The Bruin Community Pantry will be open during the following days and times over winter break:
Email bruincommunitypantry@
If you need access to food during a time when we are closed, please email us to arrange an alternative time.
Drinkware is on sale for 20% off at the Bruin Bookstore today (Thursday) through Monday, Dec. 9.
The Worship Ensemble is seeking talented singers and instrumentalists to join us in leading our campus in worship for the spring 2025 term. Auditions will be held this Monday, Dec. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Ross 206. Sign up here.
Please email Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Struggling to stay on top of finals? Need feedback on a paper or help polishing your final draft? Need to create a game plan for studying and managing stress? The ARC can help you.
We have special hours during finals week. We are open Monday, Dec. 9 through Thursday, Dec. 12. Don’t wait until the last minute to schedule an appointment.
To schedule an appointment go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
Come join us for an information session about the Cuba missions trip spiritual life and the psychology department will be taking in May 2025, and ask any questions you have regarding the trip.
The session will take place in Canyon Commons 101 on Monday, Dec. 9, at noon. Students with a special interest in research could take lead in parts of the research and apply for a Richter Scholarship to fund summer work. Students with a special interest in using psychology, social work, and Spanish to serve the Lord are invited to apply.
Please also fill out the interest form for the trip, regardless of whether you can make it to the info session or not.
Email Kelly Chang at kchang@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
Talk with first-year engineering students from 5 to 6 p.m. as they display their oscillating air engine designs this Friday, Dec. 6, in the Maker Hub. Then, from 6 to 8 p.m., watch them compete with their air engines for maximum speed, coast, air efficiency, power and craftsmanship in our “Wobble-Off.” All are welcome!
Contact Jennifer McCollum at jmccollum@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
We’re excited to announce that in May of 2025 students and faculty from our Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be heading to Uganda for a medical service trip! Our well-established partnerships with local leaders in Uganda seek to meet the physical and educational needs that exist in these communities.
We will work alongside doctors, teachers and community leaders who have been our friends and partners for over 10 years. As we prepare to return, we need your help! This trip is being funded by donations and fundraisers, with our next one being through MOD Pizza on Monday, Dec. 9.
Visit the MOD Pizza in Newberg that day and use the code MODGIVES20 to support us (valid for dine-in, takeout or delivery).
In previous trips, we have seen kids and adults receive health care for the first time in their lives, having walked hours through rural Uganda to our large medical clinics. We have seen teenagers with cerebral palsy walk for the first time and even start playing soccer with friends. We have helped Ugandans with amputations return to the professional world in previously lost careers. We have even saved the lives of kids with hydrocephalus, or adults with progressive cancers by identifying them and ensuring they get the medical care they need.
Thank you for your support!
Midyear graduates, we want to celebrate as many of you as possible on the George Fox social media pages! To participate, simply …
1. Get your picture taken at River Street House North (building 48 on this map) during one of the following times:
If you can, bring your full grad regalia or just the cap, and ask for our photographer, Chris.
2. OR, send Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu) an email with a nice photo of you (preferably in grad regalia)
That’s it! We’ll share photos during finals week and throughout the day during midyear commencement.
OPTIONAL: Want to share about your George Fox experience? Send Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu) an email with a few sentences about your favorite college memory, how you’ve grown in your faith, how you’ve felt known, what’s next (a job, grad school, etc.) or anything else you want to share. Those who send both a photo and a quote may be featured individually on our social media pages, website, university magazine and beyond.
Thank you and congratulations on all you have accomplished!
The campus community, including students, employees and their families, are invited to join the university’s annual campus-wide Christmas Extravaganza this Thursday, Dec. 5! This is a wonderful time for everyone across the university to come together and celebrate the Christmas season.
The Extravaganza begins with a tree-lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m., followed by activities and attractions that include carriage rides, baby goats, s’mores, fire pits, “Santa’s Workshop” in the Maker Hub, ornament and cookie decorating, music performances in the chapel, lots of delicious treats, and more! The event will go until 7 p.m.
Come join in on the festivities!
Are you a certified fitness instructor or personal trainer looking for part-time teaching or training opportunities next semester? The UREC team at Hadlock Student Center is looking to hire students and staff to meet the high demand for fitness services. Interested in applying? Fill out this form.
If you have questions, please email us at fitness@georgefox.edu.
Would you like to sell your art at the Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Hangout on Thursday, Dec. 5? All you need is $10 to rent a table and as much art as you would like to sell to fellow students, staff and the local community.
This year, Holiday Hangout is combining with the Christmas Extravaganza, which will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, carriage rides and lots of other fun activities. Our market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work. This event is attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic.
Fill out this form to rent a table.
Events coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
This is a friendly reminder that fall term rentals are due by Dec. 14 at the Bruin Bookstore. If you need to extend your rental or you would like to purchase your text, please stop by the bookstore.
If you have any questions, email Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.
Do you want your student employment paycheck to be deposited in your bank account automatically on payday? Come by the People and Culture office to sign up for direct deposit before you leave for Christmas break!
You can either bring a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank that includes your name, account number, and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking website or mobile app. You can also fill out the Direct Deposit Form linked on our website and submit your proof from your bank to our Paperwork Dropbox.
If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, remember that your paycheck will be in the mailroom unless you have put in a request with Mail Services to have your mail forwarded. Be sure to update your mailing address on file in MyGeorgeFox under the Profile tile if this is the case.
Questions? Contact our payroll team (payroll@georgefox.edu).
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Jay Miller will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.
Please reach out to Jay at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Help the residents of Friendsview bring in the Christmas season by decorating the lobby tomorrow (Wednesday) from 1 to 4 p.m. You can meet in the main lobby of Friendsview at the start of either of those times and come and go as you wish. If you would like to RSVP, sign up on the Helper Helper app.
If you have questions, contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu.
Come down to the Gulley lobby on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 8 to 9 p.m., and grab a donut and some study tips with help from our friends from the ARC! Donuts will be provided. All students are welcome!
Are you interested in serving as a student leader for the 2025-26 school year? Now is the perfect time to apply! The Office of Student Life offers a variety of leadership opportunities in Spiritual Life, Intercultural Life, Student Leadership Council, Parent and Family Programs, Student Activities, Commuter Life, and Residence Life.
To learn more about these opportunities, visit our Student Life Leadership and Employment page. Applications are open now and due by Wednesday, Jan. 15. Apply today at this link!
Finals week is almost upon us, including longer hours in the library for many. To bring a little fun to finals, you are cordially invited to join the library for Spirit Week. Dress according to each day’s theme and help us share a few extra smiles in our space.
Don’t forget that you can book study rooms on the library website, ask for multicolored whiteboard markers at the front desk, and that the 24-hour space will remain open throughout finals week. Keep an eye out for coffee near Whiteboard Wednesday and know that we’re cheering for you.
Midyear graduates, we want to celebrate as many of you as possible on the George Fox social media pages! To participate, simply …
1. Get your picture taken at River Street House North (building 48 on this map) during one of the following times:
If you can, bring your full grad regalia or just the cap, and ask for our photographer, Chris.
2. OR, send Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu) an email with a nice photo of you (preferably in grad regalia)
That’s it! We’ll share photos during finals week and throughout the day during midyear commencement.
OPTIONAL: Want to share about your George Fox experience? Send Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu) an email with a few sentences about your favorite college memory, how you’ve grown in your faith, how you’ve felt known, what’s next (a job, grad school, etc.) or anything else you want to share. Those who send both a photo and a quote may be featured individually on our social media pages, website, university magazine and beyond.
Thank you and congratulations on all you have accomplished!
The Department of Education has officially opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025–26 academic year. The 2025–26 FAFSA will cover fall 2025, spring 2026, and summer 2026, and the application is required to be eligible for certain types of financial aid, including federal and state grants, student employment, and Stafford loans.
The financial aid office will be hosting several events in the coming weeks to assist you and your contributor(s) with the FAFSA and other financial aid questions. Look through our schedule below and save the dates!
Continuing Student Webinar
Registration is now open for our continuing student webinar taking place from 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. We will cover important information about the FAFSA, financial aid timelines, scholarships, loans, professional judgments, anticipated charges, and more.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions of our financial aid team throughout the presentation, and our slides will be emailed to registrants afterward. Follow the link below to sign up: Bruins Beyond Year One: Financial Aid for Returning Students.
FAFSA Workshops
If you need help completing your FAFSA, you can attend one of our upcoming workshops tomorrow (Tuesday), Dec. 3, or Jan. 21. Bring your laptop to Canyon Commons 101 from 5 to 7 p.m., grab some dinner, and get your questions answered by a financial aid counselor! Walk-ins are welcome, and registration is not required.
If you can’t make it, you can schedule an appointment with a counselor at this link or visit our office on the second floor of the Stevens Center during drop-in hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
