All are welcome to join in a time of Quaker open worship in the chapel today (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. This will be a quiet time of attending to Christ’s presence with and within us.
Alternative chapel credit is available. Afterwards, a page of The Saint John’s Bible will be turned for those who are interested.
Questions? Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu.
Are you looking for a place to chill? Come on by the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) for Board Game Night tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 to 8 p.m.
Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or just want to relax from the hustle and bustle of college, we’d love to have you! Snacks will be provided.
Questions? Contact David Rodriguez at drodriguez25@georgefox.edu.
Academic success is a marathon, not a sprint! Pulling all-nighters right before exams only leads to burnout. Real achievement in college requires a steady, sustainable pace – consistent habits, spaced practice, and room to breathe.
Don’t run the course alone. The Academic Resource Center (ARC) can help you map out the rest of your semester and build a winning game plan. Stop by the ARC today and let’s plan your marathon strategy together.
To schedule an appointment, click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard. We are open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 9 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
Any questions? Email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
Help kids celebrate Halloween! Many kids staying at the Ronald McDonald House Oregon won’t get to go trick-or-treating in their own neighborhoods this year, so the George Fox Nursing Club is bringing Halloween to them.
Donate candy now through Sunday, Oct. 25, in the Nursing Club candy boxes at the mailroom and Roberts building in the nursing hallways.
On Friday, Oct. 30, club members will deliver your donations and trick-or-treat with the kids and families at the House. Every piece helps make the night a little more magical.
Questions? Email Josh Hewitt at jhewitt23@georgefox.edu.
Give blood, save lives! The George Fox Nursing Club is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive this Friday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road). Our goal is 60 pints, and every donation counts.
Book your appointment here using sponsor code GFNursing, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Before you come, bring a photo ID, eat a good meal, drink plenty of water, and complete your RapidPass to save time.
Questions? Email Josh Hewitt at jhewitt23@georgefox.edu.
Want to put your strength to use for science? Interested in being a part of a kinesiology senior research study? Come help us figure out if smelling salts affect muscular strength endurance!
Testing will involve lifting 85% of your Hex Bar 1RM for multiple AMRAP sets, and will be conducted from Monday, Oct. 19, to Monday, Nov. 16.
Contact Chris Jacobs at cjacobs24@georgefox.edu if you would like to participate or for more information.
Starting yesterday (Tuesday) and running weekly through Monday, Nov. 9, undergraduate students will receive an email invitation to complete the Thriving Quotient Inventory. The sender address will be GeorgeFox@qualtrics-research.
This is a legitimate survey, not spam! Your honest feedback directly helps George Fox leaders understand your university experience and work toward making student life as strong and supportive as possible.
Upon completion of the survey, you may provide your student ID number to be entered in a random drawing to win one of four $50 Amazon gift cards.
Please check your inbox, open the link, and take a few minutes to complete the survey when it arrives.
Contact Christine Lawton at clawton@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Disability and Accessibility Services (DAS) has lots of fun events coming up this month! Everyone is welcome, so come join us for some community, conversation and information.
Upcoming events in October:
Contact Norah Trigg at ntrigg23@georgefox.edu for more information.
Love to dance? Looking to try something new? The George Fox dance team is hosting an open workshop this Friday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hadlock’s larger studio.
Open workshops will happen once a month and are drop-in attendance with no commitment. You can come only once, or you can join us every month. No prior dance experience is required.
During this month’s workshop, you’ll participate in a quick warm-up and learn a short piece of spooky jazz/funk choreography, so bring your friends and enjoy a fun night of dancing!
Contact Charlotte Lacy at clacy24@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Kinesiology Club is back up and running at George Fox, and we have plenty of fun events in store!
Take a study break and join the kinesiology crew in Roberts Center Room 170 on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. for a movie night. We’ll have a full ice cream bar with toppings, as well as popcorn.
All majors are invited, so bring comfortable clothes, blankets, and your friends, and kick back with us! We’ll be voting on a Halloween or sports-themed movie before the show starts.
Questions? Reach out to Grady Todd at gtodd24@georgefox.edu.
Please join the College of Education at 5 p.m. today (Tuesday) outside the chapel for a short prayer service for the children and teachers who were killed at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend last Thursday, Oct. 15.
All are welcome to participate. Contact Shawn Daley at sdaley@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Buried under a mountain of course materials? It’s time to streamline with Gemini Notebook, previously NotebookLM, an AI-powered assistant that focuses entirely on the sources you provide.
By uploading your PDFs, lecture notes, and resources into Notebooks for each class or unit, you can transform how you prepare for exams. Gemini Notebook dives into your specific materials to help you make connections and becomes an expert on your class materials, so you can become one too.
The tool also serves as the ultimate study partner. Use the audio and video overview features as a refresher to revisit core concepts or leverage the practice quizzes and flashcards for research-backed exam prep to turn your notes into a personalized tutor.
Starting your Notebooks today ensures that when cumulative projects, exams, and finals arrive, you won’t be scrambling through notes; you’ll have a comprehensive, AI-powered study suite ready to go.
Always follow professor guidelines about appropriate use of AI tools; if in doubt, ask your professor. Review the AI for Student Success page for resources on responsible AI use to support your learning.
Contact Jordan West, learning support services success specialist, with feedback or questions at jwest@georgefox.edu.
The deadline for the Eclectic Texts Conference (ETC) early-bird registration is tomorrow (Wednesday). Be sure to use the promo code SUPERearly to save $5 on registration before then!
Register for the conference and get more information about it here. Contact Alyssa Schultz at aschultz25@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join the Disability and Accessibility Services (DAS) interns tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in the Murdock Library’s Room #025 for a movie night to watch Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution. We will have snacks and great conversation. All are welcome!
Contact Norah Trigg at ntrigg23@georgefox.edu for more information.
The 2027-28 FAFSA is open, and now is the time to complete it. Remember, you must submit the FAFSA to receive federal and state financial aid, as well as some OSAC and George Fox donor-funded scholarships.
Some types of need-based federal and state aid are first-come, first-served, which is why it’s important to complete the FAFSA early to be in line.
Questions?
Check out our FAFSA Frequently Asked Questions page, and our tips and tricks for the FAFSA article, which includes some common FAFSA issues and how to solve them.
Visit us!
You can visit the financial aid office on the first floor of the Stevens Center during our drop-in hours (Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or schedule an appointment via phone or Google Meets.
See our Contact Page for more info. We’re here to help!
Dia de los Muertos (“The Day of the Dead”) is coming up, and we are bringing you a two-part event starting today (Tuesday). This evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Intercultural Resource Center, we are making sugar skulls while watching the movie The Book of Life!
Next Monday, Oct. 26, we will be decorating an ofrenda and other activities while enjoying hot chocolate and conchas.
We encourage you to come to either or both of these days to celebrate those who have passed. If you would like to have a past one featured on a slideshow, you can fill out this form and tell us more about your loved one.
Contact Lizeth Estevez at lestevezmartinez23@georgefox.
Join us for Poetry & Pasta Night at the Intercultural Resource Center (the building with the red door across from Pennington) at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Enjoy good food and poetry from guest performer Israel!
Contact Kylah Cobarrubias at kcobarrubias23@georgefox.edu for more information.
Professors will be entering midterm grades in My.GeorgeFox between Thursday, Oct. 15, and Wednesday, Oct. 21. These provide important insight into your academic progress in your courses.
If your midterm grade is a D or an F, immediately schedule a meeting with your professor to discuss your path to improvement. If, after that discussion, it seems unlikely you can raise your grade, contact your CAP coach as soon as possible to explore the implications of withdrawing from the course.
A few points to consider:
In some instances, it might make sense to withdraw from one class now so you can focus on other courses. Please consult with your faculty advisor or your CAP coach. Follow this link to contact CAP coaches for counsel on your course decisions.
To access the instructions for checking your grades in My.GeorgeFox, click this link. Since your professor may not have posted a midterm grade, check Canvas to see your current standing. If you have any questions about your progress or are unsure how you’re doing, please reach out and schedule a conversation with your professor as soon as you can.
Instructions for withdrawing from a class can be found here.
Effects on financial aid:
At this point in the semester, students who withdraw from some but not all of their classes will not have any changes made to their financial aid or student account charges.
If you are currently on a financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Warning or SAP Academic Plan, check with your financial aid counselor to confirm whether withdrawing from any courses will affect your financial aid. If you have any concerns about your SAP standing or academic plan, please contact your financial aid counselor.
Failing all courses and not completing the semester will likely affect your financial aid package. If you have federal financial aid and are not passing any classes, contact your student accounts advisor immediately to address potential financial penalties.
Academic resources for students are easily accessible on campus:
Additional information regarding grades & withdrawing from classes:
Please be advised that the university has extended the class withdrawal deadline for the benefit of our students. The new deadline is now Sunday, Dec. 13, before the last week of class.
Programs may have classes that run the full length of the semester, as well as classes that run the length of a session within the semester, anywhere from two weeks to 15 weeks long. Each session has unique add/drop and withdrawal deadlines and refund periods. Deadlines for a specific class can be found here.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Jere Witherspoon at studentlife@georgefox.edu.
The Library Board Game Night will be a retro video-gaming “pop-up” this evening (Tuesday). Bring your friends and join us in Murdock’s basement from 6 to 8 p.m. for a chance to play some classic Nintendo games.
All games will be on original hardware, and on some very large CRT (tube/box) televisions!
Contact Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join us for School Spirit Days at the Bruin Bookstore on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and Thursday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We’ll have a 20% off sale on gifts and apparel (some exclusions apply), both in-store and in our online store! Use this discount to get that school spirit sweatshirt you’ve been eyeing.
Look for the balloons on our A-frame sign near the library to remind you to pop in and say hello. For those who complete a short in-store scavenger hunt, you’ll get an entry into a drawing for a $50 gift card to our store. Can’t wait to see you then!
Contact Anne Marie Jacobs at annemariejacob503@gmail.com with any questions.
