Please join us in the Stevens Center Atrium to honor the retirement of our beloved and longtime professor, Dr. Gary Tandy.
The celebration will be held Thursday, April 9, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Use this link to share a written memory, kind words, a video message, or a photo!
Questions? Contact Nathan Goodman at ngoodman22@georgefox.edu.
We are committed to strengthening the military-connected community here at George Fox. This includes our veterans, active duty members, Guard/Reserve, and military families. To do that well, we want to create events and resources that truly matter to you.
Will you help us build the right things? We’ve created this brief survey to learn what draws you to events, what support you need, and where the current gaps are. Your feedback will directly shape our upcoming programs and initiatives.
Thank you for your time and for helping us build a more meaningful community for our military-connected Bruins.
Please do not hesitate to contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
The Bruin Store’s adjusted hours for spring break will be:
Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.
The Bruin Store will be closing at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) to continue with updating our store systems.
Thanks for your understanding! Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.
We have a busy April season coming up! Please place your catering orders as early as possible so we can ensure everything you need is available.
Not quite ready to submit your order? No problem! Simply use the “Save the Date” function on Catertrax. This allows us to plan staffing in advance and better support your event.
Thank you for helping us make your events successful! Questions? Contact catering@georgefox.edu.
The Pre-College Summer Institute is a college immersive experience for high schoolers who have completed at least one year of high school. Students will stay overnight in the dorms, take classes during the day, and have evening activities available with other students. Visit this website for more information and to register your high schooler.
If you are a part of the George Fox community, use one of these discounts:
Questions? Contact summercamps@georgefox.edu.
Learn the basics at a Medicare 101 webinar tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 p.m. It is provided by the Providence Health Plan, and will teach you the basics of Medicare. You will be able to ask any questions you may have.
Topics covered will include:
These meetings are about an hour in length, depending on questions. This is not a sales meeting, and there is there no obligation or pressure to enroll.
Click here to register. For additional dates and times of upcoming webinars, visit this webpage.
Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.
Micro-practices are small, intentional actions – often taking just a few seconds to a few minutes – that help regulate the brain and nervous system throughout the workday. Rather than waiting until stress builds or burnout sets in, these brief resets can interrupt the body’s stress response and restore focus, clarity, and emotional balance.
Research shows that even short “micro-breaks” can reduce fatigue, improve cognitive performance, and increase overall well-being when used consistently.
Incorporating micro-practices into your daily routine is simple and effective. Examples include taking a few deep breaths between meetings, noticing and releasing tension in your body, stepping away from your screen for a brief reset, or naming what you’re feeling to reduce overwhelm.
These small habits may seem minor, but over time they build resilience, support nervous system regulation, and help you stay more present and productive at work. The key is consistency – regular, brief moments of reset can have a powerful cumulative impact on both mental health and performance.
For additional micro practices, click here. Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.
The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed during spring break, March 23 through March 27. We will open again on Monday, March 30.
For more information, check out our website. Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.
Physical therapy faculty and Care Team member Tess Swake will be presenting on sexual anatomy and health in a lunch and learn event, “Own Your Anatomy: Your Body, Your Health,” on Thursday, April 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 102.
This is an important but sensitive subject, and we want you to have freedom to ask your most pressing questions in a safe and anonymous way. What is it you want to know? Fill out this form to submit questions.
We cannot guarantee that all submissions will be answered, but please leave your question here and Tess will do her best to answer during her talk.
If you have any other questions, contact her at tswake@georgefox.edu.
The Give Day 2026 toolkit is officially live and ready for you to use. George Fox Give Day is coming up on Thursday, April 9, and we need your help to spread the word and rally our community. This toolkit is packed with everything you need to participate and share the excitement.
Don’t wait—click here to access the toolkit and start helping us reach our goals today!
If you have any questions about how to get involved, please reach out to Kelton Hedstrom at khedstrom@georgefox.edu.
The Community Life Fund has been incredibly popular this year! Because so many students have utilized the fund, we have reached our limit and can no longer accept new requests for the remainder of the school year.
Already submitted a request? Don’t worry: If you’ve been approved or are waiting on a reimbursement, you’re still set.
Keep an eye on your inbox for a few minor changes to our forms. We appreciate your patience while we work through the final paperwork! If you need anything, feel free to contact Janessa Antemann at slctreasurer@georgefox.edu.
Please be aware of the Hadlock Student Center’s adjusted hours over spring break:
Questions? Contact Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.
Join us today (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for Quaker worship in the chapel, where Fred Gregory will be opening the meeting with a reading from Scripture. SPIL credit will be available.
At 11:30 a.m., Paul Anderson will conduct a turning of the page of The Saint John’s Bible, moving from Donald Jackson’s painting of “John the Baptist” in Mark 1 to his painting of “The Crucifixion” in Luke 23.
Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.
The Office of Inclusive Excellence is excited to welcome former employee and George Fox alumnus Jesse Cetz to speak on campus today (Tuesday) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.
Jesse is now a marriage and family therapist at Vista Counseling & Wellness and will be sharing how to have healthy boundaries and navigate difficult conversations. This seminar is open to all faculty, staff and students.
Regardless of your relationship status, join us for a deep dive into honoring self and others through meaningful conversation and boundaries.
Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Need a quick dinner after St. Patrick’s Day? Order Panda Express online tomorrow (Wednesday) with the fundraising code 9013745 at checkout, and 28% of all sales will be donated to the doctor of physical therapy program’s service trip to Uganda.
This is a nationwide online-only fundraiser, so please tell any friends and family about it so they can contribute too. Every order counts!
Questions? Contact Evan Robinson at evanr24@georgefox.edu.
Join the Kyrie Orthodox Student Club for Vespers this evening (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 208. This liturgical evening prayer service is open to the campus community. It will be said in honor of St. Patrick.
Questions? Contact Dana Robinson at danar@georgefox.edu.
Please check out our hours going into and coming out of spring break for all locations.
Friday, March 20
Canyon Commons: Normal hours for breakfast and lunch
Dinner: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Bridge Cafe: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Maker’s Market: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 21
Brunch: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Dinner: Closed
Sunday, March 22 through Saturday, March 28: Closed
Sunday, March 29
Brunch: Closed
Dinner 5 to 7:30 p.m.
You can see the hours on our website or our Instagram, @bonappetitgfu. Questions? Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.
You are invited to join the excitement of spring commencement as a volunteer! We are looking for several volunteers to serve as ushers at spring undergraduate commencement on Saturday, May 2. There will be two separate ceremonies again this year.
The schedule is as follows:
This format allows a more personalized and celebratory atmosphere for our graduates and their families, and like last year, we are calling for “all-community” participation. What a thrill it is to see graduates, their families, and friends come together to celebrate!
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 could not happen without you!
Please sign up for a time to serve. All who volunteer to participate as ushers will receive a $50 gift card for each ceremony they assist with! Sign up for both ceremonies and lunch will also be provided.
Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve! Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Please join us for a BruinBuy roundtable today (Tuesday)! We are here to support you. Please bring your questions, comments and ideas.
Today’s roundtable will meet in the Millage (Finance) Building from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu or Dilva Manzo at dmanzo@georgefox.edu.
