Ground your financial future today by visiting our dedicated retirement webpage. Explore how to manage your 403(b) account, calculate long-term projections, and adjust your tax-deferred contributions to build enduring financial stability.
To learn more, go to the university’s Benefits page.
Café Bon Appetit will have adjusted hours for Serve Day today (Wednesday).
Shipping was delayed on our dish machine. We will let you know when paper dishes in the dining room will be rescheduled. Thank you!
Questions? Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.
Enjoy climbing? The Climbing Club is hosting its first club event today (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. Come and hang out at the Hadlock climbing wall to eat snacks and learn how to play games like Add On and Stick Game. The more the merrier, so bring your friends!
For more information, please contact the Climbing Club president, Charlotte Lyon, at clyon24@georgefox.edu.
Join the Kyrie Orthodox Club for an evening of prayer, worship and a short talk/Q&A with Eastern Orthodox priest Fr. John Jensen this Friday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Armstrong House.
Whether you are familiar with the Orthodox tradition or not, we’d love to have you worship with us!
Questions? Contact John Temple at jtemple24@georgefox.edu.
Join the Academic Resource Center for an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Hoover 105. Learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more.
Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Please note that the Hadlock Student Center will only be open from 6 to 8 a.m. and from 4 to 11 p.m. tomorrow during Serve Day. Events scheduled for Wednesday evening will still take place!
This is a reminder that the Bruin Bookstore will be closed during Serve Day tomorrow. See you Thursday!
Questions? Contact Anne Marie Jacob at ajacob@georgefox.edu.
¿Quieres hablar español? La Sobremesa is happening this Thursday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. in 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 Susana Martinez at smartinez@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there. ¡Hasta luego!
If your students use APA 7 formatting, invite them to join the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Hoover 105.
Students will learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more. If you will be offering extra credit for attendance of the workshop, please let Heather Harney know as soon as possible.
Email Heather at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Beginning tomorrow (Wednesday), Bon Appétit and the university will be installing a new dish machine. We will be serving all food on paper dishes until the installation is complete.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while this work is underway. Thank you for bearing with us during this temporary inconvenience!
Questions? Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.
The undergraduate admissions office is recruiting applicants for the University Ambassadors Program and would love your input!
We are looking for students who love George Fox and are gifted in public speaking and relational diplomacy. They will represent George Fox on high-volume recruitment days and are a key reason many students decide to attend George Fox.
If you would like to nominate a student(s) please do so using this form. We will reach out to them and let them know they were nominated by you! If you would prefer to reach out and recommend they apply personally, please share with them the application link.
We have received some great freshman applicants and are specifically seeking out upperclassmen students to fill the rest of our team. Thank you for your help!
Do you love George Fox and want to help visiting students decide if this is the place for them? Apply to be a University Ambassador!
University Ambassadors, or “Ambies,” are servant-hearted students who are gifted in areas of public speaking and relational diplomacy, with a desire to represent George Fox to prospective students and families.
You’ll play an impactful role for visiting students by sharing about your George Fox experience through campus tours, overnight hosting, event day greeting, and more. This is an excellent resume builder, and a ton of fun!
Questions? Email Missy at mdowns@georgefox.edu.
Volunteer to make a magical night for individuals experiencing disabilities! Shine 2026: An Evening in Paris will be at Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road) this Friday, Sept. 18, from 5:15 to 8 p.m.
Every guest of Shine enters this event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including a catered dinner, dancing, limo rides, hair and makeup, photos, karaoke, and more. We can only make Shine happen with hundreds of volunteers like yourself!
If you would like to volunteer for Shine as a buddy, register here. Questions? Contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu.
There’s still time to sign up for “AI and Leadership — a Winning Combination.” Hear former Starbucks CEO Jim Donald discuss why increasingly intelligent machines make human intention, caring and wisdom more vital than ever.
Learn about George Fox’s MBA, centered on ethical leadership, and details regarding the $3,000 Alumni Advantage Scholarship. Sign up here to attend.
Questions? Contact Sean Aker, associate director of graduate admissions and MBA program admissions counselor, at saker@georgefox.edu.
If you are planning to buy, sell, or refinance a home, you can access dedicated guidance and reduced rates through the George Fox University Employee Homeownership Program. By taking advantage of this benefit, you could significantly lower standard closing costs and real estate fees.
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Sept. 23, to explore your options:
Registration is required to attend the webinar or reserve a consultation time slot. You can sign up here.
If you have questions before registering, contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.
Navigating Medicare options can feel overwhelming, but making the right healthcare choices is vital to protecting your household’s health and financial future.
To help you and your family gain clarity, George Fox has partnered with SGIA Medicare Consulting for a free, interactive virtual seminar covering Medicare Parts A–D, Advantage vs. Supplement plans, and penalty prevention. The session will feature a live Q&A.
There are two session times to choose from: Tuesday, Sept. 22, at noon or Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. You can register yourself, your spouse, or your parents by emailing Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu. There is a minimum of 10 participants required per session.
Serve Day is Wednesday! You should have received communication regarding your serve site and additional details. If you have not received your serve site information, please write serveday@georgefox.edu.
Remember that all campus offices and departments are closed for this day of service. We look forward to serving alongside you!
Starting Monday, Sept. 14, Campus Public Safety will begin issuing citations. While warnings have been issued thus far, fines will be associated going forward.
Please make sure you are not:
Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu if you have any questions or need help with vehicle registration.
Please join us for our biannual Balance and Strength exercise class, led by George Fox’s physical therapy students. It begins next Friday, Sept. 18, at 11:30 a.m. at the George Fox Medical Sciences Building!
We are looking for a few extra people to join the class, which consists of students leading participants through balance and simple strengthening exercises to decrease fall risk and improve strength for general health.
Classes generally run each Friday throughout the fall semester (except Oct. 16), beginning with a screening to ensure you are appropriate for the class.
If you or anyone else you know might be interested, please contact our clinic at 503-554-2479 or physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu. Thank you, and we look forward to having you!
