The water will be shut off in the Stevens Center from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) as repairs are made to a device on the water main. No other buildings should be affected. Restrooms will be available in Hoover during this time.
Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.
Each year, you have a new group of fresh faces eager to learn in your classroom. But it’s four weeks into the semester and several students are crumbling in front of your eyes – and all you did was ask them to write a one-page reaction paper.
Come to this faculty development session today (Wednesday) from 3 to 5 p.m. in Stevens 109 to learn why students are so overwhelmed, anxious and fragile.
From the “worried well†to the “seriously swamped†to the “clinically anxious,†we’ll discuss how we got here and how you as faculty can ensure your students are learning what they need to learn while mentoring them in ways that fulfill the “Be Known” promise.
Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.
Don’t forget to join in the fun of the Bruin Brawl this Friday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. on the quad. Come represent your class in the ultimate test of champions.
Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.
Did you know that George Fox offers dozens of summer online classes to help you complete your general education requirements, all at 50% off tuition? It’s true!
Registration for the 2020 summer online term begins on Monday, Feb. 24, but if you want to start planning now, have a look at the webpage for more information and a list of courses.
Spots are limited to 20 per class and some sections fill up very quickly. All the courses are taught by experienced George Fox faculty. Contact the director of summer online programs, Brian Doak (bdoak@georgefox.edu), with any questions.
Join us at 6 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 7, at the Intercultural Resource Center for a screening of the award-winning film An American Ascent.Â
The film follows the first African-American expedition to tackle North America’s highest peak, Denali. Through the expedition, these mountaineers challenge themselves and confront outdated notions of what adventure looks like.
Food and beverages will be provided and discussion will follow the film. Questions? Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu or Grant Burns at gburns@georgefox.edu.
Join us in celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day by attending a panel discussion with some of the best in the business tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. in EHS 125. We will learn how sports and athletics have moved our women forward.
The panel guests include: Jessica Hollen (head softball coach), Katie Matsroapolo (lacrosse coach), Natalie Turner (head swimming coach) Keisha Gordon (assistant director of athletic recruiting), and Mindy Mickelson (athletics office manager and compliance officer).
Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu.
Coffee for your thoughts? Tell the Stewards of Sustainability club your ideas for sustainability and/or environmental initiatives at Fox, and it could become a reality! You will be entered to win a $10 Chapters gift card after filling out this survey.
The Stewards of Sustainability club is looking for one-time projects or ongoing initiatives to take up this semester. If you’ve got ideas to implement change, from the individual to institutional level, send in your pitch now!
Questions? Contact Jessyka Evans at jevans17@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.
Why do Catholics have a Pope? Is having a centralized church structure a good idea? Come learn and discuss these questions this Friday, Feb. 7, at 5 p.m. in Stevens 109.
Chapel credit is available for this event. Contact Claire Pierce at cpierce16@georgefox.edu with questions.
We are currently looking for a few more chaperones for the Sadie Hawkins dance on Friday, Feb. 21. This dance is held on the Portland Spirit and Sternwheeler while floating down the Willamette River.
If you are interested in helping out, please email Stephanie St Cyr (sstcyr@georgefox.edu).
If you love sports and want to learn about how to break into the sports industry, come to the Sports Career Fair at the Moda Center in Portland on Friday, Feb. 21, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. To reserve your spot, bring $20 to the front desk of the IDEA Center. Tickets will go quickly, so act fast!
You will meet and network with organizations in the sports industry and hear from some of the best in the business. A panel presentation will be followed by a fair where you can talk to recruiters from the Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders, Tacoma Rainiers, Portland Winterhawks, Sacramento Kings, and many others.
Transportation will be provided for those who need it. Plus, your $20 ticket will get you into that night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Questions? Contact Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu.
Some art students need your help learning about overcoming creative blocks. Fill out this survey for a chance to win a gift card to Dutch Bros. Questions? Contact Andrew Quach at aquach19@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.
Interested in being in community with other students with a heart for ministry? Junia House is an intentional living learning community that encourages one another, learns and worships together.
Whether you are majoring in ministry, working at a local church, or trying to understand what it would look like to work in ministry long-term, we encourage you to apply! Here is the application. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2320.
Faculty members: Are you interested in collaborating more with the Disability Services Office (DSO) to help your students? Come to “Supporting Students with Disabilities: The Faculty-DSO Partnership” on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Ross 140.
University faculty and the DSO are both vital in providing support to students with disabilities. After hearing a summary of the services offered by the DSO, the group will ask questions, share experiences, and consider how faculty and the DSO might form an even stronger partnership to support students with disabilities.
This faculty session fulfills 1.5 hours of AAO Faculty Development. Contact Andrea Byerley (abyerley@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
The IT department invites the George Fox community to attend Josiah Philipsen’s fairwell reception tomorrow (Wednesday). Please join us to celebrate the impact he has had on our community.
The reception will be from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Stevens 208.
The City of Newberg Public Works has scheduled a water shut-off in the Stevens Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11. They will be changing the water meter on the east side of the building, and the water will be off from 9 a.m. to noon. The change should only impact the Stevens Center building.
Contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Have you ever wondered how your fitness level impacts your social well-being? We are looking for participants to join our study looking at the association of aerobic fitness with social well-being.
Participants will be asked to come in for a baseline 1.5-mile run and to complete a survey, then come in a month later for follow-up assessments.
Contact Emily Spencer (espencer16@georgefox.edu) or Brit Bravo (bbravobastian16@georgefox.edu
Students are invited to join a Life Group for a weekly time of discussion, prayer and fellowship. Life Groups are led by leaders on campus as well as local pastors and leaders.
Groups begin meeting the week of Feb. 10. The sign-up form can be found here, so encourage students to join. If you have any questions or if you are interested in leading a Life Group, please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2320.
Join a Life Group today! Life Groups are led by leaders on campus as well as local pastors and leaders. They meet once a week for discussion, prayer, and fellowship with peers.
Groups begin meeting the week of Feb. 10. You can sign up here. If you have any questions, please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2320.
Applications for being a part of the Generation Connection program through the spiritual life office are now open through Sunday, Feb. 16, or when space is full.
Generation Connection is a program to promote intergenerational friendships. You will be paired with an older adult from the Newberg/Dundee area based on common interests and will commit to meet one hour a week for eight weeks in your own time to journey through life together and learn from each other.
More info and the application form may be found on the spiritual life website or at this link. Questions? Contact Rosemary Michael at jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com.
The Staff Development Committee would like to invite all hourly staff to the Spring Staff Conference on Thursday, Feb. 27, from noon to 4:15 p.m. for lunch, worship and a variety of educational sessions.
RSVP here by Thursday, Feb. 13. Questions? Contact sdc@georgefox.edu.
