Offer a warm welcome to our new students and their families this weekend

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

Welcome Weekend kicks off tomorrow (Friday)! We have a full schedule for incoming students. They will begin moving in Friday morning and end the weekend with RecFest Sunday night.

Please help us welcome all our new students, along with their parents and guests. You can find the entire schedule on the website here.

If we can be of any help to you, email us at activities@georgefox.edu.

Be aware of the Welcome Weekend parking guidelines

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In order for our hundreds of new students to have a seamless move-in experience, we need extra cooperation from the staff, faculty and students on campus today and tomorrow.

Staff and faculty: Please plan to park along the street, in the Bauman or Austin lots.

Students: If your on-campus residence is Pennington, Edwards, Weesner Village, Hobson, Macy, Sutton, Le Shana, Gulley, Brandt or Newlin Hall, we need you to vacate the lots associated with these locations on Thursday evening and stay out of them on Friday.

If you normally park in the Le Shana or Newlin Hall lots, please move your cars as close to Fulton Street as possible so that the areas in front of the buildings remain clear. You can also move your vehicles to the Bauman or Austin lot on Thursday evening.

Everyone in the Pennington lot, Edwards or Weesner Village needs to move to the Bauman lot on Wednesday evening. Please keep Sheridan Street clear for easier access for our incoming students!

Finally, the lot in between the Roberts Center, Gulley and Brandt halls must be vacated on Thursday evening.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090. You can view the parking brochure on the CPS website for lot locations.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation to help make move-in day the best day ever for our new students!

Explore the resources available to make your presentations and communications ‘on-brand’

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

Faculty and staff can access a variety of George Fox brand resources to make presentations and everyday communications professional and on-brand, from branded presentation templates, fonts and colors to email signatures, virtual meeting backgrounds, and ready-to-use designs.

Explore all the resources here

Note the new process for requesting independent contractor services

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

In the university’s ongoing efforts to pursue operational excellence and simplify administrative workflows, the Office of People & Culture, in partnership with the finance office, is updating the process for engaging independent contractors (ICs).

Requests to engage independent contractors will need to be submitted through the Independent Contractor Evaluation Request Form located on the Independent Contractor website.

If your department intends to hire an independent contractor, please review the updated policy, workflow and action items. For a step-by-step overview of the new process, please reference the External User Guide: Independent Contractor Process Flow.

Virtual information sessions will be held on the following dates:

  • Session 1: Monday, Aug. 31, 10 to 10:45 a.m.
  • Session 2: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 3 to 3:45 p.m.

Contact Beth Hampton-Gonzalez at bhampton@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Learn more about Fox360 and student support

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

As part of our strategic plan to “advance a thriving student experience,” we are tasked with utilizing Fox360 for early intervention with students who are struggling.

More information about our programs to support students can be found on this website. If you want to learn how to use FOX360 more effectively, or need a refresher, please schedule an appointment with Jere Witherspoon. Use this link to schedule a tutorial session.

Two options are available to all employees: You can schedule a session with your department or schedule an individual tutorial at your office. The session lasts about 45 minutes.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Sign up now for a home ownership webinar and consultations on Sept. 23

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 23, for a dedicated home ownership webinar and private consultations, brought to you by George Fox University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in partnership with Advantage Home Plus.

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, refinance, or simply map out your long-term housing strategy, this event offers clear, objective guidance with zero sales pressure from advisors who operate purely as educators, not lenders.

Spaces are limited for these personalized sessions and expert-led presentation. Sign up here today to secure your spot and start making the most of your employee benefits!

Faculty: Submit your requests for fall course reserves

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

Newberg faculty are invited to submit requests for fall semester course reserves. To place a request, please fill out and submit the reserve forms here.

If you have any questions, please contact coursereserves@georgefox.edu, or call Sarah Willhite at 503-554-2412.

Library offers campus courier service

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

The library is pleased to deliver library materials for faculty with offices on the Newberg campus. Library materials must be signed for by the faculty member or persons authorized to sign.

You can fill out the request form here. If you have questions, contact Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to check out your LifeBalance discount benefits

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

Did you know that, as a member of Providence Insurance, you have access to a variety of discounts on LifeBalance?

From companies like HelloFresh, New Balance, and LA Fitness to others like Regal, LG Partner Store, and Sleep Number, you will find numerous well-known companies that offer discounts through LifeBalance. Go check it out to see what discounts might benefit you!

Swing by Canyon Commons today to wish Melodee Powers well in retirement

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

Come join university colleagues in honoring Melodee Powers as she retires from George Fox after 20 years of service to the university. We will gather at a retirement party for her from 2 to 4 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Canyon Commons.

Feel free to swing by anytime during that timeframe to wish her well. If you have any questions, contact Cris Banton at cbanton@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock will be closed Thursday and Friday this week

Monday, August 24th, 2026

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed all day Thursday, Aug. 27, and Friday, Aug. 28, for all-staff training.

We will be open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will resume normal Hadlock academic hours on Monday.

Volunteers are still needed to assist with Welcome Weekend

Monday, August 24th, 2026

Welcome Weekend is happening this week, and we could still use volunteers to help us welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus.

We are specifically looking for drivers for RecFest on Sunday, Aug. 30, from between 1 and 5 p.m.

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff?

Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Athletics has treadmills available for $400 apiece

Monday, August 24th, 2026

George Fox Athletics is selling commercial-grade Life Fitness treadmills for $400 each! These high-quality machines have been well-maintained and are available for pickup at the Wheeler Sports Center.

If you are interested or would like more information, please reach out to Hailey Swenson at hswenson@georgefox.edu.

Please note these parking instructions as Welcome Weekend approaches

Monday, August 24th, 2026

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In order for our hundreds of new students to have a seamless move-in experience, we need extra cooperation from the staff, faculty and students already here on Wednesday evening, Aug. 26, through Friday, Aug. 28.

Staff and faculty: Please plan to park along the street, in the Bauman or Austin lots.

Students: If your on-campus residence is Pennington, Edwards, Weesner Village, Hobson, Macy, Sutton, Le Shana, Gulley, Brandt or Newlin Hall, we need you to vacate the lots associated with these locations on Thursday evening and stay out of them on Friday.

If you normally park in the Le Shana or Newlin Hall lots, please move your cars as close to Fulton Street as possible so that the areas in front of the buildings remain clear. You can also move your vehicles to the Bauman or Austin lot on Thursday evening.

Everyone in the Pennington lot, Edwards or Weesner Village needs to move to the Bauman lot on Wednesday evening. Please keep Sheridan Street clear for easier access for our incoming students!

Finally, the lot in between the Roberts Center, Gulley and Brandt halls must be vacated on Thursday evening.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090. You can view the parking brochure on the CPS website for lot locations.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation to help make move-in day the best day ever for our new students!

Note parking lot closures this week

Monday, August 24th, 2026

The parking spaces in front of Edwards, Weesner Village and the Pennington lot will be closed starting tomorrow (Wednesday) through Friday to facilitate move-in times. All vehicles must be moved by 9 p.m. Tuesday night.

Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu for more information.

An update on campus parking

Monday, August 24th, 2026

The university will have added over 250 new parking spaces this year with the expansion of the Morse parking lot (next to the ball fields) on Fulton and Villa. However, the first section of that lot will not be completed until mid-September, with the second portion not being completed until mid-October.

Because of these timelines, parking will be particularly challenging for the first two weeks of the term. While students have received specific parking guidelines and remain prohibited from employee lots, we kindly ask that staff refrain from using student spaces.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation! If you have any questions, reach out to Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Community Pantry announces its hours for the fall semester

Monday, August 24th, 2026

The Bruin Community Pantry will be open during the following days and times for fall semester:

  • Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 9 a.m to 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

To find out more information, check out the pantry website. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at 503-554-2316 or jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Mark your calendars for Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 9-11!

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

Join alumni, students, parents and fellow employees Oct. 9-11. for a weekend of celebration and festivities across campus. Bring your families too – there will be fun for all ages!

Find all the details about our newly combined Family Weekend and Homecoming event at homecoming.georgefox.edu. Hope to see you there!

Wood-Mar parking lot will be closed today

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

The Wood-Mar parking lot will be closed all day today (Monday). A crane will be positioned in the lot to lift material onto the roof.

For safety purposes, the third floor of Wood-Mar will be closed. Please use the south entrance of Wood-Mar/EHS to both exit and enter the building.

‘Into the Woods’ opens this week; tickets are still available

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

Join us for our summer community musical, Into the Woods! Take a magical journey into the forest with all of your favorite storybook characters, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack the Giant Slayer, and many more.

As the shadows deepen and “happily ever after” turns out not to be the end of the story, the adventurers must learn the power of love, forgiveness, community and hope. Into the Woods features unparalleled music, hilarious mix-ups, thought-provoking lyrics, and a redemptive look at what it means to grow up.

Performances run from Aug. 26 to Sept. 6, and shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. University employees receive free comp tickets for themselves and their family members by entering their employee email at checkout. George Fox students receive one free ticket for any of the performances by entering their George Fox email at checkout.

All performances will be held in the amphitheater. (Please note: The Saturday, Aug. 29, performance, originally scheduled in Wood-Mar Auditorium, has been canceled).

If a performance is sold out online, additional tickets will be sold at the door for outdoor amphitheater performances only. Pre-purchasing a ticket ensures you will have a seat for a show if it is moved indoors.

For more information, please contact the Box Office at 503-554-3400.