The Crescent is writing an article about the new changes to parking on campus. We want to hear your experiences and opinions on these changes!
Whether you have a Morse, resident or commuter permit, you can help inform the article. Fill out this form to share your thoughts.
Contact Madeline Teeter at mteeter24@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Scholarship season is almost here, and appointments are now available at the Academic Resource Center (ARC) to help you craft high-quality essays and put your best foot forward in your applications.
Schedule an appointment at the ARC for help with brainstorming topics and themes, organizing your content, and writing something unique to you that will help scholarship reviewers get to know you better. To schedule, enter TracCloud in MyGeorgeFox, and choose “Writing Consultation” then “Scholarship Essay” to book your spot.
While you may be familiar with the OSAC Scholarships and our George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarships (both opening Sunday, Nov. 1), there are thousands more outside scholarships available to those willing to brave the application process.
Many scholarship applications are structured similarly and ask the same questions, so preparing well now can help you streamline your applications down the road. Follow the steps below to help you along in your scholarship search:
You can contact your financial aid counselor with questions about scholarships, while questions about essay assistance can be directed to the ARC staff.
Looking for a place to connect, grow in your faith, and build community this fall? Life Groups are back!
Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet weekly for five weeks for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. Each meeting is one hour, and participating students are eligible to receive spiritual life credit.
The second session of Life Groups begins soon and will run for five weeks from Oct. 19 through Nov. 16.
Sign up by Friday, Oct. 16.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
Join us today (Thursday) at 10:50 a.m. in the chapel for the annual Richard J. Foster Award Chapel!
We are honored to welcome our 2026 award recipient, Dr. Rebecca DeYoung, professor of philosophy at Calvin University. Dr. DeYoung specializes in virtue ethics and spiritual formation, and she will be delivering an address titled “The Promise and Pitfalls of Glory.”
All are welcome to attend. Contact Jonelle Retsema at jretsema@georgefox.edu for more information.
A group of students in the George Fox College of Business are working on an innovation project for their Business 110 class, in which they have created a faith-based apparel brand called Set Apart.
The store is currently selling T-shirts and hoodies designed around the message of living out your faith and being “set apart,” as mentioned in Romans 12:2.
The students plan to continue growing the brand through monthly drops featuring new products and designs, giving customers something new to look forward to each month.
Please consider supporting them by visiting the brand’s website and pre-ordering their newest collection! Pre-orders close Monday, Oct. 12. Shirts are priced at $20 each.
Contact Serena Amann at samann26@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Crescent, George Fox’s student-run newspaper, now has a newsletter to prepare you for what is to come in Crescent publications. It will include things such as police logs, sports info, top stories, and much more.
Fill out this form to subscribe to the biweekly newsletter.
Contact Kaylan Iverson at kiverson24@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Our Academic Resource Center consultants’ schedules are rapidly filling up for midterms. Secure your spot today so you can walk into your midterms feeling confident and prepared.
We help with writing and academic coaching (time management, learning strategies, and organization). To schedule an appointment, click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard.
If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
At George Fox, our cafés are more than just places to grab a bite. They’re vital spaces where we come together to connect, collaborate and recharge.
We believe that a thriving café experience plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and productive work environment. To ensure our cafés continue to meet your needs and exceed your expectations, we’re inviting you to share your valuable feedback through this short survey.
Your input will directly influence how we plan and create a café experience that is truly customized for the George Fox community.
All responses will be kept completely anonymous. Your honest feedback is invaluable to us. Thank you in advance for your time and participation!
Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join us in the Miller Gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. for an exciting night of volleyball, fun and team spirit.
Bring your kids out to cheer the Bruins on and experience the game with us. It’s Volleyball Youth Night, so kids and the parents who bring them get in free.
Grab your family, wear your favorite Bruins volleyball gear, and come support the George Fox volleyball team!
Contact Gracie Bearden at gbearden23@georgefox.edu with any questions.
All are welcome to join the Quaker worship group in the chapel today (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. This will be a quiet time of waiting and communion with Christ inwardly. Afterwards, a page of The Saint John’s Bible will be turned for those who are interested.
Alternative chapel credit is available.
Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Are you pursuing a career in medicine or interested in the medical field? Don’t miss out on the chance to attend a medical interprofessional panel tomorrow (Thursday) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in EHS 102.
Join us to hear from various medical professionals, including a urology PA, an internal and aerospace medicine doctor, an anesthesiologist, and a fourth-year medical student about what elements make their practice unique, and their advice to students pursuing various medical career paths.
There will also be a time for a Q&A, so bring any questions you might have about the medical professions.
For more information, contact Liam Singleton at lsingleton23@georgefox.edu.
Bring all your class deadlines together in the calendar app you already use every day!
Canvas allows you to sync your course calendar directly with your personal calendar app on your phone or laptop. Having all your upcoming deadlines in the same place as your daily schedule makes planning your study time so much easier.
How to set it up: Open Canvas, then click the “Calendar” button and find “Calendar Feed” on the bottom right. When you click on it you will see a URL, and then you can copy and paste this into your preferred calendar app.
Check out this guide for more details and step-by-step instructions.
Contact Jordan West, learning support services success specialist, with feedback or questions at jwest@georgefox.edu.
Don’t miss your chance to hear from all six candidates vying for the three contested positions on the Newberg City Council in this fall’s election. Everyone is invited to the Newberg Candidate Forum, held in Bauman Auditorium this Monday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 7:45 p.m.
Mayor Bill Rosacker is running for re-election against current city councilor Elise Yarnell Hollamon. They will be joined at the forum by four candidates for two city council seats. Incumbent Robyn Wheatley faces challenger Larry Hampton, while Britta Mansfield faces Leisha Adams for an open seat.
All six candidates will get opportunities to make brief statements and answer questions crafted by the forum organizers.
If you are registered to vote in Newberg, this is a crucial opportunity to be an informed voter. You are also welcome to come if you are curious about what issues face our host city, and what ideas candidates are bringing to address them.
The forum is hosted by three co-sponsors: the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Newberg City Club, and George Fox University.
For more information, contact Professor Emeritus of Politics Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.
Are you considering graduate school or a career in healthcare where you can make a meaningful difference every day? Occupational therapy is a dynamic profession that empowers people of all ages to overcome challenges and live life to the fullest through meaningful, everyday activities.
Join us for our Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) info meeting from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Oct. 10, in Roberts 203. You can register online here.
Questions? Contact us at ot@georgefox.edu.
All students with a Morse permit are now required to park in the Morse parking lot during school hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Parking on Villa Road and Fulton Street is not permitted at any time.
Any vehicles found parking on the main campus or on the street with a Morse permit will be issued citations starting today (Monday).
Campus Public Safety is available for escort to and from the Morse parking lot 24/7, should any safety or other concerns arise.
Please contact Campus Public Safety at campussafety@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2090 if you need more information.
Celebrate Tutor Appreciation Week with us!
Has an Academic Resource Center (ARC) consultant or tutor made a big difference in your semester? Stop by the ARC to pick up a free thank-you note card and write a quick message of gratitude to someone who helped you succeed.
A few kind words can make someone’s day – swing by and share the love! Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu with any questions.
We are excited to welcome George Fox families, alumni, students and our campus community to the Newberg campus this coming weekend, Oct. 9-11, for George Fox Homecoming and Family Weekend!
Whether “family” means parents, a spouse, friends, grandparents or anyone else you consider family, we encourage you to invite them out to join in on the fun. There will be concerts, games, athletic events, and plenty of opportunities to spend quality time together on campus.
Even if your family isn’t able to make it, we would still love for you to join in on the festivities.
You can register in person on the first floor of the Stevens Center during the following times:
For full event schedule details or to register online, please visit this webpage.
Questions? Reach out to parents@georgefox.edu or alumni@georgefox.edu.
You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during the beginning of mid-semester break on Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 17.
These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10-12 students and will take place off campus. During the retreat, participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body and spirit.
Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.
You must fill out an application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend, and then you will secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is Monday, Oct. 12 (or until spots are filled).
Chapel credit is offered for those who attend. Click here to sign up.
Questions? Contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.
Share the George Fox experience with the next generation of Bruins! The admissions office is looking for overnight hosts for Bruin Preview at the end of this month, Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30.
Show a prospective student what it’s really like to live on campus – plus, receive chapel elective credit for participating.
Sign up here. Have questions? Reach out to visit@georgefox.edu.
The 2027-28 FAFSA is now open!
The 2027-28 FAFSA will get your financial aid package started for fall 2027, spring 2028, and summer 2028. The financial aid office recommends filing as soon as possible to put yourself in line for any first-come, first-served federal and state aid you may be eligible for.
Questions?
For extra help, read our FAFSA blog highlighting important information and common FAFSA issues to avoid. You can also visit our website to review some helpful FAFSA FAQs.
Please contact the financial aid office via phone, email, Google Meet, or in person if you have any questions. Drop in at the Stevens Center anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, or schedule an appointment with your counselor here. We’re here to help!
Questions? Contact Emily Seidel Green at eseidel@georgefox.edu.
