Today is the last day to vote for your freshman and sophomore class representatives! The person elected will be responsible for representing you and your needs to the faculty and will advocate for you through proposals to make this school year better for your class.
Make your voice known and vote now! Voting is open until 6 p.m.
Take a look at these frequently asked questions while gearing up for Serve Day 2023.
Do I have to participate in Serve Day?
Yes. It is an expectation that you participate in Serve Day.
What if I don’t like my assigned location, can I switch?
No, your assigned location is where you are expected to serve, and transportation and other logistics will be affected negatively if you switch without permission. (Please also don’t switch your original placement on the Helper Helper app). Your team leaders are expecting you, and the group and the site need you. After Serve Day is over, you are free to serve anywhere you choose!
I am not with my whole residential area or friend group. Can I just sneak in with the others?
No. Many of the assigned sites are providing transportation or we are providing transportation. There is no wiggle room in our numbers, and this will create difficulty in transporting everyone. Think of your assignments like one piece to a 2,000-piece puzzle; when there are pieces in the wrong part of the puzzle, there is a ripple-effect, causing lots of other problems.
I have a car. Can I just drive myself?
For insurance reasons on behalf of the university you may not drive to your Serve Day site. You must be pre-approved to drive a personal vehicle through the approved drivers process with Plant Services before Sept. 8.
I do not have a meal plan. Can I still pack a lunch?
YES! Lunch (and only lunch) is free for all students and employees regardless of whether or not you have a meal plan.
What if I do not feel comfortable doing a requested task on Serve Day?
Please talk to your team leader. We do not want anyone to doing anything that is outside their capabilities, but we are still asking that you show up with your assigned team and participate as you can, offering a teamwork spirit even if you cannot. “Teamwork makes the dream work!”
If you have a question, first reread these instructions and the Helper Helper App. If you still have a question, please ask your RA or a professional staff / team leader near you. If you still have a question, you can email serveday@georgefox.edu and we will do our best to get back to you quickly.
We are looking forward to making a difference together!
Come volunteer and build relationships with children and families in foster care! Foster Parents Night Out provides a monthly four-hour break for foster parents while trained volunteers care for their children in a safe and nurturing environment.
As a volunteer, you will play with the kids, do crafts with them, supervise and care for them, prepare food, or do other jobs as needed! The event is from 4 to 8 p.m., and volunteers are asked to be there from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. to help with set-up and clean-up. Chapel credit is available for each event!
The first event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23. To sign up, please fill out this Google form.
Attend an album release concert in Bauman Auditorium! Associate professor of music and saxophonist Nathanael Ankeny will present original compositions from his debut album Joy in the Making this Friday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m.
Ankeny will be joined by Justin Copeland (trumpet), Randy Porter (piano), Patrick Golichnik (bass), and Corey Foster (drums). CDs will be available for purchase after the show, and the album will be on streaming platforms Sept. 15 as well.
Calling all Bruin creatives! Are you interested in participating in the Bruin Marketplace at Bruinpalooza this year? This is a unique opportunity for you to highlight your business or sell your goods. Entrepreneurs, innovators and artisans are encouraged to join! The Bruin Marketplace will be on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the quad.
Register today! We have special booth spaces reserved for students. Questions may be directed to the Alumni Association at alumni@georgefox.edu.
We are so excited for the 23rd Serve Day tomorrow (Wednesday)!
In the message below and on the Helper Helper app on your mobile device (Apple Store or Google Play Store) you’ll find all the details you need to know about the flow of the day.
Serve Day schedule:
What to bring to Serve Day:
All information regarding serve site placement can be found by logging into the Helper Helper app. Please email serveday@georgefox.edu with any additional questions.
The George Fox Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program is excited to invite you to an information meeting tailored for prospective students. Join us at 6 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in the Roberts Center. You can RSVP here.
If you have considered becoming an occupational therapist, this is your opportunity to ask questions about the profession and our program. Meet our experienced faculty and dedicated staff to gain a deeper understanding of the George Fox OTD program and how it can shape your future.
The Makers Market will be closed and the Bridge Café will be open between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) for Serve Day. Canyon Commons will have normal hours for breakfast and dinner and will be closed for lunch.
Please visit georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for up-to-date hours.
Desperate to find rest for your soul? Hungry for a move of God to happen on our campus? Just looking for a space to reflect and pray after a long week?
Come join us for The Burn, a 12-hour night of worship and prayer! The Burn is organized by students, for students. Come join together with your peers at 9 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 15, in Canyon Commons as we begin our time, and feel free to worship with us until the sun rises on Saturday morning, until 9 a.m.
Let’s set our campus on fire for Christ! Contact Alvin Lai at alai20@georgefox.edu for more information.
Mail Services will be closed in the morning during Serve Day tomorrow (Wednesday). We will open in the afternoon during the hours of 1 to 4:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
Sign up to be a part of The Amazing Race, the highly requested return of one of our student population’s favorite events! Race through Newberg gathering clues to make it to the finish line. Sign-ups are open now, so get your friends together and sign up here.
Auditions for Fox Got Talent will be held Monday, Sept. 18, and Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Bauman Auditorium. All talents are welcome and encouraged to participate (students and employees!), whether you’re a juggler, magician, contortionist, impressionist, singer, sword swallower, speedy Rubik’s Cube solver, or whatever else you do best. Fill out this form to audition for a chance to win a $500 cash prize!
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on these events.
Coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Fox Jamboree is at 8 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 15! Throw on your your favorite flannel and boots, and dance under the lights. There will be a mechanical bull, line dance lessons, a pie-eating contest and more. We even have a surprise special guest joining us for the first hour.
The first 100 attendees get a free cowboy hat, and the first 200 get a free meal from the food truck!
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.
Coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Are you interested in obtaining funding for a research/project from the Richter Scholars Program but have questions? Join us for two Q&A Zoom sessions.
John Schmitt, the Richter Scholars director, will be hosting two Zoom Q&A sessions regarding the program. Please join us if you have any questions.
Zoom Sessions:
This Zoom meeting link will be the same for both meetings.
The Richter Scholars Program web pages have all the information students require in submitting a proposal. Proposals will be due on Monday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. All submissions will be electronic.
We hope those interested will join us to learn more about the program and how it works.
Direct any questions to Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu
Attention sophomore and junior nursing majors! If you have completed or will have completed all your nursing prerequisites by the end of the fall 2023 semester, and plan to enter the nursing program in the spring 2024 semester, you must submit your Intent to Pursue form for the College of Nursing. We have linked the form here. The deadline is this Friday, Sept. 15.
If you have any questions, you may contact Heather Brammeier at hbrammeier@georgefox.edu
While most student concerns and complaints can and should be resolved informally, a formal general complaint procedure is described in the Community Accountability section of the Undergraduate Student Handbook, linked here.
For graduate and adult degree programs, the formal general complaint procedure is described on the webpage at this link.
Note that these procedures cover complaints of a general nature and do not supersede specific policies involving cases such as grade appeals, sexual harassment, etc., which are covered elsewhere in the Student Handbook, catalog, or Graduate/DPS Policies.
For more information, contact the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.
Summiting South Sister is a true bucket list item! Located out in the Three Sisters Wilderness, hikers get to experience the incredible central Oregon landscape that is completely unlike the scenery here in the valley.
In a challenging (but very rewarding) trip taking place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24, we’ll attempt to hike and summit South Sister, the tallest volcano of the Three Sisters. The trip is planned and facilitated by highly trained and experienced outdoor recreation trip leaders that are also George Fox students. We will provide the training, equipment, transportation, food, and more! All you need to do is bring yourself!
Click this link to register and for more information. Scholarships are available for students in need.
Have questions? Contact Sam Nofziger at snofziger20@georgefox.edu.
Due to Serve Day activities, the Hadlock Student Center will be open from 6 to 8 a.m and from 4 to 11 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) We’ll be closed mid-day.
If you plan to rent equipment that day, please ensure you pick up and drop off during the times Hadlock is open.
The George Fox Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program is excited to invite you to an information meeting tailored for prospective students. Join us at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in the Roberts Center. You can RSVP here.
If you have considered becoming an occupational therapist, this is your opportunity to ask questions about the profession and our program. Meet our experienced faculty and dedicated staff to gain a deeper understanding of the George Fox OTD program and how it can shape your future. Your journey begins here, so don’t miss out!
The Office for Spiritual Life is hosting Life Groups this fall (the weeks of Sept. 18 through Nov. 6). These are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together weekly (for eight weeks) for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Sessions last from 60 to 90 minutes.
Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life will also be SPIL-credit eligible. To sign up, please fill out this form by Thursday, Sept. 14. And feel free to check out our Instagram posts to see descriptions of each Life Group’s theme or topic of study.
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
George Fox President Robin Baker will speak at the unveiling of Newberg’s new dynamic wind-powered sculpture on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.).
The ceremony will happen shortly after 10 a.m. in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Newberg 5K Run/Walk for Peace. The run is in memory of Denise Bacon, a longtime Rotarian and Newberg city council member.
There will also be a Peace Fair with fun activities for kids and adults from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Peace Fair is open to families free of charge. For information about the 5K run/walk, which begins at 9 a.m., email Michelle Colvin at colvinwifey@gmail.com.
