Fill out the University Recreation Feedback Form for a chance to win a gift card

Sunday, April 12th, 2026

We’re always looking to better our offerings at UREC and Hadlock, and your input is a huge help. Click here to fill out a feedback form and give us your opinions.

Once your feedback is in, you’ll officially be in the running to win one of three $50 gift cards!

Questions? Contact Kelsey Cantrell at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.

Attend ‘Dona Nobis Pacem,’ the Spring Symphony and Choral Concert

Sunday, April 12th, 2026

The Chehalem Symphony, Chehalem Chorus, and George Fox University choirs invite you to their Spring Concert, Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem. This combined performance will feature the student winners of the Concerto and Aria Competition, Maxwell Ball (tenor) and Michaela Gaines (trumpet).

There will be two performances: Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m. 

George Fox students can attend for free, and employees receive two complimentary tickets by entering their George Fox email address when making reservations.

Reserve your tickets online, over the phone, or in person at the performing arts office in Ross 200. Tickets will also be available at the venue beginning one hour before each performance.

For more information, contact the Box Office at 503-554-3400 or boxoffice@georgefox.edu.

Prepare for finals with resources from the ARC

Sunday, April 12th, 2026

Stop rereading and start remembering! With finals just around the corner, don’t waste your limited study hours on strategies that don’t stick.

If you’ve ever stayed up half the night studying only to blank during the exam, it might be your strategy, not your effort. To test prep like a champ, swap passive reading for retrieval practice. Don’t just test yourself until you get it right, but until you can’t get it wrong. And if you can accurately explain it to others, then you truly know it.

Here are two finals week strategies to try:

  • Read before you write. On a high-stakes final, it’s easy to rush. Pause and think before you answer to avoid avoidable mistakes.
  • Never give up. If a question stumps you, mark it and move on. Give your brain time to process in the background, then come back to it before you turn in your exam.

To help you form your finals game plan, download the Test Prep Like a Champ Flyer and visit the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for more research-backed tips and one-on-one support as you prepare for finals.

Contact Heather Harney, assistant director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Celebrate faculty winners at Awards Chapel on April 21

Sunday, April 12th, 2026

Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, also known as Awards Chapel!

Please join us Tuesday, April 21, at 10:50 a.m. in the chapel as we celebrate our faculty award winners and the upcoming end of the academic year!

We’ll have a time of worship, hear from President Baker and Joseph Clair, associate provost for the Division of Humanities & Honors, and present faculty awards. Faculty winners of the Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, Outstanding Service, and Outstanding Faith and Integration awards will be announced.

Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Seniors: Share about your George Fox experience for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card

Sunday, April 12th, 2026

Dear Seniors,

As graduation approaches, we would love to honor your time on campus! Please fill out this form, where you’ll have the opportunity to share about your George Fox experience, how you’ve changed and grown, and share what’s next in your life!

Along with the form, please reply back to this email with a photo of yourself or to set up an appointment with our university photographer.

Once you complete the form, you will be entered into a drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

We will feature all of you on the George Fox website (like this) and some of you on our Instagram page, in our university magazine, and elsewhere!

Please reply to this email if you have any questions.

Thank you for your help with this project!

The Marcom Team

Shop the Fox Friday sale at the Friendsview Resale Store

Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Today is Fox Friday at the Friendsview Resale Store! Every Friday, everything in the store is half off (with a few exceptions) for George Fox students with their student ID.

Friday hours are 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. The Resale Store is located in the basement of the manor, which is the first building to the right as you enter from Fulton Street.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Spring baptisms will take place after the last chapel of the year

Thursday, April 9th, 2026

It’s that time of year where we get to partake in baptisms together as a community. If you or someone you know is interested in getting baptized, or if you have any questions, please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Baptisms will take place on Thursday, April 23, right after the last chapel of the semester.

See three student-directed plays this Sunday

Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Alpha Psi Omega and the theatre department invite you to a night (or a matinee!) of student-directed one-act plays. The triple feature of Art in a Safe Space (directed by Kinsey Burke), Bitten (directed by Jonathan Beals), and The Door (directed by Atalia Fisher) will make you laugh and keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

These Second Stage shows run for one hour, and will be presented on Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium, located on the third floor of EHS. No ticket is required for entry, and admission is free. See you there!

Please note that Second Stage performances are NOT intended for young audiences.

Questions? Contact Kylie Russell at krussell23@georgefox.edu.

Stop by the pantry to see if you quality for SNAP benefits

Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Department of Human Services (DHS) representatives will be at the Bruin Community Pantry on Thursday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist people with signing up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly known as food stamps).

No appointment is required. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Representatives will be on campus on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

Please note: While DHS has indicated their intention to attend, their participation is ultimately managed and provided by their office. If DHS is unable to attend on the scheduled day and time, this is outside of our control.

Come to Psychology Chapel this afternoon and hear about ‘The Circle of Beneficence’

Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Join us for Psychology Chapel today (Friday) from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. in Hoover 210 to hear from psychology professor Dr. Earnest Kim. Earnest will explore where neuroscience meets our capacity for altruism, kindness, and selflessly working for others’ benefit in a talk he calls “The Circuit of Beneficence.”

Attendees will be provided with elective chapel credit.

For more details, contact Zach Henderson at zhenderson22@georgefox.edu.

Tour the Baird House and support a worthy cause

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Explore stunning historic and distinctive homes in Newberg during the annual Solid Foundations Tour on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This self-guided tour benefits Yamhill County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) during Child Abuse Prevention Month, supporting trained advocates who speak up for vulnerable children in the courtroom and community.

The 2026 tour begins at the Chehalem Cultural Center and invites you to discover the craftsmanship and history behind Newberg’s most unique spaces. A major highlight of this year’s event is a rare look inside the historic Baird House on Franklin Street, a beautifully restored 1888 landmark and the current residence of Robin Baker, president of George Fox University.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate our community’s remarkable architecture while helping to create a solid foundation for local children in need. For more information and to view the historic home locations, click here.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Vote for your favorite Give Day cause today

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Today is Give Day! Stop by the quad between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to grab coffee, a cookie, and a free shirt.

While you are there, please cast your vote for your favorite participating cause through the student survey. The cause with the most votes will unlock a $1,000 gift.

Voting closes promptly at 1 p.m.

If you are unable to attend the event in person, you can still participate by voting here.

Questions? Contact Kelton Hedstrom at khedstrom@georgefox.edu.

Don’t toss it! Donate it! Support the Bruin Community Pantry

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Do you have food and kitchenware you do not want to pack when you leave for the summer? Help support your peers by donating to the Bruin Community Pantry!

Here is how you can contribute before the semester ends.

What to Donate

  • Kitchenware: Any gently used, functional items, clothing, hangers, etc.
  • Food: Unopened, non-perishable food items
  • Flex Points: You can use remaining meal plan points at the Maker’s Market or Bridge Café to purchase items for the pantry’s “Grab & Go” section.

Where & When
Drop off your donations at the Bruin Community Pantry by Friday, April 28.

  • Monday, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

If you have questions, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Last chance to get tickets to Spring Formal

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Don’t forget that tickets for Spring Formal will be sold in Canyon Commons today (Thursday) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. for $20 (we take cash, card and Apple Pay). The times are subject to change if the tickets sell out, so please keep an eye on the George Fox Student Activities Instagram page for updates.

There are limited tickets for this year’s event. Get yours before they are gone!

Check out our other upcoming events:

  • Spring Formal: Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. at Oaks Park
  • Dating Game: Thursday, April 16, at 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons
  • Spring Market: Friday, April 24, at 4 p.m. on the quad

Please note the time and location change for the Dating Game.

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Attend George Fox’s spring choral concert on Saturday

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

The George Fox University Chamber Singers and Concert Choir invite you to their spring concert, “To The Sky!,” this Saturday, April 11, at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. The concert will feature student conductors Maxwell Ball, Reagan Medina and Maria Yin. Admission is free!

Questions? Contact Jenn Buygawan at jbuyagawan@georgefox.edu

Swing by the Stevens Center this afternoon to wish Gary Tandy well

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Please join us in the Stevens Center Atrium to honor the retirement of our beloved and longtime professor, Dr. Gary Tandy.

The celebration will be held today (Thursday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Use this link to share a written memory, kind words, a video message, or a photo!

Questions? Contact Nathan Goodman at ngoodman22@georgefox.edu.

Take time to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Pam Fifer on April 18

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

George Fox will celebrate Dr. Pam Fifer’s memory with a service held in Bauman Auditorium on Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join us in honoring Dr. Fifer, who lost her battle with cancer on March 27.

As dean of the College of Nursing, she was a visionary leader who transformed the program through her pursuit of academic excellence, her commitment to mentorship, and her advocacy for the future of nursing education.

Her family will also hold a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at Crossroads Community Church in Keizer. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Pamela J. Fifer Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship at George Fox, ensuring her passion for nursing education continues to inspire generations of students. Click here to donate.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Get boba and paint tote bags at the IRC

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Stop by the Intercultural Resource Center today (Thursday) from 3 to 5 p.m. to grab some boba and get creative!

Everyone is welcome to come and get classic or Thai milk tea while you customize your own tote bag.

Questions? Contact Julia Wah at jwah22@georgefox.edu.

Come dance at the LHC’s annual Bailemos event tomorrow night

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

The Latinx Heritage Club (LHC) invites you to our annual Bailemos event at the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) tomorrow (Friday) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This year’s Bailemos is Jaripeo-themed!

There will be good food and a lot of music, so come enjoy listening to the Mariachi, a live group, and a DJ. Bring your family and friends for a night of fun and dancing!

Questions? Contact Lizeth Estevez Martinez at lestevezmartinez23@georgefox.edu.

Join us tonight to hear from Jim Donald, one of the ‘Top 25 CEOs in the World’

Tuesday, April 7th, 2026

Join us tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons to hear from Jim Donald, former CEO of Starbucks, who will share his insights on leading through change.

Donald will move beyond business theory to discuss the human element in a conversation he calls, “What They Don’t Teach You in Business School: Real-World Leadership for the Future.” This free event offers a masterclass in the human element of industry.

Donald will provide the “missing link” between classroom theory and the grit of “front-line” leadership – lessons he learned directly from legendary figures like Sam Walton, founder of Walmart. He will deep dive into an “old-school” playbook that validates the daily professional challenges of the modern age through the lens of a servant-leadership model.

Donald is a world-class executive and “Turnaround King” with a storied 50-year career in the retail and service industries. Recognized by the Best Practice Institute as one of the “Top 25 CEOs in the World,” Donald has held the top leadership mantle at some of the most recognizable brands in the world, including Starbucks, Albertsons, and Extended Stay Hotels.

For more information, contact Carly Reumann creumann@georgefox.edu.