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C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential voices of the 20th century, yet vast areas of his thought and legacy remain unexplored.

Building on the extraordinary momentum of our inaugural gathering, George Fox is hosting the 2026 Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference Sept. 24-27. This event will convene the world’s leading scholars and the next generation of thinkers for four days of cutting-edge research and imaginative engagement.

Scholars are invited to submit anonymous proposals of 300 to 500 words by March 31, 2026. Proposals should be for 20-minute papers in one of the six categories of our general theme “the undiscovered C.S. Lewis”:

• Historical studies that set Lewis in his own time
• Reassessments that question, contest, reaffirm, or clarify interpretations of his work or biography
• Comparative studies on Lewis and other thinkers and writers
• [Re]assessments of Lewis’s work in light of contemporary situations
• Explorations of his lesser-known material, and
• Presentations of previously unpublished material by Lewis

Acceptable submissions include, but are not limited to, the following disciplines: history, biography, literature, philosophy, theology, apologetics, ethics, political science, natural sciences, cultural studies, and rhetoric.

Proposals not specifically focused on Lewis but advancing scholarship on other Inklings or related writers are also welcome.

As a public-facing academic conference, we invite papers that are scholarly but accessible to a wider public audience. Submissions are welcome from scholars at every career stage, and limited scholarships (free conference registrations) are available for students or independent scholars with accepted papers.

Email submissions for peer-review consideration to undiscoveredlewis@georgefox.edu by the March 31 deadline. Please anonymize your submission.

Questions or inquiries prior to submission regarding the suitability of proposals may be directed to professor Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the upcoming spring musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a powerful story that is part adventure, part romance, and a beautiful depiction of the transforming power of kindness.

Performances will run from March 4-8 and March 11-15 in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. for the evening shows and 2 p.m. for the matinees. Tickets are available now!

George Fox employees receive one free ticket by entering their employee email at checkout. Students can attend the Wednesday or Thursday night performances for free.

You may purchase your tickets here. For more information, please contact the Box Office at 503-554-3400.

Get a taste of agentic AI as a coworker that can take actions on your behalf. Let Gemini highlight the most important emails from your unread backlog and send you a chat message with the details.

Or let Gemini check your docs and send you notes to prepare you for that important conversation on tomorrow’s calendar.

Not sure how to get started? Just tell Gemini what you’d like to automate, and it’ll build a starter flow for you. Examples are also provided. See what you can do on the Workspace Studio page. You can also open it as a side panel on your Gmail and Chat pages.

Gemini Access in Additional Apps

You can now access Gemini AI directly from Workspace applications. Just look for the Gemini diamond in the top right of the window. Here’s a list of ways to use Gemini with other apps:

• Docs: Unlock your creativity in seconds with Help Me Write
• Slides: Enhance your slides with the “Beautify” feature and AI-generated images
• Forms: Quickly create forms and see AI summaries of responses
• Vids: Create polished videos with a simple text prompt or from existing slides. Coming soon to Google Sheets!

Reminder: Our data is important! Read Google’s Commitment to Data Protection. Using Google Gemini with your George Fox account protects our data. Our content is not used for other customers, human reviewed, or used for external Generative AI model training without permission.

Questions? Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or check the IT AI website.

Save the date for these Bruin Store sales coming up!

• Thursday, Feb. 12: All-white Hydro Flasks, $14
• Monday, Feb. 16: AirPod 4, $99
• Thursday, Feb. 19: Student Appreciation Day, 20% of clothing and gifts

The Bruin Store is open from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. in store, or 24/7 online. The adjusted hours for mid-semester break will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, and closed on Friday, Feb. 13.

Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Please note the adjusted hours for the Hadlock Student Center during mid-semester break: Thursday, Feb. 12, and Friday, Feb. 13, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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

This is just a heads-up from the institutional technology department to let you know that we’re taking advantage of the mid-semester holiday on Thursday, Feb. 12, to make some important improvements to our systems.

Because of this necessary work, MyGeorgeFox will be unavailable from 6 to 11 p.m. that evening.

We appreciate your patience as we work to enhance our technology! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

The latest series of episodes from George Fox Talks, a video and audio podcast showcasing the university’s scholars and ideas, is exploring the BIG questions about how AI is changing our world and how we should respond as people of faith. Now, we invite you to submit your questions for our first audience Q&A episode!

Email your questions about AI, faith, and ethics to production@georgefox.edu by Tuesday, Feb. 17. Our hosts will select a range of these questions to discuss on the show. You can catch up on the podcast’s Faith & AI series on our YouTube playlist. For more information about George Fox Talks, click here.

Questions? Contact Ailin Darling Niemi at adarling@georgefox.edu. 

Come to the Maker Hub on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. to make baby blankets for St. Vincent Medical Center. Enjoy community while gifting tangible love to families who are experiencing newborn death. These blankets swaddle their babies while saying goodbye, and are often the only gift their baby will ever receive.

Materials are provided (or you can bring your own). Please RSVP here so enough materials are available. Donations of yarn, hooks, needles and completed blankets are appreciated. Click this link for more information.

Questions? Contact Teresa Arnold at tarnold@georgefox.edu.

Division of Health & Behavioral Science students: Join us for an engaging spring interprofessional training event on 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.

Click here to register. Registration closes on Thursday, March 12, at 5 p.m.

If you have any questions, reach out to Becky Dobler at rdobler@georgefox.edu.

1098-T forms for 2025 are now available in MyGeorgeFox. Here is a list of frequently asked questions that includes how to access the form online.

If you have any additional questions, please email the student accounts department at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu.

Students from all disciplines are encouraged to attend a two-part vocational discernment workshop on Monday, Feb. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Hoover 103. You are welcome to attend either session independently, even if you are unable to attend both.

Workshop schedule:

• Part One (2 to 3 p.m.): “Finding Purpose and Meaning.” We will explore how your specific area of study and personal passions intersect with global justice issues. You will begin mapping out resources available in your discipline and sketching a personal roadmap toward action.
• Part Two (3 to 4 p.m.): “Stewarding Your Story.” Using a process informed by neuroscience, you will engage in personal story-crafting. This session helps you integrate your “action roadmap” with your past, present, and future story.

This event is being hosted by the university’s Center for Peace and Justice.

Note: Chapel credit is available for each session.

Click here to register. Questions? Contact Hayley Fortner at hfortner@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox community and the general public are invited to attend the Woolman Peacemaking Forum on Tuesday, Feb. 10, hosted by the Center for Peace and Justice.

This engaging evening will feature dynamic speakers, with time built into each session for Q&A and meaningful dialogue. In these turbulent times, we hope you will join us for this timely and thoughtful conversation. You can attend in person in Hoover 105 or online via livestream.

Event Schedule:

• 3 to 8 p.m. – Nonprofit Expo and George Fox Art & Design Student Gallery
• 3:30 to 5 p.m. – Peacemakers Panel: “Beyond Violence: Where Hope Begins in a Broken World.”
  You can review the lineup of panelists and get the livestream link on the George Fox Woolman Forum webpage. Our guests have led global organizations, started nonprofits, and sat with the broken. They have served the vulnerable both locally and abroad, including in Syria, Israel-Palestine, Congo, Haiti, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and beyond.
• 6 to 8 p.m. – Keynote Address: “How Can We Respond to Injustice in a Divided World?”
  Stephan and Belinda Bauman will explore the relationship biblical justice has with presence and peace through the lens of theology and neuroscience, using Isaiah 58 as a framework to explore what this means to us today.

Note: Chapel credit is available for students. Questions? Contact Hayley Fortner at hfortner@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to register for today’s webinar: Part 2 of “How to Build Trust and Leadership with AI.” We will focus on the critical role social influence has on employee trust in the workplace.

New research from George Fox indicates that social influence is a key factor in strengthening trust around AI use. Join us today to explore these findings and learn actionable techniques for building trusting employee relationships around AI adoption.

Click here to register. Questions? Contact Sean Aker at saker@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for open worship after the Manner of Friends this and every Wednesday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the chapel, as we seek to attend, discern and mind the present leadings of Christ through the Holy Spirit.

Where two or three are gathered in his name, Christ is indeed present in the midst of his followers. SpiL credit will be available.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information. 

Right now the limited edition Bruin Family crewneck is $26, available in-store only, while supplies last.

Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Don’t let research roadblocks or information overload slow you down this semester! Whether you are just starting a project and need a search strategy or you’ve hit a wall trying to access a specific article, book, or resource, George Fox librarians are your ultimate academic partners.

We are here to help you navigate resources and troubleshoot access issues so you can focus on your best work.

Reach out for drop-in help or schedule a personalized appointment today. You can find all our contact details by clicking here or simply emailing us at researchhelp@georgefox.edu to get started!

1098-T forms for 2025 will be available by the end of January. To get access to your 1098-T form as early as possible, you can fill out the 1098-T Electronic Consent Form (follow the instructions in the FAQ here).

If you have not given electronic consent for the 1098-T, your form will be mailed to your mailing address by the end of January. If you have any questions, please email the student accounts office at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the second part of “How to Build Trust and Leadership with AI,” an educational interactive webinar that will take place via Zoom at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Click here to register.

Generative AI is changing more than how teams work. It’s changing how colleagues perceive and trust each other. New research from George Fox indicates that social influence is a key factor in strengthening trust where the use of AI is involved. We will focus on the critical role social influence has on employee trust in the workplace.

Join us to explore these findings and learn actionable techniques for building trusting employee relationships around AI adoption.

For more information, contact Sean Aker at saker@georgefox.edu.

Do you know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please complete this form with the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking the time to share these stories with us!

Interested in becoming a teacher after graduation? Join FORCE!

The Fellowship of Regional Christian Educators (FORCE) is hosting three information meetings. No RSVP is necessary; just show up to one of them. All are at 7 p.m. in the Myton Conference room on the second floor of Hoover. The dates offered are:

• Thursday, Jan. 29
• Tuesday, Feb. 3
• Wednesday, Feb. 4

FORCE is a program where candidates work for two years as a teacher in a partner K-12 Christian school. They live together in community in a rent free home off campus and pursue either an MEd or an MAT through the College of Education – for free!

Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and agree to the terms of community living and living stipend for two years.

Questions? Contact John Hynes at jhynes@georgefox.edu.