California is final stop on culinary journey of Route 66

Monday, July 15th, 2019

We’re reaching the final destination of our culinary journey along Route 66 with a stop in California.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the Klages patio for a California carne asada burrito filled with hand-cut fries, guacamole and sour cream. It will be served with mixed fresh-fruit sticks, tortilla chips and salsa, and a house-made churro cup filled with dulce de leche ice cream, all for just $7.25.

We will have the door prize drawing after lunch, so don’t forget to turn your punch cards in by 1:30 p.m.!  

Student offers painting discount to employees, students and alumni

Monday, July 15th, 2019

As part of a summer internship program, student Lucas Rodmyre is running his own painting business in Newberg, Sherwood, Tigard, Beaverton and Tualatin. He also employs several George Fox students as painters on his teams.

Rodmyre is offering a 10 percent discount to George Fox students, alumni, and employees on exterior painting. To schedule an estimate, contact him via email, phone or text at 206-430-0196.

Walk in the Old Fashioned Festival Parade on July 27

Sunday, July 14th, 2019

Want to walk with George Fox University in the Old Fashioned Festival parade on the morning of Saturday, July 27? The MarCom office is looking for students, employees and their families to walk alongside some George Fox-sponsored vehicles while handing out candy, stickers and social media cards.

We are looking for around 50 people to sign up to volunteer in the parade; the first 25 will receive a free George Fox T-shirt to wear during the parade!

Please email Missy Downs (mdowns@georgefox.edu) to sign up or to get time and location details.

Who’s on Campus This Week

Sunday, July 14th, 2019

NBC Basketball Camp, July 15-19
One-hundred and sixty-five campers are here to learn basketball skills and the importance of goal setting, gratitude, positive attitude, integrity, forgiveness, leadership, and a strong personal faith.  Mark Johnson is the camp director.

SIMIODE Mathematics Conference, July  17-27
SIMIODE is the  Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations and Opportunities with Differential Equations. George Fox’s own Corban Harwood is hosting a national mathematics conference filled with intensive workshops for mathematics professors visiting from multiple states.                                

Juniors can register for residential parking permits

Sunday, July 14th, 2019

The vehicle registration portal opens up today (Monday, July 15) on MyGFU for juniors to register their vehicles for residential parking permits! Be sure to have your DMV registration slip in front of you, as you will need some of that information in order to register.

The portal will open on July 22 for sophomores. Freshmen need to fill out the parking permit application form located on the Campus Public Safety website (beginning July 1) if they are going to be living on campus. If your application is approved, you will be sent a link where you can register.

The portal is currently open for commuters and graduate students.

Questions? Call our office at 503-554-2090 during business hours, or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

Employees: Please pass this information along to students you know.

Support student Coleman Weimer as documentary premieres this Sunday

Wednesday, July 10th, 2019

The university community is invited to support cinematic arts student Coleman Weimer as his documentary film, Mt. Angel Pilgrim, plays at an opening reception for the “Pilgrimage” Diocesan Fine Art Exhibit at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 N.W. 19th, in Portland.

Come meet Coleman and other artists as they present their work this Sunday, July 14. Two sessions are scheduled, from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the cathedral’s Kemper Hall. There is no charge to attend.

The following Sunday, July 21, Coleman’s film will be shown at a special screening at the same location beginning at 9 a.m. That event will feature a Q&A with Coleman and the subject of the film, a man named Sherman.

Questions? Contact Dawn Ford at dford@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock Student Center will have extended hours July 11-18

Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center will have extended hours July 11-18 as the university hosts NBC basketball camps on campus. Our hours will be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Starting Monday, July 22, we will return to our normal hours for the remainder of the summer. 

Please note that all three basketball courts will be in use during times when NBC camp groups are utilizing the building. 

Hadlock is closed this morning

Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed this morning (Wednesday) from 6 to 9 a.m. while the city of Newberg is repairing the water main. 

We will reopen for our normal afternoon hours.

Get a taste of Arizona today at lunch

Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

Bon Appetit’s culinary journey along Route 66 resumes today (Wednesday) with a stop in Arizona.

Join us on the Klages patio between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for a Sonoran-style bacon-wrapped hot dog on a house-made bun with assorted toppings, along with a Southwest potato salad, sopapilla bars, and an Arizona Sunset drink, all for $7.25. See you there!

Seniors can register for residential parking permits

Monday, July 8th, 2019

The vehicle registration portal opened up on Monday, July 8, on MyGFU for seniors to register their vehicles for residential parking permits! Be sure to have your DMV registration slip in front of you, as you will need some of that information in order to register.

The portal will open on July 15 for juniors to register and on July 22 for sophomores. Freshmen need to fill out the parking permit application form located on the Campus Public Safety webpages (beginning July 1) if they are going to be living on campus. If your application is approved, you will be sent a link where you can register.

The portal is currently open for commuters and graduate students.

Questions? Call our office at 503-554-2090 during business hours, or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

Employees: Please pass this information along to students you know.

North Street Annex closed for maintenance this morning

Monday, July 8th, 2019

Today (Tuesday), the HVAC team will have a crane located off of Carlton Way between the Mail Services building (North Street Annex) and Bauman Auditorium. This will require that all of Carlton Way be closed off from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

During this time there can be no vehicle or foot traffic passing through Carlton Way for safety reasons. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock will be closed tomorrow morning

Monday, July 8th, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6 to 9 a.m. while the city of Newberg is repairing the water main. 

We will reopen for our normal afternoon hours.

Arizona is tomorrow’s stop on culinary journey

Monday, July 8th, 2019

Bon Appetit’s culinary journey along Route 66 resumes tomorrow (Wednesday) with a stop in Arizona.

Join us on the Klages patio between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for a Sonoran-style bacon-wrapped hot dog on a house-made bun with assorted toppings, along with a Southwest potato salad, sopapilla bars, and an Arizona Sunset drink, all for $7.25. See you there!

Don’t forget to sign kids up for Bruin Sports Day Aug. 20

Sunday, July 7th, 2019

The university’s athletics department and the Chehalem Parks and Recreation District are excited to announce the fifth annual Bruins Sports Day on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Girls and boys entering the second through eighth grades in the fall will have the opportunity to pick one of 11 sports and participate in an afternoon clinic, free of charge. The event runs from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Check-in begins at 12:30 p.m. at the site of your sport.

Pick one of the following sports:

  • Football
  • Girls’ soccer
  • Boys’ soccer
  • Girls’ basketball
  • Boys’ basketball
  • Girls’ tennis
  • Boys’ tennis
  • Softball
  • Baseball
  • Girls’ lacrosse
  • Cheerleading

Register at this link.

Physical therapy clinic is open over the summer

Sunday, July 7th, 2019

George Fox University’s Physical Therapy Clinic is open now and all summer long to serve your needs. We provide care from prevention to after-surgery rehabilitation.

Our team of therapists are board-certified specialists in sports medicine, pediatrics and neuro-rehab. We can help you regain function, decrease pain and enjoy life more. Some of the common conditions we treat are sprains and strains of all body parts, surgeries to the extremities and spine, chronic pain and many more!

If you would like more information regarding our services, or would like to speak with a licensed physical therapist, please give us a call at 503-554-2479 or visit our website.

We are providers for Regence Blue Cross of Oregon and are out-of-network providers for most other insurances. We look forward to meeting you and helping you on your journey to well-being.

North Street Annex closed for maintenance tomorrow

Sunday, July 7th, 2019

Tomorrow (Tuesday), the HVAC team will have a crane located off of Carlton Way between the Mail Services building (North Street Annex) and Bauman Auditorium. This will require that all of Carlton Way be closed off from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

During this time there can be no vehicle or foot traffic passing through Carlton Way for safety reasons. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Girls’ basketball camp set for July 22-25 in Wheeler

Sunday, July 7th, 2019

Know any girls interested in honing their basketball skills? The university is hosting a girls’ basketball camp in the Wheeler Sports Center July 22-25 for ages 6 to 16. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

New George Fox women’s coach Coach Mike Coppolino has assembled a great staff of current players and coaches to help those of all skill levels learn the game while having fun.

For more information, contact Mike at 503-200-2493. You can also find out more on the athletic website. We still have plenty of space and look forward to a great week of fun and learning in a great environment!

University closes Thursday for Independence Day holiday

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

The university’s offices and libraries on the Newberg and Portland campuses will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Bruin Store will also be closed that day.

The 24/7 space in the library will remain open.

Application for first-year student parking requests now live

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

The application for first-year students to bring a car to campus is live. More information about the freshman parking policy can be found on this website.

University hosts girls’ basketball camp July 22-25

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

Know any girls interested in honing their basketball skills? The university is hosting a girls’ basketball camp in the Wheeler Sports Center July 22-25 for ages 6 to 16. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

New George Fox women’s coach Coach Mike Coppolino has assembled a great staff of current players and coaches to help those of all skill levels learn the game while having fun.

For more information, contact Mike at 503-200-2493. You can also find out more on the athletic website. We still have plenty of space and look forward to a great week of fun and learning in a great environment!