Come enjoy goodies on the quad! The Department of English and Languages is hosting a bake sale fundraiser this Friday, March 6.
Swing by between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to hang out and grab some baked goods. Proceeds will go toward the Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society.
If you have any questions, please reach out to gfu-english@georgefox.edu.
¿Quieres hablar Español? La Sobremesa is happening today (Tuesday) at noon in the Armstrong House.
Come to an informal, relaxed, weekly opportunity to speak, practice and learn more Spanish. Find and get to know other people on campus who are interested and excited about learning and using languages. This event is open for faculty, staff and students.
If you have any questions, email smartinez@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there. ¡Hasta luego!
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) between 11 and 11:30 a.m. for Quaker worship in the chapel, where Ross McCullough will open the meeting with a biblical text. SPiL credit is available for students.
Directly following, Paul Anderson will host a “Turning of the Page of The Saint John’s Bible,” commenting on “The Word Made Flesh” (John 1) and the new artwork, “The Genealogy of Jesus” (Matthew 1).
Today (Tuesday), all Apple accessories are 15% off (including Apple Pencils) in the Bruin Bookstore. Be sure to swing by between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to take advantage of this sale!
Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?
If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please complete this form with the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!
Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.
Thanks for taking the time to share these stories with us!
Join the Theology Club and the C.S. Lewis Society for a lecture by Isaac Choi, director of the George Fox Honors Program, titled “Historical Myths, Laws of Nature, and Miracles,” this Friday, March 6. We’ll meet in Stevens 101 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Come explore how science and faith intersect in this thought-provoking conversation. Abby’s Pizza will be provided, and the event counts for elective chapel credit.
If you have any questions, please reach out to either Madi Jokela at mjokela23@georgefox.edu or Bethany Cook at bcook23@georgefox.edu. See you there!
Cinematic arts students are looking for two actors to star in their dramatic student film production, entitled Silentium, for the Advanced Workshop Production class (APW).
These roles include an older gentlemen who serves as a mentor and the troubled young man he is helping, with all of the action taking place in an outdoor cabin. If interested, visit this Google Doc link.
Reach out to producer Julia Vetter at jvetter23@georgefox.edu with audition tapes or further questions.
Join the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement (FSA) Committee on Tuesday, March 3, for our Spring Faculty Lecture featuring the research work of Dr. Jeongah Kim, Professor of Social Work. The lecture will be held at 6 p.m., in Hoover 105. All are welcome!
Click here for more details.
Refreshments will be served, including pizza supplied by Dr. Kim’s Templeton Religion Trust grant! We hope you come and support Dr. Kim by attending.
Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu for questions.
Join us this Wednesday, March 11, at 6 p.m. for The Forge of Friendship screening and panel discussion. This J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis documentary will be shown in the screening room of the new Art & Cinematic Arts Building.
Following the film, we will have a panel discussion with the filmmakers moderated by Joel Mayward, assistant professor of Christian ministries, theology and the arts.
Refreshments will be provided.
Please contact Alex Chung at achung@georgefox.edu for more information.
It’s time for escape rooms! Come race against the clock and solve puzzles to find your way out of our escape rooms across campus on Friday, March 13.
We have amazing rooms lined up for you. This event sells out every year, so please sign up as soon as possible to lock in your spot. Sign your team up here to make sure you get your first pick of escape rooms. Teams and individuals can all sign up. You won’t want to miss this highly requested fun night!
Want to be a part of our “Game Show Game Show” and win amazing prices? Sign up to join in the fun using this link.
Here are some more events coming up soon:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join us this Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center for a morning full of fun and fellowship!
Bring your family or come solo and join the fun! You can try your hand at bouldering or rock climbing, shoot hoops, play volleyball or pickleball, or simply explore Hadlock’s many spaces. We’ll also have special activities created just for kids!
This event is all about celebrating the community and belonging that make George Fox such a special place to work. We can’t wait to see you there and make new memories together!
Join IT today (Monday) for our second weekly session on how to use Gemini AI in our everyday work and academic processes.
Today’s session, “Intro to Agentic AI and Workspace Studio,” will cover creating custom Gemini Gems and Workspace Studio flows to stay organized on emails, chats and tasks.
The session will be offered twice this week: Today from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Stevens 109, and Thursday, March 5, from 3 to 3:50 p.m. in Stevens 209.
Come even if you didn’t sign up. Click the form link to view the full schedule and topics: Gemini AI Workshop Sessions RSVP.
For those who are unable to attend, we will be recording each session and will provide a link by request.
Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions, or check the IT AI website.
You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during the first weekend of spring break, Friday, March 20, through Sunday, March 22.
These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10-12 students. During the retreat, participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body and spirit. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.
You must fill out this application to express interest in attending. You’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend, and then you’ll secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is March 13 (or until spots are filled).
Chapel credit is offered for those who attend.
Questions? Contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.
Tickets for the Oregon Symphony concert on the Newberg campus are now available by filling out this form. The concert is free to George Fox employees.
George Fox University and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 38th annual performance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, March 13, at 8 p.m. This year’s program is Stravinsky & Shostakovich, a classical performance featuring Marina Piccinini, an Italian-American flautist.
A limited number of tickets are provided for George Fox employees at the half-time level and above, including emeriti employees. The complimentary tickets are limited to two per employee.
Requests will be processed in the order received. Filling out the form does not guarantee you tickets. Those who do get tickets will receive an email to pick up their tickets from the president’s office (Stevens 330) no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6.
Any available tickets on Monday, March 9, will go to those who request to be on the waitlist for extra tickets. The university is given a set amount of tickets, so please only request tickets if you can commit to attending the performance.
Questions? Please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2101.
Summer Online is a great way to get ahead, without sacrificing your summer. You can register for up to three courses, which run from June 1 to July 26.
Five reasons to sign up this summer:
Register today on MyGeorgeFox or learn more at georgefox.edu/summer.
