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companionship and accountability with peers, and forming and facilitating Lyfe Groups on and off-campus for ongoing reflection on integrating Christian vision and practice in students’ daily lives. For more on Lyfe Group resources, visit Lyfe.org.uk. Spiritual Life A Christ-Centered community … ‘prepares students spiritually’ Monday and Wednesday morning chapel, Tuesday evening Shalom, and “First Fridays” are all times the community gathers for prayer, worship, and reflection centered around Christ and actively listening to God’s call on our lives, as individuals and as Christ’s diverse body at Fox. Because George Fox University highly values being a Christcentered community that prepares students spiritually as well as academically and professionally, each student is required to participate in 20 of these chapel programs each semester and obtain participation credit by remembering to slide their ID card and stay for the entirety of the gathering. Other similar opportunities that also count for participation credit are Spanish Chapel, Contemplative Worship (unprogrammed), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, International Student chapel, “CREO” (creative reflection through worshipful arts), and “Faith & Film” (spiritual formation discussions to be found in movies). More details are available on the Spiritual Life website. Greenroom is a student-led gathering and space for prayer and worship through music, singing, Scripture reading and reflection. It is held on Fridays from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. It is a student-led tradition that began more than 10 years ago when students began spontaneously gathering for prayer and worship in the Greenroom that is backstage in the Bauman Auditorium. ‘... to think with clarity and act with integrity ...’ The Spiritual Life (“Spi.L.”) House is located on the southwest corner of campus, at the corner of Sheridan and Meridian, and is where our university pastoral team offices are housed and pastors are available to meet with students for prayer, spiritual direction and pastoral counseling in times of spiritual crisis. There you will be able to find Sarah Baldwin, university pastor and dean of spiritual life, leading the rest of the “Spi.L.” team: Jamie Johnson, associate pastor for Christian leadership; Kayin Griffith, spiritual life coordinator; and Rusty St. Cyr, associate pastor for ministry and service. Student chaplains and Spi.L. assistants are recruited each year to serve as cultivators of spiritual friendships and Christian community throughout campus primarily through leading worship gatherings in the various living areas, initiating one-to-one spiritual ‘... and serve with passion!’ Through the collaborated efforts of the Associated Student Community (student government at Fox) and Spi.L., students are encouraged, recruited and supported in a variety of efforts to come alongside as neighbors to people in need all around us and abroad. Students can volunteer locally as “Little Bruin” mentors (to Newberg elementary through high school students), Adopt-a-Grandparent volunteers, through James Project, as well as developing need-meeting friendships with those living homelessly through weekly Urban Services to Portland and Salem. Students will be informed about these opportunities in chapel/Shalom and by the ASC offices. During the winter, spring and summer breaks, we recruit, prepare and send out various volunteer teams on one-week Transformational Trips to Twin Rocks Camp, to downtown areas of Portland and Seattle, to the Makah Nation/Reservation in Neah Bay, Wash., and to the Tenderloin district in San Francisco. We also host three-week trips to various locations and Christian organizations abroad with which we are developing long-term global partnerships (i.e. Peru, Swaziland, Romania, Moldova, etc.). Students will have a chance to both learn about these opportunities and submit applications for these trips on campus in October. security.georgefox.edu Campus Security The George Fox security program is based on DPSST certified officers. Security Services personnel believe all students and staff are vital elements in maintaining a safe campus, and their input is encouraged and valued. The security department patrols the campus on a 24/7 basis as part of its role in crime prevention. Security Services responds to all calls for assistance, and when necessary contacts Newberg Police Department for assistance and back-up. Security Services maintains regular communication with local law enforcement and has a very good working relationship with them. Our Security Office Provides the Following Services: • Escort Service- Call 503-554-2090 • Lost and Found- Claim lost and found items at the security office during office hours. 7
careers.georgefox.edu Career Services: Vocation and Calling Career Services coaches students toward their best futures by providing valuable programs and opportunities related to making vocational calling, career or major decisions, and assisting those who need the skills and resources to seek internships or approach the job market/graduate schools effectively. The department focuses on career education and guidance and on providing resources and programming that enable students to reach their after-college goals. Employer connections are promoted. One-credit online courses help students as they matriculate through their course work: • GEED 214 Emerging Professional I: Majors (freshmen and sophomores) • GEED 216 Emerging Professional II: Internships (sophomores and juniors) • GEED 218 Emerging Professional III: Employment (juniors and seniors) Career counseling and guidance includes individual appointments and drop-ins, Career Conversations and the online Sigi3 computer career-guidance system. Assistance in cover letter and resume writing, interviewing, skills assessment, e-portfolio and website building are offered through the premier Optimal Resume System. BruinCareers on MyGFU/Resources/Career Services provides summer job listings, volunteer and internship opportunities, and student employment positions. Student Organizations and Leadership At the beginning of each semester, students are given opportunities to think about and become involved in specific activities. A wide range of opportunities exist for students to become involved in organizations and leadership while at GFU. Some options include community service, Little Bruin, Urban Services, Serve trips, ASC student government, intramural athletic teams, campus clubs, peer advisors, etc. At the beginning of each semester, students are given opportunities to think about and become involved in specific activities. For more information please visit: studentlife.georgefox.edu Inclusion and Leadership Programs The Office of Inclusion and Leadership programs foster a welcoming campus climate for all students as they explore their leadership gifts and abilities. We are developing programs and resources that promote leadership and diversity from a Christian worldview, cultivate students’ attitudes, ideas, and behaviors as they relate to multicultural issues, and encourage participation in activities that celebrate cultural differences. We support underrepresented students in transitioning to college through the Peer2Peer mentoring program, ethnic clubs and multicultural scholarships. For more information, please contact Shelley Yonemura, director of inclusion and leadership programs, at syonemura@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2318. The Career Center is open all year long and is located on the first floor of the Stevens Center. Intercollegiate Athletics George Fox University holds membership in the NCAA Division III (National Collegiate Athletic Association). The Bruins are also members of the NWC (Northwest Conference), which includes eight other private Northwest colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington. The university competes in a broad-based program. To see a listing of all sports available at GFU and the season schedules please visit: athletics.georgefox.edu 8
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