The Crescent’s eleventh issue is here! Check out the latest news from your George Fox student-run newspaper on our website.
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the articles:
Visit our site today to read all about it!
As a reminder, the Office of People and Culture, which is located in the Meridian Street House (208 N. Meridian St.), will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday, April 28, through Thursday, April 30.
People and Culture team members will remain available by phone, virtually and via email during this time. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or needs.
Questions? Contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.
Happy Graduation 2026! The Bruin Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.
Rental returns are due on Friday, May 1. We are open to receive your returns at the Bruin Store this week during our regular hours, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.
Do you have food and kitchenware you do not want to pack when you leave for the summer? Help support your peers by donating to the Bruin Community Pantry!
Here is how you can contribute before the semester ends.
What to Donate
Where & When
Drop off your donations at the Bruin Community Pantry by Friday, May 1.
If you have questions, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
Do you have reusable items that you don’t want to take home? In an effort to keep dumpsters from overflowing and to be better stewards of resources, the Office of Plant Services will collect these items to give them a second life.
We are happy to accept reusable donations from Monday, April 27, through Monday, May 4.
Please place all donated items in bags inside the collection barrels located in residence hall lobbies across campus. For those in apartments and houses, items can be brought to the receiving bay located to the left of the main entrance at Plant Services (#53 on the campus map) during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), during finals week.
Please note that we do not accept trash, damaged or dirty items, undergarments, socks, liquids or chemicals. However, you may place labeled chemicals in a bag or box next to the donation barrels for proper disposal. All sealed, unexpired food should be taken directly to the Bruin Community Pantry in Lewis Apartment #1.
Additional guidelines for large items include:
Questions? Contact the Plant Services office at 503-554-2010 during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Thank you!
The Bruin Community Pantry will be open during the following days and times this summer, May 5 through Aug. 27.
Check out our website for more information.
Need a reason to get takeout? Now you have one! Today (Monday), Panda Express will be donating 28% of all online orders using the code 9014720 to the Doctor of Physical Therapy’s medical service trip to Uganda.
This fundraiser will occur all day today and is a nationwide fundraiser, so friends and family can contribute as well. Feel free to spread the word. The trip is fast approaching and every contribution helps!
Questions? Contact Evan Robinson at evanr24@georgefox.edu.
While all hours remain the same in Canyon Commons, the Maker’s Market and the Bridge Cafe through most of the week, please take note of the change in hours on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2. Our hours are posted on our website and our Instagram (@bonappetitgfu).
Please also remember to use the GET mobile app to check your flex points balance. The last day to use flex points is Friday at the retail locations and Saturday at brunch.
Questions? Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.
Dear Seniors,
As graduation approaches, we would love to honor your time on campus! Please fill out this form, where you’ll have the opportunity to share about your George Fox experience, how you’ve changed and grown, and share what’s next in your life!
Along with the form, please reply back to this email with a photo of yourself or to set up an appointment with our university photographer.
Once you complete the form, you will be entered into a drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!
We will feature all of you on the George Fox website (like this) and some of you on our Instagram page, in our university magazine, and elsewhere!
Please reply to this email if you have any questions.
Thank you for your help with this project!
The Marcom Team
How was your year at George Fox? We want to hear the good, the bad, and everything in between! This Monday, April 27, is your final chance to complete the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and help shape the future of our campus. Check your inbox for the link we’ve sent you weekly this month – it only takes a few minutes to make an impact.
As a huge thank you for your time, we are drawing four lucky names on Tuesday morning, April 28, to win $50 Amazon gift cards! Be sure to submit your feedback by midnight on Monday to be eligible. Your input is invaluable, and your next Amazon haul could be on us.
Questions? Contact Christine Lawton at clawton@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2147.
Please return your green containers to Canyon Commons before Friday, May 1. This helps us take inventory and remove any damaged ones so we’re ready for the next school year.
As a thank you, anyone who returns their containers to the Bon Appetit office will receive a $5 coupon toward purchasing a new one in the fall!
Starting today (Friday), Canyon Commons is opening its doors as an evening study sanctuary to help you power through your finals. From now through Thursday, April 30, the seating area will remain open and available for students to spread out and study once the daily dinner service concludes until 11 p.m.
Whether you need a large table for your textbooks or a change of scenery to stay focused, feel free to make use of the space each night to finish the semester strong. Good luck with your studies!
Questions? Contact Sharia Jones at shariaj@georgefox.edu.
Join us for the last Saturday Service of the school year at Wood Ministry this weekend. We will meet at 9 a.m. at Fernwood Pioneer Cemetery, located at 500 S. Everest Road, in Newberg.
Please wear closed-toed shoes (preferably sturdy) and pants (not shorts). Serving will include stacking wood and loading wood onto splitters.
Elective chapel credit will be offered. Questions? Contact Sarai Llontop at sllontop24@georgefox.edu.
Do you have reusable items that you don’t want to take home? In an effort to keep dumpsters from overflowing and to be better stewards of resources, the Office of Plant Services will collect these items to give them a second life.
We are happy to accept reusable donations from Monday, April 27, through Monday, May 4.
Please place all donated items in bags inside the collection barrels located in residence hall lobbies across campus. For those in apartments and houses, items can be brought to the receiving bay located to the left of the main entrance at Plant Services (#53 on the campus map) during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), during finals week.
Please note that we do not accept trash, damaged or dirty items, undergarments, socks, liquids or chemicals. However, you may place labeled chemicals in a bag or box next to the donation barrels for proper disposal. All sealed, unexpired food should be taken directly to the Bruin Community Pantry in Lewis Apartment #1.
Additional guidelines for large items include:
Questions? Contact the plant services office at 503-554-2010 during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Thank you!
Studies show that indoor plants improve well-being and may even enhance focus and productivity. We just think they’re pleasant to be around.
Beginning today (Thursday) through Tuesday, April 28, borrow a plant from the library front desk to keep you company while studying in Murdock. You can also enter our raffle to take one of them home with you at the end of the program.
All plants are cuttings of larger library plants. The raffle will occur at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, with notifications going out to winners no later than the next morning.
Feel free to reach out to Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Congrats to all 2026 graduates! The Bruin Store will be hosting a one-day event for all students. Get 20% off diplomas, gifts and clothing!
Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.
The 28th Annual Fox Film Festival is rapidly approaching! Mark your calendars for this weekend.
Also, on Saturday, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., there will be an open house showcasing our Music Video and Commercial classes’ work in the Art & Cinematic Arts Building.
We’d love to see you at any of these screenings!
Questions, comments or concerns? Reach out to Abby Blackwell at ablackwell23@georgefox.edu.
The Office of People and Culture, located in the Meridian Street House (208 N. Meridian St.), will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday, April 28, through Thursday, April 30.
People and Culture team members will remain available by phone, virtually and via email during this time. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or needs.
Contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu for more information.
Join us in the Maker Hub to cheer on the ENGR 152 class tomorrow (Thursday) at the 2026 Robot Competition! Witness an impressive display of programming skills as students go head-to-head, maneuvering their robots through intricate courses with agility and precision.
Robot viewing begins at 6 p.m., giving you a chance to check out the designs up close before the competition kicks off at 6:30 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jennifer McCollum at jmccollum@georgefox.edu.
