online session

September 4th, 2023

Our lives can get busy, and sometimes the first response to a long day is more about getting food on the table than thinking about healthy options.

Join Jamie Libera this month as she shares tips and tricks to plan meals that fit your schedule. Register at this link for the virtual session, which runs from noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13.

Protect yourself against the cold and flu

September 4th, 2023

It’s the time of year when kids go back to school, the days get shorter, and the weather changes. These changes also bring cold and flu season. Click this link to view our tips on how to protect yourself and your family this cold and flu season.

Morning prayer will now be held in Hoover 104

September 4th, 2023

Now that the rains have begun, we are moving the location of daily morning prayer to Hoover 104.

Please join us as we gather together daily (Monday through Friday) from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m. All students, faculty and staff are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Travis Pickell at tpickell@georgefox.edu.

Join us Wednesdays at Austin Sports Complex for cardio tennis class, open play

September 4th, 2023

Join us at the indoor tennis facility at Austin Sports Complex on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. for cardio tennis and an open play session.

There will be an hour of fast-moving, heart-pounding, calorie-burning fun, followed by an open hour for players who wish to stick around and play a few points before hitting the road. The costs are as follows:

  • Individual class: $20 per class
  • Full session: $160 for nine classes expiring Oct. 28

Contact Jeff Cero at jcero@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have.