The Daily Bruin

The annual George Fox Christmas Concert ticket sales begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16. This favorite holiday event sells out quickly, so get your tickets early!

There will be three evening concerts at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6. Additionally, there are two matinee shows at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6.

George Fox employees receive two complimentary tickets toward any concert. Enter your George Fox email after selecting your preferred seats and choose “George Fox Staff Ticket” from the drop-down menu under the seat map.

Employees and students are also invited to attend the final dress-rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium for free! Be sure to arrive early, as seating is not reserved.

Contact Jenn Buyagawan at jbuyagawan@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Save the date! The annual campus-wide Christmas Extravaganza is taking place on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. All staff and faculty are invited, and families are welcome!

A Christmas tree-lighting service with carols and Scripture reading will be held inside the chapel from 4:30 to 5 p.m. A countdown to light the Christmas tree outside the chapel will follow the service.

The extravaganza begins at 5 p.m. with seasonal activities for the whole family, including “Santa’s Workshop” in the Maker Hub, horse-drawn carriage rides, a Holiday Hangout Christmas bazaar, music performances in the chapel, festive treats and more!

The Shalom Summit starts today (Friday) at 6 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium, and there’s still time to join us! Spend the next two days in worship, prayer and action. Hear from speakers from all over, take part in student-led workshops, and connect with others who are passionate about making a difference.

You don’t have to have all the answers to be part of the change. Just come ready to listen, learn and take action.

Register now at this link.

Questions? Reach out to our conference staff at sbackous@georgefox.edu.

Step away from the grading and spreadsheets for an energizing, hands-on, in-person First Aid and CPR class designed exclusively for George Fox faculty and staff!

Join your fellow Bruins for a lively, interactive session where you will team up to practice life-saving compressions on feedback manikins, master the AED, and tackle everyday campus emergencies – from choking hazards in the breakroom to sudden injuries on the quad – all without a single boring lecture slide in sight.

You will leave  with plenty of laughs, an official certification, and the rock-solid confidence to step up as a campus hero when every second counts!

Training dates are Friday, Dec. 18, and Wednesday, Jan. 6.

For more information and to sign up, click here. If you have any questions, please email Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Stop by and share a few festive moments before the Thanksgiving holidays with a visit to the Bruin Store for our holiday shopping event, happening next Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy 25% off favorite brands and find Bruin apparel, gifts, mugs, and keepsakes for family and friends. We’ll have holiday treats, music, and a few special surprises. New products and restocked sizes are arriving daily!

Contact Anne Marie Jacob at ajacob@georgefox.edu for more information.

There are five days left to register for the Eclectic Text Conference! Be sure to register before Tuesday, Nov. 17, to secure your spot.

The conference runs from Friday, Nov. 20, to Saturday, Nov. 21. Registration is required for participation in both our eventful Evening Escapade and conference paper presentations.

Click here for more registration details. Contact Alyssa Schultz at aschultz25@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Have you ever wanted to see what student activities is up to? If so, sign up to be a chaperone for our Winter Formal dance at the Shawn Gardner Ballroom in Tigard on Saturday, Nov. 21. Chaperones will be asked to be at the venue at 6:45 p.m.

If you are interested, please complete this form.

Any questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Closing your laptop lid puts your computer to sleep, but it leaves background updates hanging. A full weekly restart clears out memory clogs and applies essential security patches to keep your machine running smoothly.

Build the habit: Restart your computer every Friday afternoon.

• Step 1: Save all open files.
• Step 2: Select Restart from your Start menu (Windows) or Apple menu (Mac).

Need a hand, or running into issues with updates not working correctly? Reach out to us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu. Thank you for helping keep our campus secure!

The world feels heavy. Scroll for 10 seconds and you’ll see it: fear, division, violence, injustice. So what do we do with that? Is change possible? What’s our part in it?

Join us at the Shalom Summit this Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, for two days of worship, prayer, and action! Hear from speakers traveling from all over, participate in student-led workshops, and discover practical ways to bring hope and make a difference in the world around you.

Don’t just feel overwhelmed by the state of the world. Come discover how you can be part of changing it!

Register today. Reach out to our conference staff at sbackous@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Supporting aging parents or family members takes deep resilience and care. Access expert eldercare guidance, care-planning specialists, and support networks available to ease your caregiver burden.

To learn more about our caregiver resources, visit the Wellness webpage.

Chilly weather has officially arrived, bringing with it the joys of wool socks, cozy blankets, and warm cups of apple cider. As we embrace the winter season, it’s also a good time to check that your portable heater meets George Fox’s safety guidelines.

Space heaters are responsible for 15% of all winter fires in the U.S. To keep you safe and warm, review some essential do’s and don’ts to consider before turning on your heater. 

Contact Teresa Arnold at tarnold@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The world feels heavy. Scroll for 10 seconds and you’ll see it: fear, division, violence, injustice. So what do we do with that? Is change possible? What’s our part in it?

Join us at the Shalom Summit this Friday, Nov. 13, through Saturday, Nov. 14, for two days of worship, prayer and action! Hear from speakers traveling from all over, participate in student-led workshops, and discover practical ways to bring hope and make a difference in the world around you.

Don’t just feel overwhelmed by the state of the world. Discover how you can be part of changing it. 

Register today. For more information, reach out to our conference staff at sbackous@georgefox.edu.

The Office of People and Culture is excited to invite you to Search Advocacy Training! This program is essential for those who are passionate about promoting equitable hiring practices and mitigating bias in the recruitment process. It is a great opportunity for both hiring managers and employees who serve on hiring committees.

The training dates will be Thursday, Feb. 4, and Friday, Feb. 5, 2027, from 9 a.m. to noon each day.

Whether you are new to the program or have been trained in the past, these sessions are designed to enhance your skills and knowledge. Our comprehensive training will empower you to make a positive impact on our hiring processes and contribute to the university’s mission and culture.

This is a fantastic professional development opportunity that is open to everyone within the George Fox community. Don’t miss your chance to become an integral part of our commitment to inclusive excellence!

This training is open to all employees. Register here.

Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu for more information.

It’s time to jumpstart your 2026 holiday shopping season with our “Early Early Black Friday” sale, happening through this Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Bruin Store. Shop for apparel and gifts for the Bruin fan in your life (or yourself) with 25% off all items, even clearance!

Shop in-store in Klages or through our online store. Contact Anne Marie Jacob at ajacob@georgefox.edu for more information.

Would you like to sell your art at the Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Hangout on Thursday, Dec. 3? It only costs $10 to rent a table and sell your work to students, staff and the local community!

This year, Holiday Hangout is being combined with the Christmas Extravaganza, which will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, carriage rides, and lots of other fun activities. The art market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work.

This event will be attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic. Fill out this form to rent a table. 

Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu for more information. 

Be sure to join us tomorrow (Saturday) to hear the University Jazz Ensemble perform contemporary big band jazz music at 2 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

The concert also features the premiere of five new works by Associate Professor Nathanael Ankeny, composed during his sabbatical. He will perform with an all-star group of professionals, including Kerry Politzer (piano), Jack Radsliff (guitar), Nolan Koskela-Staples (bass; George Fox alumnus), and George Fox’s own Jesse Peterson (drums; assistant professor of biblical studies).

Admission is free. Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We’re excited to see you and your family in Hadlock for Family Day tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To make your arrival as smooth as possible, please fill out the guest waiver online in advance.

Because our waiver system reset for the new academic year, everyone will need to sign a fresh copy, even if you’ve completed one in the past.

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

In preparation for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday closure, accounts payable has established the following submission deadline:

Cutoff Date & Time: Tuesday, Nov. 17, by 5 p.m.

To guarantee payment before the holiday, all check requests, expense reimbursements, and BruinBuy retrofit requisitions (that have come due within Net 30 terms) must be submitted and fully approved by this cutoff time. Requests submitted or approved after the cutoff will be processed the following week. All other standard requests and invoices will be paid according to 30-day payment terms.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the accounts payable team at accountspayable@georgefox.edu.

It’s time to jumpstart your 2026 holiday shopping season with our Early Black Friday sale, happening from Friday, Nov. 6, to Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Bruin Store. Shop for apparel and gifts for the Bruin fan in your life (or yourself) with 25% off all items, even clearance!

Shop in-store in Klages or through our online store. Contact Anne Marie Jacob at ajacob@georgefox.edu for more information.

Faculty and staff are invited to an on-campus event with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of the Archdiocese of Portland this Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Event schedule:

• 5:30 p.m. – Everyone is welcome to a Mass in the chapel, celebrated by Archbishop Sample.
• 7:15 p.m. – Following Mass, the archbishop will give a talk for young adults (ages 18-40) in Hoover 105, discussing how to be a disciple, witness to Jesus Christ, and create a culture of evangelism in today’s world.

Those interested in attending the talk at 7:15 p.m. can register for free here. No registration is necessary for Mass beforehand.

If you have questions about this event, please reach out to Shawn Daley at sdaley@georgefox.edu or Bernadette Curl at bcurl@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there!