Please drop by EHS 206 between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. today (Thursday) to wish Vetta Berokoff a fond farewell! She is retiring after 18 years at George Fox. Swing by to say goodbye and to thank her. Refreshments will be served.
Please join us for a farewell celebration in honor of Kathy Harris today (Thursday) from 2 to 4 p.m. in the performing arts offices.
All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend and wish Kathy well in her future endeavors. We will be serving cake and refreshments. We hope to see you there!
Please also help in sending her off in love by sharing with her a memory, well wishes, or even just a big “Thank you!” You can do so at this link.
Want to be part of a fun show? Consider performing in our stunning amphitheater this August in the Department of Performing Arts’ production of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.
Auditions are open to George Fox students, employees, alumni and community members who are high school age and older! They will be from 6 to 10 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in five-minute audition slots. Rehearsals will begin in late July. You can sign up for a time slot here.
For more information, email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.
Starting Monday, May 5, the Bruin Community Pantry, located in Lewis Apartment 1, will be open during the following times:
We will be closed for the following holidays this semester:
Please email Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@
As you head home at the end of term, do not forget to take your bike with you. Campus Public Safety will be conducting its annual bicycle roundup starting Wednesday, May 7. Bikes that are illegally parked, unregistered, or inoperable will be impounded.
Here are a few more things to take note of regarding bikes:
Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at 503-554-2091 or campussafety@georgefox.edu
If you want to log into your George Fox account while abroad, you will need to know about your multi-factor authentication method’s compatibility before you travel.
Here are instructions for adding and removing multi-factor authentication methods:
Have questions or need extra assistance? Call the service desk at 503-554-2569 or drop by.
Submit your FY25 deposits: If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus over the summer, please bring over any cash or checks before you leave.
Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2025, must be deposited in the current fiscal year. All deposits must be dropped off at the finance office before you leave campus for the summer.
If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you and have a great summer!
Remember that all spring term book rentals are due at the Bruin Bookstore by Friday, May 2. Have a great last week of term!
This year, students from the PA, PT, OT, kinesiology, and nursing programs will be traveling to Costa Rica to provide medical services to underserved people. To help support their trip, nursing and kinesiology students are doing a Panda Express fundraiser on Friday, May 2, when 28% of proceeds (online orders only) will go to the team.
Place an order online here or in the app for delivery or pick-up at any Panda Express location nationwide. Be sure to apply code 9003753 in the “Fundraiser Code” box at checkout.
Chow mein not your thing? Consider praying for our team or donating directly here.
Thank you for supporting us! Feel free to reach out to Kari Sandau at ksandau@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Please join us for a farewell celebration in honor of Kathy Harris on Thursday, May 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the performing arts offices.
All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend and wish Kathy well in her future endeavors. We will be serving cake and refreshments. We hope to see you there!
Please also help in sending her off in love by sharing with her a memory, well wishes, or even just a big “Thank you!” You can do so at this link.
It’s that time of year again! If you’ve got aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, then this announcement is for you!
George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic May 8 through June 13!
We will serve clients with a variety of needs, including relief from general aches and pains, chronic conditions, sports injuries, orthopedic surgery recovery, balance and fall concerns, concussion management, neurological conditions, vestibular issues, general deconditioning, pediatric care, cardiovascular support, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage!
Please fill out this Google Form and you will be contacted for scheduling. Thank you!
Please contact Catherine Cieslak (PT, DPT) at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.
Learn to make gorgeous hanging baskets, like the ones that grace our George Fox quad area, on Wednesday, May 14, starting at 9 a.m. You will learn a valuable skill and help decorate our beautiful campus. You are welcome to join in the class at any time (the event will last approximately four hours). Sign up by emailing nmcdaniel@georgefox.edu.
We will be located at the covered lower patio at the Thomas Center (1101 Villa Road). Please contact the Plant Services office with any questions at 503-554-2010.
Looking for a fun way to eat healthier and learn some easy cooking skills? Come to “Cooking with Class: Build Your Own Wellness Bowl” from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 6, in Canyon Commons.
You’ll get hands-on experience creating your own tasty, customizable bowl using fresh ingredients like grains, veggies and lean protein. It’s the perfect way to boost your energy, focus and overall wellness.
We only have space for 40 participants, so RSVP by this Thursday, May 1, to reserve your spot!
You can get a taste of what to expect by watching this video from our previous “Cooking with Class” session.
Vetta Berokoff is retiring after 18 years with George Fox. She has served as the administrative assistant for the School of Natural Sciences for the last nine years, after completing nine years working for the Department of History and Political Science.
Please drop by EHS 206 to say farewell and thank you to Vetta on Thursday, May 1, any time between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our 12th Research Symposium on Wednesday, May 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.). Physical therapy doctoral faculty and second-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics.
Questions? Please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.
Do you like to be entertained and support your friends? The Fox Film Festival is your event! Come join us for a night of friends, fun and films. There are two nights of the festival, and the same films will be shown at each. Tomorrow (Saturday), we’ll host an awards ceremony following the viewings.
Here is the schedule:
Concessions will be available on both nights!
Can’t attend in person? No problem! We wanted to be sure everyone had access, so this year we’re making a livestream available Saturday night. Click here at 6 p.m. that night to watch!
Our cinematic arts students have been hard at work all year creating short films in a variety of courses. The films fall into several categories, including live action, animated, fresh film (made by first-year students), narrative, documentary/nonfiction, as well as some featured alumni films!
Come out on one or both of the nights to support your fellow Bruins on our last weekend of the semester. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Fox Film Festival email at filmfestival@georgefox.edu. Can’t wait to see you all there!
Want to sell your art at Student Activities’ Spring Market in the quad today (Friday) from 4 to 6 p.m.? Just complete this table rental form and you’re all set to sell to those on campus and in our local community.
If you want to participate but have nothing to sell, this is also an opportunity to share your musical talent. Complete this Spring Market open mic form. We want to open the stage to anyone interested in performing in front of a low-key public audience of students and community members.
Please donate a non-perishable food item for the Bruin Community Pantry to be entered into a raffle for a Spring Market gift bag.
Some finals week events to look forward to:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Want to be part of a fun show? Consider performing in our stunning amphitheater this August in the Department of Performing Arts’ production of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.
Auditions are open to George Fox students, employees, alumni and community members who are high school age and older! They will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in five-minute audition slots. Rehearsals will begin in late July. You can sign up for a time slot here.
For more information, email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.
Keep your energy levels high this summer by joining our employee-only functional fitness classes! We’re continuing our incredible 30-minute sessions, designed for all fitness levels, exclusively for employees and their spouses. Starting May 5, join us every Monday and Wednesday from noon to 12:30 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center.
These efficient workouts blend weights and bodyweight exercises to enhance your strength, mobility, and endurance. Modifications will be provided to ensure everyone can participate comfortably and effectively.
Maximize your lunch break and return to your day feeling refreshed and invigorated. Sign up on IM Leagues to reserve your spot.
If you have any questions, please email Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.
Bon Appetit has finals week hours for all locations posted here. Hours remain the same in Canyon Commons and the Bridge Cafe for most of the week, but please take note of changes to the hours on Friday and Saturday, May 2-3.
Keep an eye on Maker’s Market (which will stay open as long as supplies last) hours on our Instagram @bonappetitgfu.
Finally, please remember to use the GET mobile app to check your flex point balance. The last day to use flex points is Saturday, May 3.
