Call for participants: Dissertation study on culture, stress and resilience

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026

Gabrielle Hernandez, MA, a doctoral student in clinical psychology, is inviting students and community members (ages 18 and older) to participate in a research study.

This mixed-methods study examines how cultural orientation (collectivist vs. individualistic) relates to resilience and life stressors, with the goal of informing more culturally responsive and strengths-based mental health practices.

Participation involves completing a brief online survey, which takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous, and participation is completely voluntary.

If you are 18 or older and interested in participating, please access the survey here. Your participation will contribute to research aimed at improving culturally responsive mental health care.

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

Last chance to book free physical therapy appointments

Monday, June 1st, 2026

Final call for free physical therapy! If you have aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, this time is for you.

George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic for all those interested from now through June 12. We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including, but not limited to:

  • General aches and pains
  • Chronic pain
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Struggles with balance/falls
  • Concussion management
  • Sports injuries
  • Neurological events
  • Vestibular issues
  • General deconditioning
  • Pediatrics
  • Cardiovascular, and more

The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage.

Please fill out this interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. Thank you!

Please contact Catherine Cieslak at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu, or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.

Share your George Fox-related stories with us

Monday, June 1st, 2026

Know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please complete this form with the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking the time to share these stories with us!

Bridge Cafe invites you to enjoy its lunch specials this week

Sunday, May 31st, 2026

The Bridge Cafe is open for summer hours this week, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This week, we will be at the Bridge Cafe Monday through Wednesday, and at the Maker’s Market cooking on the patio on Thursday. Lunch specials will be available starting at 11:30 a.m.

This week’s menu is as follows:

  • Monday: Butter chicken plate
  • Tuesday: Fried fish tacos
  • Wednesday: Beef and broccoli stir fry
  • Thursday: Grilled hamburger

See the full menu at georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

Join us for a time of prayer for our Oregon schools on Aug. 15

Sunday, May 31st, 2026

We invite you to bring your family and friends (and something to sit on) and join us on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for our third annual Prayer for Oregon Schools event, where we will pray for the upcoming school year.

During our time together on the university’s quad, we will engage in worship, small-group and/or individual prayer, and fellowship. We’ll pray for our K-12 and higher ed students, faculty, staff, parents, school communities, boards, leaders, and more. A guided prayer booklet will be available for those interested in additional points of prayer.

It’s our hope that people will join us as we step out in faith as the church and prayerfully invite the Lord into this area that needs more light – our Oregon schools. The event is open to anyone who desires to come together in prayer and bring our schools and the people in them to the feet of Jesus.

If you have questions or would like more information, contact Sara Hahn-Huston, assistant professor of educational leadership, at SHahnHuston@georgefox.edu.

Here are Bon Appetit’s specials this week

Monday, May 25th, 2026

The Bridge Cafe is open for summer hours this week, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This week we will be at the Bridge Cafe Tuesday and Wednesday, and cooking at the Maker’s Market out on the patio on Thursday.

Lunch specials will be available starting at 11:30 a.m.

This weeks menu is as follows:

  • Tuesday: Mediterranean bowl with turkey meatballs
  • Wednesday: Al pastor tacos
  • Thursday: Grilled teriyaki chicken sandwich

See the full menu at georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

University closes this Monday to observe Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

All university offices in Newberg and regional sites, as well as the Murdock Library, will be closed this Monday, May 25, to observe the Memorial Day holiday.

Be aware of police training with canines tonight

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Local police departments will be conducting training exercises with canines in the Roberts Center and Hadlock parking lot tonight (Thursday) from 7 to 11 p.m. Please avoid these areas while they are on campus. There will be signs posted.

Contact Karen Toohey at kthoohey@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Doctoral candidate seeks adults with ASD diagnosis for research project

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Are you an emerging adult (between 18 and 40 years old) with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Lizzie Pierce, a doctoral candidate of clinical psychology, is continuing to gather firsthand perspectives from individuals with ASD about their experiences learning about and navigating romantic relationships. This is a part of her dissertation project with the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology at George Fox.

Interested in being a participant? Email Lizzie at lpierce22@georgefox.edu, or click this link to learn more!

Fill out a Bruin Community Pantry survey to be entered into a $50 gift card drawing

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

Please take five minutes to complete this anonymous survey to help us provide the best service to our clients at the Bruin Community Pantry. When you do so, you’ll be entered into a drawing for one of four $50 gift cards to Grocery Outlet!

Please make sure you click on the link at the end of the survey to type in your email to be entered into the drawing. This survey will be open from now through August. Recipients of the gift cards will be notified the first week of September.

Questions? Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Join today’s ‘Adulting 101’ class to learn about grocery shopping and meal planning

Monday, May 18th, 2026

The Disability and Accessibility Services office is offering a summer series, “Adulting 101,” in which all students are invited to engage in conversation and develop skills, resources and strategies for key daily living functions.

Join us today (Tuesday) for our first topic, grocery shopping and meal planning. We’ll meet at 4 p.m. in the Murdock Library (in the ARC). Contact Jocelyn Day at jday@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Bruin Store will be closed tomorrow

Monday, May 18th, 2026

The Bruin Store will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday) for our yearly physical inventory. We will be fulfilling online orders and be back open on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you for understanding.

Wood-Mar parking lot will be closed tomorrow

Sunday, May 17th, 2026

Please be aware that plant services will close the Wood-Mar parking lot tomorrow (Tuesday) to crane equipment onto the roof of Wood-Mar/EHS.

When parking, please use the Hoover or Stevens Center parking lots, and use the south entrance when entering the building.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience!

Check out the Bridge Cafe’s menu for the week

Sunday, May 17th, 2026

The Bridge Cafe is open for summer hours this week, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We will be at the Bridge Cafe Monday through Thursday this week. Lunch specials will be available starting at 11:30 a.m.

This weeks menu is as follows:

  • Monday: Grilled chicken nachos
  • Tuesday: Carnitas tacos
  • Wednesday: Huli Huli chicken plate
  • Thursday: Smoked bacon-wrapped hot dogs

If you have any questions, please email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

Book free physical therapy appointments this month and next

Sunday, May 17th, 2026

It’s that time of year again! If you have aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, this time is for you.

George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic for all those interested from now through June 12. We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including, but not limited to:

  • General aches and pains
  • Chronic pain
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Struggles with balance/falls
  • Concussion management
  • Sports injuries
  • Neurological events
  • Vestibular issues
  • General deconditioning
  • Pediatrics
  • Cardiovascular, and more

The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage.

Please fill out this interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. Thank you!

Please contact Catherine Cieslak at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu. or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.

Will you be paying tuition with a 529?

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

Students using a 529 Plan to pay for fall 2026 tuition may now submit a new 529 Payment Deferral Request to help avoid late fees while waiting for funds to arrive. You can complete the form here.

Please submit the form before the payment due date if your 529 payment will arrive late.

Admissions systems offers work-study internship opportunity for the fall

Monday, May 11th, 2026

Are you a detail-oriented student looking for a meaningful way to engage with the Be Known promise? The admissions systems and operations department is seeking three dedicated interns to join our team for the fall 2026 school year!

This in-person, work-study-eligible role requires approximately 10 hours a week, making it a perfect fit for a busy student schedule. If you pride yourself on precision and want to see how the inner workings of the university come to life, we want to meet you! Apply on Handshake today using this link.

Questions? Contact Emily Poling at epoling@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Store hosts a 25% off sale today through May 19

Monday, May 11th, 2026

Shop the Bruin Store now to get 25% off select supplies (pens, legal pads, folders, etc.) and 20% off Moleskine Notebooks. Sale runs through Tuesday, May 19.

Our campus store is open Monday through Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are closed Fridays through Sundays. Or, shop online 24/7.

Be aware of telehealth changes taking effect this summer

Monday, May 11th, 2026

Over the past two years, the university has partnered with TimelyCare to provide virtual medical and mental health services to undergraduate students and select face-to-face graduate programs based in Newberg. We are writing to inform you that this contract will conclude on May 26, 2026.

We anticipate securing a replacement telehealth provider; however, there may be a temporary gap in service availability during the summer months. This transition is primarily due to the cost of these services, which has been higher than anticipated.

We are currently in advanced discussions with two potential vendors and will provide an update as soon as a new provider is selected, including details on how to access services.

In the meantime, we wanted to ensure you are aware of the potential gap in telehealth availability this summer so you can plan accordingly.

If you have any questions, please contact the Health and Counseling Center at hcc@georgefox.edu.

Last chance to register for Summer Online!

Sunday, May 10th, 2026

Summer is quickly approaching, and so is your last chance to sign up for Summer Online!

Summer Online courses are less than half the price of regular tuition – and run for eight weeks, starting June 1. It’s a great way to create space in your fall schedule, while saving time and money! Plus, courses are flexible and taught by George Fox professors that you know and love.

You can see a full list of courses offered at class.georgefox.edu, under 2026 Summer Term. Register on MyGeorgeFox this week to save your spot!