The George Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling Club is holding its first practice of the year at Impact Sherwood (20746 S.W. Olds Place #201, in Sherwood) from 10:30 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Feb. 21! All skill levels are welcome.
Email Caleb Henderson at chenderson22@georgefox.edu to sign up and/or get more information.
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) for Quaker Worship in the university chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting on the Divine Word for our lives. Dwight Kimberly, professor of biology emeritus, will be opening the time with a reading from Scripture. All are welcome!
SPiL credit will be available.
Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.
Application to join the 2026-27 admissions intern team is now open!
As an intern in the undergraduate admissions office, you will play a key role in guiding prospective students along the journey of becoming a Bruin. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a professional work environment, and help recruit the next incoming class of students!
Do you speak Spanish? We’d love for you to apply and help support the admissions process for Spanish-speaking families!
Applications are due by Monday, March 2, to be considered for the first round of interviews. This job is open for work-study and non-work-study-eligible students, and for class internship credit. The application can be found on Handshake under “Undergraduate Admissions Intern,” or by clicking this link.
If you have questions, contact Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.
The admissions office is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year, and we need your help spreading the word!
We are looking for highly motivated students interested in representing George Fox to prospective students and families. An internship in the admissions office provides the invaluable opportunity to develop public speaking skills, critical thinking, customer service, data organization, task management, and so much more.
We have found that a student is more likely to apply if they are personally recommended by a staff or faculty member that knows them. With that in mind, please submit any recommendations using this form, or send a personal email to a student encouraging them to apply using this link.
Please note that these students will not only represent George Fox, but also the different programs they are involved in!
Questions? Email Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.
Do you love to dance? Join our showcase! This year, the George Fox dance team is hosting an open showcase in early April. This will give students the opportunity to collaborate with the team in creating an exciting, artistic production for the community.
If you or your friends have a piece you would like to perform, we would absolutely love for you to join us! All students, styles, and experience levels are welcome!
For those interested in joining the showcase, we have two upcoming information nights to choose from, as well as a few workshops for those who would like some help creating or cleaning up their pieces. The information nights will be Friday, Feb. 20, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and Monday, March 9, from 8 to 8:30 p.m.
If neither of those times work, you can email gfudanceteam@gmail.com to set up an alternative meeting. Sign-ups are open until March 7, and the last day to withdraw is March 15. Please fill out this Google Form and we will email you with more details.
Turning off iCloud Private Relay is a common move if you’re finding that certain websites aren’t loading correctly or if your network speed feels a bit throttled. The process varies slightly depending on whether you’re on a mobile device or a Mac.
On iPhone or iPad:
On Mac (macOS):
Note: Turning off Private Relay means Safari will no longer mask your IP address, allowing websites and your ISP to see your general location and browsing activity again.
Questions? Contact Amy Yates at ayates@georgefox.edu.
The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for a volunteer on Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m. If you’re interested in this service opportunity, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.
Join Women in STEM tonight (Tuesday) to enjoy a cozy evening of decorating cookies, making Valentine’s crafts, and watching a rom-com while spending time in community.
We’re meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Roberts 203. It’s a chance to rest, laugh, and be reminded of the love and joy God has placed in our lives. It’s open to all women – we’d love to see you there!
Questions? Contact Hannah Kuroda at hkuroda22@georgefox.edu.
Complete this research survey to provide information for an upcoming article in issue 8 of the Crescent!
This survey is collecting responses to better understand the relationship George Fox students have between meal swipes and eating out. The article will present the data found in a factual manner to better understand how often students eat out versus using meal swipes.
All responses and information will remain anonymous in the article.
Questions? Contact Avery Duffy at aduffy24@georgefox.edu.
Doctor of Physical Therapy students are conducting research related to the role of the arms in helping older adults get up from the floor.
To participate in our study, you must:
You must NOT have a diagnosis of a neurological condition, unstable chest pain, a total joint replacement or other major surgery in the last six months, or a concussion in the last three months.
You must also NOT experience vertigo or dizziness regularly in the last couple of weeks, or have an amputated limb, severe pain in your body, restrictions on putting weight through your arms or leg, or have or a current illness or health issues that would make performing physical activities unsafe.
If you’re interested in participating and meet the above criteria, you would come to the university’s Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where we would ask you to sign an informed consent form, answer questions on a questionnaire, perform a short mental status examination, walk 15 feet, and have your vitals (blood pressure, heart rate) taken. Depending on your responses to these assessments, you may or may not be eligible for the study.
If you’re eligible, you will continue the single testing session that will last up to one hour. During the testing session you will be asked to answer additional questions and get up from the floor multiple times, first without using your arms, and then using one of your arms on an elevated surface.
We may ask you to change into clothing necessary for the study if you are already dressed in spandex shorts or leggings, a sleeveless shirt, athletic shoes that do not cover the ankles, and short socks.
You will not be paid for participating or reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to/from the university’s campus. You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.
If interested, please contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2463. Available appointments are limited to Thursday afternoons/evenings.
Are you someone who loves lifting and is interested in the science behind lifting? Senior kinesiology students are conducting a study that is looking at the strength, force and power outputs of different squat variations.
If you lift regularly and think you can lift a lot of weight, we would love to have you participate. Testing includes reaching your approximate three-rep max with the different squat variations. Participants are required to have completed a max squat in the past six months.
Testing will be done in the Kinesiology Lab in the Roberts Center.
If you are interested in participating, read and fill out this form and we will be in contact with you shortly with the next steps!
If you have any questions, please contact Reyn Asato at rasato22@goergefox.edu.
Jason Brumitt and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Spring Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Jeongah Kim, PhD, professor of social work and winner of the 2024-25 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker. Her lecture is titled, “Beyond the Binary: Bridging the Science-Faith Divide through Philosophy.”
In our modern professions, we are often forced into a false choice: the objective data of science or the personal conviction of faith. This “Two Truths” split creates a fragmentation that limits our ability to understand the world and help others. Professor Kim will share how she uses the often “hidden” third tool, philosophy, to bridge and heal this divide in her teaching and research.
Please join us as she illustrates how a balanced epistemology can unite two different ways of knowing: science and religion. By reclaiming philosophy as God-given wisdom, Professor Kim bridges a gap, bringing real healing, justice, and transformation.
The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided (including pizza supplied by Dr. Kim’s Templeton Religion Trust grant). We hope you can support Jeongah by attending.
Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Scholarship season is coming to a close soon. Have you taken advantage of every chance to earn more “free money” for the 2026-27 year?
Early-bird deadlines for the George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarship and OSAC Scholarship applications are tomorrow (Tuesday)! Be sure to apply by midnight Pacific Time to qualify for these extra scholarship opportunities.
George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarships are available to all traditional undergraduate students, with more than 200 awards available ranging from $500 to $25,000. If you apply by the early-bird deadline, you’ll be entered into a drawing for an additional $500 scholarship.
OSAC offers more than 600 scholarships (for Oregon residents) totaling over $10 million in awards. Applying by the early-bird deadline will also enter you into a drawing for an Early Bird Scholarship through Oregon Student Aid.
Contact the financial aid office if you have any questions, or visit us on the first floor of the Stevens Center between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.!
You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during the first weekend of spring break, Friday, March 20, through Sunday, March 22.
These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10-12 students. During the retreat, participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body and spirit. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.
You must fill out this application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend, and then you’ll secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is March 13 (or until spots are filled).
Chapel credit is offered for those who attend.
Questions? Contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.
Juniors, get ready to find out where in the world you’re headed!
Are you a current sophomore or junior who wants to participate in Juniors Abroad 2027? Join us tonight (Monday) at 6 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium to get more information and to see the destinations possible! This is the moment you’ve been waiting for!
Questions? Contact Wendi Upjohn-Hankel at wupjohn@georgefox.edu.
The seventh issue of The Crescent is here! Click here to check out the latest news from your George Fox student-run newspaper.
Here’s a sneak peek of our new articles:
Visit our site today! Questions? Contact Billie Throm at bthrom25@georgefox.edu.
Join us tomorrow (Saturday), from 9:30 a.m. to noon, on Habitat for Humanity’s build site!
This is an opportunity to serve alongside a local family to help complete the construction of their home. You do not need experience to serve. Just throw on some boots or preferably shoes that are sturdy and you’re welcome to join us at 717 N. College St., in Newberg.
Chapel credit is offered. We hope to see you there!
Click here to sign up. Need a ride or have questions? Contact Chloe Lucas at clucas22@georgefox.edu.
Juniors, get ready to find out where in the world you’re headed!
Are you a current sophomore or junior who wants to participate in Juniors Abroad 2027? Join us on Monday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium to get more information and to see the destinations possible! This is the moment you’ve been waiting for!
Questions? Contact Wendi Upjohn-Hankel at wupjohn@georgefox.edu.
Looking for more than just a vacation this spring break or May? Spiritual Life (SpiL) invites you to embark on a “low-key pilgrimage” – a journey to both encounter Christ and to serve Christ in the people we meet while adventuring through cultural immersion, experiential education, ministry and service projects.
The deadline is approaching, so apply now to immerse, learn, serve and create unforgettable memories while making a difference in your life as well as many others.
Choose between two unique opportunities (one rural immersion and one urban immersion):
Don’t miss out! Secure your spot by completing the following four steps by Sunday, Feb. 15:
Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu or click here for more information.
Campus offices will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open.
The Bruin Store will also be closed on Friday.
