The Daily Bruin

We are thrilled to officially announce the dates for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026 will be Oct. 9-11!

If your department, club or program has been looking for the perfect time to invite alumni back to campus or host an open house for families, this is the weekend to do it!

By stacking our events together, we provide a much better experience for people who are traveling from out of state, and we want to help you highlight the amazing work you’re doing.

If you have an idea or event for this big weekend. please reach out by March 19 to Megan Fisher and Britnee Ely at mfisher@georgefox.edu and bely@georgefox.edu to give us a basic description and day preference, and we will coordinate a follow-up meeting with you!

Thanks for helping us make this event a weekend to remember. Go Bruins!

Would you like to help us chaperone a dance at OMSI? If so, sign up to be a chaperone at OMSI for our Sadie Hawkins dance tomorrow (Saturday). If interested, please complete this form.

If you have any questions, please contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

The Sadie Hawkins Dance at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is tomorrow (Saturday)! Tickets are still on sale in Canyon Commons. Come spend the evening under the stars at OMSI dancing and checking out the exhibits.

Tickets are $20, and we take cash or card. These sell out every year, so get them before they are gone.

Ticket sales are in Canyon Commons today (Friday) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will be available for purchase by cash only at the door if we don’t sell out. If we do sell out, that information will be on our Instagram.

Also, don’t forget to join us at the Boot Scootin’ BBQ Banquet: A Country Swing Dance Night, coming up on Friday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Reserve your table for live music, delicious dining, and a country swing and line dance show and lessons. A table seats eight to 10 people; if your group has fewer than eight, you may be seated with another party. Don’t miss the swingin’ fun! Click here to book your spot now.

Here is a rundown of campus events coming up soon:

• Sadie Hawkins: Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at OMSI
• Country Swing Night: Friday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Game Show Game Show: Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. in Bauman

If you have any questions, please contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

It’s almost registration time! To help set students up for success, the Career and Academic Planning Center will be hosting an enrollment workshop this Tuesday, Feb. 24. This event will include a live demonstration of how to use your shopping cart, utilize your roadmap, and enroll in courses.

There will be two sessions, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. and from 4:30 to 5 p.m., each ending in a Q&A time. This workshop is highly recommended for first-year students.

All majors are welcome! Can’t attend the workshop? Please reach out to your CAP coach for helpful resources or stop by the CAP Center. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Gracie Flynn at gflynn@georgefox.edu.

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Portland Seminary Spring Conference, featuring renowned theologian and author Dr. Andrew Root.

We would be honored to have you join our students, alumni, university leaders and church partners for this vital conversation on leadership, discipleship and ministry in a secular age. The conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Grace Chapel,  locatedat 27501 S.W. Parkway Ave., in Wilsonville.

The theme of this year’s conference is “The Church in a Secular Age.” In a time of institutional strain and declining engagement, pastors and congregations are facing a profound identity crisis. Many find it challenging to even imagine God within the “immanent frame” of our modern era.

Dr. Root will peer beneath the symptoms of decline, offering critical examination and powerful theological insights for leaders seeking to establish new footing when belief in transcendence is no longer an assumed reality.

The cost is $15 for in-person attendance (this includes lunch). You may also attend online via Zoom. There is no cost for online participation.

Click here to register. If you have any questions, contact Mollie Henkelman at mhenkelman@georgefox.edu.

Join us for to learn more about how to use AI. We’re offering weekly workshops on using Gemini AI in our everyday work and academic processes.

Whether you are just starting or progressing to the next level, bring your laptop and spend a little time to focus on learning what you can do with the Gemini tools already available. Use this form to sign up for the topics that you are interested in.

We will have four sessions, twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, with a different topic each week. Sessions are designed to help you get started, show you what is available to take it to the next level, and show you what is possible with AI.

The topics are:

• Week 1: Getting Started with Gemini in Google Workspace and NotebookLM
  • Monday, Feb. 23, and Thursday, Feb. 26
• Week 2: Learn about Agentic AI and Workspace Studio and creating workflows for your tasks
  • Monday, March 2, and Thursday, March 5
• Week 3: Beyond Google Workspace with AI Studio and creating your own apps
  • Monday, March 9, and Thursday, March 12
• Week 4: Making Maggie – Agentic AI and Physical AI for business processes
  • Monday, March 16, and Thursday, March 19

You can sign up for one or more sessions, or all of them.

Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions, or check the IT AI website.

Come to a Community Conversation about ICE in Newberg on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 2. Join us for the opportunity to listen to other points of view and share your thoughts about competing visions for local responses to immigration enforcement.

By participating in community dialogue, you get the chance to learn to better understand different views, help others better understand your views, and build connections across divisions that will help our community build better outcomes.

For more information, contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

Please help us keep our to-go program available for everyone! When you’re not using your green container, return it to receive your carabiner. Turning them in helps us keep the program running smoothly for all.

Need to return your (empty) green container between meal periods? Stop by the Bridge Cafe, Maker’s Market, or the Bon Appetit office in Canyon Commons to get your carabiner.

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

If severe weather makes travel to or from campus unsafe this winter, the provost will make the decision to announce a shift to remote classes and work. In nearly all cases, classes will continue to be offered online and employees will work remotely.

In the case of a delayed in-person start, university offices will not open until an announced time in the day, most often 10 a.m. or noon. Students, faculty and staff are not required to report to campus prior to the announced start time, but are expected to attend class online or work remotely before the start time. If in-person classes are not held that day, students, faculty and staff are expected to attend class online or work remotely.

Those who cannot perform their duties at home should report to campus if they can arrive safely. If an employee cannot arrive safely or must remain home for any other reason, they may use a sick or vacation day to cover the absence. If no vacation time is available, the employee can make up hours during the same week or record the time off without pay.

The following is our process for announcing when there is a delayed in-person start or a shift to remote classes and work. The provost will make the decision by 6:30 a.m. for the Newberg campus and Portland Center for daytime classes or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. Decisions on weekend classes and at the Redmond site will be made by the professor.

Here’s how to find out if a decision has been made when severe weather occurs:

• Visit the George Fox Flashalert page. This is the first site updated. Enter your email address to create an account and receive notifications from FlashAlert Messenger.
• If you wish to receive a notification on your mobile device, download the FlashAlert app for iOS or for Android. Either log in or create an account if you haven’t already.
• Listen to local radio and television stations or visit their websites (this info comes via Flashalert).
• Call the George Fox University switchboard at 503-538-8383.

More information on this change in procedure can be found on our Winter Weather Policy page.

If severe weather makes travel to or from campus unsafe this winter, the provost will make the decision to announce a shift to remote classes. In nearly all cases, classes will continue to be offered online.

In the case of a delayed in-person start, university offices will not open until an announced time in the day, most often 10 a.m. or noon. Students are not required to report to campus prior to the announced start time, but are expected to attend class online before the start time.

If in-person classes are not held that day, students are expected to attend class online. You should expect to receive information from your professors on how to access remote learning.

The following is our process for announcing when there is a delayed in-person start or a shift to remote classes. The provost will make the decision by 6:30 a.m. for the Newberg campus and Portland Center for daytime classes or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. Decisions on weekend classes and at the Redmond site will be made by the professor.

Here’s how to find out if a decision has been made when severe weather occurs:

• Visit the George Fox Flashalert page. This is the first site updated. Enter your email address to create an account and receive notifications from FlashAlert Messenger.
• If you wish to receive a notification on your mobile device, download the FlashAlert app for iOS or for Android. Either log in or create an account if you haven’t already.
• Listen to local radio and television stations or visit their websites (this info comes via Flashalert).
• Call the George Fox University switchboard at 503-538-8383.

More information on this procedure can be found on our Winter Weather Policy page.

Student Appreciation Day at the Bruin Bookstore is today (Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come and get 20% off all Bruin gear and gifts!

Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

The Department of Mathematics invites the community to a research seminar presented by faculty candidate Heidi Benham.

Taking place tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in EHS 102, the session will feature a presentation on “Reverse Mathematics: Working Backwards from Theorems to Axioms.” All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend this open event to meet Benham and engage with her work.

Questions? Contact Hannah Greene at hgreene@georgefox.edu.

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is hiring for the 2026-27 academic year.

Whether it’s brainstorming a thesis or organizing a study schedule, use your skills to help fellow students be successful and turn your academic savvy into a means of serving others. The job posting is on Handshake. All applications must be received by March 6.

Questions? Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Join us at the Boot Scootin’ BBQ Banquet: A Country Swing Dance Night at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, in Canyon Commons.

Reserve your table for live music, delicious dining, and country swing dance show and lessons. A table seats eight to 10 people; if your group has fewer than eight, you may be seated with another party. Don’t miss the swingin’ fun! Book your spot now!

Also, don’t forget that Sadie Hawkins tickets are still on sale in Canyon Commons. Come spend the evening under the stars at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Tickets are $20, and we take cash or card. These sell out every year, so get them before they are gone.

Ticket sales are in Canyon Commons today (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The dates are subject to change if we sell out.

Here is a rundown of campus events coming up soon:

• Sadie Hawkins: Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at OMSI
• Country Swing Night: Friday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Game Show Game Show: Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. in Bauman

If you have any questions, please contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to help us chaperone a dance at OMSI? If so, sign up to be a chaperone at OMSI for our Sadie Hawkins dance on Saturday, Feb. 21. If interested, please complete this form.

If you have any questions, please contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

A new year is a perfect time to reset routines and focus on what helps you feel your best, both now and in the future. Preventive care is one of the simplest ways to support your overall health and well-being.

Preventive care isn’t just about addressing health concerns; it’s also about maintaining your health over time. Regular checkups, screenings, and conversations with your provider help you stay informed, manage risk factors, and make confident decisions about your physical and mental health.

Here are some preventive care resources to support your health:

• Annual wellness visit
• Routine immunizations
• Preventive health screenings (such as cholesterol, diabetes, and cancer screenings based on age and risk)
• Mental health screenings, including anxiety and depression screenings
• Additional preventive services recommended by your provider

Ready to take action? Schedule an appointment with your Primary Care Provider (PCP) to take the next step.

Have questions or need assistance? Call Providence Health Plan customer service at 503-574-7500 or 800-878-4445 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time).

The Chess Club will be meeting from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the library tonight (Wednesday).

If you are new to chess, come and play! It is a relaxed club, and there is coaching and lessons available if you need them. There will be boards and sets provided.

Four-player chess will be offered as well if you want to try something new. Come have some fun!

Questions? Contact Kiernen McTaggart-Ivezic at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling Club is holding its first practice of the year at Impact Sherwood (20746 S.W. Olds Place #201, in Sherwood) from 10:30 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Feb. 21! All skill levels are welcome.

Email Caleb Henderson at chenderson22@georgefox.edu to sign up and/or get more information.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) for Quaker Worship in the university chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting on the Divine Word for our lives. Dwight Kimberly, professor of biology emeritus, will be opening the time with a reading from Scripture. All are welcome!

SPiL credit will be available.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Application to join the 2026-27 admissions intern team is now open!

As an intern in the undergraduate admissions office, you will play a key role in guiding prospective students along the journey of becoming a Bruin. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a professional work environment, and help recruit the next incoming class of students!

Do you speak Spanish? We’d love for you to apply and help support the admissions process for Spanish-speaking families!

Applications are due by Monday, March 2, to be considered for the first round of interviews. This job is open for work-study and non-work-study-eligible students, and for class internship credit. The application can be found on Handshake under “Undergraduate Admissions Intern,” or by clicking this link.

If you have questions, contact Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.