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!
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!
Serve Day is just a few days away! We’re excited for a great day of serving alongside one another on Wednesday, Sept. 16. You will receive communication today regarding your team number, serve site and additional details.
Here is a look at the schedule for the day:
A few additional reminders:
If you have any questions, contact serveday@georgefox.edu.
Hadlock is expanding its employee-only class lineup this semester! Join us on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. for our new Employee-Only Dance Class.
Weekly Fitness Schedule:
To reserve your spot, log in or create an account on IMLeagues here.
The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for dedicated, food-loving volunteers to help nourish our students on Wednesdays throughout the semester.
What You’ll Be Doing:
If this opportunity sounds intriguing, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.
All are welcome to join in a time of Quaker open worship in the chapel today (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
This will be a quiet time of waiting before the Lord. Alternative chapel credit is available.
Afterwards, Paul Anderson will turn a page of the St. John’s Bible for those who are interested. Every Wednesday this term, Paul will showcase Volume 1 (Pentateuch), with interpretive comments being made on Genesis 1 (Creation) to Genesis 2-3 (Garden of Eden).
Building a grounded life often begins at home. Explore home ownership resources, financing guidance, and education programs designed to assist you in buying, keeping or enhancing your home.
To learn more, visit the university’s Wellness page.
Welcome our alumni and families back to campus in style! Our exclusive apparel for Homecoming and Family Weekend is available to order here until Friday, Sept. 11. This is a temporary, online-only opportunity, so don’t wait to grab your shirt or hat for the festivities.
The football game theme that weekend is “Blue Out,” so it’s the perfect opportunity to wear your new gear.
After the shop closes on Friday, Sept. 11, all orders will be produced and shipped straight to your door on Sept. 24, in time for Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 9–11.
Questions? Contact Britnee Ely at bely@georgefox.edu.
Serve Day is a week away! We are excited for a great day of serving alongside one another as a George Fox community.
You will receive communication this week regarding your team number, serve site and additional details. Here is a look at the schedule for Serve Day on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
A few additional reminders:
If you have any questions, contact serveday@georgefox.edu.
To help you navigate your path to retirement, we invite you to attend Nationwide’s complimentary virtual educational webinars hosted by local retirement specialists.
These interactive 45- to 60-minute sessions cover essential financial topics, including Social Security, living well in retirement, approaching retirement, and healthcare costs in retirement, leaving a legacy, navigating market volatility, and more.
To view the upcoming schedule and reserve your spot, visit the Teaching Webinars booking link today!
