Three times a year, a group of employee mothers of young children and mothers-to-be gather together for networking and fellowship. This semester’s lunchtime gatherings will be held in Canyon Commons on the following dates:
Contact Jamie Noling-Auth at jnolingauth@georgefox.edu with questions.
Join us for a special guest appearance by Dolores Huerta, the woman who cofounded the National Farm Workers Association with César Chávez in the early 1960s and who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama in 2012.
Huerta will give a presentation on Sunday, March 8, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and the doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Huerta has worked for labor rights and social justice for more than 50 years. This presentation will provide an inside look at the farm worker movement and its historical ramifications for today. She will speak to what the movement was all about and her role in it, and address what activism is and how it can effect change.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Hernandez at rhernandez@georgefox.edu.
Join the biology department for a guest research seminar on “Linking Neuronal Physiology and Behavioral Function” this Thursday, March 5, from 3 to 4 p.m. in EHS 102.
How does coordinated cellular activity in the brain control behavior? To address this, researchers use physiological measures of cellular function and behavioral tests of performance, but establishing causal connections has remained a significant challenge. As a result, the relationship between brain function and the underlying physiology of the cells and circuits that support it is not well understood.
Our lab studies the mammalian visual system in the mouse model organism. We use both electrophysiological recordings and behavioral measurements of visual function and attempt to establish causal relationships by employing perceptual learning techniques.
Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu.
Are you interested in whitewater rafting on the Clackamas River? Join OREC on Saturday, March 7, for a fun day on the river with YD Adventures. The trip cost is $35 and includes travel, equipment and expertise from YD Adventures. Sign up through IMLeagues.com.
This will be an all-day outing, so participants will need to pack a lunch and bring a change of clothes. Wetsuits and other river gear will be provided.
Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.
Do you work with students with ADHD? Would you like to get some insights into the ADHD brain? Interested in strategies that can work for individuals with ADHD?
Come to a faculty presentation by Kelsey Kuperman from the University of Oregon this Wednesday, March 4, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Ross 140. This session, sponsored by the Disability Services Office, satisfies one hour of professional development for faculty.
ADHD is a form of neurodiversity and can show up as strengths (creativity, curiosity, passion) and frustrating challenges (lack of motivation, difficulty getting started, trouble tracking time) for individuals with ADHD. This session will explore real-life examples of what it looks and feels like to navigate college with ADHD and will cover a range of strategies for students and faculty.
Questions? Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.
If you’re interested in catching up or getting ahead on your general education requirements, taking an online course at George Fox this summer is an excellent strategy! Registration is now open.
Classes are limited to 20 students each and they fill up fast. Basic general education options such as HUMA 205 and 290, BIBL/RELI 215, CHEM 110, many MATH options, and so much more are available.
The courses run for eight weeks during June and July, and the fee is 50 percent off normal tuition. The courses are all taught by experienced, devoted George Fox faculty members with a track record of success in online teaching.
Visit the George Fox University summer online website for a course list and instructions for registration. If you have questions about the applicability of a particular class to your degree requirements, contact your CAP coach for more information. In some cases, your financial aid package can be used to cover the cost (check with Financial Aid for details).
Questions? Email Brian Doak (bdoak@georgefox.edu), director of the summer online program.
Today (Monday) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105, the American Enterprise Institute will be hosting a film screening of America Lost.
America Lost is a feature documentary that explores life in three “forgotten American cities†– Youngstown, Ohio, Memphis, Tennessee, and Stockton, California. The film reveals the dramatic decline of the American interior through a combination of emotional personal stories and thoughtful commentary.
Snacks will be be provided. Questions? Contact Cayla Bleoaja at cbleoaja16@georgefox.edu.
Interested in going on Juniors Abroad in 2021? Come to the informational meeting in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to learn more about Juniors Abroad and the trips planned for 2021. We hope to see you all there!
Questions? Contact Gabrielle Hartman at ghartman18@georgefox.edu.
Do you know of students who are looking to catch up or get ahead on their general education requirements? Encourage them to take an online course at George Fox this summer! Registration is now open.
Classes are limited to 20 students each, and they fill up fast. Basic general education options such as HUMA 205 and 290, BIBL/RELI 215, CHEM 110, many MATH options, and so much more are available.
The courses run for eight weeks during June and July, and the fee is 50 percent off normal tuition. The courses are all taught by experienced, devoted George Fox faculty members with a track record of success in online teaching.
Students can visit the summer online website for a course list and instructions for registration.
Questions? Email Brian Doak (bdoak@georgefox.edu), director of the summer online program.
Support your Bruins at these upcoming home games!
Questions? Visit the athletics website.
Want to know what time is best for your body to exercise? Want to help out two students with their senior seminar projects? Then we have a study for you!
We need volunteers to participate in a study that relates the time of day exercise is performed to sleep quality. Participants of all fitness levels may choose two days of the week to exercise in the morning hours, rest a day, and then work out two days in the evening hours. They will then track their sleep with an app.
All communication is done through email and participants can choose their type of exercise based off the heart rate requirements. If you are interested, contact April Kluthe at akluthe17@georgefox.edu.
If you know graduate or degree completion students in need of ESL assistance, Eleanor Kelly is available in the Portland Center Library on an as-needed basis.
Kelly was previously employed through George Fox’s English Language Institute, and she is now working as a tutor and adjunct instructor in Newberg, Portland and online.
After earning a BS in math from Boston State College and ESL certification from California State University Long Beach, Kelly moved to Tokyo, Japan, where she lived and taught for 29 years. While in Japan, Kelly earned an MEd in Curriculum, Instruction and Technology and TESOL from Temple University.
If you have any questions, Eleanor Kelly can be reached at ekelly@georgefox.edu.
Take a short survey on your social media use and be entered for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Seniors in the cross-cultural ministry minor are conducting a research project based social media for nonprofit organizations, and would appreciate you taking two to five minutes to complete this survey.
Questions? Contact Dani Schmaltz at dschmaltz16@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.
If you are interested in counseling and struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, or relationship difficulties, the George Fox Health and Counseling Center is offering a therapy group on Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Group therapy has proven to be one of the most effective and beneficial treatments for many students to address common issues. There is not a specific topic for each group session. Group members are welcome to bring any issue to the group, give and receive support and feedback from their peers, and work with reactions and responses to better understand themselves and others.
If you’re interested, email Chris Spromberg at cspromberg@georgefox.edu.
Calling all George Fox employees! It’s Employee Appreciation Week from Monday, March 2, to Friday, March 6.
Stop by Human Resources on Monday, March 2, between 9 and 10 a.m. at the Margaret Lemmons House for a yummy grab-and-go breakfast of bagels, pastries, fruit, yogurt, and coffee or tea. Thank you for all you do!
Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.
All are invited to a lecture by Bo Karen Lee, PhD, titled “The Beauty of Weakness: Hildegard of Bingen on Life with God” on Monday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons.
According to Hildegard, divine strength enters our lives through an awareness of our human weakness. Come and explore Hildegard’s theology of weakness and discover the relevance her insights have for us today.
Bo Karen Lee is professor of spiritual theology and Christian formation at Princeton University.
Questions? Contact Nancy Schifferdecker at nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu.
Today (Friday) at 7:30 p.m., the Students for Life club will be showing the film Unplanned in EHS 102. All are welcome to come! Snacks will be provided.
This film is based on the story of Abby Johnson, who was a passionately pro-choice director of a Planned Parenthood clinic until she quit after seeing an ultrasound of an abortion. She then became a major pro-life advocate.
Questions? Contact Joanna Gunther at jgunther17@georgefox.edu.
Do you have a desire to perform your music, poetry, comedy, dance, or anything in between? Come to the Open Mic at the Coffee Cottage tomorrow (Saturday)! We encourage everyone to try something out in our low-stakes and welcoming environment.
Sign-ups open at 6:45 p.m. and the fun begins at 7. The Coffee Cottage is located at 808 East Hancock Street.
Please note: We encourage original works all around. Due to our music license, we cannot allow any covers to be performed. We provide an amp and microphone. All other instruments must be brought by you if you need them.
Contact Araya Glancy (aglancy16@georgefox.edu) with questions.
Join the Catholic Campus Fellowship in Stevens 109 today (Friday) at 5 p.m., to learn about and discuss the history and purpose of the season of Lent. Chapel credit is available.
Questions? Contact Claire Pierce at cpierce16@georgefox.edu.
Housing Preview Night is happening on Tuesday, March 10, from 6 to 9 p.m.!
Come tour different houses, apartments, and our upper-class residence halls to get a feel for where you want to live next year. Meet residence life staff, win prizes for visiting certain locations (T-shirts, gift cards, and more), and connect with housing staff to ask questions and plan for housing for the 2020-21 academic year.
Start the evening at any time between 6 and 9 p.m. at the Stevens Center by picking up a card with locations to visit around campus. Then come back with your card filled out to win a prize.
Additional details regarding housing selection are posted on the housing webpage. Questions? Contact housing@georgefox.edu or stop by the student life office.
