Hello George Fox community! You’re invited to compete in a free-entry pickleball tournament at 4 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) in Hadlock. The event is sponsored by Katie’s Save as a way to raise mental health awareness!
The winning team will receive $50 to Dutch Bros. Click this link to sign up now, as spots are limited!
Join Fusion for a cozy night of food and entertainment, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16!
We’re hosting a hot pot ingredient competition that promises a heated battle and delectable results. Then, we’ll enjoy some tasty ramen with the ingredients from the game. To top off the night, we’ll relax and enjoy a movie together, making it a perfect way to spend time with friends!
Don’t miss out! Follow this link to sign up now. If you have any questions, reach out to Giang at ghuynh19@georgefox.edu.
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 body paragraphs of your paper. All of our appointments are free. You can choose to have a 50-minute Zoom or asynchronous consultation.
To schedule an appointment, go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. You can also schedule an appointment through our website or by clicking on the TracCloud icon at the bottom left corner of your Canvas course dashboard. If you need help, we have step-by-step instructions on our website or by email at wc@georgefox.edu.
Follow us on Instagram @gfupwc!
Questions? Email Heather Harney hharney@georgefox.edu, or the Writing Center at wc@georgefox.edu.
Lower your risk! Chances are your child’s heart is healthy, but a small percentage of young people have hidden heart defects that put their lives at risk, especially during physical exertion.
Play Smart has provided over 40,000 free heart screenings with a simple, painless, electrocardiogram. Follow this link for more information.
Screenings are held by appointment only, and scheduling is now available online for the event on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Make your appointment here.
Are you spending Thanksgiving break on campus? Sign up here to pre-order meals to eat while Bon Appetit is closed Thursday and Friday.
Pre-orders close Friday, Nov. 17. Pick-up is Wednesday, Nov. 22, between 2 and 6 p.m.
If you have any questions, please email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.
We’re delighted to present a great opportunity for personalized guidance and assistance regarding retirement at the Portland Center. A rep will be on site between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in PDS 160.
During this exclusive session, you’ll have the opportunity for a one-on-one consultation with a dedicated Nationwide retirement specialist. These consultations are designed to offer tailored insights and strategies to align with your individual financial aspirations.
You’ll receive private guidance on accessing your account, crafting personalized investment plans, consolidating accounts, and ensuring you’re fully prepared for retirement.
Seize this opportunity to explore your financial future on a more personal level. Register today at this link to secure your spot for a personalized consultation and take strides toward a more secure and rewarding retirement!
Contact Aga at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Who will be crowned the next Mr. Bruin? These outstanding individuals have been nominated by their peers to raise awareness for a great cause – the Bruin Community Pantry.
Join us for the show in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 10, to witness their journey and find out who will win the title of “Mr. Bruin 2023,” while making a difference in our community.
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.
Events coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Have you heard? The FAFSA is changing this year, which means there may be changes to your federal financial aid! You’re invited to join us for a special webinar where we’ll discuss everything you need to know about the new process and how it may impact you.
The FAFSA Simplification Webinar will be on Friday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. Register now at this link to learn:
We’ll end with a Q&A session to help answer all of your questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
George Fox University is a member of three tuition exchange consortiums that allow undergraduate dependents of eligible employees to apply for tuition scholarships at participating institutions.
Please note that tuition exchange and tuition remission are two different programs:
For information about the Tuition Exchange program and eligibility, please review the Employee Handbook Section 4.8.1 and 4.9. If you meet the outlined eligibility requirements, please submit your information on this form no later than Dec. 31, 2023.
Employees who currently have dependents receiving tuition exchange do not need to resubmit their dependent’s information. Nothing further is required for current awardees at this time.
If you have any questions that are not answered in the handbook, please feel free to email me at cmaugeri@georgefox.edu.
Join us for CREO Chapel tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. It’s a great opportunity to experience God’s goodness through art. Chapel credit is available.
Contact Coraleigh Speer at cspeer22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Join University Recreation for a fun hike on the coast this Sunday, Nov. 12! Like always, anyone can hop on this trip and we’ll take care of all of the leadership and logistics.
Sign up by going here, and contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu with any questions.
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, welding, foam sculpting, mold making, casting, solenoids, 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.
Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. for a discussion on navigating careers and motherhood. This workshop-style event will be led by Brandy Walton. Walton is both a business professor who has been teaching undergraduate students for 15 years and a mother of four.
While there is no “right” way to navigate these parts of life, we hope to facilitate an encouraging and valuable discussion. Bring your questions and prepare to explore this topic with friends! Use this link to register. We hope to see you there!
If you have questions, email Bryn Heikes at bheikes20@georgefox.edu.
It’s never too early to shop and save! The holiday season is approaching quickly, and who doesn’t like to save? Explore savings on all kinds of gift options.
LifeBalance™ is highlighting options in a variety of categories, as well as some of the savings that are historically most popular this time of year. Click this link to log in to your LifeBalance™ account and view savings by interest or product type.
This opportunity is available through the month of November.
Have you scheduled your ARC appointment yet? Don’t miss out on a chance to meet with our fabulous ARC consultants who are here to help you with papers, time management, learning strategies, and note-taking.
The ARC is open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 10 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. We offer 25- or 50-minute appointments. To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on Canvas, go to traccloud.georgefox.edu, or come into the ARC in the Murdock Library and schedule an appointment.
We offer friendly vibes, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks during your visit!
If you have any questions, you can call us at 503-554-2327 or email us at the_arc@georgefox.edu. We look forward to meeting with you before the end of the semester!
The Bruin basketball programs officially open their 2023-24 seasons this week with games scheduled at home tomorrow (Thursday) and Sunday.
The men’s team hosts Chapman tomorrow at 7 p.m., and the women play host to Stevens Sunday at 2 p.m. You can present your George Fox ID for free admission to all games.
Stay updated on this week’s Bruin Athletics schedule, including the final home football game on Saturday, and view the complete winter schedules at this link.
There is tree work being done in the quad area today and Friday (Nov. 8 and Nov. 10). Please follow the detour signs and do not walk through work zones. Thank you!
Come to a discussion with the hosts of the remarkable Oregon politics podcast, The Oregon Bridge, about how to have civil conversations from across partisan lines. The event will be in Hoover 105 on Monday, Nov. 13, at 7:15 p.m.
Democratic state legislator Ben Bowman and Republican political activist Reagan Knopp team up to run this podcast, despite the distinction in their political views, and they host guests of a wide range of views themselves.
Come hear about how they succeed at working together, the reactions they get from those in their parties who are more polarized, what effect they hope to have on the toxicity in our current politics, and what the rest of us can do to help achieve those goals.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.
The George Fox physical therapy department, along with the Career and Academic Planning Center, will host our first Physical Therapy Career Fair this Monday, Nov. 13, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons.
This event is also open to biology and kinesiology students, and any other student interested in physical therapy. Come meet those in the industry who are looking for future interns and employees from George Fox.
If you have any questions, contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
Greetings! In the weeks leading up to the Thanksgiving break, stop by the Chess Club. Meetings are held every week on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Murdock Library’s Room 209.
There is no need to bring supplies, only a winning attitude! All skill levels are welcome, and instruction is provided if you want it. Come join the fun!
Email Kiernan at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
