Homecoming and Family Weekend
October 9-11, 2026
This fall, we invite our entire George Fox family—students, parents and alumni—to gather together on our beautiful Newberg campus. Whether you are returning to rediscover the places that shaped you, visiting your student in their new home or are the heart of our campus today, there is a seat at the table for you.
Online registration is now closed.
If you missed the registration window, we still invite you to join us for this amazing weekend!
Please visit the check-in table located in the Stevens Atrium when you arrive. There you will be able to pick up a pocket schedule, name tag and lanyards, and get any other information you may need.
- Football and Volleyball tickets can be purchased at the gate or online .
- Some events may be sold out.
- For guests without nametags, daily guest passes to Hadlock Recreation Center can be purchased for $7 by anyone 18 or older. All guests will need to have completed waivers.
- Discounted dining packages are no longer available but you may still use a credit card to purchase individual meals in the Canyon Commons Dining Hall during meal times.
In-person registration check-in will be set up on the first floor of Stevens Center Friday, Oct.9, from 3–6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9–11 a.m.
Wear your George Fox gear and participate in special discounts throughout Newberg all weekend!
Schedule
Bear Claws with Baker
Chapel Worship
Bruinpalooza
Football
Bruin Bingo
Friday, Oct. 9
Friday @ Fox
Experience a typical Friday alongside George Fox students! High school-aged prospective students are invited to choose their own adventure by visiting classes, touring academic departments, meeting professors and more during our weekly open house event. This is a great opportunity for high school aged children of alumni or siblings of our current students to explore how they could make Fox their own! Learn more and register
here.
Academic Offerings
Step into your student’s world! Experience a "day in the life" by attending real classes led by our incredible faculty. From art to sciences, explore the academic journey shaping your student’s mind. View the list of open classes and department showcases.
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Friday Flowers
11:30 a.m. to Noon
Campus Quad
Honor the legacy of
Grandpa Roy and hand out flowers to students on their way to lunch. Meet at the clocktower at 11:30 a.m. for flowers and instructions.
Registration/Check-In
Let's get the weekend started! Before you dive in, make sure to swing by the registration desk. Check in, pick up your official event packet, and get all the essential details and schedules you need for the weekend.
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Classes of 2016 and 2006 Reunion Campus Tours
2016 and 2006 alumni, see what's changed and what's stayed the same since you were last on campus! Meet outside of the Stevens Center to start.
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University Recreation Open Gym
Drop in and challenge other alumni and families to a pickup game of pickleball, shoot some hoops, or take a walk around the indoor track after a long day of travel.
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Class of 2016 Reunion Social
Catch up with your classmates in an informal setting at Lyrics Cafe, just a short walk from campus. Please plan to pay for your own food and drinks.
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Class of 2006 Reunion Social
Catch up with your classmates in an informal setting off campus at Old Town Bar & Grill in downtown Newberg. Please plan to pay for your own food and drinks.
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Athletics Hall of Fame
The George Fox University Athletics Hall of Fame celebrates student-athletes, coaches, teams, and contributors whose achievements, leadership, and lasting impact have shaped the tradition of excellence within Bruin Athletics. Inductees are honored for their success on and off the field and for the role they have played in elevating George Fox Athletics. Email Hailey Swenson at
hswenson@georgefox.edu for ticket information for this event.
Homecoming and Family Weekend Concert
The Chehalem Symphony (also known as The George Fox Symphony) will present a concert featuring Dvorak's blockbuster "New World Symphony", the Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, featuring Fox alumnus James Pick. Admission is free.
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Climbing Wall Social
Open-climb social hosted by University Recreation where you can try the wall yourself or hang out and watch students climb. Complete the Hadlock guest waiver in advance for a smoother entry.
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Saturday, Oct. 10
University Recreation Open Gym
Find your fit this weekend at Hadlock Student Center! We are open for free use all weekend long. Whether you want to hit the gym, shoot some hoops, or challenge friends to pickleball and cornhole, the floor is yours. Just make sure everyone in your group has a signed
guest waiver before you arrive. Children under 12 are not permitted in the fitness center or climbing wall. They may use the courts!
Registration/Check-In
Let's get the weekend started! Before you dive in, make sure to swing by the registration desk. Check in, pick up your official event packet, and get all the essential details and schedules you need for the weekend.
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Bear Claws with Baker
Kick off an exciting day with coffee, pastries, and a casual conversation with President Baker and university leadership. Hear what's happening at George Fox right now and what's ahead while reconnecting with fellow alumni and other Bruin families. New! Pick up your limited-edition Bruin parent, grandparent, or alumni pin at this event. Plan to arrive early (by 9:15 a.m.) to snag yours.
Class of 1996 Campus Tour
1996 alumni, see what's changed and what's stayed the same since you were last on campus! Meet outside of the Stevens Center by 10:30 to start.
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Chapel Worship
Join us in the Chapel for a meaningful time of worship, led by our Spiritual Life team and music students. It's a wonderful chance to experience the Chapel, including its newly installed stained glass, and to visit the Celtic cross in the garden. Take a moment to reflect, worship, and reconnect with the spiritual heart of George Fox. Following the service, the Chapel will remain open until 2 p.m. for guests to stop by.
Bruinpalooza (Tailgate Party)
11:30 - 2 p.m.
Campus Quad
It's a party in the quad for every Bruin! Enjoy music, games, swag giveaways, kids' activities, regional and reunion gatherings, and department booths – always a highlight of the weekend.
Psychology Open House and Lab Tour
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Beals House
Come see our new lab space in Beals House and hear about our latest research, while catching up with classmates, friends, and faculty.
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Fox Film Shorts
Catch some amazing films at Fox Film Shorts! See the incredible work of our cinematic arts students in the brand-new art and cinematic arts building. Grab some popcorn, mingle with the filmmakers, and enjoy this 66-seat theatre. Drop in any time: stay for one film or watch them all.
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Football vs. Whitworth
Show your Bruin pride and cheer on the team as they take on Whitworth! The theme is
Blue Out.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Honors Alumni Reunion: PhTea
2-3 p.m.
Pennington House
Honors Program Alumni, join us for PhTea in the Penn House replete with coffee, tea, pastries, and poetry readings by Dr. Brooks Lampe featuring selections from his recently published volume, Sesquipedalian Rain Chant!
Medical Science Building (MSB) Tour
Tour the Medical Sciences Building, home to George Fox's physician assistant (PA) and physical therapy (DPT) programs. This 43,000-square-foot facility near Providence Newberg Medical Center features state-of-the-art technology, a PT clinic, and a biomechanics lab you won't want to miss. It's a great opportunity to explore these healthcare pathways, learn more about GFU's programs, and if you're an alum of PA or DPT, reconnect with your program faculty.
Since the building is located across town, shuttles will depart at 2:30 p.m. from the Stevens parking lot for a 2:45 p.m. tour start time.
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Honors Alumni Reunion: Seminar Discussion
3-5 p.m.
Pennington House
Honors Program Alumni, reconvene for a seminar discussion led by Honors Program core faculty. Topics and moderators to be announced.
Class of 1996 Reunion Social
Catch up with your classmates in an informal setting off-campus at Old Town Bar and Grill in downtown Newberg. Please plan to pay for your own food and drinks.
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Bruin Bingo
This isn't your grandma's bingo. Led by our Student Activities team, Bruin Bingo brings glow-in-the-dark fun, music, and plenty of surprises for all ages. Drop in for one round or stay for the whole time. Just come ready to play, laugh, and maybe win a prize or two!
Sunday, Oct. 11
Attend Church service on your own
Various Times
Various Locations
A list of services in the area will be provided in your registration packet.
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University Recreation Open Gym
Find your fit this weekend at Hadlock Student Center! We are open for free use all weekend long. Whether you want to hit the gym, shoot some hoops, or challenge friends to pickleball and cornhole, the floor is yours. Just make sure everyone in your group has a signed
guest waiver before you arrive. Children under 12 are not permitted in the fitness center or climbing wall. They may use the courts!
Men's Soccer vs. Pacific
Cheer on your Bruins as they take on Pacific at the Austin Sports Center, just a few minutes from campus. Admission is free.
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Community Hymn Sing
Join us in The Chapel for a beloved community tradition, a hymn sing-along accompanied by the university's Rodgers Infinity Series digital organ. Come lift your voice in worship alongside fellow Bruins and community members.
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Women's Soccer vs. Pacific
Cheer on your Bruins as they take on Pacific at the Austin Sports Center, just a few minutes from campus. Admission is free.
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Wear Your Fox Gear, Save All Weekend
Wear your George Fox gear to any of these select Bruin Discounts partners and enjoy special offers all weekend long.
- Minthorn Mercantile – 10% off purchase
- Old Town Bar & Grill – 10% off food
- Storrs Smokehouse – 10% off any order
- Maverick's Deli – Free chips & drink with sandwich
- Kopitos – 15% off lunch & dinner
- Pulp & Circumstance – Free ¼ lb candy with $10 purchase
- Sprinkles of Joy Bakery – 10% off any order
- Grocery Outlet – 5% off groceries, excluding beer and wine
- Bubble Bear – 5% off waffles & crepes
- Erin Sheldon @ Honey Root Beauty – $8 off men's haircuts
- Summa Brew Laude – 10% off online orders $50+ with code FOX10 (10% goes to the Student Emergency Fund)
- Chehalem Cultural Center – 20% off LaJoie Theatre tickets with code GFU20
- Lineage – 10% off, excluding clearance
- Domino's Pizza – Two large pizzas for $20 (carryout)
- Papa Murphy's – Large $15, Family $18
- Miss Hannah's Gourmet Popcorn – 10% off in-store
Shop local and thank these partners for supporting George Fox!
Questions?
Director of Alumni and Community Engagement
Megan Fisher
Director of Student and Family Care
