Morning prayer will now be held in Hoover 104

Monday, September 4th, 2023

Now that the rains have begun, we are moving the location of daily morning prayer to Hoover 104.

Please join us as we gather together daily (Monday through Friday) from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m. All students, faculty and staff are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Travis Pickell at tpickell@georgefox.edu.

Join us Wednesdays at Austin Sports Complex for cardio tennis class, open play

Monday, September 4th, 2023

Join us at the indoor tennis facility at Austin Sports Complex on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. for cardio tennis and an open play session.

There will be an hour of fast-moving, heart-pounding, calorie-burning fun, followed by an open hour for players who wish to stick around and play a few points before hitting the road. The costs are as follows:

  • Individual class: $20 per class
  • Full session: $160 for nine classes expiring Oct. 28

Contact Jeff Cero at jcero@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have.

You’re invited to join a Life Group this fall

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

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 Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Looking for a staff or faculty mentor?

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

The Office for Spiritual Life has a program called SPIL Mentoring, which provides students with an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about faith and life while receiving ongoing encouragement and support from a George Fox staff or faculty member.

Through this program, you can foster a growing relationship with Christ alongside a trusted mentor. Students in the program will be matched with a dedicated staff or faculty member, with whom they will have weekly meetings lasting about one hour, spanning a duration of eight weeks within the semester.

Participants can also receive SPIL credit for joining the program. To sign up, please fill out this form by Thursday, Sept. 14.

If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Attend opening reception of ‘Experiences with Hearing Loss’ exhibit this afternoon

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

“Sound Stories: Experiences with Hearing Loss” is an interactive, experiential exhibit by Claire Russell that shows life with hearing loss. Join us for the opening reception in the Lindgren Gallery today (Monday) at 4 p.m.

The event features an artist talk, and snacks and drinks will be provided. Russell will be available for further conversation and questions during the reception.

Contact Russell at crussell20@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join the Ping Pong Club on Tuesdays in Hadlock

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

Good news! The Ping Pong Club is starting up again this semester, and all are invited to come play and have fun!

This fall, we will be meeting in Hadlock on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. We have balls and paddles, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer! All skill levels are welcome.

We strive to foster and develop the ping pong community at George Fox, bringing together both first-time and veteran players. We offer a welcoming, friendly and competitive environment where all students and faculty are welcome to play, improve their skills, build relationships and have fun.

Reach out to nredmanbrown20@georgefox.edu and ewelborn21@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have. Good luck with the new semester!

Join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ gathering tonight

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

Do you have a love for Jesus and sports? Are you looking for community?

Come out to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ first “huddle” gathering of the year! All are welcome, students and student-athletes alike. We are a community of people that love to have intentional conversations about faith, and we are super passionate about transforming the culture of our teams, classrooms and campus to become more like the Kingdom of Heaven.

Join us tonight (Monday), Sept. 4, at 8:30 p.m. in the FoxHole (located in the basement of Klages). We’d love to see you there (and invite some friends while you’re at it).

Chapel credit and snacks (Crumbl cookies) will be provided.

Contact alai20@georgefox.edu  if you have any questions.

Snag discounted professional soccer tickets this month

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

Join other George Fox students for a Timbers game (professional soccer) this fall! We have two dates available for discounted tickets, Sept. 20 and Sept. 23! Buy tickets here.

Reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Band seeking trombone, saxophone, horn and clarinet players

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

The Fox Band has openings for two more trombones, two more horns, an alto saxophone, a bari saxophone, and some more clarinets.

Rehearsals are three times a week: Mondays from 4:30 to 5:20 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.

If you’re interested in playing, please contact Dr. Corbin at dcorbin@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the Color Run today and the Starlight Parade tomorrow

Thursday, August 31st, 2023

The Color Run will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1. We are kicking off the year with this annual event in front of the Hobson/Macy/Sutton (HMS) complex. Grab your free T-shirt, run through the balloon arch, color with your friends, and enjoy a fun and exciting surprise after the run.

The Starlight Parade will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2. Blue Zone is back! Come celebrate our first football game of the season with free Blue Zone merchandise and a show brought to you by our cheer, dance and drum line teams.

Join us in the parade as we gather all our students at each dorm and make our big entrance into the student section and raise the Blue Zone flag! Check out the activities weekly email for more details.

Coming up:
Fox Co. Fair (Clubs Fair): Friday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. in the Quad
Fox Jamboree: Friday, Sept. 15, at 8 p.m. in the Quad
Amazing Race: Friday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. Meet in front of Stevens.

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Audition for George Fox’s fall drama on Tuesday

Thursday, August 31st, 2023

Auditions for The Potting Shed, George Fox Theatre’s fall drama, are coming up on Tuesday, Sept. 5, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Auditions are open to all current George Fox students of any major, and no acting experience is required.

The Potting Shed by Graham Green is a riveting drama exploring themes of family, faith, doubt, and how we choose to respond to miracles. Read more about the play and sign up for an audition time here.

If you have any questions, reach out to Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.

Academic Resource Center will open next week

Thursday, August 31st, 2023

The Academic Resource Center will be open next week. To schedule an appointment, please go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. The schedule will be available on TracCloud starting Friday evening.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at the_arc@georgefox.edu, stop by the office in Murdock Library, or call us at 503-554-2449 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Sand volleyball tournament planned for Sept. 1-2 has been canceled

Thursday, August 31st, 2023

We are sad to announce that the intramural sand volleyball tournament planned for Sept. 1-2 has been canceled due to inclement weather.

We encourage you to look for other opportunities to play and compete on IMLeagues at this link!

Questions? Email intramurals@georgefox.edu.

Come to the Arts and Crafts Club’s first meeting today

Thursday, August 31st, 2023

All are invited to join Arts and Crafts Club today (Friday) for our first meeting of the year! We will have materials for drawing and painting this week, though you are always welcome to bring whatever creative personal projects you are working on. No artistic skills are necessary.

Join us in Klages 232 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to enjoy a peaceful environment and get to know other crafters. Email Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Become a contributor to George Fox’s student newspaper

Thursday, August 31st, 2023

The Crescent, George Fox University’s student-run newspaper, is hiring for the 2023-24 academic year!

Working for The Crescent is a great opportunity for students who are interested in exploring journalism, improving their writing skills and working to inform the George Fox community. Not a writer? We are also hiring photographers!

If you are interested in any of these positions, apply here. Applications close at midnight Friday, Sept. 8. Email asccrescent@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

Come to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ first gathering of the year Sept. 4

Thursday, August 31st, 2023

Do you have a love for Jesus and sports? Are you looking for community?

Come out to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ first “huddle” gathering of the year! All are welcome, students and student-athletes alike. We are a community of people that love to have intentional conversations about faith, and we are super passionate about transforming the culture of our teams, classrooms and campus to become more like the Kingdom of Heaven.

Join us Monday, Sept. 4, at 8:30 p.m. in the FoxHole (located in the basement of Klages). We’d love to see you there (and invite some friends while you’re at it).

Chapel credit and snacks (Crumbl cookies) will be provided.

Contact alai20@georgefox.edu  if you have any questions.

Be sure to secure your belongings on campus

Wednesday, August 30th, 2023

This is a reminder from Campus Public Safety to always remember to secure your belongings in a safe place.

Your dorm room or another locked room is the best place to keep your valuables from getting lost or stolen.

Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 if you have any questions.

Try slacklining and learn about OREC outdoor adventures today

Wednesday, August 30th, 2023

Do you want to learn more about the incredible outdoor recreation opportunities that we have here at Fox, such as backpacking, kayaking, whitewater rafting and adventure travel?

Our OREC trip leaders will be out on the quad from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, with a slackline and some lawn games. We’d love for you to stop by and chat with us.

For details, contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Rides to St. Peter’s available for mass Sept. 3

Wednesday, August 30th, 2023

Dr. Erika Barber is offering rides to St. Peter’s Catholic Church for mass at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3. Students who are seeking a ride to mass should email Dr. Barber at ebarber@georgefox.edu.

Find out how to join the Autism Group and participate in weekly meetings

Wednesday, August 30th, 2023

The Autism Group will meet every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Sept. 7. In order to participate, you must have autism or Asperger’s syndrome.

Come enjoy games, snacks, conversation and other activities. If you are interested in coming to the group, please reach out to Carrie Hall at chall@georgefox.edu for the location and additional details.