What better way to celebrate your return to campus than a giant open gym! Come to Hadlock this Sunday, Jan. 11, for a night of open-gym activities, tournaments and top-rope climbing between 5 and 8 p.m.
The courts will be set up for volleyball, basketball, Spikeball and cornhole, while the climbing wall will feature new routes for you to try out.
Please note the schedule change in the Hadlock Student Center for this weekend. We will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 10 p.m.
We return to regular Hadlock hours this Monday.
Start off your spring semester with a time of worship this Sunday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Everyone is welcome! Chapel credit will be offered for those who attend. See you there!
University Recreation is super excited to have all of you back. We want to inform you about the awesome GroupX fitness classes we are offering this spring semester. Take a look …
Use this link to find all of these classes and more on IMLeagues.
We can’t wait to see you in Hadlock this semester!
Did you miss the Resonate Conference this fall? Catch the speakers on George Fox Talks! You can find episodes featuring special guests Tyler Stanton, Meghan Sullivan and Andy Crouch on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music.
The library is pleased to deliver library materials for faculty with offices on the Newberg campus. Library materials must be signed for by the faculty member or persons authorized to sign. Fill out the request form here.
If you have questions, contact Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu.
Newberg faculty are invited to submit requests for spring semester course reserves. To place a request, please fill out and submit the reserve forms here.
If you have any questions, please contact coursereserves@georgefox.edu, or call Sarah Willhite at 503-554-2412.
A George Fox Young Life group is seeking a volunteer leader who is out of college and is familiar with Young Life. This person should be willing to invest in the lives of college students, as the role involves building relationships, helping plan and lead weekly club gatherings on campus, and walking alongside students as they explore life and faith.
If you are relational, dependable, and have a heart for mentoring college students (approximately five hours per week), we’d love to connect. Contact Melissa Horton at info.newbergyounglife@gmail.
Following are the spring semester hours for the Bruin Community Pantry.
Grab & Go Only:
Pantry Hours:
For more information, check out the website!
Invest in your future self! We still have a few exclusive one-on-one consultation spots available on Tuesday, Jan. 13, with our dedicated Nationwide retirement specialist, Phillip Carbajal.
This is a fantastic opportunity to move past the “one-size-fits-all” advice and get personalized, private answers to your specific retirement questions – no matter what stage of your career you are in. Click here to secure your time slot and see Phillip’s full consultation schedule for the spring semester.
As the seasons shift and daylight decreases, many people notice changes in their mood or energy, with feelings of fatigue, trouble sleeping, or less enjoyment in everyday activities. For some, these may be signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression linked to seasonal changes.
In an upcoming webinar, hosted by Dawn St. Aubyn, LCSW, we’ll break down what SAD is, who it affects, and how to recognize the symptoms. We’ll also share coping strategies and helpful resources to support your well-being throughout the darker months.
Webinar details
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 21
Time: 11-11:45 a.m.
Register today at this link.
All are invited to the 2026 Martin Luther King Day event at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St., in Newberg) on Monday, Jan. 19. The event is being co-sponsored by the center and the George Fox Office of Inclusive Excellence.
The program centers around Dr. King’s “The Other America” speech, given at Stanford University in 1967, and includes music from George Fox students and a performance by a local dance troupe.
After the program, attendees will be invited to participate in:
The free program will begin at 6 p.m., with the activities scheduled to begin around 7 p.m.
Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu for more information.
Did you know about FOX Fridays at the Friendsview Resale Store? Swing by Friendsview Manor (1301 E. Fulton St.) to find some great deals.
The store is open Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. George Fox students receive 50% off all purchases (must present their ID to receive the discount). You can get directions to the store at the front desk.
Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.
For the spring semester, the Bruin Community Pantry is looking for volunteers during the following days and times:
If you are interested and available during any of these times, please complete this volunteer form.
Then, please make an appointment with Jere Witherspoon for volunteer orientation using this link.
Please contact Jere if you have any questions, at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.
The Office of Spiritual Life is looking for staff and faculty members to participate in the SpiL Mentoring Program this spring.
This program provides an opportunity for students to have meaningful conversations about faith and life while receiving encouragement and support from a George Fox staff or faculty member. Students in the program will be matched with a dedicated mentor, with whom they will have weekly meetings lasting approximately one hour, spanning a duration of eight weeks within the semester.
The program begins the week of Jan. 26 and ends the week of March 16.
To support you in your mentoring role, we will provide a booklet with weekly suggested spiritual formation practices for you to engage in with your mentee. Additionally, there will be a training session prior to the start of the program to ensure you feel prepared and equipped.
We are looking for staff and faculty who would like to serve as mentors. If you are interested, please fill out this application by Friday, Jan. 16. Your involvement will make a meaningful impact on our students’ lives!
The Office of Spiritual Life is looking for staff and faculty members to participate in the SpiL Mentoring Program this spring.
This program provides an opportunity for students to have meaningful conversations about faith and life while receiving encouragement and support from a George Fox staff or faculty member. Students in the program will be matched with a dedicated mentor, with whom they will have weekly meetings lasting approximately one hour, spanning a duration of eight weeks within the semester.
The program begins the week of Jan. 26 and ends the week of March 16.
To support you in your mentoring role, we will provide a booklet with weekly suggested spiritual formation practices for you to engage in with your mentee. Additionally, there will be a training session prior to the start of the program to ensure you feel prepared and equipped.
We are looking for staff and faculty who would like to serve as mentors. If you are interested, please fill out this application by Friday, Jan. 16. Your involvement will make a meaningful impact on our students’ lives!
The Office of Spiritual Life would like to invite students and employees to join together for a day of service, learning and reflection. The event is set for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Fill out this form to register. Undergraduate students who participate will be eligible for elective chapel credit.
Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any follow-up questions.
The Office of People and Culture is sending out compensation update emails soon. These messages will contain a PDF attachment. Because phishing scams often use salary updates as a trick to get your password, please take a moment to verify the message is safe.
If you are unsure if a message is legitimate, please contact the Service Desk before opening the attachment. We can be reached at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.
The IT department is selling used Macs, PCs and Chromebooks at the Service Desk (Stevens Center, third floor) on a first-come, first-served basis. The sale runs through tomorrow (Friday).
Condition: Devices are factory reset to the highest compatible OS and sold “as-is” with no IT support or warranty. Best for basic web browsing and streaming.
For more details, visit this website or contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu.
The finance office will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 5 for Christmas break. Deposits that need to have a December 2025 date must be brought to the finance office no later than 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for January 2026.
Please note: The finance office is now located at 1515 Portland Road (a.k.a. “Sleep Center”).
Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to go to the bank. If you are taking extra time off during the Christmas/New Year holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.
If you have any questions about deposits, please use our new email (deposits@georgefox.edu) or contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173.
Thank you, and have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
