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The following professors have been granted tenure: Jason Brumitt (Physical Therapy), Jing Hao (Chemistry), Nathan Slegers (Engineering), Chad Stillinger (Engineering) and Matt Stump (Biology).

The following professors have been promoted from associate to full professor: Sarita Edwards (Christian Studies), Matt Meyer (Cinematic Arts), Brenda Morton (Education), Nate Peach (Business) and Seth Sikkema (Business).

The following professors have been promoted from assistant to associate professor: Gloria Doherty (Digital Learning), Nicole Enzinger (Education), Ryan Jacobson (Physical Therapy), Dane Joseph (Education), Kristie Knows His Gun (PsyD), Keelan LoFaro (Education), Gina Johnson (Politics), Heather Ohaneson (Christian Studies), Leah Payne (Seminary), Katy Turpen (Education), Donna Webb (Education), Kristi Wheaton (Education) and Rebecca Yazzie (Social Work).

Eloise Hockett (College of Education and Cultural Enterprise) published an article, “Improving Educational Attainment for Girls: A Case Study of One Rural Kenyan School,” in the August 2020 issue of the Journal of Research in Childhood Education. The piece highlights the results of some of the education work Eloise has been doing in one of the primary schools in western Kenya since 2012.

Leah Payne and Brian Doak (Christian Studies), cohosts of the religion and pop culture podcast “Weird Religion,” were awarded a grant funding their project, “The Pedagogy of Podcasting: New Horizons for Theological and Religious Studies Teachers in the Digital Age.” With this grant, they will develop a small cohort of innovative faculty podcasters, whose podcasts – “Weird Religion,” “Profane Faith” with Daniel White Hodge of North Park University and “Things Not Seen” with David Dault of Loyola University – include a wide range of theological and religious studies approaches for digital learning.

Nicole M. Enzinger (Education) coauthored an article, “Prospective Teachers’ Attention to Realism and Consistency with Negative Integers, Addition, and Temperature,” in Investigations in Mathematics Learning that was published recently. Her other coauthors on the piece were Jennifer Tobias from Illinois State University and Dana Olanoff from Widener University.

As we all work and live together, it is especially crucial that everyone understands the processes for reporting concerns and cases related to COVID-19.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these processes:

• #CampusClear Daily Screening
• COVID-19 Case Reporting
• COVID-19 Concern and Case Reporting Form

Questions? Email COT@georgefox.edu.

The PT Community Clinic in the Roberts Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and available for appointments! For all your aches and pains, injuries, or just a check-in, our doctors of physical therapy are here for you.

Payment and insurance options

• For employees and community members, we accept Blue Cross and have self-pay options.
• For students, the price is just $25 per visit

We look forward to getting you back to doing the things you love!

For more information or to set up an appointment, please call us at 503-554-2479 or visit our website.

With the HVAC unit under repair, the Murdock Library will have temporary portable air conditioning set up in the student study spaces.

This temporary unit will be in place this Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions or concerns. Thank you!

Veritas Christian Study Abroad is hosting weekly info sessions throughout September and October that provide an overview of their study abroad programs for 2021-22.

Questions? Contact the Center for Study Abroad at studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

The Office for Spiritual Life is excited to announce that students can memorize Scripture from the book of James in order to earn SpiL credit this year.

For every 10 verses memorized and recited to a university pastor, you will receive one credit. Please contact us to schedule a time to recite your verses or with any questions you may have (spirituallife@georgefox.edu). 

If you have concerns about a student in the traditional undergraduate program, log into Fox360 at Fox360.georgefox.edu to submit an “alert” for the student. Submit alerts for concerns in the following areas:

• Academic â€“ Missing multiple classes; consistently poor academic performance
• Behavioral â€“ Concerning or disruptive behaviors in or outside of class
• Emotional â€“ Mental health concerns; unusual emotional expression
• Physical â€“ Medical concerns; extreme changes in grooming, personal care
• Social â€“ Personal, social, or family concerns that are affecting well-being and performance

This Fox360 Quick Guide provides a visual overview of the Fox360 system; more details about using Fox360 are available in this Google Doc.

The Student Support Network will assign a case manager to follow up with students. Case managers will do their best to give updates to faculty members who submit alerts or provide feedback. You are welcome to contact Jere Witherspoon (jwithers@georgefox.edu) or Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) to inquire about the status of a student.

If you have questions or would like more information regarding Fox360, contact Rick at 503-554-2314 or rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Jenny Elsey, dean of student success and equity, will facilitate a Zoom session for first-generation college students on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. The title of the session is “College 101: Making the College Experience Less Mysterious for First-Generation Students.”

First-generation students are the first in their family to attend a four-year college or university. Sometimes, being the first can be scary; this session is designed to help connect with other first-generation students and learn more about what to expect in the first year at George Fox. See the list of ARC Workshops for the link to the Zoom session.

The session will be recorded and a link will be added to the ARC workshops page so the session can be viewed later. Note that this session is one of the “Get Involved” options for LIBA 100. 

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Throughout the summer, the food bank received 97 visits from undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and community members.  Since beginning the fall semester, we have had 75 visits! We are extremely grateful for the impact that the BCP has had on our community. 

However, our shelves are emptying and in need of being replenished in order to continue serving our neighbors.

The following items are needed:

• Brown rice
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Canned Tuna
• Soups (But NOT Cream of Mushroom)
• Gluten-Free items
• Dairy-Free items
• Pasta meals
• Rice meals
• Cereal – but not oatmeal
• Loaves of Bread
• Snacks
• Grab and Go meals
• Fresh produce.

Please bring your donations to the food bank during the hours of operation found on this website. You may also give financially by donating through Advancement.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

As we enter week three of the academic year – the week when George Fox University typically holds our annual Serve Day – we invite you to participate in a campus-wide prayer effort on behalf of our surrounding community. 

In lieu of our tangible expressions of service, this year we would love for you to pray specifically for one of the community organizations that we serve on Serve Day each year. This can include but is not limited to, praying for their work, staff, and the populations they serve. 

Please plan to offer prayers throughout the day on Wednesday, Sept. 9, as the Holy Spirit directs you. 

If you would like us to match you with a partner site, please email us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu. Make sure to be on the lookout for more virtual service opportunities from the Office for Spiritual Life in the near future!

Because the university is asking students to stay on campus for the first weeks of school, the Office for Spiritual Life is extending you the opportunity to enjoy worship with your church community right here on campus. In addition, for the first five weeks of the semester, we are offering SpiL credit for attending each of these on-campus live-stream gatherings.

As space is limited in each location, reserve your spot in the iAttended app, where you will also find the on-campus location for each gathering. We will watch the occupancy limits and open up additional rooms if needed. By way of reminder, our current university policy restricts group singing and wind instruments on campus.

Join the following congregations in celebrating the goodness of God:

• Cedar Creek Church: 10 a.m.
• First Presbyterian: 10:30 a.m.
• Grace Baptist Church: 9 a.m.
• Imago Dei: 10 a.m.
• Journey Church: 10 a.m.
• Newberg Friends Church: 10:30 a.m.
• Northside Christian Church: 10 a.m.
• Northwest Christian Church: 9:30 a.m.
• Red Hills Church: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
• Rockpoint Church: 11 a.m.
• Sherwood Friends Church: 10 a.m.
• Village Church: 11 a.m.
• Wayside Friends Church: 5 p.m.

Questions? Email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Because the university is asking students to stay on campus for the first weeks of school, the Office for Spiritual Life is extending you the opportunity to enjoy worship with your church community right here on campus. In addition, for the first five weeks of the semester, we are offering SpiL credit for attending each of these on-campus live-stream gatherings.

As space is limited in each location, reserve your spot in the iAttended app, where you will also find the on-campus location for each gathering. We will watch the occupancy limits and open up additional rooms if needed. By way of reminder, our current university policy restricts group singing and wind instruments on campus.

Join the following congregations in celebrating the goodness of God on this Sunday, Sept. 6:

• Cedar Creek Church: 10 a.m.
• First Presbyterian: 10:30 a.m.
• Grace Baptist Church: 9 a.m.
• Imago Dei: 10 a.m.
• Journey Church: 10 a.m.
• Newberg Friends Church: 10:30 a.m.
• Northside Christian Church: 10 a.m.
• Northwest Christian Church: 9:30 a.m.
• Red Hills Church: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
• Rockpoint Church: 11 a.m.
• Sherwood Friends Church: 10 a.m.
• Village Church: 11 a.m.
• Wayside Friends Church: 5 p.m.

Questions? Email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Are you wanting some community and connection in this season? Come check out Delight Ministries tomorrow (Sunday) at 7 p.m. in the amphitheatre.

We will have introductions from our leaders, contemplative worship, small- group connections, and a chance to meet you. Our mission is to invite college women into Christ-centered community that fosters vulnerability and transforms stories.

Distancing precautions will be in place, and please don’t forget to wear your mask. Can’t wait to see you there!

Contact Hannah Mason (hmason17@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Jenny Elsey, dean of student success and equity, will facilitate a Zoom session for first-generation college students on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. The title of the session is “College 101: Making the College Experience Less Mysterious for First-Generation Students.”

First-generation students are the first in their family to attend a four-year college or university. Sometimes, being the first can be scary; this session is designed to help connect with other first-generation students and learn more about what to expect in the first year at George Fox. See the list of ARC Workshops for the link to the Zoom session.

The session will be recorded and a link will be added to the ARC workshops page so the session can be viewed later. Note that this session is one of the “Get Involved” options for LIBA 100. 

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual Life would like to invite you to be a part of a weekly group called International Community Connection.

International Community Connection is a weekly support group. If you’re looking for a group to connect with this fall, this Zoom group exists to welcome and support you. Whether or not you struggle adjusting to a new culture, making new friends, or engaging in the academic, spiritual and social life of George Fox University, we’re here to support each other.

This is an intentional group, overseen by the Office of Spiritual Life, focused on providing the international student community on campus with a space to feel safe, accepted and supported.

ICC begins Thursday, Sept. 10, at 10:45 a.m. For more information and to sign up, click here.

Questions? Please contact Monik Kadarmanto at mkadarmanto@georgefox.edu.

Need help keeping track of all your major assignments and important semester dates? Check out fall 2020’s semester calendar on one page!

Feel free to make a copy and add your deadlines in electronically or print a copy to hang in your room! Printed copies are available in the ARC.

For more time management and learning resources, see our Learning Tools page.

Please contact Julia James (jjames@georgefox.edu) if you would like to make an appointment at the ARC to help with time management and other academic success skills!

As we enter week three of the academic year—the week when George Fox University typically holds our annual Serve Day—we invite you to participate in a campus-wide prayer effort on behalf of our surrounding community. 

In lieu of our tangible expressions of service, this year we would love for you to pray specifically for one of the community organizations that we serve on Serve Day each year. This can include but is not limited to, praying for their work, staff, and the populations they serve. 

Please plan to offer prayers throughout the day on Wednesday, Sept. 9, as the Holy Spirit directs you.

If you would like us to match you with a partner site, please email us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu. Make sure to be on the lookout for more virtual service opportunities from the Office for Spiritual Life in the near future!

Check out the ARC’s Semester Calendar on one page to see if it might be of use to your students as they plan projects for their classes.

For more time management and learning resources, please refer students to our Learning Tools page.

Please contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu if you would like the ARC to initiate academic coaching consultations with any of your students.

Student Activities will be hosting a Clocktower Jams scavenger hunt every Friday through the end of the month. Starting today (Friday), an object will be hidden somewhere on campus for you to find.

Whoever finds the object first and sends us a photo with the object gets to choose an appropriate song that will ring from our beloved Clocktower the following Friday at noon and 5 p.m.

We will give three hints throughout the day starting at 5 p.m. via Instagram. You can also sign up for hints via email using this link.

Questions? Email Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

The request form for COVID-19 signage is now live. If you are in need of signs regarding COVID-19 safety, please fill out this form.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Twylla Koehler at tkoehler19@georgefox.edu.