While plates, cups and silverware should not be leaving Canyon Commons, we know that sometimes they make their way out. Before you head home for Christmas break, please return any items you’ve borrowed so we can keep the dining hall running smoothly. And don’t forget to bring back your green containers to swap for a carabiner!
Would you like to showcase your culture? In the spring semester, the Intercultural Resource Center and residence life will be hosting a campus-wide multicultural celebration, and we want you to be a part of it!
A portion of the event will include students expressing themselves through cultural song, dance and fashion in a performance-like setting. If this interests you, make sure you grab what you need from home over winter break (such as specific clothing or significant items).
More information will be coming in January about how to get involved, so stay tuned. Questions? Reach out to area coordinator Victoria Cole at vcole@georgefox.edu.
Please be advised that the last Accounts Payable payment run before Christmas break is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19. To ensure your supplier invoices are included in this run, please note the deadline of Monday, Dec. 15.
Payment criteria: All invoices submitted by the deadline, accompanied by a completed Purchase Order (PO), will be processed for payment if their standard payment terms fall on or before Dec. 31.
If you have any questions, please contact Accounts Payable or Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu.
Have questions, concerns or suggestions about BruinBuy? Please join us in the Millage Building for our BruinBuy roundtable today (Thursday) from 8:30 to 10 a.m. We are here to help, listen and collaborate with you on all of your procurement and accounts payable needs. This will be an open-dialogue format. Please come take advantage of this learning opportunity.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu or Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.
Our last BruinBuy roundtable will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Keep an eye out for more BruinBuy roundtables in the new year!
Happy Holidays from the George Fox financial aid office! This year, all we want for Christmas is for you to get more financial aid in 2026-27.
Winter break will be a great opportunity to spend some time researching and applying for different types of aid. We’ve made a list (and checked it twice) to help you get started!
If you have any questions, contact or visit financial aid!
Please note Hadlock’s hours over the holiday break:
Regular hours resume Jan. 10.
Are you interested in serving as a student leader for the 2026–27 school year? Now is the perfect time to apply!
The Office of Student Life offers a variety of leadership opportunities, including roles in Spiritual Life, Intercultural Life, Student Leadership Council, Parent and Family Programs, Student Activities, Commuter Life, FYE and Residence Life.
To learn more about these opportunities, visit the Student Life Leadership and Employment page. Applications are open now and are due by Tuesday, Jan. 13. Apply today at this link!
The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed from Monday, Dec. 15, until Monday, Jan. 12. However, we will be open for a short period of time on Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 2 to 5 p.m.
The finance office will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 5 for Christmas break. Deposits that need to have a December 2025 date must be brought to the finance office no later than 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for January 2026.
Please note: The finance office is now located at 1515 Portland Road (a.k.a. “Sleep Center”).
Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to go to the bank. If you are taking extra time off during the Christmas/New Year holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.
If you have any questions about deposits, please use our new email (deposits@georgefox.edu) or contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173.
Thank you, and have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
Friendly reminder: Bookstore rentals are due tomorrow (Friday). The Bruin Bookstore will be open Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for winter commencement.
Spring 2026 course materials are available, so shop ahead online and select “in-store pickup.” Your texts will be ready when you return in January!
Boost your financial knowledge with Nationwide’s live and on-demand webinars, designed to offer guidance on your retirement plan and financial goals.
Live Events: Register for interactive sessions on topics like approaching retirement and Social Security.
On-Demand: Watch recordings anytime for topics like personal finance and navigating market volatility.
View the full schedule and start learning today!
Providence Health Plan members: Check out “Providence Health Coaching: A Nine-Month Journey Toward Sustainable Wellness.”
What is health coaching? It’s a collaborative partnership to help you develop personalized, sustainable lifestyle habits that align with your wellness goals and vision. And with Providence, you get the opportunity to work with National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC).
The program launches Jan 5 with a pre-launch Interest Form, available now for earliest access to the program.
This comprehensive program includes:
In total, you’ll complete 12 live sessions with a certified health coach, experimenting with small, achievable goals that support your larger wellness vision.
Unwrapping a new phone this holiday season? Make sure you update your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) settings to avoid getting locked out of your George Fox accounts.
How to Prepare Multi-Factor Authentication for a New Phone
If you have any issues setting this up, you will need to call the Service Desk at 503-554-2569 for assistance.
Please plan accordingly, as the Service Desk will be closed for the break:
Thank you to all who participated in marketing communications’ annual Deck the Halls Christmas Decorating Contest. We were so moved by the Christmas spirit throughout campus! This year brought in 18 participating departments.
Congratulations to our winners! The top three placers were:
There were several honorable mentions across campus, including the Department of Education (The “Jim Henson Would Be Proud” Award), the Department of Social Work (The “Cozy Christmas” Award), the Maker Hub (The “Santa’s Workshop” Award), and many more.
And a huge shoutout to plant services for keeping all of campus merry and bright!
Be sure to swing by the various departments to get a look at all the work that went into making their spaces so festive.
Thank you!
Amanda Howard, Marketing, and the Christmas Committee
Today (Tuesday) from 5 to 9 p.m., the Chipotle in Newberg will be hosting a fundraiser to support George Fox’s physical therapy service trip to Uganda!
There are a couple of ways you can support us. If you tell the person at the register you are there for the George Fox DPT trip to Uganda, your order will contribute. Another way is to order for pick-up online using the code EXC4LTL.
If you use one of these avenues, then Chipotle will donate 25% of your sale to our trip! Please tell people you know that every order helps!
Contact Evan Robinson at evanr24@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Crescent’s fifth issue is here! Check out the latest news from your George Fox student-run newspaper at gfucrescent.com.
Sneak peek:
Visit our site today!
The Office of Spiritual Life is looking for staff and faculty members to participate in the SpiL Mentoring Program this spring.
This program provides an opportunity for students to have meaningful conversations about faith and life while receiving encouragement and support from a George Fox staff or faculty member. Students in the program will be matched with a dedicated mentor, with whom they will have weekly meetings lasting approximately one hour, spanning a duration of eight weeks within the semester.
The program begins the week of Jan. 26 and ends the week of March 16.
To support you in your mentoring role, we will provide a booklet with weekly suggested spiritual formation practices for you to engage in with your mentee. Additionally, there will be a training session prior to the start of the program to ensure you feel prepared and equipped.
We are looking for staff and faculty who would like to serve as mentors. If you are interested, please fill out this application by Friday, Jan. 16. Your involvement will make a meaningful impact on our students’ lives!
If severe weather makes travel to or from campus unsafe this winter, the provost will make the decision to announce a shift to remote classes. In nearly all cases, classes will continue to be offered online.
In the case of a delayed in-person start, university offices will not open until an announced time in the day, most often 10 a.m. or noon. Students are not required to report to campus prior to the announced start time, but are expected to attend class online before the start time. If in-person classes are not held that day, students are expected to attend class online. You should expect to receive information from your professors on how to access remote learning.
The following is our process for announcing when there is a delayed in-person start or a shift to remote classes and work. The provost will make the decision by 6:30 a.m. for the Newberg campus and Portland Center for daytime classes or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. Decisions on weekend classes and at the Redmond site will be made by the professor.
Stay notified: Here’s how to find out if a decision has been made when severe weather occurs:
More information on this change in procedure can be found on our winter weather policy page.
If severe weather makes travel to or from campus unsafe this winter, the provost will make the decision to announce a shift to remote classes and work. In nearly all cases, classes will continue to be offered online and employees will work remotely.
In the case of a delayed in-person start, university offices will not open until an announced time in the day, most often 10 a.m. or noon. Students, faculty and staff are not required to report to campus prior to the announced start time, but are expected to attend class online or work remotely before the start time. If in-person classes are not held that day, students, faculty and staff are expected to attend class online or work remotely.
Those who cannot perform their duties at home should report to campus if they can arrive safely. If an employee cannot arrive safely or must remain home for any other reason, they may use a sick or vacation day to cover the absence. If no vacation time is available, the employee can make up hours during the same week or record the time off without pay.
The following is our process for announcing when there is a delayed in-person start or a shift to remote classes and work. The provost will make the decision by 6:30 a.m. for the Newberg campus and Portland Center for daytime classes or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. Decisions on weekend classes and at the Redmond site will be made by the professor.
Stay notified: Here’s how to find out if a decision has been made when severe weather occurs:
More information on this change in procedure can be found on our winter weather policy page.
The ARC is open today (Monday) through Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 9 p.m. to help you with your final papers. Don’t wait until it’s too late to get help with your paper. The ARC will not be open on Thursday or Friday, Dec. 11-12.
To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard. If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
