University closes this Friday to observe the spring break holiday

Tuesday, March 24th, 2026

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.

All invited to a ‘Community Conversation’ on elections April 1

Monday, March 23rd, 2026

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. on 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.

Attend the physical therapy program’s annual auction and dinner April 11

Thursday, March 19th, 2026

This year, the university’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will be traveling to Uganda to serve communities in need. While there, we’ll partner with local leaders and advocacy groups to provide training and collaborate in the treatment and management of local community members.

Join us for our annual auction and dinner! It will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, in Canyon Commons.

Tickets are $30 each, and students can attend for only $20. Click here to sign up.

Not able to attend the dinner this year? Join us in spirit by making a contribution to the team today.

Questions? Contact Paige Hall at phall24@georgefox.edu.

Help shape the military-connected community at Fox

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

We are committed to strengthening the military-connected community here at George Fox. This includes 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.

Please do not hesitate to contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Take note of the Bruin Store’s adjusted hours for spring break

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

The Bruin Store’s adjusted hours for spring break will be:

  • Monday, March 23 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 24 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 25 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 26 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Friday, March 27 – Closed

Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu

The Bruin Store will be closing early today

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

The Bruin Store will be closing at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) to continue with updating our store systems.

Thanks for your understanding! Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Pre-College Summer Institute registration is now open

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

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:

  • Employees: Use discount code BRUIN for a $400 discount.
  • Graduate Students: We invite you to also use the BRUIN discount code if you have kids who want to attend.
  • Undergraduate and Graduate Students: If you have a high school-age sibling, use the discount code SIBLING for a $400 discount.

Questions? Contact summercamps@georgefox.edu.

Submit your questions for a presentation on sexual autonomy

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Physical therapy faculty and Care Team member Tess Swake will be presenting on sexual anatomy and health in a lunch and learn event, “Own Your Anatomy: Your Body, Your Health,” on Thursday, April 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 102.

This is an important but sensitive subject, and we want you to have freedom to ask your most pressing questions in a safe and anonymous way. What is it you want to know? Fill out this form to submit questions.

We cannot guarantee that all submissions will be answered, but please leave your question here and Tess will do her best to answer during her talk.

If you have any other questions, contact her at tswake@georgefox.edu.

Take note of Hadlock’s spring break hours

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Please be aware of the Hadlock Student Center’s adjusted hours over spring break:

  • Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22: Closed
  • Monday, March 23 through Thursday, March, 26: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday, March 27: Closed
  • Saturday, March 28: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 29: Regular hours

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

Come listen to Jesse Cetz speak this afternoon on having healthy boundaries

Monday, March 16th, 2026

The Office of Inclusive Excellence is excited to welcome former employee and George Fox alumnus Jesse Cetz to speak on campus today (Tuesday) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.

Jesse is now a marriage and family therapist at Vista Counseling & Wellness and will be sharing how to have healthy boundaries and navigate difficult conversations. This seminar is open to all faculty, staff and students.

Regardless of your relationship status, join us for a deep dive into honoring self and others through meaningful conversation and boundaries.

Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Order Panda Express tomorrow to support George Fox DPT’s trip to Uganda

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Need a quick dinner after St. Patrick’s Day? Order Panda Express online tomorrow (Wednesday) with the fundraising code 9013745 at checkout, and 28% of all sales will be donated to the doctor of physical therapy program’s service trip to Uganda.

This is a nationwide online-only fundraiser, so please tell any friends and family about it so they can contribute too. Every order counts!

Questions? Contact Evan Robinson at evanr24@georgefox.edu.

Enter a poster contest for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Monday, March 16th, 2026

In coordination with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, George Fox’s CARE Team invites the George Fox community (faculty, staff, students) to design a one-color poster to be silkscreen-printed on the quad on Wednesday, April 1.

Designers can choose what kind of imagery they want to use to convey the message “Speak Up,” but remember: To be printed, the design can only use one color. Think about designing your image with nothing more than a Sharpie and a white piece of paper!

Contest winners will receive an Amazon gift card (first place: $100; second place: $50; third place: $25). Submissions are due today (Tuesday) by 11:30 p.m., and winners will be announced on Friday, March 20.

Participants can learn more on the submissions page.

Questions? Contact Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.

Survey: ‘College Athletes’ Well-Being’

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Athletes’ emotional and mental well-being can change the game. We are a group of students from Dr. Arielle Hodges’ Health Communication course, and we’re conducting a study on “College Athletes’ Well-Being.”

The purpose of this study is to better understand college athlete experiences related to academic involvement, time commitments, and campus life. If you wish to participate, please fill out this short survey.

Thank you for your participation! If you have any questions, concerns or further feedback, please feel free to reach out to Teya Longstroth at tlongstroth21@georgefox.edu, Geneva Barker at gbarker25@georgefox.edu, Jack Galanida at jgalanida23@georgefox.edu, Megan Baldwin at mbaldwin24@georgefox.edu, or Dr. Hodges at ahodges@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.

Attend a workshop on how to use Gemini AI next week

Thursday, March 12th, 2026

Join us this MondayMarch 16, for the first Week 4 session on how to use Gemini AI in our everyday work and academic processes.

This is our final topic in this series, but we will be offering these workshops again in the future. The topic will be “Making Maggie – Agentic AI and Physical AI for Business Processes.”

The Week 4 sessions will meet on:

  • Monday, March 16, from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Stevens 109
  • Thursday, March 19, from 3 to 3:50 p.m. in Stevens 209

You can join even if you didn’t sign up. Click this form link to view the full schedule and topics.

For those who are unable to attend, we will be recording each session and will provide a link by request.

Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions, or check the IT Support for AI website.

Bruin Store opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m today and tomorrow

Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

Hello Bruins! The campus store is currently updating our systems and registers, so we are adjusting our hours for today (Thursday) and tomorrow.

Over these two days we will be opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 3 p.m. to ensure systems are equipped to better serve the George Fox community. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

Contact Kirstin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Attend tonight’s ‘The Forge of Friendship’ screening

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Join us tonight (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. for The Forge of Friendship screening and panel discussion. This J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis documentary will be shown in the screening room of the new Art & Cinematic Arts Building.

Following the film, we will have a panel discussion with the filmmakers moderated by Joel Mayward, assistant professor of Christian ministries, theology and the arts.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please contact Alex Chung at achung@georgefox.edu for more information.

Guest speaker presents lecture, ‘Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma,’ this afternoon

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Join the Theology Club and Margaret Fell Scholars today (Wednesday) from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Hoover 104, as we hear from Dr. Kimberly Wanger, an assistant professor of preaching at Princeton Theological Seminary. She will present a lecture titled “Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma.”

All are invited to join us! Contact Madeline Jokela at mjokela23@georgefox.edu for more information.

Bruin Store adjusts hours today for software update

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

The Bruin Store will be opening up at 10 a.m. this morning (Wednesday) and closing at 3 p.m. for a software update to our systems. Thank you for understanding.

Don’t forget to register for this Saturday’s interprofessional development event

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Reminder: Thursday is the last day to register for the spring interprofessional education event, scheduled for this Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon in Bauman Auditorium!

Dive into enriching group discussions led by facilitators, exploring a compelling case study on “Navigating Addiction and Chronic Pain” that offers a unique chance to apply your expertise across disciplines in an interprofessional environment.

Following the case discussions, there will be a faculty panel discussion, where you’ll have the opportunity to pose questions and gain valuable insights.

You can register here. Registration closes on Thursday at 5 p.m.

Jesse Cetz returns to campus March 17 to speak on how to have healthy boundaries

Monday, March 9th, 2026

The Office of Inclusive Excellence is excited to welcome former employee and George Fox alumnus Jesse Cetz to speak on campus on Tuesday, March 17, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.

Jesse is now a marriage and family therapist at Vista Counseling & Wellness and will be sharing how to have healthy boundaries and navigate difficult conversations. This seminar is open to all faculty, staff and students.

Regardless of your relationship status, join us for a deep dive into honoring self and others through meaningful conversation and boundaries.

Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu with any questions.