The Daily Bruin

If severe winter weather makes travel to or from campus unsafe, the provost will make the decision to announce a shift to remote classes. In nearly all cases, classes will continue to be offered online. 

In the case of a delayed in-person start, university offices will not open until an announced time in the day, most often 10 a.m. or noon. Students are not required to report to campus prior to the announced start time but are expected to attend class online before the start time. If in-person classes will not be held, students are expected to attend class online. You should expect to receive information from your professors on how to access remote learning. 

The following is our process for announcing when there is a delayed in-person start or a shift to remote classes. The provost will make the decision by 6:30 a.m. for the Newberg campus and Portland Center for daytime classes or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. Decisions on weekend classes and at the Redmond site will be made by the professor. 

Stay notified. Here’s how to find out if a decision has been made when severe weather occurs:

• Visit the George Fox Flashalert.net page. This is the first site updated. Enter your email address to create an account and receive notifications from FlashAlert Messenger.
• If you wish to receive a notification on your mobile device, download the FlashAlert smartphone app for iOS or Android. Either log in or create an account if you haven’t already. 
• Listen to local radio and television stations or visit their websites (this info comes via Flashalert).
• Call the George Fox University switchboard at (503) 538-8383.

More information on this change in procedure can be found on our winter weather policy page.

The hours for the Murdock Library through Jan. 12 are as follows:

• Dec. 17-20: Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 24-hour space open
• Dec. 21-22: Closed; 24-hour space open
• Dec. 23: Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 24-hour space open
• Dec. 24-Jan. 1: Closed, including 24-hour space
• Jan. 2-3: Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 24-hour space open
• Jan. 4-5: Closed; 24-hour space open
• Jan. 6-10: Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 24-hour space open
• Jan. 11-12: Closed; 24-hour space open

If you have any questions, contact Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu.

Members of the campus community will have limited access to Hadlock Student Center on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

The courts and studios will be closed today due to a private event. However, the fitness center and climbing wall will remain open as usual from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.

Spring 2025 textbooks are now live online at the Bruin Bookstore. Visit our website to get ahead of the spring rush. Select “in store pick-up” and we will have your books ready for your return to campus!

Have a great finals week and happy holidays! See you in 2025!

The Bruin Bookstore will have adjusted hours for winter break:

• Dec. 14 (winter commencement): 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Dec. 16-20: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Dec. 23: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Dec. 24: Jan. 1 – Closed
• Jan. 2-3: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Spring term hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday) begin on Monday, Jan. 6.

There is a new exhibition in the library’s display cases: “Happy 400th Birthday, George Fox!” Come learn more about George Fox the person and about how our institution became known as George Fox University. This project was led by senior students Lydia Engel (English) and Gabrielle Simantel (history), and it will be displayed through the spring semester.

If you have any questions, contact archives@georgefox.edu.

This is a reminder that the George Fox Mobile application will cease functioning at the end of this month. After this date, the mobile app will no longer be available or supported. Please note that you can find the same information that is available in the app on the George Fox website and MyGeorgeFox.

Join us tonight (Friday) for First Friday Art Walk in Newberg! This marks the last First Friday Art Walk of the semester. Current exhibitions “Heading Home: Glimpses of New Jerusalem” by Kieran Dodds in Lindgren Gallery and “other worlds” by Nicole Williford in Minthorne Gallery will close after this week.

Also, stop by Lemmons on your stroll between the galleries to check out and buy student artwork at the Holiday Art Market.

Contact Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu for more information.

The Department of Art and Design invites you to shop student and alumni art during our Holiday Art Market! Come check out a variety of gifts like handmade ceramics, photographs, drawings, jewelry, stickers and more today (Friday) between noon and 7 p.m. or tomorrow (Saturday) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Shop handmade goods while enjoying complimentary hot chocolate, cider and cookies! It’s a festive event that supports our students and celebrates the season!

Contact Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

The campus community, including students, employees and their families, are invited to join the university’s annual campus-wide Christmas Extravaganza today (Thursday)! This is a wonderful time for everyone across the university to come together and celebrate the Christmas season.

The Extravaganza begins with a tree-lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m., followed by activities and attractions that include carriage rides, baby goats, s’mores, fire pits, “Santa’s Workshop” in the Maker Hub, ornament and cookie decorating, music performances in the chapel, lots of delicious treats, and more! The event will go until 7 p.m.

Come join in on the festivities!

Drinkware is on sale for 20% off at the Bruin Bookstore today (Thursday) through Monday, Dec. 9.

We’re excited to announce that in May of 2025 students and faculty from our Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be heading to Uganda for a medical service trip! Our well-established partnerships with local leaders in Uganda seek to meet the physical and educational needs that exist in these communities.

We will work alongside doctors, teachers and community leaders who have been our friends and partners for over 10 years. As we prepare to return, we need your help! This trip is being funded by donations and fundraisers, with our next one being through MOD Pizza on Monday, Dec. 9.

Visit the MOD Pizza in Newberg that day and use the code MODGIVES20 to support us (valid for dine-in, takeout or delivery). 

In previous trips, we have seen kids and adults receive health care for the first time in their lives, having walked hours through rural Uganda to our large medical clinics. We have seen teenagers with cerebral palsy walk for the first time and even start playing soccer with friends. We have helped Ugandans with amputations return to the professional world in previously lost careers. We have even saved the lives of kids with hydrocephalus, or adults with progressive cancers by identifying them and ensuring they get the medical care they need.

Thank you for your support!

The campus community, including students, employees and their families, are invited to join the university’s annual campus-wide Christmas Extravaganza this Thursday, Dec. 5! This is a wonderful time for everyone across the university to come together and celebrate the Christmas season.

The Extravaganza begins with a tree-lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m., followed by activities and attractions that include carriage rides, baby goats, s’mores, fire pits, “Santa’s Workshop” in the Maker Hub, ornament and cookie decorating, music performances in the chapel, lots of delicious treats, and more! The event will go until 7 p.m.

Come join in on the festivities!

Are you a certified fitness instructor or personal trainer looking for part-time teaching or training opportunities next semester? The UREC team at Hadlock Student Center is looking to hire students and staff to meet the high demand for fitness services. Interested in applying? Fill out this form.

If you have questions, please email us at fitness@georgefox.edu.

This is a friendly reminder that fall term rentals are due by Dec. 14 at the Bruin Bookstore. If you need to extend your rental or you would like to purchase your text, please stop by the bookstore.

If you have any questions, email Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Do you want your student employment paycheck to be deposited in your bank account automatically on payday? Come by the People and Culture office to sign up for direct deposit before you leave for Christmas break!

You can either bring a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank that includes your name, account number, and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking website or mobile app. You can also fill out the Direct Deposit Form linked on our website and submit your proof from your bank to our Paperwork Dropbox.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, remember that your paycheck will be in the mailroom unless you have put in a request with Mail Services to have your mail forwarded. Be sure to update your mailing address on file in MyGeorgeFox under the Profile tile if this is the case.

Questions? Contact our payroll team (payroll@georgefox.edu).

Do you value a preschool education for your kids or future kids? Share your thoughts with a group of BUSN 250 students who are working to increase awareness about the difference a preschool education makes in the lives of children by taking this survey.

Thank you for taking the time to support our research! Contact Abby Roche at aroche23@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

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.

Don’t want to lose access to your George Fox email on Canvas, Zoom, or other apps that use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? If you only use Okta Verify or Google Authenticator, the app will transfer to your new phone but not the account information. 

Before purchasing a new phone, set up either SMS (text message) or voice call authentication so you don’t get locked out. 

Manage your verification methods by following the steps we have included.

1. Go to login.georgefox.edu
2. Click your name in the upper right corner
3. From the drop-down menu, select Settings
4. Scroll down to the section labeled Security Methods

Note: Multi-factor Authentication is required for security purposes and it is impossible to disable it. We do not have any verification methods that are sent via email.

If you got a new phone and activated it without SMS or voice call set-up, then you must contact the Service Desk.

Questions regarding MFA? Contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.

The Bruin Bookstore is having an online Black Friday sale, with deals up to 30% off. Use the code BLACKFRIDAY24 to get 20% off one item, 25% off two items, or 30% off three or more items. This deal applies to clothing and gifts.

The Bruin Bookstore will be closing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and closed all day Thursday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Have a great Thanksgiving!