Always be prepared for an emergency

Tuesday, September 13th, 2022

It is always good to be prepared for an emergency! Check out the following links for some basic emergency tools, tips, and resources.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Campus Public Safety or the student life office. Be well!

Parking info for student cars on campus

Tuesday, September 13th, 2022

If you have a car on campus this year, here are a few reminders on our parking policies and the citation appeals process.

  • Familiarize yourself with our parking policies here.
  • Make sure to park in the location your parking permit designates. You can find these locations on our campus parking map.
  • Familiarize yourself with the parking citation appeals process here.

Please contact Campus Public Safety at campussafety@georgefox.edu or at 503-554-2090 with any questions you may have.

Join suicide prevention seminar via Zoom Oct. 3-4

Tuesday, September 13th, 2022

Join us on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 3-4, for the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s Strengthening Team™ Ethics & Legal Considerations Suicide Prevention two-day event.

Day 1: We will explore safety, security, risk and common ethical and legal concerns in healthcare practice, followed by applying these concepts to emerging roles in primary care (behavioral health clinicians and culturally responsive community health workers). We will share experiences of power differentials in high-quality primary care early adopters.

Day 2: Kent Corso, PsyD, will present “Proactive Reduction of Suicide in Populations via Evidence-Based Research.” After that, we will discuss suicide in healthcare workers, as well as a system-wide approach to suicide prevention in primary care sustained since 2011.

If you would like to register for the event, sign up here. Contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu with any questions.

New students: Please fill out this survey and enter to win prizes

Tuesday, September 13th, 2022

We would like all new, traditional, undergraduate students to complete a short beginning-of-semester survey that asks questions about your start to the year. Each student who completes the survey will be entered for $25 gift card drawings.

So far, 222 students have responded to the survey invitation that was sent by email, but we would like to have all new students (including transfer students) respond.

Chloe Wachsmuth is the winner of our first prize drawing and will receive a $25 Fred Meyer gift card. Two more drawings will be conducted for those who complete the survey by midnight on Wednesday, and a final prize winner will be selected from those who complete the survey by midnight this Sunday, Sept. 18.

For more information, contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Join us this Saturday for Mini Painting Night with the Arts & Crafts Club

Tuesday, September 13th, 2022

Come join the Arts & Crafts Club and Critical Hit in Lemmons 13 this Saturday, Sept. 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., to hang out and paint miniatures for D&D campaigns. There will be pizza!

For more information, contact Laura Conover at lconover19@georgefox.edu.

Swing by the Fox County Fair this Friday

Monday, September 12th, 2022

The Fox County Fair is in the quad at 6 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 16! Come check out the campus clubs, local churches and ways you can serve your community at this annual event. We will have bingo prizes and games.

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.

Coming up:

  • Serve Day Celebration: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1:30 p.m., the quad
  • Fox County Fair: Friday, Sept. 16, 6 p.m., the quad
  • Starlight Parade and Football Game: Saturday, Sept. 17, 5 p.m. in residence halls

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Hadlock hours adjusted for Serve Day

Monday, September 12th, 2022

The Hadlock Student Center will be open tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6 to 8 a.m. and again from 4 to 11 p.m. Please note that the HSC will be closed for the daytime hours due to Serve Day activities. Intramural sports and other activities will proceed like normal for the evening.

Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Reminder: Offices closed tomorrow for Serve Day

Monday, September 12th, 2022

We can’t wait to serve our community together this week! As a reminder, offices will be closed and students will not be working or clocking hours during Serve Day tomorrow unless you are specifically hired to work the event.

Please reach out to Kelly Peterson at kpeterson@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Murdock Library closing at 6 p.m. today

Monday, September 12th, 2022

Due to a planned power outage by PGE, the Murdock Library (including the 24-hour space) will be closing at 6 p.m. today (Tuesday). The 24-hour space will reopen at 10 p.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Display your goods at Bruin Marketplace during homecoming on Oct. 1

Monday, September 12th, 2022

Calling all Bruin creatives! Interested in participating in the Bruin Marketplace at Bruinpalooza this year? This is a unique opportunity for you to highlight your business or sell your goods. Entrepreneurs, innovators and artisans are encouraged to join! The Bruin Marketplace is Saturday, Oct. 1, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the quad.

Register today: We have special booth spaces reserved for students! Learn more on the registration site about times and restrictions. Questions may be directed to Holly Anderson at handerson@georgefox.edu.

Make plans to attend Study Abroad Fair on Oct. 5

Monday, September 12th, 2022

Before you can change the world, let the world change you! Study abroad for a semester.

Want to learn more? Join us for a Study Abroad Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, in Canyon Commons. Come learn about your opportunities to study abroad for a semester through the George Fox Study Abroad Program. Representatives from more than 10 different programs in almost 25 countries will be available for questions and information.

Questions may be directed to Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

Make note of Bridge Café and Maker’s Market hours on Serve Day

Monday, September 12th, 2022

The retail cafes will have different hours of operation on Serve Day. The Bridge Café will be open from 7:30 to 10 a.m., and the Maker’s Market will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 14.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bon Appetit at bameals@georgefox.edu.

Volunteer to have your dorm room shown on campus tours

Sunday, September 11th, 2022

The admissions office is looking for students willing to have their rooms shown on campus tours once a week throughout the fall semester. We are still needing rooms volunteered on the first floor of Edwards, Gulley, and Sutton! Click here to volunteer.

If you have questions, email Miranda Davidson at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

Attend dance team’s open practice this Thursday

Sunday, September 11th, 2022

The George Fox dance team invites you to an open practice this ThursdaySept. 15, at 5:30 p.m. in Hadlock.

Experience what it is like to be a Bruin dancer. Do warm-ups, learn sidelines, and pick up part of a dance with us! In addition, this is also a time when you can audition to join the team, as we are always looking to expand.

Please email team captain Katie Armstrong at karmstrong20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Mail Services closed Wednesday morning, open in the afternoon

Sunday, September 11th, 2022

Mail Services will be closed the morning of Serve Day, Wednesday, Sept. 14, but will be open for business in the afternoon between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Planned power outage scheduled for today and tomorrow

Sunday, September 11th, 2022

PGE has a power outage planned for today (Monday) and tomorrow in the evening. Because of the Friendsview construction along Fulton Street, PGE is shutting off power for a few hours each night for buildings and homes serviced in the area while they bring the electrical system online.

Buildings affected could be: Bauman, Brougher, Duke, Fulton Streeet House, Minthorn, Murdock Library, Nash House, North Street Annex, Ross, Roy Apartments, Stouffer Stadium, and Wheeler.

The planned outages are today from 5 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 6 to 10 p.m. If each evening’s work is successful, the power may be restored before 10 p.m. on that night.

Remember that if the power is out in an academic building (e.g. Bauman, Duke, Minthorn, Murdock Library, North Street Annex, Ross, Wheeler, etc.), the building must be evacuated until the power is restored. This is for your safety. Thank you!

Partner with spiritual life office to assist refugees

Sunday, September 11th, 2022

The Office for Spiritual Life Office is building a partnership with Salem for Refugees for students to empower and be empowered by our new neighbors. We’re looking for students who are interested in helping refugees feel welcome and adjust to their life in the United States.

Fill out this form and we will be in touch with you when opportunities are available!

Contact Colin Thomas at cthomas18@georgefox.edu for more information.

Murdock Library closing at 5 p.m. today

Sunday, September 11th, 2022

Due to a planned power outage by PGE, the Murdock Library (including the 24-hour space) will be closing at 5 p.m. today (Monday). The 24-hour space will reopen at 10 p.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Check out Comic Book Club at this Friday’s fair

Sunday, September 11th, 2022

Happy Monday! This Friday, Sept. 16, the Comic Book Club will have a booth at the George Fox County Fair! Swing by for snacks and prizes. We can’t wait to see you there!

The fair begins at 7 p.m. in the quad. Contact Maggie Hartley at mhartley20@georgefox.edu with any questions related to the club.

Library will be closed Monday and Tuesday evenings for planned power outage

Thursday, September 8th, 2022

PGE has a power outage planned for this Monday and Tuesday evening. The library, including the 24-hour space, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 10 p.m. and on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. The 24-hour space will reopen at 10 p.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu with any questions.