Only five days are left to complete your Open Enrollment. We have some helpful resources for you on our website and invite you to schedule a benefits consultation.
As a reminder, this process is required for all benefits-eligible employees, even if you do not plan to change your current benefits or are waiving coverage.
Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.
Friendly reminder: The Bruin Bookstore will close at noon today (Monday) for inventory. Check out the deals happening this week:
Today through Friday, Nov. 21: Early Black Friday
Today through Saturday, Nov. 22: “Tech the Halls”
Flash Sales
Looking for a part-time job? The hospitality specialist position at the Portland Center provides an on-site presence during daytime hours by serving in these ways:
This position reports to event services, which is based in Newberg. The position will pay $16.95 per hour; graduate students can work up to 28 hours per week. Send your resume to Alan Ghossein at aghossein@georgefox.edu if you’re interested.
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, the city of Newberg will be testing the water meters at Hobson, Macy and Sutton, starting at 7 a.m.
Testing is expected to take anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour, and the water will be off at that time. Please plan ahead! The bathrooms and kitchens will not have water, so will be closed during the test.
When the water is restored, please open the taps on the faucets slowly to release any pressure. The water may have to run for a couple of minutes to clear any mineral content that may have become dislodged in the water pipes.
Thank you!
– Plant Services
Tomorrow (Tuesday), the city of Newberg will be testing the water meters at the following locations:
Testing is expected to take anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour at each meter location. If the water is off at your location, restrooms and drinking fountains will be closed during the test.
When the water is restored, please open the taps on the faucets slowly to release any pressure. The water may have to run for a couple of minutes to clear any mineral content that may have become dislodged in the water pipes.
Thank you!
– Plant Services
Hillsboro Airporter is a preferred service to provide a shuttle service to Portland International Airport for the semester break.
Students and families will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter (or any other service) to reserve their spot. If you make your reservations with others more than 24 hours in advance, Hillsboro Airporter may be able to group students together to possibly save money.
Students can explore alternative transportation by reaching out to those in their living area or connecting with classmates. Google is also a great resource for finding additional choices.
Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2316.
Would you like to sell your art at the Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Hangout on Thursday, Dec. 4? It only costs $10 to rent a table to sell your art to students, staff and the local community.
This year, Holiday Hangout is combining with the Christmas Extravaganza, which will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, carriage rides and lots of other fun activities. The art market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work. This event is attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic.
Fill out this form to rent a table.
Ready to watch an unforgettable talent show? Join us for Fox Got Talent at 7 p.m. tonight (Friday) in Bauman Auditorium. Watch your friends and peers compete to win $500 and vote for your favorite act!
Tickets for Winter Formal will be sold in Canyon Commons next week for $20 (cash, card and Apple Pay accepted). The times below are subject to change if they sell out, so please keep an eye on Instagram for updates.
Events coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Get ready for some fun and excitement with your loved ones in the Hadlock Student Center tomorrow (Saturday)! Enjoy a variety of activities and games available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
Family members and kids of all ages are welcome as long as the related employee is present. Please note that waivers are required for family members, so be sure to check the age-specific guidelines. Complete a guest waiver here.
If you have any questions, email Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.
Our community longs for shalom, God’s peace, justice and flourishing. The Shalom Summit is a time to pause together in worship, prayer and learning as we explore what it means to practice shalom.
The Shalom Summit, set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) in the chapel, will include workshops and activities:
We’ll also hear from voices shaping conversations on justice, art, and hope:
Chapel credit will be available! Students, staff, faculty, administrators and friends are all welcome to come and “seek the shalom of the city” (Jeremiah 29:7).
See the full schedule here.
Click here to register.
If you have questions, contact sbackous@georgefox.edu.
The Bruin Bookstore will be open for limited hours this Monday, Nov. 17, for inventory. We will be open from 9 a.m. to noon.
Have questions, concerns or suggestions about BruinBuy? Please join us in the Millage Building for our BruinBuy roundtable this morning (Friday) from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
We are here to help, listen and collaborate with you on all of your procurement and accounts payable needs. This will be an open-dialogue format. Please come take advantage of this learning opportunity.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu or Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.
Below is a list of all scheduled BruinBuy roundtables leading up to the end of the calendar year. All are held in the Millage building unless noted otherwise:
Advanced physiology students are recruiting women who experience normal menstrual cycles to participate in a research project. The study seeks to examine how blood pressure and heart rate change throughout the menstrual cycle.
The study will focus on college-aged women (ages 18 to 25) and will compare results between birth control users and non-users. So, if you are currently taking birth control you are more than welcome to participate!
If you are interested in participating, please fill out this Google Form. All results will remain confidential and will only be seen by the researchers.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Lizeth Estevez at lestevezmartinez23@georgefox.
The Crescent’s fourth issue is here! Check out the latest news from your George Fox student-run newspaper at gfucrescent.com.
Sneak Peek:
Visit our site today!
The finance office will be hosting an open house focused on questions from you, and we invite all faculty, administrators and staff to join us between 2 and 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Millage Building (1515 Portland Road).
This will be an opportunity to ask questions, receive guidance, and learn more about navigating finance processes effectively. Multiple team members from finance, including accounts payable, purchasing, and general ledger staff, will be present to provide one-on-one assistance and address any inquiries you may have.
Whether you are new to our university, need clarification on specific steps, or simply want to participate with festive food and fellowship, we encourage you to stop by and connect with us. We look forward to supporting you.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Samantha Prewitt at sprewitt@georgefox.edu. Thank you!
Share the joy and beauty of Christmas with our 2025 George Fox Christmas cards, featuring this year’s special chapel and tree design. Check out the card design here and the envelope here.
Cards cost $1.16 each (envelopes included) and will be ready for pick-up as orders are placed. We have a limited quantity of 175 at this cost; additional orders can be placed for an extra cost if needed.
To place an order for your department, please email Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu with the following information:
May this Christmas season fill your heart with peace, joy and gratitude.
Today (Thursday) only: Stop by the Bruin Bookstore to get 20% off diploma frames and receive a complimentary commemorative pen when you spend at least $75 on clothing and/or gifts.
Faculty and staff: Spring 2026 course materials are now live on the Bruin Bookstore website and in the store. Please verify that your course materials are correct.
Thank you to everyone who submitted adoptions. If any support is needed, please contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.
Want to grow your professional network but not sure where to start? FoxLink is the exclusive George Fox platform designed to instantly connect you with alumni and industry professionals who are ready to help you succeed. Find mentors offering resume reviews, interview preparation, industry-specific advice and more.
Don’t miss this chance to tap into our George Fox network! Sign up today at foxlink.georgefox.edu.
Have questions? Contact Britnee Ely in alumni relations at bely@georgefox.edu.
Guten tag! If you speak German, the English Department invites you to join both faculty and peers for casual conversation today (Thursday) in the Armstrong House. This will be our last meeting, so please join us to connect through the German language.
Whatever your level of German, you are welcome to join us at 1 p.m. to connect with fellow Deutschsprechern. Tschüss!
