All are invited to a journal article discussion of pH-responsive nanoparticles targeting endocytic organelles! The discussion will be led by Dr. Jing Hao on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. in EHS 325, and the article should be read prior to the meeting and can be found on the Sigma Zeta FoxTALE page.
To RSVP, email hfunderburgh15@georgefox.edu or sign up outside Vetta’s office. Pizza will be provided for all who RSVP!
What does an analyst at Nike, a buyer from Columbia Sportswear and a marketing manager from Intel have in common? They’re using their George Fox business degrees in a sports-related job. Even at Intel? Yes! They’re investing heavily in technology that’s creating amazing new experiences for sports fans.
Join the College of Business at the next Industry Insiders event on Monday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101, and meet alumi Sandra Lopez (’15), Sean Jany (’12) and Josiah Nuzum (’16). You’ll hear about their time at Fox and how they landed jobs at such sought-after companies. They’ll tell us about the work they’re doing and share tips for setting goals, getting to the finish line, and launching into your career.
Dinner will be provided. Pre-register here.
Questions? Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu).
Bundle up at the Bruin Store Two-Day Sale Nov. 14 and 15. Save 25% on all cold weather gear including sweatshirts, sweatpants, beanies, blankets, scarves and much more! Shop in store or online at georgefoxshop.com. Go Bruins!
Questions? Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).
Stop by and grab a free pancake or two as well as a philosophical quote to start out your Wednesday! We’ll be in the Quad near the ASC offices from 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Questions? Contact Murray Noble (mnoble14@georgefox.edu).
Were you homeschooled in high school? Do you know a current George Fox student who was?
We, your homeschooled peers, are doing a project on homeschooling and the transition to college, and we need your help! There will be two focus group sessions. The first will be held in EHS 202 on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. and the second in Klages 232 on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. We’d love to chat with you!
Sign up at this link so we can get a feel for numbers. Thank you so much for your help; you are very appreciated!
Questions? Contact Julianne Robinson (jrobinson16@georgefox.edu) or Savanna Poston (sposton15@georgefox.edu) for more information.
For the third installment of the Environmental Peace Colloquia series. join us on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103 for good food, fellowship, and a little philosophy as we meditate on the role of beauty in cultivating care for the earth. Elective chapel credit is available.
Questions? Contact Elizah Stephens (estephens13
Tomorrow (Wednesday), join us for a Commuter Lunch in the FoxHole with Panda Express! Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please be mindful that we are trying to feed over 300 students. See you there!
Questions? Contact Kristi Welker (kwelker@georgefox.edu).
George Fox University’s School of Physical Therapy will be offering its second annual Health Screening Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 30, between 3 and 6 p.m. in the Roberts Center. Blood pressure, ECG measures, vital signs, flexibility and strength will be assessed, among other tests.
Participants should expect 20 to 25 minutes to complete the session. To sign up, click on this link. Questions can be addressed to Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu).
In an effort to better serve our George Fox community, we are requesting you fill out this survey about if/how you use the employee extension and box list found at this page.
It’s a quick three-question survey, and we will hold a prize drawing for participants who complete the survey by Monday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. Thank you for your assistance!
Questions? Contact Barbi Doran (bdoran@georgefox.edu).
Fall 2017 graduates: Stop by our Grad Night Open House this Wednesday, Nov. 15, to pick up your cap and gown between 4 and 6 p.m. at the Portland Center (PDS 155).
Meet with student accounts, alumni, Jostens and Bruin Store representatives while also enjoying snacks with your cohort and other George Fox graduates!
Contact Darla Norgren (dnorgren@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
A George Fox alumnus invites the university community to join in the Great Turkey Fumble 5K/1K run this year on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23. This event is a benefit for Newberg FISH. Last year, the event raised more than $1,900 and 250 pounds of nonperishable food for Newberg FISH.
Here are the details …
Volunteers are also needed. If you are interested in volunteering, or wish to learn more, contact Brad Mordhurst at brady.mordhorst@gmail.com.
The George Fox libraries are excited to introduce Flipster, a free app for reading magazines available from the library wherever you go! Current titles available include The New Yorker, Writer’s Digest, Wired, Dwell, Inc., CR Buying Guide, and many more! Here’s how to get started:
1. Download the Flipster app (available for Android or iOS)
2. Find and add “George Fox University Library (Newberg, Oregon)”
3. Login with your library card barcode (skip this step if on campus)
4. Enjoy current selection of magazines
Questions? Email library@georgefox.edu or drop by.
Join us for our second Matheteis of the semester tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103.
Matheteis is a discussion forum that comes from the Greek word for disciple. Our goal is to provide space students to discuss difficult topics in a cross-disciplinary approach that leads to learning and understanding. We invite four panelists who are given 2-3 prompt questions ahead of time. After panelists have an opportunity to discuss the prompt questions, audience participants can also ask questions and join the discussion.
The topic will be about DACA: what is it and how will students be affected by the current administration’s change of its policy? We want to host a dialogue in which students can ask questions about the policy and gauge how it is affecting communities around us. Especially with the tension in our political climate today, it is important to have a space to talk about DACA in way that reveals how people, not just numbers and statistics, are being impacted.
Questions? Contact Brianna Martin-Ortega (bmartinortega16@georgefox.edu).
In the fall of 2016, we moved into Canyon Commons and would like your feedback as we evaluate future building projects! George Fox University and the architects for Canyon Commons (Hacker Architects) are requesting that you complete this 15-minute post-occupancy survey.
By participating, you will be entered into a drawing to win one of two $100 Amazon gift cards. Please enter your name and email at the end of the survey if you wish to participate.
We greatly value your comment and feedback, so thanks for taking the time to complete the survey!
The deadline to complete this survey is Friday, Nov. 17. If you have questions, please email studentlife@georgefox.edu.
Want to know why your higher education matters? William Penn Honors Program Director Joseph Clair tackles the question head-on in his upcoming lecture, “The Lost Purpose of Learning” on Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Signed copies of Dr. Clair’s most recent book, “On Education, Formation, Citizenship, and the Lost Purpose of Learning,” will be available for purchase at the event.
For questions regarding this lecture, contact Jocelyn Stein at jstein@georgefox.edu.
George Fox is once again partnering with Hillsboro Airporter to provide shuttle service to Portland International Airport for Thanksgiving break. Students will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter to reserve their spot.
Here are the details:
Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316).
We are pleased to announce a new archiving process for FoxTALE course sites. Course sites older than two years from the current semester will be hosted on FoxTALE Archives, a separate system that will be available continuously to faculty and can be shared with students upon request.
This innovation keeps the login time for all users to a minimum and reduces the list of course sites that users maintain on their customized dashboards.
The FoxTALE Archive will become available at the Dec. 28, 2017 FoxTALE upgrade.
Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.
Were you homeschooled in high school? Do you know a current George Fox student who was?
We, your homeschooled peers, are doing a project on homeschooling and the transition to college, and we need your help! There will be two focus group sessions held in Klages 232: Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 16 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. We’d love to chat with you!
Sign up at this link so we can get a feel for numbers. Thank you so much for your help; you are very appreciated!
Questions? Contact Julianne Robinson (jrobinson16@georgefox.edu) or Savanna Poston (sposton15@georgefox.edu) for more information.
The holidays are here! Note the following due dates for check requests and invoices received in the Finance Office during the holiday season and the respective “check ready†date.
Thanksgiving holiday
Check requests received Nov. 15 – 20 will be ready on Nov. 22.
Check requests received Nov. 21 – 22 will be ready on Dec. 1.
Christmas holiday
Check requests received Dec. 18 – 20 will be ready Dec. 22.
Check requests received Dec. 21 – 22 will be ready Jan. 5.
New Year’s holiday
Check requests received Dec. 28 – 29 will be ready January 5.
Note: There will be no schedule change to payments processed through Concur. Payments will be processed as usual.
Columbia Sportswear has invited George Fox employees to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from Nov. 10 – Dec. 3.
What is there and what are my savings?
 The store is at employee pricing. Tags are marked with prices. Discounts can vary.
 Includes all brands in the Columbia Sportswear family of brands: Columbia Sportswear, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna.
 50,000 sq. feet of each brand’s newest and most popular styles.
Instructions on how to participate:
ï‚· Bring the invite (below) with you to the store reception desk. (Or show the invite to the receptionist on your mobile phone.)
ï‚· Show your work/organization ID (options listed on invite).
ï‚· This invite is non-transferable, but you can bring your family and friends with you (up to 4 guests per person, per visit).
 Online access is not available, but you are welcome to visit multiple times during your invite period (with your invite)!
Location, phone, and hours
 Columbia Sportswear Employee Store, 14100 NW Science Park Drive, Portland OR 97229
ï‚· Store phone:Â 503.985.4125
ï‚· Store hours: Mon. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Sun.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
ï‚· Note: Holiday hours start Nov. 6. See invite for holiday hours.
Download or print the pass here.
Contact Darby Thiessen at dthiessen@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2188 for assistance with these or any of your George Fox University benefits.
