All Nike apparel on sale Oct. 4-8 in Bruin Store and online

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017

All Nike apparel and tailgating merchandise is 25 percent off between Oct. 4 and Oct. 8. George Fox Nike apparel will never be cheaper, so come in and get that Dri-FIT pullover, polo or T-shirt while supplies last!

You can shop in the Bruin Store or online at georgefoxshop.com. Be sure to choose in-store pick-up for free shipping!

Go Bruins!

Join us tonight for Michael Ward’s lecture on C.S. Lewis

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

The Office of the President and the William Penn Honors Program invite you to hear renowned C.S. Lewis scholar Michael Ward speak tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Best known for his book Planet Narnia, Ward’s lecture “The Heavens Are Telling The Glory Of God: C.S. Lewis, Narnia, and the Planets” will be followed by a reception and book signing in the Bauman lobby.

For more information, please contact Jocelyn Stein at jstein@georgefox.edu.

All invited to Alan Kluge’s retirement reception today in Hoover lobby

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

The university community is invited to the retirement reception for College of Business professor Alan Kluge from 3 to 5 p.m. today (Friday) in the Hoover Academic Building’s lower lobby. Alan has worked at George Fox for 21 years.

Come wish Alan well as he retires after more than two decades of service to the university!

Today is last day to get your passport done on campus

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

Today (Friday) is the last day to get your passport. If you are still thinking about getting your passport then don’t delay, you still have time. Drop by and visit with a U.S. Postal representative and get all of your passport questions answered.

You will need two forms of ID:

  1. A current driver’s license or state-issued ID card, and
  2. An original or certified birth certificate

Payment can be made by check or cash; cash much be the exact amount. This event is open to the university and to the community and will be hosted between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Canyon Commons 102. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Come wish Alan Kluge well at retirement reception tomorrow

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

The university community is invited to the retirement reception for College of Business professor Alan Kluge from 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) in the Hoover Academic Building’s lower lobby. Alan has worked at George Fox for 21 years.

Come wish Alan well as he retires after more than two decades of service to the university!

Swing by Canyon Commons today to get your passport done

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Come meet with a U.S. Postal representative to apply for a new passport or renew your passport today (Thursday) or tomorrow. Get all of your questions answered and be prepared for when you travel internationally.

You will need two forms of ID:

  1. A current driver’s license or state-issued ID card, and
  2. An original or certified birth certificate

Payment can be made by check or cash; cash much be the exact amount. This event is open to the university and to the community and will be hosted both days between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Canyon Commons 202. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Passport Days start tomorrow in Canyon Commons

Tuesday, September 26th, 2017

Don’t forget that Passport Days start tomorrow (Thursday) and continue on Friday. Don’t procrastinate and have to expedite getting a new passport.

Remember, you will need two forms of ID:

  1. A current driver’s license or state-issued ID card, and
  2. An original or certified birth certificate

Payment can be made by check or cash; cash much be the exact amount. This event is open to the university and to the community and will be hosted both days between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Canyon Commons 202. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Service for John Bennett is today in Canyon Commons

Monday, September 25th, 2017

This summer the university mourned the loss of beloved photography professor John Bennett, who died in a tragic accident on May 23.

The Office of Spiritual & Intercultural Life and the Department of Art and Design invite you to join us for a service of remembrance celebrating the life and legacy of John Bennett. The service will be held today (Tuesday) at 3:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.

All are welcome.

University community invited to ‘Great Turkey’ event on Thanksgiving Day

Monday, September 25th, 2017

A George Fox alumnus invites the university community to join in the Great Turkey Fumble 5K/1K run this year on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23. This event is a benefit for Newberg FISH. Last year, the event raised more than $1,900 and 250 pounds of nonperishable food for Newberg FISH.

Here are the details …

  • Date: Thursday, Nov. 23
  • Location: Newberg High School’s football field
  • Time: 8:45 a.m.
  • Cost: $26; $15 (under age 10)
  • All entries receive a free football and T-shirt!

Volunteers are also needed. If you are interested in volunteering, or wish to learn more, contact Brad Mordhurst at brady.mordhorst@gmail.com.

Michael Ward presents lecture, hosts book-signing session on Sept. 29

Sunday, September 24th, 2017

The Office of the President and the William Penn Honors Program invite you to hear renowned C.S. Lewis scholar Michael Ward speak on Friday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Best known for his book Planet Narnia, Ward’s lecture “The Heavens Are Telling The Glory Of God: C.S. Lewis, Narnia, and the Planets” will be followed by a reception and book signing in the Bauman lobby.

For more information, please contact Jocelyn Stein at jstein@georgefox.edu.

Guest Mike Van Wyk speaks on ‘Purpose-Driven Branding’ on Oct. 25

Sunday, September 24th, 2017

Save the date for one month from today (Oct. 25) to hear the renowned Mike Van Wyk speak on the subject “Purpose-Driven Branding.” He will speak as a guest of the College of Business and Business Leadership Society. The event begins at 7 p.m. in Room 155 at the Portland Center.

Van Wyk is an expert in consumer understanding and brand building with 20 years of outstanding business results. He began his career at Procter & Gamble, where he created business-driving insights in beauty care and health care and led the global research applications of behavioral science and advanced analytics. Mike currently resides in the Los Angeles area, where he is VP of customer research and insights for Capital Group, the parent company of American Funds and the most trusted financial services company in the U.S.

We will serve coffee and desserts. The event is free, but please register at this link or email Ashley Walker at awalker@georgefox.edu.

Save the date for Alan Kluge’s retirement reception

Sunday, September 24th, 2017

The university community is invited to the retirement reception for College of Business professor Alan Kluge from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, in the Hoover Academic Building’s lower lobby. Alan has worked at George Fox for 21 years.

Come wish Alan well as he retires after more than two decades of service to the university!

Reminder: Passport Days return this Thursday and Friday

Sunday, September 24th, 2017

Don’t forget: Passport Days return this Thursday and Friday, Sept. 28-29. If you plan to do any traveling internationally, such as study abroad or Juniors Abroad,  you will need a passport.

The cost will vary depending on your passport needs. Please refer to this link for pricing information. You will need two forms of ID:

  1. A current driver’s license or state-issued ID card, and
  2. An original or certified birth certificate

Payment can be made by check or cash; cash much be the exact amount. This event is open to the university and to the community and will be hosted both days between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Canyon Commons 202. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Important info for today’s Homecoming football game

Friday, September 22nd, 2017

Our Homecoming football game against Wisconsin Eau-Claire is today (Saturday), so please take note of the important information below. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. We’ve got plenty of fun Homecoming activities planned for the game – including a free concert by Hit Machine at the tailgate area prior to the game – and we will be announcing our Homecoming King and Queen at halftime, so make your plans now to join in the fun!

Be sure to move your cars out of the Bauman parking lot and the tennis court parking lot on Friday evening. This space will be dedicated to football fan parking, activities and vendors on Saturday. No parking will be permitted in these lots. 

Homecoming Tailgate Activities
Join us in the Bauman parking lot at 11:30 a.m. for a free concert by Hit Machine and plenty of other activities before the game kicks off.

Entrances to the Football Game
There will be two entrances into the game, and both are located in the Bauman parking lot directly behind the stadium.

Wheeler Sports Center Closed
The Wheeler Sports Center will be closed from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. This means the basketball gym, racquetball courts and locker rooms will be closed. The Fitness Center will remain open for normal business hours, but you will need to enter through the hallway entrance located on the field level, toward the end of the building near the tennis courts. There will be security officers who will ask you where you are headed; just let them know that you are going to work out.

Bauman Walkway
The sidewalk located between the football stadium and Bauman will be closed. Please walk around the building and do not move the barricade.

Circle Parking Lot
The circle parking lot near Wheeler will be closed for the day. This space is reserved for officials to park in. Officials will arrive as early as 10 a.m.

Sideline Passes
No one will be granted field access without a sideline pass. Sideline passes are issued to those who are required to work and/or have official business during the game.

Tickets
Students and staff can show their ID cards at the gate to get into the game free of charge. In addition, all George Fox alumni who check in at the Information Table will receive free admission to the game.

Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Or, visit the athletics ticket website.

We hope to see you at the game at 1:30 p.m. and the Homecoming tailgates prior to that!

Important info for tomorrow’s Homecoming football game

Thursday, September 21st, 2017

Our Homecoming football game against Wisconsin Eau-Claire is tomorrow (Saturday), so please take note of the important information below. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. We’ve got plenty of fun Homecoming activities planned for the game – including a free concert by Hit Machine at the tailgate area prior to the game – and we will be announcing our Homecoming King and Queen at halftime, so make your plans now to join in the fun!

Be sure to move your cars out of the Bauman parking lot and the tennis court parking lot on Friday evening. This space will be dedicated to football fan parking, activities and vendors on Saturday. No parking will be permitted in these lots. 

Homecoming Tailgate Activities
Join us in the Bauman parking lot at 11:30 a.m. for a free concert by Hit Machine and plenty of other activities before the game kicks off.

Entrances to the Football Game
There will be two entrances into the game, and both are located in the Bauman parking lot directly behind the stadium.

Wheeler Sports Center Closed
The Wheeler Sports Center will be closed from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. This means the basketball gym, racquetball courts and locker rooms will be closed. The Fitness Center will remain open for normal business hours, but you will need to enter through the hallway entrance located on the field level, toward the end of the building near the tennis courts. There will be security officers who will ask you where you are headed; just let them know that you are going to work out.

Bauman Walkway
The sidewalk located between the football stadium and Bauman will be closed. Please walk around the building and do not move the barricade.

Circle Parking Lot
The circle parking lot near Wheeler will be closed for the day. This space is reserved for officials to park in. Officials will arrive as early as 10 a.m.

Sideline Passes
No one will be granted field access without a sideline pass. Sideline passes are issued to those who are required to work and/or have official business during the game.

Tickets
Students and staff can show their ID cards at the gate to get into the game free of charge. In addition, all George Fox alumni who check in at the Information Table will receive free admission to the game.

Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Or, visit the athletics ticket website.

We hope to see you at the game at 1:30 p.m. and the Homecoming tailgates prior to that!

Save the date for Alan Kluge’s retirement reception

Thursday, September 21st, 2017

The university community is invited to the retirement reception for College of Business professor Alan Kluge from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, in the Hoover Academic Building’s lower lobby. Alan has worked at George Fox for 21 years.

Come wish Alan well as he retires after more than two decades of service to the university!

Join social work faculty at tomorrow’s Freedom Calling run

Thursday, September 21st, 2017

Looking for something to do tomorrow (Saturday)? Come join some of the social work faculty as we we participate in the Heel2Heal Freedom Calling run at Cook Park in Tigard. Proceeds go to Freedom Calling, a local Christian organization that will use the funds to raise awareness of sexual exploitation in Portland and to assist survivors of human trafficking with trauma informed counseling services.

To register, go to this link. More information about Freedom Calling can be found on the organization’s website here.

Important info for Homecoming football game

Wednesday, September 20th, 2017

Our Homecoming football game against Wisconsin Eau-Claire is this Saturday, so please take note of the important information below. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. We’ve got plenty of fun Homecoming activities planned for the game – including a free concert by Hit Machine at the tailgate area prior to the game – and we will be announcing our Homecoming King and Queen at halftime, so make your plans now to join in the fun!

Be sure to move your cars out of the Bauman parking lot and the tennis court parking lot on Friday evening. This space will be dedicated to football fan parking, activities and vendors on Saturday. No parking will be permitted in these lots. 

Homecoming Tailgate Activities
Join us in the Bauman parking lot at 11:30 a.m. for a free concert by Hit Machine and plenty of other activities before the game kicks off.

Entrances to the Football Game
There will be two entrances into the game, and both are located in the Bauman parking lot directly behind the stadium.

Wheeler Sports Center Closed
The Wheeler Sports Center will be closed from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. This means the basketball gym, racquetball courts and locker rooms will be closed. The Fitness Center will remain open for normal business hours, but you will need to enter through the hallway entrance located on the field level, toward the end of the building near the tennis courts. There will be security officers who will ask you where you are headed; just let them know that you are going to work out.

Bauman Walkway
The sidewalk located between the football stadium and Bauman will be closed. Please walk around the building and do not move the barricade.

Circle Parking Lot
The circle parking lot near Wheeler will be closed for the day. This space is reserved for officials to park in. Officials will arrive as early as 10 a.m.

Sideline Passes
No one will be granted field access without a sideline pass. Sideline passes are issued to those who are required to work and/or have official business during the game.

Tickets
Students and staff can show their ID cards at the gate to get into the game free of charge. In addition, all George Fox alumni who check in at the Information Table will receive free admission to the game.

Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Or, visit the athletics ticket website.

We hope to see you at the game at 1:30 p.m. and the Homecoming tailgates prior to that!

Passport Days return to the Newberg campus

Wednesday, September 20th, 2017

Next week, Passport Days return. If you plan to do any traveling internationally, such as study abroad or Juniors Abroad,  you will need a passport.

On Thursday and Friday, Sept. 28-29, a U.S. Postal representative will be on the Newberg campus to help you apply for a new passport or renew your passport. He will also be here to take your picture and to answer all of your passport questions.

The cost will vary depending on your passport needs. Please refer to this link for pricing information. You will need two forms of ID:

  1. A current driver’s license or state-issued ID card, and
  2. An original or certified birth certificate

Payment can be made by check or cash; cash much be the exact amount. This event is open to the university and to the community and will be hosted both days between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Canyon Commons 202. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Service of remembrance for John Bennett will be Tuesday

Tuesday, September 19th, 2017

This summer the university mourned the loss of beloved photography professor John Bennett, who died in a tragic accident on May 23.

The Office of Spiritual & Intercultural Life and the Department of Art and Design invite you to join us for a service of remembrance celebrating the life and legacy of John Bennett. The service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 3:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.

All are welcome.