Tristan Mancisidor’s deployment in Afghanistan forever altered his understanding of success, purpose, and peace. At 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Army to challenge himself and push toward excellence. However, what he encountered in the military changed his worldview, reshaping him into the man he is today.
Read MoreDr. Jason Lepojärvi, a professor of theology and literature, an Honors professor, a former contestant on Survivor, and a dedicated scholar of C.S. Lewis, shared his deep appreciation for the celebrated author and a glimpse into his teaching journey at George Fox University.
Read MoreStanding at the heart of George Fox University's (GFU) campus and embraced by a grove of trees is Minthorn Hall, a lasting reminder of the school’s past. This historic structure is home to the GFU English department, connecting professors and students to the present and the past.
Read MoreA line stretches out the cafeteria door for lunch, and diane gray (who requested that her name not be capitalized) recognizes most students by name. Scanning George Fox University (GFU) IDs from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. each weekday, this Café Bon Appétit worker embodies the university’s “Be Known” promise.
Read MoreOnline learning during the pandemic four years ago has left a lasting impact on college education, and George Fox University (GFU) is no exception. English professor Jessica Hughes notes that the effects of Covid continue to shape her classrooms in surprising ways.
Read MoreAmong the vibrant cultural clubs at George Fox University (GFU)—such as the Latinx Heritage Club, the Black Student Union, the Fusion Asian & Asian American Club, the Hawaii Club, and the Women of Color Collective—one stands out in its approach: the Global Village. This club brings students together over a universally loved activity: sharing food.
Read MoreIt is 1964, and Phil has just come to George Fox University (GFU) for summer camp. He knew right then and there that GFU would be a part of his future.
Read MoreSoccer, with complex demands of teamwork, coordination, and quick thinking, is challenging for any prospective player to master. However, Dr. Earnest Kim, a psychology professor at George Fox University, is taking this challenge to a new level—by teaching the intricacies of soccer to rats.
Read MoreThe first Civil Discourse meeting was held in the Student Life Office at George Fox University (GFU) on Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. The goal of this meeting? To open a safe space for students to discuss politics while fostering respect for the beliefs of others.
Read MoreIn the fast-paced environment of George Fox University (GFU), students often seek places to relax, study, or connect with friends. But where can they go?
Read MoreListed next to laundry supplies, linens, and dorm decorations on the “What to Bring to Campus” section of the George Fox University (GFU) website, is a 72-hour emergency preparedness kit. According to the university, each student should have various survival, food, shelter, hygiene, and medical supplies that would make them mostly self-sufficient in an emergency for up to three days.
Read MoreGeorge Fox University (GFU) has a long-standing tradition of hosting a film festival at both the Cameo Theatre and in Bauman Auditorium. With this year being its 26th anniversary, it is no surprise that the festival is a highlight in the Newberg community and on campus. With works from cinematic arts majors, animation majors, film production majors, and even kinesiology majors, the festival is open to all undergraduates to submit their films.
Read MoreOn Aug. 25, 2021, I moved into the second floor of Hobson Hall and took my first steps onto George Fox University’s (GFU) campus as a new student. As a bright-eyed 18-year-old and newly out lesbian, I felt invincible. I was clueless about the state of queer acceptance and existence at GFU, but I didn’t care. I had purple hair, a new septum ring, and the courage to handle whatever would come my way. Serendipitously, I met some beautiful queer friends on my floor and fell into the LGBTQ+ community at Table 14. Along with making friends, I was learning so much in my classes and loved my major. Nothing can compare to the freshness of that first semester of college.
Read MoreIn late January and February George Fox University (GFU) held its annual Scholarship Summit, an event for admitted incoming freshmen. Each department organizes an event for potential students and awards prizes ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 on top of merit and need-based scholarships. However, this event has significantly evolved to achieve its current state.
Read MoreDr. Carlisle Chambers is easily one of the toughest chemistry professors in the Chemistry Department at George Fox University (GFU). However, there is much more behind Chambers than just a love of electronegativity and spontaneous reactions.
Read MoreCarena Hadi is a sophomore marketing major at George Fox University (GFU). She’s a marketing intern for UREC, a student ambassador, and involved in spiritual life. In many ways, she’s a regular GFU student and a well-connected member of the community. But Carena is also Palestinian-American, and her life has been impacted by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Being a Christian, a Palestinian-American, and a GFU student places Carena in a unique and challenging position as she navigates campus culture.
Read MoreProfessor Isaac Choi, director of the Honors Program and associate professor of Philosophy, is well-known around the George Fox University (GFU) campus. Students from the Honors Program, to the Theology department, to even the Biology department know who he is. Though he has his Ph.D. in philosophy, Choi’s first love as a young boy growing up in Chicago was science.
Read MoreThis year marks George Fox’s 400th birthday. George Fox, the founder of the Religious Society of Friends, also called the Quakers, was born in 1624. Now 400 years later, George Fox University (GFU) operates a university under his name.
Read MoreAccording to Mary Peterson, George Fox University (GFU) vice president of Academic Operations, “[the academic] strategy at the university over the last ten years has been investing in [...] ‘high barrier, high demand programs.’”
Read MoreSince that fateful day of March 2020, George Fox University (GFU) has undergone a slew of dramatic changes. Programs and majors have been cut, demoted, and restructured. Students and faculty have been promised, then denied, new facilities. Departments have shuffled around the quad. And finally, the campus has carefully watched the construction of the new chapel. These tumultuous changes have been a mixed bag of the administration struggling to fulfill its promises and students criticizing their decisions. However, the Board of Trustees and President Robin Baker have big plans for the future of GFU.
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