Open enrollment begins this Monday, Nov. 4. Please take a moment to carefully review our 2025 Benefits Enrollment Guide and schedule an appointment with a benefits expert if you are seeking to make any changes to your medical or dental plan selections.
Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
As part of our commitment to campus safety, we want to ensure all personal transportation devices, including bicycles, skateboards, and e-mobility devices, are used responsibly. All devices must be operated respectfully on roads and sidewalks only, with operators yielding to pedestrians and using courteous communication when approaching. For everyone’s safety, all devices may not be ridden inside campus buildings, and riders should keep wheels on the ground at all times.
For those using e-mobility devices, university policy supports their safe and respectful use around campus. E-mobility devices, such as e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards, should be ridden at slower speeds, especially in pedestrian-heavy areas. Devices must not block fire exits, stairways, or emergency access areas and should be parked only at designated bike racks. Remember, helmets and other safety gear are highly recommended. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in keeping our campus safe and accessible for all!
As daylight fades with the fall back time change, staying visible is key to staying safe while walking outside. This season, our “Stand Tall, Don’t Fall” campaign is here to support you!
Our first focus is on adjusting to shorter daylight hours and ensuring you, and your furry friends, are easily seen while walking outside. To help, the Safety Committee is offering reflective arm bands for you. These bands are designed to increase visibility in low-light conditions, giving you a safe and comfortable way to enjoy outdoor activities as evenings get darker.
You’re welcome to pick up these free reflective bands while supplies last, at the front desks of the following locations: People and Culture, Plant Services, the Medical Sciences Building, and the Portland Center.
Our goal is to provide an easy way for everyone to “Stand Tall” by staying safe and visible throughout the season. Thank you for joining us in making this fall a safer one for our community!
Reminder: Set Your Clocks Back One Hour on Nov. 3
With the switch to standard time, here are some tips to be mindful of:
Tomorrow (Friday), cement trucks will be arriving on campus as early as 7 a.m. to start pouring cement at the cinematic arts/art building site next to the Klages Center. There will be times when you shall not pass the cement truck, as it’ll be blocking Carlton Way across from Weesner Village.
What can a ghoul do? You may have to wait 20 minutes in order to move when the cement truck is leaving, but if there’s another cement truck in the queue ready to go, that window will not open and you’ll have to continue waiting (we’ve all “been there, done bat”).
If you’d rather avoid all of the hullaba-boo, we’ll treat you right at the Morse parking lot. Or, if you’ve got another thing pumpkin and don’t plan on leaving for the day, stay put!
The cement trucks will be circling (“what ghost around comes around”) until about 1 p.m. tomorrow. Thank you for your patience! We appreciate you reading the announcement. It’s been a scream.
The Bridge Cafe will be closing early both today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) at 2 p.m. Please reach out to Katie at andersonk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Calling all fall graduates! Seniors graduating this December are invited to come celebrate at the Exodus Grad Fair in Stevens on Wednesday, Nov. 6, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Pick up your cap and gown and commencement tickets, and get checked out with university offices before you graduate. Learn more here.
ASC and SpiL are working together to improve your George Fox chapel experience. Please take a few minutes to fill out this form and provide feedback that will be used to improve your chapel experience. Thank you!
The George Fox Public Relations Student Society of America is hosting an event with special guest JJ Switzer, a George Fox communications alumnus who currently works as Nike’s principal transformative change manager. He will be sharing about his experiences at Nike and what it is like to work in PR.
Join us in Stevens 101 from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. Learn something new, build connections, and play a fun trivia game!
If you have questions, contact Olivia Aragon at oaragon21@georgefox.edu.
You remember that bespectacled, red-and-white-wearing character from the 1980s? The iconic adventurer has inspired several George Fox employees to dress like him today (Thursday). Find us all over campus to collect our unique stamps, then turn in your card for a chance at a fun prize.
Cards can be picked up with any Waldo or at the Murdock Library’s front desk, where you will also find the drop-box for cards once your hunt is over. Waldos must be found “at work,” which means the hunt is over at 5 p.m.
Cards can be turned in until 2 p.m. Friday. The students who find the most Waldos will be entered into a prize raffle to be announced next week. Happy hunting!
Take this eight-minute survey to win one of two $50 Amazon gift cards! We would love your thoughts on mobile carriers for our marketing research project.
Can you participate? Yes, if you:
Your input will help us learn what’s important to young adults when choosing a mobile provider. If you have questions, email Laurel Knox at lknox23@georgefox.edu. Thanks so much for your time!
Disclaimer: 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.
Active females ages 18 to 45 are needed for Doctor of Physical Therapy research. Please see this survey for more information. The survey takes 10 to 15 minutes and the in-person hip strength testing takes approximately 15 minutes.
Please contact Principal Investigator Tess Swake at tswake@georgefox.edu with questions. Thank you!
Disclaimer: 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.
We’re excited to invite you back into a beautiful way to start your day with our revitalizing morning yoga flow, led by instructor Emily Ong. This energizing and strengthening session is designed to set a positive tone and fill you with peace, strength, and clarity.
Sessions will be in Hadlock every Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m., starting on Nov. 5. You will move through a series of mindful poses to nourish both body and spirit. This class is the perfect way to connect deeply with yourself and start the day grounded and inspired.
Sign up for the first class at this link. Email fitness@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Join Global Village today (Tuesday) at 5:30 p.m. in the IRC for a fun candy tasting! We’ll have different stations with candies from all around the world so you can try some unique flavors. Make sure to stop by early to grab your favorites while they last!
Email Javier Broach at jbroach23@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
If you have any clothes you’re looking to get rid of (especially warm clothes as winter approaches), drop them off in the cardboard box located in front of Roberts 138 for the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card or a $50 Cabela’s gift card!
The clothes will be donated to the Unity Center for Behavioral Health, where they will be given to mental health patients before being discharged back into their communities.
Scan the QR code on the box to be entered into the raffle and make your donations by Friday, Nov. 22. If you have any questions, reach out Nursing Club officer Kayla Evenhouse at kevenhouse21@georgefox.edu.
Got aches and pains? Physical therapy appointments are available at the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Boulevard in Newberg) for employees, students and the local community. Appointments are an hour long and are available Monday through Friday at various times. The cost is $25 for those associated with George Fox, and $35 for those who are not.
Please fill out this form if you’re interested. If you have any questions, feel free to directly reach out to physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu. We look forward to treating you!
“The Voices Conference,” coming up this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2, centers around multicultural leadership in the U.S. Workshops and main sessions will be taught by leaders of color from around the nation and the globe, with the purpose of helping students feel empowered to create change in their community and equipped to use their voice.
This year our theme is “In The Flow,” based on Acts 2:1-12. Students will receive chapel credit. Here is a sample of some of the workshops:
Register here by Thursday, Oct. 31, while spots are still open. Contact Jesse Cetz at jcetz@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
If you are an Oregon resident and plan to complete the OSAC Scholarship application, you don’t want to miss the OSAC Workshop hosted by the Academic Resource Center (ARC) next week!
OSAC offers over 600 scholarships totaling more than $10 million in awards. However, the application can be daunting, time-consuming and complicated – which is why we are offering some extra assistance this year.
The ARC has 16 slots available for 25 minutes each to help specifically with the essay-writing portion of the application. You can sign up for an appointment on the following dates:
The deadline to register is this Friday, Nov. 1
You must visit the ARC in person to sign up for a time slot (#1 on the campus map). If you can’t make it, you can also schedule an individual appointment at the ARC to work on scholarship applications with a consultant at a more convenient time.
Please contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu with any questions about the event.
Take advantage of a free, personalized retirement consultation on campus tomorrow (Tuesday). Planning for retirement is one of the most important steps you can take for a secure future, and this session will provide tailored guidance to help you reach your financial goals.
Our expert advisor from Nationwide will be available to answer your questions, assess your retirement plans, and help you optimize your savings. These consultations are designed to make the path to retirement as smooth and informed as possible. Sign up today to reserve your spot and make a positive impact on your future!
Email Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
Notice students struggling as the mid-semester crunch hits? It’s that time of the semester when effective study techniques and support are crucial. If you’re teaching or supporting students in STEM courses, recommend they check out Numerade to see if it can support their learning!
Numerade offers video tutorials tailored to STEM subjects and study tools that are useful for all courses, such as Ace, the platform’s AI tutor. Ace’s popular features include step-by-step homework help, answer explanations, and developing personalized study plans based on individual syllabi or schedules.
Share these guidelines for creating AI prompts with your students. Numerade engages students with questions and prompts for individualized learning. Encourage them to use their George Fox credentials to create a Numerade account and access extra support.
Please review university policies and your course guidelines about appropriate use of AI tools with students. Review the AI for Learning page for resources on responsible AI use to support student learning.
Contact Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
Feeling the mid-semester crunch? You are not alone! It’s that time of the semester when deep learning strategies and effective study techniques are crucial. If you’re taking STEM courses, check out Numerade and see if it can support your learning!
Numerade offers video tutorials tailored to STEM subjects and study tools that are useful for all courses, such as Ace, the platform’s AI tutor. Ace’s popular features include step-by-step homework help, answer explanations, and developing personalized study plans based on your syllabus or schedule. See these guidelines for creating AI prompts. Use your George Fox credentials to create a Numerade account and deepen your learning today.
Always follow professor guidelines about appropriate use of AI tools; if in doubt, ask your professor. Review the AI for Learning page for resources on responsible AI use to support your learning.
Contact Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
