Homecoming
George Fox University
Welcome Home, Bruins!
Homecoming Weekend is October 3-4, 2025!
Check out the schedule of events below. We can't wait to have you back on campus!
Friday, October 3
Oct 3
Friday Flowers
Friday, Oct 3, 2025
11:30 a.m. – noon
Campus Quad
Every year we remember our campus grandpa by handing out flowers on the Friday of homecoming weekend. We'd love to have you join us this year! Watch the recap of last year's event here and find out more about Grandpa Roy on this page.
Oct 3
Class of '05 Reunion at Old Town Bar & Grill
Friday, Oct 3, 2025
7-9 p.m.
Gather with your classmates in a casual setting off campus. Please plan to pay for your own food and drinks.
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Oct 3
Chehalem Symphony Homecoming Concert
The opening concert of the Chehalem Symphony’s 25-26 season will feature George Fox Flute prof Rachel Rencher performing the Gordeli flute concerto. The show will be anchored by Sibelius’ The Mouldau, and will also feature Tchaikovsky’s delightful nod to Mozart, his Suite no. 4. No tickets are needed!
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Saturday, October 4
Oct 4
Hadlock Fitness Center & Rock Wall Opens – Free Access for Alumni & Families
The Hadlock Student Center features a fitness center, three full courts, a rock-climbing wall, and two private fitness studios. Free access for alumni and families all day! Open hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
You can fill out the guest waiver in advance for smoother entry.
Oct 4
Art Auction Begins
Discover some special art pieces up for auction throughout the day in the Stevens Center lobby.
Oct 4
Class of '15 Reunion Breakfast
Catch up with your classmates and friends in the Bruin Den (Klages Center) and enjoy a meal before your campus tour.
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Oct 4
Classic Bruins Breakfast
Join fellow Classic Bruins—alumni from the Class of ’75 and earlier—for breakfast to kick off the day.
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Oct 4
Class of '85 and '95 Coffee & Yearbooks
Reconnect with classmates and friends from the classes of ’85 and ’95 over coffee, and enjoy a nostalgic stroll down memory lane with old yearbooks.
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Oct 4
Honors PhTea in the Penn House
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Join fellow Honors alumni for PhTea in the Penn House replete with coffee, tea, and pastries. We'll also be featuring a poetry reading by a special guest! To attend the Honors reunion events, please register here and purchase your ticket: https://georgefoxuniversity.regfox.com/honors-program-homecoming-event-
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Oct 4
Alumni Campus Tours
See what's changed and what's stayed the same since you were a student! Meet outside the Stevens Center to check in before 10 a.m.
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Oct 4
Women Who Lead: Career Building & Connection for Female Professionals & Students
Join fellow alumnae and students for an inspiring hour of connection, conversation and inspiration. Hosted by RISE
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Oct 4
Worship in the Chapel with President Baker
Join President Baker, alumni, students, family and friends in a time of worship in our new chapel in the center of campus.
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Oct 4
Bruinpalooza
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025
Noon – 3 p.m.
Campus Quad
A party in the quad for every Bruin! Enjoy free food, games, kids’ activities, reunion tents, and department booths—always a highlight of the weekend!
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Oct 4
Afternoon Campus Tour
See what has changed and what has stayed the same since you were last on campus! Meet outside the Stevens Center to begin the tour.
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Oct 4
Honors Seminar Discussion
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025
2-4 p.m.
Reconvene for a seminar discussion led by Honors Program core faculty. Topics and moderators to be announced! To attend the Honors reunion events, please register here and purchase your ticket: https://georgefoxuniversity.regfox.com/honors-program-homecoming-event-
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Oct 4
Football Game vs. Linfield
Wear blue and cheer on your Bruins as Coach Crace takes the helm in his first year as head coach. Tickets can be purchased here.
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Oct 4
Art + Design Alumni Reception
Catch up with art alumni, faculty and friends before the new building dedication. Don't miss your chance to get your own Brougher brick and a copy of the family photo from the gathering in June.
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Oct 4
Art + Cinematic Arts Building Dedication
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025
5-7 p.m.
Art & Cinematic Arts Building
Join us for the dedication of our new Art and Cinematic Arts Building and get a first look at the state-of-the-art facility.
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Oct 4
Honors Reunion Dinner
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025
7-9 p.m.
Honors alumni are invited to a commemorative dinner to reflect, reminisce, and connect over a meal with friends. Location to be announced! To attend the Honors reunion events, please register here and purchase your ticket: https://georgefoxuniversity.regfox.com/honors-program-homecoming-event-
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