A reminder to all students on a meal plan for the fall 2024 semester: The deadline for all declining meal plan changes is today (Friday, Aug. 30) at 5 p.m. No declining meal plan changes will be allowed after this date.
Questions can be answered on the Meal Plan page.
Join us for a special visit from guest Michael Wear, founder, president and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, as he shares a lecture based on his recent book, which applies insights from the tradition of Christian spiritual formation to questions of politics, citizenship and public life. The title of his presentation is “Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Our Politics.”
Wear will speak at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, in Hoover 105. His visit is being hosted by the university’s Division of Humanities, Honors and Education as part of our Program for Leadership and Formation.
Feel free to reach out to Brandy Vazquez at bvazquez@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The posting and display policy at George Fox applies to student-sponsored public displays and posters. Displays generally consist of a number of images, pictures or ideas intended for engagement by the broader campus community to create awareness or generate discussion.
Posters are generally intended to advertise a particular event or raise awareness about the activities of a particular officially recognized campus club or organization.
Find all the details you need in the Student Handbook: Campus Display & Posting Policy section, which can be viewed at this link.
For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon in the student life office at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
The university pastors invite you to participate in “Be Still” every Friday. “Be Still” is a weekly practice where all George Fox community members are invited to find 15 minutes at some point in your day to be still – to pray, to listen, to contemplate the goodness of God.
Take a walk through the canyon, sit in the contemplative garden next to the chapel, or find another sacred spot on campus to seek the Lord.
The east end of the Pennington parking lot will close this Monday, Sept. 2. This includes the connected horseshoe lot. Vehicles in these areas must be moved by then.
Check the campus parking map for alternate resident parking. The expanded Morse lot and gravel lot on Carlton Way are also available.
Contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Join us for the Color Run tonight (Friday) at 6 p.m.! We are kicking off the year with this annual event in front of the Hobson/Macy/Sutton (HMS) complex. Grab your free T-shirt, run through the balloon arch, color with your friends, and enjoy a fun and exciting surprise after the run. (Please remove your car from in front of HMS for the event).
Coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Protecting your health all year is important, and during cold and flu season it’s even more so. Boosting your immune system, stopping the spread of germs, and taking care of yourself are some of the top items you can do to stay healthy.
Click this link to read how to protect your health this cold and flu season.
We all want to live our best, healthiest life. No matter your age, current health status, race or economic status, Providence Basecamp’s six-week virtual wellness series wants to make wellness available and attainable for everyone.
Join Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC, each week starting Wednesday, Sept. 4, through Oct. 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for this virtual series. This is a complimentary course, and registration is required.
Feel free to contact Miriam Lacy at mlacy@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Portland Center offices will be closed this Monday, Sept. 2, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. The Newberg campus will remain open and will observe a mid-semester fall holiday on Friday, Oct. 4.
Do you have a passion to serve on Chapel Worship Band this year? We encourage you to sign up for an audition! Auditions are Sept. 2 and 3.
We are looking for skilled vocalists and musicians who have a heart for worship. Everyone is welcome! You can sign up here. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Debrianna DeBolt at ddebolt@georgefox.edu.
With gratitude to the many people who have signed up to volunteer at the Bruin Community Pantry’s food bank, we are pleased to announce the hours are set for the fall semester.*
We will be closed during the following holidays & events:
*Hours are subject to change due to volunteer availability.
For more information, please email bruincommunitypantry@
Attention Providence members! There are just two spots left for in-depth one-on-one consultations with Providence (walk-ins are always welcome). Don’t miss your opportunity to maximize your benefits.
Do you wait months for your next appointment? Do you want to access your vision plan? Unlock expert guidance! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Sept. 4. Between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Providence team will be on-site in Canyon Commons for our quarterly consultation.
This is a rare chance to receive tailored support directly from the experts who know your needs best. Whether it’s about your benefits, scheduling or claims, don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with us. Sign up today!
Feel free to reach out to Miriam Lacy at mlacy@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Do you find yourself stressed and anxious? Unsure how stress managed to hijack your life? Tired of anxiety taking over?
If you’re ready to take charge and learn skills to manage your stress and anxiety, you are welcome to join Stress Less. The Health and Counseling Center is offering a free four-week skills group every Tuesday starting Sept. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Please call 503-554-2340 or email hcc@georgefox.edu to enroll!
The Crescent is hiring for the 2024-25 school year! Working for The Crescent is a great opportunity for students who are interested in exploring journalism, improving their writing skills, and working to inform the George Fox populace.
Not a writer? We are also hiring a marketing manager, a graphic designer, a copy editor, and an illustrator! Applications close at midnight on Saturday, Sept. 14. Email asccrescent@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!
Friday, Aug. 30, and Saturday, Aug. 31. will have temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. As per George Fox heat protocol, please follow these steps:
If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health, and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.
This year, the CAP Center is hosting 10 career fairs on our Newberg campus. It’s our hope that you will encourage your students to attend these valuable networking events.
As part of our professional development goals for our students, these events allow students to present a resume, network with professionals in their industry, develop new relationships, and practice their interviewing skills.
Whether you use it as an assignment, allow students to be excused from class to attend, or simply encourage them to take advantage of these opportunities, we appreciate your support.
Here is the fall semester schedule:
Here is the spring semester schedule:
If you have any questions, please contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu. Thanks!
The George Fox Safety Committee is looking for a representative to join our committee from the Portland Center. The commitment is for one year at about one to two hours a month.
The representative responsibilities are attending all safety committee meetings (most are on Zoom), inspect the Portland Center quarterly, assist with evacuation drills, and attend the annual safety fair.
If you are interested, please email Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.
Do you love Jesus and a have a heart for kids? Come hear about what it looks like to serve with the ministry YoungLife! We will be providing dessert and a chance to hear about a way you could be a leader for high schoolers in Newberg.
We’re meeting tomorrow night (Thursday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the clocktower. See you there!
Contact Tom Shiffley at tshifley@georgefox.edu for more information.
Do you have a passion to serve on Chapel Worship Band this year? We encourage you to sign up for an audition! Auditions are Sept. 2 and 3.
We are looking for skilled vocalists and musicians who have a heart for worship. Everyone is welcome! You can sign up here. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Debrianna DeBolt at ddebolt@georgefox.edu.
The university’s Career and Academic Planning Center has planned five career fairs this fall. Get the dates on your calendar and plan for which ones you will attend!
This is where you meet potential employers, learn details about your industry and about internship opportunities, and have a chance to practice your elevator pitch. All events will take place in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please take advantage of these valuable opportunities.
Spring fairs will include:
Feel free to reach out to Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
