Would you like to help us chaperone a dance at OMSI? If so, sign up to be a chaperone at OMSI for our Sadie Hawkins dance tomorrow (Saturday). If interested, please complete this form.
If you have any questions, please contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Portland Seminary Spring Conference, featuring renowned theologian and author Dr. Andrew Root.
We would be honored to have you join our students, alumni, university leaders and church partners for this vital conversation on leadership, discipleship and ministry in a secular age. The conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Grace Chapel, locatedat 27501 S.W. Parkway Ave., in Wilsonville.
The theme of this year’s conference is “The Church in a Secular Age.” In a time of institutional strain and declining engagement, pastors and congregations are facing a profound identity crisis. Many find it challenging to even imagine God within the “immanent frame” of our modern era.
Dr. Root will peer beneath the symptoms of decline, offering critical examination and powerful theological insights for leaders seeking to establish new footing when belief in transcendence is no longer an assumed reality.
The cost is $15 for in-person attendance (this includes lunch). You may also attend online via Zoom. There is no cost for online participation.
Click here to register. If you have any questions, contact Mollie Henkelman at mhenkelman@georgefox.edu.
Join us for to learn more about how to use AI. We’re offering weekly workshops on using Gemini AI in our everyday work and academic processes.
Whether you are just starting or progressing to the next level, bring your laptop and spend a little time to focus on learning what you can do with the Gemini tools already available. Use this form to sign up for the topics that you are interested in.
We will have four sessions, twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, with a different topic each week. Sessions are designed to help you get started, show you what is available to take it to the next level, and show you what is possible with AI.
The topics are:
You can sign up for one or more sessions, or all of them.
Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions, or check the IT AI website.
Come to a Community Conversation about ICE in Newberg on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 2. Join us for the opportunity to listen to other points of view and share your thoughts about competing visions for local responses to immigration enforcement.
By participating in community dialogue, you get the chance to learn to better understand different views, help others better understand your views, and build connections across divisions that will help our community build better outcomes.
For more information, contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.
Please help us keep our to-go program available for everyone! When you’re not using your green container, return it to receive your carabiner. Turning them in helps us keep the program running smoothly for all.
Need to return your (empty) green container between meal periods? Stop by the Bridge Cafe, Maker’s Market, or the Bon Appetit office in Canyon Commons to get your carabiner.
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.
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.
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.
The Department of Mathematics invites the community to a research seminar presented by faculty candidate Heidi Benham.
Taking place tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in EHS 102, the session will feature a presentation on “Reverse Mathematics: Working Backwards from Theorems to Axioms.” All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend this open event to meet Benham and engage with her work.
Questions? Contact Hannah Greene at hgreene@georgefox.edu.
Would you like to help us chaperone a dance at OMSI? If so, sign up to be a chaperone at OMSI for our Sadie Hawkins dance on Saturday, Feb. 21. If interested, please complete this form.
If you have any questions, please contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.
A new year is a perfect time to reset routines and focus on what helps you feel your best, both now and in the future. Preventive care is one of the simplest ways to support your overall health and well-being.
Preventive care isn’t just about addressing health concerns; it’s also about maintaining your health over time. Regular checkups, screenings, and conversations with your provider help you stay informed, manage risk factors, and make confident decisions about your physical and mental health.
Here are some preventive care resources to support your health:
Ready to take action? Schedule an appointment with your Primary Care Provider (PCP) to take the next step.
Have questions or need assistance? Call Providence Health Plan customer service at 503-574-7500 or 800-878-4445 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) for Quaker Worship in the university chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting on the Divine Word for our lives. Dwight Kimberly, professor of biology emeritus, will be opening the time with a reading from Scripture. All are welcome!
SPiL credit will be available.
Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.
The admissions office is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year, and we need your help spreading the word!
We are looking for highly motivated students interested in representing George Fox to prospective students and families. An internship in the admissions office provides the invaluable opportunity to develop public speaking skills, critical thinking, customer service, data organization, task management, and so much more.
We have found that a student is more likely to apply if they are personally recommended by a staff or faculty member that knows them. With that in mind, please submit any recommendations using this form, or send a personal email to a student encouraging them to apply using this link.
Please note that these students will not only represent George Fox, but also the different programs they are involved in!
Questions? Email Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.
Turning off iCloud Private Relay is a common move if you’re finding that certain websites aren’t loading correctly or if your network speed feels a bit throttled. The process varies slightly depending on whether you’re on a mobile device or a Mac.
On iPhone or iPad:
On Mac (macOS):
Note: Turning off Private Relay means Safari will no longer mask your IP address, allowing websites and your ISP to see your general location and browsing activity again.
Questions? Contact Amy Yates at ayates@georgefox.edu.
The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for a volunteer on Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m. If you’re interested in this service opportunity, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.
Doctor of Physical Therapy students are conducting research related to the role of the arms in helping older adults get up from the floor.
To participate in our study, you must:
You must NOT have a diagnosis of a neurological condition, unstable chest pain, a total joint replacement or other major surgery in the last six months, or a concussion in the last three months.
You must also NOT experience vertigo or dizziness regularly in the last couple of weeks, or have an amputated limb, severe pain in your body, restrictions on putting weight through your arms or leg, or have or a current illness or health issues that would make performing physical activities unsafe.
If you’re interested in participating and meet the above criteria, you would come to the university’s Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where we would ask you to sign an informed consent form, answer questions on a questionnaire, perform a short mental status examination, walk 15 feet, and have your vitals (blood pressure, heart rate) taken. Depending on your responses to these assessments, you may or may not be eligible for the study.
If you’re eligible, you will continue the single testing session that will last up to one hour. During the testing session you will be asked to answer additional questions and get up from the floor multiple times, first without using your arms, and then using one of your arms on an elevated surface.
We may ask you to change into clothing necessary for the study if you are already dressed in spandex shorts or leggings, a sleeveless shirt, athletic shoes that do not cover the ankles, and short socks.
You will not be paid for participating or reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to/from the university’s campus. You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.
If interested, please contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2463. Available appointments are limited to Thursday afternoons/evenings.
Jason Brumitt and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Spring Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Jeongah Kim, PhD, professor of social work and winner of the 2024-25 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker. Her lecture is titled, “Beyond the Binary: Bridging the Science-Faith Divide through Philosophy.”
In our modern professions, we are often forced into a false choice: the objective data of science or the personal conviction of faith. This “Two Truths” split creates a fragmentation that limits our ability to understand the world and help others. Professor Kim will share how she uses the often “hidden” third tool, philosophy, to bridge and heal this divide in her teaching and research.
Please join us as she illustrates how a balanced epistemology can unite two different ways of knowing: science and religion. By reclaiming philosophy as God-given wisdom, Professor Kim bridges a gap, bringing real healing, justice, and transformation.
The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided (including pizza supplied by Dr. Kim’s Templeton Religion Trust grant). We hope you can support Jeongah by attending.
Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Campus offices will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open.
The Bruin Store will also be closed on Friday.
Please help us keep our to-go program available for everyone! When you’re not using your green container, return it to receive your carabiner. Turning them in helps us keep the program running smoothly for all.
If you need to return your empty green container between meal periods, you can stop by the Bridge Cafe, Maker’s Market, or the Bon Appetit office in Canyon Commons to get your carabiner.
Questions? Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.
Today (Thursday) is the final day to register your department, team, or program for Give Day 2026. Please complete the registration form to ensure your cause is featured!
For any last-minute questions, reach out to Kelton Hedstrom at khedstrom@georgefox.edu.
If an emergency happened today, would you know exactly what to do? Beyond simply reacting to a crisis, true security is built through everyday habits that protect us and our community.
With that said, we invite you to join us for the Campus Safety Fair on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 to transform your perspective on “Everyday Safety – Caring for Our Community.”
This is a great opportunity to bring your coworkers and students to learn something new through interactive sessions with top-tier experts, including Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVFR), Newberg Police, Yamhill County Emergency Management, and the SAIF Corporation.
Experience hands-on self-defense techniques from Impact Performance Defense, and connect with our own Title IX team, kinesiology department, Campus Public Safety, Disability & Accessibility Services, and the safety, wellness, and emergency response committees.
Also, don’t miss a chance to enter a drawing for various prizes and giveaways while gaining the essential resources and peace of mind necessary to foster a healthier, more resilient university environment.
Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar.
Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.
C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential voices of the 20th century, yet vast areas of his thought and legacy remain unexplored.
Building on the extraordinary momentum of our inaugural gathering, George Fox is hosting the 2026 Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference Sept. 24-27. This event will convene the world’s leading scholars and the next generation of thinkers for four days of cutting-edge research and imaginative engagement.
Scholars are invited to submit anonymous proposals of 300 to 500 words by March 31, 2026. Proposals should be for 20-minute papers in one of the six categories of our general theme “the undiscovered C.S. Lewis”:
Acceptable submissions include, but are not limited to, the following disciplines: history, biography, literature, philosophy, theology, apologetics, ethics, political science, natural sciences, cultural studies, and rhetoric.
Proposals not specifically focused on Lewis but advancing scholarship on other Inklings or related writers are also welcome.
As a public-facing academic conference, we invite papers that are scholarly but accessible to a wider public audience. Submissions are welcome from scholars at every career stage, and limited scholarships (free conference registrations) are available for students or independent scholars with accepted papers.
Email submissions for peer-review consideration to undiscoveredlewis@georgefox.edu by the March 31 deadline. Please anonymize your submission.
Questions or inquiries prior to submission regarding the suitability of proposals may be directed to professor Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.
