The Daily Bruin

If you received a new phone recently, you could lose access to your George Fox email, Canvas, Zoom, and other essential apps due to the multi-factor authentication requirements.

Important Reminders

• App transfers: While apps like Okta Verify or Google Authenticator will transfer to your new phone, your account information will not.
• Updating settings: If you still have your old device or a second way to verify, you can update your authentication method at login.georgefox.edu > your name > settings > security methods.
• Setup guide: You can find detailed steps on how to prepare your MFA for a new phone in this instructional guide.

Need Help?

If you have already activated a new phone and are unable to log in, please contact the Service Desk at 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Department of Human Services (DHS) representatives will be at the Bruin Community Pantry from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, to assist people with signing up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (formerly known as food stamps).

No appointment is required. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Please note: While DHS has indicated their intention to attend, their participation is ultimately managed and provided by their office. If DHS is unable to attend at the scheduled day and time, this is outside of our control.

The Nursing Club Blood Drive will take place Friday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Life Center Gym, which is located at 2315 Villa Road in Newberg. Sign up to help save a life and receive a $20 gift card!

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, drawing down the blood supply by about 35% over the past month. Hospitals, already strained by the worst flu season in nearly 20 years, are now being forced to triage critical blood products. High flu activity in nearly every state may be sidelining donors, slowing efforts to rebuild the Red Cross national blood supply. We need your help!

Click here to sign up today. Questions? Contact Jodi Blankenship at jblankenship@georgefox.edu.

On Wednesday, Jan. 21, and Thursday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., all Hydro Flask water bottles in the Bruin Bookstore will be 50% off.

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

Today, you’ll receive an email from the National College Health Assessment (ncha-web@acha.org) giving you an opportunity to share your health and wellness experiences.

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.

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.

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

Ready to make a difference? Choose from a variety of service opportunities during Serve with Passion Week.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

• Check out the Serve with Passion Fair in Canyon Commons, which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 22

• Attend Generation Connections service training in Canyon Commons from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This training is required for serving at Foster Parents Night Out or Kids Day Out.

Friday, Jan. 23

• Provide a positive spark during Speak Life Day, which emphasizes the value of encouraging one another around campus.

• Take part in Community Night at the SpiL office from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24

• Join the Wood Ministry at the Fernwood Pioneer Cemetery from 9 to 11 a.m. You can sign up here.

If you have any questions, contact Chloe Lucas at clucas22@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for open worship after the manner of Friends from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 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 present in the midst of his followers, so join us for worship every Wednesday during this time. SpiL credit is available.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

On Monday, the City of Newberg activated its new photo red light and speed enforcement system at the intersection of Highway 99W and Villa Road. The cameras target motorists running red lights or traveling more than 11 mph over the 35 mph speed limit.

Data is transferred digitally to the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, where officers manually review and verify all potential offenses before a citation is issued. Red light violations carry a $285 fine, while speeding fines range from $165 to $440.

This initiative is part of a plan to reduce crashes along Highway 99W. While five intersections were originally identified as high-risk, the Villa Road location remains the first to implement the technology.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

The Esports team appreciates all the feedback you gave us on our previous form in the Tuesday, Jan. 13, Daily Bruin. We are coming back with one final, much shorter form for people who are interested in Esports Fun Fridays. Click here to fill out the new form.

If you have any questions you would like to ask about Fun Fridays or our Esports program in general, we will be at the club fair Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. And if you didn’t see or haven’t filled out our earlier form, it’s still active in that old Daily Bruin email. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Coleman Roberts at croberts@georgefox.edu.

George Fox students, we really need your help to make Friendsview Retirement Community’s Sock Hop a success! Join us Friday, Jan. 23, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. for a night that means so much to the residents.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with:

• Set-up and tear-down
• Spending time with residents, dancing, chatting, and helping create a joyful, welcoming experience

This event is something residents genuinely look forward to, and your presence can make a big difference. It’s also a wonderful way to build community, gain meaningful experience and earn community service hours in a fun, low-pressure environment.

Please consider signing up — even a few hours will help!

For more information or to volunteer, contact Lilly Aime at laime24@georgefox.edu
or Julie Nipp at jnipp@friendsview.org.

The Office for Spiritual Life is excited to offer the SPIL Mentoring Program, an opportunity for students to engage in meaningful conversations about faith and life with a dedicated George Fox staff or faculty mentor. This program is designed to support students in cultivating a growing relationship with Christ alongside someone who will walk with them through the semester.

The program begins the week of Jan. 26. Students will be matched with a mentor and meet once a week for about an hour over an eight-week period. Participants can also receive SPIL credit for being part of the program.

To sign up, please complete this form by Thursday, Jan. 22.

If you have additional questions, please contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Inclusive Excellence is excited to welcome Henderson House to campus. Henderson House is a local organization that provides culturally aware outreach, education and services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence through leadership, hope, and respect for thriving families.

Henderson House representatives will be sharing their expertise and answering your questions from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Canyon Commons 101. Join us for an informative and engaging session to learn about healthy relationships and community resources.

Questions? Contact Crystal McGowan at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at the Chehalem Cultural Center on Monday, Jan. 19, co-sponsored by the George Fox Office of Inclusive Excellence. The program will begin at 6 p.m., with the activities scheduled to begin around 7 p.m.

The program centers around Dr. King’s “The Other America” speech, given at Stanford University in 1967, and includes music from George Fox University students and a performance by a local dance troupe.

After the program, attendees will be invited to participate in:

• A community art activity led by Marvin Eans, assistant professor of art and design at George Fox University
• Singing of freedom songs
• A station for writing letters to state and national elected officials
• Conversations with representatives from local non-profits that are making a difference in our community

Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu for more information.

The hours for the Bridge Cafe and the Makers Market will be adjusted for Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 19). The Bridge Cafe will be open from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and the Makers Market will be closed for the day.

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

Please note that Hadlock will maintain normal weekday hours on MLK Day (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.). Intramural games are scheduled, but GroupX classes will not be held that day.

Questions? Contact Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.

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 Wednesday, Jan. 28. 

Generative AI is transforming the workplace, and new research from George Fox University highlights the critical role of social influence in shaping trust around AI adoption. Social influence can both discourage and strengthen trust between people when the use of artificial intelligence is involved. We all have a unique opportunity to shape this environment.

Tune in to explore these key findings and learn actionable techniques for building confident, capable and trusting employee relationships as we continue to adopt and integrate AI in the world of work.

Click here to register. For more information, contact Sean Aker at saker@georgefox.edu.

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Portland Seminary Spring Conference, featuring renowned theologian and author Dr. Andrew Root.

We would be honored to have you join our students, alumni, university leaders and church partners for this vital conversation on leadership, discipleship and ministry in a secular age. The conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Grace Chapel, which is located at 27501 S.W. Parkway Ave. in Wilsonville.

The theme of this year’s conference is “The Church in a Secular Age.” In a time of institutional strain and declining engagement, pastors and congregations are facing a profound identity crisis. Many find it challenging to even imagine God within the “immanent frame” of our modern era. Dr. Root will peer beneath the symptoms of decline, offering critical examination and powerful theological insights for leaders seeking to establish new footing when belief in transcendence is no longer an assumed reality.

The cost is $15 for in-person attendance (this includes lunch). You may also attend online via Zoom. There is no cost for online participation.

Click here to register. If you have any questions, contact Mollie Henkelman at mhenkelman@georgefox.edu.

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or just not yourself? You don’t have to handle it alone. The Health and Counseling Center offers confidential support for whatever you’re going through, big or small.

If you’re ready for help, stop by the center, give us a call at 503-554-2340, or email hcc@georgefox.edu. The center is located in the Woodward House at 200 N. River St.

Questions? Reach out to Molly Hickok at 503-554-2340.

The George Fox Chess Club is kicking off the semester! The next club meeting will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in the Murdock Library ground floor.

Boards and sets are provided, so there’s no need to bring anything but a smile and a friend. If you don’t know how to play or want to improve your tactics, don’t worry. There’s room for all skill levels.

Questions? Contact Kiernen McTaggart Ivezic at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu.

Join the annual Newberg Game Con in George Fox University’s Canyon Commons. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1.

Weekend passes are just $14, and single-day passes are $8. George Fox undergraduate students get in free (contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu for your discount code).

Features include:

• A massive board game library
• Scheduled RPG and board game sessions
• Open gaming tables
• All-day gaming from morning till night
• Exclusive local dining discounts
• A board game giveaway

For more information, click here or contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu.