The Academic Resource Center (ARC) opens in week two of the spring semester. To schedule an appointment, please go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at the_arc@georgefox.edu, stop by the office in the Murdock Library, or call us at 503-554-2449 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Bruin Store will be open tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. to welcome new students and their families to campus.
Please stop by to say hello and pick up whatever you need, books or supplies. Remember that you can order ahead online at georgefoxshop.com and pick up your order at the store.
The bookstore looks forward to another successful term for students and staff.
The timeline and project process for requesting print and graphic services through MarCom has been updated, as well as the Google form for requests. You can view the changes here.
Notable changes:
Contact Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
The ordering process for placing business cards, name badges and stationery orders through B&B Print Source has changed. You can review the changes, see the guidelines, and access the ordering link by visiting the Marketing Communications website here.
Contact Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Want to sell your home? Gain an overview of the top-10 things a home seller should do in a Canopy webinar scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11.
Learn the secrets to preparing your home to create a great first impression. Plus, learn about your Employee Home Ownership Program, its benefits and how it can save you money.
Interested in an enriching and soul-stirring weekend at the Oregon Coast reflecting on the profound ideas of C.S. Lewis’s book The Four Loves?
During the weekend of Feb. 2-4 at Twin Rocks Friends Camp, our own Dr. Jason Lepojärvi will be leading engaging talks on fundamental questions about love: What exactly is love? Are there really “four” loves? Are genuine friendships possible between women and men? What are the dangers of love? What exactly is “Christian love”?
Reserve your spot for a journey into love’s complexities and the teachings of C.S. Lewis, deepening your understanding of Christian love and forging new friendships at this unforgettable “Seminar by the Sea.” George Fox employees can receive a 10% discount for registration using the code GFU_Staff_24.
All participants will be mailed a copy of Lewis’s book The Four Loves to read in advance of the retreat. You can learn more about the seminar and register online here.
The Bridge Cafe will be open tomorrow (Friday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Starting this Monday, Jan. 8, the Bruin Community Pantry will be open during the following days and times:
Note: The schedule is subject to change due to volunteer availability.
We will be closed for the following holidays:
Students and employees from George Fox will be required, if asked, to show their student or employee ID card before entering the food bank. George Fox community members are welcome Mondays through Fridays during our hours of operation. Community members will be welcome to visit the food bank during our open hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
We ask that you take no more than two regular-sized grocery bags per visit.
If you need access to food when we are closed, please email us to arrange an alternative time at bruincommunitypantry@
We are located toward the front of the Roberts Center (Room 109).
Come support your Bruins on the basketball court this Saturday, Jan. 6, in Miller Gymnasium! We will host local rival Pacific in a Northwest Conference doubleheader, with the women tipping off at 4 p.m. and the men at 6 p.m. See you there!
Tickets can be purchased at this link or at the door. Students are free with a George Fox ID.
Get ready to step into the new year with our “Step into 2024 Wellness Challenge!” From Jan. 8-31, we’re embarking on a collective journey toward better health. Register today!
Follow these steps to join us:
In case you’re wondering, there will be prizes! They will be awarded based on the following three categories:
Together, let’s kick off 2024 while fostering a culture of wellness and teamwork within our workplace!
If you have any questions about this challenge, contact Timbrel LaFrance at tlafrance@georgefox.edu.
In the market to purchase a home? Get an overview of the approval process, what lenders are looking for, and why those things are important to lenders in a free Canopy webinar, “Getting Approved for a Mortgage & Which Loan Program is Best?,” scheduled from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
The webinar will provide an overview of various loan programs and the different qualification requirements, as well as pointers on where to start if you don’t think you qualify and how your employee homeownership program can help.
The beginning of a new year is the best time to find like-minded and goal-oriented accountability partners. This year, increase your success and decrease your stress by sharing your self-improvement goals with your support network.
Learn the tactics and techniques for sticking to your resolutions, and the relief/reward of succeeding as a team. Resources for doing so are available here.
You got game? Then come show off your crossover dribble, jump shot, and post-up abilities at noon hoops, held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Hadlock Student Center.
We meet at noon, so swing by and join in! It’s free for George Fox employees with an ID card. There is a $7 Hadlock usage fee for off-campus visitors. The game is open to men and women players of all abilities.
See you there!
The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours this week:
If you plan to use the rental center for outdoor equipment or other recreational supplies, please ensure your plans fall within these hours.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
The north offices and small gathering spaces of the Roberts Center (113, 115, 116, 118, 121, 131-177) will be out of heat this week. Also affected are classrooms 180 and 181.
All other classrooms in this numeric range (117, 130 and 170) are unaffected by this issue. Heat will be restored as soon as the parts arrive from the East Coast, early next week.
Thank you for your patience,
– Plant Services
The performing arts department is working on assessing and improving the accessibility of Bauman Auditorium, Wood-Mar Auditorium, and the amphitheater, as well as the overall viewing experience of performances.
To find the most beneficial adjustments, we have created this brief survey that asks about the current accessibility and possible things to add in the future.
If you would like to participate in our research or have any ideas or questions, please take a few minutes to take the survey and provide your feedback. Or, you may email our accessibility coordinator, Atalia Fisher, at afisher23@georgefox.edu.
The entire university community is invited to join the Office for Spiritual Life for a morning of community service and reflection on MLK Day 2024!
On the first day of our 2024 “Spring Faith Into Action” Week (Jan. 15-20), the spiritual life office would like to invite students and employees to join us for a day of community service with SOLVE in Portland.
The event is set for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 15. Please complete this form to register.
The day plan will be as follows:
Undergraduate students who participate will be eligible to receive five chapel-elective credits.
Contact Rus St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu for more information.
The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for staff and faculty members to participate in our new “SpiL Mentoring” program this spring.
This program will provide the 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 staff or faculty member, with whom they will have weekly meetings lasting approximately one hour over a span of eight weeks within the semester. The program will begin the week of Jan. 29 and end the week of March 18.
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.
If interested, please fill out this application by tomorrow (Wednesday). Your involvement will make a meaningful impact on our students’ lives.
Please email Cyndi at cmurillo@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for the spring of 2024. The program will last from the week of Jan. 29 through the week of March 18. Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes.
This spring, our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom (this provides access for our George Fox Digital students). Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be SPIL-credit eligible in order to encourage students to engage in spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and provide ongoing community.
To sign up, please fill out this form by tomorrow (Tuesday).
Please email Cyndi at cmurillo@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Starting Monday, Jan. 8, 2024:
These changes are due to the lack of affordable food from YCAP and the Oregon Food Bank, plus the increase in clients using our food bank.
As always, if people need access to food outside of our normal hours, please email bruincommunitypantry@georgfox.
