Sign-ups for both flag football and volleyball are now available online at this link.
Registration closes this Saturday, Sept. 2, at 5 p.m. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Mark Nathlich at mnathlich14@georgefox.edu.
This is open to both students and employees!
Ulysus Torres, a recent a graduate of George Fox with a degree in health and human performance, is partnering with the Sherwood YMCA to offer a 2-for-1 personal training fitness camp for men. To learn more about this high intensity interval training, contact him at 915-472-1222 or at the YMCA Sherwood at 503-625-9622. More information is also available at Handlebar Training on Facebook.
Do you enjoy singing and want to be a part of an a cappella group here on campus? Come out and audition for Quakers and Notes! Auditions will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the choir room (Ross 208) on Friday, Sept. 8. Be prepared to sing 30 seconds of a song of your choice!
If you’re interested, contact Alexa Alridge at aaldrige15@georgefox.edu or contact Brent Townley at btownley15@georgefox.edu concerning sign-up information.
We hope to see you at auditions!
Swing by the table outside of the Klages Center from 1 to 3 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday)Â to learn more about commuter life on campus this year. We will have free snacks to take with you as well as lots of helpful information.
Contact Kristi Welker (kwelker@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
The Office of the President and the William Penn Honors Program invite you to hear renowned C.S. Lewis scholar Michael Ward speak on Friday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
Best known for his book Planet Narnia, Ward’s lecture “The Heavens Are Telling The Glory Of God: C.S. Lewis, Narnia, and the Planets” will be followed by a reception and book signing in the Bauman lobby.
For more information, please contact Jocelyn Stein at jstein@georgefox.edu.
Do you enjoy building people up and helping them reach their full potential? Interested in being a mentor for kids in local elementary and middle schools? Then come to Little Bruins info sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday nights after Shalom and Vespers chapel.
Little Bruins is a mentoring program that pairs college students with kids in local elementary and middle schools. They meet one hour a week, play sports, work on homework, and build lasting relationships, full of impact in Christ’s name.
We meet Tuesdays at 9:20 p.m. in Canyon Commons and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Come tonight to learn more!
Questions? Contact Jamie Kitchen at embracegfu@gmail.com.
Do you need to make adjustments to your schedule? Are you wanting to change your major? Drop by the IDEA Center during the first week of school during our special drop-in hours. We will be open today through Friday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m.
If you have any questions or would like to create an appointment with us, please contact the IDEA Center at idea@georgefox.edu or call us at 503-554-2330.
Whether you want to improve your writing, brainstorm for an upcoming assignment, or meet regularly for academic coaching, ARC consultants are available to support you in your academic pursuits.
The ARC is open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 10 p.m. and from noon to 4 p.m. on Fridays. Appointments are available starting on Monday, Sept. 4, and online scheduling will be available by Friday, Sept. 1.
To schedule an appointment, schedule online at arcschedule.georgefox.edu, email the_arc@georgefox.edu, call 503-554-2327, or stop by the ARC on the first floor of the library.
The German pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the most widely read and well-known Christians of the 20th century. Nevertheless, few people understand his theology or the circumstances that determined his dramatic involvement in the German resistance against the Nazis during World War II.
A class, RELI 485 Bonhoeffer, offers an in-depth look at the life and thought of Bonhoeffer, focusing specifically on his major texts, The Cost of Discipleship and Ethics. This is an ideal course for philosophy and Christian ministries majors who are interested in integrating theology and ministry. It will be taught by Javier Garcia of the William Penn Honors Program and meets Wednesdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in PHS 102 (Pennington House).
Contact Paula Hampton (phampton@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
If you love George Fox, enjoy hosting guests and want prospective students to experience what makes this place so great, then we want you to sign up to be a Friday @ Fox overnight host! Hosting will take place on Thursday evenings, and the students will leave you Friday morning. This is not a weekly requirement. Please click on the link below and fill out the form, and we will contact you when we need a host!
Friday @ Fox Overnight Host Form
Please note that there will be a separate overnight host recruiting process for our large visit events like Bruin Preview and Scholarship Competition.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Hughton (khughton@georgefox.edu).
Are you enthusiastic about your experience here at George Fox? Are you looking for an outlet to share that with prospective students?
The undergraduate admissions office is currently accepting applications for the University Ambassadors Program. This elite group of individuals represent the university to visiting students, through hosting lunches, campus tours, etc., and have a huge impact on recruiting incoming Bruins. If you would like to be a part of this fun group, you can fill out the application at the link below.
Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 5 p.m. Contact Nate McIntyre (nmcintyre@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Want some free food? A place to meet some new friends? Come to the Department of English And Theatre’s semester kickoff this Friday, Sept. 1, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium.
Hope to see you there!
The Fox Film Festival is a committee of students responsible for putting on the film festival every spring. We’re looking for new students to join us in planning this fun event. Our first meeting is at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, in Lemmons 4! Come meet everyone and learn about the festival!
Questions? Contact Maggie Allen (mallen14@georgefox.edu).
The Office of Student Life would like to share that Kristi Welker has been hired as the director of commuter life. Her office is located in the student life office on the third floor of the Stevens Center. She is excited to get to know you and work alongside you this year. Her role is to help you along your college journey here at George Fox, and her passion is to help students feel connected and supported.
Feel free to email her at kwelker@georgefox.edu, stop by the student life office or call her at 503-554-2308.
Commuters: Did you know that there is now a George Fox Commuter Life Facebook group just for you? Request to join the George Fox Commuter Life group to connect with other commuters, learn about events just for you, coordinate ride shares, and stay updated on commuter-related news.
Questions? Contact Kristi Welker (kwelker@georgefox.edu)
Beginning this week, the Wheeler Fitness Center hours are as follows:
Please remember that the Fitness Center is open to all current George Fox University students, faculty and staff. Signing in with your ID card is required for everyone in order to use the facility. As this is a liability issue, there are no exceptions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
You may direct any questions or concerns to Skyler Rieke (srieke14@georgefox.edu) or Cory Hand (chand@georgefox.edu).
Come get chapel credit and fresh homemade bread at Shalom tonight (Tuesday)! We’ll meet at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons and hear about our vision for this time and the year. Bring your friends and/or roommate for a time of rejuvenation and community!
If you have any questions or want to learn more, contact Shea Krevi at gfushalomabroad@gmail.com or drop by the SpIL House!
Swing by the table outside of the Klages Center from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, to learn more about commuter life on campus this year. We will have free snacks to take with you as well as lots of helpful information.
Contact Kristi Welker (kwelker@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
The university pastors will be hosting a service of remembrance honoring Daniel Mellers, beloved friend and classmate who died on April 23, 2017. The service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101. All are welcome.
Are you interested in broadcasting? Do you love music or talking about things you like? If so, KFOX might be just what you’re looking for. We are George Fox University’s on-campus internet radio station, and we’d love to have you (yes, you) as a part of our team.
We broadcast a wide variety of music and talk shows throughout the week. No prior broadcasting experience is needed. Visit and like our Facebook page at facebook.com/kfoxgfu, or send us an email at kfoxradio@georgefox.edu if you are interested in joining.
