Join us again or for the first time as we gather every other Thursday in the Armstrong House to share conversation and practice speaking German. All levels are welcome!
We will meet on the following Thursdays, from 1 to 2 p.m.:
Contact Susana Martinez at smartinez@georgefox.edu for more information.
Want to take a class in half the time? How about for half the cost? You can do both this summer with Summer Online.
Summer Online courses are offered for $499/credit – less than half the price of traditional undergraduate classes.
You can take up to three Summer Online courses from the convenience of your home or wherever the summer takes you. That’s three classes you don’t have to fit into your fall or spring schedule!
Register today on MyGeorgeFox or learn more at georgefox.edu/summer.
A First Aid & Home Safety Supply Drive is taking place to support Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity and help provide essential safety supplies for families in our community. Small items can make a big difference in creating safer homes, and your donation can directly support local families.
Donation bins will be available from March 16 to March 20 at the following locations: Pennington Hall, Newlin Hall, HMS (Sutton Lobby), the Bruin Bookstore, Murdock Library, and the Newberg ReStore. We are collecting new first aid and home safety supplies, including items such as bandages, gauze, medical tape, gloves, flashlights, and basic first aid kits.
Please note that we cannot accept sharp items, expired items, or medications.
Every donation, no matter how small, helps support safer homes and stronger communities. Thank you for helping make a difference.
Questions? Contact Ryann Howard at rhoward24@georgefox.edu.
The Annual Spiritual Life Assessment, or ASLAN survey, is now open, and you have this week to complete it for one chapel credit. That’s right, completing this five-minute survey is equal to going to a normal chapel during the week. The survey closes this Friday, March 13, at midnight.
Questions? Email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
You are invited to participate in a study on spiritual harm and its relationship to current religious engagement.
As a token of appreciation, you may choose to enter a raffle at the end of the survey to win one of 10 $15 gift cards.
If you are 18 years of age or older, we’d greatly appreciate your feedback. Participation is voluntary, and responses are anonymous. To participate, click here.
Any questions related to this study can be directed to Kim Dean at kdean22@georgefox.edu or Dissertation Chair Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.
Thank you for considering participation in this research.
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.
Join us today (Monday) for the Week 3 session on how to use Gemini AI in our everyday work and academic processes.
Today’s session, “Beyond Google Workspace with AI Studio and Creating Your Own Apps,” will be offered twice this week – today from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Stevens 109, and on Thursday, March 12, from 3 to 3:50 p.m. in Stevens 209.
Come even if you didn’t sign up. Click the form link here to view the full schedule and topics. For those who are unable to attend, we will be recording each session and will provide a link by request when available.
Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions, or check the IT: AI website.
If a senior biology pre-med student told you she discovered an amazing tool to create flashcards, practice quizzes, a visual mind map, or audio overview – a tool she wishes she had since her first year of college to help her master academic content – would you be curious? That student is real, and so is the tool.
NotebookLM is an AI-powered app available to all George Fox students and employees. Unlike ChatGPT or Gemini (which is also free for George Fox accounts), NotebookLM’s interactions are based solely on material you upload.
You can add almost unlimited digital content to a NotebookLM notebook, including readings, notes, audio recordings, slides, and specific web pages.
Key Features and Usage
For more information, see this overview from Google or the Complete How-To Guide to NotebookLM from another source. Note that features are frequently updated, so these resources may be slightly out of date but remain helpful.
(A caveat: If creating your own learning materials helps you learn more effectively, stick with that method!)
Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu to be added as a viewer to a sample NotebookLM notebook.
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’ll 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.
Come join us for an “Intro to Leg Day” workshop put on by University Recreation! It will start at 7 p.m. this Thursday, March 12, in the Hadlock Student Center.
This is a great opportunity to try something new and learn proper technique and form for leg exercises. Whether you are an experienced lifter or have never touched a squat rack, join us for a time of education, community, and finding your fit!
The university community is invited to join the Hawaii Club for our luau! The big event will be in Canyon Commons from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 30. Please join us!
Tickets cost $12 and will go on sale next week. We’ll be in front of Canyon Commons on Monday and Tuesday, March 9-10, selling tickets from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
If you have any questions, reach out to Brooklyn Alejo at balejo22@georgefox.edu.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting the second weekend of Scholarship Summit on campus today (Friday). With around 200 visitors expected on campus, we are asking students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.
Here’s what you can keep in mind:
If you have any questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.
To provide maximum support as registration begins, the CAP Center will operate exclusively on drop-in hours the week of Monday, March 9.
CAP coaches will be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help with registration questions, roadmap updates, and general advising needs. Feel free to stop by anytime during those hours and someone will be ready to assist you.
Come enjoy goodies on the quad! The Department of English and Languages is hosting a bake sale fundraiser today (Friday).
Swing by between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to hang out and grab some baked goods. Proceeds will go toward the Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society.
If you have any questions, please reach out to gfu-english@georgefox.edu.
Join us today (Thursday) for Week 2 in our series on how to use Gemini AI in our everyday work and academic processes.
Today’s session is an intro on how to create Gemini Gems that can be customized and shared. Learn about Agentic AI using Workspace Studio to create workflows for your email, chats, tasks and more. The session meets from 3 to 4 p.m. in Stevens 209.
Come even if you didn’t sign up. Click the form link here to view the full schedule and topics. For those who are unable to attend, we will be recording each session and will provide a link by request.
We are posting the presentation and all resources and tips on our Google site: George Fox AI Tools & IT Support.
Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join us this Sunday, March 8, for Second Sundays worship! We will gather at 11 a.m. in the chapel for a time of worship and to continue our series “Encounters with Jesus.”
Pastor Jamie Johnson will be preaching, and alumna Maille Romberger will be leading worship. Everyone is invited! (As a reminder, Second Sundays are not for chapel credit.)
See you there!
Join us this Saturday, March 7, to load and stack wood! Alongside local veterans, this service and delivery provides firewood to keep local families warm.
We’ll meet from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Fernwood Pioneer Cemetery (500 S. Everest Road, in Newberg). Please wear pants and closed-toed shoes (preferably boots or sturdy shoes). We hope to see you there!
Consider joining our SpiL Serve Google Calendar for updates and future events.
Contact Chloe Lucas at clucas22@georgefox.edu with any questions.
C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential voices of the 20th century, yet vast areas of his thought and legacy remain unexplored.
Building on the extraordinary momentum of our inaugural gathering, George Fox is hosting the 2026 Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference Sept. 24-27. This event will convene the world’s leading scholars and the next generation of thinkers for four days of cutting-edge research and imaginative engagement.
Scholars are invited to submit anonymous proposals of 300 to 500 words by March 31, 2026. Proposals should be for 20-minute papers in one of the six categories of our general theme “the undiscovered C.S. Lewis”:
Acceptable submissions include, but are not limited to, the following disciplines: history, biography, literature, philosophy, theology, apologetics, ethics, political science, natural sciences, cultural studies, and rhetoric.
Proposals not specifically focused on Lewis but advancing scholarship on other Inklings or related writers are also welcome.
As a public-facing academic conference, we invite papers that are scholarly but accessible to a wider public audience. Submissions are welcome from scholars at every career stage, and limited scholarships (free conference registrations) are available for students or independent scholars with accepted papers.
Email submissions for peer-review consideration to undiscoveredlewis@georgefox.edu by the March 31 deadline. Please anonymize your submission.
Questions or inquiries prior to submission regarding the suitability of proposals may be directed to professor Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.
Join us for a book release party celebrating Joel Mayward’s new work, Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolan: Cinematic Transcendence.
The event will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at 6 p.m. in the screening room of the Art and Cinematic Arts Building. The evening will include a screening of Christopher Nolan’s film The Prestige, along with refreshments and a raffle for a copy of Mayward’s book and a gift card for Nolan’s The Odyssey.
Contact Alexander Chung at achung@georgefox.edu for more information.
This week’s Chess Club meets tonight (Wednesday)!
The club hosts biweekly meetings for chess enthusiasts and those who want a relaxed environment for playing, learning and enjoying chess. Unique challanges such as four-player chess are provided if you want an extra challenge. If you are new or want to improve, come have fun as you learn.
We’ll meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the Murdock Library’s main floor. Boards and sets are provided. We’ll see you there!
Join Colleen Kuhn, registered dietitian and health coach with Providence Health Plan, for a virtual webinar about the evolution of nutrition guidance and ways to nourish your body year-round!
Nutrition is more than what we eat – it’s shaped by our emotions, history, and lived experiences. Join us for a virtual webinar that introduces a more flexible, compassionate approach to food. You’ll leave with simple, empowering insights you can carry into everyday life.
Webinar Details
