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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:

• Wednesday, Dec. 4, between 1 and 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 5, between 9 a.m. and noon
• Monday, Dec. 9, between 9 and 11 a.m. or 2 and 4 p.m.

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.).

Do you value a preschool education for your kids or future kids? Share your thoughts with a group of BUSN 250 students who are working to increase awareness about the difference a preschool education makes in the lives of children by taking this survey.

Thank you for taking the time to support our research! Contact Abby Roche at aroche23@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

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.

The library will close early at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday). The library will be closed Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 28-30, and will reopen at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1. The 24-hour space will remain open.

As part of our commitment to campus safety, we want to ensure all personal transportation devices, including bicycles, skateboards and e-mobility devices, are used responsibly. All devices must be operated respectfully on roads and sidewalks only, with operators yielding to pedestrians and using courteous communication when approaching. For everyone’s safety, all devices may not be ridden inside campus buildings, and riders should keep wheels on the ground at all times.

University policy supports the safe and respectful use of e-mobility devices around campus.

• E-mobility devices, such as e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards, should be ridden at slower speeds, especially in pedestrian-heavy areas.
• To mitigate fire risks, indoor charging and storage of these devices are strictly prohibited in accordance with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue guidelines, institutional insurance requirements, and Oregon state law. Riding, storing or charging these devices inside campus buildings is forbidden.
• Devices must not block fire exits, stairways, or emergency access areas and should be parked only at designated bike racks.
• Remember, helmets and other safety gear are highly recommended.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in keeping our campus safe and accessible for all!

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:

• Wednesday, Dec. 4, between 1 and 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 5, between 9 a.m. and noon
• Monday, Dec. 9, between 9 and 11 a.m. or 2 and 4 p.m.

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!

“Be Rooted” chapel (Tuesday morning) is moving to the university chapel this morning. Please join us at 10:50 a.m. if you are able to do so for a time of giving thanks through worship and hearing from President Baker.

Do you love George Fox and want to help visiting students decide if this is the place for them? Apply to be a University Ambassador for the spring semester! University Ambassadors, or “Ambies,” are current George Fox students from a variety of majors, grade levels, and other campus involvements.

As an Ambassador you will volunteer your time for two hours each week. You’ll share about your George Fox experience through campus tours, overnight hosting, event day greeting, and more. You’ll also get to attend a weekly meeting to bond with your fellow “Ambies.” This is an excellent resume builder, and a solid opportunity to develop your communication skills.

Apply here! Applications are due by Monday, Dec. 2. Email Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Bon Appetit will have adjusted hours for Thanksgiving break. We will have normal hours until dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 27, when we will be closing early at 6 p.m. If you ordered meals for over the break, don’t forget to pick those up before 5:30 p.m.!

The Bridge Cafe and Maker’s Market will be closing at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. All locations will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29. We will reopen for brunch and dinner on Saturday with shorter hours.

Please check Instagram, or georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for the most up-to-date information on our hours.

Don’t want to lose access to your George Fox email on Canvas, Zoom, or other apps that use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? If you only use Okta Verify or Google Authenticator, the app will transfer to your new phone but not the account information. 

Before purchasing a new phone, set up either SMS (text message) or voice call authentication so you don’t get locked out. 

Manage your verification methods by following the steps we have included.

1. Go to login.georgefox.edu
2. Click your name in the upper right corner
3. From the drop-down menu, select Settings
4. Scroll down to the section labeled Security Methods

Note: Multi-factor Authentication is required for security purposes and it is impossible to disable it. We do not have any verification methods that are sent via email.

If you got a new phone and activated it without SMS or voice call set-up, then you must contact the Service Desk.

Questions regarding MFA? Contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.

As part of our commitment to campus safety, we want to ensure all personal transportation devices, including bicycles, skateboards and e-mobility devices, are used responsibly. All devices must be operated respectfully on roads and sidewalks only, with operators yielding to pedestrians and using courteous communication when approaching. For everyone’s safety, all devices may not be ridden inside campus buildings, and riders should keep wheels on the ground at all times.

University policy supports the safe and respectful use of e-mobility devices around campus.

• E-mobility devices, such as e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards, should be ridden at slower speeds, especially in pedestrian-heavy areas.
• To mitigate fire risks, indoor charging and storage of these devices are strictly prohibited in accordance with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue guidelines, institutional insurance requirements, and Oregon state law. Riding, storing or charging these devices inside campus buildings is forbidden.
• Devices must not block fire exits, stairways, or emergency access areas and should be parked only at designated bike racks.
• Remember, helmets and other safety gear are highly recommended.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in keeping our campus safe and accessible for all!

The Bruin Bookstore is having an online Black Friday sale, with deals up to 30% off. Use the code BLACKFRIDAY24 to get 20% off one item, 25% off two items, or 30% off three or more items. This deal applies to clothing and gifts.

The Bruin Bookstore will be closing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and closed all day Thursday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Have a great Thanksgiving!

Enjoy food, music, art and meeting new people at this year’s Art and Design Majors and Minors Fair in Canyon Commons on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Bring your friends and join the art and design department to explore student projects and discover more about our programs and career opportunities in graphic design, illustration, and studio art.

For more information, email Marvin Eans at means@georgefox.edu.

Due to Thanksgiving break, Open Study Table will not be open tomorrow (Wednesday) or Thursday, Nov. 27-28. We will reopen next week for our final week of the semester.

If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Come to the graduate research symposium hosted in Canyon Commons on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The DMSc (Doctor of Medical Science) program was created in response to an ever-growing demand for healthcare leaders, particularly in rural, traditionally underserved and international locations. Our DMSc students are excited to present their research to you in a symposium-format doctoral defense.

The focus of our students’ research is rooted in service and leadership, with an emphasis on global health and humanitarian service and leadership. As a part of their coursework, our DMSc students participated in a service trip to Africa and the greater Pacific Northwest.

Take a short break from the Christmas Extravaganza and come to the symposium in Canyon Commons to hear about the exciting research our DMSc students have been doing. You will not only have the opportunity to hear about their research but are also encouraged to ask questions and interact with our students.

If you have questions, contact CJ Lobato at clobato@georgefox.edu.

Sunday, Dec. 8, is the last day students can withdraw from a class without grade responsibility. Visit this website for more information. The university has extended the class withdrawal deadline for the benefit of our students. The deadline is now the Sunday before the last week of class.

Students are advised to seek advice from professors, CAP coaches, advisors, or Learning Support Services before dropping a class.

Students may also reach out to Jere Witherspoon, the student care specialist, at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316 if they need information about dropping a class.

The Political Science Club is looking for members for the spring semester. The club is open to everyone, regardless of major. We will begin hosting informed nonpartisan discussions on modern politics. No prior knowledge is required to join the club or engage in these discussions. If you are interested, please fill out this Google Form!

Contact Kendall Kartler at kkartler22@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours resume on Saturday, Nov. 30. Enjoy the break, and we’ll see you soon!

We are starting a Ham Radio club at George Fox, and there are many ways to get involved! We are planning some outdoor radio activities, including hiking, hidden transmitter hunts, and training on how to help with communications during an emergency.

If you are interested in learning more about getting an amateur (ham) radio license, you won’t want to miss the free Zoom Technician Ham Radio License Preparation Class planned for Nov. 29-30 at 9 a.m.

For more information about the class or the club, email Justin Johnson at justinj@georgefox.edu