The Daily Bruin

Do you know of students who are running into research roadblocks or information overload? Whether they are just starting a project and need a search strategy or have hit a wall trying to access a specific article, book, or resource, George Fox librarians are their ultimate academic partners.

We are here to help students navigate resources and troubleshoot access issues so they can focus on their best work. If you know someone who is struggling, we encourage you to point them in our direction!

We are available for drop-in help or by scheduling a personalized appointment. All of our contact details are here, or they can email us at researchhelp@georgefox.edu.

Thank you for helping us model the Be Known promise for our students!

Interested in becoming a teacher after graduation? Join FORCE!

The Fellowship of Regional Christian Educators (FORCE) is hosting three information meetings. No RSVP is necessary; just show up to one of them. All are at 7 p.m. in the Myton Conference Room on the second floor of Hoover. The dates offered are:

• Thursday, Jan. 29
• Tuesday, Feb. 3
• Wednesday, Feb. 4

FORCE is a program where candidates work for two years as a teacher in a partner K-12 Christian school. They live together in community in a rent free home off campus and pursue either an MEd or an MAT through the College of Education – for free!

Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and agree to the terms of community living and living stipend for two years.

Questions? Contact John Hynes at jhynes@georgefox.edu.

We are currently seeking student voices to help shape the future of George Fox University through our Thriving Student Experience Committee.

As faculty and staff, you have a pulse on the student body and know which students are looking to make an impact. We would be incredibly grateful if you could share the following opportunity with your classes or student workers. We are looking for a diverse range of perspectives from all majors and grade levels.

The Opportunity for Students

We are hosting small, facilitated focus groups (six to eight students) to reflect on the George Fox experience. To make this a great experience for them, we are providing:

• A free meal: A tasty lunch or dinner during the session
• Exclusive swag: As a thank you for participating, we have some swag for Being Known.
• Direct impact: Insights go directly to the Thriving Student Experience Committee to influence campus-wide initiatives.

Thank you for sharing this link with your student populations!

If you have questions, please reach out to Kelly Schmidt at kschmidt@georgefox.edu, Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu, or Megan Fisher at mfisher@georgefox.edu.

We want your input! Participate in a Thriving Student Experience Committee focus group and help shape the student experience at George Fox.

What’s involved? You’ll join a group of six to eight other students to reflect on your college experience over a tasty Chipotle lunch or dinner, facilitated by George Fox faculty and staff. The time commitment is one and a half hours, with multiple dates and times offered (see sign-up form for options).

Participants will enjoy a free meal and get cool George Fox University swag for their participation! Students from all majors and grade levels are encouraged to apply. We want to hear from you, so sign up today!

Come join us for open worship after the Manner of Friends this and every Wednesday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the chapel, as we seek to attend, discern and mind the present leadings of Christ through the Holy Spirit.

Where two or three are gathered in his name, Christ is indeed present in the midst of his followers. SpiL credit will be available.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information. 

Following our Serve with Passion emphasis week, various service opportunities are available this spring.

Come serve alongside our neighbors! Upcoming options include:

• Habitat for Humanity’s Build Site
• Wood Ministry
• Foster Parents Night Out
• Kids’ Day Out

Attend our Friday “Be Neighbors” chapel service from 3 to 3:30 in the chapel to learn from various service organizations throughout the semester, or fill out this form for more info via email!

Contact Chloe Lucas at clucas22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Right now the limited edition Bruin Family crewneck is $26, available in-store only, while supplies last.

Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Sign-ups for Give Day 2026 are live! If your department, team or program wants to participate, please fill out the registration form by Thursday, Feb. 12.

If you have questions, reach out to Kelton Hedstrom, associate director of community engagement, at khedstrom@georgefox.edu.

Don’t let research roadblocks or information overload slow you down this semester! Whether you are just starting a project and need a search strategy or you’ve hit a wall trying to access a specific article, book, or resource, George Fox librarians are your ultimate academic partners.

We are here to help you navigate resources and troubleshoot access issues so you can focus on your best work.

Reach out for drop-in help or schedule a personalized appointment today. You can find all our contact details by clicking here or simply emailing us at researchhelp@georgefox.edu to get started!

Plant services invites you to join us as we celebrate the retirement of Alan Thurston today (Monday) from 3 to 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Alan has worked at George Fox for the past 32 years, most recently as our locksmith. Please swing by to wish him well!

We will be serving dessert and refreshments. We hope to see you there!

1098-T forms for 2025 will be available by the end of January. To get access to your 1098-T form as early as possible, you can fill out the 1098-T Electronic Consent Form (follow the instructions in the FAQ here).

If you have not given electronic consent for the 1098-T, your form will be mailed to your mailing address by the end of January. If you have any questions, please email the student accounts office at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu.

FAFSA Deadline: Jan. 31

The financial aid office wants to remind all students to complete their 2026-27 FAFSA by this Saturday, Jan. 31! 

It’s important to file as soon as possible, as some types of federal aid are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. You can access the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. 

Scholarship Early-Bird Deadlines: Feb. 17

The early-bird deadline for the OSAC State Scholarship and our George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarship applications is in three weeks!

Submitting these applications by Tuesday, Feb. 17, allows you to be entered into drawings for additional early-bird scholarships from Oregon Student Aid and George Fox University. The final due date for both scholarships is March 2.

If you have any questions about scholarships or your FAFSA, reach out to finaid@georgefox.edu or visit the financial aid office on the first floor of the Stevens Center between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Join us for the second part of “How to Build Trust and Leadership with AI,” an educational interactive webinar that will take place via Zoom at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Click here to register.

Generative AI is changing more than how teams work. It’s changing how colleagues perceive and trust each other. New research from George Fox indicates that social influence is a key factor in strengthening trust where the use of AI is involved. We will focus on the critical role social influence has on employee trust in the workplace.

Join us to explore these findings and learn actionable techniques for building trusting employee relationships around AI adoption.

For more information, contact Sean Aker at saker@georgefox.edu.

The services for student Michael Hayes (June 1, 2006 – Jan. 10, 2026) will be held this Saturday, Jan. 24, at St. Henry’s Catholic Parish in Gresham (346 N.W. 1st St.). The morning will begin with a viewing at 10 a.m., followed by a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m.

Following the Mass, a catered reception will take place at the Persimmon Country Club in Gresham (500 S.W. Butler Road). The day will conclude with a burial service at 3 p.m. at the Logan Pleasant View Cemetery in Oregon City (15901 S. Springwater Road). Per Michael’s request, the family has noted that all are welcome to attend and celebrate his memory.

Michael was enrolled in our accelerated online degree program. He lived with Jeune syndrome – a rare genetic condition in which a baby is born with a rib cage that is much smaller and narrower than normal – since birth. His rigid rib cage prevented his lungs from developing properly and expanding enough to breathe effectively. You can hear more of his story in this George Fox Talks episode.

A livestream of the Funeral Mass will be available via YouTube. For more information, contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Networking is the No. 1 way people land jobs. To give our students every advantage, we’ve recently launched FoxLink, the professional network platform for the George Fox community.

Over 700 alumni, students, and employees have already joined, and we need all of you there too! Your experience, connections and willingness to answer a question is valuable to our students both now and for years to come as they navigate their careers.

Sign up today at foxlink.georgefox.edu. Thanks for helping the George Fox network grow stronger!

Questions? Contact Britnee Ely at bely@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Spiritual Life is still looking for staff and faculty members to participate in the SpiL Mentoring Program this spring.

This program provides an opportunity for students to have meaningful conversations about faith and life while receiving encouragement and support from a George Fox staff or faculty member.

Students in the program will be matched with a dedicated mentor, with whom they will have weekly meetings lasting approximately one hour, spanning a duration of eight weeks within the semester.

The program begins the week of Jan. 26 and ends the week of March 16.

To support you in your mentoring role, we will provide a booklet with weekly suggested spiritual formation practices for you to engage in with your mentee. Additionally, there will be a training session prior to the start of the program to ensure you feel prepared and equipped.

We are looking for staff and faculty who would like to serve as mentors. If you are interested, please fill out this application by noon today (Friday, Jan. 23). Your involvement will make a meaningful impact on our students’ lives!

The Wineskin is the George Fox student-run literary journal, and we publish creative pieces written by Fox students.

For this year’s issue, we want every department on campus involved. Submit your creative pieces to The Wineskin by Feb. 1 for a chance to be your department winner and win a $10 gift card!

In your submission, we want to know what “oasis” means to you. Where in your own desert do you find fruitful land? We are encouraging students from all departments to submit to The Wineskin this year, so show us your passion for your field of study through poetry, flash fiction, short essays, photography, etc.

Everyone has an oasis. Tell us about yours!

Click here to submit your work. If you have any questions, contact Shae Olazaran at solazaran22@georgefox.edu.

Safety is no accident – it’s the result of a community looking out for one another. Reporting incidents and hazards is crucial for maintaining a secure workplace.

When you report a potential risk, you are actively preventing a future injury and helping us address hazards before they lead to serious accidents. Your proactive communication is the most effective tool we have to improve safety measures and protect our campus.

Check out this safety infographic to learn exactly how you can report hazards and keep our environment safe.

If you have any safety-related questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu. Thank you for doing your part to keep George Fox safe!

Do you know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please complete this form with the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking the time to share these stories with us!

Interested in becoming a teacher after graduation? Join FORCE!

The Fellowship of Regional Christian Educators (FORCE) is hosting three information meetings. No RSVP is necessary; just show up to one of them. All are at 7 p.m. in the Myton Conference room on the second floor of Hoover. The dates offered are:

• Thursday, Jan. 29
• Tuesday, Feb. 3
• Wednesday, Feb. 4

FORCE is a program where candidates work for two years as a teacher in a partner K-12 Christian school. They live together in community in a rent free home off campus and pursue either an MEd or an MAT through the College of Education – for free!

Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and agree to the terms of community living and living stipend for two years.

Questions? Contact John Hynes at jhynes@georgefox.edu.