Make a difference next year by joining the Stewards of Sustainability Club’s leadership team

Monday, April 22nd, 2024

Join a club where you can make a lasting positive impact on campus! Are you passionate about caring for God’s creation? Looking to gain valuable volunteer and leadership experience for your resume? Sign up now to be part of the leadership team for the Stewards of Sustainability Club next year!

Our club does fun events, including movie nights, beach clean-up trips, and gardening to help clean up our community and educate people on practical ways to live sustainably.

We need more people to help keep this club going! There are multiple ways to help, and whether you can commit a lot of time or only a little, we have a leadership opportunity for you! No amount of support is too small.

Please email stewardsofsustainabilitygfu@gmail.com if you are interested.

All rented books must be returned to the Bruin Store by this Friday

Monday, April 22nd, 2024

This is a friendly reminder that all spring term texts that were rented from the bookstore must be returned by the end of day on Friday, April 26.

If you have any last-minute purchases to make, the Bruin Store will be open this SaturdayApril 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Congratulations to all the graduates!

Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Share feedback on how Bon Appetit can improve your dining experience

Monday, April 22nd, 2024

Bon Appetit wants to hear your feedback! Please use this link to share your thoughts and suggestions with us on how we can make your dining experience even better. While the prizes are over, we still would like to hear from you. The survey will close at the end of this week.

Please check your emails today to see if you’ve won the PS5 or any of our gift cards!

Questions? Email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

Make note of Bruin Community Pantry’s tentative hours for the summer

Monday, April 22nd, 2024

The Bruin Community Pantry has tentative hours starting Monday, April 29, through Thursday, Aug. 22.

  • Mondays: 2 to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Fridays: Closed

We will be closed during the following holidays and events:

  • Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
  • Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19
  • Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
  • Welcome Weekend: Friday, Aug. 23

We are located at 1404 E. Sherman St., in Newberg. For more information, please email bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

DPT students will be available this spring to help with your aches and pains

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

Got aches and pains? Need to recover from an injury? Want to improve your balance, strength or endurance? George Fox’s physical therapy students are hosting a free physical therapy clinic for all those interested on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between May 2 and June 7!

We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including but not limited to general aches and pains, chronic pain, orthopedic surgery, balance/falls, pelvic floor, concussion management, sports injuries, neurological events, vestibular, general deconditioning, pediatrics, cardiovascular, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you!

Please fill out this Google interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. The clinic is located in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.). Thank you!

Please contact Catherine Enger at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Hadlock offers memberships for the summer

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that Hadlock Student Center is now offering memberships for the upcoming summer season! Whether you’re staying on campus or sticking around for the summer, we’ve got you covered with access to all the fantastic amenities and facilities the center has to offer.

Hours of Operation
We are open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., with closures on May 27, June 19 and July 4 for holidays.

Eligibility
Those eligible to purchase summer memberships include:

  • Graduating students from the spring semester
  • Student spouses
  • Part-time George Fox employees
  • Graduate students who are not paying fees for Hadlock

Please note: Students who were enrolled in the spring semester and are continuing for the fall semester receive a free summer membership!

Pricing
Memberships can be purchased at the front desk of the Hadlock Student Center. Summer 2024 passes are priced based on the month they are purchased:

  • May: $80
  • June: $65
  • July: $50
  • August: $30

Please note that all memberships purchased are valid through Wednesday, Aug. 21, and the price decrease each month is to reflect the time available to utilize the facility at the time of purchase.

This is an excellent opportunity to stay active and engaged over the summer months, whether you’re hitting the gym or enjoying our recreational facilities.

Don’t miss out on the chance to make the most of your summer at Hadlock! If you have any questions or would like to purchase your membership, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us or come see us in person.

Contact Jacob Loomis at jloomis@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Wheeler sidewalk will be closed for repairs today; please use alternate routes

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

The sidewalk from the Alumni Plaza (Ross) to the Wheeler Sports Center will be closed for video board repairs today (Monday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To access Wheeler, please go through Stoffer Stadium across the track or use Crisman Crossing to access the Wheeler Bridge.

Questions? Email Joshua Nauman at jnauman@georgefox.edu.

Important payroll information for student employees

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

Don’t forget to sign up for direct deposit for your student employment paycheck before you leave for summer break!

Fill out this form by downloading it as a PDF. You can either bring a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank with your name, account number, and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking websites.

If you can’t make it into the Office of People & Culture to submit your forms, you can sign up using our paperwork drop box. All paperwork must be received by Friday, May 3, for your May paycheck to be direct deposited.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, be sure to fill out the Mail Services’ forwarding form that was sent out via email in early April. This is the only way to ensure your paper check will go to the correct address over the summer.

Questions? Contact the student employment team at studentemployment@georgefox.edu.

Drop by Canyon Commons this afternoon to see interior design students’ work

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

We’d love to invite the campus community to stop by the Interior Design Showcase in Canyon Commons this afternoon (Monday) from 3 to 5 p.m.

All freshmen to senior students in the interior design major will be showing the work they did this year. It’s open-house style, so feel free to stop by anytime between 3 and 5 p.m. to see the students’ work!

Feel free to contact Casey Martin at martinc@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come wish Paul Otto well at retirement reception this Wednesday

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

Join us in celebrating Professor Paul Otto this Wednesday, April 24, as he receives emeritus status and enters retirement. We will be hosting a reception for him from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Stevens Atrium.

Paul has served as a professor of history in the Department of History and Politics for 22 years. He also served as department chair some of those years. He is most well-known for conducting Reacting to the Past games as his method for teaching history.

Wednesday’s event will include a memory book with pages to sign, and a basket for cards. Light refreshments will be served. President Baker will present Paul with his emeritus award at 4 p.m. Come wish Paul a happy retirement!

Feel free to reach out to Phyllis Hartle at hartlep@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Arts & Crafts Club is looking for club leadership for next year

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

As the Arts & Crafts Club, we have regular meetings for people to come work on various art projects as well as throw fun art events! We have several opportunities for new people to help run the show.

Please contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you are interested in being part of the club.

Make a difference next year by joining the Stewards of Sustainability Club’s leadership team

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

Want to be part of a club that allows you to leave a lasting positive impact on campus? Sign up to be on the leadership team for Stewards of Sustainability Club next year!

Our club does fun events, including movie nights, beach clean-up trips, and gardening to help clean up our community and educate people on practical ways to live sustainably.

We need more people to help keep this club going! There are multiple ways to help, and whether you can commit a lot of time or only a little, we have a leadership opportunity for you! No amount of support is too small.

Please email stewardsofsustainabilitygfu@gmail.com if you are interested.

Browse free books in Minthorn Hall today

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

The Department of Language and Literature will be moving to a new location this summer. Help us move fewer boxes by browsing and taking home some free books!

Starting today (Friday), come check out our selection in Minthorn Hall on the third floor as well as in the basement. We have plenty of great reads available!

Feel free to reach out to Susana Barnreuther at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Register for 2000s-themed pilates and cycling fusion class this Monday

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

Get ready to groove and sweat in our ultimate blast-from-the-past fusion class, pilates meets indoor cycling, with a 2000s twist! Join us for an electrifying experience that combines the toning benefits of pilates with the high-energy cardio of indoor cycling, all set to 2000s hits.

As you step into our studio, you’ll be transported back to the era of flip phones, low-rise jeans, and velour tracksuits. Our expert instructors will lead you through a dynamic workout that seamlessly blends pilates mat exercises with exhilarating indoor cycling intervals.

Sign up here to join us on Monday, April 22, at 5 p.m.

Feel free to reach out to Eden Del Valle at edelvalle21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Swing by the Maker Hub today to check out students’ capstone projects

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

Join us for the Spring EXPO featuring capstone projects for engineering and computer science students in the Klages Maker Hub today (Friday) from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Talk with student designers and see the cool projects they’ve been working on all year!

Contact Elisa Turpen at eturpen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Do you have a bike on campus? Follow these instructions regarding summer storage

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Campus Public Safety will be conducting its annual bicycle roundup starting Wednesday, May 1.

At the end of spring semester, a university-wide bicycle cleanup is conducted. Bikes that are illegally parked, unregistered, or inoperable will be impounded. Bicycle racks need to be cleared to do routine maintenance to the bike racks and surrounding areas.

Bicycles may not be stored on the campus during the summer semester. Claims for impounded bikes may be made at the CPS office.

If you are staying on campus over the summer and plan to keep a bike here, please stop by Campus Public Safety to get a sticker ID. Move your bike to the rack that is closest to your summer housing.

Impounded bicycles will be kept at our office for 60 days and then donated to local charities at the discretion of the CPS office. Junk bikes will be recycled.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at 503-554-2091 or campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to attend the Fox Film Festival this week

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Come watch a broad collection of films made by George Fox students at the Fox Film Festival tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday!

On FridayApril 19, the showing will be hosted by the Cameo Theatre in downtown Newberg at 4 p.m. Tickets for the Cameo are $6 per person at the box office window.

A second showing will take place on SaturdayApril 20, in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. (no admission fee), with an awards ceremony to follow. This is a great opportunity to support student filmmakers and enjoy a night of creativity!

Questions? Email Amber Abrams at aabrams20@georgefox.edu.

Support the esports team at its first in-person finals competition this Saturday

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

The university’s esports program is hosting the finals of the NACE Collegiate Starleague here in the esports arena at the Wheeler Sports Center. This is the first in-person finals we’ve hosted and is a testament to how far we’ve come!

We are hosting a watch party in the next-door classroom and invite everyone to come watch it online at twitch.tv/gfuesports at 1:30 p.m. this SaturdayApril 20.

For more information, please reach out to Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu.

Study with a plant in the library and enter a raffle to take one home

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Studies show that indoor plants improve well-being and may even enhance focus and productivity. We just think they’re pleasant to be around.

Beginning today (Thursday) through Monday, April 22, borrow a plant from the library front desk to keep you company while studying in Murdock. Be sure to enter our raffle to take one of them home with you on Monday.

All plants are cuttings of larger library plants. The raffle will occur at noon on Monday, April 22.

Feel free to reach out to Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come wish Paul Otto well at his retirement reception on April 24

Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

Join us in celebrating Professor Paul Otto next Wednesday, April 24, as he receives emeritus status and enters retirement. We will be hosting a reception for him from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Stevens Atrium.

Paul has served as a professor of history in the Department of History and Politics for 22 years. He also served as department chair some of those years. He is most well-known for conducting Reacting to the Past games as his method for teaching history.

Wednesday’s event will include a memory book with pages to sign, and a basket for cards. Light refreshments will be served. President Baker will present Paul with his emeritus award at 4 p.m. Come wish Paul a happy retirement!

Feel free to reach out to Phyllis Hartle at hartlep@georgefox.edu with any questions.