Join us in sending off Tim Goodfellow into his next adventure. Tim is an alumnus who has served our community for 19 years.
Drop by IT this Thursday, Sept. 5, between 1:30 and 3 p.m. to give him your well wishes and “See ya Laters.”
The Office for Spiritual Life is again hosting Life Groups this fall (Sept. 16 through Oct. 28)! Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship.
Groups meet weekly (for eight weeks) for 60 to 90 minutes. Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life will also be SpiL-credit eligible. To sign up, please fill out this form by Thursday, Sept. 12.
Feel free to check out our Instagram for more information. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
Join us for a show reception for Jeffrey Cameron’s solo exhibition in Lindgren Gallery. “Color Fields and Hard Edges” will be on display through mid-October, and will be open for First Friday Art Walk in both September and October.
Our show reception for Cameron’s exhibition will align with Newberg’s First Friday Art Walk event this Friday, Sept. 6, starting at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
Feel free to contact Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Numerade is a virtual learning platform specializing in STEM education. The system offers video lessons for selected textbook questions, custom video answers from educators, several study tools, and Ace, an AI tutor built on ChatGPT Plus. Although the textbooks are primarily for STEM subjects, Ace can be used for any subject.
Undergraduate students can create a free account by going to numerade.com, clicking “Sign up now,” and using their George Fox email address to create their account. The AI for Learning web page has guidance on appropriate use of AI to support student learning; more resources will be added in the near future.
All faculty currently have access to Numerade. If your STEM course textbook isn’t listed, let us know and we can request that it be added; other disciplines might be supported in the future. We are working with Numerade to refine their tools to further support our students’ learning.
Feel free to contact Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
Numerade is a virtual learning platform specializing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) education. The system offers video lessons for selected textbook questions, custom video answers from educators, several study tools, and Ace, an AI tutor built on ChatGPT Plus. Although the textbooks are primarily for STEM subjects, Ace can be used for any subject.
Undergraduate students can create a free account by going to numerade.com, clicking “Sign up now,” and using your George Fox email address to create your account. Review the AI for Learning web page for guidance on appropriate use of AI to support your learning; more resources will be added in the near future.
Contact Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
A reminder to all students on a meal plan for the fall 2024 semester: The deadline for all declining meal plan changes is today (Friday, Aug. 30) at 5 p.m. No declining meal plan changes will be allowed after this date.
Questions can be answered on the Meal Plan page.
Join us for a special visit from guest Michael Wear, founder, president and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, as he shares a lecture based on his recent book, which applies insights from the tradition of Christian spiritual formation to questions of politics, citizenship and public life. The title of his presentation is “Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Our Politics.”
Wear will speak at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, in Hoover 105. His visit is being hosted by the university’s Division of Humanities, Honors and Education as part of our Program for Leadership and Formation.
Feel free to reach out to Brandy Vazquez at bvazquez@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The posting and display policy at George Fox applies to student-sponsored public displays and posters. Displays generally consist of a number of images, pictures or ideas intended for engagement by the broader campus community to create awareness or generate discussion.
Posters are generally intended to advertise a particular event or raise awareness about the activities of a particular officially recognized campus club or organization.
Find all the details you need in the Student Handbook: Campus Display & Posting Policy section, which can be viewed at this link.
For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon in the student life office at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
The university pastors invite you to participate in “Be Still” every Friday. “Be Still” is a weekly practice where all George Fox community members are invited to find 15 minutes at some point in your day to be still – to pray, to listen, to contemplate the goodness of God.
Take a walk through the canyon, sit in the contemplative garden next to the chapel, or find another sacred spot on campus to seek the Lord.
The east end of the Pennington parking lot will close this Monday, Sept. 2. This includes the connected horseshoe lot. Vehicles in these areas must be moved by then.
Check the campus parking map for alternate resident parking. The expanded Morse lot and gravel lot on Carlton Way are also available.
Contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Join us for the Color Run tonight (Friday) at 6 p.m.! We are kicking off the year with this annual event in front of the Hobson/Macy/Sutton (HMS) complex. Grab your free T-shirt, run through the balloon arch, color with your friends, and enjoy a fun and exciting surprise after the run. (Please remove your car from in front of HMS for the event).
Coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Protecting your health all year is important, and during cold and flu season it’s even more so. Boosting your immune system, stopping the spread of germs, and taking care of yourself are some of the top items you can do to stay healthy.
Click this link to read how to protect your health this cold and flu season.
We all want to live our best, healthiest life. No matter your age, current health status, race or economic status, Providence Basecamp’s six-week virtual wellness series wants to make wellness available and attainable for everyone.
Join Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC, each week starting Wednesday, Sept. 4, through Oct. 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for this virtual series. This is a complimentary course, and registration is required.
Feel free to contact Miriam Lacy at mlacy@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Portland Center offices will be closed this Monday, Sept. 2, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. The Newberg campus will remain open and will observe a mid-semester fall holiday on Friday, Oct. 4.
Do you have a passion to serve on Chapel Worship Band this year? We encourage you to sign up for an audition! Auditions are Sept. 2 and 3.
We are looking for skilled vocalists and musicians who have a heart for worship. Everyone is welcome! You can sign up here. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Debrianna DeBolt at ddebolt@georgefox.edu.
With gratitude to the many people who have signed up to volunteer at the Bruin Community Pantry’s food bank, we are pleased to announce the hours are set for the fall semester.*
We will be closed during the following holidays & events:
*Hours are subject to change due to volunteer availability.
For more information, please email bruincommunitypantry@
Attention Providence members! There are just two spots left for in-depth one-on-one consultations with Providence (walk-ins are always welcome). Don’t miss your opportunity to maximize your benefits.
Do you wait months for your next appointment? Do you want to access your vision plan? Unlock expert guidance! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Sept. 4. Between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Providence team will be on-site in Canyon Commons for our quarterly consultation.
This is a rare chance to receive tailored support directly from the experts who know your needs best. Whether it’s about your benefits, scheduling or claims, don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with us. Sign up today!
Feel free to reach out to Miriam Lacy at mlacy@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Do you find yourself stressed and anxious? Unsure how stress managed to hijack your life? Tired of anxiety taking over?
If you’re ready to take charge and learn skills to manage your stress and anxiety, you are welcome to join Stress Less. The Health and Counseling Center is offering a free four-week skills group every Tuesday starting Sept. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Please call 503-554-2340 or email hcc@georgefox.edu to enroll!
The Crescent is hiring for the 2024-25 school year! Working for The Crescent is a great opportunity for students who are interested in exploring journalism, improving their writing skills, and working to inform the George Fox populace.
Not a writer? We are also hiring a marketing manager, a graphic designer, a copy editor, and an illustrator! Applications close at midnight on Saturday, Sept. 14. Email asccrescent@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!
Friday, Aug. 30, and Saturday, Aug. 31. will have temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. As per George Fox heat protocol, please follow these steps:
If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health, and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.
