Join us this Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. in the IRC for Soul Food Friday, where we will learn about Arab Heritage Month special events. Come learn and enjoy the food provided!
As a reminder, IT will be initiating OS and software updates on all university-owned Macs, PCs and iPads. Regular and timely updates are crucial and required to ensure stability, security and optimal performance. This will be a continuous ongoing effort.
Important Details:
During the update process, your device may:
Once the updates are complete, your device will be restored to its normal state.
Questions? Contact the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu for assistance.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and support for these required updates.
Encourage your students to stop by the ARC’s “Study Sundae” session tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. in the Gulley lobby. This event offers students a chance to connect with ARC consultants, gather test prep resources, and pick up helpful study tips—all alongside free ice cream.
It’s a great way for students to jumpstart their finals prep in a fun, supportive environment.
Join us in the Gulley lobby at 8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) for a sweet study break hosted by the ARC (Academic Resource Center)!
Start with a scoop of support from an ARC consultant, add on some test prep resources, and sprinkle in proven study tips to help you prepare for finals like a pro. Oh, and don’t forget the actual sundae—included for free!
Reach out to Jordan West at jmerrifield@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Our last event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is coming up! Join us at the IRC tomorrow (Thursday) at 4 p.m. for snacks and great conversations as we watch Audrie & Daisy, a documentary about sexual assault.
You can also hold your own watch party with your roommates and friends. Anyone who participates and fills out our form will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Fred Meyer. Learn more here.
In May of 2025, students and faculty from our Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be heading to Uganda for a medical service trip! Our well-established partnerships with local leaders in Uganda seek to meet the physical and educational needs that exist in these communities.
We need your help! This trip is being funded by donations and fundraisers, with our next one being through Burgerville today (Tuesday). Visit the Burgerville in Newberg and mention George Fox. You can also order ahead on the app and use the promo code GEORGEFOX.
Thank you for your support! Contact Amanda Brandes at abrandes23@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
The final issue of The Crescent for this year comes out today! Read it here!
Bruin Pathways is hiring up to five student mentors to help welcome and support incoming first-year, first-generation students during a summer program July 16 to July 25. Housing and meals are included, and it’s a great opportunity to make a real impact on new students while building leadership experience.
If you’re interested, check out the application here. Questions or curiosities? Contact Jesse Cetz, director for first-generation student success, at jcetz@georgefox.edu.
Please join us for a farewell celebration in honor of Todd Curtis on Thursday, April 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Maker Hub.
All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend and wish Todd well in his future endeavors. We will be serving cake and refreshments. We hope to see you there!
During this holy week, come help build a community garden at the Newberg Peace Park that will help supply the Bruin Community Pantry with fresh produce. Here’s when you can help:
This is a tangible way to care for our neighbors and steward the resources of creation. Elective chapel credit is available. Meet us at the park, which is directly behind Newberg First Presbyterian Church.
If you have questions, contact Holly Shelton at hshelton@georgefox.edu.
As Easter approaches, the university community is welcome to reflect on the death and sacrifice of Jesus at a special concert, “The Way of the Cross,” at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 17, in Bauman Auditorium.
Special guest soloists Richard Zeller and Susan Buehler will join the university’s Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra in performing Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. The performance, featuring more than 150 singers, is contemplative, reflecting on the death of Christ, how we live, the death that is to follow, and the promise of heaven.
George Fox students and employees may receive one free ticket per person. Additional tickets may be purchased here. Come join us in contemplating the sacrifice Jesus made for us.
Reach out to Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Need a break during the last few weeks of school? George Fox Theatre has a number of fun performances that you are invited to attend for free! From comedy improv to a timed technical theatre competition, there’s something for everyone! Events are as follows:
Please email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about these events.
Are you interested in being baptized? The Office for Spiritual Life will be hosting baptisms for students on Wednesday, April 23. If you are interested, please email university pastor Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu this week.
The university pastors invite you to join us for a short Good Friday service on Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. in the chapel as we commemorate the sacrifice of Jesus in preparation for the celebration of Easter on Sunday. All community members are invited!
It’s that time of year again! If you’ve got aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, then this announcement is for you!
George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic May 8 through June 13!
We will serve clients with a variety of needs, including relief from general aches and pains, chronic conditions, sports injuries, orthopedic surgery recovery, balance and fall concerns, concussion management, neurological conditions, vestibular issues, general deconditioning, pediatric care, cardiovascular support, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage!
Please fill out this Google Form and you will be contacted for scheduling. Thank you!
Please contact Catherine Cieslak (PT, DPT) at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.
Need a break from studying during the last few weeks of school? George Fox Theatre has a number of fun performances that you are invited to attend for free! From comedy improv to a timed technical theatre competition, there’s something for everyone! Events are as follows:
Please email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about these events.
April is Financial Literacy Month, and we want to remind you of the valuable resources available to help you prepare for your financial future! Here’s what’s available:
To access these resources, please visit this Nationwide resource page.
Event Services has summer positions available. These jobs are posted on Handshake under “Summer Events Team” (May through August) and “Summer Conference Assistant” (June 10 through July 10). Both positions are full time. Shifts cover mornings, evenings and weekends.
Questions? Email events@georgefox.edu.
Join us tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons for Bailemos! Get ready to dance to the best Latin songs of all time. This year’s theme is “Carnaval.” Come ready to eat, dance, and have a great time before finals. We can’t wait to see you there!
Reach out to Javier Broach at jbroach23@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Trump administration is focusing on fully enforcing existing immigration laws, including the requirement that noncitizens file Form AR-11 to notify U.S. Citizenship and Immigration of a change in residence within 10 days of moving. For F-1 visa holders, you do not fill out a form; rather, notify the designated signing officer. This is in reference to CFR 265.1, a Title 8 regulation.
Because the penalties for failure to file are severe, including possible removal (deportation), it is critical that all non-U.S. citizens (including permanent residents) ensure they timely file Form AR-11 with each residential move. While the penalties discussed below are not new, they typically have not been enforced to their fullest extent.
F-1 Visa holders:
This is a reminder that you are required to report an address change within 10 days of the change to the primary designated signing officer (Kerry Ford, at fordk@georgefox.edu) or DSO (David Martinez and Wendi Upjohn-Hankel) and/or the International Student Services Office.
All other Visa holders:
How to File
Form AR-11 can be filed either electronically through a USCIS online account, or by mail. USCIS provides instructions on both methods, including how to create a USCIS online account, at the following link: How to Change Your Address. A USCIS video guide is also available on YouTube: Changing Your Address in Your USCIS Online Account.
Filing AR-11 through a USCIS online account has the benefit of updating an address change for pending cases with USCIS. Additionally, noncitizens can retain a record of their AR-11 submission online as evidence of their compliance with this legal requirement.
Penalties
Failure to update USCIS of a change in residential address within 10 days of moving is a misdemeanor and may result in the following penalties under INA 266 (8 USC 1306):
Given the potential for consequences, which can also impact future immigration benefits, it is particularly critical that noncitizens make note of this reporting requirement.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kerry Ford at fordk@georgefox.edu.
