The Daily Bruin

Did you know that 65% of us will experience incapacity issues before we pass, or that 45% of Americans die without a will? Don’t let state law or complex court proceedings decide the future of your assets and well-being.

George Fox’s advancement office invites you to a free estate planning seminar to ensure your final wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected. Join us from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 28, in Canyon Commons. You can register at this link.

This comprehensive nuts-and-bolts overview will equip you with a plan to address both passing your estate and managing potential incapacity during your lifetime.

The event is being provided as a service to the community by the university and Stephen C. Palmer, attorney at law. If you have any questions, reach out to Tracy Fabel in the advancement office at tfabel@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2130.

If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus over the summer, please bring over any cash or checks before you leave.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30 must be deposited in the current fiscal year.

All deposits must be dropped off at the finance office before you leave campus for the summer. Our address is 1515 N. Portland Road.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at hgroenlund@georgefox.edu. Thank you and have a great summer!

On May 1, 2026, Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, publicly reported a cybersecurity incident affecting their Canvas services. The incident is still under investigation. Our IT team is actively monitoring for new updates from Instructure to assess for any impact to George Fox University. Instructure is providing public updates at status.instructure.com.

At this time, Instructure states that some identifying information at affected institutions was involved in the incident. Such information could include names, email addresses, student IDs, and messages among users. Instructure reports that there is no evidence that passwords, dates of birth, government identifiers, or financial information were involved.

This incident was not directed at George Fox University specifically. Instructure serves thousands of institutions worldwide. This is a vendor-level event that may impact multiple institutions. Canvas continues to operate normally.

What You Should Do

• Watch for phishing emails. Do not click links in unsolicited emails claiming to be from Canvas, Instructure or George Fox University.
• Access Canvas directly. Always log in to Canvas using official links or by typing https://georgefox.instructure.com directly into your browser.
• Report anything suspicious to the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.

Take advantage of free retirement consultations! Appointments are still available between 9:30 and 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, in Klages 231.

Our dedicated retirement specialist from Nationwide visits campus monthly to provide free, personalized consultations. Whether you’re just starting to save, nearing retirement, or anywhere in between, this is a great opportunity to get expert guidance on your retirement goals.

To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment, please use this scheduling link. You can also contact Phillip directly at 360-953-4841 or phillip.carbajal@nationwide.com.

Over the next few days, we’ll spend some time exploring our Benefits and Wellness webpages together. These sites are designed specifically for you, serving as your personal toolkit for a healthy, balanced life.

Today’s Tip: Start by bookmarking your two main hubs so they are always one click away, and spend a few minutes just exploring the pages:

• Your Benefits Home Base
• Your Wellness Resources

The Bridge Cafe is now open for summer hours, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’re mixing things up a bit this year location-wise. Start your week at the Bridge Cafe from Monday to Wednesday, then catch us on the quad at the Maker’s Market.

We will post menus each week in The Daily Bruin as well as on our Instagram stories (@bonappetitgfu). Lunch specials will be available starting at 11:30 a.m.

And, just a heads-up that we will be closed the week of May 11-15.

This week’s menu is as follows:

• Tuesday: Carne asada tacos
• Wednesday: Beef patty melt
• Thursday: Kielbasa cajun pasta toss

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

Providence Basecamp’s “In the Kitchen” series brings together registered dietitians and a professional chef for a free, virtual monthly nutrition experience anyone can join.

Each session explores a focused nutrition theme, beginning with a live, virtual lunchtime conversation covering nutritional basics. Then, recipes come to life in a live-streamed cooking demonstration led by Providence experts, featuring delicious recipes you can make at home.

Coming up in May, they’re making a popcorn bar with the topic focused on “spices of life.” You an register for this monthly event at no cost.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Cathlyn Fraguela Rios, LICSW, PMH-C, for a practical and approachable conversation about behavioral health and everyday mental well-being.

This session will explore mental health beyond illness, share simple strategies to manage stress, and help you recognize when additional support may be needed. You’ll walk away with tools you can begin using immediately to protect your peace both at work and in life.

Register today here for the webinar, scheduled from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 14.

It’s that time of year again! If you have aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, and/or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, this time is for you.

George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic for all those interested from May 7 to June 12. We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including but not limited to general aches and pains, chronic pain, orthopedic surgery, balance/falls, concussion management, sports injuries, neurological events, vestibular, general deconditioning, pediatrics, cardiovascular, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage!

Please fill out this Google interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. Thank you!

Please contact Catherine Cieslak PT, DPT, at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.

The Phase II donation drive was a success! Thanks to our amazing students, we’ve rescued a mountain of great items from the landfill. Now it’s time to “shop” the surplus and give these goods a second life.

Everything we collected last week is officially available for re-homing! Do you need items for your summer apartment?

• Where: The Thomas Center (1101 Villa Road)
• When: Today (Monday) ONLY, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Cost: FREE
• The Goods: Kitchenware, clothes, décor, books, and more!

The “first pick” goes to our students! To ensure no resource goes to waste, we’ll be clearing the floor on Tuesday to support our local charity partners. Our building closes at 3:30 p.m. today, so come browse our sorted bins by then and get your “full-circle” finds while they last!

Over the past two years, the university has partnered with TimelyCare to provide virtual medical and mental health services to undergraduate students and select face-to-face graduate programs based in Newberg. We are writing to inform you that this contract will conclude on May 26, 2026.

We anticipate securing a replacement telehealth provider; however, there may be a temporary gap in service availability during the summer months. This transition is primarily due to the cost of these services, which has been higher than anticipated.

We are currently in advanced discussions with two potential vendors and will provide an update as soon as a new provider is selected, including details on how to access services.

In the meantime, we wanted to ensure you are aware of the potential gap in telehealth availability this summer so you can plan accordingly.

If you have any questions, please contact the Health and Counseling Center at hcc@georgefox.edu.

Disability and Accessibility Services (DAS) has a new resource available to help community members create accessible PDF files. Ensuring digital documents are accessible is an important step in supporting inclusivity for all students and staff. To learn best practices and find step-by-step instructions, please visit the accessible PDF resource guide.

If you have questions, please contact Jocelyn Day at jday@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry will be open during the following days and times this summer, May 5 through Aug. 27.

• Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Check out our website for more information.

Beginning today (Monday), the Bruin Store will begin its summer hours schedule, which will run through Friday, Aug. 21.

Please take note of our hours:

• Monday through Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Thursday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Friday to Sunday: Closed