University Christmas cards are available to order

November 16th, 2017

The Office of Marketing Communications is now accepting orders for university Christmas cards. You can see this year’s card here.

Submit your request at this link by Tuesday, Nov. 21. The cost will range between 50 and 75 cents per card.

Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Employees invited to Christmas Concert, open house on Dec. 10

November 15th, 2017

Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to celebrate together the great mystery of Christ the Lord at the Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Employees are entitled to four complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee or a single ticket for any of the other performances (on Dec. 8 or 9). Following the concert on Sunday, employees are invited to a Christmas open house at the president’s home from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 402 S. College St. in Newberg.

You can select your concert tickets online at this link (be sure to select “GFU Employee” in the drop-down menu on the page that pops up after making your seat selection). If selecting your complimentary seats for Sunday, you may disregard the note that states employees are only entitled to one ticket per event; however, you must still select “Okay, I will bring my ID to the door” in the drop-down menu.

Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

Help us cook (and eat!) tartes aux pommes today

November 15th, 2017

Bonjour! Join the French club in making a classic apple dessert, tartes aux pommes. We will be in the HMS basement from 12:25 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday), so drop by at any time to help make and eat some delicious apple tarts. We hope to see you there!

ARC drop-in hours available for LIBA students next week

November 15th, 2017

Next Monday and Tuesday (Nov. 20 and 21), the Academic Resource Center will have special drop-in hours available for LIBA students working on writing portfolios. Stop by any time from 6 to 9 p.m. for a walk-in consultation.

Questions? Contact Maddie Lowen (mlowen@georgefox.edu).

Join Coast to Coast Swing Dance Club on Saturday

November 15th, 2017

Coast to Coast Swing Dance Club is happening this Saturday, Nov. 18 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Foxhole. Bring your friends — all levels of dancing are permitted. We hope to see you there!

Contact Justin Chang (jchang15@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Veterans: Deadline to apply for honor cords is Nov. 30

November 15th, 2017

If you are a veteran who will be graduating December 2017, congratulations!

If you would like to wear a Veterans Honor Cord during graduation, please email veterans@georgefox.edu and request the application. Honor cords cannot be issued to students who do not complete and submit the form. The deadline to submit the form is Thursday, Nov. 30.

Honor cords are sponsored by the Veterans United Association Club. Please direct all questions to veterans@georgefox.edu.

Post-occupancy survey for Canyon Commons

November 15th, 2017

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!

Canyon Commons Survey

The deadline to complete this survey is Friday, Nov. 17. If you have questions, please email studentlife@georgefox.edu.

All invited to memorial gathering for alumnus Josiah Hotovec

November 15th, 2017

A service of remembrance will be held in honor of alumnus Josiah Hotovec (class of 2013) in Bauman Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. The gathering will be hosted by his family and church who wish to welcome the university and alumni community.

For more information, visit the family’s GoFundMe page or contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Wineskin submission deadline extended

November 15th, 2017

The Wineskin is now extending the deadline for submissions! As the literary and art magazine at George Fox University, we accept poetry, prose, photography, and any 2D artwork. The Wineskin is a great way to get your art and writing published as well as influence the George Fox community through creativity. This year, the best piece in each category will be awarded an Amazon gift card.

The theme of this publication is “seasons of change.” There is no limit to the number of submissions. All prose should be 1000 words or less. Use this link or email kpalpant16@georgefox.edu to submit now!

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for new information and fun competitions! Contact Kiale Palpant at kpalpant16@georgefox.edu for more information or to ask any questions.

Sigma Zeta Journal Club hosts discussion tonight

November 15th, 2017

All are invited to a journal article discussion of pH-responsive nanoparticles targeting endocytic organelles! The discussion will be led by Dr. Jing Hao tonight (Thursday) 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!

Review your parking brochures

November 15th, 2017

Students: many of you are receiving parking citations for parking in wrong lots or areas where your permit doesn’t allow. Refer to your parking brochures that came with your permit and review all of the areas where your permit allows you to park. For example, Resident East permits can park in the LeShana lot (bordered by Villa and Fulton streets), and many of you are getting tickets for parking in the graduate lots surrounding the Roberts Center.

Commuters: the lot on 99W is a great choice as it is only two blocks from the quad and is very rarely full.

Resident West: if the areas on the south side of the quad are full, there is also RW parking north of the quad on Center street, Vermillion and Meridian St. Check your parking brochures for all areas that correspond to your permit as they are block and side of the street specific.

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu).

PT professor Meszaros speaks on motor control tonight

November 15th, 2017

The School of Physical Therapy is excited to host a special presentation by Associate Professor Andrew Meszaros, PT, PhD, from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Canyon Commons 101 & 102.

Dr. Meszaros will present the topic “Motor Control Update for the Orthopaedically Minded,” which will provide a succinct modern update of select broad concepts in motor control. Topics will include: effects of motivational influences and autonomy on motor learning; senses of effort and force; movement as a self-organizing and emergent property; “good” versus “bad” variability in movement; antifragility; multifractality; the role of reflexes in voluntary movement; and a survey of misconceptions in sensory processing and therapeutic exercise.

Light refreshments will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m., and the presentation will start at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend this free event. For more information about this and other upcoming School of Physical Therapy events, please visit our webpage. Direct any questions to Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

Michael Howells speaks at Chehalem Cultural Center

November 15th, 2017

In 2008, Michael Howells started Howells Architecture + Design in Portland, Ore., with a desire to make beautiful, livable spaces that express the west but also benefit from a global sophistication. He will be speaking Monday, Nov. 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center about his business and how he transitioned into the professional world.

Contact Elizabeth Herrera (herrerae16@georgefox.edu) with questions.

“Mama Rwanda” documentary showing tonight

November 15th, 2017

Tonight (Thursday), American Enterprise Institute and the College of Business are hosting a showing of the documentary of “Mama Rwanda” in Hoover 105 at 7:30 p.m. Afterwards, professor Debby Thomas will be sharing about her time in Rwanda. There will be chapel credit, free food, and great conversation!

Contact Kylie Hannus (khannus14@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Do you have hip, knee or ankle pain? PT needs volunteers.

November 15th, 2017

The physical therapy department is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the lower extremities. If you have a problem with your hip, knee, ankle or foot, our lab is the place to be! Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to take care of your condition. Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Roberts Center.

Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up. We hope you can join us!

Survey: Voting

November 15th, 2017

The Crescent is conducting research about voting and would appreciate everyone taking a minute to fill out this four-question survey.

Questions? Contact Emma Lindberg (elindberg16@georgefox.edu).

Environmental Peace Colloquia III: Beauty of the Earth

November 15th, 2017

For the third installment of the Environmental Peace Colloquia series, join us tonight (Thursday) 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@georgefox.edu).

Catholic Mass in Prayer Chapel today

November 15th, 2017

All are invited to attend Mass in the Prayer Chapel at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) with Fr. Juan Pablo of the Saint John Society as the celebrant. Catholic students and employees are encouraged to receive the sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation (see John 20:21-23) beforehand starting at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend. This is a chapel elective for students.

The Saint John Society is an international apostolate focused on engaging college students and energizing their faith in Christ. Contact Maricruz Arias (marias15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Come to Commuter Appreciation Game/Movie Night on Friday

November 15th, 2017

Commuters: Join us tomorrow (Friday) from 7 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 105 for a movie/game night with popcorn and candy!

Questions? Contact Kristi Welker (kwelker@georgefox.edu).

Survey: Employee extension list

November 14th, 2017

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).