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Midterm grades provide an accurate picture of students’ academic progress so far this semester. Midterm grade entry starts Saturday, March 1, and ends on Wednesday, March 5.

Students are to follow these instructions to check their midterm grades in MyGeorgeFox. If you are a professor who has not yet given a midterm grade by Wednesday night, students are being instructed to check Canvas or contact you to find out where they stand in that course.

Students who are earning a D or an F at midterm should meet with their professor to discuss what they can do to improve their grade. If it is unlikely the student will pass, they are to contact their CAP coach and financial aid counselor as soon as possible to discuss the consequences of withdrawing from a class. Some students should not withdraw from any classes due to VA benefits or other factors.

If a student withdraws from a class, they should contact their CAP Coach to discuss their class schedule for future semesters.

The last day to withdraw from a class without a graded responsibility is Sunday, April 28. If students are not likely to pass a class, withdrawing earlier might help them be more successful in their other classes. If they withdraw from a class, their transcript will show a “W” and the course will not affect their GPA. If they do not withdraw and receive an F in the course, their GPA will suffer.

Information about withdrawing from a class can be found on this web page; instructions for withdrawing from a class can be found there as well.

Academic resources for students are easily accessible on campus:

• Academic Resource Center
• Services for Tutoring

Students who fail all of their classes may have their financial aid package affected. If they have federal financial aid and are not passing any classes, they are to contact the student accounts office immediately at studentaccountsdir@georgefox.edu.

If you have any questions, please contact studentlife@georgefox.edu.

The admissions office plans to open up the new chapel building for prayer for visiting students and families during Scholarship Summit next Friday, March 7, and needs your help!

To keep the space open, one staff member is needed to act as a “chapel monitor” between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sign up using this link! You are welcome to continue working during this time.

If you have questions, email Miranda Engstrom (Davidson) at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

Summer Online registration opens to traditional undergraduate students today. This is a great way for students to stay on track to graduate in four years.

Summer Online will run from June 2 to July 27. Students can register for up to three courses this summer. Courses are offered in an online asynchronous format through George Fox Digital, allowing students to have the flexibility to work a summer job and enjoy their summer breaks while earning crucial credits.

A full list of courses is available at georgefox.edu/summer or class.georgefox.edu. Students can register on MyGeorgeFox, starting today.

After our last two Unimarket meetings, several of you reached out with great questions. To make the most of our time together, this week’s Unimarket session, taking place today (Wednesday) at noon, will be in Q&A format!

Please submit your questions in advance using this sheet. We will go through them together and share what we know.

Register here. Looking forward to a great discussion. See you there!

A research group from the doctor of physical therapy department is seeking participants interested in having their lower leg strength, balance, and walking abilities assessed during a one-hour session in the biomechanics lab.

You may qualify if you:

• Are between 45 and 70 years old
• Can walk 30 feet without an assistive device
• Have not had surgery, a serious orthopedic injury, or pregnancy in the past three months that significantly reduced your activity level
• Do not have a neurologic condition or diagnosis such as a nerve injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or peripheral neuropathy
• Do not have an allergy to paper tape

Please fill out this form and we’ll reach out to you to discuss our project in more detail.

Join us virtually at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, for “Credit, Debt, and Budgeting.” This engaging and informative session is designed to help you master personal finance, manage debt, and build a budget that supports your future financial wellness. Small changes today can lead to big rewards down the road!

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable financial knowledge. Reserve your spot today! Sign up here.

For more financial learning opportunities, click here.

Notice students struggling as exams approach? It’s that time of the semester when effective study techniques and support are crucial. If you’re teaching STEM courses or supporting students with upcoming exams, recommend they check out Numerade‘s new flashcard feature to stay organized and support their learning!

Numerade specializes in STEM subjects, providing pre-made flashcards for a variety of STEM topics. Numerade’s study tools are useful for all courses, especially the flashcard function and quiz features! Students can create custom flashcard decks from course materials, track their progress and test their knowledge with customized quizzes. Encourage your students to use their George Fox credentials to create a Numerade account and utilize these tools.

Please review university policies and your course guidelines about appropriate use of AI tools with students. Review the AI for Student Success page for resources on responsible AI use to support student learning.

Contact Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Dr. Abraham Nussbaum is the Chief Education Officer of Denver Health, where he provides strategic direction to the education of 3,000 learners in 38 healthcare professions annually.

During his lecture on Monday, March 31, he will speak about what it means to pursue a calling in healthcare, how the calling is changing today, and why becoming something like a vampire is the only way forward. Join us in Canyon Commons at 7 p.m.

Save the date! Tomorrow (Wednesday) through March 4, all Champion-brand clothing and accessories in the Bruin Bookstore will be 20% off in-store and online. Hydro Flask products are currently 30% off (in-store only) until Friday, Feb. 28.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in the Chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Please reach out to Nathanael at nankeny@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Check out the most recent issue of The Crescent at gfucrescent.com! Learn about the Woolman Peacemaking Forum, the Community Life Fund, and the story behind coaching challenges at George Fox. Other stories share the experience of working a job during college and the 10-year anniversary of the George Fox Honors Program.

AI is quickly becoming embedded in our lives. Take a few minutes to explore how AI tools can help students engage with their materials while avoiding common pitfalls that can hamper effective learning.

Bring your lunch (and some friends!) and join us in Canyon Commons 103. We’re offering two sessions:

• Wednesday, Feb. 26, starting at 12:10 p.m. and ending by 12:45 p.m.
• Monday, March 3, starting at 11:10 a.m. and ending by 11:45 a.m.

You’re welcome to arrive early to eat and chat. One $25 Amazon gift card will be given to a random student at each session.

This session is targeted toward students, but employees are welcome to attend.

Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The 2025 Collegiate Day of Prayer is coming up this Thursday, Feb. 27. Parent and Family Programs invite you to join us in a day devoted to prayer for the students, faculty and administration of George Fox. We welcome our families and George Fox community to take time during this day to pray from your homes or work as you feel led.

Throughout the day you can look to our social media outlets (George Fox University Parents on Facebook or georgefoxfamilies on Instagram) for prayer direction. Our campus pastoral team also created this liturgy of prayer page as another resource to help guide you as you pray.

This is a virtual event! If you have additional questions, please contact Megan Fisher at mfisher@georgefox.edu.

Grab your friends and sign up for the 2025 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk on Saturday, April 5, at 6:30 p.m.!

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. This includes a free T-shirt if you sign up by Thursday, March 20. Sign up at this link.

All proceeds go toward the DPT medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Questions? Contact Karringon Troyer at ktroyer19@georgefox.edu.

Join us today (Monday) for a special Theology Club meeting where Dr. Ron Clark will present a session on healthy masculinity and guiding young men to spiritual maturity. We will meet from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Hoover 104.

This is a presentation focused on Proverbs 31, schools, and toxic and healthy masculinity in the Bible. The presentation also makes applications to our work in ministry with abuse, masculinity, and misogyny. All are welcome to join. Lunch is free, and non-Bauman chapel credit is available.

Do you know a coworker who consistently prioritizes safety and helps create a safe working environment for everyone? Now’s your chance to celebrate them! Nominate a colleague for the “I Love Safety” campaign and show appreciation for their commitment to keeping our campus safe.

Let’s highlight those who go above and beyond to make safety a priority! All nominations and persons nominating will be entered to win a $50 gift card.

Remember: Wednesday, Feb. 26, is your chance to hear Newberg Mayor Bill Rosacker’s conversation with George Fox’s own Rick Muthiah on the topic “Trump So Far: Good, Bad or Indifferent?”

Bill and Rick will continue a conversation they began in January about their different views of the new Trump administration’s actions. Then attenders, sitting in small groups at tables, will have their own versions of this conversation.

Come to see if the people at your table can hear each other, learn to summarize each other’s views accurately and fairly, and build stronger personal connections across political differences.

The event will be in Canyon Commons from 7 to 8:45 p.m. For more information, contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

For the past several years, George Fox athletic teams have competed for first prize in a food drive that benefits our own Bruin Community Pantry. You can support your favorite team by giving them money to purchase donations or donating non-perishable food items. This event will take place March 3-7.

The following items are in high demand:

• Oatmeal
• Soups of all kinds
• Cereal
• Granola Bars
• Gluten-free food
• Canned meals
• Spam
• Top Ramen
• Chili

Please reach out to the coaches to see how you can get involved. For their contact information, go to the athletic department’s page and click on “Sports,” then “Roster.”

If you have questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The undergraduate admissions office is offering a unique opportunity for ambitious individuals to join our team as part-time interns (10-15 hours weekly) during the 2025-26 academic year (August to April).

Key responsibilities include giving engaging campus tours, building relationships with potential students, assisting with campus visits and events, reviewing applications, performing data analysis, and taking on other exciting projects. This is an excellent chance to gain valuable hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and create a standout resume!

If you know any current undergraduate students you think would be a good fit for this position, please complete this form or send your recommendations to Katie McVae at kstensether@georgefox.edu.

Being intentional about what you eat is a key ingredient to a long, healthy life – and once you get in the habit of preparing healthy snacks and meals, you’ll notice the difference.

To get started, take a look at the resources below. You’ll discover a wealth of tasty food options that you can feel good about.

• Ready to add some spice to your life? These heart-healthy recipes will give you fresh ideas for appetizers, breakfast dishes, salads and main courses.
• If you want to beat the afternoon slump, hold off on grabbing that second cup of coffee and discover five ways to stay energized throughout the day.

The Wellness Committee would also like to remind you that February is American Heart Month. We invite you to make an “I will” commitment to help you improve your health and wellness throughout the year.