Come watch The Lorax with the Stewards of Sustainability Club and Comic Book Club in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Join us in Hoover 105 this Saturday, March 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a good movie and snacks!
Feel free to reach out to Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Hey, Bruins! To celebrate leap year tomorrow (Thursday), the Bruin Store is having a 20% off sale on clothing and gifts, both in-store and online.
If you’ve had your eye on an item, tomorrow is the day to get what you want and save money while you’re at it! Come say hello in the store from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or order online until 11:59 p.m.
Happy birthday to any special Bruins celebrating a birthday on Feb. 29!
Please reach out to Tim Forsyth at tforsyth@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Contribute to an upcoming article for The Crescent by participating in this brief survey on body image and self-esteem at George Fox. Take the survey here. All responses are anonymous.
Feel free to reach out to Sierra Reisman at sreisman22@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.
Good morning, campers! On Saturday, March 9, the George Fox climbing wall will be hosting its annual spring boulder competition. This year, the theme is “summer camp.” Your camp color will be randomly assigned when you register.
This will be an individual-based competition during the session you sign up for. We will also have opportunities to compete in games with a team during other sessions. Sessions will begin every two hours starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, with the last session beginning at 4 p.m.
This competition is open for students and employees of all skill and experience levels. Routes are set specifically for each skill category. Registration is completely free, but will increase to $5 on Sunday, March 3. Register on IM Leagues now!
Please reach out to Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Bruins, tomorrow (Thursday) is the Collegiate Day of Prayer! The Office of Parent and Family Programs and the George Fox Prayer Network is inviting you all to gather with us at 6 p.m. in Stevens 207.
We will share and pray about all that the Lord has in store for our Bruin community near and far. You are more than welcome to grab a friend! Let’s unify the voices of prayer.
If you have any questions, please contact Angeline Navarro at navarroa19@georgefox.edu
Do you love pastries? Specifically from 85C Bakery? Pair that with a comedic and relaxing movie night in the IRC cozied up from the rainy weather! If that sounds interesting to you, join the Fusion Asian American Club tonight (Tuesday) in the IRC at 5:30 p.m.
You can RSVP here to vote for which Asian American-centric movie you want to watch with us and also tell us what allergies you have since we’ll be ordering ahead of the event.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to Laila Celestino at lcelestino20@georgefox.edu.
The climbing wall is hosting a fundraiser selling hot dogs on the quad to support the upcoming Camp Rock Bouldering Competition and to raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital. Hot dogs will be available this Friday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Come join the climbing wall staff in front of the library for some good food!
Feel free to reach out to Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.
What does it mean to be human? This year’s Dalton Lecture explores the question from both scientific and biblical perspectives, with an emphasis on awe. The lecture will identify shared values in both the scientific and spiritual approaches to exploring human distinctiveness.
Join us on Thursday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium for the lecture, “Stardust & Wonder,” with Dr. Praveen Sethupathy, chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University.
Dr. Sethupathy will include concepts from science and genomics that invite the audience to marvel at who we are and how it relates to our calling as image bearers of God.
The public is welcome, and admission is free. A George Fox Student Research Symposium and cookie reception will follow.
There will be an additional science lecture on pediatric cancer from Dr. Sethupathy on Thursday, March 14, at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
You can read more about the Dalton Lecture Series here.
Please reach out to Amanda Sue Harris at amandah@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Are you looking for love? Or maybe just a free dinner with a pretty cool person? Student Activities is looking for participants to be a part of our Dating Game, scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. this Friday, March 1, in Bauman Auditorium! Click the link to sign up.
Also, one of Fox’s most entertaining traditions – Lip Sync – is coming up on Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. You won’t want to miss out on this great show!
Lip Sync auditions are starting very soon, so get your friends together and sign up for this amazing tradition, which includes a chance to win $500. Sign up here to be part of the action. You won’t regret it!
Here is a rundown of campus events coming up:
If you have any questions, please reach out to activities@georgefox.edu.
Campus Public Safety is looking to hire new student officers for the fall term. If you are pursuing a career in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, psychology, or just want a great job that serves the Fox community, this work-study position will give you excellent experience.
You must be able to make a two-year commitment due to extensive training and certification. Training will begin this spring. See our posting in Handshake for more information, and be sure to apply by Monday, April 1.
Questions? Please reach out to Karen Toohey at ktoohey@georgefox.edu.
Come learn more about the world of esports and its function in higher education. Join George Fox University’s Esports Director Miles Dean in a webinar with Best Buy Education tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11 a.m.
Those in attendance will be eligible to win a $250 Best Buy e-gift card. The winner will be announced at the end of the webinar, and you must be present to win.
For details on how to join, please check out our news in the athletics website. To find out additional information, visit this link.
Feel free to reach out to Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Do you have knee pain? Are you over the age of 50? Interested in helping the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and learn more about activity? Consider taking part in our research.
Beginning Wednesday, March 6, we will begin conducting research on Mondays and Wednesdays after 4 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).
Reach out to gotkneesdpt@georgefox.edu, or call 503-554-2466 to learn more.
Anxious about some money topics like Roths, 401ks, ESAs, and credit scores? Looking to build on what you are already doing well?
If so, join the Financial Planning Club at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 105 for our “Personal Finance: Fight Night.” Free pizza will be served while supplies last!
Come dive into four money science topics that are valuable regardless of your major. At the end of the event we will discuss some common personal finance myths. Do you believe in some of them? Come and find out!
Please email the GFU Financial Planning team at fp@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The 2024 Collegiate Day of Prayer is coming up on Thursday, Feb. 29. The Office of Parent and Family Programs and the George Fox Prayer Network invite you to join us in a day devoted to prayer for the students, faculty and administration of George Fox.
We also welcome our families and George Fox community to take time during this day to pray from your homes or work as you feel led.
Throughout the day you can look to our social media outlets (George Fox University Parents on Facebook or @georgefoxfamily on Instagram) for prayer direction. Our campus pastoral team also created this special Liturgy of Prayer page as another resource to help guide you as you pray.
This is a virtual event, but on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 29, the George Fox Prayer Network also invites anyone to join an in-person prayer time at 6:30 p.m. in Stevens 207. This is a student-led event.
If you have additional questions, please contact Megan Fisher at mfisher@georgefox.edu.
The university community is invited to come check out a special production, Opera Scenes, this Saturday, March 2, at 4 p.m. (note updated time). With scenes from Martha, Acis and Galatea, and many more, it’s sure to be a blast.
Opera Scenes is a production by the performing arts department, with students who take vocal lessons with Maggie Daane and Jill Soltero.
Admission is free, but be sure to come early, as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Austin Smith, a doctoral candidate in Baylor University’s Higher Education Studies and Leadership program, is looking for students to participate in a research study about campus traditions and their relation to culture at Christian colleges and universities.
For this study, Austin will be coming to our campus this week (Feb. 27 to March 1) to conduct voluntary focus groups with students as well as interviews with faculty and staff.
Participation is open to any student who has been at the institution for at least one full academic year, and will consist of participating in a focus group that should last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. He will be providing snacks as an expression of his gratitude for offering up your time.
If interested in participating, please use this link to sign up for a focus group time.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Austin at austin_smith5@baylor.edu or Sharia Hays, dean of student care & operations, at shays@georgefox.edu.
Austin Smith, a doctoral candidate in Baylor University’s Higher Education Studies and Leadership program, is looking for faculty members to participate in a research study about campus traditions and their relation to culture at Christian colleges and universities.
For this study, Austin will be coming to our campus Feb. 27 to March 1 to conduct voluntary interviews with faculty and staff as well hold focus groups with students.
Participation is open to any faculty member who has been at the institution for at least three full academic years and will consist of an interview that should last approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
If interested in participating, please use this link to sign up for an interview time.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Austin at austin_smith5@baylor.edu or Sharia Hays, dean of student care & operations, at shays@georgefox.edu.
Interested in finding a group that enjoys playing table tennis as much as you do? Join the Ping Pong Club for weekly matches to have fun and hone your skills!
We meet every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the third court in the Hadlock Student Center. Paddles are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own as well.
Feel free to reach out to Levi Westeren at lwesteren22@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Curious about how exercise fatigue impacts fine motor skill performance? We are looking for current George Fox students to explore this question. Participate in two short, fun sessions evaluating the speed of your fine motor skills following various exercises.
Contact Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu with any questions or if you would like to participate.
Looking for a bit of opera for your weekend? Come check out Opera Scenes on Saturday, March 2, at 3 p.m. With scenes from Martha, Acis and Galatea, and many more, it’s sure to be a blast.
Opera Scenes is a production by the performing arts department, with students who take vocal lessons with Maggie Daane and Jill Soltero.
Admission is free, but be sure to come early, as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu with any questions.
