All invited to Contemplative Worship tomorrow afternoon

Monday, January 9th, 2023

Join us for Contemplative Worship tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. for a time of prayer and unprogrammed worship after the manner of Friends. We’ll be meeting in Hoover 250.

SpiL credit is available. Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join the Master Chorus at rehearsals starting tonight

Monday, January 9th, 2023

Please join the university’s Master Chorus in a performance of sacred works for chorus, brass, and organ featuring Gloria by John Rutter. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in Ross 208 and begin tonight (Tuesday).

The performance will be on Sunday, April 23. The group is free and open to anyone in the community! So you can familiarize yourself with it, here is a recording of Gloria. Questions? Contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu.

Wart Wednesdays are back: Schedule an appointment now

Monday, January 9th, 2023

Do you have a pesky wart that has been bothering you and hasn’t gone away with home treatment?

Call 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment to have it easily removed once and for all using liquid nitrogen. There is no cost for this service, so we hope to see you at the Health and Counseling Center on the Newberg campus!

Wart Wednesday appointments are available every other Wednesday starting Jan 11.

Join spiritual life office for a day of service on MLK Day

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

On the first day of our “Think Outside the Fox” Week emphasis on serving with passion (Jan. 16-20), the spiritual life office would like to invite students and employees to join together for a day of learning and service alongside Doing Good Things! and SOLVE in Portland.

The event is set for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 16. 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 Rus St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu for more information.

Make note of Center Street closure Jan. 10-12

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

Starting tomorrow (Tuesday) through Thursday, Jan. 12, the city of Newberg will be closing Center Street from Vermillion Street to Fulton Street to repair the septic connection between Fulton Street House and the city main line. Please do not park in that area during these three days.

Thank you,
Plant Services

Bruin Community Pantry’s food bank releases spring semester hours

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank will be open during the following days and times spring semester (Jan. 6 through April 28):

  • Mondays
    11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesdays
    1-5:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays
    8-10 a.m.
    11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    3:30-6 p.m.
  • Thursdays
    9:30 a.m. – Noon
    1-4 p.m.
  • Fridays
    Noon – 5 p.m.

Note: Schedule subject to change due to volunteer schedule.

We are closed for the following George Fox holidays:

  • Jan. 16
  • Feb. 10
  • March 27-31 (modified hours due to spring break)

Email bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu if you have any questions. Find us on Instagram and Facebook, as well as on the university’s website.

If you need access to food during a time when we are closed, please email us to arrange an alternative time.

Check out job opportunities at Summer Camp Fair on Jan. 25

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, camps from around the Northwest will be on campus to talk with you about the summer employment opportunities they have available.

They will be in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please take the opportunity to stop by and see what Christian camping is all about and how you may benefit by being a paid camp counselor.

Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Check out opportunity for a summer internship through Emerging Leaders program

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

Join us to learn more about paid summer internships and an opportunity to work on your application with the Emerging Leaders team. Apply for an internship with Emerging Leaders by Monday, Jan. 16.

We’re looking for:
Current college students of color, and those who’ve graduated within the last year. Candidates need to have completed at least one year of college coursework and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

Internship areas:

  • Marketing & Communications
  • Technology
  • Operations & Projects
  • People & Engagement
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Business & Entrepreneurship

Click here to apply, and contact Jesse Cetz at jcetz@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have.

All invited to join Master Chorus in performing sacred works, including ‘Gloria’

Thursday, January 5th, 2023

Please join the university’s Master Chorus in a performance of sacred works for chorus, brass, and organ featuring Gloria by John Rutter. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in Ross 208 and begin on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

The performance will be on Sunday, April 23. The group is free and open to anyone in the community! So you can familiarize yourself with it, here is a recording of Gloria. Questions? Contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu.

Student Survey: Goals for 2023

Thursday, January 5th, 2023

Hey everyone! Please share with me some of your goals you plan to commit to in 2023! One of my goals for the new year is to become more involved with community. I would love to hear what you have to say.

I also want to become more tech knowledgable, so with your goals I plan to create a vision board for 2023 for my community. Thank you for taking 60 seconds out of your day to respond.

Geordie McNeill (gmcneill21@georgefox.edu)

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 invited to serve in Portland on MLK Day

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

On the first day of our “Think Outside the Fox” Week emphasis on serving with passion (Jan. 16-20), the spiritual life office would like to invite students and employees to join together for a day of learning and service alongside Doing Good Things! and SOLVE in Portland.

The event is set for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 16. 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 Rus St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu for more information.

Bruin Community Pantry food bank needs volunteers for Monday and Friday afternoons

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank is looking for volunteers on Monday and Friday afternoons, on Mondays between 3 and 5:30 p.m. and Fridays from noon to 4 p.m.

If you are interested and can volunteer for any time during these options, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock has modified hours through Thursday

Monday, January 2nd, 2023

The Hadlock Student Center will be open between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. today (Tuesday) through Thursday, Jan. 5, and will resume normal hours on Friday, Jan. 6.

Bridge Cafe open today through Friday with limited hours

Monday, January 2nd, 2023

The Bridge Cafe will be open today (Tuesday) through Friday, Jan. 6, with limited hours (9 a.m to 1 p.m.) for those on campus this week. We offer coffee, sandwiches and salads to order!

Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgfox.edu if you have any questions.

Hadlock Student Center will be closed through Jan. 2

Sunday, December 25th, 2022

Following are the Hadlock Student Center’s hours for the holiday break:

  • Dec. 26-Jan 2: Closed
  • Jan. 3-5: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Jan. 6: Normal hours resume

University community invited to service opportunity on MLK Day

Monday, December 19th, 2022

On the first day of our “Think Outside the Fox” Week emphasis on serving with passion (Jan. 16-20), the spiritual life office would like to invite students and employees to join together for a day of learning and service alongside Doing Good Things! and SOLVE in Portland. The event is set for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 16. The day plan would 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 Rus St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join lunchtime volleyball game today in Hadlock

Monday, December 19th, 2022

Don’t have lunch plans for today (Tuesday)? This is an open invitation to join us for lunchtime volleyball at noon in Hadlock. If you haven’t left town for Christmas break, come join!

Make note of Hadlock’s modified hours for holiday break

Sunday, December 18th, 2022

The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours throughout winter break, in observance of the holidays and university closures. These hours are:

  • Dec. 19-22: 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 23-Jan 2: Closed
  • Jan. 3-5: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Jan. 6: Normal hours resume

Hadlock posts hours for Christmas break

Thursday, December 15th, 2022

The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours throughout winter break, in observance of the holidays and university closures. These hours are:

  • Dec. 17-18: Closed
  • Dec. 19-22: 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 23-Jan 2: Closed
  • Jan. 3-5: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Jan. 6: Normal hours resume

All invited to ‘Saint John’s Bible’ session this afternoon

Thursday, December 15th, 2022

Paul Anderson will be conducting a “Turning of the Pages of The Saint John’s Bible” session in the Murdock Library today (Friday) from 4 to 4:15 p.m.

We will look at the frontispieces of each of the four Gospels, focusing on Advent, Christmas, and the ministry of Jesus as announced in each of these four masterpiece paintings by Donald Jackson.

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