Be sure to take note of these upcoming Bruin Store events and deadlines:
Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.
The USPS has announced an 8% transportation-related price increase for packages (not stamps) starting on April 26. If you plan to send out packages, you can avoid this price increase by sending them before finals week.
Questions? Contact Jered McConaughey at jmcconaughey@georgefox.edu.
Join us in Hadlock from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) for the inaugural Kinesiology Clash, a charity event to raise money for a selected nonprofit. This year, we are sponsoring FYR Rebuilt.
We’ll be hosting competitions in variations of basketball, cornhole, disc golf, and pickleball. Come by and compete to win, or cheer on others!
The first 15 to register here get a free T-shirt. We will also be selling raffle tickets ($1 for one; $4 for five) for some great prizes from local merchants.
Can’t make it to the Clash and still want to donate? You can do so here.
Questions? Contact Heather Ricks at hricks@georgefox.edu.
Between now and the end of finals week, Mail Services is collecting extra boxes to help pack up dorm rooms. If you have extra-large boxes, please donate them to us. If you are in need of boxes, feel free to stop by and ask.
Questions? Contact Jered McConaughey at jmcconaughey@georgefox.edu.
Come and join in our annual celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday! We’ll gather in the amphitheatre at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, to enjoy performances of scenes, soliloquies, and sonnets by the Bard of Stratford-upon-Avon!
Enjoy some snacks, hot drinks and beautiful words, or sign up to perform yourself! Be sure to wear layers, and bring a chair or blanket to sit on. In the event of rain, the event will be moved indoors to Wood-Mar Auditorium.
Questions? Contact Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.
Come join us for Quaker Worship tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the chapel for a time of sacramental waiting on the present Christ as we gather in his name.
Rachel Winslow will be opening the meeting with a reading from Scripture, and at 11:30 Paul Anderson will turn the pages of The Saint John’s Bible, commenting briefly on monarch butterflies and Mark 16, and Pentecost in Acts 2.
Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.
It’s time for the last major event of the year for the climbing wall! Medieval Climbs is a take on our annual Spring Bouldering Competition, and is now open for registration. The event will be held this Friday, April 17, with options for different sessions throughout the day.
Routes are set for all skill levels, and there will be winners in all skill categories. No experience is required to participate. We will have themed food, drinks, decor and games for all competitors!
Registration is free, so sign up now using this link.
Questions? Contact Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu.
Our next “Cooking with Class” is going to be a flour-filled good time! Join us on Tuesday, May 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 and 102 to learn how to make gnocchi, Sardinia style.
This is a fully hands-on experience where you make your meal and eat it too! With a selection of savory sauces and expert tips, you’ll leave with a new skill and a very happy stomach.
Only 20 spots are available, so be one of the first 20 people to sign up by May 1!
Questions? Contact Miriam Lacy at mlacy@georgefox.edu.
This Friday, April 17, is the last day to register for the May Deep Dive Faculty Retreat at Twin Rocks Friends Camp. The Deep Dive offers the opportunity to work on a project, delve into research, or dedicate time to a course in a serene and inspiring environment.
In addition to solo work, you can collaborate, rest, and play with your colleagues. For a more reflective experience, a self-guided spiritual retreat is also available.
The retreat will start Monday, May 11 (4 p.m. check-in) and end Thursday, May 14 (9 a.m. check-out). There is no cost to attend!
Click here to register.
Questions? Contact Michelle Kang at mkang@georgefox.edu.
The university community is invited to join us for an all-worship chapel tomorrow (Tuesday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
Join us as we are led by our worship choir and worship bands. All are welcome, and there’s chapel credit available for students.
See you there! Contact Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Department of Human Services (DHS) representatives will be at the Bruin Community Pantry this Thursday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist people with signing up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly known as food stamps).
No appointment is required. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
Representatives will be on campus on the first and third Thursdays of each month.
Please note: While DHS has indicated their intention to attend, their participation is ultimately managed and provided by their office. If DHS is unable to attend on the scheduled day and time, this is outside of our control.
We’re always looking to better our offerings at UREC and Hadlock, and your input is a huge help. Click here to fill out a feedback form and give us your opinions.
Once your feedback is in, you’ll officially be in the running to win one of three $50 gift cards!
Questions? Contact Kelsey Cantrell at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.
The Chehalem Symphony, Chehalem Chorus, and George Fox University choirs invite you to their Spring Concert, Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem. This combined performance will feature the student winners of the Concerto and Aria Competition, Maxwell Ball (tenor) and Michaela Gaines (trumpet).
There will be two performances: Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m.
George Fox students can attend for free, and employees receive two complimentary tickets by entering their George Fox email address when making reservations.
Reserve your tickets online, over the phone, or in person at the performing arts office in Ross 200. Tickets will also be available at the venue beginning one hour before each performance.
For more information, contact the Box Office at 503-554-3400 or boxoffice@georgefox.edu.
As we head into Week 14, many students are feeling the pressure of upcoming finals. You can help them transition from passive reviewing to active mastery by sharing research-backed strategies. If you notice students struggling to connect with the material or expressing exam anxiety, consider pointing them toward the “Test Prep Like a Champ” framework.
Key concepts you can share with your students:
Download this Test Prep Like a Champ Flyer to share with your classes, and direct students to the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for one-on-one academic coaching and writing support.
Contact Heather Harney, assistant director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at hharney@georgefox.edu.
Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, also known as Awards Chapel!
Please join us Tuesday, April 21, at 10:50 a.m. in the chapel as we celebrate our faculty award winners and the upcoming end of the academic year!
We’ll have a time of worship, hear from President Baker and Joseph Clair, associate provost for the Division of Humanities & Honors, and present faculty awards. Faculty winners of the Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, Outstanding Service, and Outstanding Faith and Integration awards will be announced.
Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!
Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Alpha Psi Omega and the theatre department invite you to a night (or a matinee!) of student-directed one-act plays. The triple feature of Art in a Safe Space (directed by Kinsey Burke), Bitten (directed by Jonathan Beals), and The Door (directed by Atalia Fisher) will make you laugh and keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
These Second Stage shows run for one hour, and will be presented on Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium, located on the third floor of EHS. No ticket is required for entry, and admission is free. See you there!
Please note that Second Stage performances are NOT intended for young audiences.
Questions? Contact Kylie Russell at krussell23@georgefox.edu.
Department of Human Services (DHS) representatives will be at the Bruin Community Pantry on Thursday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist people with signing up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly known as food stamps).
No appointment is required. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
Representatives will be on campus on the first and third Thursdays of each month.
Please note: While DHS has indicated their intention to attend, their participation is ultimately managed and provided by their office. If DHS is unable to attend on the scheduled day and time, this is outside of our control.
Explore stunning historic and distinctive homes in Newberg during the annual Solid Foundations Tour on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This self-guided tour benefits Yamhill County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) during Child Abuse Prevention Month, supporting trained advocates who speak up for vulnerable children in the courtroom and community.
The 2026 tour begins at the Chehalem Cultural Center and invites you to discover the craftsmanship and history behind Newberg’s most unique spaces. A major highlight of this year’s event is a rare look inside the historic Baird House on Franklin Street, a beautifully restored 1888 landmark and the current residence of Robin Baker, president of George Fox University.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate our community’s remarkable architecture while helping to create a solid foundation for local children in need. For more information and to view the historic home locations, click here.
Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.
The Office of Academic Affairs is still looking for several volunteers for spring undergraduate commencement on Saturday, May 2, and we are asking for “all-community” participation.
There will be two separate ceremonies again this year, with the schedule as follows:
Volunteers are vital to the smooth execution of the day’s events and help make the day memorable for our graduates and their guests. This event is so much fun, and it could not happen without you!
Please sign up for a time to serve in one of the two ceremonies. All who volunteer will receive an additional day of vacation time. If you sign up for both ceremonies, lunch will be provided too.
Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve! Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Do you have food and kitchenware you do not want to pack when you leave for the summer? Help support your peers by donating to the Bruin Community Pantry!
Here is how you can contribute before the semester ends.
What to Donate
Where & When
Drop off your donations at the Bruin Community Pantry by Friday, April 28.
If you have questions, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
