Celebrate Thanksgiving at engineering’s potluck on Monday

November 16th, 2023

Come celebrate Thanksgiving with the Society of Women Engineers, our engineering ambassadors, the Rocket Team, and the prototype lab by bringing your favorite people and dish to our gathering this Monday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. in the Maker Hub.

Let us know if you are coming by filling out this RSVP. See you there!

Contact Yolanda Diaz Salgado with any questions at ydiazsalgado20@georgefox.edu.

Enter to win a $10 gift card by completing ASC survey

November 16th, 2023

My name is Billy Rowe, and I am one of two senior class ASC representatives this year. I’m trying to collect data and feedback on potential implementation of a learning assistance program for George Fox students. Complete this form for a chance to win a $10 gift card!

Watch ‘The Incredibles’ with the Comic Book Club tonight

November 16th, 2023

The Comic Book Club is hosting a movie night at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Friday) in the FoxHole to watch The Incredibles! Popcorn, juice and snacks will be provided.

The club is a great way to unwind from a busy week and find other fandom fans. Don’t worry if you know nothing about comics! Members vary in level of knowledge and interest in different fandoms. We hope to see you there!

Reach out to Aireen at acelestino20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join the Arts and Crafts Club and Kindness Club in showing thankfulness today

November 16th, 2023

Are there special people in your life who deserve some gratitude? Let’s not just feel thankful, but show it!

The Arts and Crafts Club and Kindness Club welcome everyone to join us for our Thanksgiving Craft Night. We will be writing gratitude cards and creating some festive fall art! Spend a cozy evening watching Charlie Brown, sipping on hot chocolate and apple cider, and eating sweet treats.

Swing by Klages 232 between 4 and 7 p.m. today (Friday) to take part in our event. All are welcome, including employees!

Feel free to contact Lilly at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Order meals for Thanksgiving break from Bon Appetit

November 16th, 2023

Today (Friday) is the last day to sign up for meals for over Thanksgiving break if you are staying on campus. Please sign up here.

Pick-ups will be on Wednesday, Nov. 22. You will receive an email with instructions for pick-up.

You can email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Open Study Table will be closed for Thanksgiving

November 16th, 2023

The Open Study Table (OST) in Roberts will not be open on Wednesday, Nov. 22. We invite you to visit us when we return from Thanksgiving break on Nov. 27.

Sign up for a course on Wilderness First Aid at a discounted rate

November 16th, 2023

University Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course March 2-3, 2024. It is open to the public, and George Fox students and employees can participate at a discounted rate!

The course is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills that will be helpful for anyone who spends a lot of time outside. You can register here.

If you have questions, contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Apply by Feb. 13 to work with UREC next year

November 16th, 2023

University Recreation (UREC) is hiring for next year! If you are interested in working in a fun, active and service-oriented environment, consider applying to work at Hadlock in one of these positions: intramural sports supervisors, customer service representative, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, or marketing!

Applications are due by Feb. 13. Details can be found here.

If you have questions, please reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Get your George Fox Christmas card order in by Nov. 27

November 15th, 2023

George Fox Christmas cards for the 2023 season are now available to order! The cost will depend on the size of the order we place. The order will be placed on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

Please have your request submitted by the end of the day Monday, Nov. 27. Brandy Donovant in the marketing communications office will email you when the cards have arrived and are ready to be picked up.

To place your order, please fill out this form. Contact Brandy with any questions at bdonavant@georgefox.edu.

Rejoice in the Lord always!

Watch ‘The Incredibles’ with the Comic Book Club tomorrow night

November 15th, 2023

The Comic Book Club is hosting a movie night at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) in the FoxHole to watch The Incredibles! Popcorn, juice and snacks will be provided.

The club is a great way to unwind from a busy week and find other fandom fans. Don’t worry if you know nothing about comics! Members vary in level of knowledge and interest in different fandoms. We hope to see you there!

Reach out to Aireen at acelestino20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Final reminder regarding Accounts Payable deadlines

November 15th, 2023

In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday and the university closing on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, Accounts Payable will be processing the check run on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Please take note of the following deadline:

All payment requests received by Friday, Nov. 17, at 5 p.m. will be included in the Nov. 21 check run. All other requests received after Nov. 17 will be included in our regularly scheduled check run on Nov. 30.

Questions? Please contact us at accountspayable@georgefox.edu. Happy Thanksgiving!

Hear about study abroad programs at special lunch event tomorrow

November 15th, 2023

You are invited to an Insider Speaker Series event, sponsored by the Legacy League, as professor David Martinez and Lynn Scott present on the university’s study abroad programs tomorrow (Friday) at noon in Canyon Commons.

All are welcome to this inspiring program and to enjoy a delicious lunch with our faithful donor community. Lunch costs $15 per person.

If you have any questions, contact Dwight Kimberly at dkimberl@georgefox.edu.

Check out the open house and holiday art sale in Lemmons on Dec. 1-2

November 15th, 2023

Come to the holiday art sale and open house in Lemmons on Friday, Dec. 1, from noon to 6:30 p.m., or Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. This is a great time to see our new spaces and do some Christmas shopping!

We will have items made by our students for sale, a wrapping station, and some Christmas treats. We would love to see you there!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.

Participate in senior research study on the effects of pre-workouts

November 15th, 2023

Have you ever wondered if your pre-workout is working? That’s what we’re here to find out. We are looking for participants (ages 18 to 30) to join our kinesiology research study on the effects of pre-workout. Participants in this study will perform three exercises after taking a dosage of a pre-workout. Follow this link if you are interested.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lanie Rodriguez at lrodriguez20@georgefox.edu

Consider taking this props building class this spring

November 15th, 2023

Have you ever wanted to make a clock tick backwards, build a bleeding knife, or fashion your own custom thermoplastic accessory? If so, you should sign up for THEA 325 Production Design Studio: Properties. This hands-on three-credit class will meet this spring on Friday mornings from 9 to 11:50 a.m.

In class, we will learn about things like faux painting, masks, thermoplastics, foam sculpting, mold making, casting, pneumatics, and LED integration. This class will not be offered again in the next four years, so if you are interested, now is the time to sign up!

For more information, email Bryan Boyd at bboyd@georgefox.edu.

Volunteers still needed for Christmas Extravaganza on Nov. 30

November 14th, 2023

We are in need of helping hands! Can you spare some time this upcoming season to assist with this year’s Christmas Extravaganza on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.?

Volunteer to help deck the halls, serve at activity stations, or clean up. Anyone willing to chip in, please fill out this Christmas Volunteer Sign-up Form. If you have any questions, please contact Faith McKee at fmckee@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

Plan to join in on Winter Welcome fun Jan. 5-7

November 14th, 2023

Get ready for Winter Welcome, Jan. 5-7, 2024! For residential students, the residence halls will be reopening on Friday, Jan. 5, at noon. We hope you’ll join us for a host of events over the weekend before the start of the spring semester.

Winter Welcome is a time for you to get re-acclimated to campus and reconnect before the start of classes on Monday, Jan. 8.

Check out the Winter Welcome schedule here. Rest up this Christmas break, and we’ll see you in January for a fun-filled weekend!

Polish your resume and eat pizza at ASC’s resume-building workshop on Nov. 28

November 14th, 2023

Don’t miss out on a fun time of gaining practical tips and tricks to build your resume! On Tuesday, Nov. 28, ASC will host Logan Walton from the Career and Academic Planning Center to give a short presentation, followed by a time for you to work on your own resume and receive personalized advice.

Please bring your resume (even if it is a work in progress) to Stevens 101 at 5 p.m., as well as your laptop. We will also be providing Abby’s pizza! Please RSVP here so we can get an accurate headcount.

If you have any questions, contact Olivia at ojacobsen20@georgefox.edu.

Sell your art at the combined Holiday Hangout and Christmas Extravaganza event Nov. 30

November 14th, 2023

Would you like to sell your art at Student Activities’ “Holiday Hangout” on Thursday, Nov. 30? All you need is $10 to rent a table and as much art as you would like to sell to fellow students, staff and the local community.

This year, Holiday Hangout is combining with the Christmas Extravaganza, which will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, carriage rides and lots of other fun activities. Our market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work. This event is attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic.

Fill out this form to rent a table.

Reach out to Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Register for this year’s Voices conference, themed ‘Why Yes’

November 14th, 2023

Why lead? Why you? Why now? Why not? or better still, “Why Yes”.

It’s not too late to register for this year’s Voices conference! Taking place on our Newberg campus Nov. 17-18, this leadership conference centers on the experiences of multicultural and multiethnic leaders from across the nation, with the purpose of helping students feel equipped and inspired to create change in their community and equipped to use their voice.

Join us under this year’s theme of “Why Yes” as we explore the value of engaging in leadership opportunities and how each of our voices matter in leadership, with a particular lens on empowering diverse representation within leadership on our campus and in our communities.

The conference will include keynote speakers, interactive workshops, worship, student spoken word, and more! Register and find the full schedule here. We look forward to seeing you there!

Feel free to reach out to D’Metri Mattocks at dmattocks@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have.