Bruin Community Pantry posts holiday hours

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

Following are Bruin Community Pantry food bank hours during the Christmas break:

  • Dec. 19 and 20: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Closed Dec. 21 through Jan. 2

Jan. 3-6

  • Tuesday: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Thursday: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Email bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu for more information. If you need access to food during a time when we are closed, please email us to arrange an alternative time.

Note: Schedule subject to change due to volunteer schedule.

Shopping bags are needed at Bruin Community Pantry food bank

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

Despite our efforts to encourage folks to bring their own shopping bags, the food bank is in need of your stash of grocery bags at the food bank.

You are welcome to drop them off at anytime the building is open. We are in the Roberts Center’s Room 109.

Thank you so much for your help!

If you have questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Swing by pop-up art sale this Saturday

Tuesday, December 6th, 2022

Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift? Consider purchasing a piece of art from a member of the art and design faculty!

Some members of the art department will be selling their wares at a pop-up sale this Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 800 E. Franklin St., in Newberg. Artists participating will be Tim Timmerman, Marvin Eans, Adam Long, Brenna Brutscher and Chandler Brutscher.

Cash or card are accepted. Contact Tim Timmerman at ttimmerm@georgefox.edu for more info.

‘Get up Offa That Thing’: Take a microbreak at the Murdock Library

Tuesday, December 6th, 2022

It’s that time of year when we are all glued to our desks, studying for finals, wrapping up projects, and powering through grading. The Library and the Academic Resource Center (ARC) invite you to join us in taking a brief break to stretch and have some fun!

Join us in the Murdock Library either Thursday or Friday of this week and follow along as we take you through 10 stretches (that you can do without leaving your desk), all set to catchy tunes. We’ll meet at noon both days.

Can’t join us in person? Check out the stretches at this link and the music track here.

Contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu for more information.

Get creative at the Arts and Crafts Club’s Christmas party this Saturday

Tuesday, December 6th, 2022

Come join the Arts and Crafts Club for our Christmas party this Saturday, Dec. 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 203!

We will be making Santa and elf hats, painting and decorating ornaments, and making paper snowflakes. Hot cocoa and Christmas snacks will be available, and we will have Christmas music or a movie on in the background.

We hope to see you there! Contact Laura Conover at lconover19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us for the last Contemplative Worship of the year today

Tuesday, December 6th, 2022

Come join us for the last Contemplative Worship after the Manner of Friends meeting today (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. in Hoover 250. SpiL credit is available for students.

If you have any questions or want further information, reach out to Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Leaving your car on campus over break? Please follow these steps

Monday, December 5th, 2022

If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus over the Christmas break, please do the following:

  • Fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy form
  • Remove any personal belongings from vehicle
  • Park in a lot designated by Campus Public Safety personnel
  • Leave a key at the CPS office located at 212 Carlton Way

The policy agreement form can be filled out at the Campus Public Safety office or online at the above link.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey in the CPS office at 503-554-2091, or stop by our office on Carlton Way.

Free COVID vaccine clinic available tomorrow in Health and Counseling Center

Monday, December 5th, 2022

Just a friendly reminder that there is one more COVID-19 vaccine clinic available before Christmas break!

The clinic will be held in the Health and Counseling Center tomorrow (Wednesday) from 1 to 4 p.m. The vaccine is free of charge. Please arrive five minutes early to your appointment, and bring your COVID card with you.

Please call 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment. We will see you there!

Join Nursing Club’s Christmas party this Friday in Roberts 170

Monday, December 5th, 2022

Please join the Nursing Club for our annual Christmas Party this Friday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Roberts 170! There will be food, crafts, a photo booth, an ugly sweater contest, and a Christmas movie! A group of us will also walk over for caroling at Chehalem Health and Rehab Center at 6 p.m.

We are also collecting donations for our annual Christmas Service Drive! This year, in partnership with the Students for Life Club, we are collecting the following items for the Hope Pregnancy Clinic in Salem:

  • 0- to six-month clothing (any color)
  • Size 5 and 6 diapers
  • Adult leggings of all sizes (for pregnant and postpartum women)

Please bring donations to the Christmas party in Roberts 170, or drop them in Professor Kaye Anderson’s office in Roberts 139.

Everybody is welcome, and we would love to see you all at the party! Contact Ravin Otis at rotis21@georgefox.edu for more information.

Executive Dean Dave Cimbora speaks on mental health and athletics tonight

Monday, December 5th, 2022

Mental Health: Athletic Wealth is an organization created by George Fox student-athletes to promote awareness and education of mental health and wellness of students.

If you’re interested in learning more about mental health and how it correlates with student-athletes, please join us for our event happening tonight (Tuesday)! Executive Dean Dave Cimbora will be speaking on behalf of the organization from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Email Emma Williams at ewilliams21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Attend a DMSc graduate research symposium this Thursday

Monday, December 5th, 2022

The university community is invited to a graduate research symposium hosted by the DMSc (Doctor of Medical Science) program from 5 to 7 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 8, in Canyon Commons.

The DMSc program was created in response to an ever-growing demand for healthcare leaders, particularly in rural, traditionally underserved and international locations. Our DMSc students are excited to present their research to you in a symposium-format doctoral defense.

The focus of our students’ research is rooted in service and leadership, particularly with an emphasis on global health and humanitarian service and leadership. As a part of their coursework, our DMSc students participated in a service trip to Africa and the greater Pacific Northwest.

Join us at the symposium to hear about the exciting research our DMSc students have been doing. You will not only have the opportunity to hear about their research. You’re also encouraged to ask questions and interact with our students.

A silent auction will be held during the event and will showcase handmade items from master craftsmen and women throughout Africa.

For more information or to donate to a future DMSc service trip, contact us at padmsc@georgefox.edu.

UREC spring break trips are now open for registration

Sunday, December 4th, 2022

UREC’s outdoor adventure spring break trip registration is now open! We have two trips this year: one to Southern California and another to Colorado and Utah.

Both trips are student led and have incredible opportunities to explore amazing areas of the U.S. Scholarships are available, and you can learn more on the registration page here.

Click on the links below to watch a video presentation from the trip leaders:

If you have questions, email the trip leaders or Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

Swing by the Veterans Club’s silent auction fundraiser on Dec. 17

Sunday, December 4th, 2022

Be sure to attend the university’s Veterans Club’s holiday decoration creation community fundraiser! It will be a silent auction with some great last-minute gifts. Everyone is welcome!

We will be in the Dundee Community Center (1026 OR-99W, in Dundee) on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information about the event or the club, contact Stauros Gibson at sgibson21@georgefox.edu.

Celebrate the season with Advent Reader

Thursday, December 1st, 2022

The university pastors invite you to enter into the Advent season using the Advent Reader with weekly devotionals written by Pastors Jamie Johnson, Cyndi Murillo, Olivia Pothoff, Rus St. Cyr and Gaby Viesca.

If you would like a printed copy, please send an email to spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Check out art exhibits on campus and Newberg’s First Friday Art Walk

Thursday, December 1st, 2022

Join us today (Friday) between 5 and 8 p.m. for Newberg’s First Friday Art Walk and the show receptions for our two current exhibiting artists: George Fox Assistant Professor of Art and Design Seth Van Der Eems and Portland-based painter Reed Clarke.

Van Der Eems’ show, “A Walled Garden,” is on display in Minthorne Gallery located in the Hoover Academic Center; Clarke’s “Facing You” is located in Lindgren Gallery in Bauman.

Light refreshments will be provided at both venues in an open-house-style format. Come grab a snack and support these artists during a celebratory time! Contact Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu with any questions.

All are invited to Nursing Club’s Christmas party on Dec. 9

Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

Please join the Nursing Club for our annual Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Roberts 170! There will be food, crafts, a photo booth, an ugly sweater contest, and a Christmas movie! A group of us will also walk over for caroling at Chehalem Health and Rehab Center at 6 p.m.

We are also collecting donations for our annual Christmas Service Drive! This year, in partnership with the Students for Life Club, we are collecting the following items for the Hope Pregnancy Clinic in Salem:

  • 0- to six-month clothing (any color)
  • Size 5 and 6 diapers
  • Adult leggings of all sizes (for pregnant and postpartum women)

Please bring donations to the Christmas party in Roberts 170, or drop them in Professor Kaye Anderson’s office in Roberts 139.

Everybody is welcome, and we would love to see you all at the party! Contact Ravin Otis at rotis21@georgefox.edu for more information.

Give school bill payers direct access to your MyGeorgeFox

Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

It’s new! It’s helpful! Please grant MyGeorgeFox “permissions” to your parents, spouse or anyone else who is helping with your school bills.

You control what you share. Visit your “Share My Information” tile and walk through the steps. Please also let the person know the invitation is from you and why so they don’t think the email is “junk.”

If you have questions, email studentaccounts@georgefox.edu.

Enjoy carols, carriage rides, s’mores and more at Christmas celebration tomorrow

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

Tomorrow (Thursday) is the big day! Join us in celebrating the Christmas season on the Newberg campus!

You are invited to gather for cookies, coffee and cider in the Stevens Center atrium at 4 p.m. That will be followed by a tree-lighting ceremony, carols, and a devotional in the same location at 4:30 p.m.

Then, from 5 to 7 p.m., we’ll have carriage rides in the quad, a Christmas photo booth, a roaming Santa, choir and ensemble caroling, a petting zoo, the Maker Hub’s “Santa’s Workshop,” and ornament decorating.

As for treats, we’ll be serving gourmet s’mores and hot cocoa (1927 S’mores Company), seasonal popcorn (Miss Hannah’s Popcorn) and apple cider, coffee, and cookies (compliments of Bon Appetit).

So, dress up in your favorite Christmas costume or sweater (there will be an incentive to do so) and join us!

Stay notified of severe winter weather and campus closures

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

If severe winter weather makes travel to or from classes unsafe, George Fox will announce a temporary campus closure or delayed opening.

The following is our process for announcing when in-person classes are canceled and campus is closed.

  • The provost will make the decision to close campus and cancel in-person classes 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.
  • Remote/online classes will be held even if the campus is closed.
  • If campus has a delayed opening and you question whether a class is still happening, contact your professor for confirmation.
  • If you are unsure whether it is prudent to travel, you should use your personal judgment and make the right decision for yourself regarding coming to work or attending classes.

Major considerations for university closure are road conditions, ice, utility service disruption, and how long the severe weather or emergency is likely to last.

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 campus closure policies can be found at georgefox.edu/closure.

Celebrate Advent with ‘The St. John’s Bible’ this Christmas season

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

Join us the next several weeks in viewing the frontispieces of the gospels in The Saint John’s Bible, on display now in the Murdock Library.

Beginning with the Christ-hymn of the Gospel of John, Paul Anderson will conduct a turning of the pages session, moving to the frontispiece painting of the Gospel of Matthew this Friday, Dec. 2, from 4 to 4:15 p.m. Join us if you can.

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.