Happy Family Weekend! The Bruin Bookstore will be open today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Swing by to check out new merchandise (like George Fox Christmas crewnecks!).
We have Bruin Family crews available in all sizes for $34. We look forward to welcoming you into the store!
We are excited to welcome back music educator and an ambassador for jazz, Matt Wilson, for a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, in Bauman Auditorium. This is his second visit to campus (his first was in 2014).
Wilson is a jazz drummer extraordinaire and Grammy nominee who’s been featured on the covers of Downbeat, Modern Drummer and JazzTimes magazines. He played for President Obama at the White House, and has appeared on over 250 albums, including several of his own as a leader of his Matt Wilson Quartet, Arts and Crafts, and the Christmas Tree-O.
Wilson has played with the who’s who of contemporary jazz musicians, including Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Baron, Ron Miles, Bill Frisell, Herbie Hancock, Dewey Redman, Pat Metheny, and Michael Brecker.
For more info about our guest artist, visit this link. You can purchase tickets from the George Fox Box Office.
Día de Muertos is a Mexican celebration that honors and celebrates the lives of those who have passed on. One way to celebrate their lives in this tradition is by putting their picture up on an ofrenda (altar).
If you are interested in having a loved one (yes, this can include pets), on the IRC’s Día de Muertos ofrenda, fill out this Google Form!
Award-winning playwright Margot Connolly will be on campus this weekend for the opening of her play, Havurah, at George Fox. Margot holds an MFA from the University of Iowa Playwrights Workshop and is a graduate of the Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights’ Program at Juilliard.
Margot will be offering a free character development workshop for scriptwriters and creatives of all kinds tomorrow (Friday) from 1 to 3 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. All are welcome!
Contact Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Women’s Lifting Night is tomorrow (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center! All experience levels are welcome. Boost your skills by signing up on IMLeagues here for one of our special workshops:
These sessions will be taught by our very own certified student personal trainer. Plus, enjoy free snacks and drinks and earn an entry into one of three raffles just for attending!
The Crescent is wondering what you think of Newberg! Is Newberg bigger or smaller than your hometown? What do you do for fun here? Take this quick survey to voice your opinion and be part of the data set for this upcoming article.
You’re invited to the inaugural Creative Tides Worship Summit, an all-day gathering created to equip and encourage those who serve in a creative capacity in the church. The event is this Saturday Oct. 25, from 9 to 3 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Newberg.
Sponsored by the university’s performing arts department and featuring clinicians with George Fox ties, the event is built to engage your mind (Head) through leadership-focused content, your spirit (Heart) through moments of worship, and your skills (Hands) through practical training.
Whether you’re in vocational ministry, a church volunteer, or a creative individual, this summit is for you.
For more info and ticket pricing, visit this link.
Join us for Men’s Lifting Night in Hadlock tonight (Tuesday) from 7 to 9 p.m.
We’ll have snacks, energy drinks, and several staff members available to answer your lifting and fitness questions. Have no questions and just want to work out? That’s great, too!
Just for showing up, you’ll get to enter your name into a raffle to win one of our prize baskets!
Are you interested in pursuing independent study or research this summer? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student projects and research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student scholars, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.
If you are interested in participating, connect with a faculty mentor now to consult with them on your proposal application. Please review the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements and review criteria at georgefox.edu/academics/
The submission deadline is Jan. 26, 2026. All applications must be submitted through our Google Form. The link to the form will be activated and posted on the website when the spring semester begins.
For more information, contact Hannah Greene at hgreene@georgefox.edu.
Readers, writers and friends,
Registration for the English department’s Eclectic Texts Conference (ETC), “Beneath the Bonnet: The Secret World of Jane Austen” is now open!
Join us for fascinating conversations, Regency-era dancing and an evening theatre production by registering here. The registration code is Austen2025. The event is scheduled for Nov. 14-15.
We hope to see you there! Please email any questions to gfu-english@georgefox.edu.
The George Fox theatre department invites you to see its fall 2025 production, Havurah, presented through the Big Bridge Theatre Consortium.
Written by Margot Connolly and directed by Ben Tissell, the play tells the story of life at Crosby College, a small liberal arts university, where two student clubs strive for connection and comfort in difficult times.
When a tragedy occurs in the local Jewish community, members of the Havurah Club are left reeling. The Christian Social Justice Club wants to help, but struggles to know how. Deeply relevant and strikingly realistic, Havurah depicts the complexities and possibilities of connecting with others in times of grief.
The show opens this Thursday, Oct. 23, and closes on Nov. 2. Evening shows start at 7:30 p.m., and weekend matinees start at 2 p.m. Employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket, and students may attend free on either Thursday. You may reserve tickets here.
Jason Brummit and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Abraham Kang, PhD, associate professor of biomedical engineering, and winner of the 2024-25 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker.
Dr. Kang’s lecture, “Advancing Biomedical Engineering Through Student-Led Research and Innovation,” will showcase several student-led projects that span fundamental science, engineering, and medical devices.
Please join us as he illustrates how mentoring young investigators not only accelerates biomedical discovery but also prepares the next generation of engineers and scientists to solve challenges at the intersection of science, engineering, medicine, and human health.
The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided. We hope you are able to support Abraham by attending.
If you have questions, email Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Celebrate “Love Your Body Week” at Hadlock. Throughout this week, we’ll be running a bunch of events to celebrate our bodies and their ability to move! Here’s what we’ve got:
Tuesday: Men’s Lifting Night at 7 p.m.
Thursday: Women’s Lifting Night at 7 p.m.
Friday: Rocktober Roundup Climbing Competition (sessions all day) and Intro to Hip Hop at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: Sunrise hike
Participating in any of these events and others will get you a raffle ticket for one of our amazing workout-focused baskets.
Contact Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Hey Bruins! Whether you need fuel during a late-night study sesh, skipped breakfast before your early-morning class, or are just craving a little pick-me-up between lectures, Campus Cravings has you covered!
We’re your student-run snack service bringing you boxes filled with seven to eight yummy snacks for just $8– delivered right to your campus mailbox. Whether you’re craving something sweet, salty, or a little bit of both, we’ve got the goods.
How to order:
Follow us on our Instagram @gfucampuscravings for updates and sneak peeks! Treat yourself and support your fellow Bruins – because life’s better with snacks.
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Today (Thursday) is the last day to get 25% off of Champion-brand clothing in the Bruin Bookstore. Take advantage of this discount while you can!
Everyone is invited to “Be Renewed” Chapel this morning (Thursday) to hear from Shelbi Shutt, a pastor, speaker, writer and disability advocate who is helping people come alive to the power of God’s presence in and through their weakness. Join us at 10:50 a.m. in the chapel.
Shelbi has been featured on John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way curriculum, at the Alpha Conference, and many other places. You won’t want to miss her message! Everyone is invited. Email Jamie at jamiej@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The deadline to update your login method is almost here! To better protect your account and university data, the SMS (text message) and phone call methods are being deprecated. Please read the critical information below to avoid an interruption to your account access.
FAQ
Q: I’m already using Okta Verify or Google Authenticator. Am I good to go? A: Yes! If you already approve your logins with the Okta Verify or the Google Authenticator app, you don’t need to do anything. Thank you for being proactive!
Q: What happens if I don’t set up OKTA Verify? A: You will be locked out of your George Fox account. Access to Canvas, MyGeorgeFox, your email, and other services will be interrupted. You will have to call the Service Desk at 503-554-2569 for assistance.
Q: I need to switch. Where do I start? A: Go to login.georgefox.edu > settings > security methods on your computer. On your smartphone, install the Okta Verify app and add an account (+). Follow the prompts for setup and allow it to send you a simple, push notification that is far more secure than a text message.
No smartphone?
If you do not have a smartphone or are unable to use biometrics for verification, please email servicedesk@georgefox.edu. We have alternative solutions available to ensure you maintain secure access to your account.
We’re Here to Help!
Don’t wait until it’s too late! If you need help getting set up or have questions about your specific situation, our Service Desk team is ready to assist you. You can call at 503-554-2569 or email at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.
Do you long for time and space to be still and experience Christ’s presence with others? All are welcome to join Quaker worship in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday). Elective chapel credit is available for students.
Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Jason Brummit and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Abraham Kang, PhD, associate professor of biomedical engineering, and winner of the 2024-25 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker.
Dr. Kang’s lecture, “Advancing Biomedical Engineering Through Student-Led Research and Innovation,” will showcase several student-led projects that span fundamental science, engineering, and medical devices.
Please join us as he illustrates how mentoring young investigators not only accelerates biomedical discovery but also prepares the next generation of engineers and scientists to solve challenges at the intersection of science, engineering, medicine, and human health.
The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided. We hope you are able to support Abraham by attending.
If you have questions, email Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Guten tag! If you speak German, the English Department invites you to join both faculty and peers for casual conversation every Thursday. Join us for a relaxed, fun time to get to know one another and connect through the German language.
Whatever your level of German, you are welcome to join us at 1 p.m. in the Armstrong house to connect with fellow Deutschsprechern. Tschüss!
