The Esports Arena needs a couple of students who love graphics, art and social media to apply for our work-study positions this semester. We need creative and energetic students who want to see our brand grow!
If you are interested, please contact Esports Coordinator & Marketing Manager Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu.
Sign up for a semi-regular email about upcoming events, educational content, and getting connected with the Human Sexuality Care Initiative (HSCI).
This initiative supports students who are grappling with the sensitive topics of sexuality and gender by providing relational connections and general education to the George Fox community. These emails are open to students, faculty, staff and any other member of the GFU community, and are inclusive of all self-descriptors of sexual and gender identity.
If you have any questions, contact Kara Martin at kmartin@georgefox.edu.
The Chess Club will resume normal hours this week, which means we will be in Murdock 209 (the Special Collections room) every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Boards, pieces, candy and music are provided.
Come have a great time and join the Chess Club!
If you have any questions, contact Kiernen McTaggart-Ivezic at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu.
The performing arts department is working on assessing and improving the accessibility of Bauman Auditorium, Wood-Mar Auditorium and the amphitheater, as well as the overall viewing experience of performances.
To find the most beneficial adjustments, we have created this brief survey that asks about the current accessibility and possible things to add in the future.
If you would like to participate in our research or have any ideas or questions, please take a few minutes to take the survey and provide your feedback. Or, you may email our accessibility coordinator, Atalia Fisher, at afisher23@georgefox.edu.
Pickleball, rock climbing and bikes … oh my! What if you were told these are all ways you can get your steps in for the “Step into 2024 Wellness Challenge?” But wait, there’s more!
If walking in the rain isn’t your thing, we’ve got good news for you! Join us this Friday, Jan. 12, anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center and we’ll introduce alternative ways to get your steps!
Get a guided tour of Hadlock and learn about the classes offered. Take part in some pickleball, walking the track, or even rock climbing. You can even join a 15-minute sample spin class at 1 p.m. On top of that, a light lunch will be served.
You’ll also get a chance to earn raffle tickets for some fun prizes during the event …
And the best part about using Hadlock to help us get our steps in? It’s totally free! This is another great perk for administrators, staff and faculty who work at George Fox. Pretty amazing!
It’s not too late to join the challenge. We’ll see you at Hadlock this Friday!
Have questions? Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.
USPS price changes are going up effective Sunday, Jan. 21. Mail Services has plenty of stamps for you to purchase before the price jumps. Come see us and we will take care of you!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
Have you been thinking about serving as a student leader next year? Well now is your time to apply!
The Office of Student Life offers a variety of student leader opportunities in SPIL, IRC, Student Activities, Parent & Family programs, Commuter Life and Residence Life. Complete your application here by Monday, Jan. 15.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Sharia Hays at shays@georgefox.edu.
The library is pleased to deliver library materials for faculty with offices on the Newberg campus. Library materials must be signed for by the faculty member or persons authorized to sign. You can fill out the request form here.
If you have any questions, contact Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu.
Starting today (Monday):
These changes are due to the lack of affordable food from YCAP and the Oregon Food Bank, plus the increase in clients using our food bank.
As always, if people need access to food outside of our normal hours, please email bruincommunitypantry@georgfox.
Class.georgefox.edu is a great resource for anyone needing to look up details on a class, including meeting times and location, teaching modality, enrollment limit and waitlist numbers, course description, instructor info, and add/drop deadlines. Just click on a class to see all the details.
Are you an avid chess player? Come be a part of our esports chess team we’re developing and compete in a 4v4 every Saturday starting the week of Jan. 22. No need to come to the esports arena; you can compete from the comfort of your dorm, or even over your lunch break.
For more information, please reach out to Jerry Sanchez, esports coordinator and marketing manager, at
jsanchez@georgefox.edu.
Newberg faculty are invited to submit requests for spring semester course reserves. To place a request, please fill out and submit this reserves form.
If you have any questions, please contact coursereserves@georgefox.edu or call Sarah Willhite at ext. 2412.
The Open Study Table (OST) will open in week two of the spring semester. OST takes place Monday through Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. in Roberts 117.
If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) opens in week two of the spring semester. To schedule an appointment, please go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at the_arc@georgefox.edu, stop by the office in the Murdock Library, or call us at 503-554-2449 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Portland Writing Center opens in week two of the spring semester. To schedule an appointment via Zoom or Asynchronous, please go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at wc@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2449 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Bruin Store will be open tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. to welcome new students and their families to campus.
Please stop by to say hello and pick up whatever you need, books or supplies. Remember that you can order ahead online at georgefoxshop.com and pick up your order at the store.
The bookstore looks forward to another successful term for students and staff.
Learn history through role play! HIST 458: Tea and Taxes, which covers the History of the American Revolution, is taught through role-immersion games and has spots this semester. It’s open to students at all levels, and meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:25 to 2:40 p.m.
Whether you love history, theater, big ideas, politics, improv, debate, or game play, this class has something for everyone!
Contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
The timeline and project process for requesting print and graphic services through MarCom has been updated, as well as the Google form for requests. You can view the changes here.
Notable changes:
Contact Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
The ordering process for placing business cards, name badges and stationery orders through B&B Print Source has changed. You can review the changes, see the guidelines, and access the ordering link by visiting the Marketing Communications website here.
Contact Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Want to sell your home? Gain an overview of the top-10 things a home seller should do in a Canopy webinar scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11.
Learn the secrets to preparing your home to create a great first impression. Plus, learn about your Employee Home Ownership Program, its benefits and how it can save you money.
