There are fresh markdowns on apparel at the Bruin Bookstore! Red-tagged items are 25% off their marked price. Help us make room for new merchandise! In-store items only; does not apply to online sales. We may not have all sizes in all styles.
The climbing wall’s biggest event is almost here! On Friday, Oct. 20, the climbing wall will be hosting its annual “Rocktober” competition!
This competition is the perfect place for climbers of all levels to come together and celebrate climbing! There will be divisions open for beginners, intermediate, and advanced climbers. Every registration will include a free T-shirt and access to an insane raffle! The Chick-Fil-A truck will also be making an appearance at the event!
Sessions are filling fast, so sign up now on IM Leagues at this link!
Contact Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Got lunch plans today (Friday)? Cancel them! Instead, order in and use the online-only code 916574 at any Panda Express location in the U.S. to support the George Fox esports program!
Note: Make sure to use the code above, not the code from the previous announcement.
Support us and, at the same time, enjoy delicious food. It’s a win-win! Contact Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Got any grapes? The Stewards of Sustainability Club does! Our garden has a very large harvest of table grapes this year, but they won’t last on the vine much longer. Come stop by at any time and pick some! Grapes are open to anyone, and there is no limit to how much you can take.
The garden is located near Bauman Auditorium and the Roy Apartments (see this map for specifics). Enjoy!
Come support the three-time defending Northwest Conference-champion George Fox men’s tennis team as the Bruins take on UC Santa Cruz tonight (Friday) at 5:45 p.m. at the George Fox Tennis Center. You won’t want to miss it!
The match will feature the following:
Contact Jeff Cero at jcero@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Are you interested in doing research or a project? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research/project activities that are devised, initiated, and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance, and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.
Students, if you are interested in doing research/project next summer, connect with a faculty mentor NOW so they can help you with your proposal. The deadline for proposals is 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23.
Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link. All submittals will be electronic.
For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.
Do you like woodworking? Do you have a class project that needs to be built out of wood? The Maker Hub has a comprehensive wood shop (view info at this link) stocked with all the tools and equipment you need for woodworking.
Currently, our wood shop is open these hours:
We have an amazing group of experienced woodworking volunteers who can teach all sorts of woodworking skills and guide you through your project. Please contact Nick Sullivan at nsullivan@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about our wood shop.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled additional recommendations for engagement, crowdsourced from the George Fox community for the George Fox community. Check them out here.
This resource lists restaurants to try, music to listen to, books to read, movies to watch (including movies to watch with us at the IRC … come join us for Watch Party Wednesdays today and next week at 2:30 p.m.). Be sure to check it out.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, George Fox!
Today, the federal government will be conducting a nationwide test of the emergency alert system, so do not be alarmed when you receive it.
The test messages will be sent to all cell phones, televisions and radios. It is scheduled to begin at about 11:20 a.m. Pacific time.
Read this article to learn more.
Got lunch plans for this Friday, Oct. 6? Cancel them! Instead, order in and use the online-only code VFR-16574 at any Panda Express location in the U.S. to support the George Fox esports program!
Support us and, at the same time, enjoy delicious food. It’s a win-win! Contact Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Are you missing a water bottle, hat, sweatshirt or even airpods? We have a collection of found items here at Campus Public Safety. Please stop by our office at 212 Carlton Way or call 503-554-2090 to see if we have your lost belongings. Claim your lost item before it is donated or recycled!
George Fox IT is updating some systems used to manage password resets. Due to these changes, the next time you log in to single sign-on (login.georgefox.edu) you may be prompted to add a secondary email address and a security question. This should be a one-time process.
If you have any questions, email Joshua Nauman at jnauman@georgefox.edu.
Come join us in Hoover 250 for Quaker worship tomorrow (Wednesday) between 2:15 and 2:45 p.m. for a time of prayerful waiting on the Lord. Ross McCullough will be hosting.
All are welcome; chapel credit is available. For more information, contact Paul Anderson in Hoover 118 or at panderso@georgefox.edu.
Mail Services has been getting an influx of Amazon packages that require a code. Please note that Mail Services does not have any information regarding Amazon package codes. Therefore, any packages that arrive that require a code will be refused and sent back.
To help expedite Mail Services’ process, please assure that no codes are selected when ordering your package. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
Are you looking for a fun and interesting job at George Fox? University Recreation (UREC) is hiring for two positions for the spring semester: climbing wall supervisor and OREC trip leader apprentice! Applications for both of these positions are now live and will close on Monday, Nov. 13, at 11:59 p.m. Click here to apply.
If you have questions about these opportunities, please reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
George Fox students receive a special discount ($100 off) on a wilderness first aid course that is scheduled for March 2-3, 2024. This is a great course for anyone who likes to spend time outside or plans to work in outdoor or wilderness environments!
If you are interested in reading more details about the course or registering, please click here. If you have questions, contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student!
Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students and employees ($25) and community members ($30). We are offering 25-minute massages on Monday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg).
Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register for a massage using this Google Form.
If you have any questions or need help signing up, email kstewart19@georgefox.edu.
Hello Bruins! We are looking for two to four people to join the hair and makeup team for the main-stage fall drama The Potting Shed. The role would involve being trained on 1950s hairstyles and theatre-aging makeup, then assisting actors with preparing for each performance.
If you’re interested in learning more about the styles of the 1950s, or experiencing a show behind the scenes, please email Linnaea Rusaw at lrusaw17@georgefox.edu.
We’d love to have you on board! Any and all majors welcome; no experience required.
The UREC “Gearage” Sale will take place at the Hadlock Student Center from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25 this semester. We will be selling a variety of fitness, sports, and (primarily) outdoor recreation equipment at discounted prices.
Proceeds from the sale benefit an outdoor recreation scholarship fund for George Fox students, as well as helping to replace rental center equipment at Hadlock.
If you would like to sell items at the sale, or donate other items, please fill out this form. If you have any questions, please contact snofziger20@georgefox.edu.
The School of Theology is hosting REJUVENATE, a one-day youth ministry training conference for any and all Christian adults shepherding and serving young people: pastors, nonprofit leaders, educators, coaches, counselors — really anyone who cares about adolescents!
The event will be on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. The keynote speakers are Kara Powell from the Fuller Youth Institute and 40-year youth ministry veteran Mark Oestreicher (“Marko”). The cost is $20 and includes lunch.
We hope to rejuvenate those serving in youth ministry so they can continue to guide the next generation for Christ!
Find more info on this website and register here today! If you have any questions, email Joel Mayward at jmayward@georgefox.edu.
