Survey: Auditorium Accessibility

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024

The performing arts department is working on assessing and improving the accessibility of Bauman Auditorium, Wood-Mar Auditorium, and the amphitheater, as well as the overall viewing experience of performances.

To find the most beneficial adjustments, we have created this brief survey that asks about the current accessibility and possible things to add in the future.

If you would like to participate in our research or have any ideas or questions, please take a few minutes to take the survey and provide your feedback. Or, you may email our accessibility coordinator, Atalia Fisher, at afisher23@georgefox.edu.

Register now to participate in MLK Day of service on Jan. 15

Monday, January 1st, 2024

The entire university community is invited to join the Office for Spiritual Life for a morning of community service and reflection on MLK Day 2024!

On the first day of our 2024 “Spring Faith Into Action” Week (Jan. 15-20), the spiritual life office would like to invite students and employees to join us for a day of community service with SOLVE in Portland.

The event is set for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 15. Please complete this form to register.

The day plan will be as follows:

  • 9 a.m.: Continental breakfast and departure from SpiL (Barclay) House
  • 9-9:45 a.m.: Listening, reflecting and discussing sermon/speech by Dr. MLK Jr.
  • 9:45 a.m.: Meeting at Irving Park in Portland for orientation
  • 10 a.m.: Join SOLVE for MLK Day service project
  • Noon: Lunch and discussion on service as an opportunity for spiritual connection and growth
  • 1:30 p.m.: “Walkabout” (prayer walk, reflection and practicing presence) on MLK Blvd
  • 1:30 p.m.: Debrief and drive back
  • 2:30 p.m.: Arrive back at SpiL/Newberg campus

Undergraduate students who participate will be eligible to receive five chapel-elective credits.

Contact Rus St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu for more information.

Note these changes to Bruin Community Pantry access starting next week

Monday, January 1st, 2024

Starting Monday, Jan. 8, 2024:

  • Students and employees from George Fox will be required to show their student or employee ID card before entering the food bank.
  • Community members will be welcome to come to the food bank one day a week, during our open hours on Wednesdays.

These changes are due to the lack of affordable food from YCAP and the Oregon Food Bank, plus the increase in clients using our food bank.

As always, if people need access to food outside of our normal hours, please email bruincommunitypantry@georgfox.edu to make arrangements to access the food bank.

All invited to join in MLK day of service on Jan. 15

Monday, December 18th, 2023

The entire university community is invited to join the Office for Spiritual Life for a morning of community service and reflection on MLK Day 2024!

On the first day of our 2024 “Spring Faith Into Action” Week (Jan. 15-20), the spiritual life office would like to invite students and employees to join us for a day of community service with SOLVE in Portland.

The event is set for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 15. Please complete this form to register.

The day plan will be as follows:

  • 9 a.m.: Continental breakfast and departure from SpiL (Barclay) House
  • 9-9:45 a.m.: Listening, reflecting and discussing sermon/speech by Dr. MLK Jr.
  • 9:45 a.m.: Meeting at Irving Park in Portland for orientation
  • 10 a.m.: Join SOLVE for MLK Day service project
  • Noon: Lunch and discussion on service as an opportunity for spiritual connection and growth
  • 1:30 p.m.: “Walkabout” (prayer walk, reflection and practicing presence) on MLK Blvd
  • 1:30 p.m.: Debrief and drive back
  • 2:30 p.m.: Arrive back at SpiL/Newberg campus

Undergraduate students who participate will be eligible to receive five chapel-elective credits.

Contact Rus St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu for more information.

Make note of Bruin Store’s hours over the holidays

Sunday, December 17th, 2023

The Bruin Store will have the following holiday schedule:

  • Dec. 18-22: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Dec. 26-29: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Jan. 1: Closed
  • Jan. 2-5: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We will resume our regular schedule on Monday, Jan. 8. Please note that we will be short-staffed during the holidays.

The Bruin Store wishes you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Swing by the Bruin Bookstore tomorrow for free coffee and tea

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Stop by the Bruin Bookstore tomorrow (Saturday) for free coffee and tea. The store will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for graduates and their families. Congratulations, Class of 2023!

Consider donating a gift card to help out local families

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Every December, the Office for Spiritual Life looks to enlist the generosity of our campus to serve our neighbors by offering donated gift cards to the families of the Newberg Public School children and youth during the holiday break.

A good percentage of students in the Newberg School District participate in the free lunch program, and many experience other insecurities around food, shelter, and other necessities. Over the holiday break, many of these families will have difficulty getting what they need. So we collect gift cards (usually between $25 and $50 to local grocery stores, restaurants and gas stations) to aid these families during the break.

Please direct gift cards to the Office for Spiritual Life by Tuesday, Dec. 19.

Reach out to Rusty at rstcyr@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Some words of instruction if you buy a new phone over break

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

With the Christmas season upon us, many will take advantage of the phone deals being offered. If you get a new phone, here is what you need to know so you don’t lose access to your GFU email, Canvas, Zoom or other apps that use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). If you only use Okta Verify or Google Authenticator, the app will transfer to your new phone but not the settings.

Before purchasing a new phone, make sure that you have one of the following methods also set up:

  • SMS (text message) Authentication
  • Voice Call Authentication

You can have multiple methods active at the same time. Click this link to access Multi-Factor Authentication: Set up a Second Authentication Method instructions.

You will not be able to use Okta Verify or Google Authenticator until you go through the set-up process again. Here are the directions to set up Okta Verify and/or Google Authenticator when you have a second method set-up.

If you got a new phone and activated it without SMS or Voice Call set up, then you must call the Service Desk at 503-554-2569.

Our office will be closed Dec. 22 through Jan. 1.

Questions regarding MFA? Contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.

Intern with George Fox esports this spring

Tuesday, December 12th, 2023

Calling all cinematic arts, video, computer science, and literature majors: If you are looking for experience to add to your resume, come to the esports arena located in the Wheeler building. We are opening up internships this spring semester for on-campus students.

For more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu.

Christmas break safety reminders from CPS

Tuesday, December 12th, 2023

As Christmas break approaches, the Campus Public Safety (CPS) office would like to pass on some reminders for your safety on and off campus:

  • Report suspicious activity
  • Call for escort if feeling unsafe
  • Do not block doorways
  • Do not warm your vehicle and leave it unattended
  • Let someone know your route and ETA if traveling
  • Make sure your vehicle is ready for travel (gas, oil, tires, wipers checked)
  • Travel with a friend
  • Make sure your bike is secured

We realize that some of you will remain on campus over break. The good news is, so will CPS. We have officers available 24/7 and will provide all of our usual services.

CPS is located at 212 Carlton Way and can be reached by calling 503-554-2090.

Browse human rights posters from the College of Social Work this Friday

Tuesday, December 12th, 2023

Please join the College of Social Work for our human rights poster presentations on Friday, Dec. 15, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Stevens 101. You can join any time during that period.

Enjoy light refreshments while browsing posters on various human rights issues affecting some of the most vulnerable communities in the world. Please come and support these students!

Questions? Please contact Young-IL Kim at ykim@georgefox.edu.

Note Murdock Library’s winter break hours

Tuesday, December 12th, 2023

Murdock Library’s hours for winter break will be as follows:

  • Dec. 16-17: Closed (24-hour space open)
  • Dec. 18-21: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (24-hour space open)
  • Dec. 22-Jan. 1: Both library and 24-hour space closed
  • Jan. 2-5: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Jan. 6-7: Closed (24-hour space open)

Plan to join in on Winter Welcome fun Jan. 5-7

Monday, December 11th, 2023

Get ready for Winter Welcome, Jan. 5-7, 2024! For residential students, the residence halls will be reopening on Friday, Jan. 5, at noon. We hope you’ll join us for a host of events over the weekend before the start of the spring semester.

Winter Welcome is a time for you to get re-acclimated to campus and reconnect before the start of classes on Monday, Jan. 8.

Check out the Winter Welcome schedule here. Rest up this Christmas break, and we’ll see you in January for a fun-filled weekend!

Note Hadlock’s winter break hours

Monday, December 11th, 2023

The Hadlock Student Center will have these modified hours over winter break:

  • Dec. 15: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Dec. 16-17: Closed
  • Dec. 18-22: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Dec. 23-Jan. 1: Closed
  • Jan. 2-5: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

On Jan. 6, normal hours will resume.

If you plan to use the rental center for outdoor equipment or other recreational supplies, please ensure your plans fall within these hours.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Save the date for Resonate 2024

Monday, December 11th, 2023

Join us at George Fox University on Feb. 23-24, 2024, for Resonate 2024: Knowledge, Desire, and the Heart. We are so excited to announce that this two-day event is returning after 2023’s inaugural success, and it will include:

  • Musical guests
  • Guest speakers
  • Round table discussions
  • Q and A with guests
  • Visiting ministries

More information and registration is coming soon. Please reach out to Emma Ray at erieth@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have about this event.

New Bruin Community Pantry hours start today

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank will have new hours starting Monday, Dec. 11.

Monday, Dec. 11 – 10 to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – 12 to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 13 – 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 14 – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 15 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

After Dec. 15, the food bank will be closed until January 2024. New hours will be posted on Jan. 2, 2024.

You may contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Apply to study abroad by Jan. 12

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

Are you planning on studying abroad in the summer 2024, fall 2024 or spring 2025 semesters? Christmas break is right around the corner, and it would be a great time to get your application in!

Study abroad applications are due Jan. 12, 2024. You can find the application here.

Questions? Concerns? Please reach out to Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

Learn to use AI this spring; no coding skills required

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

For the past year or so, many of us have been playing with ChatGPT, trying to make it do things for us.

Thinking and Learning with AI, a course that will be offered this spring, turns that play-based learning into its own class.

Individual assignments will ask you to make ChatGPT do real academic assignments. In the process, we’ll learn both practical skills for prompting while exploring deeper questions about what it means to think, learn or know something. The course will center around a human-centered design project in which we will work with George Fox faculty and staff to create an AI-powered solution to a real business process.

There are no prerequisites other than a spirit of adventure. No programming is required, but if you know how to program — or if you want to learn — you can have even more fun.

Please contact Travis Ross at tross@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Open Study Table will be closed for finals week

Thursday, December 7th, 2023

The Open Study Table will be closed during finals week. We will open again in week two of the spring semester.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Comic Book, Critical Hit and Arts & Crafts clubs are throwing a Christmas bash this Sunday

Thursday, December 7th, 2023

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Wrap up the last week of classes with a festive bash hosted by the Arts & Crafts Club, Comic Book Club, and Critical Hit Club this Sunday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 203.

It’s going to be a tree-mendous time. Deck the halls with DIY ornaments, make Santa and elf hats that sleigh the fashion game, warm up at our hot chocolate bar, play some reindeer games, watch a Christmas flick, and more!

If you have questions, you can email Lilly at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there!