The Daily Bruin

Interested in becoming a teacher after graduation? Join FORCE!

The Fellowship of Regional Christian Educators (FORCE) is hosting three information meetings. No RSVP is necessary; just show up to one of them. All are at 7 p.m. in the Myton Conference Room on the second floor of Hoover. The dates offered are:

• Thursday, Jan. 29
• Tuesday, Feb. 3
• Wednesday, Feb. 4

FORCE is a program where candidates work for two years as a teacher in a partner K-12 Christian school. They live together in community in a rent free home off campus and pursue either an MEd or an MAT through the College of Education – for free!

Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and agree to the terms of community living and living stipend for two years.

Questions? Contact John Hynes at jhynes@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for open worship after the Manner of Friends this and every Wednesday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the chapel, as we seek to attend, discern and mind the present leadings of Christ through the Holy Spirit.

Where two or three are gathered in his name, Christ is indeed present in the midst of his followers. SpiL credit will be available.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information. 

Right now the limited edition Bruin Family crewneck is $26, available in-store only, while supplies last.

Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Don’t let research roadblocks or information overload slow you down this semester! Whether you are just starting a project and need a search strategy or you’ve hit a wall trying to access a specific article, book, or resource, George Fox librarians are your ultimate academic partners.

We are here to help you navigate resources and troubleshoot access issues so you can focus on your best work.

Reach out for drop-in help or schedule a personalized appointment today. You can find all our contact details by clicking here or simply emailing us at researchhelp@georgefox.edu to get started!

1098-T forms for 2025 will be available by the end of January. To get access to your 1098-T form as early as possible, you can fill out the 1098-T Electronic Consent Form (follow the instructions in the FAQ here).

If you have not given electronic consent for the 1098-T, your form will be mailed to your mailing address by the end of January. If you have any questions, please email the student accounts office at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the second part of “How to Build Trust and Leadership with AI,” an educational interactive webinar that will take place via Zoom at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Click here to register.

Generative AI is changing more than how teams work. It’s changing how colleagues perceive and trust each other. New research from George Fox indicates that social influence is a key factor in strengthening trust where the use of AI is involved. We will focus on the critical role social influence has on employee trust in the workplace.

Join us to explore these findings and learn actionable techniques for building trusting employee relationships around AI adoption.

For more information, contact Sean Aker at saker@georgefox.edu.

The Wineskin is the George Fox student-run literary journal, and we publish creative pieces written by Fox students.

For this year’s issue, we want every department on campus involved. Submit your creative pieces to The Wineskin by Feb. 1 for a chance to be your department winner and win a $10 gift card!

In your submission, we want to know what “oasis” means to you. Where in your own desert do you find fruitful land? We are encouraging students from all departments to submit to The Wineskin this year, so show us your passion for your field of study through poetry, flash fiction, short essays, photography, etc.

Everyone has an oasis. Tell us about yours!

Click here to submit your work. If you have any questions, contact Shae Olazaran at solazaran22@georgefox.edu.

Do you know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please complete this form with the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking the time to share these stories with us!

If you received a new phone recently, you could lose access to GFU email, Canvas, Zoom, and other essential apps due to the Multi-Factor Authentication requirements.

Important Reminders:

• App Transfers: While apps like Okta Verify or Google Authenticator will transfer to your new phone, your account information will not.
• Updating Settings: If you still have your old device or a second way to verify, you can update your authentication method at login.georgefox.edu > your name > settings > security methods.
• Setup Guide: You can find detailed steps on how to prepare your MFA for a new phone in this instructional guide (apologies for not including this link in yesterday’s announcement).

Need Help?

If you have already activated a new phone and are unable to log in, please contact the Service Desk at 503-554-2569 or via email at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential voices of the 20th century, yet vast areas of his thought and legacy remain unexplored.

Building on the extraordinary momentum of our inaugural gathering, George Fox is hosting the 2026 Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference Sept. 24-27. This event will convene the world’s leading scholars and the next generation of thinkers for four days of cutting-edge research and imaginative engagement.

Scholars are invited to submit anonymous proposals of 300 to 500 words by March 31, 2026. Proposals should be for 20-minute papers in one of the six categories of our general theme “the undiscovered C.S. Lewis”:

• Historical studies that set Lewis in his own time
• Reassessments that question, contest, reaffirm, or clarify interpretations of his work or biography
• Comparative studies on Lewis and other thinkers and writers
• [Re]assessments of Lewis’s work in light of contemporary situations
• Explorations of his lesser-known material, and
• Presentations of previously unpublished material by Lewis

Acceptable submissions include, but are not limited to, the following disciplines: history, biography, literature, philosophy, theology, apologetics, ethics, political science, natural sciences, cultural studies, and rhetoric.

Proposals not specifically focused on Lewis but advancing scholarship on other Inklings or related writers are also welcome.

As a public-facing academic conference, we invite papers that are scholarly but accessible to a wider public audience. Submissions are welcome from scholars at every career stage, and limited scholarships (free conference registrations) are available for students or independent scholars with accepted papers.

Email submissions for peer-review consideration to undiscoveredlewis@georgefox.edu by the March 31 deadline. Please anonymize your submission.

Questions or inquiries prior to submission regarding the suitability of proposals may be directed to professor Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.

Be the dancing queen of your dreams at our upcoming Mamma Mia Dance! Join us in Stevens at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23.

Want to perform in our annual lip sync and have the chance of winning $500? Sign up to audition for the show here!

Upcoming Events

• Clubs Fair: Friday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. in Hadlock
• Lip Sync: Friday Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
• Sadie Hawkins: Saturday Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at OMSI

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We invite you to join us for a special presentation featuring the founders of Slumberkins, who will share the inspiration behind the brand. The presentation will take place in Hoover 105 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Tuesday, Feb. 3. 

Slumberkins is a beloved emotional learning brand on a mission to help children grow into caring, confident and resilient humans. Created by a special education teacher and a family therapist, Slumberkins blends heart, science and storytelling to support children’s emotional well-being at home and in the classroom.

Attend the presentation to discover the stories behind the characters, learn practical strategies for fostering emotional growth, and be inspired by tools that make a lasting impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the creators of Slumberkins and explore how these lovable creatures are empowering children and families everywhere.

Questions? Contact Nickie Snyder at nsnyder@georgefox.edu.

If you received a new phone recently, you could lose access to your George Fox email, Canvas, Zoom, and other essential apps due to the multi-factor authentication requirements.

Important Reminders

• App transfers: While apps like Okta Verify or Google Authenticator will transfer to your new phone, your account information will not.
• Updating settings: If you still have your old device or a second way to verify, you can update your authentication method at login.georgefox.edu > your name > settings > security methods.
• Setup guide: You can find detailed steps on how to prepare your MFA for a new phone in this instructional guide.

Need Help?

If you have already activated a new phone and are unable to log in, please contact the Service Desk at 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Department of Human Services (DHS) representatives will be at the Bruin Community Pantry from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, to assist people with signing up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (formerly known as food stamps).

No appointment is required. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Please note: While DHS has indicated their intention to attend, their participation is ultimately managed and provided by their office. If DHS is unable to attend at the scheduled day and time, this is outside of our control.

The Nursing Club Blood Drive will take place Friday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Life Center Gym, which is located at 2315 Villa Road in Newberg. Sign up to help save a life and receive a $20 gift card!

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, drawing down the blood supply by about 35% over the past month. Hospitals, already strained by the worst flu season in nearly 20 years, are now being forced to triage critical blood products. High flu activity in nearly every state may be sidelining donors, slowing efforts to rebuild the Red Cross national blood supply. We need your help!

Click here to sign up today. Questions? Contact Jodi Blankenship at jblankenship@georgefox.edu.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey at Portland Seminary? Our doctoral programs empower you to make a meaningful impact, combining academic excellence with spiritual depth. Choose from these options:

• Doctor of Leadership (DLd) in Global Perspectives: Travel the world and engage with leadership principles through a theologically informed, multi-disciplinary lens. Gain the skills and insights needed to address contextual challenges informed by globally shared realities. This program requires a relevant master’s degree (MBA, MSW, MEd, MAT, MDiv, etc.). For more information about this program, click here.
• Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Faith and Cultural Engagement: Embody the gospel faithfully in a polarized and complex world through cultural intelligence and spiritual depth. This program requires a ministry-related master’s degree. For more information about this program, click here.
• Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Leadership and Spiritual Formation: Focus on your spiritual growth and gain a refreshed relationship with Christ while learning to lead authentically and inspire change in complex and diverse systems. This program requires a ministry-related master’s degree. For more information about this program, click here.

It’s not just about the curriculum – it’s about the community. At Portland Seminary, you’ll join a supportive cohort guided by experienced mentors and dedicated faculty. Together, you’ll grow, learn and inspire.

Explore how our programs can equip you for transformative leadership. Click here to learn more today!

Questions? Contact Heather Rainey at hrainey@georgefox.edu.

On Wednesday, Jan. 21, and Thursday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., all Hydro Flask water bottles in the Bruin Bookstore will be 50% off.

Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Ready to make a difference? Choose from a variety of service opportunities during Serve with Passion Week.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

• Check out the Serve with Passion Fair in Canyon Commons, which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 22

• Attend Generation Connections service training in Canyon Commons from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This training is required for serving at Foster Parents Night Out or Kids Day Out.

Friday, Jan. 23

• Provide a positive spark during Speak Life Day, which emphasizes the value of encouraging one another around campus.

• Take part in Community Night at the SpiL office from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24

• Join the Wood Ministry at the Fernwood Pioneer Cemetery from 9 to 11 a.m. You can sign up here.

If you have any questions, contact Chloe Lucas at clucas22@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for open worship after the manner of Friends from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, in the Chapel, as we seek to attend, discern and mind the present leadings of Christ through the Holy Spirit.

Where two or three are gathered in his name, Christ is present in the midst of his followers, so join us for worship every Wednesday during this time. SpiL credit is available.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

On Monday, the City of Newberg activated its new photo red light and speed enforcement system at the intersection of Highway 99W and Villa Road. The cameras target motorists running red lights or traveling more than 11 mph over the 35 mph speed limit.

Data is transferred digitally to the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, where officers manually review and verify all potential offenses before a citation is issued. Red light violations carry a $285 fine, while speeding fines range from $165 to $440.

This initiative is part of a plan to reduce crashes along Highway 99W. While five intersections were originally identified as high-risk, the Villa Road location remains the first to implement the technology.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.