The Daily Bruin

Hey Bruins! Are you curious about opportunities to go abroad while studying at Fox? Come to our table in Canyon Commons between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today (Thursday) and ask us about our experience studying abroad through the international study organization Worldstrides and George Fox’s study abroad program!

We’d love to get you connected to an opportunity that fits your major.

Questions? Contact Kaylee Cornie at kcornie22@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the first weekend of Scholarship Summit on campus tomorrow (Friday). With around 600 visitors expected, 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:

• Plan to park at Steve’s Auto, the Morse lot, or use street parking Friday morning. Guests will be arriving on campus between 8 and 8:45 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, HMS, and Newlin from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main serving line. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

Students from all disciplines are encouraged to attend a two-part vocational discernment workshop on Monday, Feb. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Hoover 103. You are welcome to attend either session independently, even if you are unable to attend both.

Workshop schedule:

• Part One (2 to 3 p.m.): “Finding Purpose and Meaning.” We will explore how your specific area of study and personal passions intersect with global justice issues. You will begin mapping out resources available in your discipline and sketching a personal roadmap toward action.
• Part Two (3 to 4 p.m.): “Stewarding Your Story.” Using a process informed by neuroscience, you will engage in personal story-crafting. This session helps you integrate your “action roadmap” with your past, present, and future story.

This event is being hosted by the university’s Center for Peace and Justice.

Note: Chapel credit is available for each session.

Click here to register. Questions? Contact Hayley Fortner at hfortner@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox community and the general public are invited to attend the Woolman Peacemaking Forum on Tuesday, Feb. 10, hosted by the Center for Peace and Justice.

This engaging evening will feature dynamic speakers, with time built into each session for Q&A and meaningful dialogue. In these turbulent times, we hope you will join us for this timely and thoughtful conversation. You can attend in person in Hoover 105 or online via livestream.

Event Schedule:

• 3 to 8 p.m. – Nonprofit Expo and George Fox Art & Design Student Gallery
• 3:30 to 5 p.m. – Peacemakers Panel: “Beyond Violence: Where Hope Begins in a Broken World.”
  You can review the lineup of panelists and get the livestream link on the George Fox Woolman Forum webpage. Our guests have led global organizations, started nonprofits, and sat with the broken. They have served the vulnerable both locally and abroad, including in Syria, Israel-Palestine, Congo, Haiti, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and beyond.
• 6 to 8 p.m. – Keynote Address: “How Can We Respond to Injustice in a Divided World?”
  Stephan and Belinda Bauman will explore the relationship biblical justice has with presence and peace through the lens of theology and neuroscience, using Isaiah 58 as a framework to explore what this means to us today.

Note: Chapel credit is available for students. Questions? Contact Hayley Fortner at hfortner@georgefox.edu.

You recently received an email from the National College Health Assessment (ncha-web@acha.org), giving you an opportunity to share your health and wellness experiences. Please take some time to share your feedback!

As a token of our appreciation, all participants will receive an elective chapel credit and be entered into a drawing for one of 25 Amazon gift cards.

The NCHA provides an overall picture of the state of our students’ health and helps us understand and improve campus life. It’s online and confidential – George Fox only receives the results in aggregate.

Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.

Apply now for the Spring ’26 SpiL Trips to the Yakama Indian Reservation and New York City!

Looking for more than just a vacation this spring break or May? Spiritual Life (SpiL) invites you to embark on a “low-key pilgrimage” – a journey to both encounter Christ and to serve Christ in the people we meet while adventuring through cultural immersion, experiential education, ministry and service projects.

Apply now to immerse, learn, serve and create unforgettable memories while making a difference in your life as well as many others.

Choose between two unique opportunities (one rural immersion and one urban immersion):

• Spring Break: Yakama Indian Reservation ($450) – Learn from Mending Wings ministries and serve alongside local elders, families and nonprofits on the reservation. Click here to learn more about Mending Wings.
• May 3-9: New York City ($850) – Learn and serve with the Salvation Army and immerse yourself in the global convergence of cultures in NYC.

Don’t miss out! Secure your spot by completing the following four steps by Sunday, Feb. 15:

1. Submit a passport/Real ID copy to the SpiL House
2. Complete the SpiL Trip Application online
3. Submit a $150 deposit to the SpiL House
4. Sign a fundraising M.O.U. (committing any unraised/unpaid balance to your George Fox student account)

Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu or click here for more information

Don’t forget to register for today’s webinar: Part 2 of “How to Build Trust and Leadership with AI.” We will focus on the critical role social influence has on employee trust in the workplace.

New research from George Fox indicates that social influence is a key factor in strengthening trust around AI use. Join us today to explore these findings and learn actionable techniques for building trusting employee relationships around AI adoption.

Click here to register. Questions? Contact Sean Aker at saker@georgefox.edu.

Join us again or for the first time as we gather every other Thursday in Armstrong House to share conversation and practice speaking German. All levels are welcome!

We will meet on the following Thursdays this term:

• Jan. 29
• Feb. 12
• Feb. 26
• March 12
• April 9

Contact Erin Macy at emacy@georgefox.edu for more information.

Do you enjoy dancing? Have you been looking for an opportunity to grow and perform as a dancer? This Friday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. the dance team will have a booth at the club fair, and we would love for you to stop by!

The George Fox dance team represents the university through entertaining performances, academic excellence, and commitment to community involvement and school spirit. We are a small but passionate and welcoming group of dancers who meet twice a week to rehearse.

If you are interested in joining, please contact gfudanceteam@gmail.com to learn more about our audition process. We are an all-levels team, so don’t worry if you don’t have much experience.

We will also be hosting a dance workshop this Monday, Feb. 2, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the far basketball court in Hadlock. During the open rehearsal we will be teaching a short but fun piece of choreography. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Sarah Niemela at sniemela25@georgefox.edu.

Interested in becoming a teacher after graduation? Join FORCE!

The Fellowship of Regional Christian Educators (FORCE) is hosting three information meetings. No RSVP is necessary; just show up to one of them. All are at 7 p.m. in the Myton Conference Room on the second floor of Hoover. The dates offered are:

• Thursday, Jan. 29
• Tuesday, Feb. 3
• Wednesday, Feb. 4

FORCE is a program where candidates work for two years as a teacher in a partner K-12 Christian school. They live together in community in a rent free home off campus and pursue either an MEd or an MAT through the College of Education – for free!

Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and agree to the terms of community living and living stipend for two years.

Questions? Contact John Hynes at jhynes@georgefox.edu.

We want your input! Participate in a Thriving Student Experience Committee focus group and help shape the student experience at George Fox.

What’s involved? You’ll join a group of six to eight other students to reflect on your college experience over a tasty Chipotle lunch or dinner, facilitated by George Fox faculty and staff. The time commitment is one and a half hours, with multiple dates and times offered (see sign-up form for options).

Participants will enjoy a free meal and get cool George Fox University swag for their participation! Students from all majors and grade levels are encouraged to apply. We want to hear from you, so sign up today!

Come join us for open worship after the Manner of Friends this and every Wednesday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the chapel, as we seek to attend, discern and mind the present leadings of Christ through the Holy Spirit.

Where two or three are gathered in his name, Christ is indeed present in the midst of his followers. SpiL credit will be available.

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

Following our Serve with Passion emphasis week, various service opportunities are available this spring.

Come serve alongside our neighbors! Upcoming options include:

• Habitat for Humanity’s Build Site
• Wood Ministry
• Foster Parents Night Out
• Kids’ Day Out

Attend our Friday “Be Neighbors” chapel service from 3 to 3:30 in the chapel to learn from various service organizations throughout the semester, or fill out this form for more info via email!

Contact Chloe Lucas at clucas22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Right now the limited edition Bruin Family crewneck is $26, available in-store only, while supplies last.

Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Don’t let research roadblocks or information overload slow you down this semester! Whether you are just starting a project and need a search strategy or you’ve hit a wall trying to access a specific article, book, or resource, George Fox librarians are your ultimate academic partners.

We are here to help you navigate resources and troubleshoot access issues so you can focus on your best work.

Reach out for drop-in help or schedule a personalized appointment today. You can find all our contact details by clicking here or simply emailing us at researchhelp@georgefox.edu to get started!

1098-T forms for 2025 will be available by the end of January. To get access to your 1098-T form as early as possible, you can fill out the 1098-T Electronic Consent Form (follow the instructions in the FAQ here).

If you have not given electronic consent for the 1098-T, your form will be mailed to your mailing address by the end of January. If you have any questions, please email the student accounts office at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu.

FAFSA Deadline: Jan. 31

The financial aid office wants to remind all students to complete their 2026-27 FAFSA by this Saturday, Jan. 31! 

It’s important to file as soon as possible, as some types of federal aid are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. You can access the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. 

Scholarship Early-Bird Deadlines: Feb. 17

The early-bird deadline for the OSAC State Scholarship and our George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarship applications is in three weeks!

Submitting these applications by Tuesday, Feb. 17, allows you to be entered into drawings for additional early-bird scholarships from Oregon Student Aid and George Fox University. The final due date for both scholarships is March 2.

If you have any questions about scholarships or your FAFSA, reach out to finaid@georgefox.edu or visit the financial aid office on the first floor of the Stevens Center between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Join us for the second part of “How to Build Trust and Leadership with AI,” an educational interactive webinar that will take place via Zoom at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Click here to register.

Generative AI is changing more than how teams work. It’s changing how colleagues perceive and trust each other. New research from George Fox indicates that social influence is a key factor in strengthening trust where the use of AI is involved. We will focus on the critical role social influence has on employee trust in the workplace.

Join us to explore these findings and learn actionable techniques for building trusting employee relationships around AI adoption.

For more information, contact Sean Aker at saker@georgefox.edu.

The Wineskin is the George Fox student-run literary journal, and we publish creative pieces written by Fox students.

For this year’s issue, we want every department on campus involved. Submit your creative pieces to The Wineskin by Feb. 1 for a chance to be your department winner and win a $10 gift card!

In your submission, we want to know what “oasis” means to you. Where in your own desert do you find fruitful land? We are encouraging students from all departments to submit to The Wineskin this year, so show us your passion for your field of study through poetry, flash fiction, short essays, photography, etc.

Everyone has an oasis. Tell us about yours!

Click here to submit your work. If you have any questions, contact Shae Olazaran at solazaran22@georgefox.edu.

Do you 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!