On Monday, March 10, we will be hosting our spring Nursing Expo in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Twenty-eight different hospitals and healthcare companies will be here to meet with our students.
Please take this opportunity to network, ask questions, and promote yourself to some of the most reputable healthcare companies around.
Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour this Sunday, March 9, for Daylight Savings. To stay safe, get plenty of rest and check out these safety tips provide by the George Fox Safety Committee. Let’s work together to ensure a safe transition.
Some spaces have been blocked off in the Morse lot until the end of the semester. Please utilize the rest of the lot and do not park where there are barricades.
All are welcome to a guest lecture by Aidan Arthur, “The Sweet Poison of the False Infinite: C.S. Lewis, Elon Musk, and Longtermism,” today (Friday) at 2 p.m. in Hoover 203, hosted by the Lewis and Tolkien Society.
This presentation grows out of Aidan’s work as a Ritcher scholar with George Fox last summer. He looked into Lewis’s Space Trilogy and the implications this work has for math, technology, science, and more. Refreshments will be provided. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
We hope to see to you there! Bring a friend! If you have any questions, contact Colton Kirby at ckirby22@georgefox.edu.
Spring Bruin Preview is just around the corner! Admissions is looking for current students to host a prospective student overnight on Thursday, April 3.
This is an opportunity for you to show a prospective student what George Fox is like through your eyes! You can take them to dorm events and show them downtown Newberg, or stay in, play games and watch a movie in your dorm!
If you’re interested in hosting a student, click this link to register.
If you have questions, contact Visit Coordinator Miranda Engstrom (Davidson) at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.
Join us tonight (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. for our student-led Hadlock Worship Night, themed “How He Loves Us.” We’re excited for another amazing evening of worship, connection and celebration, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!
Due to Hadlock Worship Night, the Hadlock Student Center will be closed from 6:30 to 9 p.m. this evening (Thursday). The building will reopen at 9 p.m. for regular programming.
Explore housing options one putt at a time! Check out living spaces and have some fun along the way! Putt-Putt Housing Preview kicks off in Newlin Hall at 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday).
Each showcased living area will have a putt-putt hole. Complete the course and receive a ticket to the donut truck along with some fun swag.
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.
Events coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the second weekend of Scholarship Summit on campus tomorrow (Friday). With over 200 visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind.
If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.
Democracy on your mind? Come listen to Dr. Bert Emerson, associate professor of English and honors program director at Whitworth University, lecture about what American literature might teach us about democracy today. The lecture, given in EHS 102 at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, will be based on his recent book, American Literary Misfits.
Additionally, join a discussion of American Literary Misfits at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 13 (location TBA), with George Fox faculty members Harrison Dietzman, Ed Song, and Rachel Winslow, who will be giving short responses to the book followed by a response from Emerson. Open discussion to follow.
Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
To prepare for fall 2025, stay up to date on your next steps in MyGeorgeFox. Be sure to complete your To Do List items by May 1 in order to plan ahead for your expected remaining balance in August.
Some things to consider …
If you have any questions, we’d love to help! Contact us or schedule an appointment today!
Do you like playing games? Solving puzzles? Helping others? Arguing about things that seem impossible (but are obvious, when looked at another way)?
Introducing *drum roll please* the George Fox Math Community Club!
We want to host activities and events for you, starting with something special in two weeks. But first, we need your help to make this club official. If you like this idea, please fill out this Google Form to show that you support the George Fox Math Community Club.
Our goal is to foster a Christ-centered environment where students build meaningful relationships with one another while exploring the world of mathematics and data analytics. Through collaboration, creativity, and intellectual growth, we aim to inspire each other to think critically, act with integrity, and serve with passion as we grow together in both knowledge and community.
Thank you for helping our community grow. Stay tuned for circle-related details for March 14, the favorite holiday of math lovers, sugar lovers and anyone else who loves fun with friends!
If you have questions, reach out to Claire Botts at cbotts24@georgefox.edu.
Dan Kang and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Spring Faculty Lecture at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, in Hoover 105.
Ekaterina Lomperis, PhD, the Richard B. Parker Associate Professor of Theology and Wesleyan Thought and winner of the 2023-24 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is our featured faculty speaker. Ekaterina will speak about “Spiritual Reformations of Medicine: Early Modern Beginnings and Contemporary Possibilities.”
University members and the surrounding community are invited. Please join us as we hear Dr. Lomperis share her research on the transformations of religious perspectives on medicine and healing during an era of reform, with a particular focus on Martin Luther’s thought.
We hope you are able to support Ekaterina by attending in person. Refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to attend, the event will be live-streamed at this link.
Are you interested in teaching full time in a Christian K-12 school after graduation? If so, you may be a candidate for the Fellowship of Regional Christian Educators (FORCE) program launching this summer.
FORCE can achieve the following:
We have thriving partnerships with multiple Christian K-12 schools throughout Oregon and beyond who are looking for candidates like you to help them with their kingdom work.
Interested? Contact John Hynes at jhynes@georgefox.edu or 805-433-2464, or Kimberly Steele at ksteele@georgefox.edu.
Join us today (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m. in the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) to hear Tyler Monk’s powerful storytelling and spoken word! Chapel credit is available, so we hope to see you there!
Monk is a former Division I athlete, first-generation college graduate, and entrepreneur from inner-city Portland. He knows firsthand what it means to overcome obstacles, and now he travels the country sharing his story and helping others develop a winning mindset.
As the founder of The Underdog Mentality, Tyler uses storytelling, spoken word, and real-life strategies to inspire students, leaders, and organizations to reach their full potential. His approach focuses on resilience, emotional intelligence, and overcoming the odds.
Contact Meklit Wakjira at mwakjira21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Calling all campus Cupids! It’s your chance to shine as the star of our Dating Game! Sign up today to showcase your charm as our next Bachelor, Bachelorette, or contestant, and win a fully paid-for date on us! Don’t miss out on this shot at love! Sign up here.
The Moonlight and Magnolias Spring Formal tickets go on sale this week. Tickets are $20, and we take cash or card. This is a very limited event, so get yours before they are gone. Ticket sales are in Canyon Commons (dates are subject to change if we sell out).
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.
Events coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Doctor of psychology students are conducting a research study on the dating patterns of undergraduate students at George Fox. Specifically, we are looking at how undergraduate students are meeting their partners (online, in-person, mutual friends/family, dating apps, etc.) and how satisfied partnered individuals are in their relationships.
We are looking for partnered individuals and individuals who are actively seeking a romantic relationship to complete our survey! Requirements:
There are no requirements for length of time you’ve been in your current relationship or type of relationship (i.e., married, dating, etc.). For individuals seeking a romantic relationship, there are no requirements regarding dating history. Use this link to participate.
If you choose to participate, your responses will be completely anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of our research project. Questions or concerns should be directed to either Lia McLanahan, MA, at lmclanahan19@georgefox.edu or Dr. Greg Fischer, PhD, at gfischer@georgefox.edu.
You’re invited to join us for an off-campus “Away with God” retreat during spring break on Friday, March 21, through Sunday, March 23.
These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10 to 12 students. Participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body and spirit. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.
You must fill out this application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend, and then you will secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is this Friday, March 7.
If you have questions, reach out to Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.
The Moonlight and Magnolias Spring Formal tickets go on sale this week. Tickets are $20 and we take cash or card. This is a very limited event so get yours before they are gone. Ticket sales are in Canyon Commons—dates are subject to change if we sell out.
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.
Events coming up:
Putt-Putt Golf Housing Night: March 7 at 5 p.m. in the living areas
Spring Formal: March 15 at 7 p.m. at The Barn at Countryside
Dating Game: April 4 at 7 p.m. in Bauman
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Is there someone at George Fox who has made a difference in your college experience? Someone who ignited a spark that made you want to learn more than you thought you could, someone who walked alongside you during a difficult season, someone who has been a mentor? Take a moment to write an email, e-card, or traditional “thank you” card to that professor, RA, tutor, supervisor, or other influential person. Try to be specific as you describe how this person has contributed to your life. Students in Newberg can stop by the ARC to pick up a blank card.
