Be aware of Bruin Bookstore’s summer hours

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

Please take note of the Bruin Bookstore’s hours for the summer. We will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed Friday through Sunday.

Check out these summer fitness classes in Hadlock

Monday, May 5th, 2025

Hello all!

The Hadlock Student Center has a few summer classes we will offer for those still around …

  • Power Cycle: Mondays at 6 p.m.
  • Full Body Burn: Fridays at 10 a.m.
  • Employee Only Functional Fitness: Mondays and Wednesdays at noon

Visit this site to register. We hope you all can attend and take advantage of these great fitness classes!

Help build a community garden for Bruin Community Pantry produce

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

Come help out at the Newberg Peace Garden, which will help supply the Bruin Community Pantry with fresh produce. Here is when you can help:

  • Today (Thursday), from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to noon

We will be planting hedges and building raised beds both days. This is a tangible way to care for our neighbors and steward the resources of creation. Meet us at the garden, which is directly behind the Newberg First Presbyterian Church. Any amount of time you can give will help us finish this project.

Contact Justin Kauffman at jkauffman@georgefox.edu for more information.

Bridge ideological divides on a ‘Friendly Walk’ May 10

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

Make plans to join the inaugural “Friendly Walk” on Saturday, May 10, starting at 10 a.m. Gather in the plaza on the south side of the Chehalem Cultural Center (adjacent to Sheridan Street).

You will be formed into small teams of people (at least some of whom you won’t know), given a map of a suggested route, and sent off on about an hour’s walk, team by team. You will have information on key historical and cultural sites in downtown Newberg and on the George Fox campus, and will cooperate to complete items on a list of things to do, talk about, and find along the way.

On returning to the Cultural Center, teams will receive prizes, including a special prize if you can show photos or other evidence of each item on the to-do list.

Along the way you will learn about Newberg’s history, have fun, get some exercise, get to know some new people, help create a stronger network of friendly relationships in the community across ideological or other boundaries, and improve your ability to use disagreements to generate better ideas for a better community.

For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu

Watch ‘C.S. Lewis in America’ lecture now on new YouTube channel

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

Why do Americans love C.S. Lewis? A presentation by Dr. Stephanie Derrick tackles the question, offering thought-provoking insights. Her keynote lecture is the second uploaded to a new YouTube channel featuring content from The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference hosted on campus last fall – the largest academic conference on Lewis in history.

Be sure to subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for other stimulating keynote lectures that will be added in the coming weeks. You can also help promote it by sharing the channel, liking the video, and sharing the video.

Audition for summer show tomorrow night

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

Want to be part of a fun show? Consider performing in our stunning amphitheater this August in the Department of Performing Arts’ production of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.

Auditions are open to George Fox students, employees, alumni and community members who are high school age and older! They will be from 6 to 10 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in five-minute audition slots. Rehearsals will begin in late July. You can sign up for a time slot here.

For more information, email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.

Make note of Bruin Community Pantry’s hours over the summer

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

Starting Monday, May 5, the Bruin Community Pantry, located in Lewis Apartment 1, will be open during the following times:

  • Mondays: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

We will be closed for the following holidays this semester:

  • Monday, May 26: Memorial Day
  • Monday, June 19: Juneteenth

Please email Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Don’t forget your bikes as the semester ends

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

As you head home at the end of term, do not forget to take your bike with you. Campus Public Safety will be conducting its annual bicycle roundup starting Wednesday, May 7. Bikes that are illegally parked, unregistered, or inoperable will be impounded.

Here are a few more things to take note of regarding bikes:

  • Bicycles may not be stored on the campus during the summer semester.
  • 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 CPS for 60 days and then donated to local charities at the discretion of the Campus Public Safety office. Claims for impounded bikes may be made at the CPS office. Junk bikes will be recycled.

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

Traveling soon? Make sure your multi-factor authentication is compatible

Monday, April 28th, 2025

If you want to log into your George Fox account while abroad, you will need to know about your multi-factor authentication method’s compatibility before you travel.

  • Okta Verify and Google Authenticator will continue working with an international SIM card or WiFi connection. This is what you will need to have set up.
  • SMS and Voice Call authentication will not work for U.S. phone numbers without international phone plans.

Here are instructions for adding and removing multi-factor authentication methods:

  • Go to login.georgefox.edu
  • Click your name in the upper right corner
  • From the drop-down menu, select “Settings”
  • Scroll down to the section labeled “Extra Verification”
  • Click “Set Up” and follow the prompts
    • If methods are labeled enabled/disabled, scroll to top right and click “Edit Profile”
    • Enter your password and authenticate

Have questions or need extra assistance? Call the service desk at 503-554-2569 or drop by.

Book rentals are due this Friday

Monday, April 28th, 2025

Remember that all spring term book rentals are due at the Bruin Bookstore by Friday, May 2. Have a great last week of term!

Support service trip to Costa Rica by ordering Panda Express on May 2

Monday, April 28th, 2025

This year, students from the PA, PT, OT, kinesiology, and nursing programs will be traveling to Costa Rica to provide medical services to underserved people. To help support their trip, nursing and kinesiology students are doing a Panda Express fundraiser on Friday, May 2, when 28% of proceeds (online orders only) will go to the team.

Place an order online here or in the app for delivery or pick-up at any Panda Express location nationwide. Be sure to apply code 9003753 in the “Fundraiser Code” box at checkout.

Chow mein not your thing? Consider praying for our team or donating directly here.

Thank you for supporting us! Feel free to reach out to Kari Sandau at ksandau@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Need physical therapy? Sign up for DPT’s free clinic

Sunday, April 27th, 2025

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.

All invited to PT Research Symposium on May 14

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our 12th Research Symposium on Wednesday, May 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.). Physical therapy doctoral faculty and second-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

Student employee reminders before summer

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Students: Before you say your goodbyes and leave campus, here are a few payroll reminders.

First, please be sure to lock your timesheets once you are finished working your last shift in April. This will prevent any delays on your May paycheck.

Second, be sure to update any address changes with Mail Services or sign up for direct deposit. Payroll will continue to distribute checks through mail services, so an accurate address is important.

To get your paycheck automatically sent to your bank account on payday, sign up for direct deposit by stopping by the Office of People and Culture. You can either bring a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank that includes your name, account number and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking website or mobile app.

You can also fill out the direct deposit form linked on our website and submit your proof from your bank to our paperwork dropbox.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Office of People and Culture at peopleandculture@georgefox.edu. Thanks, and have a great summer!

Check out Fox Film Festival today and tomorrow

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Do you like to be entertained and support your friends? The Fox Film Festival is your event! Come join us for a night of friends, fun and films. There are two nights of the festival, and the same films will be shown at each. Tomorrow (Saturday), we’ll host an awards ceremony following the viewings.

Here is the schedule:

  • Friday, April 25, 4 p.m. at the Cameo Theatre. Tickets cost $5 for one, $8 for two.
  • Saturday, April 26, 6 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Admission is free; an awards ceremony will follow.

Concessions will be available on both nights!

Can’t attend in person? No problem! We wanted to be sure everyone had access, so this year we’re making a livestream available Saturday night. Click here at 6 p.m. that night to watch!

Our cinematic arts students have been hard at work all year creating short films in a variety of courses. The films fall into several categories, including live action, animated, fresh film (made by first-year students), narrative, documentary/nonfiction, as well as some featured alumni films!

Come out on one or both of the nights to support your fellow Bruins on our last weekend of the semester. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Fox Film Festival email at filmfestival@georgefox.edu. Can’t wait to see you all there!

Sell or shop at the Spring Market today in the quad

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Want to sell your art at Student Activities’ Spring Market in the quad today (Friday) from 4 to 6 p.m.? Just complete this table rental form and you’re all set to sell to those on campus and in our local community.

If you want to participate but have nothing to sell, this is also an opportunity to share your musical talent. Complete this Spring Market open mic form. We want to open the stage to anyone interested in performing in front of a low-key public audience of students and community members.

Please donate a non-perishable food item for the Bruin Community Pantry to be entered into a raffle for a Spring Market gift bag.

Some finals week events to look forward to:

  • Late Night Breakfast: Monday, April 28, at 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons
  • Taco Truck: Tuesday, April 29, at noon in front of Edwards
  • Tom’s Drink Truck: Thursday, May 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Edwards

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Audition for summer show, ‘The Comedy of Errors,’ on May 1

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Want to be part of a fun show? Consider performing in our stunning amphitheater this August in the Department of Performing Arts’ production of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.

Auditions are open to George Fox students, employees, alumni and community members who are high school age and older! They will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in five-minute audition slots. Rehearsals will begin in late July. You can sign up for a time slot here.

For more information, email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.

Subscribe to the George Fox University YouTube channel

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

Commencement is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss a moment! Subscribe to the George Fox University YouTube channel now to catch all the latest videos, including the upcoming graduation celebrations, inspiring student faith stories, and other campus highlights!

Subscribe and watch here.

Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.

Subscribe to new YouTube channel dedicated to C.S. Lewis conference held on campus

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025

So, what did Tolkien really think of Narnia? A presentation by Dr. Holly Ordway addresses the question – the first in a series of keynote lectures uploaded to a new YouTube channel featuring content from The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference hosted on campus last fall. The event was the largest academic conference on Lewis in history (no exaggeration!).

Be sure to subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for other stimulating keynote lectures that will be added over the course of the next few weeks, one per week. You can also help promote it by sharing the channel, liking the video, and sharing the video.

The chapel will be open from 10 a.m. to noon for all of finals week

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025

The university pastors invite you to drop into the chapel for prayer any day during finals week between 10 a.m. and noon. A pastor will be there to pray with you if you need, or you can pray individually. There will be no program, just open time to pray.