Say farewell to Dylan Harris on his last day Friday

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

Print Services’ Dylan Harris will be leaving the university this Friday, Sept. 7. He was a student employee in Print Services for two years before graduating from George Fox. After graduating, he came back to work for the university, faithfully serving for an additional three years.

Make time Friday to drop by Print Services between 1 and 4 p.,m. and bid him a good farewell.

All invited to Mass today in Prayer Chapel

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

All are invited to attend our first Mass of the semester in the Prayer Chapel at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday), with Fr. Juan Pablo of the Saint John Society as the celebrant. Catholic students and employees are encouraged to receive the sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation beforehand starting at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

The Saint John Society is an international apostolate focused on engaging college students and energizing their faith in Christ. Contact Maricruz Arias (marias15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

We hope to see you there!

Bridge Cafe temporarily has change of hours

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

Hours of operation in the Bridge Cafe will be changing temporarily. Effective today (Wednesday, Sept. 5), the cafe will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to get back to our normal hours very soon!

Four new museum exhibits now up across campus

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

There are four new museum exhibits to check out on campus …

  • “A Heritage of Service” is in the Hoover Library, highlighting campus-wide service activities from the early days of the college until today in celebration of the 20th annual Serve Day.
  • In both the Stevens Center and in Canyon Commons you can visit “A Heritage to Honor,” which illustrates the history of the university.
  • Finally, in the MLRC, there is an exhibit about freshman initiation.

If you have any questions about these exhibits or about the museum collection, please contact Caitlin Corning (ccorning@georgefox.edu or museum@georgefox.edu).

Free Starbucks Verismo coffee pods up for grabs

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

Hello Bruins! Do you love free things? Do you love coffee? How about free coffee?

Information Services is excited to announce that we have free boxes of Starbucks single-use Verismo cups that we want to gift to you. These single-use cups are only compatible with a Starbucks Verismo System, so be sure you have one available to you!

There is a limited amount, so it will be first-come, first-served. Please stop by Information Services, located on the first floor of the Stevens Center, to claim your free coffee!

Questions? Contact Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu.

Support the PB&J drive at this Saturday’s football game

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

Support the Bruin Community Pantry by purchasing jars of peanut butter and jelly at the home football game this Saturday, Sept. 8. Jars can be purchased before the game (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) for $5, with all donations going to supply the peanut butter and jelly bar and hospitality tables around campus.

Questions? Ask Alyssa Gonzales at agonzalez15@georgefox.edu.

Try out Hadlock Student Center’s paddle gear for free this Friday

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

All are invited to the first rental center event of the year put on by the Hadlock Student Center. Come to the Rodgers Landing dock this Friday, Sept. 7, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. for free food, games and paddling!

This is your chance to try out all the sweet gear the student center has to offer, including paddle boards and kayaks, for free. So bring your smiles and we will bring the gear!

For more information, contact Michael Chaney (mchaney15@georgefox.edu).

New reservation form for FoxHole is now available

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

Commuter Life has created a new form to manage reserving the FoxHole lounge. This is a highly utilized space, which is awesome! We want to provide the best customer service, and this form helps us manage reservations. Please use this easy form to reserve this space.

When reserving, keep in mind that the kitchen area is cleaned by the Commuter Life student leader team. Please be sure to clean the kitchen after using it. Additionally, all coffee and food supplies in the FoxHole are purchased by Commuter Life for commuter events. Please bring all paper products and items needed for your event.

Enjoy the FoxHole this year!

If you have questions, ask Kristi Welker, director of Commuter Life by emailing her at kwelker@georgefox.edu or calling ext. 2308.

‘The Crescent’ is hiring

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

The Crescent, the university’s student newspaper, is hiring! We need reporters, section editors, copy editors, photographers, a social media manager, and a financial manager.

All positions receive a stipend! If interested, send a resume and cover letter to Alicia Pacheco at apacheco15@georgefox.edu and Jacks Whitehurst at jwhitehurst16@georgefox.edu. This is a great opportunity to gain experience and get your work published!

Make a donation to the Bruin Community Pantry on Serve Day

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

Bruin Community Pantry will be collecting donations of non-perishable items on Serve Day (Wednesday, Sept. 12). A donation barrel will be set up in front of the Stevens Center all day.

Please bring your items with you in the morning. If you do not have any extra food in your pantry, please consider purchasing the items from our generous sponsor, Newberg’s Grocery Outlet!

Look for the barrel with the Bruin Community Pantry logo on the front. Also, check out our Facebook page for announcements.

Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu for more information.

First meeting of Third Culture Kids group is tomorrow night

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

All are invited to join the first meeting of TCK (previously Mu Kappa/MK club) tomorrow night (Wednesday)! Come and enjoy cookies, bean dip, games and lots of fun! We’ll meet from 8 to 9 p.m. in the International House.

TCK (Third Culture Kids) is a place for missionary kids, anyone who grew up on another culture, or who is interested in missions to find a community. Throughout the year we will have panels, movies, spoken word and opportunities to just hang out and relax with each other.

For more information email Gwen Thomas (gthomas17@georgefox.edu).

Join Little Bruins this year

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

Do you enjoy spending time with kids? Then Little Bruins may be the right fit for you. Much like Big Brother/Sister programs, Big/Little Bruins are George Fox students who are paired one-to-one with a student from an elementary or middle school in the Newberg Public School District.

Big Bruins meet and establish a relationship with Little Bruins to serve as a role model for a fruitful lifestyle. The program requires George Fox students to visit their Little Bruin for at least one hour a week during the months of October, November, February and March.

Students interested in this service opportunity need to apply by Friday, Sept. 7. All the forms and information can be found at this link. The will be a Serve Day training on Sept. 12 for those who apply.

Please contact Alex Embleton (aembleton15@georgefox.edu) for more information and any questions.

Fall athletes: Want one credit for playing your sport?

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

Did you know you can earn one credit for playing your sport? Talk to your coach about getting a permission number and enroll in the course before midnight on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Questions? Come to the IDEA Center on the first floor of the Stevens Center.

Deans speak at Bruins Lead events this semester

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

Join us for our Bruins Lead series! This semester we have the privilege of listening to and learning from the deans of the different colleges.

All sessions take place from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. and will meet in Wheeler 208.

  • Thursday, Sept. 6: Laura Hartley, dean of College of Arts and Sciences
  • Thursday, Sept. 20: Bob Harder, dean of College of Engineering
  • Thursday, Oct. 4: Joseph Clair, dean of College of Christian Studies
  • Thursday, Oct. 18: Jekabs Bikis, dean of College of Business

Everyone is welcome and as always, snacks are provided! Contact Elise Trask (etrask@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Last chance to apply for ‘The Crescent’

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

We are still looking for reporters, photographers, section editors, copy editors and a media manager at The Crescent, the university’s student newspaper. Get your voice out there and join our team! All positions receive a stipend.

Email both Alicia Pacheco (apacheco15@georgefox.edu) and Jacks Whitehurst (jwhitehurst16@georgefox.edu) with your resume and cover letter to apply. We are only accepting applications until Friday, Sept. 7, so apply now!

College of Christian Studies hosts ‘Welcome Back Bash’ Thursday

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

Attention Christian ministries, biblical studies and philosophy majors! The College of Christian Studies wishes to welcome all new and returning students and faculty to celebrate the start of a new school year. So, you are all invited to participate in our “Welcome Back Bash!”

Join us on the volleyball courts behind the HMS dorm this Thursday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 6 p.m.

This is going to be a fun, informal time to meet professors and other students within the department through games like volleyball, Spikeball, Frisbee and more! Did we mention there will be ice cream?

We can’t wait to see you there! Contact Kaleb Puckett (puckettk16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Important Parking Permit Information

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

The Office of Campus Public Safety has given a week of warnings for everybody to find out where they should park, and tickets start this week! If you are still unsure about where your permit allows you to park, come immediately to the CPS office to find out before you are ticketed.

All commuters and grad students were automatically charged $100 for the fall semester, but you still need to register for a parking permit on MyGFU. After finishing that, print out the temporary permit from the link sent to you and place that on your dashboard; it will serve as your permit until your permit arrives in one to three weeks. A parking brochure will arrive with your permit, so be certain to look at it on the CPS website to know where you can park until then.

Here are a few more parking policies to be aware of:

  • All cars with Austin permits must stay in the Austin lot between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you bring your car on campus during the evening, it must be returned to the Austin lot by 7 a.m.
  • CPS officers are seeing many cars not parking on the side of the road in the direction of travel, especially on Sheridan and Center streets. This is a ticketable offense for the Newberg Police Department, so please point your car in the direction of traffic to avoid an expensive ticket. Blocking mailboxes or driveways also brings a hefty fine from the police, and we know that you have better things to do with your money!
  • Permits that have been sent to your George Fox post office box will NOT be in your mailbox; you need to sign for them at Mail Services.
  • Permits ideally should be affixed to the outside of your vehicle’s back window, not taped on the inside. Please don’t place them on your car’s painted surfaces, as they are difficult to safely remove.
  • Staff and faculty: Please remember to put your campus PO box number as your “mailing address” when registering on MyGFU, as all permits are sent via campus mail.
  • If you registered for your permit in July or very early August and it still hasn’t arrived at your mailing address, please come to the CPS office so we can track it down.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

Want to help with Foster Parents Night Out? Come to session Sunday

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

Want to be a part of our monthly Foster Parents’ Night Out program? Come to the training session this Sunday, Sept. 9, to learn more about FPNO and how to mentor children in foster care! We’ll be meeting from 1 to 4 p.m. in Stevens 207.

Contact Cana Buckley (cbuckley17@georgefox.edu) if you plan on coming or have any questions.

Hadlock Student Center: Important Update

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

The opening of the Hadlock Student Center will be delayed, with an anticipated grand opening event for the entire campus community the week of Sept. 10. We are working closely with our contractor and will keep the campus community updated regarding the opening date as soon as it is confirmed.

When the center opens, there will be a number of exciting new programs and services for students and employees. Please take a few minutes to review the policies for employees, spouses, dependents, students and guests.

Two important items to note:

  • Anyone entering the building will be required to have a valid George Fox University ID card; there will be no exceptions.
  • All employees, spouses, dependents, students and guests will be required to have a completed liability and release form on file. This form will be live on MyGFU soon, and information will be sent out with a link once the form is available.

We are excited to share this beautiful new facility with the campus community! Contact Rob Simpson, director of campus recreation (simpsonr@georgefox.edu) or Keith Schneider, assistant director of campus recreation (kschneid@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

AA meets on campus Wednesdays beginning Sept. 19

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

Have you struggled with alcohol? Looking for some support? Feel free to attend the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meeting on campus. We meet each Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters in Roberts 128.

Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 19. All George Fox students, staff, faculty and administrators are welcome to attend. There is no fee to participate.

Questions? Contact Gregg Lamm at gregg.lamm@gmail.com.