The Daily Bruin

Are you ready for the heat this week? This week will continue under the heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service for our area. We expect temperatures to remain in the mid to high 90s. Your safety is our top priority, so let’s make sure we’re all prepared.

To help everyone stay cool and healthy, please follow the university’s heat protocol:

• Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! Drink water every 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Time Your Tasks Wisely. Schedule more strenuous work for the cooler parts of the day, like the morning.
• Seek Out the AC. If your building feels too warm, head to an air-conditioned space such as Canyon Commons, Klages, or Murdock Library.
• Look Out for Each Other. Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on your fellow employees and classmates every hour or two. A quick check-in can make a big difference!
• Know the Symptoms. Familiarize yourself with the signs of heat-related illnesses. You can find more information here.

Got questions about staying safe in the heat? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Stay cool, stay safe, and have a great week!

The Bruin Bookstore will be open between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. today (Friday) and tomorrow for Welcome Weekend. If you are picking up online orders, please have your ID and order number ready. We look forward to seeing you!

Interested in joining the university’s worship team? Sign up here. Details about auditions are in the sign-up form. All new worship ensemble members must audition today (Friday) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Ross 206 for the ensemble. We are especially in need of a drummer or percussionist.

Email Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Reminder: Mail Services will be open tomorrow (Saturday) from 1 to 4 p.m. to allow returning students to pick up packages and mail.

Whether you’re a new or returning student, living on campus or commuting, we encourage you to take some time to review the Student Handbook.

The handbook is an important resource that outlines the lifestyle standards, community policies, and other aspects of the George Fox community. The expectations within it help our community function in a way that reflects our Christ-centered mission.

You are responsible for reviewing and following all university policies. We hope you find this searchable handbook to be a helpful and informative tool. Be sure to check the section titled Policy Updates near the beginning to see what’s changed for the current academic year.

If you have any questions, please contact Mark Pothoff at mpothoff@georgefox.edu or Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu in the student life office.

Department of Human Services representatives will be on-site at the Bruin Community Pantry to assist folks with signing up for food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits).

No appointment is required, and the hours will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28.

Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Heads up, Bruins! To ensure a safe and supportive campus community and comply with federal law (the Campus SAVE Act), all undergraduate students must complete two online courses through Vector Solutions/Safe Colleges by Sept. 22, 2025.

Required courses:

• RespectEDU for College: This course addresses sexual misconduct and sexual violence prevention and is also required for all student-athletes by the NCAA.
• Alcohol & Other Drugs

Why this matters: These courses are mandatory annually, and failure to complete each will result in a $50 fine.

We understand the content can be sensitive. If you experience anxiety due to the courses, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu for an exemption. Our confidential Health and Counseling Center and spiritual life office are also here to support you.

There are two optional courses related to active shooters and mental health. We will send you more details and course links soon.

Questions about Title IX or sexual misconduct? Contact Ann James, our Title IX coordinator, or Crystal McGowen, our assistant director of inclusive excellence, at TitleIX@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2317/503-554-2193.

Learn more at georgefox.edu/title-ix.

Mail Services will be open this Saturday, Aug. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. to allow returning students to pick up packages and mail.

Reminder: The Hadlock Student Center will be closed today and tomorrow for all-staff training and orientation. We will be open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In order for our hundreds of new students to have a seamless move-in experience, we need extra cooperation from the staff, faculty and students already here tonight (Wednesday) through this Friday, Aug. 22.

• Staff and faculty: Please plan to park along the street or in the Bauman or Morse lots on Friday.
• Students: If your on-campus residence is Pennington, Edwards, Weesner Village, Hobson, Macy, Sutton, Le Shana, Gulley, Brandt or Newlin Hall, we need you to vacate the lots associated with these locations tonight and stay out of them on Friday Aug. 22.
• If you normally park in the Le Shana or Newlin Hall lots, please move your cars as close to Fulton Street as possible so that the areas in front of the buildings remain clear. You can also move your vehicles to the Bauman or Morse lots on Thursday evening.
• Everyone in the Pennington lot, lollipop area, Edwards or Weesner Village needs to move to the Bauman lot tonight. Please keep Sheridan Street clear for easier access for our incoming students.
• The lot in between the Roberts Center, Gulley and Brandt Halls must be vacated tonight as well. The Morse lot is also available for Friday.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 and view this parking brochure on the CPS website for lot locations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation to help make move-in day the best day ever for our new students!

To learn how to use FOX360 more effectively, you can schedule a 30-minute tutorial session with Jere Witherspoon.

Two options are available:

• Schedule a session with your department
• Schedule an individual tutorial at your office

To book a session, please use this link. If you have any questions, you can contact Jere directly at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Are you ready for the heat this weekend? As we welcome students back beginning Friday, temperatures are expected to be in the 90s. Your safety is our top priority, so let’s make sure we’re all prepared.

To help everyone stay cool and healthy, please follow the university’s heat protocol:

• Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! Drink water every 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Time Your Tasks Wisely. Schedule more strenuous work for the cooler parts of the day, like the morning.
• Seek Out the AC. If your building feels too warm, head to an air-conditioned space such as Canyon Commons, Klages or the Murdock Library.
• Look Out for Each Other. Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on your fellow employees and classmates every hour or two. A quick check-in can make a big difference!
• Know the Symptoms. Familiarize yourself with the signs of heat-related illnesses. You can find more information here: Heat-Related Illness Symptoms.

Got questions about staying safe in the heat? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Stay cool, stay safe, and welcome back, students!

Happy Wellness Wednesday! As summer ends and we prepare for a new school year, remember that our Providence Health Plan offers convenient care from anywhere!

With ExpressCare Virtual, you can connect with a board-certified clinician through secure video chat on your smartphone, tablet or computer. It’s designed for minor medical concerns like colds, flu, rashes, allergies and more, and they can even prescribe medication or order lab work if needed. It’s an easy way to get the care you need without a trip to the clinic, available with extended hours seven days a week.

Accessing ExpressCare Virtual is simple: visit this site to start your visit in minutes. Providence Medical Home Health Plans cover ExpressCare Virtual services at no cost. However, High Deductible HSA plan members must first meet their plan deductible; after that, services are covered in full.

This is a great resource to keep your family healthy as routines shift.

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In preparation, we need to have the Pennington and Weesner Village lots cleared out to move our new students in.

Please move your vehicles by 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday). You may park in the Bauman or Carlton lots in the meantime.

For more information, call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email us at campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In preparation, we need to have the Pennington and Weesner Village lots cleared out to move our new students in.

Please move your vehicles by 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening. You may park in the Bauman or Carlton Way in the meantime.

For more information call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email us at campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Join us at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26, for our Fall Academic Convocation Chapel in Bauman Auditorium.

President Baker will kick off the year as we celebrate 15 years of the Be Known promise! Join us and start the year off blessed as we worship together and welcome students to campus!

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come join us for a BruinBuy training session in Canyon Commons today (Tuesday) between 9 and 11 a.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

The George Fox University Program for Leadership & Formation is soliciting applications for departmental micro-grants that further our mission: “to unite the fragmenting purposes of learning (worldview, character formation, and vocation) by building organizational coherence around a Christ-centered framework of character formation (Head, Heart, and Hands) and the virtues of wisdom, moral courage, and neighbor love.”

We invite proposals of any amount between $250 and $2,000 that fulfill the following conditions:

• Furthers PLF mission by focusing on the development and formation of students’ Christian worldview, character, or sense of calling and vocation
• Demonstrates a connection to the formation framework of Head (Wisdom), Heart (Moral Courage), and Hands (Neighbor-Love)
• Is aligned with the following three PLF program commitments: (a) Christ-centered, (b) attention to the affective dimension of formation, and (c) focused on building communities/cohorts of formation
• Has a viable plan for assessment of program impact and, specifically, of student formation (selected applicants will have an opportunity to consult with a PLF research fellow to refine assessment plan).

Note: The term “department” is loosely understood to refer to any existing organizational unit that engages a particular group of students in an ongoing way (academic or co-curricular).

Applications are due Monday, Sept. 1. To submit an application, please click here.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Travis Pickell at tpickell@georgefox.edu.

Let’s work together to help students succeed! The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is here to be a resource for students.

To make sure we’re ready to help, please let us know if you are assigning an ARC-required assignment or an extra credit opportunity. Knowing this helps us better prepare our consultants and anticipate an increase in student visits.

We also encourage you to send students our way for general support! We can assist them with:

• Writing: We can help students at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to putting the finishing touches on a paper.
• Academic Coaching: We can help students build crucial skills like effective time management and study strategies.

Your partnership makes a huge difference in helping us help students. Thank you for including us as a resource in your classes.

Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have a required assignment, would like to assign extra credit, or if you have questions.

The Bruin Community Pantry is making a change to better serve our community! We are shifting to purchasing eggs in bulk to make our budget go further, allowing us to provide more food for our students.

To make this possible, we need your help! Please donate your clean, empty cardboard egg cartons to the pantry. Your donations will allow us to distribute bulk eggs to students in a safe and secure way.

Please drop off your cartons at the food pantry during our hours of operation.