On Monday, March 10, we will be hosting our spring Nursing Expo in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Twenty-eight different hospitals and healthcare companies will be here to meet with our students.
Please take this opportunity to network, ask questions, and promote yourself to some of the most reputable healthcare companies around.
Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour this Sunday, March 9, for Daylight Savings. To stay safe, get plenty of rest and check out these safety tips provide by the George Fox Safety Committee. Let’s work together to ensure a safe transition.
Some spaces have been blocked off in the Morse lot until the end of the semester. Please utilize the rest of the lot and do not park where there are barricades.
All are welcome to a guest lecture by Aidan Arthur, “The Sweet Poison of the False Infinite: C.S. Lewis, Elon Musk, and Longtermism,” today (Friday) at 2 p.m. in Hoover 203, hosted by the Lewis and Tolkien Society.
This presentation grows out of Aidan’s work as a Ritcher scholar with George Fox last summer. He looked into Lewis’s Space Trilogy and the implications this work has for math, technology, science, and more. Refreshments will be provided. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
We hope to see to you there! Bring a friend! If you have any questions, contact Colton Kirby at ckirby22@georgefox.edu.
Spring Bruin Preview is just around the corner! Admissions is looking for current students to host a prospective student overnight on Thursday, April 3.
This is an opportunity for you to show a prospective student what George Fox is like through your eyes! You can take them to dorm events and show them downtown Newberg, or stay in, play games and watch a movie in your dorm!
If you’re interested in hosting a student, click this link to register.
If you have questions, contact Visit Coordinator Miranda Engstrom (Davidson) at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.
Join us tonight (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. for our student-led Hadlock Worship Night, themed “How He Loves Us.” We’re excited for another amazing evening of worship, connection and celebration, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!
Due to Hadlock Worship Night, the Hadlock Student Center will be closed from 6:30 to 9 p.m. this evening (Thursday). The building will reopen at 9 p.m. for regular programming.
If you are currently enrolled in a doctoral-level graduate program at George Fox, please consider taking our survey investigating how personality traits vary across professional fields and find out which super villain you are most like!
This survey should take about 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and you may discontinue the survey at any time. Responses are completely anonymous and collected only for the purpose of this study.
This study is being conducted by students in the PsyD program at George Fox University with IRB committee approval. Please direct questions or concerns to either Lia McLanahan, MA (lmclanahan19@georgefox.edu) or Hailie Scholbrock Floch, MA (hfloch22@georgefox.edu).
Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.
Explore housing options one putt at a time! Check out living spaces and have some fun along the way! Putt-Putt Housing Preview kicks off in Newlin Hall at 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday).
Each showcased living area will have a putt-putt hole. Complete the course and receive a ticket to the donut truck along with some fun swag.
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.
Events coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the second weekend of Scholarship Summit on campus tomorrow (Friday). With over 200 visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind.
If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.
Democracy on your mind? Come listen to Dr. Bert Emerson, associate professor of English and honors program director at Whitworth University, lecture about what American literature might teach us about democracy today. The lecture, given in EHS 102 at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, will be based on his recent book, American Literary Misfits.
Additionally, join a discussion of American Literary Misfits at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 13 (location TBA), with George Fox faculty members Harrison Dietzman, Ed Song, and Rachel Winslow, who will be giving short responses to the book followed by a response from Emerson. Open discussion to follow.
Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
To prepare for fall 2025, stay up to date on your next steps in MyGeorgeFox. Be sure to complete your To Do List items by May 1 in order to plan ahead for your expected remaining balance in August.
Some things to consider …
If you have any questions, we’d love to help! Contact us or schedule an appointment today!
Do you like playing games? Solving puzzles? Helping others? Arguing about things that seem impossible (but are obvious, when looked at another way)?
Introducing *drum roll please* the George Fox Math Community Club!
We want to host activities and events for you, starting with something special in two weeks. But first, we need your help to make this club official. If you like this idea, please fill out this Google Form to show that you support the George Fox Math Community Club.
Our goal is to foster a Christ-centered environment where students build meaningful relationships with one another while exploring the world of mathematics and data analytics. Through collaboration, creativity, and intellectual growth, we aim to inspire each other to think critically, act with integrity, and serve with passion as we grow together in both knowledge and community.
Thank you for helping our community grow. Stay tuned for circle-related details for March 14, the favorite holiday of math lovers, sugar lovers and anyone else who loves fun with friends!
If you have questions, reach out to Claire Botts at cbotts24@georgefox.edu.
Dan Kang and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Spring Faculty Lecture at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, in Hoover 105.
Ekaterina Lomperis, PhD, the Richard B. Parker Associate Professor of Theology and Wesleyan Thought and winner of the 2023-24 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is our featured faculty speaker. Ekaterina will speak about “Spiritual Reformations of Medicine: Early Modern Beginnings and Contemporary Possibilities.”
University members and the surrounding community are invited. Please join us as we hear Dr. Lomperis share her research on the transformations of religious perspectives on medicine and healing during an era of reform, with a particular focus on Martin Luther’s thought.
We hope you are able to support Ekaterina by attending in person. Refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to attend, the event will be live-streamed at this link.
Good vision is essential for overall well-being, supporting cognitive function, mental clarity and even physical comfort. Clear eyesight helps reduce strain, improve focus, and maintain good posture, preventing headaches and muscle tension. It also keeps the brain engaged, strengthening neural connections and promoting long-term cognitive health.
By taking care of your eyes, you’re not just protecting your sight – you’re investing in your overall health and well-being. Providence Health Plan created a flier to help guide you to better eye health. Check it out here.
Join registered dietitian Kayla and chef Tim for a live class for cooking heart-healthy roasted chicken. This is a virtual event hosted on Monday, March 17, from noon to 1 p.m., provided by Providence Basecamp. Click here to register.
Join registered dietitian Jamie for a virtual conversation on Wednesday, March 12, from noon to 1 p.m. This month’s topic is focused on helping you learn the basics of nutrition in “Nutrition 101: Recommended Daily Values and Food Labels.” Register here.
Are you interested in teaching full time in a Christian K-12 school after graduation? If so, you may be a candidate for the Fellowship of Regional Christian Educators (FORCE) program launching this summer.
FORCE can achieve the following:
We have thriving partnerships with multiple Christian K-12 schools throughout Oregon and beyond who are looking for candidates like you to help them with their kingdom work.
Interested? Contact John Hynes at jhynes@georgefox.edu or 805-433-2464, or Kimberly Steele at ksteele@georgefox.edu.
This is a quick reminder to sign up for the weekly BruinBuy training sessions! This is a great opportunity to get familiar with the platform, ask questions, and ensure a smooth purchasing experience.
We will meet via Zoom for these sessions. Click here to sign up.
Contact Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join us today (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m. in the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) to hear Tyler Monk’s powerful storytelling and spoken word! Chapel credit is available, so we hope to see you there!
Monk is a former Division I athlete, first-generation college graduate, and entrepreneur from inner-city Portland. He knows firsthand what it means to overcome obstacles, and now he travels the country sharing his story and helping others develop a winning mindset.
As the founder of The Underdog Mentality, Tyler uses storytelling, spoken word, and real-life strategies to inspire students, leaders, and organizations to reach their full potential. His approach focuses on resilience, emotional intelligence, and overcoming the odds.
Contact Meklit Wakjira at mwakjira21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
