Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Jay Miller will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.
Please reach out to Jay at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Want to be part of a fun show? Consider performing in our stunning amphitheater this August in the Department of Performing Arts’ production of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.
Auditions are open to George Fox students, employees, alumni and community members who are high school age and older! They will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in five-minute audition slots. Rehearsals will begin in late July. You can sign up for a time slot here.
For more information, email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.
Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, aka Awards Convocation Chapel!
Please join us tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium as we celebrate the upcoming end of the academic year! We’ll have a time of worship; hear from our speaker, Dr. Brian Doak, professor of biblical studies and VP of George Fox Digital; and present the 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!
Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Your generosity can make a real difference in the lives of students! The Bruin Community Pantry is a vital resource providing support to students in need, and we’re making it even easier for you to contribute.
During finals week, the Bruin Community Pantry will accept non-perishable food, clothing, and any kitchen items you don’t wish to take back home!
Use Your Unused Flex Points to Give Back
Have leftover flex points at the end of the semester? Now you can easily turn them into support for the Bruin Community Pantry by using them to purchase non-perishable food items at the Makers Market or Bridge Cafe.
You can drop these items off any time during the hours of operation listed on the website.
Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
It’s that time of year again! If you’ve got aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, then this announcement is for you!
George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic May 8 through June 13!
We will serve clients with a variety of needs, including relief from general aches and pains, chronic conditions, sports injuries, orthopedic surgery recovery, balance and fall concerns, concussion management, neurological conditions, vestibular issues, general deconditioning, pediatric care, cardiovascular support, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage!
Please fill out this Google Form and you will be contacted for scheduling. Thank you!
Please contact Catherine Cieslak (PT, DPT) at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.
Come to a painting party and drink Kenyan tea while supporting the nursing department’s summer serve trip to Kenya. Learn to paint a Kenyan landscape scene on Sunday, April 27, at 3:30 p.m. in Hoover 203.
All painting supplies are included in the price ($30 per person), which you can pay at the class time in cash or online. Please sign up here. Bring your friends and come explore your artistic side! No prior painting experience is necessary.
Contant Stephanie Matthew at smatthew@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
The Department of Art and Design’s thesis exhibitions open this Monday, April 21! Come see the exhibitions of George Fox seniors all around Newberg this month.
Mark your calendars for the following opportunities to engage with the artists during their talks and receptions. Exhibitions will be held at the Chehalem Cultural Center, George Fox’s Lindgren Gallery, and George Fox’s Minthorne Gallery. Make sure to see them all before they close!
The Roundtable Conversations, where artists converse about the relationships between each other’s works and their contexts, will be recorded live and published as listening guides available for the duration of the exhibition.
If you have any questions, please contact Seth Van Der Eems at svandereems@georgefox.edu or Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.
Do you like to be entertained and support your friends? The Fox Film Festival is your event! Come join us for a night of friends, fun and films. There are two nights of the festival, and the same films will be shown at each. On Saturday, April 26, we’ll host an awards ceremony following the viewings.
Here is the schedule:
Our cinematic arts students have been hard at work all year creating short films in a variety of courses. The films fall into several categories, including live action, animated, fresh film (made by first-year students), narrative, documentary/nonfiction, as well as some featured alumni films!
Come out on one or both of the nights to support your fellow Bruins on our last weekend of the semester. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Fox Film Festival email at filmfestival@georgefox.edu. Can’t wait to see you all there!
Join the Fencing Club tomorrow (Saturday) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the Hadlock basketball court for arrow tag, a game where you shoot opponents with foam arrows.
No prior experience is necessary; we are a beginner-friendly club. We recommend you wear athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. All are welcome!
Reach out to Ashley Sills at asills21@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join the George Fox Rocket Team in watching Apollo 10 1/2, an animated movie based in the Apollo space program era, tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. in EHS 102. There will be pizza and drinks provided, so bring a friend and come hungry!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Austin Bennett at abennett20@georgefox.edu.
Sign up for the end-of-year Super Smash Bros. tournament, hosted by the George Fox esports team tomorrow (Saturday) at 1 p.m. No entry fee or previous experience is required; just come down to the esports arena in Wheeler 208 for a day of fun and competition! All are welcome! Register here.
Reach out to Bradley Thurber at bthurber@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
Research shows that the way we eat our meals can play an important role in our overall health. By elevating your awareness and being intentional, you can develop a sustainable and balanced approach to nutrition.
Here are some ways you can transform your meals into experiences that nourish your mind and body, setting you up for a lifetime of healthy eating.
Ready to extend mindfulness beyond the main course? The Wellness Committee invites you to explore these resources on regrowing vegetables in the kitchen and repurposing food scraps for delightful meals, snacks and seasonings. Enjoy!
Be a part of an exciting event, and see that special student graduate!
We are still looking for several volunteers to serve as ushers at the undergraduate commencement on Saturday, May 3, at 3 p.m. Come help us take tickets at the gate, hand out programs, direct graduates’ families and friends to their seats, and make graduation a special event for everyone!
Please sign up to serve in the ceremony. All who volunteer to participate as ushers will receive a $50 gift card for each ceremony they assist with! 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.
Faculty and staff: Please join us for a “Lunch and Learn” event with our Title IX coordinator, Ann James, who will be visiting campus at noon on Tuesday, April 22.
Bring your lunch and join us for a live update and Q&A session in Canyon Commons to learn how to better serve our students who might be facing sexual harassment, discrimination or assault.
Reach out to Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Select clothing and gift items are on sale at the Bruin Bookstore for 30% off; select Hydroflasks are 50% off. This event is going on now (in-store and online) and will end on Tuesday, April 22.
Please join us for a farewell celebration in honor of Todd Curtis today (Thursday) from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Maker Hub.
All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend and wish Todd well in his future endeavors. We will be serving cake and refreshments. We hope to see you there!
As Easter approaches, the university community is welcome to reflect on the death and sacrifice of Jesus at a special concert, “The Way of the Cross,” at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Bauman Auditorium.
Special guest soloists Richard Zeller and Susan Buehler will join the university’s Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra in performing Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. The performance, featuring more than 150 singers, is contemplative, reflecting on the death of Christ, how we live, the death that is to follow, and the promise of heaven.
George Fox students and employees may receive one free ticket per person. Additional tickets may be purchased here. Come join us in contemplating the sacrifice Jesus made for us.
Reach out to Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu with any questions.
During this Holy Week, come help build a community garden at the Newberg Peace Park that will help supply the Bruin Community Pantry with fresh produce. Here’s when you can help:
Please note: The GPS location for the Newberg Peace Park service opportunity is taking people to the wrong location. Please use the address 501 Mission Drive in Newberg. The garden is located behind the First Presbyterian Church.
Reach out to Holly Shelton at hshelton@georgefox.edu with any questions.
As a reminder, IT will be initiating OS and software updates on all university-owned Macs, PCs and iPads. Regular and timely updates are crucial and required to ensure stability, security and optimal performance. This will be a continuous ongoing effort.
Important Details:
During the update process, your device may:
Once the updates are complete, your device will be restored to its normal state.
Questions? Contact the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu for assistance.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and support for these required updates.
Encourage your students to stop by the ARC’s “Study Sundae” session tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. in the Gulley lobby. This event offers students a chance to connect with ARC consultants, gather test prep resources, and pick up helpful study tips—all alongside free ice cream.
It’s a great way for students to jumpstart their finals prep in a fun, supportive environment.
