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Want to come see The Hunchback of Notre Dame for free while helping serve our local community? Sign up to be an usher!

Ushers will be asked to show up an hour before the show starts to help pass out programs and show patrons to their seats. They will be given a free ticket to see the show.

Please note that this is a firm commitment. You are expected to show up for the shift that you sign up for.

For information about show dates, times, and call times, or to sign up for a shift, go to this Google sheet. If you have any other questions, please reach out to Grace Matheny at gmatheny23@georgefox.edu.

Support the Engineering Missions Club’s (EMC) trip to Guatemala this spring break! The EMC is a student-led club dedicated to using engineering and design skills to serve.

We will be selling Valentine’s Day gifts on the quad today (Monday) from 11 a.m. to noon, including chocolates and handmade bars of soap. See you there!

Questions? Contact Brady Drew at bdrew22@georgefox.edu.

There are a number of opportunities to participate in the Woolman Peacemaking Forum tomorrow (Tuesday).

• Nonprofit Expo (3 to 8 p.m. in the Hoover Atrium): Located in the area just outside Hoover 105, this expo features a variety of local nonprofits and ministries. Stop by between classes to learn how these organizations are supporting our community and discover practical ways you can get involved through volunteering or internships.
• Student Art Gallery: Tim Timmerman’s students have crafted beautiful illustrations focusing on themes of peace and justice from Scripture. Prints will also be available for purchase.
• Peacemakers Panel (3:30 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105): “Beyond Violence: Where Hope Begins in a Broken World.” Join us for a conversation with keynote speakers Stephan and Belinda Bauman in addition to a panel of experts dedicated to peace and justice work. They will be sharing their unique experiences serving marginalized populations and offering insights into how we can better advocate for the vulnerable and build a more hopeful future.
• Woolman Forum 2026 Keynote (6 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105): “How Can We Respond to Injustice in a Divided World?” In this deeply reflective and thought-provoking keynote, Stephan and Belinda Bauman will invite us to re-examine Isaiah 58 (a passage often read as a rebuke of hollow religion) through a more compassionate lens. Drawing on theology, relational neuroscience and lived experience, the Baumans will explore how biblical justice is not merely about right action but right relationship, anchored in presence, empathy and peace. Through their powerful insights and stories, they’ll help us see that true fasting is less about abstaining and more about awakening to God, to one another, and to the work of restoration that heals both soul and society.

Note: Chapel credit will be available.

Questions? Contact Hayley Fortner at hfortner@georgefox.edu.

Don’t miss out! The last day to register your department, team, or program for Give Day 2026 is this Thursday, Feb. 12. If you haven’t signed up yet, please complete the registration form before the deadline.

Questions? Reach out to Kelton Hedstrom, associate director of community engagement, at khedstrom@georgefox.edu.

Join the Social Work Club today (Monday) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 as we make heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for residents at Friendsview.

Come relax, get creative, enjoy snacks and drinks, and connect with others while sharing kindness and care with our community.

Questions? Contact Lilly Aime at laime24@georgefox.edu

Help your students organize course materials with NotebookLM, a specialized AI assistant that stays grounded strictly in the materials they provide. By uploading their lecture notes, PDFs and other resource links into specific “Notebooks,” students can transform a scattered folder of files into a cohesive, interactive study suite.

The tool helps them make deeper connections across your specific curriculum, essentially becoming an expert on your course materials so they can become one, too.

Beyond organization, NotebookLM fosters research-backed study habits like active recall. Students can use the summary features as a refresher for foundational concepts or instantly generate practice quizzes and flashcards for evidence-based exam prep.

Encouraging your students to build these Notebooks now ensures they are prepared for midterms and finals with a personalized AI tutor ready to go.

Please review university policies and your course guidelines about appropriate use of AI tools with students. Review the AI for Student Success page for resources on responsible AI use to support student learning.

Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu with any feedback or questions.

Buried under a mountain of course materials? It’s time to streamline with NotebookLM, an AI-powered assistant that focuses entirely on the sources you provide.

By uploading your PDFs, lecture notes, and resources into Notebooks for each class or unit, you can transform how you prepare for exams. NotebookLM dives into your specific materials to help you make connections and becomes an expert on your class materials, so you can become one, too.

The tool also serves as the ultimate study partner. Use the summary features as a refresher to revisit core concepts or review with practice quizzes and flashcards for research-backed exam prep that turns your notes into a personalized tutor.

Always follow professor guidelines about appropriate use of AI tools; if in doubt, ask your professor. Review the AI for Student Success page for resources on responsible AI use to support your learning.

Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu with feedback or questions.

The George Fox esports program is hosting our first Fun Friday event today (Friday) at 7:15 p.m. in the Esports Arena in Wheeler Sports Center 208. It will be a Super Smash Bros tournament with some Amazon gift cards as prizes!

If you want to be included for the prizes, we recommend showing up at 7 p.m. to sign in. We would love to see you all there and bring friends along if they’d like to join!

Questions? Contact Coleman Roberts at croberts@georgefox.edu.

Join the Social Work Club on this Monday, Feb. 9, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 to make Valentine’s Day cards for residents at Friendsview. Come hang out, enjoy snacks and drinks, and build community while spreading care.

Questions? Contact Lilly Aime at laime24@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting the second weekend of Scholarship Summit on campus today (Friday). With 600-plus visitors expected on campus, 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 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!

Questions? Email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

The latest series of episodes from George Fox Talks, a video and audio podcast showcasing the university’s scholars and ideas, is exploring the BIG questions about how AI is changing our world and how we should respond as people of faith. Now, we invite you to submit your questions for our first audience Q&A episode!

Email your questions about AI, faith, and ethics to production@georgefox.edu by Tuesday, Feb. 17. Our hosts will select a range of these questions to discuss on the show. You can catch up on the podcast’s Faith & AI series on our YouTube playlist. For more information about George Fox Talks, click here.

Questions? Contact Ailin Darling Niemi at adarling@georgefox.edu. 

Have you submitted the OSAC Scholarship application for Oregon residents? If you’ve applied already, or if you apply by the March 2 deadline, you can be entered into a George Fox drawing for a $500 scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year! 

To enter our drawing click here, then select Resources > Forms > Submit Financial Aid Documents, and upload your scholarship confirmation email from OSAC.

If you apply by the early-bird deadline of Feb. 17, OSAC offers early-bird scholarship opportunities you will also be eligible for.

These are fantastic opportunities for some extra aid next year, so don’t miss your deadlines! Questions? Contact Emily Seidel Green at eseidel@georgefox.edu.

Everyone is invited to join us in the university chapel for the first Second Sunday Service of the semester this Sunday, Feb. 8.

The gathering begins at 11 a.m., and all students, employees and community members are welcome to attend. Pastor Jamie Johnson will preach, and George Fox alumna Maille Romberger will lead the worship service.

Note: This service is not for chapel credit.

Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu. For more information, click here. 

Come join us for Quaker worship Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the university’s chapel. Mark Condo, pastor of Reedwood Friends Church in Portland, will open the meeting with a brief devotional. SpiL credit will be available.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

The Faculty Development Office is offering teaching and learning microgrants to give faculty the chance to learn something new about teaching, student learning, or evidence-based practices in their discipline.

Through this investment, we hope to cultivate a community of practice that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.

The award amount will be up to $500. Click here to apply.

The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 13. The awards will be announced by Friday, Feb. 20.

Questions? Contact our office at facultydevelopment@georgefox.edu.

We are in the fourth week of the semester, and the academic load is picking up. If you know a traditional undergraduate student who is struggling to keep on top of everything – or if you would like support for yourself – log into Fox360 (Fox360.georgefox.edu) to submit an “alert.”

Concerns might include academic, mental health, behavioral, emotional, physical, social, or family concerns. Your name will not be shared unless you give permission.

The Student Support Network will assign a “case manager” to follow up with students.

Concerns about graduate and AOD students should be communicated to department chairs.

If you have questions or would like more information regarding Fox360, contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu or Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Support the Engineering Missions Club (EMC) on its trip to Guatemala this spring break! The EMC is a student-led club dedicated to using engineering and design skills to serve.

We will be selling Valentine’s Day gifts on the quad this Monday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to noon, including chocolates and handmade bars of soap.

Questions? Contact Brady Drew at bdrew22@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 12, and Friday, Feb. 13, due to the mid-semester holiday. Additionally, DHS (SNAP benefits) will not be available on Feb 12. due to this closure.

DHS will be at the pantry on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Xiaoyan Huang, MD, from the Providence Heart Institute for an insightful virtual webinar dedicated to keeping your heart healthy long after Heart Month concludes.

While February brings cardiovascular health to the forefront, this session focuses on the everyday habits and sustainable lifestyle shifts that reduce risk and boost well-being throughout the entire year. Don’t miss this chance to gain expert advice on the many ways to keep your heart thriving through every season.

The seminar will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Click here to register.

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

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by deadlines, the ARC can help you reset! Come chat with us about building a weekly routine that works for you and learning how to study more effectively. Your future, less-stressed self will thank you.

To schedule an appointment, click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard. We are open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 9 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.

If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.