Embroidered polar fleece jackets are going on sale at the Bruin Bookstore today (Thursday) through Monday, Nov. 10, for $39.95 (usually $49.95). Grab one while supplies last!
Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a doctor of physical therapy student and receive free stress management advice!
Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages ($25) to students, employees and community members. We are offering 25-minute massages on Friday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the new Medical Sciences Building located at 448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg.
All proceeds will help fund a medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! Register here.
Questions? Contact Maya Eathorne at meathorne24@georgefox.edu or Allison Brist at abrist20@georgefox.edu.
Our world is longing for Shalom – the peace, justice and flourishing God has intended for all creation. Fear, racial and ethnic division, violence and injustice are prevalent in our world and are part of the lived experience of many members of our community.
The Shalom Summit, to be hosted on the Newberg campus on Saturday, Nov. 15, will center on the theme of finding hope amidst injustice. It is a free conference for our whole community and will include worship, prayer, workshops and plenary sessions facilitated by a diverse group of pastors, leaders and artists.
Please use these links to access the schedule and to register. We greatly look forward to having you with us as we “seek the shalom of the city”(Jeremiah 29:7)!
Join us for a 5K on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9 a.m. to raise funds for the Newberg Animal Shelter. All proceeds will go toward purchasing an industrial washer and dryer. The shelter does 10 to 12 loads of laundry every day and currently has only one set.
The shelter has found homes for more than 710 animals so far this year. Your participation helps keep the shelter running smoothly so they can continue their great work!
The run will start in the quad. Check-in is at 8 a.m., followed by the race at 9 a.m.
Contact Abi Easterling at aeasterling24@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Readers, writers and friends,
Registration for the English department’s Eclectic Texts Conference (ETC), “Beneath the Bonnet: The Secret World of Jane Austen,” is now open!
Join us for fascinating conversations, Regency-era dancing and an evening theatre production by registering here. The event is scheduled for Nov. 14-15.
We hope to see you there! Please email any questions to gfu-english@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 (206 N. Meridian St.) to sign up for direct deposit.
Fill out this form and bring either a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank with your name, account number, and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking websites. If you can’t make it into our office, you can sign up using our Paperwork Drop Box.
If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, remember that your paycheck will be available for pickup at Mail Services on the 15th of each month.
Questions? Contact our payroll team at payroll@georgefox.edu.
If your cell signal is weak in a conference room, office or basement, you can still make crystal-clear calls. The solution is Wi-Fi calling.
What is Wi-Fi calling, and why do you need it?
Wi-Fi calling lets your phone make and receive calls and texts over a Wi-Fi network instead of a weak cell network.
How to enable Wi-Fi calling (it takes 30 seconds!)
For iPhone:
Important: When you enable Wi-Fi calling, you must confirm your address for 911 emergency services. This is so emergency responders can find you.
If you have questions, email servicedesk@georgefox.edu.
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour this Sunday, Nov. 2. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! With the sun setting earlier, we want to make sure everyone is safe while navigating campus in the evenings. Please be aware of these visibility-focused safety tips:
Stay safe, stay well and enjoy the extra hour!
This is your last chance to catch the fall production, Havurah! Shows play tomorrow and again on Sunday in Wood-Mar Auditorium.
And, good news: George Fox students are invited to attend either showing of the play for free! Reserve seats for the 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. show tomorrow (Saturday) or the 2 p.m. show on Sunday using your George Fox email.
To learn more about the play, visit the theatre’s Current Season page.
Join us for a holistic day of healing, reflection and community at “Collective Healing 2025: Immigration, Healing Generational Wounds, and a Restorative Faith” this Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Hills Covenant Church. The George Fox dean for intercultural life, Carlos Fernandez, is helping to facilitate the event.
You can expect to:
Register at this link. For a student discount, select “Ask for a scholarship” and list your college under “church/org/college.” If finances or transportation are barriers, contact SpiL; we can help cover costs through our scholarship fund.
Please join the Department of Social Work for a Fall Diversity Dialogue, featuring Carlos Rodriguez, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, in Hoover 103.
Carlos will share about the Happy NPO initiatives to care for the aging population of Puerto Rico. This population faces high levels of poverty, food insecurity and loneliness.
Carlos and his team have developed innovative approaches to respond to these ever-increasing needs that have been exacerbated by natural disasters and cuts to social programs.
Feel free to contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu for more information. See you there!
Don’t know where to begin on your next paper? Let our VLC consultant help you craft your thesis and outline. We can help you turn uncertainty into a focused, workable plan. To schedule an appointment, click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard.
If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
Happy Family Weekend! The Bruin Bookstore will be open today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Swing by to check out new merchandise (like George Fox Christmas crewnecks!).
We have Bruin Family crews available in all sizes for $34. We look forward to welcoming you into the store!
We are excited to welcome back music educator and an ambassador for jazz, Matt Wilson, for a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, in Bauman Auditorium. This is his second visit to campus (his first was in 2014).
Wilson is a jazz drummer extraordinaire and Grammy nominee who’s been featured on the covers of Downbeat, Modern Drummer and JazzTimes magazines. He played for President Obama at the White House, and has appeared on over 250 albums, including several of his own as a leader of his Matt Wilson Quartet, Arts and Crafts, and the Christmas Tree-O.
Wilson has played with the who’s who of contemporary jazz musicians, including Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Baron, Ron Miles, Bill Frisell, Herbie Hancock, Dewey Redman, Pat Metheny, and Michael Brecker.
For more info about our guest artist, visit this link. You can purchase tickets from the George Fox Box Office.
Are you interested in pursuing independent study or research this summer? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student projects and research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student scholars, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.
If you are interested in participating, connect with a faculty mentor now to consult with them on your proposal application. Please review the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements and review criteria at georgefox.edu/academics/
The submission deadline is Jan. 26, 2026. All applications must be submitted through our Google Form. The link to the form will be activated and posted on the website when the spring semester begins.
For more information, contact Hannah Greene at hgreene@georgefox.edu.
The George Fox theatre department invites you to see its fall 2025 production, Havurah, presented through the Big Bridge Theatre Consortium.
Written by Margot Connolly and directed by Ben Tissell, the play tells the story of life at Crosby College, a small liberal arts university, where two student clubs strive for connection and comfort in difficult times.
When a tragedy occurs in the local Jewish community, members of the Havurah Club are left reeling. The Christian Social Justice Club wants to help, but struggles to know how. Deeply relevant and strikingly realistic, Havurah depicts the complexities and possibilities of connecting with others in times of grief.
The show opens this Thursday, Oct. 23, and closes on Nov. 2. Evening shows start at 7:30 p.m., and weekend matinees start at 2 p.m. Employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket, and students may attend free on either Thursday. You may reserve tickets here.
Jason Brummit and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Abraham Kang, PhD, associate professor of biomedical engineering, and winner of the 2024-25 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker.
Dr. Kang’s lecture, “Advancing Biomedical Engineering Through Student-Led Research and Innovation,” will showcase several student-led projects that span fundamental science, engineering, and medical devices.
Please join us as he illustrates how mentoring young investigators not only accelerates biomedical discovery but also prepares the next generation of engineers and scientists to solve challenges at the intersection of science, engineering, medicine, and human health.
The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided. We hope you are able to support Abraham by attending.
If you have questions, email Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Today (Thursday) is the last day to get 25% off of Champion-brand clothing in the Bruin Bookstore. Take advantage of this discount while you can!
The deadline to update your login method is almost here! To better protect your account and university data, the SMS (text message) and phone call methods are being deprecated. Please read the critical information below to avoid an interruption to your account access.
FAQ
Q: I’m already using Okta Verify or Google Authenticator. Am I good to go? A: Yes! If you already approve your logins with the Okta Verify or the Google Authenticator app, you don’t need to do anything. Thank you for being proactive!
Q: What happens if I don’t set up OKTA Verify? A: You will be locked out of your George Fox account. Access to Canvas, MyGeorgeFox, your email, and other services will be interrupted. You will have to call the Service Desk at 503-554-2569 for assistance.
Q: I need to switch. Where do I start? A: Go to login.georgefox.edu > settings > security methods on your computer. On your smartphone, install the Okta Verify app and add an account (+). Follow the prompts for setup and allow it to send you a simple, push notification that is far more secure than a text message.
No smartphone?
If you do not have a smartphone or are unable to use biometrics for verification, please email servicedesk@georgefox.edu. We have alternative solutions available to ensure you maintain secure access to your account.
We’re Here to Help!
Don’t wait until it’s too late! If you need help getting set up or have questions about your specific situation, our Service Desk team is ready to assist you. You can call at 503-554-2569 or email at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.
Jason Brummit and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Abraham Kang, PhD, associate professor of biomedical engineering, and winner of the 2024-25 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker.
Dr. Kang’s lecture, “Advancing Biomedical Engineering Through Student-Led Research and Innovation,” will showcase several student-led projects that span fundamental science, engineering, and medical devices.
Please join us as he illustrates how mentoring young investigators not only accelerates biomedical discovery but also prepares the next generation of engineers and scientists to solve challenges at the intersection of science, engineering, medicine, and human health.
The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided. We hope you are able to support Abraham by attending.
If you have questions, email Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
