Welcome back, Bruins!
Commuter Life would like to bless your morning with a treat. We will be having a free hot chocolate and coffee bar outside of Murdock Library today (Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Be sure to stop by!
If you have any questions, please contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.
All are invited to attend the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Monday, Jan. 15, at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg.
The program begins at 6 p.m. and will feature several George Fox students and employees. The event will include an interactive art installation facilitated by Marvin Eans, chair of the art and design department.
See the Chehalem Cultural Center MLK Jr. Day page for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact one of the program co-chairs, Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) or D’Metri Mattocks (dmattocks@georgefox.edu).
Are you a proud Bruin with a passion for sharing your campus experience? Do you have a knack for storytelling and a friendly, approachable demeanor? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you this semester!
We are on the lookout for enthusiastic undergraduate students to become the face of George Fox University in our upcoming campus tour video series. Our goal is to provide prospective students, families and the world a digital window into our wonderful university, and we want you to be a part of it!
We will work with you over the course of a few shoots and give you some coaching to make sure you are ready.
If you are interested, please contact Hunter C. Bomar in the Marketing Communications office at hbomar@georgefox.edu.
Are you interested in doing research? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.
Students, if you are interested in doing research next summer, connect with a faculty mentor now so they can help you with your proposal. Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link.
All submittals will be electronic and are due Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 by 5 p.m. The Smartsheet link can be found on the website.
For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.
Ready to brave the chilly waters of Canyon Creek? Our favorite spring event is back!
At 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, dive into the creek with us and snag the exclusive Polar Plunge sweatshirt. After the thrill, cozy up with a complimentary hot cocoa by the fire.
In addition, here are some other campus events that are coming up soon:
If you have any questions, please reach out to activities@georgefox.edu.
Have you been thinking about serving as a student leader next year? If so, 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.
You are invited to the George Fox Prayer Network’s first event of the year, Praying The Walls, on Sunday, Jan. 14, at 1:30 p.m.
We will be gathering at the clock tower for a time of unified prayer and sharing before splitting up to prayer walk the borders of campus, seeking the Lord’s protection against the enemy and consecrating campus for the Lord’s purposes.
Anyone who is passionate about the Lord and what He is doing at Fox is welcome to come!
If you have any questions, please contact Alvin Lai at alai20@georgefox.edu.
Based on the results of the George Fox wellness survey, we are bringing back Wellness Wednesdays with a fresh twist.
Our focus is to help you build wholeness, which includes developing the whole person – spiritually, mentally, physically and socially. Check out this month’s infographic.
If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.
Winter weather has officially arrived! As temperatures drop, there is a potential for icy and snowy conditions.
Please be aware of areas around campus that may be icy, such as Crisman Crossing, Wheeler Bridge, stairs, and entryways into buildings. Parking lots may have black ice conditions. Please wear footwear with appropriate tread.
For more information, check out this infographic. If you are concerned about an area being icy on campus, please report it here.
If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.
Do you love writing? Are you passionate about literature? Do you want an exciting way to reach into the community and get paid to do it? Then do we have a job for you!
The English department is looking for George Fox students who are willing to teach in our Language Enrichment program for middle and high school students in our community. With a low time commitment and positive learning experience, the Language Enrichment program is a great opportunity to test out or jump-start your teaching skills.
The classes will be taught in the afternoons from Jan. 12 to March 22.
If you are interested or have questions, please contact Susana Barnreuther at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu.
This Saturday, Jan. 13, is Local School Night Out at Miller Gymnasium, and we are offering free admission for all children in kindergarten through eighth grade!
Enjoy games, giveaways, face painting and an opportunity to meet Pennington Bear – all while the Bruins take on the Whitman Blues at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Students, faculty and staff are free with a George Fox ID.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenéa Walters at jshoemaker@georgefox.edu.
Need help setting up online registration for an event hosted by George Fox University?
To organize and accept online payments for events like this, we typically use RegFox forms. In the past, RegFox has been managed by Marketing Communications, but these forms are now being handled by Conference & Event Services.
You can read more about RegFox forms and how to set them up on our website.
If you have any questions, contact Danica Salitore at dsalitore@georgefox.edu.
All students and community members are invited to join Quaker Worship — a time of quiet, prayerful waiting on the Lord — on Wednesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250.
SpiL credit is available. Faculty hosting this weekly meeting for worship include Paul Anderson, Jay Miller, Ross McCollough and Nathanael Ankeny.
If you have any questions, contact Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.
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.
