Sign up for free class on how to roast a chicken

Monday, January 9th, 2023

A roasted chicken is one of the best recipes to learn to make. Find out how far a roasted chicken can go beyond just the roasted chicken.

Join us for a free class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Bruin Community Pantry. We’ll teach you how to roast a whole chicken! Due to the space size, we are limited to 10 people, so sign up ASAP. Additional names will be added to a waiting list.

Roasted chicken is among the best foods you’ll ever eat. Find out how to roast a chicken and make soup from the carcass! Everything will be provided at no charge, and participants will have a whole chicken to take home.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Wart Wednesdays are back: Schedule an appointment now

Monday, January 9th, 2023

Do you have a pesky wart that has been bothering you and hasn’t gone away with home treatment?

Call 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment to have it easily removed once and for all using liquid nitrogen. There is no cost for this service, so we hope to see you at the Health and Counseling Center on the Newberg campus!

Wart Wednesday appointments are available every other Wednesday starting Jan 11.

Sign up now for Spring Sports (HHPE 202)

Monday, January 9th, 2023

Are you interested in getting out to play more this semester? Join Spring Sports (HHPE 202) and develop your skills in badminton, basketball and disc sports!

This class is built around building your skills and knowledge of various games, as well as your ability to lead and teach physical activities. The class is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 12:50 p.m. If you are looking to be more active and have fun, please contact your CAP coach to sign up.

For information about the course, or if you have any questions, contact Robbie Campy at rcampy@georgefox.edu.

Join spiritual life office for a day of service on MLK Day

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

On the first day of our “Think Outside the Fox” Week emphasis on serving with passion (Jan. 16-20), the spiritual life office would like to invite students and employees to join together for a day of learning and service alongside Doing Good Things! and SOLVE in Portland.

The event is set for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 16. Please complete this form to register. The day plan will be as follows:

  • 9 a.m.: Continental breakfast and departure from SpiL House
  • 9:45 a.m.: Meet at Irving Park in Portland for service and learning orientation
  • 10 a.m.: Join SOLVE for MLK Day service project
  • Noon: Lunch and discussion on houselessness and litter/garbage service
  • 1-2 p.m.: “Walkabout” (prayer walk, distributing hot cocoa and socks, practicing presence and humanity with our unhoused neighbors)
  • 2 p.m.: Debrief and drive back
  • 3 p.m.: Arrive back at SpiL/Newberg campus

Undergraduate students who participate will be eligible for five SpiL/chapel elective attendance credits.

Contact Rus St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu for more information.

Make note of Center Street closure Jan. 10-12

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

Starting tomorrow (Tuesday) through Thursday, Jan. 12, the city of Newberg will be closing Center Street from Vermillion Street to Fulton Street to repair the septic connection between Fulton Street House and the city main line. Please do not park in that area during these three days.

Thank you,
Plant Services

Bruin Community Pantry’s food bank releases spring semester hours

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank will be open during the following days and times spring semester (Jan. 6 through April 28):

  • Mondays
    11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesdays
    1-5:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays
    8-10 a.m.
    11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    3:30-6 p.m.
  • Thursdays
    9:30 a.m. – Noon
    1-4 p.m.
  • Fridays
    Noon – 5 p.m.

Note: Schedule subject to change due to volunteer schedule.

We are closed for the following George Fox holidays:

  • Jan. 16
  • Feb. 10
  • March 27-31 (modified hours due to spring break)

Email bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu if you have any questions. Find us on Instagram and Facebook, as well as on the university’s website.

If you need access to food during a time when we are closed, please email us to arrange an alternative time.

Check out job opportunities at Summer Camp Fair on Jan. 25

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, camps from around the Northwest will be on campus to talk with you about the summer employment opportunities they have available.

They will be in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please take the opportunity to stop by and see what Christian camping is all about and how you may benefit by being a paid camp counselor.

Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Check out opportunity for a summer internship through Emerging Leaders program

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

Join us to learn more about paid summer internships and an opportunity to work on your application with the Emerging Leaders team. Apply for an internship with Emerging Leaders by Monday, Jan. 16.

We’re looking for:
Current college students of color, and those who’ve graduated within the last year. Candidates need to have completed at least one year of college coursework and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

Internship areas:

  • Marketing & Communications
  • Technology
  • Operations & Projects
  • People & Engagement
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Business & Entrepreneurship

Click here to apply, and contact Jesse Cetz at jcetz@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have.

Sign up for a music class this semester

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sing? Play guitar or any other instrument? Be in an ensemble? We have lessons in all instruments, plus larger classes in guitar, voice, and piano.

Our ensembles include choirs, symphonic band, orchestra, worship ensembles, and Sionnach (Celtic ensemble). Please join us! We have a place for you!

To sign up for a class, look up MUSA or MUSI in class.georgefox.edu. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any of the faculty below:

Nathanael Ankeny, nankeny@georgefox.edu, jazz/saxophone
Aaron Barnhart, abarnhart@georgefox.edu, worship/industry/recording/guitar
Bryan Boyd, bboyd@georgefox.edu, theater
Dwayne Corbin, dcorbin@georgefox.edu, band/orchestra/percussion
Danielle Warner, dwarner@georgefox.edu, choir/voice
Kathleen Lavengood, klavengood@georgefox.edu, celtic ensemble/strings
Hana Lim, hlim@georgefox.edu, piano

File your FAFSA before classes start

Thursday, January 5th, 2023

Before you return to campus and classes, don’t forget to file your 2023-24 FAFSA (fafsa.gov)! It is due Feb. 1, but now is a great time to get it done while you still have easy access to any needed information.

The FAFSA needs to be completed each year to receive certain financial aid such as Pell and state grants, student employment, and loans. Be sure to file your FAFSA as soon as possible. Some federal and state funds are limited for undergraduate students, so don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Questions? Check out our FAFSA FAQ or contact the financial aid office at finaid@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2302. You can also schedule an appointment at gfufa.as.me.

*The 2023-24 FAFSA covers fall 2023, spring 2024 and summer 2024.

Interested in serving as a student leader? Swing by Student Leadership Fair on Tuesday

Thursday, January 5th, 2023

Are you interested in serving as a student leader for the 2023-24 school year? Please stop by and talk to student life staff who are hiring for next year! We’ll be in Canyon Commons 102-103 on Tuesday, Jan. 10, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (stop in at any point during this time).

Information about positions can also be found on the Student Life Leadership and Employment webpage.

If you have any questions, please contact Mark Pothoff at mpothoff@georgefox.edu or Sharia Hays at shays@georgefox.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!

RA applications are now open!

Thursday, January 5th, 2023

Welcome back, Bruins! We are starting our search for our group of next year’s resident assistants. The RA role is exciting and rewarding (and no, you don’t have to be an extrovert!) We are looking for community builders who are both faith- and justice-oriented.

Applications are open now until Friday, Jan. 20. Apply here!

If you have any questions, please talk to your RA, area coordinator, or email reslife@georgefox.edu.

Engage in fun activities during ‘Winter Welcome’ this weekend

Thursday, January 5th, 2023

We hope your Christmas break was rejuvenating. We have some exciting activities coming up when you return!

Kicking everything off is our Winter Welcome. Help us welcome new spring students to campus starting today. We have a full schedule to get you through the first weekend back. Check out the Winter Welcome Page to see what we have planned over the weekend.

Join us for a fun game of laser tag tonight (Friday) at 8 p.m. in the Roberts Center. The building will be transformed with lights and barriers, so come enjoy the fun!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details. Here are some events coming up:

  • The Loudest Dance: Friday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in Murdock Library
  • Polar Plunge: Friday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. in Hess Creek
  • The Dating Game: Friday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. in Bauman

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Learn to roast a chicken in free class Jan. 26

Thursday, January 5th, 2023

A roasted chicken is one of the best recipes to learn to make. Find out how far a roasted chicken can go beyond just the roasted chicken.

Join us for a free class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Bruin Community Pantry. We’ll teach you how to roast a whole chicken! Due to the space size, we are limited to 10 people, so sign up ASAP. Additional names will be added to a waiting list.

Roasted chicken is among the best foods you’ll ever eat. Find out how to roast a chicken and make soup from the carcass! Everything will be provided at no charge, and participants will have a whole chicken to take home.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Take a music class this semester

Thursday, January 5th, 2023

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sing? Play guitar or any other instrument? Be in an ensemble? We have lessons in all instruments, plus larger classes in guitar, voice, and piano.

Our ensembles include choirs, symphonic band, orchestra, worship ensembles, and Sionnach (Celtic ensemble). Please join us! We have a place for you!

To sign up for a class, look up MUSA or MUSI in class.georgefox.edu. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any of the faculty below:

Nathanael Ankeny, nankeny@georgefox.edu, jazz/saxophone
Aaron Barnhart, abarnhart@georgefox.edu, worship/industry/recording/guitar
Bryan Boyd, bboyd@georgefox.edu, theater
Dwayne Corbin, dcorbin@georgefox.edu, band/orchestra/percussion
Danielle Warner, dwarner@georgefox.edu, choir/voice
Kathleen Lavengood, klavengood@georgefox.edu, celtic ensemble/strings
Hana Lim, hlim@georgefox.edu, piano

Student Survey: Goals for 2023

Thursday, January 5th, 2023

Hey everyone! Please share with me some of your goals you plan to commit to in 2023! One of my goals for the new year is to become more involved with community. I would love to hear what you have to say.

I also want to become more tech knowledgable, so with your goals I plan to create a vision board for 2023 for my community. Thank you for taking 60 seconds out of your day to respond.

Geordie McNeill (gmcneill21@georgefox.edu)

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Learn how to roast a chicken in a free class Jan. 27

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

A roasted chicken is one of the best recipes to learn to make. Find out how far a roasted chicken can go beyond just the roasted chicken.

Join us for a free class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Bruin Community Pantry. We’ll teach you how to roast a whole chicken! Due to the space size, we are limited to 10 people, so sign up ASAP. Additional names will be added to a waiting list.

Roasted chicken is among the best foods you’ll ever eat. Find out how to roast a chicken and make soup from the carcass! Everything will be provided at no charge, and participants will have a whole chicken to take home.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join in the fun of laser tag tomorrow night in the Roberts Center

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

We hope your Christmas break was rejuvenating. We have some exciting activities coming up when you return!

Kicking everything off is our Winter Welcome. Help us welcome new spring students to campus starting tomorrow night. We have a full schedule to get you through the first weekend back. Check out student life’s Instagram for all the details.

Join us for a fun game of laser tag tomorrow (Friday) at 8 p.m. in the Roberts Center. The building will be transformed with lights and barriers, so come enjoy the fun!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details. Here are some events coming up:

  • The Loudest Dance: Friday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in Murdock Library
  • Polar Plunge: Friday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. in Hess Creek
  • The Dating Game: Friday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. in Bauman

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

All invited to serve in Portland on MLK Day

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

On the first day of our “Think Outside the Fox” Week emphasis on serving with passion (Jan. 16-20), the spiritual life office would like to invite students and employees to join together for a day of learning and service alongside Doing Good Things! and SOLVE in Portland.

The event is set for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 16. Please complete this form to register. The day plan will be as follows:

  • 9 a.m.: Continental breakfast and departure from SpiL House
  • 9:45 a.m.: Meet at Irving Park in Portland for service and learning orientation
  • 10 a.m.: Join SOLVE for MLK Day service project
  • Noon: Lunch and discussion on houselessness and litter/garbage service
  • 1-2 p.m.: “Walkabout” (prayer walk, distributing hot cocoa and socks, practicing presence and humanity with our unhoused neighbors)
  • 2 p.m.: Debrief and drive back
  • 3 p.m.: Arrive back at SpiL/Newberg campus

Undergraduate students who participate will be eligible for five SpiL/chapel elective attendance credits.

Contact Rus St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu for more information.

Bruin Community Pantry food bank needs volunteers for Monday and Friday afternoons

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank is looking for volunteers on Monday and Friday afternoons, on Mondays between 3 and 5:30 p.m. and Fridays from noon to 4 p.m.

If you are interested and can volunteer for any time during these options, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.