The Daily Bruin

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the first weekend of Scholarship Summit on campus today! With around 600 visitors expected, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.

Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Plan to park at Steve’s Auto, the Morse lot, or use street parking this morning. Guests will be arriving between 8 and 8:45 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, HMS, and Newlin from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main serving line. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

1098-T forms for 2025 are now available in MyGeorgeFox. Here is a list of frequently asked questions that includes how to access the form online.

If you have any additional questions, please email the student accounts department at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu.

Do you have a student who is not only doing well in your course but also naturally helps their peers succeed? The Academic Resource Center is looking for ARC Consultants for the 2026-2027 academic year. We welcome all majors to apply.

We’re looking for relatable, supportive peers who can coach others in general academics and writing. If you’ve noticed a student with a 3.0+ GPA who has a heart for helping others, please encourage them to apply, or send their name to Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

The job opens on Handshake on Monday, Feb. 2. Applications close on Friday, March 6.

Want to be the ultimate academic ally? The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is hiring for the 2026-27 academic year.

Whether it’s brainstorming a thesis or organizing a study schedule, use your skills to help George Fox students be successful and turn your academic savvy into a means of serving others. The job posting opens on Feb. 2 on Handshake. All applications must be received by March 6.

Questions? Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

The Crescent’s sixth issue is here! Check out the latest news from your George Fox student-run newspaper here.

Here’s an article sneak peek:

• Insights on ICE
• Serving With Passion: SpiL’s Serve Team
• At Sea Level

Visit our site today!

Questions? Contact Billie Throm bthrom25@georgefox.edu.

Please remember to bring your George Fox ID card when visiting the Hadlock Student Center. We’ve noticed more staff arriving without theirs lately, but a quick scan is needed for entry. This helps us ensure your liability waiver is current and allows us to track facility usage stats accurately. Thanks for your help!

Questions? Contact Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu. 

Join the residents of Friendsview for their Valentine’s Day-inspired bingo game on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. We will help set up, tear down, and play a few rounds with the residents. There will be snacks provided. 

Please RSVP here. If you have any questions, contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu.

Join us again or for the first time as we gather every other Thursday in Armstrong House to share conversation and practice speaking German. All levels are welcome!

We will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. on the following Thursdays:

• Jan. 29
• Feb. 12
• Feb. 26
• March 12
• April 9

Contact Susana Martinez at smartinez@georgefox.edu for more information.

Do you have questions, comments, concerns or training needs regarding BruinBuy? Please join us for our January BruinBuy roundtable today (Thursday) in the Millage building from 10 a.m. to noon.

If you have any questions or would like to hold a roundtable specifically for your department, please reach out to Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu or Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.

Hey Bruins! Are you curious about opportunities to go abroad while studying at Fox? Come to our table in Canyon Commons between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today (Thursday) and ask us about our experience studying abroad through the international study organization Worldstrides and George Fox’s study abroad program!

We’d love to get you connected to an opportunity that fits your major.

Questions? Contact Kaylee Cornie at kcornie22@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the first weekend of Scholarship Summit on campus tomorrow (Friday). With around 600 visitors expected, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.

Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Plan to park at Steve’s Auto, the Morse lot, or use street parking Friday morning. Guests will be arriving on campus between 8 and 8:45 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, HMS, and Newlin from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main serving line. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

Students from all disciplines are encouraged to attend a two-part vocational discernment workshop on Monday, Feb. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Hoover 103. You are welcome to attend either session independently, even if you are unable to attend both.

Workshop schedule:

• Part One (2 to 3 p.m.): “Finding Purpose and Meaning.” We will explore how your specific area of study and personal passions intersect with global justice issues. You will begin mapping out resources available in your discipline and sketching a personal roadmap toward action.
• Part Two (3 to 4 p.m.): “Stewarding Your Story.” Using a process informed by neuroscience, you will engage in personal story-crafting. This session helps you integrate your “action roadmap” with your past, present, and future story.

This event is being hosted by the university’s Center for Peace and Justice.

Note: Chapel credit is available for each session.

Click here to register. Questions? Contact Hayley Fortner at hfortner@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox community and the general public are invited to attend the Woolman Peacemaking Forum on Tuesday, Feb. 10, hosted by the Center for Peace and Justice.

This engaging evening will feature dynamic speakers, with time built into each session for Q&A and meaningful dialogue. In these turbulent times, we hope you will join us for this timely and thoughtful conversation. You can attend in person in Hoover 105 or online via livestream.

Event Schedule:

• 3 to 8 p.m. – Nonprofit Expo and George Fox Art & Design Student Gallery
• 3:30 to 5 p.m. – Peacemakers Panel: “Beyond Violence: Where Hope Begins in a Broken World.”
  You can review the lineup of panelists and get the livestream link on the George Fox Woolman Forum webpage. Our guests have led global organizations, started nonprofits, and sat with the broken. They have served the vulnerable both locally and abroad, including in Syria, Israel-Palestine, Congo, Haiti, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and beyond.
• 6 to 8 p.m. – Keynote Address: “How Can We Respond to Injustice in a Divided World?”
  Stephan and Belinda Bauman will explore the relationship biblical justice has with presence and peace through the lens of theology and neuroscience, using Isaiah 58 as a framework to explore what this means to us today.

Note: Chapel credit is available for students. Questions? Contact Hayley Fortner at hfortner@georgefox.edu.

You recently received an email from the National College Health Assessment (ncha-web@acha.org), giving you an opportunity to share your health and wellness experiences. Please take some time to share your feedback!

As a token of our appreciation, all participants will receive an elective chapel credit and be entered into a drawing for one of 25 Amazon gift cards.

The NCHA provides an overall picture of the state of our students’ health and helps us understand and improve campus life. It’s online and confidential – George Fox only receives the results in aggregate.

Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.

Apply now for the Spring ’26 SpiL Trips to the Yakama Indian Reservation and New York City!

Looking for more than just a vacation this spring break or May? Spiritual Life (SpiL) invites you to embark on a “low-key pilgrimage” – a journey to both encounter Christ and to serve Christ in the people we meet while adventuring through cultural immersion, experiential education, ministry and service projects.

Apply now to immerse, learn, serve and create unforgettable memories while making a difference in your life as well as many others.

Choose between two unique opportunities (one rural immersion and one urban immersion):

• Spring Break: Yakama Indian Reservation ($450) – Learn from Mending Wings ministries and serve alongside local elders, families and nonprofits on the reservation. Click here to learn more about Mending Wings.
• May 3-9: New York City ($850) – Learn and serve with the Salvation Army and immerse yourself in the global convergence of cultures in NYC.

Don’t miss out! Secure your spot by completing the following four steps by Sunday, Feb. 15:

1. Submit a passport/Real ID copy to the SpiL House
2. Complete the SpiL Trip Application online
3. Submit a $150 deposit to the SpiL House
4. Sign a fundraising M.O.U. (committing any unraised/unpaid balance to your George Fox student account)

Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu or click here for more information

In a world where staying connected often feels like being permanently plugged in, it’s easy to overlook the toll that constant screen time takes on our well-being.

While our devices are incredible tools for productivity, many of us spend more than double the recommended daily limit on our phones alone, leading to hidden stress and mental fatigue. This Wellness Wednesday, we invite you to explore the practice of a digital detox.

It’s not about abandoning technology altogether; it’s about making a conscious choice to step away and give your mind the space it needs to reset. By setting intentional boundaries, like silencing non-essential notifications or designating the dinner table as a tech-free zone, you allow yourself to trade mindless scrolling for mindful living.

The benefits of unplugging go far beyond just a break. When we silence the digital noise, we naturally lower our anxiety, sharpen our focus and significantly improve our sleep quality. Use those reclaimed minutes to rediscover a hobby, enjoy a walk outdoors, or engage in an uninterrupted conversation with a friend.

Remember, your internal battery needs recharging just as much as your phone does. By taking even a few hours to disconnect from the virtual world, you create the opportunity to reconnect more deeply with your passions and the people right in front of you.

How to Begin

1. Set clear boundaries. Decide on the duration of your detox and stick to it. Let family, friends and coworkers know when you’ll be unreachable.
2. Silence notifications. Switch off unnecessary notifications during your detox phase.
3. Create tech-free zones. Designate certain areas where the use of gadgets is prohibited, such as the dinner table or in bed.
4. Schedule offline activities. Use your detox time for joyful things like taking a walk, making something new, visiting with friends, or practicing mindful meditation.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to register for today’s webinar: Part 2 of “How to Build Trust and Leadership with AI.” We will focus on the critical role social influence has on employee trust in the workplace.

New research from George Fox indicates that social influence is a key factor in strengthening trust around AI use. Join us today to explore these findings and learn actionable techniques for building trusting employee relationships around AI adoption.

Click here to register. Questions? Contact Sean Aker at saker@georgefox.edu.

As a reminder, you still have time to explore your retirement options and financial goals through Nationwide’s FutureFit Virtual Financial Fair. This interactive 3D experience, which launched Jan. 23 and runs through Feb. 6, is a valuable opportunity to learn more about your finances and sharpen your investment strategy.

There are no accounts to create or passwords to remember, and joining the challenge gives you a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card and exclusive Nationwide gear.

How to participate:

1. Click here to enter the Virtual Financial Fair.
2. Click the “Join the Competition” button.
3. Add your name to the leaderboard.

Enjoy the experience! Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Join us again or for the first time as we gather every other Thursday in Armstrong House to share conversation and practice speaking German. All levels are welcome!

We will meet on the following Thursdays this term:

• Jan. 29
• Feb. 12
• Feb. 26
• March 12
• April 9

Contact Erin Macy at emacy@georgefox.edu for more information.

Do you enjoy dancing? Have you been looking for an opportunity to grow and perform as a dancer? This Friday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. the dance team will have a booth at the club fair, and we would love for you to stop by!

The George Fox dance team represents the university through entertaining performances, academic excellence, and commitment to community involvement and school spirit. We are a small but passionate and welcoming group of dancers who meet twice a week to rehearse.

If you are interested in joining, please contact gfudanceteam@gmail.com to learn more about our audition process. We are an all-levels team, so don’t worry if you don’t have much experience.

We will also be hosting a dance workshop this Monday, Feb. 2, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the far basketball court in Hadlock. During the open rehearsal we will be teaching a short but fun piece of choreography. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Sarah Niemela at sniemela25@georgefox.edu.