Join the Swing Dance Club for a Halloween-themed event tonight

October 29th, 2021

The Swing Dance Club is hosting a Halloween-themed event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, in the FoxHole.

The event will feature decorations, candy, a costume contest and lots of dancing! Here’s the schedule:

  • Basic lesson: 6:30-7 p.m.
  • Intermediate lesson: 7-7:30 p.m.
  • Free dance period: 7:30-9 p.m.

If you have any questions, email the club president at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Writing help available at Portland Center

October 29th, 2021

Looking for help with brainstorming for your next project? Need help with your partially drafted paper? Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Want to get on top of things before finals?

Make an appointment with the Portland Writing Center for writing and general academic support. Meetings might include reviewing the assignment, discussing citation styles or talking through the paragraphs of your paper.

All of our appointments are free, one-hour Zoom or asynchronous consultations.

You can schedule these appointments online or by email (wc@georgefox.edu).

Questions? Email Hannah Jackson at hjackson@georgefox.edu.

Note: We are not a private editing service.

Check out the Spooky Soiree in the Maker Hub tonight

October 29th, 2021

Join us for the Spooky Soiree from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, in the Maker Hub. The event will feature an array of fun activities, including pumpkin laser cutting, pumpkin painting, festival games and a photo booth.

Come dressed to compete in a costume contest with a university-renowned panel of judges that you all know and love.

Doors open at 7 p.m. The costume contest judging will be from 8 to 9 p.m., followed by a dance party. George Fox students, faculty, staff and family are welcome.

Questions? Contact Emily Erickson at eerickson18@georgefox.edu.

Join us for Spooky Tea Time tomorrow in the FoxHole

October 29th, 2021

Spooky season is in its prime, and the most frightening thing of all is the homework. Enjoy tea time at the FoxHole between 12:30 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, to knock out your work so you can enjoy the evening!

We plan to have décor and a few holiday teas to get you in the spooky spirit. Costumes are highly encouraged!

Questions? Contact William Anderson at wanderson19@georgefox.edu.

Writing help available for graduate-level and George Fox Connect students

October 29th, 2021

Do you have graduate-level or George Fox Connect students who could use help with writing projects or citations? Do they seem to be feeling overwhelmed and stressed?

Encourage them to make an appointment with the Portland Writing Center for writing and general academic support. Meetings might include reviewing an assignment, discussing citation styles or talking through the paragraphs of a paper.

All of our appointments are free, one-hour Zoom or asynchronous consultations. Students can schedule these appointments online or by email (wc@georgefox.edu).

Questions? Email Hannah Jackson at hjackson@georgefox.edu.

Note: We are not a private editing service.

Survey: Medical Kits and Training

October 29th, 2021

Safety is a priority for many students and staff at George Fox, but are you really prepared to respond to a medical emergency? Do you and your peers have the equipment and training you need?

To find this out, students at George Fox are conducting a short survey aimed at gauging the need for medical kits and training.

If you have any questions, contact Nicholas Matichuk (nmatichuk20@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.

Survey: Travel App

October 29th, 2021

Our group is designing a travel app for our Principles of Marketing 260 final project. In contrast with traditional travel websites, we are looking to create a convenient and fun app environment where users can quickly look through local experiences and find “hidden gems” to visit.

Whether it’s restaurants, viewpoints or historical locations, we are looking to create a comprehensive database of quality experiences for our users. Please fill out this survey to help us understand our audience’s preferences and needs.

Thank you! Contact Anika Perry (perrya20@georgefox.edu) with 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.

Donate hats and gloves at volleyball match tonight

October 28th, 2021

Help the volleyball team assist our community by donating new or gently used hats and gloves at our home match at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, against Willamette.

We are seeking donations for ages 0-18. The drive is being done in partnership with Safe Families for Children, a faith-based community services movement that serves vulnerable, isolated families in crisis.

Email Kassandra Staton at kstaton20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Check out Night of Fright this evening in HMS

October 28th, 2021

Stop by HMS (Hobson-Macy-Sutton) for Night of Fright at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29. You’ll have so much “skele-fun” walking through the haunted house and eating fall treats!

Questions? Write student activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

Give a warm welcome to our guests at Bruin Preview today

October 28th, 2021

Today is Bruin Preview! Please kindly welcome our prospective students and their families to campus. In addition, please avoid parking in the Stevens and Hoover lots to allow enough parking spaces for our 140 student visitors.

Questions? Contact Lauren Hill at hilll@georgefox.edu.

Come to Self-Care Night this evening

October 28th, 2021

Join us for Psychology Club & Sources of Strength Self-Care Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, in Roberts 117.

There will be snacks, movies, yoga, coloring, painting and more!

For details, contact Grace Emhoff at gemhoff20@georgefox.edu.

Survey: Electric Toothbrush

October 28th, 2021

As a part of our marketing class, we are surveying people about their interest levels in our product. The product is a rechargeable electric toothbrush made from recycled plastics. The heads of the toothbrushes are new, but made from recyclable materials.

Please take our survey if you would like a chance to win a $15 Dutch Bros gift card. We are hoping your answers will help shape some of the intangibles before we submit our product. Thank you all for your help.

Please contact Dylan Quist-Knopf (dquistknopf20@georgefox.edu) if you have 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.

Come to the Third Culture Club panel discussion tonight

October 28th, 2021

What are TCKs? “Third Culture Kids” are individuals with a mixed cultural identity influenced by their parents’ culture and the culture(s) in which they were raised.

Specific examples include minoritized individuals, bicultural/biracial people, first- and second-generation immigrants, someone who’s lived outside their parents’ passport country, or anyone that’s culturally confused.

We are hosting a panel to highlight the differences in life experiences that exist on the George Fox campus, and to talk about navigating cultural nuances in one’s identity.

This event is open to all students and employees, so please join us at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, in Hoover 105.

Questions? Contact Joshua Zimmer at jzimmer20@georgefox.edu.

Get free coffee today to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 28th, 2021

Did you know October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month? To celebrate, ACM-W will be handing out free coffee to students in the EHS Atrium from noon to 1:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29. Come stop by and say hi!

Questions? Contact Harry Zhu at hzhu20@georgefox.edu.

Join the rocket team for movie night

October 28th, 2021
Come watch “October Sky” with the SPACE BRUINS Rocket Team at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, in EHS 102. All students are welcome, and snacks will be provided. For event details or to learn more about the rocket team, contact Austin Bennett at abennett20@georgefox.edu.

Pick up your October birthday treat today or Friday

October 27th, 2021

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very happy birthday! If you have a birthday in October, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover on Thursday or Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your birthday treat.

Portland Center employees may pick up their treat at the front desk. Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Attend Contemplative Worship this morning

October 27th, 2021

Join us for Contemplative Worship after the manner of Friends today (Thursday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 104. Spiritual life credit is available for students, and all are welcome.

For more information, contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Self-defense Product

October 27th, 2021

We are gathering information based on the desire for self-defense products in today’s society. When you have time, please fill out this survey to assist our marketing project for crafting the Guardian Self Defense Keychain.

Your feedback is highly regarded and contributes to the design of our product. Thank you!

Contact Eryka Naploeon (enapoleon20@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.

Check out deals at Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Nov. 5-28

October 26th, 2021

George Fox employees are invited to shop the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from Nov. 5 to Nov. 28!

What the employee store has to offer:   

  • All the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and Columbia Sportswear)
  • Items are marked with employee pricing (up to 50 percent off regular retail pricing)

What to bring to access the store:

  • This invitation: Click here (printed or shown on mobile phone)
  • Work/organization ID (business card, badge, pay stub, signature of work email, uniform, membership card, etc.)
  • Personal photo ID
  • This invite is valid for you and four guests (you must be present)
  • This invite grants store access only (offer not valid online)

Questions? Contact Sara Reamy (sreamy@georgefox.edu).

‘Wood Ministry’ service opportunity at Friends Community Cemetery

October 26th, 2021

Come volunteer to chop/stack wood for veterans, the elderly, and disabled persons on Saturdays at Friends Community Cemetery! We will be meeting in the back of the cemetery (look for the white barn), and working from 9 to 11 a.m.

If you’re interested in serving, you can sign up here.

If you have any questions, email abergers18@georgefox.edu.