Check out the Champion sale at the Bruin Store this week

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

Hello Bruins! This week, all Champion-brand clothing is 20% off at the Bruin Store. We have replenished T-shirts, hoodies and sweatpants!

Check them out in person or online at this link. Feel free to contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Hanging baskets event has been postponed

Monday, May 6th, 2024

The hanging baskets event originally scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed to either next Wednesday or the following Wednesday. We will provide another announcement with the revised date as soon as the plants are ready. Thank you!

– Plant Services

Swing by the IRC this afternoon to wish D’Metri Mattocks well

Monday, May 6th, 2024

Please join us in bidding farewell to D’Metri Mattocks today (Tuesday) from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Intercultural Resource Center (located to the south of Pennington Hall; look for the red door).

It will be an open-house format with a moment to offer encouraging words at 2 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Feel free to contact Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Check out the patio specials at the Bridge Cafe this week

Monday, May 6th, 2024

Please join us in the Bridge Cafe for our weekly patio specials. Every Tuesday and Thursday we will be cooking up specials out on the patio; if the weather is rainy, we will be set up inside.

This week, our specials are:

  • Tuesday: Smoked fried chicken wings with white gold sauce
  • Thursday: Grilled steak sandwiches

Both Tuesday and Thursday we will also have the “Bridge Barbecue” with hamburgers and hot dogs.

We also have the GET Mobile App set up for summer. You can order the patio special ahead if you are short on time.

If you have any questions, please email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

Check out the university’s YouTube channel for new content

Monday, May 6th, 2024

The George Fox YouTube channel has new content each week. Check out our most recent videos, including a commencement recap, student faith stories and more. Go here to watch our latest videos and subscribe to our channel today.

Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.

Nationwide rep is on-site today for in-person or virtual appointments

Sunday, May 5th, 2024

Phillip Carbajal, our Nationwide specialist, will be on-site for one-on-one meetings today (Monday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.

To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment, please use this link. You can also contact Phillip directly at 360-953-4841 or phillip.carbajal@nationwide.com.

Come say farewell to D’Metri Mattocks tomorrow in the IRC

Sunday, May 5th, 2024

Please join us in bidding farewell to D’Metri Mattocks tomorrow (Tuesday) from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Intercultural Resource Center (located to the south of Pennington Hall; look for the red door).

It will be an open-house format with a moment to offer encouraging words at 2 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Feel free to contact Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come help build hanging baskets for the quad this Wednesday

Sunday, May 5th, 2024

Come help us build our beautiful hanging baskets that adorn the quad! Lots of artistic license is encouraged, and many plants are available for the artists’ pallet.

The event will begin at 8 a.m. this Wednesday, May 8, and last until approximately noon. Please drop in as your time allows during those hours. We will be meeting at the Plant Services/Thomas Center building at 1101 Villa Road.

Tables, and a few chairs, will be set up in our lower yard. All basket-building materials and tools will be provided. We are looking forward to seeing all of you there!

Please contact Nathan McDaniel at 503-554-2063 with any questions. Thank you!

Finance office is closed today for move

Sunday, May 5th, 2024

The finance office is moving! We will be moving to 1515 Portland Road (previously the Providence Sleep Center Building). The current finance office will be closed today (Monday) for this move.

We plan to remain as close to our normal operating schedule as possible and ask for your patience as we re-organize in our new space on Tuesday, May 7.

Thank you!

Join free EAP webinar: ‘Home Buying and Financing 101’

Sunday, May 5th, 2024

Identify the pros and cons of owning a home, an overview of the process, how to get prepared, various types of zero- and low-down loan programs, and more.

Sign up here for this free Canopy EAP webinar on TuesdayMay 14, at 9:30 a.m.

Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Offer some ‘bucket list’ ideas to Jenny Getsinger as she embarks on retirement

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

After more than 28 years of faithful service at George Fox, Jenny Getsinger, director of student accounts, is retiring – and she wants your most fun “bucket list” ideas to keep her busy and challenged during retirement.

Please complete this form to share your “bucket list” ideas and/or a note to wish her well. We will also be hosting a reception for her in the Stevens Center’s atrium on Monday, June 3, at 2 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Feel free to reach out to Marcy Nielsen at mnielsen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come say farewell to Dave Cimbora on May 15 in Canyon Commons 103

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Dr. Dave Cimbora has accepted the position of provost at Samford University in Alabama. Though we are sad to see him go, the Wellness Enterprise and the Office of Academic Affairs hope you will join us on Wednesday, May 15, to thank Dave for his great work here at George Fox, and send him off in style.

Please stop by Canyon Commons 103 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. that day to celebrate with Dave and wish him well!

Feel free to reach out to Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Plant services announces summer hours

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

The plant services’ main office will have different hours for the summer. They will be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Feel free to contact Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Yamhill County candidates share the stage tonight in Hoover 105

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

The three candidates for Yamhill County commissioner – incumbent Lindsay Berschauer and challengers Bubba King and David Wall – will share the stage in Hoover 105 tonight (Thursday) to discuss the issues facing the county and their plans should they win election to the County Commission.

District attorney candidate Kate Lynch and county sheriff candidate Sam Elliott, both of whom are running uncontested, will also each make a brief presentation about the issues they will be facing and their plans for their upcoming terms in office.

The public is invited to attend the session, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at or near 8 p.m. The session will also be live-streamed at this link, and a video recording will be available as soon as it can get posted.

The event is being hosted by the George Fox Civility Project in partnership with the Newberg City Club and the Newberg/Dundee United As Neighbors groups.

If you have questions about the forum, contact Civility Project Director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu or rmock@georgefox.edu.

On-demand webinar now available: ‘Living with Loss One Day at a Time, at Home and at Work’

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

After losing someone you care about, your life can feel like it is no longer your own. The best way to find the courage, perseverance and desire to rebuild and redefine your new life is living with the loss, one day at a time.

Emotional recovery is not accomplished by checking off items on a list but rather living the loss, establishing a new relationship with your loved ones and the people around you, both at work and at home.

This session will provide you with ideas and tools for how to interact with others, how to find passion and purpose, and how to rebuild your future.

Here’s how to get to the Canopy webinar center:

  1. Go to my.canopywell.com.
  2. Once logged in, select the ‘Webinar & Training Center’ tile.
  3. Select the “On-Demand Webinars” button.

Email Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Engage with Asian American, Native Hawai’ian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

May is Asian American, Native Hawai’ian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month and, as always, the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled another digital document for engagement.

This resource has many recommendations to complement your summer plans (like a new playlist to listen to) and to get you excited for your return to campus in the fall (like taking part in community through the multicultural clubs).

As always, we want to hear from and represent you, so if you have recommendations for this month or future cultural heritage months, please let us know by filling out this form.

Happy Asian American, Native Hawai’ian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, George Fox!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu.

Reminder: Finance office is in the process of moving

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

The finance office is moving! We will be moving to 1515 Portland Road (previously the Providence Sleep Center Building). The current finance office will be closed on Friday, May 3, and Monday, May 6, for this move.

We plan to remain as close to our normal operating schedule as possible and ask for your patience as we re-organize in our new space on Tuesday, May 7.

Thank you!

Finance office will be closed Friday and Monday to make move to new location

Monday, April 29th, 2024

The finance office is moving! We will be moving to 1515 N. Villa Road (previously the Providence Sleep Center Building). The current finance office will be closed on Friday, May 3, and Monday, May 6, for this move.

We plan to remain as close to our normal operating schedule as possible and ask for your patience as we re-organize in our new space on Tuesday, May 7.

Thank you!

Check out the final installment of ‘Bite-sized Wellness Ideas’

Monday, April 29th, 2024

Here is your final installment of “Bite-sized Wellness Ideas” from your local Wellness Committee. Yes, all good things must come to an end, but take heart! We have some great new activities and events coming your way. Stay tuned!

Walking: It sounds too simple, but one of the simplest “exercise snacks” is to take a short walk. Walk around your building, walk up and down some stairs, or intentionally park further away from your destinations. Just five to 10 minutes of brisk walking gets your blood pumping.

Take a nap: Naps offer various benefits for healthy adults, including relaxation, reduced fatigue, increased alertness, improved mood, and improved performance, including quicker reaction time and better memory. Check out this article from the Mayo Clinic that touches on the benefits (and potential drawbacks).

Take a walk in a forest: According to Psychology Today, “The Japanese tradition of shinrin-yoku, or ‘forest bathing,’ has inspired the modern concept of ‘forest therapy,’ or walking in the forest as a way to improve health and mood.” Several studies over the past decade have found that being in a forest can lead to a relaxed and healthy well-being, both physically and mentally, and can even reduce blood levels of the stress hormone cortisol and boost the immune system.

Don’t look in the mirror: Wait, what? Can you go a few days, or maybe a week, without looking in the mirror? It seems we are always inspecting ourselves, finding wrinkles, dark spots, eye bags, etc. What if we took time away from that reflection? Check out the benefits of this unique and healing challenge here.

Your George Fox Wellness Committee wishes you a fantastic and healthy May. Stay tuned for upcoming events!

Meet and hear from Yamhill County candidates this Thursday in Hoover 105

Sunday, April 28th, 2024

The three candidates for Yamhill County commissioner – incumbent Lindsay Berschauer and challengers Bubba King and David Wall – will share the stage in Hoover 105 this Thursday, May 2, to discuss the issues facing the county and their plans should they win election to the County Commission.

District attorney candidate Kate Lynch and county sheriff candidate Sam Elliott, both of whom are running uncontested, will also each make a brief presentation about the issues they will be facing and their plans for their upcoming terms in office.

The public is invited to attend the session, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at or near 8 p.m. The session will also be live-streamed at this link, and a video recording will be available as soon as it can get posted.

The event is being hosted by the George Fox Civility Project in partnership with the Newberg City Club and the Newberg/Dundee United As Neighbors groups.

If you have questions about the forum, contact Civility Project Director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu or rmock@georgefox.edu.