Confidential campus advocate is available for students

February 21st, 2022

The campus advocate is a confidential resource offered to students in partnership with the Sexual Misconduct CARE (Campus Awareness, Response and Education) team.

The campus advocate is a George Fox MSW intern located at the Moore House/Intercultural Resource Center on the Newberg campus. She is qualified to provide advocacy, accompaniment, and referral service to survivors of all forms of violence – including sexual assault, intimate partner violence, hate crimes, stalking, sexual harassment, and other forms of sexual misconduct – in order to facilitate and promote individual recovery and success.

Confidential campus advocates will not share any information or details of your experience without your permission unless you are at risk of harming yourself or others.

If you wish to seek services, walk-ins are welcome Mondays and Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Appointments are also available upon request.

If you have any questions, you can reach the campus advocate at campusadvocate@georgefox.edu. If you have an emergency, please call 911 or Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2310.

Assist DPT students with their research study

February 21st, 2022

Doctor of physical therapy students are conducting a research study and are in need of volunteers who are older adults. The study concerns developing a fall prevention program through balance exercises that mitigate the risk of falling.

To participate in our study, you must:

  • Be age 60 or older
  • Live independently or in an assisted living facility
  • Be able to walk at least one block without the help of another person
  • Stand unsupported without an assistive device
  • Pass a mental status examination

To participate, you must not have a diagnosis of a neurological condition or a current illness or health issues that would make performing physical activities unsafe. Also, you may not be taking medications which cause excessive sleepiness.

Participants will come to the university’s Medical Sciences Building, where we ask you to sign an informed consent form, answer questions, and perform a short mental status examination and a timed up-and-go test. Depending on your responses to the questionnaires and timed up-and-go performance, you may or may not be eligible for the study.

Those eligible will perform a physical performance test in a lab setting, consisting of the following activities: blood pressure and heart rate, walking test, balance tests, and a fear of falling questionnaire.

You may stop participation at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.

If you or anyone you know is interested in participating, we invite you to schedule an appointment for testing. Please call 503-554-2463 or email the study team at GFUDPT.Research@gmail.com.

Swing by Canyon Commons tomorrow for ‘Adulting 101’

February 20th, 2022

How will I manage my anxiety in a new job? What if I don’t like the people I work with? Will I have friends after Fox?

If you’ve asked yourself any form of these questions, Adulting 101 was made just for you!

Your time here at George Fox is about more than just what happens in the classroom. Being a Bruin is about discovering independence by learning how to “adult” in the real world. Adulting 101 aims to help tackle some of these topics in an effort to help you prepare to be excellent in your life post college.

The first session of Adulting 101 is taking place at 5 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons. Food will be provided. Don’t miss this awesome opportunity!

Come to learn from alumni and engage your peers in conversations aimed to help you prepare for life after George Fox. This engaging workshop is designed to equip you with the tools you need to survive in the real world.

To learn more, click this link. This is not an event you need to register for. You can just show up!

Make plans to attend faculty lecture, presented by Melissa Ramos, on March 1

February 20th, 2022

Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Spring 2022 Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 1, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The featured speaker is Melissa Ramos, an assistant professor of biblical studies and recipient of the 2020-21 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research & Scholarship.

Ramos will speak on “Ritual in Deuteronomy,” exploring the symbolic world of Deuteronomy’s ritual covenant and curses through a lens of religious studies and anthropology. This comparison illuminates how the ritual life of ancient Israel shaped the literary form of Deuteronomy.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Join campus pastors for National Collegiate Day of Prayer on Thursday

February 20th, 2022

The National Collegiate Day of Prayer asks colleges around the nation to pray for students, faculty, staff, and their own college campuses. If you would like to join our campus pastors to pray this Thursday, Feb. 24, please join us in the Prayer Chapel from noon to 12:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, contact Sarah Cuevas at scuevas@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for this Wednesday’s Spring Virtual Career Fair

February 20th, 2022

Have you signed up for the Virtual Spring Career and Internship Fair? If not, a ground-breaking 70-plus organizations will be in attendance that you won’t want to miss! On Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the fair will bring job and internship opportunities right to your computer.

After registering, you can sign up for one-on-one appointments or group sessions with different organizations. Working around your class schedule, you will have the opportunity to speak with several professionals from a variety of industries. From engineering companies to therapeutic offices to educational services and more, there is something for you!

Some of the companies in attendance will include Trimble Viewpoint, Power Engineers, Pacific Seafood, College Nannies + Tutors, Friendsview, Special Olympics, Providence Hospital, A-dec, the United States Air Force, Peace Corps, Teach Beyond, One Collective and more!

Register for the career fair on Handshake. Questions? Contact Karis Lee at klee19@georgefox.edu.

Join Saturday’s free Zoom conference on pediatric practice

February 20th, 2022

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently made recommendations to improve primary care, two of which were to build interprofessional care teams and community-based training programs. We at the university’s Interprofessional Primary Care Institute have decided to do both.

Join us on Zoom on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to explore interprofessionality in pediatric practice. Go to our event page to register or find more information. It is free for George Fox students and employees.

Questions? Contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.

Check out latest issue of ‘The Crescent’ today at noon

February 20th, 2022

The Crescent, George Fox’s student-run newspaper, is publishing our eighth issue of the academic year at noon today!

Visit our website at noon for a variety of articles to read on campus and Newberg happenings! In the meantime, check out our site to read articles from previous issues, and follow us on Instagram for updates.

Contact Anika Perry at perrya20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Portland Writing Center is hiring

February 20th, 2022

The Portland Writing Center is seeking a new writing consultant who is enthusiastic about helping fellow graduate and degree-completion students understand the components of effective writing.

PWC consultants are current adult degree-completion and graduate students who work five to eight hours per week meeting with students in Zoom or email sessions through the Portland Writing Center. Writing consultant duties include helping students with the following:

  • Thinking through ideas for a writing assignment
  • Considering writing choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, cohesion and organization
  • Developing ideas with specific evidence
  • Improving research strategies
  • Applying proper documentation and formatting
  • Understanding basic grammar and mechanics
  • Academic coaching, which is helping students with school/life balance

Click here for a consultant job description, and click here for a consultant application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact Hannah Jackson, Portland Writing Center director, at hjackson@georgefox.edu.

Participate in reading the Gospel of John during Lent

February 20th, 2022

Join Paul Anderson and others from around the world in reading the Gospel of John during Lent (March 2 through April 14) as an invitation to transformative Bible reading. All are welcome! You may also join Paul’s Daily Bible reading group on Facebook.

Questions? Email Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Swing by Fusion’s boba fundraiser on Friday

February 20th, 2022

The Fusion Asian American Club is hosting a boba fundraiser next to Klages on Friday, Feb. 25, from noon to 3 p.m.

Enjoy some boba and enter a raffle to win a boba plushie! Profits will go toward funding future events and meetings of the Fusion Asian American Club. We hope to see you there.

If you have questions, contact us at fusion@georgefox.edu or DM us on Instagram (@gfu.fusion).

Interested in studying abroad?

February 20th, 2022

Have you ever thought about studying abroad in Ecuador or Italy?

Stop by Canyon Commons from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Feb. 23, to talk with Bethany Codding about study abroad opportunities that include engaging classes and amazing trips.

Questions? Send an email to studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu.

Swing by today’s ‘Gearage Sale’ in Hadlock

February 17th, 2022

Swing by the Hadlock Student Center today (Friday) for University Recreation’s spring “Gearage Sale” from 3 to 7 p.m. Items for sale will include stand-up paddleboards, longboards, sleeping bags, backpacks, daypacks, trekking poles and many accessory items.

Please spread the word about this event to your friends, colleagues and neighbors. Contact Sam Nofziger at snofziger20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Plan to take part in upcoming student activities

February 17th, 2022

Sadie Hawkins is tomorrow (Saturday)! Look forward to a Dancing with the Stars-themed formal on the Portland Spirit boats.

Don’t forget your ticket, and check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.

Coming Up:

  • Fox Family Feud: Friday, Feb. 25, Canyon Commons
  • Dance of the Millennium: Friday, March 4, EHS Atrium

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Providence members: Check out LifeBalance deals

February 17th, 2022

Providence Health Plan members: Check out February’s LifeBalance featured deals.

Questions? Contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu

Come watch ‘Black Panther’ tonight in Hoover 207

February 17th, 2022

The Comic Book Club is having a movie night tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207! We will be watching Black Panther in honor of Black History Month and sharing barrier-breaking Black voices in the comic world. Free snacks and juice are provided!

Contact Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Maker Hub’s ‘Tool Tip Friday’: Mug Press

February 17th, 2022

In need of an awesome gift idea or new art project? Well, the Maker Hub has got you covered! The Maker Hub’s HPN Signature Series Mug Press is a professional-grade mug press designed to easily and efficiently heat transfer custom images onto almost any size and shape of mug.

Create the custom mug of your dreams, from small-sized graphics such as names and logos, to full-wrap, edge-to-edge images. Check out this video to see how it works! For more information on how you can make a custom mug, check out the Maker Hub’s Wiki page.

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers!). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

Student Accounts has work-study position available

February 17th, 2022

Are you good with numbers, details and people? Are you a whiz at Excel, Word, and all things Google? Would you love a job that’s part-time (10 hours per week) through the school year but full time over the summer?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, the Office of Student Accounts would love to talk to you! We’re looking for a dependable go-getter to add to our stellar work-study crew.

Send your cover letter and resume to Angeleen Umfleet at aumfleet@georgefox.edu today!

Have food allergies? Fill out Google Form if you plan to live on campus next year

February 17th, 2022

Undergraduate students who are living on campus next year: Do you have food allergies and/or sensitivities? Would you like to live with others who also have food allergies, but aren’t sure who they are?

If you complete this short Google Form we can connect you with others on campus who have food allergies and/or sensitivities so you can determine if it would be a good housing match. Complete it soon so we can connect you before housing selection gets underway!

Contact das@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

‘Wineskin’ submissions are due on Feb. 25

February 17th, 2022

The Wineskin is accepting submissions! The theme for this semester is “Commonplace,” so send us your best poems, stories, essays, and artwork in that stream of thought; we welcome thematic interpretation.

The editors are open to a wide range of styles and subject matter, but we are particularly looking for work that pushes boundaries and surprises us with its artistic approach and perspective of the world.

All are welcome to submit, including employees and those who are not members of the George Fox community!

Submission Guidelines:

  • Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Word document, in Times New Roman, 12-point font. Please title your pieces and remove your name from the document.
  • Limit all prose to 1,000 words and send no more than five poems per submission.
  • For artwork: Files should be named as the title of your piece, followed by your name. Please remove all watermarks from your work.
  • All work should be submitted through our website. Submissions close at midnight on Friday, Feb. 25.

Contact Jaime Miller at jmiller18@georgefox.edu with any questions.