The university community is invited to a special worship chapel this morning (Tuesday) in Bauman Auditorium. Our worship ensemble and choir will be performing from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. Please join us!
All are welcome, and it’s a great way to get some chapel credit toward the end of the year.
FoxLink is our new online hub that connects students with alumni and industry professionals for networking and mentorship. It’s a powerful way for your students to find guidance and connect with alumni in their field who have already “raised their hand” to help.
The platform is secure, exclusive to our community and designed to make trusted connections easy.
Sign up at foxlink.georgefox.edu today, select “Faculty/Staff” and explore it for yourself!
For questions and resources to share with students, reach out to Britnee Ely at bely@georgefox.edu.
For the month of November, the George Fox chapter of the Network of Enlightened Women is hosting a fundraiser for With Love Oregon. This nonprofit provides resources for families with foster or adopted children.
Please consider donating toys or making a financial donation. If you’re interested in contributing, reach out to Zoe Fortner at zfortner24@georgefox.edu.
Please note the accelerated payroll deadlines for December. Due to Christmas break, we will have fewer days to process the December payroll. Please have all check requests submitted and approved by Monday, Dec. 8.
Employees with timesheets that span Nov. 16 to Dec. 15 should forecast their hours, lock and have their timesheets approved by Dec. 8. Automated emails will be sent according to these accelerated deadlines.
Regular employee and student timesheets can be locked at the end of the month as usual. The student payday will be on Monday, Dec. 15, and the regular employee payday will be on Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Questions? Contact the Payroll Team at payroll@georgefox.edu.
Come visit the Bruin Bookstore to take advantage of these sales, in store or online. Happy Thanksgiving!
To sign up, please complete this form.
This year, we will have more prizes, more categories and a panel of student judges. Participants should submit a 30- to 60-second video of their decorations by Thursday, Dec. 4. This should be a simple, unedited walk-through of your setup.
Please email Amanda Howard, ahoward@georgefox.edu,
Before you start shopping those Black Friday sales, here’s an item you should add to your Christmas list: YakTrax! These grippy straps wrap around your shoes and provide added traction for walking on ice. Don’t let slips and falls ruin your holiday plans. Tell Santa to get you a pair this winter!
Warning: Without special treads for ice you can expect loss of balance and potential strains, sprains or fractures, as most shoes do not have adequate traction for icy conditions.
This message is brought to you by your friends at Plant Services who care for the campus sidewalks.
If severe weather makes travel to or from campus unsafe this winter, the provost will make the decision to announce a shift to remote classes and work. In nearly all cases, classes will continue to be offered online and employees will work remotely.
In the case of a delayed in-person start, university offices will not open until an announced time in the day, most often 10 a.m. or noon. Students, faculty and staff are not required to report to campus prior to the announced start time, but are expected to attend class online or work remotely before the start time. If in-person classes are not held that day, students, faculty and staff are expected to attend class online or work remotely.
Those who cannot perform their duties at home should report to campus if they can arrive safely. If an employee cannot arrive safely or must remain home for any other reason, they may use a sick or vacation day to cover the absence. If no vacation time is available, the employee can make up hours during the same week or record the time off without pay.
The following is our process for announcing when there is a delayed in-person start or a shift to remote classes and work. The provost will make the decision by 6:30 a.m. for the Newberg campus and Portland Center for daytime classes or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. Decisions on weekend classes and at the Redmond site will be made by the professor.
Stay notified: Here’s how to find out if a decision has been made when severe weather occurs:
More information on this change in procedure can be found on our winter weather policy page.
Have you noticed how Gemini keeps appearing in new places? Google continues to advance Gemini, and we’re here to help you keep up!
Gemini 3.0 Pro
Google has released Gemini 3.0, and it is automatically available to everyone in our George Fox community! At least for the moment (competition is good), Gemini 3.0 represents the state-of-the-art for publicly available AI capability.
See more in the official announcement.
Gemini in Chrome
Gemini can work directly within your Chrome web browser, including filling simple forms, navigating websites, and interacting with Google Workspace apps like Docs, Gmail, etc. See the Gemini button in the top right of your browser.
See more in the Gemini in Chrome announcement and learn more here.
As long as you are using Chrome and Gemini AI through your georgefox.edu account, the data is not used to train Google’s AI and is protected in our Google Workspace.
Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions or check the George Fox IT: AI website.
If you have undergraduate students considering graduate school or careers in social work, please tell them about our upcoming Master of Social Work info meeting and open house.
This casual, drop-in event gives students a chance to learn about the MSW program, including program structure and practicum opportunities. The event is on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wright House (next to Roberts Center) on the Newberg campus.
More information and registration can be accessed here. If you have questions, contact msw@georgefox.edu.
The annual campus-wide Christmas Extravaganza is taking place on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. All staff and faculty are invited, and families are welcome!
A Christmas tree lighting service with carols and scripture reading will be held inside the chapel from 4:30 to 5 p.m. A countdown to light the Christmas tree outside the chapel will follow the service.
The extravaganza begins at 5 p.m. with seasonal activities for the whole family, including “Santa’s Workshop” in the Maker Hub, horse-drawn carriage rides, music performances in the chapel, festive treats and more!
Help spread health and wellness across the globe by supporting students and faculty from the university’s School of Physical Therapy as we travel to Uganda, Africa, this May.
We will be partnering with local leaders and advocacy groups to provide training, education and instruction in the treatment and management of children/people in need of physical therapy, working with patients in rural communities.
So, grab your friends and sign up for the 2025 Christmas Jingle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m.! The run will be around the George Fox campus, starting in Stoffer Stadium. Come join us dressed in your holiday cheer!
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, Nov. 20. Sign up at this link. All proceeds will go toward our trip.
Questions? Contact Carleigh DeLapp at cdelapp20@georgefox.edu.
Student Life is currently soliciting applications for student leadership positions across campus. These roles offer students invaluable opportunities to develop critical skills, build community and make a tangible impact on the campus environment.
Your encouragement is vital! Research consistently shows that students are significantly more likely to apply for leadership roles when directly encouraged by a faculty or staff member they respect.
Please take a moment to identify and encourage students who you believe possess leadership potential. Let them know you see their potential and encourage them to apply. A small conversation can make a huge difference in a student’s educational and professional journey.
To learn more about these opportunities, visit our Student Life Leadership and Employment page. Applications are open and due by Tuesday, Jan. 13.
The Bruin Community Pantry extends heartfelt appreciation to the Wellness Committee for the recent campus wellness challenge.
The challenge did not only successfully encourage university-wide participation, but also served a greater good. We are humbled by the support shown by the community. Thank you!
The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed for the Thanksgiving holidays Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Friday, Nov. 28. Our regular hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 1.
For more information, please check out our website.
The finance office will be hosting an open house focused on questions from you, and we invite all faculty, administrators and staff to join us between 2 and 4 p.m. this afternoon (Thursday) in the Millage Building (1515 Portland Road).
This will be an opportunity to ask questions, receive guidance, and learn more about navigating finance processes effectively. Multiple team members from finance, including accounts payable, purchasing and general ledger staff, will be present to provide one-on-one assistance and address any inquiries you may have.
Whether you are new to our university, need clarification on specific steps, or simply want to participate with festive food and fellowship, we encourage you to stop by and connect with us. We look forward to supporting you.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Samantha Prewitt at sprewitt@georgefox.edu. Thank you!
Would you like to sell your art at the Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Hangout on Thursday, Dec. 4? It only costs $10 to rent a table to sell your art to students, staff and the local community.
This year, Holiday Hangout is combining with the Christmas Extravaganza, which will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, carriage rides and lots of other fun activities. The art market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work. This event is attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic.
Fill out this form to rent a table.
Check out the Early Black Friday Sale at the Bruin Bookstore before it ends this Saturday, Nov. 22!
For the month of November, the George Fox chapter of the Network of Enlightened Women is hosting a fundraiser for With Love Oregon. This nonprofit provides resources for families with foster or adopted children.
Please consider donating toys or making a financial donation. If you’re interested in contributing, reach out to Zoe Fortner at zfortner24@georgefox.edu.
Have you worked with any star students this semester who you think would make great representatives of George Fox?
The admissions office is hiring more university ambassadors for the spring semester and needs your help recruiting the best representatives to put in front of visitors during admissions events.
Please use this form to submit any names that come to mind!
