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.
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.
