Additional BruinBuy training sessions are available

August 4th, 2025

Please register if you’re interested in attending additional BruinBuy training sessions.

These sessions are designed to help you get the most out of BruinBuy, answer your questions, and build confidence in using the system.

We look forward to supporting you! If you have any questions, contact Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.

Sign up now to showcase your department at Community Fair on Aug. 22

August 4th, 2025

We are excited to announce that on Friday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the student life office will be hosting our Community Fair! Please let Kara Holcombe know if you are interested and willing to staff a tent for your department.

We will provide a 10×10 tent, one table and two chairs. You would provide any paperwork or other items you would like to be made available to students or family members/guests.

If you could please complete this Google Form on whether or not you are interested that would be helpful.

If you have questions, please reach out to Kaitlyn Bell at kbell22@georgefox.edu.

Note these parking instructions for Welcome Weekend

August 4th, 2025

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In order for our hundreds of new students to have a seamless move-in experience, we need extra cooperation from the staff, faculty and students already here on Thursday evening, Aug. 21, and Friday, Aug. 22.

Staff and faculty: Please plan to park along the street, in the Bauman or Morse lot on Friday.

Students: If your on-campus residence is Pennington, Edwards, Weesner Village, Hobson, Macy, Sutton, Le Shana, Gulley, Brandt or Newlin Hall, we need you to vacate the lots associated with these locations on Thursday evening and stay out of them on Friday Aug. 22.

If you normally park in the Le Shana or Newlin Hall lots, please move your cars as close to Fulton Street as possible so that the areas in front of the buildings remains clear. You can also move your vehicles to the Bauman or Morse lot on Thursday evening.

Everyone in the Pennington lot, lollipop area, Edwards or Weesner Village needs to move to the 99W lot on Thursday evening. Please keep Sheridan Street clear for easier access for our incoming students.

The lot in between the Roberts Center, Gulley and Brandt Halls must be vacated on Thursday evening as well. The Morse lot is also available for Friday.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 and view this parking brochure on the CPS website for lot locations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation to help make move-in day the best day ever for our new students!

Volunteers still needed to assist with Welcome Weekend

August 4th, 2025

It’s that time again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus.

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff?

Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions. We need help with drivers on Sunday; if you are available, please select that option.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Do you have an interior design project you need help with?

August 4th, 2025

Do you have an interior design project you would like some help on? The STUDIO at George Fox works on interior design projects all year round.

We work on residential and commercial projects, so if you have a project you’d like help with, let us know and we can talk logistics! Reach out to Casey Martin at martinc@georgefox.edu to chat further!

Parking registration is coming up soon

August 3rd, 2025

Fall term is just around the corner, and it will be time to order your parking permit soon. We expect registration to be ready within a couple of weeks and will be notifying students when we have a specific date. Keep an eye out for announcements with details as we get closer to registration.

Please contact Campus Public Safety with any questions at 503-554-2090 or email us at campussafety@georgefox.edu

Need PT? George Fox’s clinic is open this summer

August 3rd, 2025

Have you been experiencing aches or pains in your body? Injured recently? Planning on having surgery? Noticing difficulty with everyday movements? The university’s Physical Therapy Community Clinic is here for you!

While Dr. Catherine Cieslak is out on maternity leave, our summer physical therapist, Dr. Jordon Whitaker, will treat all kinds of pain, injuries and movement difficulties of all types, so please reach out if you are needing guidance or treatment.

As a graduate of George Fox’s program, Jordon is excited to jump in and serve this community again. She is a great resource for you, so take advantage. We will work with you, your schedule, and your finances to give you the care you need.

The cost is $35 per session for community members and $25 per session for George Fox students and faculty.

Please call 503-554-2479 and leave a voicemail, or email physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu with your information to schedule an appointment. We look forward to serving you!

Is it time to buy a home? A free Canopy webinar will help you decide

July 31st, 2025

Not sure if buying a home is the right move? Join a Canopy webinar to help you decide what’s best for you. They will cover the pros and cons of renting vs. buying and what it takes to qualify for a mortgage.

Is homeownership right for you? Register here to find out. The webinar is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14.

Canyon Commons and Bridge Cafe close Aug. 4-7 for power connection project

July 31st, 2025

Please be advised that Canyon Commons and the Bridge Cafe will be closed Monday through Thursday, Aug. 4-7, due to a temporary power interruption. This closure is necessary to safely connect the generator to the building.

For your safety, no one will be permitted to enter Canyon Commons during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we complete this important upgrade.

If you have any questions, please contact the plant services office at plantservices@georgefox.edu.

Advancement office offers ‘No Cost Will’ service this month

July 31st, 2025

Did you know that nearly 70% of Americans don’t have a will? This August, in honor of National Make-A-Will Month, you can create a legal will with George Fox’s new online “No Cost Will.”

It’s simple, provides instant peace of mind, and makes it easy for you to make decisions about what matters most. To make your free will, visit georgefox.edu/Will.

Need more information? Email Tracy Fabel at tfabel@georgefox.edu.

Free webinar offers tips on home maintenance

July 30th, 2025

Join a Canopy webinar to learn more about essential home maintenance tasks for every season, including preventive tips to avoid costly repairs. Keep your home in top condition all year round.

Reserve your seat here for the event, scheduled from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Join a Canopy webinar to get tips on being a caregiver

July 29th, 2025

Working as a caregiver has unique responsibilities and stressors. Join a Canopy webinar that will address the specific challenges of being a caregiver, how to avoid burnout as a caregiver, and skills needed to balance caregiving with the other aspects of your life.

Register now at this link. The webinar will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Additional resources for caregivers (childcare and eldercare) can be found here.

Parking permit registration is coming up soon

July 29th, 2025

Fall term is just around the corner, and it will be time to order your parking permit soon. We expect registration to be ready in mid-August and will be notifying students when we have a specific date. Keep an eye out for announcements with details as we get closer to registration.

Please contact Campus Public Safety with any questions at 503-554-2090 or email us at campussafety@georgefox.edu

Please make note of these parking instructions for Welcome Weekend

July 29th, 2025

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In order for our hundreds of new students to have a seamless move-in experience, we need extra cooperation from the staff, faculty and students already here on Thursday evening, Aug. 21, and Friday, Aug. 22.

Staff and faculty: Please plan to park along the street, in the Bauman or Morse lot on Friday.

Students: If your on-campus residence is Pennington, Edwards, Weesner Village, Hobson, Macy, Sutton, Le Shana, Gulley, Brandt or Newlin Hall, we need you to vacate the lots associated with these locations on Thursday evening and stay out of them on Friday Aug. 22.

If you normally park in the Le Shana or Newlin Hall lots, please move your cars as close to Fulton Street as possible so that the areas in front of the buildings remains clear. You can also move your vehicles to the Bauman or Morse lot on Thursday evening.

Everyone in the Pennington lot, lollipop area, Edwards or Weesner Village needs to move to the 99W lot on Thursday evening. Please keep Sheridan Street clear for easier access for our incoming students.

The lot in between the Roberts Center, Gulley and Brandt Halls must be vacated on Thursday evening as well. The Morse lot is also available for Friday.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 and view this parking brochure on the CPS website for lot locations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation to help make move-in day the best day ever for our new students!

Help greet the incoming class as a Welcome Weekend volunteer

July 29th, 2025

It’s that time again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus.

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff?

Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions. We need help with drivers on Sunday; if you are available, please select that option.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Consider volunteering as a Life Group leader this fall

July 29th, 2025

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2025 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 15 through Oct. 31). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes.

This fall, our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom. Groups led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be SPIL-credit eligible in order to encourage students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community.

To sign up, please fill out this form by Monday, Aug. 18. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

Explore healthy eating habits with ‘Together Tuesdays’ video series

July 28th, 2025

As our nutrition campaign continues, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated and embraced the journey toward healthier eating! It’s been inspiring to see the positive changes and increased awareness around making nutritious choices.

The healthy eating journey doesn’t end here; it evolves into a lifestyle. To help keep the momentum going and continue building on these positive changes, we highly recommend checking out the American Heart Association’s “Together Tuesdays” video series.

These short, engaging videos offer practical tips and delicious ideas for healthy eating, all while emphasizing the importance of doing it together. Take a few minutes to watch them and explore the website – you might also discover new recipes, meal prep strategies, or simply find renewed motivation to keep your healthy eating habits strong.

– Wellness Committee (Bewell@georgefox.edu)

Check out used computers at the IT service desk

July 28th, 2025

The IT Department is selling used iMacs, MacBooks, PC laptops, desktops and Chromebooks on a first-come, first-served basis at the service desk in the Stevens Center. Please see this website for more information.

Important Purchase Information

All computers are sold as is. The IT Department does not provide support, maintenance or updates for these machines, and cannot guarantee manufacturer parts availability. Payment by debit or credit card in person is required at the time of purchase. We are unable to hold computers.

All computers have been factory reset and are running the highest operating system compatible with their hardware. These devices are best suited for web browsing, streaming, and applications that do not require a newer operating system. Please note that some versions of Microsoft Office may not be compatible.

Included Accessories

  • Laptops come with a power supply.
  • Mac Pros and iMacs include a power cord, keyboard and mouse (while supplies last).
  • All-in-ones and Z2 Minis include a power cord, keyboard and mouse (while supplies last).

Questions? Please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Important update regarding your Nationwide retirement account

July 28th, 2025

Nationwide is implementing a mandatory security enhancement for all participant accounts. You’ll now be required to complete a one-time multi-factor authentication (MFA), even if you’ve previously verified your identity. This proactive measure significantly strengthens the security of your account and helps protect against fraud and unauthorized access.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Nationwide Solution Center directly at 877-677-3678 for assistance.

Please invite existing vendors to register with Unimarket/BruinBuy

July 28th, 2025

This is an important announcement regarding our vendor management process. To streamline our procurement operations and ensure compliance, all staff are requested to invite their existing vendors to register with Unimarket/BruinBuy.

Please note: No existing vendor information will be automatically uploaded to BruinBuy. It is helpful for you to personally reach out to your vendors and guide them to the registration process. You can initiate the process via the “Create” button in BruinBuy, choosing the “Request Supplier” option.

This initiative will help us maintain accurate vendor information, improve efficiency, and enhance our overall purchasing capabilities. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.

If you have any questions or require assistance with the vendor invitation process, please contact Frank Charles or Patrick Culligan in the Finance office.