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George Fox University Theatre is pleased to announce that its production of “Godspell: 2012 Revised Version” opens Thursday, Jan. 27.

Performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium are scheduled as follows:

• Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 27-29 and Feb. 3-5, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday matinees: Jan. 30 and Feb. 6 at 2 p.m.

You can purchase tickets here or by calling the performing arts box office at 503-554-2670.

All patrons must be masked – there are no exceptions. Our ticketing system will automatically place one empty seat on either side of your ticket purchase to create extra space between you and the patrons next to you. Please choose the gray seats to seat your entire party together with no spaces between you. The system will add the gray/COVID seat after your purchase is complete. We encourage all patrons to be vaccinated to help protect our actors and fellow audience members from COVID-19.

Students may acquire free tickets for Thursday night performances. George Fox faculty and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the run of the show. Both options may be selected when you purchase or select your tickets in our online ticketing system. Please use your George Fox email address when ordering.

For details or assistance, email Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2670.

Do you want to make a difference on the George Fox campus? Campus Public Safety is currently hiring student officers.

If your post-graduation plans include a career in law enforcement, criminal justice, social work or psychology, this is a great work-study position for practical job experience. Check out our posting in Handshake to apply.

Questions? Call us at 503-554-2090.

Attention all psychology majors and minors: The Psychology Club is electing a new vice president for this semester!

You can apply for the position here. Applications are due Friday, Jan. 21, and elections open Sunday, Jan. 23. We will announce the election results Wednesday, Jan. 26.

We would love your input on what the club does this semester, and we hope to see your application! 

Questions? Contact Maddy Angerame at mangerame18@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University employees are invited to participate in a survey on mental health literacy among college and university educators. The survey, which is part of a dissertation study, focuses on what people know about mental health conditions, resources and treatments.

The survey is estimated to take about 20 to 30 minutes. At the end of the survey, there will be an option to enter a raffle to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards. You can participate in the survey here.

Questions? Contact Danni Ewing at kewing16@georgefox.edu.

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.

The Health and Counseling Center will be offering Moderna COVID vaccines and boosters at clinics in Canyon Commons from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, and from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 21. No appointments are necessary, and vaccinations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Contact Molly Hickok at mhickok@georgefox.edu.

Have a January birthday? The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

Please stop by the Office of Academic Affairs on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, or Friday, Jan. 21, to pick up your birthday treat.

Portland campus employees may pick up their treats at the front desk after 11 a.m. Thursday.

Our donor-funded scholarships application is now open for traditional undergraduate students!

By accessing Student Resources in the MyGeorgeFox portal, students can complete just one application with the opportunity to be matched with more than 200 of these scholarships.

Donor-funded scholarships range from $500 to $15,000. Criteria include (but aren’t limited to) background, academic major, financial need, career goals and grade level. Once your application and essay are submitted, you’re put in the running for the scholarships you qualify for. It’s that easy!

If you’re looking for a way to fill the gap for the 2022-23 academic year, this is a great opportunity! While you’re not guaranteed a scholarship, we encourage all eligible students to apply.

Didn’t receive a scholarship last year? Because some scholarships consider grade level, it’s a good idea to complete the application each year you are eligible. You may be qualified for some scholarships you weren’t in previous years.

Deadlines and dates to remember:

• Feb. 11 – Application closes
• Feb. 14 – Letters of recommendation due (when applicable)

Questions? Reach out to our Scholarship Resource Center at scholarships@georgefox.edu.

It is always good to be prepared for an emergency! Check out the following links for some basic emergency tools, tips, and resources.

• Make a Plan
• Helpful Information for an Earthquake
• Tips on Fire Safety
• First Aid Kits/CPR and AED

If you have questions, feel free to contact Campus Public Safety or the student life office. Be well!

Are you a first-generation student? If so, join us from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, in Hoover 105 for “A Guide to Grad School: A First-Gen Journey.”

The event will feature first-generation George Fox University faculty and alumni panelists. They’ll share their experiences and provide advice to help students navigate the process of gaining admission to graduate school.

A question-and-answer session will take place toward the end of the event. Our goal is to build a community of first-generation college students and provide details about graduate school.

Questions? Contact Isabela Flores at iflores17@georgefox.edu.

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

Stop by Canyon Commons from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, to talk with Bethany Codding about study abroad opportunities that include engaging classes and amazing trips.

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

Join the Intercultural Resource Center and the Department of Communication and Cinematic Arts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Hoover 105 for a screening of the film, “I Am Not Your Negro.”

Based on writer James Baldwin’s unfinished novel, “Remember This House,” this film tells the story of race in modern America and Baldwin’s interactions with civil rights leaders Medgar Evers, Malcom X and Martin Luther King Jr.

There will also be a brief Q&A with Professor Steven Classen, chair of the Department of Communication and Cinematic Arts and author of “Watching Jim Crow: The Struggles Over Mississippi TV.” Published by Duke University Press, Classen’s work received the 2004 McGannon Center Award for Social and Ethical Relevance in Communication Policy Research.

Questions? Contact D’Metri Jacques Mattocks at dmattocks@georgefox.edu.

Everyone is invited to join us in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, for a night of worship with our worship artist in residence, Olivia Pothoff, and her amazing band.

We hope to see you tonight!

Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson at  jamiej@georgefox.edu.

Today, we invite you to read this week’s wellness poster and find out about habit stacking and habit loops.

These are great tactics to help you reach your wellness goals this year.

Questions? Email Aga Luptak at  aluptak@georgefox.edu.

Psychologist Carl Jung coined the term “shadow” to refer to the parts of ourselves we hide, repress and deny. Robert Bly called the shadow “the long bag we drag behind us.” We place all that would cause us pain and conflict into the bag, but it holds incredible power to transform our lives, relationships and communities.

On Friday, Feb. 18, join Michael Simmons for an online course, “Companioning Our Shadow: Emotions & Relationships.” Simmons will explore practices and tools for companioning our shadow, particularly surrounding our emotions and how they impact our relationships. This course is a space to invite Christ to meet our hidden parts and deepen the healing process.

Simmons is a spiritual director and retreat facilitator, and he serves on the leadership team with Companioning Center and the board of Deep Water, a local community that provides tools, processes and sacred space for women and men to heal.

Simmons is a doctoral student at Portland Seminary and an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church. The course will be offered via Zoom from 9 to 11 a.m. The cost is $39, and the Zoom link will be provided. You can register here if you’re interested.

Questions? Contact Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.

Representatives from 10 Christian camps will be available in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 26, to tell students about summer work opportunities.

If you’re interested in working at a camp this summer, this is your chance to talk directly with the folks who can make it happen.

Questions? Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for leaders for our spring 2022 Life Groups series, which runs during the weeks of Feb. 14 through April 15.

Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes. This spring, our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom (which provides access for our George Fox Digital students). Life Groups will also be SPIL-credit eligible to encourage students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community. 

We welcome employees, current seniors, graduate students, alumni, family members of George Fox employees and students, and members of our wonderful local churches to consider leading a group. To sign up, please fill out this form.

For more information, visit this web page or contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Are you hoping to travel over spring break? Attend a free workshop about how to plan an adventure road trip!

This session will be presented by two of University Recreation’s outdoor recreation trip leaders. It will feature a variety of tips, tricks and techniques to plan an exciting spring break getaway. The workshop will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Hadlock Student Center. You can register here.

Have questions? Email jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

Interested in seeing the Theatre Department’s upcoming musical? How about seeing it for free?

As we get closer to the Jan. 27 opening of ‘Godspell: 2012 Revised Version,’ we’re on the lookout for ushers to help each night. This is a night-by-night volunteer opportunity – there’s no need to commit to every performance. And by helping us out, you’ll get you a free seat to the show!

Contact Linnaea Rusaw at lrusaw17@georgefox.edu if you’re interested or have any questions.

Hello, dancers! The Swing Dance Club is up and running this semester with a whole bunch of new events!

Regular club meetings are from 6:30 to 9 p.m. most Saturdays in the FoxHole (the lower level of the Klages Center).

Here’s the meeting schedule:

• Beginner lessons are from 6:30 to 7 p.m. This is when you can learn everything you need to swing dance.
• Intermediate lessons are from 7 to 7:30 p.m. This is for people who want to learn more fancy and stylish dance moves.
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. is the free dance period, which is perfect for showing off what you know on the dance floor!

For our official schedule of events, click here. If you have any questions or would like to be added to the email list, contact Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

We hope to see you this semester!