The Crescent is writing an article about the new changes to parking on campus. We want to hear your experiences and opinions on these changes!
Whether you have a Morse, resident or commuter permit, you can help inform the article. Fill out this form to share your thoughts.
Contact Madeline Teeter at mteeter24@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Scholarship season is almost here, and appointments are now available at the Academic Resource Center (ARC) to help you craft high-quality essays and put your best foot forward in your applications.
Schedule an appointment at the ARC for help with brainstorming topics and themes, organizing your content, and writing something unique to you that will help scholarship reviewers get to know you better. To schedule, enter TracCloud in MyGeorgeFox, and choose “Writing Consultation” then “Scholarship Essay” to book your spot.
While you may be familiar with the OSAC Scholarships and our George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarships (both opening Sunday, Nov. 1), there are thousands more outside scholarships available to those willing to brave the application process.
Many scholarship applications are structured similarly and ask the same questions, so preparing well now can help you streamline your applications down the road. Follow the steps below to help you along in your scholarship search:
You can contact your financial aid counselor with questions about scholarships, while questions about essay assistance can be directed to the ARC staff.
All George Fox employees (with a George Fox employee ID number and a George Fox email address) need to submit their personal reimbursements (including vehicle mileage reimbursement) through Concur.
If you would like to have training or have any questions on the use of Concur, please contact Kathi Becker at 503-554-2166 or kbecker@georgefox.edu.
Looking for a place to connect, grow in your faith, and build community this fall? Life Groups are back!
Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet weekly for five weeks for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. Each meeting is one hour, and participating students are eligible to receive spiritual life credit.
The second session of Life Groups begins soon and will run for five weeks from Oct. 19 through Nov. 16.
Sign up by Friday, Oct. 16.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
As we enter October, our facility will be conducting mandatory emergency evacuation drills throughout the month. Regular drills ensure that all faculty, staff, students and visitors know exactly how to react quickly and safely in a real emergency.
What You Need to Do During a Drill
When the alarm sounds, please execute the following evacuation protocol immediately:
1. Pause & Prepare:
2. Exit via Marked Routes:
3. Report to Your Assembly Point:
4. Check In with Your Building Monitor:
What You Need to Know Before the Drill Starts
1. Locate Your Evacuation Map:
2. Identify Two Routes:
3. Need Assistance?
Thank you for your active participation and commitment to maintaining a safe learning and working environment!
Questions? Contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.
Join us today (Thursday) at 10:50 a.m. in the chapel for the annual Richard J. Foster Award Chapel!
We are honored to welcome our 2026 award recipient, Dr. Rebecca DeYoung, professor of philosophy at Calvin University. Dr. DeYoung specializes in virtue ethics and spiritual formation, and she will be delivering an address titled “The Promise and Pitfalls of Glory.”
All are welcome to attend. Contact Jonelle Retsema at jretsema@georgefox.edu for more information.
We are excited to welcome George Fox families, alumni and our local community to the Newberg campus this weekend, Oct. 9-11, for Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Thank you for putting on your best George Fox welcome and helping families navigate campus as needed. We want to provide the most hospitable and fun experience possible for our visitors!
Also, remember to take great care in encouraging those students who may not have a family member who can attend.
If you missed a chance to register but would like to join us, we invite you to register in person on the first floor of the Stevens Center on Friday, Oct. 9, from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 to 11 a.m.
To register in person or view the schedule, click here. Questions? Email parents@georgefox.edu or alumni@georgefox.edu.
A group of students in the George Fox College of Business are working on an innovation project for their Business 110 class, in which they have created a faith-based apparel brand called Set Apart.
The store is currently selling T-shirts and hoodies designed around the message of living out your faith and being “set apart,” as mentioned in Romans 12:2.
The students plan to continue growing the brand through monthly drops featuring new products and designs, giving customers something new to look forward to each month.
Please consider supporting them by visiting the brand’s website and pre-ordering their newest collection! Pre-orders close Monday, Oct. 12. Shirts are priced at $20 each.
Contact Serena Amann at samann26@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Crescent, George Fox’s student-run newspaper, now has a newsletter to prepare you for what is to come in Crescent publications. It will include things such as police logs, sports info, top stories, and much more.
Fill out this form to subscribe to the biweekly newsletter.
Contact Kaylan Iverson at kiverson24@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Our Academic Resource Center consultants’ schedules are rapidly filling up for midterms. Secure your spot today so you can walk into your midterms feeling confident and prepared.
We help with writing and academic coaching (time management, learning strategies, and organization). To schedule an appointment, click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard.
If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
At George Fox, our cafés are more than just places to grab a bite. They’re vital spaces where we come together to connect, collaborate and recharge.
We believe that a thriving café experience plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and productive work environment. To ensure our cafés continue to meet your needs and exceed your expectations, we’re inviting you to share your valuable feedback through this short survey.
Your input will directly influence how we plan and create a café experience that is truly customized for the George Fox community.
All responses will be kept completely anonymous. Your honest feedback is invaluable to us. Thank you in advance for your time and participation!
Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join us in the Miller Gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. for an exciting night of volleyball, fun and team spirit.
Bring your kids out to cheer the Bruins on and experience the game with us. It’s Volleyball Youth Night, so kids and the parents who bring them get in free.
Grab your family, wear your favorite Bruins volleyball gear, and come support the George Fox volleyball team!
Contact Gracie Bearden at gbearden23@georgefox.edu with any questions.
All are welcome to join the Quaker worship group in the chapel today (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. This will be a quiet time of waiting and communion with Christ inwardly. Afterwards, a page of The Saint John’s Bible will be turned for those who are interested.
Alternative chapel credit is available.
Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Are you pursuing a career in medicine or interested in the medical field? Don’t miss out on the chance to attend a medical interprofessional panel tomorrow (Thursday) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in EHS 102.
Join us to hear from various medical professionals, including a urology PA, an internal and aerospace medicine doctor, an anesthesiologist, and a fourth-year medical student about what elements make their practice unique, and their advice to students pursuing various medical career paths.
There will also be a time for a Q&A, so bring any questions you might have about the medical professions.
For more information, contact Liam Singleton at lsingleton23@georgefox.edu.
Looking to move more, de-stress, or re-energize during the week? Join us in Hadlock for one of our employee-friendly group fitness classes!
All fitness levels are welcome! Modifications are offered in every class so you can go at your own pace.
Register for classes here. Contact Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Stay grounded through life’s legal milestones without added stress. Access free legal templates, document creation tools, and legal consultation services offered through our employee assistance package.
To learn more, go to the Wellness webpage.
Bring all your class deadlines together in the calendar app you already use every day!
Canvas allows you to sync your course calendar directly with your personal calendar app on your phone or laptop. Having all your upcoming deadlines in the same place as your daily schedule makes planning your study time so much easier.
How to set it up: Open Canvas, then click the “Calendar” button and find “Calendar Feed” on the bottom right. When you click on it you will see a URL, and then you can copy and paste this into your preferred calendar app.
Check out this guide for more details and step-by-step instructions.
Contact Jordan West, learning support services success specialist, with feedback or questions at jwest@georgefox.edu.
Don’t miss your chance to hear from all six candidates vying for the three contested positions on the Newberg City Council in this fall’s election. Everyone is invited to the Newberg Candidate Forum, held in Bauman Auditorium this Monday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 7:45 p.m.
Mayor Bill Rosacker is running for re-election against current city councilor Elise Yarnell Hollamon. They will be joined at the forum by four candidates for two city council seats. Incumbent Robyn Wheatley faces challenger Larry Hampton, while Britta Mansfield faces Leisha Adams for an open seat.
All six candidates will get opportunities to make brief statements and answer questions crafted by the forum organizers.
If you are registered to vote in Newberg, this is a crucial opportunity to be an informed voter. You are also welcome to come if you are curious about what issues face our host city, and what ideas candidates are bringing to address them.
The forum is hosted by three co-sponsors: the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Newberg City Club, and George Fox University.
For more information, contact Professor Emeritus of Politics Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.
Are you considering graduate school or a career in healthcare where you can make a meaningful difference every day? Occupational therapy is a dynamic profession that empowers people of all ages to overcome challenges and live life to the fullest through meaningful, everyday activities.
Join us for our Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) info meeting from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Oct. 10, in Roberts 203. You can register online here.
Questions? Contact us at ot@georgefox.edu.
All students with a Morse permit are now required to park in the Morse parking lot during school hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Parking on Villa Road and Fulton Street is not permitted at any time.
Any vehicles found parking on the main campus or on the street with a Morse permit will be issued citations starting today (Monday).
Campus Public Safety is available for escort to and from the Morse parking lot 24/7, should any safety or other concerns arise.
Please contact Campus Public Safety at campussafety@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2090 if you need more information.
