The Daily Bruin

The Office of Inclusive Excellence is excited to welcome Henderson House to campus. Henderson House is a local organization that provides culturally aware outreach, education and services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence through leadership, hope, and respect for thriving families.

Henderson House representatives will be sharing their expertise and answering your questions from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Canyon Commons 101. Join us for an informative and engaging session to learn about healthy relationships and community resources.

Questions? Contact Crystal McGowan at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at the Chehalem Cultural Center on Monday, Jan. 19, co-sponsored by the George Fox Office of Inclusive Excellence. The program will begin at 6 p.m., with the activities scheduled to begin around 7 p.m.

The program centers around Dr. King’s “The Other America” speech, given at Stanford University in 1967, and includes music from George Fox University students and a performance by a local dance troupe.

After the program, attendees will be invited to participate in:

• A community art activity led by Marvin Eans, assistant professor of art and design at George Fox University
• Singing of freedom songs
• A station for writing letters to state and national elected officials
• Conversations with representatives from local non-profits that are making a difference in our community

Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu for more information.

Please note that Hadlock will maintain normal weekday hours on MLK Day (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.). Intramural games are scheduled, but GroupX classes will not be held that day.

Questions? Contact Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@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 Wednesday, Jan. 28. 

Generative AI is transforming the workplace, and new research from George Fox University highlights the critical role of social influence in shaping trust around AI adoption. Social influence can both discourage and strengthen trust between people when the use of artificial intelligence is involved. We all have a unique opportunity to shape this environment.

Tune in to explore these key findings and learn actionable techniques for building confident, capable and trusting employee relationships as we continue to adopt and integrate AI in the world of work.

Click here to register. For more information, contact Sean Aker at saker@georgefox.edu.

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Portland Seminary Spring Conference, featuring renowned theologian and author Dr. Andrew Root.

We would be honored to have you join our students, alumni, university leaders and church partners for this vital conversation on leadership, discipleship and ministry in a secular age. The conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Grace Chapel, which is located at 27501 S.W. Parkway Ave. in Wilsonville.

The theme of this year’s conference is “The Church in a Secular Age.” In a time of institutional strain and declining engagement, pastors and congregations are facing a profound identity crisis. Many find it challenging to even imagine God within the “immanent frame” of our modern era. Dr. Root will peer beneath the symptoms of decline, offering critical examination and powerful theological insights for leaders seeking to establish new footing when belief in transcendence is no longer an assumed reality.

The cost is $15 for in-person attendance (this includes lunch). You may also attend online via Zoom. There is no cost for online participation.

Click here to register. If you have any questions, contact Mollie Henkelman at mhenkelman@georgefox.edu.

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or just not yourself? You don’t have to handle it alone. The Health and Counseling Center offers confidential support for whatever you’re going through, big or small.

If you’re ready for help, stop by the center, give us a call at 503-554-2340, or email hcc@georgefox.edu. The center is located in the Woodward House at 200 N. River St.

Questions? Reach out to Molly Hickok at 503-554-2340.

Join the annual Newberg Game Con in George Fox University’s Canyon Commons. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1.

Weekend passes are just $14, and single-day passes are $8. George Fox undergraduate students get in free (contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu for your discount code).

Features include:

• A massive board game library
• Scheduled RPG and board game sessions
• Open gaming tables
• All-day gaming from morning till night
• Exclusive local dining discounts
• A board game giveaway

For more information, click here or contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu.

The online class schedule is a great resource for anyone needing information about new classes.

Follow the link above to find out details on a class, including meeting times and location, teaching modality, enrollment limit and waitlist numbers, course description, instructor information, and enrollment deadlines.

Questions? Contact Piper Hilgaertner (philgaertner@georgefox.edu).

Do you have endometriosis and/or adenomyosis, or do you know someone who does? Please participate in Doctor of Physical Therapy research by completing a one-time, 10- to 15-minute survey.

The survey will remain open until March 1. To fill it out, click here.

Questions? Contact principal investigator Tess Swake at tswake@georgefox.edu or (503)-554-2454 with any questions. Thank you for your time!

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

All are invited to the 2026 Martin Luther King Day event at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St., in Newberg) on Monday, Jan. 19. The event is being co-sponsored by the center and the George Fox Office of Inclusive Excellence.

The program centers around Dr. King’s “The Other America” speech, given at Stanford University in 1967, and includes music from George Fox students and a performance by a local dance troupe.

After the program, attendees will be invited to participate in:

• A community art activity led by Marvin Eans, assistant professor of art and design
• Singing of “Freedom Songs”
• A station for writing letters to state and national elected officials
• Conversation with representatives from local nonprofits that are making a difference in our community

The free program will begin at 6 p.m., with the activities scheduled to begin around 7 p.m.

Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu for more information.

George Fox students are invited to volunteer at Friendsview Retirement Community’s Sock Hop on Friday, Jan 23, from 5:30 to 9 p.m.!

We’re looking for volunteers to help with set-up, tear-down, and to mingle with residents during the event. This is a fun and meaningful way to connect with the community while earning community service hours.

If you’re interested or would like more information, please reach out to Lilly Aime at laime24@georgefox.edu or Julie Nipp at jnipp@friendsview.org.

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 this link.

The submission deadline is Monday, Jan. 26. All applications must be submitted through our Google Form link on the website.

For more information, contact Hannah Greene at hgreene@georgefox.edu.

If severe weather makes travel to or from campus unsafe this winter, the provost will make the decision to announce a shift to remote classes. In nearly all cases, classes will continue to be offered online.

In the case of a delayed in-person start, university offices will not open until an announced time in the day, most often 10 a.m. or noon. Students are not required to report to campus prior to the announced start time, but are expected to attend class online before the start time. If in-person classes are not held that day, students are expected to attend class online. You should expect to receive information from your professors on how to access remote learning.

The following is our process for announcing when there is a delayed in-person start or a shift to remote classes and work. The provost will make the decision by 6:30 a.m. for the Newberg campus and Portland Center for daytime classes or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. Decisions on weekend classes and at the Redmond site will be made by the professor.

Stay notified: Here’s how to find out if a decision has been made when severe weather occurs:

• Visit the George Fox flashalert.net page. This is the first site updated. Enter your email address to create an account and receive notifications from FlashAlert Messenger.
• If you wish to receive a notification on your mobile device, download the FlashAlert smartphone app for iOS or Android. Either log in or create an account if you haven’t already.
• Listen to local radio and television stations or visit their websites (this info comes via FlashAlert).
• Call the George Fox University switchboard at 503-538-8383.

More information on this change in procedure can be found on our winter weather policy page.

The Virtual Learning Center opens in week two of the semester. To schedule an appointment via Zoom or asynchronous, please click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at vlc@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2449 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Students and employees are invited to reflect and serve in Portland on MLK Day! On the first day of our “Serve With Passion” re-emphasis week (Jan. 19-23), the spiritual life office would like to invite students and employees to join together for a day of reflection and service alongside SOLVE in Portland.

The event is set for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 19. Please complete this form to register.

The day plan will be as follows:

• 9 a.m.: Continental breakfast and departure from SpiL House
• 9:45 a.m.: Meet at Irving Park in Portland for service and learning orientation
• 10 a.m.: Join SOLVE for MLK Day service project
• Noon: Lunch and discussion on houselessness and litter/garbage service
• 1-2 p.m.: “Walkabout” (prayer walk, distributing hot cocoa and socks, practicing presence and humanity with our unhoused neighbors)
• 2 p.m.: Debrief and drive back
• 3 p.m.: Arrive back at SpiL/Newberg campus

Undergraduate students who participate will be eligible for five SpiL/chapel elective attendance credits.

Contact Rusty St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu for more information.

What better way to celebrate your return to campus than a giant open gym! Come to Hadlock this Sunday, Jan. 11, for a night of open-gym activities, tournaments and top-rope climbing between 5 and 8 p.m.

The courts will be set up for volleyball, basketball, Spikeball and cornhole, while the climbing wall will feature new routes for you to try out.

Please note the schedule change in the Hadlock Student Center for this weekend. We will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 10 p.m.

We return to regular Hadlock hours this Monday.

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 spring semester. Take a look …

• Employee-Only Functional Fitness: Mondays and Wednesdays at noon
• Pilates: Mondays at 11 a.m., Tuesdays at 5 p.m., Wednesdays at 11 a.m., and Thursdays at 6 p.m.
• Yoga: Mondays at 4 p.m., Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m., Thursdays at 11 a.m., and Fridays at 3 p.m.
• Power Cycle: Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
• Full Body Burn: Saturdays at 10 a.m.
• Circuit Training: Wednesdays at 6 p.m., and Fridays at 8 a.m.

Use this link to find all of these classes and more on IMLeagues.

We can’t wait to see you in Hadlock this semester!

Did you miss the Resonate Conference this fall? Catch the speakers on George Fox Talks! You can find episodes featuring special guests Tyler Stanton, Meghan Sullivan and Andy Crouch on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music.

• Tyler Stanton: You’re Addicted to Noise (and Don’t Even Know It)
• Resonate Conference Panel with Tyler Stanton, Meghan Sullivan and Andy Crouch
• Meghan Sullivan: A New Way to Read the Good Samaritan Parable and The Chatbot That Thinks It’s God
• Andy Crouch: Faith or Trend? The Problem with Modern Christianity