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Diversify your movement routine locally to stay vibrant and strong. George Fox employees can tap into fitness classes and gym facilities at the Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center to keep body and mind balanced at no cost.

To learn more, go to the university’s Wellness page.

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the Fall Ladies’ Luncheon on Monday, Oct. 5, hosted by Ruth Baker from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101–103.

This year’s theme, “Rooted to Flourish,” draws from Psalm 1:2-3 and the picture of a life rooted in God’s Word, continually nourished and bearing fruit in its season. Our purpose flows from our rootedness.

We are delighted to welcome Faith Carter as our guest speaker for a short devotional and prayer at noon. Faith is a retired educator and pastor who has served in women’s ministry and local and global outreach. She and her husband, Don, continue to serve the George Fox community, with Don serving as chair of the university’s board of trustees.

Come enjoy a delicious meal, connect with other women in our community, and spend time reflecting on what it means to be rooted in the Lord and flourish in every season.

Please use this form to RSVP.

Does your program or department need a curriculum change for 2027-28? Any curricular change intended for the next academic year must have an initial proposal form submitted to the dean and/or program director by this Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.

The initial curriculum proposal is very quick and simple, even for detailed proposals. Use the Curriculum Proposal Form to begin your proposal process.

Proposals in process that have already been approved by a dean and/or program director can continue to be worked on through Oct. 31, 2026. Please email curriculum@georgefox.edu with any questions.

If a student is injured, whether working as a student employee or during a university event, a university employee must immediately:

1. Email People & Culture at peopleandculture@georgefox.edu (if the injury happened while the student was working).
2. Submit a Fox 360 Student Update as a “frontline user” as soon as possible.
3. Once this form is submitted, it will be dispatched by our student care coordinator and communicated to the necessary teams for follow-up. If in doubt, it is better to submit a report than miss the opportunity to support the student effectively!

Criteria for submitting an accident or injury report include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Injury beyond a minor bump or scrape
• Injury involving blood
• Head trauma or concussion
• Chemical exposure
• Loss of consciousness
• Heat-related issues
• Any accident or injury involving a call to 911, an ambulance, or Campus Public Safety
• Critical injury
• Death

When a student is injured and if you are a trained first aid/CPR provider, please offer assistance; however, everyone needs to follow these steps:

1. Dial or have someone dial 911. Give the location of the injured student and send someone to meet them at the door(s) for the building.
2. Dial or have someone dial Campus Public Safety (503-554-2090).
3. Send someone to get the closest first aid kit and the AED. All buildings with hearts have AEDs or first aid kits available.
4. Follow first aid and CPR training until Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue arrives.

If you wish to become a trained first aid/ CPR provider, reach out to Kim Knoernschild at kknorschild@georgefox.edu. For questions about Fox 360 Care submissions, email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu

Are you planning to buy, sell, or refinance a home soon? As a George Fox employee, you have access to exclusive benefits through the George Fox University Employee Homeownership Program.

Participating in this program can help you secure dedicated guidance and significantly lower standard closing costs and real estate fees.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Sept. 23, and take advantage of these upcoming sessions:

• Program Overview Webinar (Noon)
  Discover program eligibility details, available discounts, and how to estimate your potential cost savings on a real estate transaction.
• Individual Consultations (1:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

Book a one-on-one session with a program advisor to discuss your specific financing or real estate goals.

Registration is required to attend the webinar or reserve a consultation time slot. Be sure to register today to secure your spot.

Have questions before signing up? Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

There is still time to sign up for our upcoming virtual Medicare seminars, including one today (Tuesday) at noon.

Navigating Medicare choices can feel overwhelming, but making informed decisions is essential to protecting your household’s health and financial future. To help you and your family gain clarity, George Fox has partnered with SGIA Medicare Consulting to offer a free, interactive virtual seminar.

Whether you are approaching Medicare eligibility yourself or assisting a spouse or parents, this session will provide clear, actionable guidance on key topics, including:

• Medicare Parts A–D: Understanding coverage options and costs
• Advantage vs. Supplement Plans: Comparing pathways to find the right fit
• Penalty Prevention: Timelines and strategies to avoid lifelong penalties
• Live Q&A: Get answers directly from Medicare consulting experts

Available Session Times:

• Today (Tuesday) at noon
• Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m.

Note: A minimum of 10 participants is required per session.

How to Register:
You can register yourself, your spouse, or your parents by sending an email to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu. Please include your preferred session time in your email.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu. 

There is an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell today (Tuesday) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Students will learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more.

Students can also attend the workshop via this livestream link.

Questions? Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Join former Starbucks CEO Jim Donald and the George Fox MBA Advisory Board today for “AI and Leadership — a Winning Combination.”

• Date: Today (Monday)
• Time: 5:30 p.m. PDT
• Location: Online

Event highlights include Jim Donald’s perspective on human leadership, an industry panel on modern business education, and an interactive live Q&A. Register now to join this afternoon’s event.

Questions? Contact Sean Aker, associate director of graduate admissions and MBA program admissions counselor, at saker@georgefox.edu.

Need physical keys or cardlock access? We have a digital Access Request Form! Here are the details:

• Two access types: Physical keys or cardlock permissions
• Flexible submissions: Submit a request for yourself or on behalf of someone else (e.g., students, visiting faculty, or guests).
• Pro tip: You’ll need the name of the building monitor who oversees that location before submitting, but the form includes a direct link to the list sorted by building name.
• From my.georgefox.edu, select “eForms,” then “Key Request Form.”
• Ditch the paper and enjoy the fast, digital approval process!

Contemporaries. Critics. Christians. A medievalist and a modernist respectively, C.S. Lewis and T.S. Eliot might seem like unlikely collaborators. But in the 1950s, they both found themselves on the Archbishop’s council to revise the psalter for Anglican worship.

The Fire and the Rose: C.S. Lewis & T.S. Eliot in Conversation is a new play commissioned by The Undiscovered 2026 C.S. Lewis Conference being hosted on campus. It imagines a meeting between the two literary rivals, sweeping the audience away into discussions of the nature of God and time, hilarious anecdotes, and powerful revelations.

The Fire and the Rose runs approximately 60 minutes with no intermission, and will be performed in the amphitheater. In case of bad weather, the production will be moved into the chapel.

There is only one public performance: Friday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. George Fox students and staff can reserve a free ticket when they use their George Fox email address at checkout. Click here to reserve your spot now. 

Questions? Contact Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.

Ground your financial future today by visiting our dedicated retirement webpage. Explore how to manage your 403(b) account, calculate long-term projections, and adjust your tax-deferred contributions to build enduring financial stability.

To learn more, go to the university’s Benefits page.

Please note that the Hadlock Student Center will only be open from 6 to 8 a.m. and from 4 to 11 p.m. tomorrow during Serve Day. Events scheduled for Wednesday evening will still take place!

This is a reminder that the Bruin Bookstore will be closed during Serve Day tomorrow. See you Thursday!

Questions? Contact Anne Marie Jacob at ajacob@georgefox.edu. 

There’s still time to sign up for “AI and Leadership — a Winning Combination.” Hear former Starbucks CEO Jim Donald discuss why increasingly intelligent machines make human intention, caring and wisdom more vital than ever.

• Date: Monday, Sept. 21
• Time: 5:30 p.m. PDT
• Location: Online

Learn about George Fox’s MBA, centered on ethical leadership, and details regarding the $3,000 Alumni Advantage Scholarship. Sign up here to attend.

Questions? Contact Sean Aker, associate director of graduate admissions and MBA program admissions counselor, at saker@georgefox.edu.

If you are planning to buy, sell, or refinance a home, you can access dedicated guidance and reduced rates through the George Fox University Employee Homeownership Program. By taking advantage of this benefit, you could significantly lower standard closing costs and real estate fees.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Sept. 23, to explore your options:

• Program Overview Webinar (noon): Learn about your program eligibility, available discounts, and how to estimate your potential cost savings on a real estate transaction.
• Individual Consultations (1:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.): Book a one-on-one session with a program advisor to discuss your specific financing or real estate scenario.

Registration is required to attend the webinar or reserve a consultation time slot. You can sign up here.

If you have questions before registering, contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Navigating Medicare options can feel overwhelming, but making the right healthcare choices is vital to protecting your household’s health and financial future.

To help you and your family gain clarity, George Fox has partnered with SGIA Medicare Consulting for a free, interactive virtual seminar covering Medicare Parts A–D, Advantage vs. Supplement plans, and penalty prevention. The session will feature a live Q&A.

There are two session times to choose from: Tuesday, Sept. 22, at noon or Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. You can register yourself, your spouse, or your parents by emailing Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu. There is a minimum of 10 participants required per session.

Hadlock is expanding its employee-only class lineup this semester! Join us on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. for our new Employee-Only Dance Class.

Weekly Fitness Schedule:

• Employee-Only Functional Fitness: Mondays and Wednesdays at noon
• Employee-Only Dance Class: Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
• Yoga (open to students and employees): Tuesdays at noon

To reserve your spot, log in or create an account on IMLeagues here.

Building a grounded life often begins at home. Explore home ownership resources, financing guidance, and education programs designed to assist you in buying, keeping or enhancing your home.

To learn more, visit the university’s Wellness page.

Welcome our alumni and families back to campus in style! Our exclusive apparel for Homecoming and Family Weekend is available to order here until Friday, Sept. 11. This is a temporary, online-only opportunity, so don’t wait to grab your shirt or hat for the festivities.

The football game theme that weekend is “Blue Out,” so it’s the perfect opportunity to wear your new gear.

After the shop closes on Friday, Sept. 11, all orders will be produced and shipped straight to your door on Sept. 24, in time for Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 9–11.

Questions? Contact Britnee Ely at bely@georgefox.edu. 

To help you navigate your path to retirement, we invite you to attend Nationwide’s complimentary virtual educational webinars hosted by local retirement specialists.

These interactive 45- to 60-minute sessions cover essential financial topics, including Social Security, living well in retirement, approaching retirement, and healthcare costs in retirement, leaving a legacy, navigating market volatility, and more.

To view the upcoming schedule and reserve your spot, visit the Teaching Webinars booking link today!