Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Paul Anderson will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.
Please reach out to Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join the George Fox worship ensemble and choir for a night of worship and prayer this Thursday, April 10, at 7:30 pm in Bauman. Chapel credit is available for students. See you there!
It’s that time of year again! If you’ve got aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, then this announcement is for you!
George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic May 8 through June 13!
We will serve clients with a variety of needs, including relief from general aches and pains, chronic conditions, sports injuries, orthopedic surgery recovery, balance and fall concerns, concussion management, neurological conditions, vestibular issues, general deconditioning, pediatric care, cardiovascular support, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage!
Please fill out this Google Form and you will be contacted for scheduling. Thank you!
Please contact Catherine Cieslak (PT, DPT) at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.
A group of George Fox business students are excited to announce an exciting adoption fundraiser in support of a local Newberg family! The event is set from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road).
The event will hold a silent auction featuring a variety of donated goods from local businesses and individuals alike. Think movie packages, homemade goods, coffee bundles, and lots of desserts!
There will also be a chili cook-off competition to win a brand new ($600-plus value) recliner! It costs $15 to enter the contest, and $5 to buy a vote.
If you want to show off your chili recipe, make sure to invite some friends to vote for you, and you’ll increase your chances of winning the recliner! Most importantly, all of the funds will be put toward giving a local family relief in their adoption process.
If you’d like to sign up, please contact Luka at 541-405-0066, or get in touch with Asher Cummings at acummings23@georgefox.edu for more details!
Join us for a special Pilates & Cycle Fusion class – our last ride with Hannah and Eden before they graduate! This dynamic 60-minute session blends 30 minutes of high-energy cycling with 30 minutes of core-strengthening Pilates, giving you the best of both worlds.
We’ll meet at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 14, in Hadlock. Sign up here.
Cycle: Your cycling section will be an intense, music-driven ride that will get your heart pumping and legs burning. Expect intervals, sprints, and climbs to challenge your endurance and power.
Pilates: Transition to the mat for a deep-core workout, focusing on stability, flexibility and strength. Flow through controlled movements that enhance posture, mobility and muscle tone.
Whether you’re here for the sweat or to celebrate Hannah and Eden’s last Fusion, this workout will leave you feeling strong, energized and inspired! Don’t miss this chance to ride, move and say farewell to two instructors who have been with us for three years!
Contact Eden at edelvalle21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Please come help support nursing’s Kenya Serve Trip team! Join in over an hour of yoga and intentional tea time beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Hadlock on Saturday, April 12.
The cost is $25 at the door, and your donation goes to help the costs of our serve trip to help those with limited access to healthcare in Kenya!
Contact Mitzy Steward at msteward23@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Come explore with Mark and Lisa McMinn how their latest book, An Invitation to Slow, adds to our understanding of civility and the role civility plays in building a good life. The session will be in EHS 102 starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10.
The McMinns, both longtime members of the George Fox University faculty, highlight the virtues of empathy, humility and gratitude (among others) as keys to a healthy, satisfying and productive life. They will explore with George Fox Civility Project director Ron Mock what those virtues offer communities working to treat their disagreements as gifts for community betterment.
For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.
George Fox University is excited to announce the immediate availability of Gemini AI and NotebookLM for all students! Gemini and NotebookLM can be valuable tools to help you learn, create and explore. Use them for tasks such as:
How to access: You can access Gemini at gemini.google.com and NotebookLM at notebooklm.google.com. Use your @georgefox.edu account to ensure your data is protected!
Important: While Gemini is a helpful tool, please remember to use it responsibly, ethically, and always in alignment with your professor’s specific guidelines in any given course. AI should assist your learning, not replace your original thought and effort.
Please review our George Fox statement on AI language tools. We’ve also created a YouTube video for students with general guidelines on how to use AI tools within the boundaries of academic integrity.
Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu.
Recently, the Bruin Community Pantry has found itself low on food, and we in the English department want to support the pantry and all George Fox students by holding a food drive today (Friday) and next week, April 7-11, at Armstrong House. These are the most needed items:
If you’d like to support this effort, we’ve got some literary incentive for you, too. Each day next week, we’ll have a poll for you to vote on with the food you bring. Here’s how it works: two boxes, two categories, and your voter’s freedom.
These are the categories:
Have strong feelings? Make your voice heard (and food eaten) by stopping by Armstrong next week to vote and support our pantry. We’ll release the winners at the end of next week, so be sure to put your eggs (and other foodstuffs) in the right basket.
If you have questions, please contact Melanie Springer Mock, professor of English, at mmock@georgefox.edu.
We’ve got a few spots left at 9 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. at our April 16 second-year DPT spine evaluation day. Let us take a look and provide you with strategies to help you feel better! It’s completely free! Sessions are about 45 minutes, and a licensed PT will be present.
Email Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu to claim your spot.
We are seeking participants for a psychoeducational workshop based on the Hold Me Tight curriculum developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and tailored to include stepfamily dynamics. The workshop will be facilitated by local psychologist Dr. Shaun Davis on May 17-18 at George Fox University.
The cost of participation as part of the research study is only $100, a 90% discount off of the full price. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools for strengthening emotional connections within relationships.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Lori Best at lbest19@georgefox.edu for further details.
It’s Give Day Festival time! Join us on the quad from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for free tacos, coffee, donuts and furry friends!
Celebrate the incredible generosity of our Fox community, who have been supporting our departments, projects, and teams all week. Every gift pushes a department closer to the $5,000 prize! Want to know who’s in the lead? Check the link and spread the word. Don’t miss out!
The university community is invited to a special faculty concert featuring Aaron Barnhart at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Wood-Mar Auditorium. The event is free for students and employees!
Aaron will perform “The Prodigal Returns,” a concept work based on the parable of the Prodigal Son. Mixed in surround sound and featuring faculty guest artists and engaging visual and lighting elements, the show promises to be a journey in electronic rock that will touch the heart, mind and senses.
Doctor of physical therapy students are seeking individuals 18 to 45 years of age to figure out the effects of lower body strength on the ability to recover from a loss of balance and how people step when they lose their balance.
If you meet the study criteria, you will be asked to attend one testing session where you will be made to lose your balance multiple times in a safety harness while performing a squat task and have your ankle, knee and hip strength tested while sitting. Your participation in this study will involve approximately 60 minutes of time.
If interested, please contact Gabe Haberly, PhD, CSCS (ghaberly@georgefox.edu, 503-554-2941) or Lyndsay Stutzenberger, PT, DPT, PhD, CEEAA (lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu, 503-554-2463).
The below five companies will be visiting campus for a career fair this Monday, April 7, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Please take five minutes out of your day to swing by and talk about your future.
EPCS (Electrical Field Test Technician)
EPCS was established in 2000 as a subsidiary of Electrical Consultants, Inc (ECI). Since that time, EPCS has become one of the largest vertically integrated EPC companies in the U.S.
iQ Credit Union
iQ Credit Union believes in making a positive and lasting impact in the communities they service, working together to achieve great things, and providing members with an exceptional experience that helps to improve their financial lives.
Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police provides premier public safety services for Oregon each and every day. Their mission is to enhance the livability and safety of the state of Oregon by protecting the people, property, and natural resources of the state.
Pacific Seafood
Ready to reel in a career? Pacific Seafood, a family-owned seafood leader since 1941, is on a mission to double in size by 2031! With over 3,000 team members across more than 40 facilities, we are offering unique opportunities in distribution, processing and aquaculture.
Parr
The Parr Company consists in five distinct subsidiaries that provide building solutions and services: Lumber, Design Center, Truss, Door and Millwork. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, The Parr Company continues to grow while carrying on the family legacy.
Have questions about the fair? Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
Provide a life-changing opportunity to people with disabilities by volunteering for our basketball camp! The camp takes place on Saturday, April 19, at Sherwood Middle School from 11 a.m to 2 p.m.
For more information or to RSVP, check the Helper Helper app. This event is sponsored by students in a Business Communications class.
If you have questions, contact Italia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu.
We’re excited to announce that in May of 2025 students and faculty from our doctor of physical therapy program will be heading to Uganda for a medical service trip!
We need your help: We will be holding an auction fundraiser with dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, in Canyon Commons. Our auction has historically been the greatest contributor to funding our trip and will feature gifts generously donated by community members and businesses. We are looking for people to attend!
The money we earn from the auction will help pay for all travel, service, housing and resource expenses. For more information, check out our website at this link. If you are interested in obtaining tickets, you can purchase them here!
If you are interested in donating, attending, or have any questions, please reach out to us at georgefoxdptservice@gmail.com or call Micah Trevizu at 530-310-6202.
Want to do something to benefit our schools? Support the Bright Futures Initiative, a campus-wide school supplies drive supporting local elementary school students and teachers affected by budget cuts. Our mission is to provide essential tools for learning and to foster community unity through generosity.
How you can help:
Our goal is to collect 200 backpacks, 500 notebooks and more essential supplies. The drive runs from now through Friday, April 11.
Let’s come together to make a real impact—one pencil, one notebook, one backpack at a time.
Questions or want to volunteer? Contact Lana Davis at ldavis22@georgefox.edu.
Join us tonight (Wednesday) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Klages for the Her Collective Spring Market! Celebrate Women’s History Month by shopping unique products from local women-owned businesses, making connections, and enjoying a fun evening of community and empowerment.
Event Highlights:
Bring your friends, support women, and enjoy an empowering evening together. We can’t wait to see you there!
If you have any questions, contact Carena Hadi at chadi21@georgefox.edu.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Office of Inclusive Excellence invites you to join us in preventing sexual assault, abuse and harassment. We are partnering with multiple departments on campus as well as local community partners to provide you information, resources and care.
Join us for donuts on the teal-decorated Crisman Crossing bridge today (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can see our full calendar of events here.
Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
