Take in Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ this week in the amphitheater

Sunday, August 24th, 2025

Experience Shakespeare’s madcap farce like never before in our breathless 80-minute production of The Comedy of Errors.

Performed in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater, this production features George Fox students, staff, alumni and community professionals. Enjoy an evening of hilarious slapstick humor as two sets of twins turn a Mediterranean town upside down through narrow escapes, mistaken identities, and an abundance of errors.

Patrons are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs for seating during the performance. One free ticket is available for each George Fox student (Wednesday or Thursday shows only) and staff member (any performance). Use your georgefox.edu email address when checking out online at the box office.

Shows run this Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 28-31. All shows begin at 8 p.m.

Some great local deals are available on new Bruin Discounts page

Sunday, August 24th, 2025

We’re excited to announce that the Bruin Discounts webpage is now live!

Bruin Discounts is a program where local businesses generously offer exclusive discounts to members of the George Fox community. These offers are our way of saying thank you to you – and a way for us to support and strengthen our ties with Newberg’s local businesses.

Letters were sent to businesses a few weeks ago, and we are still receiving replies; those will be added as they come in. You can now view available discounts here.

Following are the policies for using Bruin Discounts:

  • Only one use per visit is allowed.
  • Discounts cannot be combined with other sales or promotions.
  • You must present your George Fox ID card to redeem the discount.
  • The employee or student must be present at the time of purchase.
  • Spouses or family members may not redeem the discount on their own.

We encourage you to frequent and thank these local businesses for their generosity and for supporting our George Fox community.

Do you know of a business that would like to join? They can submit their offer using this form.

Thank you for being part of the George Fox community and helping us build strong local relationships!

Hadlock offers a wide range of GroupX fitness classes this semester

Sunday, August 24th, 2025

University Recreation is super excited to have all of you back! We want to inform you about the awesome GroupX fitness classes we are offering this fall semester.

  • Employee-Only Functional Fitness: Mondays and Wednesdays at noon
  • Pilates: Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
  • Yoga: Tuesdays at 6:15 a.m. and Fridays at 2 p.m.
  • Cycling: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
  • Line Dancing: Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
  • HIIT: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
  • Power Cycle: Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
  • Full Body Burn: Thursdays at 4 p.m.
  • Circuit Training: Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Use this link to find all of these classes and more on IMLeagues. We can’t wait to see you guys in Hadlock this year!

Check out Hadlock’s hours for the new academic year

Sunday, August 24th, 2025

The Hadlock Student Center hours have changed slightly since last school year. They are as follows:

  • Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Sunday: Noon to 10 p.m.

Want to brush up on your Spanish-speaking skills?

Sunday, August 24th, 2025

¿Hablas Español? It’s not too late to enroll into Spanish classes!

Whether you come from a Spanish-speaking home or studied Spanish for a couple years in high school, we have opportunities for you to develop your Spanish skills. And with our new Spanish minor, you can earn a Spanish minor with only four to eight classes. Check out the schedule for SPAN 201 and 301 and enroll today.

Even if you can’t enroll, we would love to hear from you and connect you with opportunities to speak Spanish. Email Susana Martinez at smartinez@georgefox.edu and start a conversation about practice and immersion opportunities here at George Fox.

Take precautions with this week’s high temperatures

Sunday, August 24th, 2025

Are you ready for the heat this week? This week will continue under the heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service for our area. We expect temperatures to remain in the mid to high 90s. Your safety is our top priority, so let’s make sure we’re all prepared.

To help everyone stay cool and healthy, please follow the university’s heat protocol:

  • Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! Drink water every 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
  • Time Your Tasks Wisely. Schedule more strenuous work for the cooler parts of the day, like the morning.
  • Seek Out the AC. If your building feels too warm, head to an air-conditioned space such as Canyon Commons, Klages, or Murdock Library.
  • Look Out for Each Other. Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on your fellow employees and classmates every hour or two. A quick check-in can make a big difference!
  • Know the Symptoms. Familiarize yourself with the signs of heat-related illnesses. You can find more information here.

Got questions about staying safe in the heat? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Stay cool, stay safe, and have a great week!

Bookstore is open today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

The Bruin Bookstore will be open between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. today (Friday) and tomorrow for Welcome Weekend. If you are picking up online orders, please have your ID and order number ready. We look forward to seeing you!

Apply for SNAP food benefits at the Bruin Community Pantry

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Department of Human Services representatives will be on-site at the Bruin Community Pantry to assist folks with signing up for food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits).

No appointment is required, and the hours will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28.

Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock is closed today and tomorrow

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

Reminder: The Hadlock Student Center will be closed today and tomorrow for all-staff training and orientation. We will be open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Please make note of these parking instructions for Welcome Weekend

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In order for our hundreds of new students to have a seamless move-in experience, we need extra cooperation from the staff, faculty and students already here tonight (Wednesday) through this Friday, Aug. 22.

  • Staff and faculty: Please plan to park along the street or in the Bauman or Morse lots on Friday.
  • Students: If your on-campus residence is Pennington, Edwards, Weesner Village, Hobson, Macy, Sutton, Le Shana, Gulley, Brandt or Newlin Hall, we need you to vacate the lots associated with these locations tonight and stay out of them on Friday Aug. 22.
  • If you normally park in the Le Shana or Newlin Hall lots, please move your cars as close to Fulton Street as possible so that the areas in front of the buildings remain clear. You can also move your vehicles to the Bauman or Morse lots on Thursday evening.
  • Everyone in the Pennington lot, lollipop area, Edwards or Weesner Village needs to move to the Bauman lot tonight. Please keep Sheridan Street clear for easier access for our incoming students.
  • The lot in between the Roberts Center, Gulley and Brandt Halls must be vacated tonight as well. The Morse lot is also available for Friday.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 and view this parking brochure on the CPS website for lot locations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation to help make move-in day the best day ever for our new students!

Beat the heat during Welcome Weekend

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

Are you ready for the heat this weekend? As we welcome students back beginning Friday, temperatures are expected to be in the 90s. Your safety is our top priority, so let’s make sure we’re all prepared.

To help everyone stay cool and healthy, please follow the university’s heat protocol:

  • Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! Drink water every 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
  • Time Your Tasks Wisely. Schedule more strenuous work for the cooler parts of the day, like the morning.
  • Seek Out the AC. If your building feels too warm, head to an air-conditioned space such as Canyon Commons, Klages or the Murdock Library.
  • Look Out for Each Other. Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on your fellow employees and classmates every hour or two. A quick check-in can make a big difference!
  • Know the Symptoms. Familiarize yourself with the signs of heat-related illnesses. You can find more information here: Heat-Related Illness Symptoms.

Got questions about staying safe in the heat? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Stay cool, stay safe, and welcome back, students!

Please clear Pennington and Weesner Village lots by 7 p.m. tonight

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In preparation, we need to have the Pennington and Weesner Village lots cleared out to move our new students in.

Please move your vehicles by 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday). You may park in the Bauman or Carlton lots in the meantime.

For more information, call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email us at campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Please clear Pennington and Weesner Village lots by tomorrow night

Monday, August 18th, 2025

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In preparation, we need to have the Pennington and Weesner Village lots cleared out to move our new students in.

Please move your vehicles by 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening. You may park in the Bauman or Carlton Way in the meantime.

For more information call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email us at campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Plan to attend Fall Academic Convocation Chapel on Aug. 26

Monday, August 18th, 2025

Join us at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26, for our Fall Academic Convocation Chapel in Bauman Auditorium.

President Baker will kick off the year as we celebrate 15 years of the Be Known promise! Join us and start the year off blessed as we worship together and welcome students to campus!

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Donate your used egg cartons to the Bruin Community Pantry

Sunday, August 17th, 2025

The Bruin Community Pantry is making a change to better serve our community! We are shifting to purchasing eggs in bulk to make our budget go further, allowing us to provide more food for our students.

To make this possible, we need your help! Please donate your clean, empty cardboard egg cartons to the pantry. Your donations will allow us to distribute bulk eggs to students in a safe and secure way.

Please drop off your cartons at the food pantry during our hours of operation.

Apply for SNAP food benefits at the Bruin Community Pantry

Sunday, August 17th, 2025

Department of Human Services representatives will be on-site at the Bruin Community Pantry to assist folks with signing up for food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits).

No appointment is required, and the hours will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28.

Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Enjoy the humor of ‘The Comedy of Errors’ this week or next

Sunday, August 17th, 2025

Experience Shakespeare’s madcap farce like never before in our breathless 80-minute production of The Comedy of Errors.

Performed in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater, this production features George Fox students, staff, alumni and community professionals. Enjoy an evening of hilarious slapstick humor as two sets of twins turn a Mediterranean town upside down through narrow escapes, mistaken identities, and an abundance of errors.

Patrons are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs for seating during the performance. One free ticket is available for each George Fox student (Wednesday or Thursday shows only) and staff member (any performance). Use your georgefox.edu email address when checking out online at the box office.

Shows run this Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21; Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-24; and Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 28-31. All shows begin at 8 p.m.

Check out the local deals available on the new Bruin Discounts page

Sunday, August 17th, 2025

We’re excited to announce that the Bruin Discounts webpage is now live!

Bruin Discounts is a program where local businesses generously offer exclusive discounts to members of the George Fox community. These offers are our way of saying thank you to you – and a way for us to support and strengthen our ties with Newberg’s local businesses.

Letters were sent to businesses a few weeks ago, and we are still receiving replies; those will be added as they come in. You can now view available discounts here.

Following are the policies for using Bruin Discounts:

  • Only one use per visit is allowed.
  • Discounts cannot be combined with other sales or promotions.
  • You must present your George Fox ID card to redeem the discount.
  • The employee or student must be present at the time of purchase.
  • Spouses or family members may not redeem the discount on their own.

We encourage you to frequent and thank these local businesses for their generosity and for supporting our George Fox community.

Do you know of a business that would like to join? They can submit their offer using this form.

Thank you for being part of the George Fox community and helping us build strong local relationships!

Hadlock will be closed this Thursday and Friday for all-staff training

Sunday, August 17th, 2025

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed all day on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 21-22, for an all-staff training and orientation.

Please clear the Pennington, Stevens and Winters parking lots by 5 p.m today

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

The Pennington, Stevens and Winters parking lots must be vacated by 5 p.m. this afternoon (Friday). The lots will be restriped Saturday and Sunday.

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