Hadlock will be closed tomorrow morning

Monday, July 8th, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6 to 9 a.m. while the city of Newberg is repairing the water main. 

We will reopen for our normal afternoon hours.

Arizona is tomorrow’s stop on culinary journey

Monday, July 8th, 2019

Bon Appetit’s culinary journey along Route 66 resumes tomorrow (Wednesday) with a stop in Arizona.

Join us on the Klages patio between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for a Sonoran-style bacon-wrapped hot dog on a house-made bun with assorted toppings, along with a Southwest potato salad, sopapilla bars, and an Arizona Sunset drink, all for $7.25. See you there!

Who’s on Campus This Week

Monday, July 8th, 2019

The following groups are on campus this week (July 8-12) …

An NBC Basketball Camp is drawing young people from all over the region, emphasizing the importance of goal setting, gratitude, positive attitude, integrity, forgiveness, leadership, and a strong personal faith.

Prospective international graduate students are here, hosted by the MBA program.

A Red Hots soccer game is scheduled at the Austin Sports Complex tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. (free admission).

EdD summer intensive courses and DPS students are on the Newberg campus this week.

Admissions is hosting a Summer Visit Day on Friday.

Don’t forget to sign kids up for Bruin Sports Day Aug. 20

Sunday, July 7th, 2019

The university’s athletics department and the Chehalem Parks and Recreation District are excited to announce the fifth annual Bruins Sports Day on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Girls and boys entering the second through eighth grades in the fall will have the opportunity to pick one of 11 sports and participate in an afternoon clinic, free of charge. The event runs from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Check-in begins at 12:30 p.m. at the site of your sport.

Pick one of the following sports:

  • Football
  • Girls’ soccer
  • Boys’ soccer
  • Girls’ basketball
  • Boys’ basketball
  • Girls’ tennis
  • Boys’ tennis
  • Softball
  • Baseball
  • Girls’ lacrosse
  • Cheerleading

Register at this link.

Physical therapy clinic is open over the summer

Sunday, July 7th, 2019

George Fox University’s Physical Therapy Clinic is open now and all summer long to serve your needs. We provide care from prevention to after-surgery rehabilitation.

Our team of therapists are board-certified specialists in sports medicine, pediatrics and neuro-rehab. We can help you regain function, decrease pain and enjoy life more. Some of the common conditions we treat are sprains and strains of all body parts, surgeries to the extremities and spine, chronic pain and many more!

If you would like more information regarding our services, or would like to speak with a licensed physical therapist, please give us a call at 503-554-2479 or visit our website.

We are providers for Regence Blue Cross of Oregon and are out-of-network providers for most other insurances. We look forward to meeting you and helping you on your journey to well-being.

North Street Annex closed for maintenance tomorrow

Sunday, July 7th, 2019

Tomorrow (Tuesday), the HVAC team will have a crane located off of Carlton Way between the Mail Services building (North Street Annex) and Bauman Auditorium. This will require that all of Carlton Way be closed off from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

During this time there can be no vehicle or foot traffic passing through Carlton Way for safety reasons. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Girls’ basketball camp set for July 22-25 in Wheeler

Sunday, July 7th, 2019

Know any girls interested in honing their basketball skills? The university is hosting a girls’ basketball camp in the Wheeler Sports Center July 22-25 for ages 6 to 16. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

New George Fox women’s coach Coach Mike Coppolino has assembled a great staff of current players and coaches to help those of all skill levels learn the game while having fun.

For more information, contact Mike at 503-200-2493. You can also find out more on the athletic website. We still have plenty of space and look forward to a great week of fun and learning in a great environment!

University closes Thursday for Independence Day holiday

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

The university’s offices and libraries on the Newberg and Portland campuses will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Bruin Store will also be closed that day.

The 24/7 space in the library will remain open.

Bruin Store unable to process departmental charges until further notice

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

For the time being, we are unable to do any departmental charges in the Bruin Store. We apologize for any inconvenience and will be sure to let you know as soon as possible when departmental charges will be available. 

If you have questions, contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu.

IDEA Center taking applications for CAP Coach

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

The IDEA Center on the Newberg campus is looking for someone to join its team as a Career and Academic Planning (CAP) Coach! This innovative office integrates academic advising and career coaching to help students achieve exceptional life outcomes.

Check out the job description and consider applying or letting others know of this opportunity.

University hosts girls’ basketball camp July 22-25

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

Know any girls interested in honing their basketball skills? The university is hosting a girls’ basketball camp in the Wheeler Sports Center July 22-25 for ages 6 to 16. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

New George Fox women’s coach Coach Mike Coppolino has assembled a great staff of current players and coaches to help those of all skill levels learn the game while having fun.

For more information, contact Mike at 503-200-2493. You can also find out more on the athletic website. We still have plenty of space and look forward to a great week of fun and learning in a great environment!

North Street Annex closed for maintenance on July 9

Monday, July 1st, 2019

Next Tuesday, July 9, the HVAC team will have a crane located off of Carlton Way between the Mail Services building (North Street Annex) and Bauman Auditorium. This will require that all of Carlton Way be closed off from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

During this time there can be no vehicle or foot traffic passing through Carlton Way for safety reasons. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Sports Day returns with free youth clinics Aug. 20

Monday, July 1st, 2019

The university’s athletics department and the Chehalem Parks and Recreation District are excited to announce the fifth annual Bruins Sports Day on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Girls and boys entering the second through eighth grades in the fall will have the opportunity to pick one of 11 sports and participate in an afternoon clinic, free of charge. The event runs from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Check-in begins at 12:30 p.m. at the site of your sport.

Pick one of the following sports:

  • Football
  • Girls’ soccer
  • Boys’ soccer
  • Girls’ basketball
  • Boys’ basketball
  • Girls’ tennis
  • Boys’ tennis
  • Softball
  • Baseball
  • Girls’ lacrosse
  • Cheerleading

Register at this link.

Plan to attend July 25 all-employee meeting

Sunday, June 30th, 2019

Make plans to join your colleagues at the all-employee meeting on Thursday, July 25. We’ll be meeting in Canyon Commons from 3:30 to 5 p.m. (with live streaming in PDS 160).

Have a shout-out you’d like to give to a colleague for recent work they’ve done? Share it at this link!

Please avoid parking in Hoover and Stevens lots on Monday

Thursday, June 27th, 2019

The undergraduate admissions office is getting ready to welcome its incoming class for Genesis! Please be courteous of our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover/Stevens parking lots on Monday, July 1

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248.

Please clear Weesner parking spaces by Sunday night

Thursday, June 27th, 2019

Plant Services will be cleaning and re-striping the parking areas directly in front of Weesner Village, as well as the Weesner House lot, on Monday, July 1, and Tuesday, July 2. Please vacate these areas on Sunday night, June 30, to avoid potential damage to your vehicles.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Come enjoy Hadlock space with your family tonight

Thursday, June 27th, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a Family Day tonight (Friday) from 5 to 7 p.m. We are excited to share this space with George Fox employees and their immediate family members!

If you plan to attend, please note:

  • We will not have staffing for roped climbing at the climbing wall.
  • Sandals and other open-toe shoes are not permitted.
  • Non-marking athletic shoes are required in the gym and fitness center rooms.
  • Children under the age of 14 are allowed in all areas of the HSC except the cardio/weight area.
  • Family members aged 14 to 17 can use the cardio/weight equipment when directly supervised by a parent or guardian.
  • Please take a few minutes in advance to complete the waiver on MyGFU for yourself (if you haven’t done so already) and a separate form for each family member who will be attending.

If you have any questions, please contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.

DPS invites university community to barbecue on the quad July 12

Thursday, June 27th, 2019

Join the Department of Professional Studies for a summer barbecue on the quad on Friday, July 12, from noon to 2 p.m.!

Join us for lunch, a time of community, lawn games, and honoring Jim Weller, a longtime adjunct professor who is retiring after 18 years with our program. The cost is $5 per guest. RSVP here by Monday, July 1.

Bruin Den closes July 4-5 for holiday

Thursday, June 27th, 2019

The Bruin Den will be closed Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5, in observance of the July 4 holiday. We will reopen Monday, July 8, with our regular summer hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

From all of us at Bon Appetit, we wish you all a happy and safe holiday!

Route 66 takes a break from the road for July 4 holiday

Thursday, June 27th, 2019

Due to the July 4 holiday, there will be no Route 66 lunch special next week. We’ll be back “on the road” featuring foods from Arizona on Wednesday, July 10!