Would you like to help us chaperone a dance at Oaks Park? If so, sign up to be a chaperone at our Spring Formal on Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m.
If interested, please complete this form.
Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.
We are committed to strengthening the military-connected community here at George Fox, including our veterans, active duty members, Guard/Reserve, and military families. To do that well, we want to create events and resources that truly matter to you. Will you help us build the right things?
We’ve created this brief survey to learn what draws you to events, what support you need, and where the current gaps are. Your feedback will directly shape our upcoming programs and initiatives. Thank you for your time and for helping us build a more meaningful community for our military-connected Bruins.
Questions? Contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.
Please invite your undergraduate students to an alumni panel event, “Your Career Is Calling: George Fox Healthcare Programs,” on Monday, April 6, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105.
This panel explores three of George Fox’s medical science graduate programs – PA, DPT, and OTD – with a specific focus on the intersection of faith and professional vocation. Students can also earn SpiL elective credit for attending.
Questions? Contact Sean Aker at saker@georgefox.edu. We hope to see your students there!
Did you know that your gut and brain talk to each other all day long? You might not know it, but your gut does more than digest food. It plays a huge role in how you think, feel, sleep, and manage stress.
The gut and brain are connected through the gut-brain axis. It’s a network that sends signals back and forth. When it’s working smoothly, you’re more likely to feel clear-headed, energized, and in a good mood. When they fall out of sync, you might notice things like an upset stomach, low energy, and trouble focusing.
Check out some simple habits below and in this flier that can help keep your gut and brain working like a team!
Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.
Join us today (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for Quaker worship in the chapel. Rick Muthiah will be opening the meeting with a reading from Scripture. SPiL credit will be available.
At 11:30 a.m., Carly Reumann will be turning the pages of The Saint John’s Bible to a beautiful painting featuring the appearance of the Resurrected Lord to Mary Magdalene in John 20.
Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.
It’s that time of year again! If you’ve got aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, this is for you! George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic from May 7 to June 12.
We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including, but not limited to, general aches and pains, chronic pain, pelvic floor, orthopedic surgery, balance/falls, concussion management, sports injuries, neurological events, vestibular, general deconditioning, pediatrics, and cardiovascular. DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage.
Please fill out this form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. Thank you!
Questions? Contact Catherine Cieslak at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu or call our clinic at 503-554-2479.
Interested in better understanding the controversy surrounding how elections are run in the U.S.? In listening to others’ views – even of those you disagree with? And how we can grow stronger as a community by how we handle those disagreements?
If so, come to our “Community Conversations” session, themed “Let’s Talk About Elections: Free? Fair? Secure?,” tonight (Wednesday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 102.
This event is being cosponsored by George Fox and the local United as Neighbors group. Contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu for further information.
The Pre-College Summer Institute is a college immersive experience for high schoolers who have completed at least one year of high school. Students will stay overnight in the dorms, take classes during the day, and have evening activities available with other students. Visit this website for more information and to register your high schooler.
If you are a part of the George Fox community, use one of these discounts:
Questions? Contact summercamps@georgefox.edu.
Join us at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, to hear from Jim Donald, former CEO of Starbucks, as he shares 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 in Canyon Commons 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,” he 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.
We will be having a Good Friday service at 3 p.m. this Friday, April 3, in the chapel during our normal “Be Neighbors” service. Join us for a time of prayer and reflection as we head into the Easter weekend.
Questions? Contact Debrianna Debolt at ddebolt@georgefox.edu.
Last call to community poets! In honor of National Poetry Month, the library will host a panel and reading on Friday, April 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Murdock Library.
The deadline has been extended to submit a poem for our reading! Please consider sharing your work with us using this form. Poems will be accepted through this Friday, April 3.
In addition to the poetry readings by guest and George Fox poets, the evening will feature a rich conversation about the art of poetry. Regardless of your interest in submitting your own work, please register here to let us know you plan to attend and to be entered into our raffle for one of three poetry collections.
Please also consider sharing this with community members in and around Newberg, as this event is open to the public.
Questions? Contact Suzanne Smith at ssmith@georgefox.edu.
To help you journey through the events of the Passion, we have installed a “Stations of the Cross” walk within the Chapel Garden.
This is a self-guided experience designed for prayer and meditation. The garden is open and accessible to everyone at any time throughout the week; just enter through the side garden entrance.
We invite you to step away from the busyness of the semester and spend a few moments in reflection.
Questions? Contact Debrianna Debolt at ddebolt@georgefox.edu.
Are you interested in or working on a topic related to Quaker pedagogy? This year’s Friends Association for Higher Education conference, to be held June 8-11 at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa, invites presenters from across the academic disciplines to consider whether there is a uniquely Quaker approach to higher education that offers value to the wider body of academia.
Under this umbrella, presenters are encouraged to share the research and work they do with students that undergirds this sense of a uniquely Quaker approach to the instruction within higher education.
The full call with additional background and guiding queries is available at this link. If you have any questions, contact Jay Miller, George Fox’s representative to FAHE, at jaym@georgefox.edu.
Do you want to better understand the controversy surrounding how elections are run in the U.S.?
Are you ready to listen to those who disagree with you so you can understand why?
Are you ready to help others understand your own views?
And do you hope our communities can be strengthened by how we handle our disagreements – and maybe thereby come up with better possible solutions and stronger relationships?
If so, come to our next “Community Conversations” session, themed “Let’s Talk About Elections: Free? Fair? Secure?,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. this Wednesday, April 1, in Hoover 102.
This event is being cosponsored by George Fox and the local United as Neighbors group. Contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu for further information.
What does it look like when two of America’s most brilliant and outspoken minds — one a conservative lion of natural law theory, the other a prophetic voice of the Black radical tradition — sit down not as opponents, but as brothers in Christ?
On Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m., the university invites you to “Civic Friendship in a Polarized Age,” a rare and remarkable dialogue between Princeton’s Robert George and Union Seminary’s Cornel West.
Students have the option of receiving elective chapel credit for attending the event. Seating is limited inside Canyon Commons, so reserve your spot here.
Rooted not in the tired theater of political debate but in a shared Christian faith that calls all people to love their neighbors across every divide, this conversation will explore what genuine civic friendship demands of us in this fractured moment. Come expecting not a clash, but a covenant — a living demonstration that the gospel has always been, at its heart, a politics of reconciliation.
For more information, contact Carly Reumann creumann@georgefox.edu.
As summer approaches, do you need help with an interior design project for your home or business?
We have interior design students working on real-world projects all year long, and we’d love to help this upcoming summer on a project you’ve been thinking about and want to bring to life!
We can help with everything from drawings to sourcing finishes and furniture, or even just giving some advice on paint colors or ideas to consider. We can also work virtually, so even if your project isn’t in the Newberg area, we can still help.
If interested, please email Casey Martin at martinc@georgefox.edu to chat through how we can help on your upcoming project!
Whether you’re already enrolled or just curious about your options, join Willamette Dental Account Manager Zenaida Strong on Tuesday, March 31, from noon to 12:30 p.m. for an insightful live webinar on maximizing your dental coverage.
While specifically designed for those currently on the Willamette plan, this 30-minute session is open to all George Fox employees interested in learning about unique benefits like fixed copays, no annual maximums, and orthodontic coverage for all ages.
You’ll discover how to navigate your personalized care plan, use convenient text-scheduling features, and understand how professional risk assessments tailor your cleaning schedule to your specific needs.
Add this event to your calendar here.
All university offices are closed this Friday, March 27, for the spring break holiday. The Murdock Library on the Newberg campus will be closed, but the 24/7 space will remain open. The Bruin Store on the Newberg campus will also be closed.
Thriving is about more than just a fleeting moment of happiness; it is the result of sustained engagement, strong relationships, and a sense of progress. Recent neuroscience research highlights that our brains actually signal when an experience is truly meaningful through the “Immersion network” – a state triggered by being fully present and emotionally connected.
To move from simply functioning to truly thriving, the goal is to experience about six of these meaningful moments per day. These aren’t major life milestones, but rather small, intentional “micro-moments” that last just a few minutes each.
So, how can you hit your “Six Moments” today? The most impactful experiences are often social and purposeful. Try to find time for a genuine connection with a colleague, offer a small act of kindness, celebrate a peer’s success, or simply find a few minutes of quiet presence in your work.
By prioritizing these brief, high-value interactions, you aren’t just improving your mood – you are building “emotional fitness” that helps you navigate stress and maintain high energy throughout the week. Let’s make it a goal to look for those six moments today!
To hit the goal of “six meaningful moments” a day, you don’t need to overhaul your schedule. Based on the neuroscience of immersion – which requires both attention and emotional connection – here are 20 practical moments you can practice at work.
Northwest Christian Church in Newberg is offering George Fox employees priority enrollment for the Northwest Early Learning Academy (NELA) as part of their ongoing community partnership.
This state-certified, Christ-centered academy provides high-quality early learning and care designed to support children’s development socially, emotionally and academically.
Priority enrollment for George Fox staff begins on Monday, March 30, providing an exclusive window to register before enrollment is opened to the general community.
See the links below for more information on their current 2026 programs and the planned expansion into a new facility in 2027.
Questions? Contact Executive Director Sarah Compton at Sarah@mynw.cc.
