Come hear Aaron Barnhart perform ‘The Prodigal Returns’ Thursday night

Monday, March 31st, 2025

The university community is invited to a special faculty concert featuring Aaron Barnhart at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 3, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. The event is free for students and employees!

Aaron will perform “The Prodigal Returns,” a concept work based on the parable of the Prodigal Son. Mixed in surround sound and featuring faculty guest artists and engaging visual and lighting elements, the show promises to be a journey in electronic rock that will touch the heart, mind and senses.

Nursing Club hosts blood drive this Friday

Monday, March 31st, 2025

The Nursing Club invites you to participate in a meaningful opportunity to give back to the community. Our spring blood drive is this Friday, April 4, and we encourage you to consider donating. Sign up with this link.

The drive will be at Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road) and take place between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Place your catering orders now for the remainder of the semester

Monday, March 31st, 2025

Catering order reminder: Please submit your orders for the remainder of the school year as soon as possible. This will help us ensure that we can fulfill all requests on time.

If you have any questions, please email catering@georgefox.edu.

Join Civility Project’s ‘Community Conversation’ tomorrow night

Monday, March 31st, 2025

Join in the Civility Project’s next “Community Conversation” at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) in Canyon Commons. Our own Jere Witherspoon will join local conservative civility advocate Paul Blattner in a brief conversation modeling respectful speech and reflective listening.

Then, everyone will have a chance to pick a topic about which people at their table disagree, and have a potentially eye-opening conversation about it. All are invited to practice the skills we will need to be healing agents in our fractured political culture!

For more information, contact George Fox Civility Project Director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu, or check out the Civility Project website.

Join RISE’s ‘Empowered to Lead’ event with Ruth Easterling this Sunday

Monday, March 31st, 2025

Women of George Fox: You are invited to an inspiring afternoon of conversation and connection! Join us at 4 p.m. this Sunday, April 6, in Stevens 207 for a special event with Ruth Easterling, an executive coach, leadership development consultant and former pastor.

With over 15 years in ministry and a passion for empowering women to lead, Ruth brings wisdom, insight and real-world experience to the conversation. She also hosts a powerful podcast that shares the stories of women from all walks of life who have embraced leadership in their own unique ways.

Together, we will explore how Jesus empowers women to lead in our communities, careers and callings. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, grow and be encouraged! Bring a friend and join the conversation!

Reach out to Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Gemini AI tip: Try out NotebookLM

Monday, March 31st, 2025

Have you tried NotebookLM yet? NotebookLM is a popular AI-powered tool that summarizes complex information and generates an interactive AI assistant that can answer your questions about the source material.

With it, you can upload websites, videos, documents, and even audio files. The result is like an interactive podcast complete with AI narrators and the ability to interrupt and ask questions. NotebookLM is available to all employees and accessible at notebooklm.google.com.

Check out our artificial intelligence website for more information and resources to help you explore AI and use it in your work and research. Many of you have already shared your experiences using NotebookLM, so we have included two “featured” Notebooks on the site.

We are looking forward to hearing about the creative ways you use Gemini! Please share your stories with us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Need physical therapy? Sign up for DPT’s free clinic

Monday, March 31st, 2025

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.

Grab tickets to Hawaii Club’s annual luau on April 15

Monday, March 31st, 2025

Aloha! The Hawaii Club’s annual luau is coming up on Tuesday, April 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) in Canyon Commons! Enjoy an evening of delicious Hawaiian food, music and entertainment.

Tickets will be sold today (Tuesday), April 3, April 8, and April 10 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Ticket prices (Venmo or cash) are as follows:

  • Students: One meal swipe or $5
  • Employees: $10
  • Community members: $15

Don’t miss out – grab your tickets early and join us for an unforgettable night!

Feel free to contact Morgan Joy Igaya with any questions at migaya21@georgefox.edu.

In-person BruinBuy training offered on campus next week

Monday, March 31st, 2025

Hello all! As announced at our March all-employee meeting, the Unimarket team will be on-site from April 7-9 to provide in-person training on BruinBuy, our new eProcurement system.

We will be offering three sessions for Browsers and Buyers, and two sessions specifically for Approvers. To ensure everyone is on the same page, here’s a quick reminder about the Unimarket roles:

  • Browser: Shops the Marketplace, creates incomplete requisitions with or without accounting strings, reassigns requisitions to a Buyer, and requests new suppliers
  • Buyer: Shops the Marketplace, creates requisitions (including those reassigned by a Browser), and requests new suppliers. Once a Buyer submits a requisition for approval, the funds are encumbered.
  • Approver: Reviews and approves or declines requisitions submitted by Buyers, ensuring that purchases are reasonable, authorized, and comply with the approval process.

Please use the following links to sign up for the appropriate session based on your role:

Please remember to bring your laptops to the session. Please direct your questions to Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.

Come see former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger speak on AI, ethical innovation and faith

Sunday, March 30th, 2025

George Fox University welcomes Pat Gelsinger, former CEO of Intel Corporation, to campus for an engaging and timely lecture: “Big Tech & Big Responsibility: F.AI.th, Work, and Preparing the Next Generation – How Industry Leaders Can Foster Ethical Innovation.”

The lecture will be on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Chapel credit will be given to students who attend. You can claim seats by visiting this link.

This lecture is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most influential minds in technology and leadership. Gelsinger will explore the ethical responsibilities of tech leaders in an AI-driven world, the intersection of faith and work, and how we can equip the next generation to lead with integrity in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Gelsinger dedicated 30 years to Intel before stepping away to become CEO of VMware, where he led the company’s transformation into a global powerhouse in cloud infrastructure, enterprise mobility, and cybersecurity – nearly tripling its annual revenue.

In 2019, his visionary leadership and dedication to a positive workplace culture earned him the title of America’s top CEO in Glassdoor’s annual employee survey. In 2021, he returned to Intel as CEO, taking the helm to guide the company into its next era of innovation and growth.

Take advantage of chapel prayer hours

Sunday, March 30th, 2025

All students, staff and faculty are invited to utilize the chapel for quiet prayer and reflection during designated open hours.

Those seeking a moment of peace and spiritual connection can do so on Mondays between 12:30 and 2 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7 and 9 a.m. through the end of the semester.

To learn more about this sacred space, visit this page.

Students’ artwork goes on exhibit this Friday at Chamber of Commerce

Sunday, March 30th, 2025

The university’s Department of Art and Design and the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce invite you to the opening of a unique and fun gallery exhibition. “Selections from the Studios” showcases a variety of works from George Fox students majoring in studio arts, illustration, and graphic design.

The opening take places from 5 to 8 p.m. this Friday, April 4, during First Friday Artwalk. Come see the amazing artwork of our students, enjoy refreshments, and hang out with cool artists, just a short walk away from campus, at the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce (112 N. Garfield St. #103).

If you can’t make it to the opening, the show will be up until April 28, so stop by the visitor center and check it out.

Volunteers needed for info table at Bruin Preview this Friday

Sunday, March 30th, 2025

The undergraduate admissions team would love your help hosting students on campus for Bruin Preview this Friday, April 4!

To make sure visiting students and guests have the best experience, we host an info table on the Klages patio from 15 minutes before the top of the hour until 15 minutes after, where students, staff or faculty give directions, answer basic questions, and send people onto their next activity!

If you’re interested in taking 30 minutes out of your day to help prospective students out, sign up for a time that works for you on this sheet! Volunteers will be given more details upon signing up.

If you have any questions, reach out to Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu.

Join the Civility Project’s ‘Community Conversation: Pick Your Topic’ on April 2

Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

Join in the Civility Project’s next “Community Conversation” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, in Canyon Commons. Our own Jere Witherspoon will join local conservative civility advocate Paul Blattner in a brief conversation modeling respectful speech and reflective listening.

Then, everyone will have a chance to pick a topic about which people at their table disagree, and have a potentially eye-opening conversation about it. All are invited to practice the skills we will need to be healing agents in our fractured political culture!

For more information, contact George Fox Civility Project Director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu, or check out the Civility Project website.

In-person BruinBuy training offered on campus April 7-9

Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

Hello all! As announced at last week’s all-employee meeting, the Unimarket team will be on-site from April 7-9 to provide in-person training on BruinBuy, our new eProcurement system.

We will be offering three sessions for Browsers and Buyers, and two sessions specifically for Approvers. To ensure everyone is on the same page, here’s a quick reminder about the Unimarket roles:

  • Browser: Shops the Marketplace, creates incomplete requisitions with or without accounting strings, reassigns requisitions to a Buyer, and requests new suppliers
  • Buyer: Shops the Marketplace, creates requisitions (including those reassigned by a Browser), and requests new suppliers. Once a Buyer submits a requisition for approval, the funds are encumbered.
  • Approver: Reviews and approves or declines requisitions submitted by Buyers, ensuring that purchases are reasonable, authorized, and comply with the approval process.

Please use the following links to sign up for the appropriate session based on your role:

Please remember to bring your laptops to the session. Please direct your questions to Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.

Volunteers needed for info table during Bruin Preview April 4

Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

The undergraduate admissions team would love your help hosting students on campus for Bruin Preview on Friday, April 4!

To make sure visiting students and guests have the best experience, we host an info table on the Klages patio from 15 minutes before the top of the hour until 15 minutes after, where students, staff or faculty give directions, answer basic questions, and send people onto their next activity!

If you’re interested in taking 30 minutes out of your day to help prospective students out, sign up for a time that works for you on this sheet! Volunteers will be given more details upon signing up.

If you have any questions, reach out to Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu.

Check out students’ artwork at ‘Selections from the Studios’ exhibit beginning April 4

Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

The university’s Department of Art and Design and the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce invite you to the opening of a unique and fun gallery exhibition. “Selections from the Studios” showcases a variety of works from George Fox students majoring in studio arts, illustration, and graphic design.

The opening take places from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 4, during First Friday Artwalk. Come see the amazing artwork of our students, enjoy refreshments, and hang out with cool artists, just a short walk away from campus, at the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce (112 N. Garfield St. #103).

If you can’t make it to the opening, the show will be up until April 28, so stop by the visitor center and check it out.

University closes Friday to observe spring break

Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

All university offices are closed this Friday, March 28, for the spring break holiday. The Murdock Library on the Newberg campus will be closed, but the 24/7 space will remain open. The Bruin Store on the Newberg campus will also be closed.

Canopy offers free services to help strengthen relationships

Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

A little refresh can go a long way in improving the relationships that matter most. Canopy offers free and confidential support to employees and household family members to help strengthen those bonds, including:

  • Counseling services for guidance through relationship challenges
  • Coaching to help set healthy boundaries and improve communication
  • A member site with 24/7 access to relationship-focused resources
  • A Canopy app for easy access to support and tools on the go

Find out more here.

It’s time for DPT’s annual auction to raise money for Uganda trip

Monday, March 24th, 2025

We’re excited to announce that in May of 2025 students and faculty from our doctor of physical therapy program will be heading to Uganda for a medical service trip!

We need your help: We will be holding an auction fundraiser with dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, in Canyon Commons. Our auction has historically been the greatest contributor to funding our trip and will feature gifts generously donated by community members and businesses. We are looking for people to attend!

The money we earn from the auction will help pay for all travel, service, housing and resource expenses. For more information, check out our website at this link. If you are interested in obtaining tickets, you can purchase them here!

If you are interested in donating, attending, or have any questions, please reach out to us at georgefoxdptservice@gmail.com or call Micah Trevizu at 530-310-6202.