Past Clubs: 1976-2016

*No new clubs were added between 1976 and 1978*

1979

KGFC radio – allowed students to practice different methods of public communication (turns into local FM station)

Minority Student Union – held by those of different race or nationality to teach others about their culture and traditions

Married Students Association – challenged those who were married and going to school to focus on their personal lives and places in marriage

1981

The Film Society – responsible for putting on films shown on campus

1985

Education Club – the main goal of this club is to keep in contact with all Education Majors and to tell them about education in Oregon State as well as in our school.

Home Ec. Club – making students aware of home economics, includes fashion shows, sewing, cooking, and providing care packages to other students.

Student Psychological Association – sharing the awareness of psychology to other students. Integrates Christianity and psychology helping students find careers after college.

1986

Croquet Club – a group of students dedicated to playing croquet together 

Seattle Seahawks Booster Club – 

GFC Album Project – 

1988

Ski Club – a club for people who like to ski

(Home Ec changed their name to The Student Home Economics Association)

Moving Images Society – this club teaches about advances in telecommunication to help students find jobs and learning more about the future of telecommunication.

Education Club – provided students with up-to-date information about teaching opportunities

1994

Young Republicans – a political organization for students 

Rock Climbing Club- traveled to rock climbing gym in Beaverton

Philosophy Club – Sophilo provides a venue for philosophers to open their internal dialog into a conversation in which we explore the nature of love, knowledge and our own ethical responsibility

Hess Creek Surf Club 

Business Club – got together to study and increase student’s interests in the business program

Volleyball Club 

1999

Dance Team – dance club that performs for homecoming and sporting events 

Bruin Hosts – a team that worked at sports events to sell tickets and hand out programs

Art Club – practicing different types of art and learning the techniques of different time periods

2000

Darkroom – photograph school events on film

Little Bruins – develop relationships with elementary/middle school students in Newberg

Urban Services – spend Friday nights in Portland hanging out with the homeless (praying, feeding, getting to know them)

Class Reps – this club ut on events (games nights, etc) for their respective classes

Supreme Court – handles ASC jobs, the constitutionality of ASC, runs elections, etc. 

ELITE –  empowering leaders of integrity through experience: goes to conferences and workshops to provide students with opportunities

Service-Leadership House – do service projects around campus

2001

Outdoor Club – outdoor activities including rock climbing and hiking

Umm… Umm.. Good – based on students from the art club, they have a social get together and make food and play games together.

2002

Social Work Club – provides social work majors with learning opportunities in the field and possible internship opportunities, organize volunteer trips

Snowboarding Club – provides students with the opportunities for snowboarding and fellowship (Bible studies)

2003

Psychology Club – unites psychology majors and minors, facilities closer relationships with peers and their faculty and connects with the broader George Fox community

Swing Club – This club gives beginning swing dancers lessons and gives students opportunities to improve their skills through regular meetings and extra dancing events

Meditation Club – 

2004

Bed and Breakfast Club – dedicated to providing prospective students with a great experience as they visit George Fox, giving them a place to stay and good food

2006

Emergency Relief Club – started to help hurricane victims recover from disaster. They helped GFU get involved with relief efforts such as fundraising, and sending gifts

Acting on AIDS – this club focused on raising awareness of AIDS and spent time praying for the crisis

ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers, a club for mechanical engineers, connects students with field experience and work opportunities

Accounting Club – provides students with work opportunities so they are equipped for the workforce

2009

Bruin Heritage Society – keeping the current student body connected to its history

Several different Books Club

2010

Skate Team – This ministry went down to the local skate park to show people that Christians aren’t all “stiff” and “boring”

2013

Hawaiian Club –  embodies the spirit of “aloha” by establishing a warm and supportive environment and providing an opportunity to learn about different cultures through means of social interactions

Latino Heritage Club – there exists a union of friendship, diversity, and culture. Students from Latino and non-Latino backgrounds exchange cross-cultural dialog and perspectives as well as engage in a shared student community

Quaere Verum – exists to seek truth as a community through conversation

Business Club – This club provides the students of George Fox University the opportunity to personal, hands-on experience with entrepreneurial applications

Social Work Club – gives professional and mentoring activities to social work majors as well as social activities which will establish bonds within and between the cohorts

Nursing Club – provides members with an opportunity to identify with their nursing profession and to foster intellectual, educational, spiritual and social activities related to professional nursing

IJM – International Justice Mission, a club centered around awareness about women in bondage around the world because of sex-trafficking

2014

Mu Kappa – Mu Kappa is a club for missionary kids and third culture kids where they can express their culture with each other and teach others about their life experiences

Fashion Club – a club where students can celebrate culture as an art form and way of life. They host fashion shows, fundraisers, and have their own blog

Spoken Word – a club where Latino students share their culture with each other through faith

2015

Society for Women Engineers – this club’s goal is to unify women in the field of engineering and gain professional experience

Disk Golf – a club for students to come together and play disk golf

Transfer Club – This club’s focus is to provide transfer students with a good community as they join Fox

Viva La France! – This club’s mission is to gather together students with a passion for French food, culture, and language

Hawaii Club – provides a welcoming environment for Hawaiian students at Fox to get connected with each other and teach fellow students about Hawaiian culture

(Swing Club changed their name to Coast to Coast Swing)

Black Student Union and Alliance Club – This club’s goal is to raise awareness about the Black community and help students share their culture with others

2016

Fencing Club – teaches basic fencing skills and provides students with friendly competition through a lesser well-known sport

Game Night – This club’s mission is to create a community of students through board and card games, encouraging friendship and fun competition

ISI Roger Sherman Society – A club dedicated to providing a space for students to share political views (specifically conservative views) without judgment