Host an affinity tent at the homecoming tailgate

Monday, September 2nd, 2019

Are you interested in your department hosting an affinity tent this year at the homecoming tailgate on Saturday, Sept. 21? We have one unclaimed tent.

Contact Sara Reamy at sreamy@georgefox.edu as soon as possible to snag your spot at this epic event.

Catholic Campus Fellowship hosts kickoff dinner this Friday

Monday, September 2nd, 2019

The Catholic Campus Fellowship invites all students, faculty and staff to a kickoff dinner this Friday, Sept. 6. Join us at Abby’s Legendary Pizza here in Newberg at 6 p.m. for delicious food, some important announcements, and to meet up with old friends and make new ones!

The Catholic Campus Fellowship seeks to support all Catholic students, faculty and staff, as well as those interested in learning about the Catholic Church. 

RSVP for this event to Genevieve Wolf at gwolf18@georgefox.edu, or contact her with questions.

The Bridge Cafe now features cold brew coffee

Monday, September 2nd, 2019

The hottest thing in coffee is cold! Stop by the Bridge Cafe and check out our limited-time cold brew coffee specials; or even better, combine it with a house-made chocolate chip shortbread cookie.

The Bridge Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.

Learn more about Bruin Community Pantry at meetings this Thursday

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

Are you interested in getting involved with the Bruin Community Pantry?

We will be scheduling two volunteer meetings on Thursday, Sept. 5, one at 4 p.m. in Stevens 207 and another at 7 p.m. in the Bruin Den.

If you are not able to attend either of these meetings, please contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) to make an appointment to go over what you would have missed at one of the meetings.

Here is the link to the volunteer form.

Volunteers needed for first aid tent at football games

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

Volunteers are needed to assist at the first aid tent at this year’s home football games. You will need a valid Certified First Aid card.

Home games are scheduled Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Oct. 12, Oct. 26 and Nov. 9. Volunteers will need to stay for the whole game. If interested, please email Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services announces new printing resources

Sunday, September 1st, 2019

We are adding a few more printing partners for your printing needs: B&B Printing, Precision Images and Impact Printing. All partners can deliver your projects in a more timely manner and keep cost at an effective level. Visit the links below:

If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services announces new printing resources

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

We are adding a few more printing partners for your printing needs: B&B Printing, Precision Images and Impact Printing. All partners can deliver your projects in a more timely manner and keep cost at an effective level. Visit the links below:

If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Use this form to reserve the FoxHole

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

The Office of Commuter Life manages all reservations for the FoxHole lounge. This is a highly utilized space, so this form helps us provide the best customer service and manage reservations. Please use it to reserve this space.

When reserving, keep in mind that the kitchen is not stocked. You will need to bring all supplies for your event, including paper products. Please be sure to clean the kitchen after using it. Additionally, all coffee and food supplies in the FoxHole are purchased by Commuter Life for commuter events. 

If you have questions, ask Kristi Welker, director of Commuter Life, at kwelker@georgefox.edu, or call extension 2308.

Sign up now for fall intramurals

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Fall intramurals kick off next week, and we hope you will consider participating. There is something for everyone!

Our first four sports are flag football, volleyball, doubles tennis and spikeball. Registration is open now for all four sports and can be found on IMLeagues.com. Registration closes Saturday, Aug. 31

Questions? Contact us at intramurals@georgefox.edu.

Plan to get your passport in September

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Our annual “Passport Days” event is coming, and if you plan to do any international traveling, you will want to take advantage of this event.

On Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 25 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a U.S. postal service representative on-site to help you with all of your passport needs. For passport information, click here.

This event is open to the community, so please share this information with your friends and family. More information will follow.

Questions? Contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock climbing wall updates

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

The climbing wall in the Hadlock Student Center is officially open for the year!

Bouldering is available anytime the student center is open, and roped hours are Monday through Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. All climbers will need to update certifications for the new academic year.

For bouldering, you’ll need to complete the new gym orientation process prior to using the facility. This will include watching this Climbing Wall Orientation video and taking a short assessment before being cleared to climb. Bouldering certifications from the previous year will be honored through Sept. 1.

If you’re looking to use the ropes, please check in with the climbing wall staff during designated hours for a belay assessment, or sign up for a Belay Fundamentals class through IMLeagues.com if you’ve never climbed before.

We’re excited to see you come in and try all the new routes! Questions? Email studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

Volunteers needed to help at home football games

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

When the Bruins play at home, you can count on a packed stadium. It takes a village to make our football games the success they are. We are looking for volunteers to join in the fun of serving our Bruin football fans!

All volunteers for the Bruin Brigade will receive lunch prior to each game they volunteer, free entry into the game at halftime, and a T-shirt. Volunteers arrive two hours prior to kickoff and will be free to go during halftime. We are asking for a three-or-more game commitment. 

Here is the 2019 football schedule:

  • Saturday, Sept. 7, vs. Redlands University, Noon
  • Saturday, Sept. 21, vs. Pomona-Pitzer (Homecoming), 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct 12, vs. Pacific Lutheran, (Hall of Fame) 1 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 26, vs. Pacific University (Family Weekend), 1 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 9, vs. Lewis and Clark University, 1 p.m.

If you’re interested, please email Mindy Mickelson at mmickelson@georgefox.edu with the games you are available for and your T-shirt size. 

Go Bruins!

Updated information regarding sexual misconduct brochure

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Please be sure to review the brochure titled “Important information regarding sexual misconduct.”

The brochure link included in yesterday’s announcement has been fixed. Click here for the updated link. You can download the brochure to your mobile device. See the sexual misconduct web page for more information.

If you have any questions, contact the Office of Student Life at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Information about tuition remission

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019

George Fox University offers tuition remission to eligible employees, their spouses and their dependent children. Please see the tuition remission web page for more information.  

Employees may elect tuition remission for eligible part-time students up to 120 days before the start of a semester. The deadline to apply for students enrolling part time for spring 2020 is Sept. 15, 2019. You may also elect future semesters on the enrollment form. 

Eligible employees may elect tuition remission for full-time students for the 2020-21 academic year between now and Nov. 5, 2019. Employees with dependents wishing to utilize tuition exchange must also apply for tuition remission. Please see the web page for instructions.  

Please note future deadlines:
Summer semester 2020 – Jan. 5, 2020
Fall semester 2020 – May 3, 2020   

Contact Nichole Drew at ndrew@georgefox.edu with questions.

Information regarding sexual misconduct

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019

Please be sure to review the brochure titled “Important information regarding sexual misconduct.”

The brochure can be found here. You can download the brochure to your mobile device. See the sexual misconduct web page for more information.

If you have any questions, contact the Office of Student Life at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Come to Contemplative Worship this morning

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019

Join Paul Anderson, along with students Allison Puls and Abby Campbell, in Contemplative Worship on Thursdays from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250. Chapel elective credit is available, and all are welcome.

Questions? Contact at Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

¿Hablas español? Join Tertulia

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019

Do you speak Spanish? Want to brush up or maintain your conversational skills?

Join Spanish professors David Martínez and Debbie Berhó at noon in Canyon Commons for a tertulia – animated discussion of a topic over food – on Mondays and Wednesdays. All members of the George Fox community are welcome. Look for the Tertulia sign and ¡únete a nosotros!

Questions? Contact Debbie Berho at dberho@georgefox.edu.

Join Volleyball Club this Friday

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019

Hello and welcome to another year of Volleyball Club! All undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty looking to learn, compete and have fun are welcome to play, regardless of skill level.

Volleyball Club is an awesome place to start finding teammates for intramurals and the sand volleyball tournament coming up in September. Volleyball Club currently runs from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday nights in the Hadlock Student Center starting this Friday, Aug. 30.

For news and updates, make sure to join and follow our Facebook and Instagram. If you have any further questions, contact Wesley Wooden at wwooden16@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to sign up for Group Fitness classes

Tuesday, August 27th, 2019

Group Fitness classes begin this week in Hadlock, and we’ve got some great new classes for students and employees to help you meet your fitness goals this semester.

Go to IM Leagues to see the full list of classes, from Yoga to Indoor Cycling to Kickboxing and more. 

Questions? Email the Group Fitness coordinator, Kiana Rasubala, at groupfitness@georgefox.edu.

Information about parking tickets

Tuesday, August 27th, 2019

The Department of Campus Public Safety would like to give you some important information that will save you money.

As the new school year starts, we understand some of you are trying to figure out the parking situation. We are extending a grace period through the week. 

Only warning tickets are being given out this week. If you get one, come to the Campus Public Safety office so we can help you out with questions or concerns.

Starting next Monday, Sept. 2, we will begin issuing real citations for parking violations. Please speak with our officers if you have parking or campus safety concerns.

Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and we have officers on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Contact us at campussafety@georgefox.edu with any questions.