Make note of Bridge Café and Maker’s Market hours on Serve Day

Monday, September 12th, 2022

The retail cafes will have different hours of operation on Serve Day. The Bridge Café will be open from 7:30 to 10 a.m., and the Maker’s Market will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 14.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bon Appetit at bameals@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services closed Wednesday morning, open in the afternoon

Sunday, September 11th, 2022

Mail Services will be closed the morning of Serve Day, Wednesday, Sept. 14, but will be open for business in the afternoon between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Planned power outage scheduled for today and tomorrow

Sunday, September 11th, 2022

PGE has a power outage planned for today (Monday) and tomorrow in the evening. Because of the Friendsview construction along Fulton Street, PGE is shutting off power for a few hours each night for buildings and homes serviced in the area while they bring the electrical system online.

Buildings affected could be: Bauman, Brougher, Duke, Fulton Streeet House, Minthorn, Murdock Library, Nash House, North Street Annex, Ross, Roy Apartments, Stouffer Stadium, and Wheeler.

The planned outages are today from 5 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 6 to 10 p.m. If each evening’s work is successful, the power may be restored before 10 p.m. on that night.

Remember that if the power is out in an academic building (e.g. Bauman, Duke, Minthorn, Murdock Library, North Street Annex, Ross, Wheeler, etc.), the building must be evacuated until the power is restored. This is for your safety. Thank you!

Murdock Library closing at 5 p.m. today

Sunday, September 11th, 2022

Due to a planned power outage by PGE, the Murdock Library (including the 24-hour space) will be closing at 5 p.m. today (Monday). The 24-hour space will reopen at 10 p.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Library will be closed Monday and Tuesday evenings for planned power outage

Thursday, September 8th, 2022

PGE has a power outage planned for this Monday and Tuesday evening. The library, including the 24-hour space, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 10 p.m. and on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. The 24-hour space will reopen at 10 p.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come hang out with the Comic Book Club tonight in Hoover 207

Thursday, September 8th, 2022

Today is the day! The Comic Book Club meets tonight (Friday) in Hoover 207 at 7 p.m. We will have snacks and lots of fun. Don’t miss out on your chance to meet fellow nerds/geeks!

We will be talking about what shows and movies were released over this summer and fun activities to look forward to this semester. The Comic Book Club is a good way to unwind from a busy week and get to know fellow students.

Don’t know anything about comics? Don’t worry! Members vary in a variety of knowledge and commitment to different fandoms. We hope to see you there! Contact Maggie Hartley at mhartley20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join Fencing Club for a meeting today

Thursday, September 8th, 2022

The Fencing Club will be meeting today (Friday) from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hadlock’s large fitness studio. Come by to learn a fun new skill, practice self-confidence, and stay active. All George Fox students and employees are welcome!

No prior experience or equipment is required. It is recommended that you bring athletic clothes/shoes and a water bottle.

The plan for this week is:

  • Teaching: Foil – how to bind and wind
  • Game: Protect the President

If you have any questions or would like more information, reach out to our club president, Mark Berglin, at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Join the fun of Swing Dance Club tomorrow night

Thursday, September 8th, 2022

Join Swing Dance Club tomorrow (Saturday) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for an outdoor social. There will be dance lessons, music, decorations and refreshments! All George Fox students and employees are welcome!

The dance will be taking place outside between Klages and the Murdock Library.

  • Basic lesson starts at 6:30 p.m. (where you will learn everything you need to know)
  • Intermediate lesson is at 7 p.m. (for those who want to learn some cooler moves)
  • Free dance begins at 7:30 p.m. (a time to have fun and enjoy dancing!)

If you have any questions, reach out to our club president, Julia Fisher, at jfisher21@georgefox.edu.

Kickoff meeting of the ADHD Support Group is this Thursday

Thursday, September 8th, 2022

As the ADHD Support Group enters its third academic year, we hope to make this the best year to date. We welcome all students who have (or have not) been diagnosed with ADHD by offering a warm environment for us to share our experiences, learn about ourselves, and to find support in each other.

Our kickoff meeting will take place this Thursday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. over Zoom. We will be welcoming back members, greeting new students, and discussing our plans for this semester.

We hope that your experience with our group will help you to not only learn about yourself and your diagnosis, but to also help you access a community where people feel safe and understood. If you have any questions or comments, contact April Garr at DAS (Disabilities & Accessibility Services) or Kyle Rafferty. Hope to see you soon!

You can contact April at agarr@georgefox.edu and Kyle at krafferty19@georgefox.edu

Planned power outage set for next week

Thursday, September 8th, 2022

PGE has a power outage planned for Monday, Sept. 12, and Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the evening. Because of the Friendsview construction along Fulton Street, PGE is shutting off power for a few hours each night for buildings and homes serviced in the area while they bring the electrical system online.

Buildings affected could be: Bauman, Brougher, Duke, Fulton Street House, Minthorn, Murdock Library, Nash House, North Street Annex, Ross, Roy Apartments, Stouffer Stadium, and Wheeler.

The planned outages are Monday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. If each evening’s work is successful, the power may be restored before 10 p.m. on that night.

Remember that if the power is out in an academic building (e.g. Bauman, Duke, Minthorn, Murdock Library, North Street Annex, Ross, Wheeler, etc.), the building must be evacuated until the power is restored. This is for your safety. Thank you!

Be available to offer a helping hand at Friday @ Fox tomorrow

Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

Tomorrow (Friday) marks the first of many Friday @ Fox visit days taking place each Friday throughout the semester. Prospective students will participate in a campus tour, visit classes, eat lunch on campus, and tour academic departments of interest.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is asking students and employees to help visitors feel the Be Known promise during their time on campus tomorrow by offering a helping hand if visitors need directions or have questions about George Fox.

If you have questions, contact Lauren Hill at hilll@georgefox.edu.

Join us on Zoom for suicide-prevention seminar Oct. 3-4

Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

Join us on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 3-4, for the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s Strengthening Team™ Ethics & Legal Considerations Suicide Prevention two-day event.

Day 1: We will explore safety, security, risk and common ethical and legal concerns in healthcare practice, followed by applying these concepts to emerging roles in primary care (behavioral health clinicians and culturally responsive community health workers). We will share experiences of power differentials in high-quality primary care early adopters.

Day 2: Kent Corso, PsyD, will present “Proactive Reduction of Suicide in Populations via Evidence-Based Research.” After that, we will discuss suicide in healthcare workers, as well as a system-wide approach to suicide prevention in primary care sustained since 2011.

If you would like to register for the event, sign up here. Contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We want to know about your food allergies

Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

Do you have a food allergen? Please come talk to a chef in Canyon Commons! Bon Appétit takes your food allergies very seriously. We carefully train our staff on food allergy awareness issues, and we use a descriptive language menu to notify you of foods that use the nine major allergens.

We would love to work with you to ensure you get a delicious and safe meal every day!

Please talk to a chef in Canyon Commons or email Katie Anderson at katie.anderson@cafebonappetit.com for more info.

Love the outdoors? Sign up for Leave No Trace training course

Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

George Fox University Recreation is hosting a Leave No Trace trainer course on Oct. 1-2. It is open to the public and discounted for George Fox students and employees. This course is ideal for anyone who enjoys outdoor recreation, especially those that love to share the outdoors with other people!

Participants in the two-day course will learn Leave No Trace skills and ethics as well as techniques for educating others about these low-impact practices. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive certificates and become official instructors of Leave No Trace.

To register and for more information, go here.

Contact AJ Heil if you have any questions at aheil@georgefox.edu.

City of Newberg offers emergency alert system

Tuesday, September 6th, 2022

The city of Newberg has an emergency alert system that automatically alerts city residents about emergency situations via text, phone, and email. You can sign up for this free service here.

Questions? Contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.

Join the Bruin Brigade to help out at home football games

Tuesday, September 6th, 2022

Interested in a volunteer opportunity to serve our awesome Bruin football fans? Then Bruin Brigade is the place for you!

The Bruin Brigade is a team of volunteers who help at the ticket tent, gates, and direct traffic in the parking lots prior to every home game. The team arrives two hours before kickoff and are free to enjoy the rest of the game starting at halftime.

All volunteers will receive a meal prior to each game they volunteer, free entry into the second half of the game, and a T-shirt.

If this sounds like something you would like to help with, please email Mindy Mickelson in the athletics department at mmickelson@georgefox.edu with your first and last name, the games you can volunteer, your cell phone number, and your T-shirt size.

Please note: We are asking for a three-game commitment to receive a T-shirt. Volunteers working the gates will need to be willing to use their phone to scan in tickets through the HomeTown Gate app (free on app store). WiFi is available at the gates.

2022 Football Schedule:

  • Saturday, Sept. 17, vs. Chapman at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 1, vs. Pacific Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. (Homecoming & Hall of Fame)
  • Saturday, Oct. 15, vs. Puget Sound at 1:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 29, vs. Linfield at 1:30 p.m. (Family Weekend)
  • Saturday, Nov. 5, vs. Lewis & Clark at 4:30 p.m.

Love working with kids? Volunteer for Foster Parents Night Out

Tuesday, September 6th, 2022

Do you love working with children? Do you feel called to give back to those in need? The Office of Spiritual Life invites you to volunteer and build relationships with children and families in foster care!

Foster Parents Night Out (FPNO) provides a monthly four-hour break for foster parents while trained volunteers care for their children in a safe and nurturing environment. As a volunteer, you will play with the kids, do crafts with them, supervise and care for them, prepare food, or do other jobs as needed.

The event is from 4 to 8 p.m., and volunteers are asked to be there from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. to help with set-up and clean-up. Chapel credit is available for each event!

If you are interested, please sign up using this Google Form. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email fpno.georgefox@gmail.com.

Parking violation citations will be given out starting this week

Tuesday, September 6th, 2022

Campus Public Safety will be citing vehicles for parking violations and issuing fines starting this week. Citations are given for the following violations:

  • Unregistered vehicles
  • Parking in the wrong lot
  • Parking in a handicap space or fire lane

Please refer to the parking map if you are not sure where you are allowed to park. Parking citations can be appealed with the Office of Student Life within 10 days of the citation.

Please call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 for more information.

All invited to Comic Book Club’s first meeting of the semester this Friday

Tuesday, September 6th, 2022

Welcome back to another school year! The Comic Book Club is having our first get-together at 7 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 9, in Hoover 207. We will provide snacks and entertainment.

This week is our “Summer Recap.” We’ll be talking about what shows and movies were released over this summer and fun activities to look forward to this semester.

Comic Book Club is a good way to unwind from a busy week and get to know fellow students. Don’t know anything about comics? Don’t worry! Members vary in a variety of knowledge and commitment to different fandoms. We hope to see you there!

Contact Maggie Hartley at mhartley20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join the Volleyball Club every Friday in Hadlock

Tuesday, September 6th, 2022

Come to the Hadlock Student Center every Friday to play some volleyball, meet new people, and have fun! We get together every Friday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. It’s open to both employees and students.

Follow @gfuvolleyballclub for more info!