Reminder: Order early for catered events in April

March 17th, 2026

We have a busy April season coming up! Please place your catering orders as early as possible so we can ensure everything you need is available.

Not quite ready to submit your order? No problem! Simply use the “Save the Date” function on Catertrax. This allows us to plan staffing in advance and better support your event.

Thank you for helping us make your events successful! Questions? Contact catering@georgefox.edu.

Pre-College Summer Institute registration is now open

March 17th, 2026

The Pre-College Summer Institute is a college immersive experience for high schoolers who have completed at least one year of high school. Students will stay overnight in the dorms, take classes during the day, and have evening activities available with other students. Visit this website for more information and to register your high schooler.

If you are a part of the George Fox community, use one of these discounts:

  • Employees: Use discount code BRUIN for a $400 discount.
  • Graduate Students: We invite you to also use the BRUIN discount code if you have kids who want to attend.
  • Undergraduate and Graduate Students: If you have a high school-age sibling, use the discount code SIBLING for a $400 discount.

Questions? Contact summercamps@georgefox.edu.

Apply for summer campus jobs in event services

March 17th, 2026

Need a summer job? Work on campus in the Office of Event Services! Several full-time positions are open. Weekends and evening shifts are required. Most positions run May through August, but other positions are available for May through June or June through July.

Apply on Handshake  and contact event services at events@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Register for tomorrow’s Medicare 101 webinar

March 17th, 2026

Learn the basics at a Medicare 101 webinar tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 p.m. It is provided by the Providence Health Plan, and will teach you the basics of Medicare. You will be able to ask any questions you may have.

Topics covered will include:

  • Learning the different parts of Medicare
  • The differences between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement
  • When should I enroll for Original Medicare?
  • What if I am working past 65?

These meetings are about an hour in length, depending on questions. This is not a sales meeting, and there is there no obligation or pressure to enroll.

Click here to register. For additional dates and times of upcoming webinars, visit this webpage.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Wellness Wednesday: Micro Practices

March 17th, 2026

Micro-practices are small, intentional actions – often taking just a few seconds to a few minutes – that help regulate the brain and nervous system throughout the workday. Rather than waiting until stress builds or burnout sets in, these brief resets can interrupt the body’s stress response and restore focus, clarity, and emotional balance.

Research shows that even short “micro-breaks” can reduce fatigue, improve cognitive performance, and increase overall well-being when used consistently.

Incorporating micro-practices into your daily routine is simple and effective. Examples include taking a few deep breaths between meetings, noticing and releasing tension in your body, stepping away from your screen for a brief reset, or naming what you’re feeling to reduce overwhelm.

These small habits may seem minor, but over time they build resilience, support nervous system regulation, and help you stay more present and productive at work. The key is consistency – regular, brief moments of reset can have a powerful cumulative impact on both mental health and performance.

For additional micro practices, click here. Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Sign up to be a part of the Multicultural Celebration on April 6

March 17th, 2026

The Multicultural Celebration is coming up on Monday, April 6, at 7 p.m. This is the last call for students to help make the night special! If you’re interested in performing in the cultural fashion show or a dance, now is the time to sign up.

As you head home for spring break, consider bringing something back that represents your culture, family or hometown like an artifact, clothing item, decoration, or meaningful object that helps tell your story.

Whether you want to perform, share something meaningful, or simply come celebrate, we would love for you to be part of this night! Fill out this form to participate.

Questions? Contact Victoria Cole at vcole@georgefox.edu.

Apply to work as an intern in the admissions office this summer

March 17th, 2026

Looking for an exciting and growing job opportunity this summer? Apply to be an intern in the undergraduate admissions office!

This is a full-time position from May to August. Interns will have the opportunity to develop their professional and people skills each day. They will conclude the summer with increased competence and confidence in their professional abilities, and a variety of office-related tasks and projects to add to their resume.

Applications are due by Friday, April 3. Click here to apply.

Questions? Contact Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

Sign up by tomorrow to be a Bruin Preview overnight host

March 17th, 2026

Sign up by tomorrow (Thursday) to be a host for Bruin Preview after spring break. Hosts get to show a prospective student what it’s like to live on campus the night before the Bruin Preview event Thursday, April 2, through Friday, April 3.

You will receive chapel elective credit, a free drink at Chapters or Lyrics, and entrance into a raffle for more giveaways! Click here to sign up.

Questions? Contact Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed during spring break

March 17th, 2026

The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed during spring break, March 23 through March 27. We will open again on Monday, March 30.

For more information, check out our website. Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Submit your questions for a presentation on sexual autonomy

March 17th, 2026

Physical therapy faculty and Care Team member Tess Swake will be presenting on sexual anatomy and health in a lunch and learn event, “Own Your Anatomy: Your Body, Your Health,” on Thursday, April 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 102.

This is an important but sensitive subject, and we want you to have freedom to ask your most pressing questions in a safe and anonymous way. What is it you want to know? Fill out this form to submit questions.

We cannot guarantee that all submissions will be answered, but please leave your question here and Tess will do her best to answer during her talk.

If you have any other questions, contact her at tswake@georgefox.edu.

Access the Give Day 2026 Toolkit now

March 17th, 2026

The Give Day 2026 toolkit is officially live and ready for you to use. George Fox Give Day is coming up on Thursday, April 9, and we need your help to spread the word and rally our community. This toolkit is packed with everything you need to participate and share the excitement.

Don’t wait—click here to access the toolkit and start helping us reach our goals today!

If you have any questions about how to get involved, please reach out to Kelton Hedstrom at khedstrom@georgefox.edu

Important update about the Community Life Fund

March 17th, 2026

The Community Life Fund has been incredibly popular this year! Because so many students have utilized the fund, we have reached our limit and can no longer accept new requests for the remainder of the school year.

Already submitted a request? Don’t worry: If you’ve been approved or are waiting on a reimbursement, you’re still set.

Keep an eye on your inbox for a few minor changes to our forms. We appreciate your patience while we work through the final paperwork! If you need anything, feel free to contact Janessa Antemann at slctreasurer@georgefox.edu.

Take note of Hadlock’s spring break hours

March 17th, 2026

Please be aware of the Hadlock Student Center’s adjusted hours over spring break:

  • Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22: Closed
  • Monday, March 23 through Thursday, March, 26: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday, March 27: Closed
  • Saturday, March 28: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 29: Regular hours

Questions? Contact Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.

Join Quaker worship today in the chapel

March 17th, 2026

Join us today (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for Quaker worship in the chapel, where Fred Gregory will be opening the meeting with a reading from Scripture. SPIL credit will be available.

At 11:30 a.m., Paul Anderson will conduct a turning of the page of The Saint John’s Bible, moving from Donald Jackson’s painting of “John the Baptist” in Mark 1 to his painting of “The Crucifixion” in Luke 23.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Come listen to Jesse Cetz speak this afternoon on having healthy boundaries

March 16th, 2026

The Office of Inclusive Excellence is excited to welcome former employee and George Fox alumnus Jesse Cetz to speak on campus today (Tuesday) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.

Jesse is now a marriage and family therapist at Vista Counseling & Wellness and will be sharing how to have healthy boundaries and navigate difficult conversations. This seminar is open to all faculty, staff and students.

Regardless of your relationship status, join us for a deep dive into honoring self and others through meaningful conversation and boundaries.

Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Go on a blind date with a book

March 16th, 2026

Come grab a free mystery book between 4 and 5 p.m. today (Tuesday) outside the library to expand your horizons over spring break!

Questions? Contact Claire Waldroup at cwaldroup21@georgefox.edu.

Order Panda Express tomorrow to support George Fox DPT’s trip to Uganda

March 16th, 2026

Need a quick dinner after St. Patrick’s Day? Order Panda Express online tomorrow (Wednesday) with the fundraising code 9013745 at checkout, and 28% of all sales will be donated to the doctor of physical therapy program’s service trip to Uganda.

This is a nationwide online-only fundraiser, so please tell any friends and family about it so they can contribute too. Every order counts!

Questions? Contact Evan Robinson at evanr24@georgefox.edu.

Participate in Orthodox vespers tonight in Hoover 208

March 16th, 2026

Join the Kyrie Orthodox Student Club for Vespers this evening (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 208. This liturgical evening prayer service is open to the campus community. It will be said in honor of St. Patrick.

Questions? Contact Dana Robinson at danar@georgefox.edu.

Take note of Bon Appetit’s hours for spring break

March 16th, 2026

Please check out our hours going into and coming out of spring break for all locations.

Friday, March 20
Canyon Commons: Normal hours for breakfast and lunch
Dinner: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Bridge Cafe: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Maker’s Market: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 21
Brunch: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Dinner: Closed

Sunday, March 22 through Saturday, March 28: Closed

Sunday, March 29
Brunch: Closed
Dinner 5 to 7:30 p.m.

You can see the hours on our website or our Instagram, @bonappetitgfu. Questions? Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

Take classes for half the cost with Summer Online 

March 16th, 2026

Maybe you’ve heard by now: Summer Online is less than half the cost of regular tuition. Plus, courses are fully online, offered on a flexible schedule, and are just eight weeks long. 

Whether you’re looking to clear space in your fall schedule, get on track to graduate early, or just save on tuition, it’s a great way to get ahead this summer.

Register today on MyGeorgeFox or learn more at georgefox.edu/summer.