The Daily Bruin

Join us on Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. for the inaugural, virtual information meeting for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program.

Meet Director Dr. April Phillips via Zoom to learn about this flexible/hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The first cohort will begin in the fall of 2027. Register here and contact Ty Sohlman at tsohlman@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The marketing communications office is looking for kids of all ages to be in a video this summer, and we would love to have your families participate!

The video will highlight teachers and the important work they do in our communities. We need kids – from kindergarten through high school – to help bring the scenes to life. The video shoots will take place at schools in the Newberg area in late July and August.

If your children are interested in being “stars” in this video and helping us celebrate the amazing work that teachers do, please sign up today! 

It’s that time again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus.

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff?

Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox community is welcome to attend the annual sessions of the Northwest Yearly Meeting, beginning this Sunday, July 19, and continuing through Wednesday morning. All are welcome. If you have any questions, contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Especially of interest will be the evening sessions (Monday and Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons), where President Robin Baker will be the speaker, and the afternoon workshops.

Following is the workshops schedule:

Monday, July 20, at 1:30 p.m.

• Workshop 1: “Sending and Serving Around the Globe: Workers for the Harvest,” featuring Kathi Perry (EFM missionary) and other guests (Ross, Room 140)
• Workshop 2: “Reaching and Teaching Young Adults in an AI World,” led by Travis and Sarah Pickell (Ross, Room 141)
• Workshop 3: “Practical Peacemaking for Today: Biblical Conflict Resolution,” led by Scott Morin (Ross, Room 208 – choir room)

Tuesday, July 21, at 1:30 p.m.

• Workshop 4: “Evangelism – Stories and Strategies in Northwest Yearly Meeting,” led by Alan Weinacht and guests (Ross, Room 140)
• Workshop 5: “Trusting God in an Uncertain World: Financial and Estate Planning for Today (and Tomorrow),” led by Craig Foor and Steve Bustos (Everence Representatives), (Ross, Room 141)
• Workshop 6: “Developing Leaders Who Make a Difference,” led by Robin Baker, president, George Fox University (Ross, Room 208 – choir room)

Please take five minutes to complete this anonymous survey to help us provide the best service to our clients at the Bruin Community Pantry. When you do so, you’ll be entered into a drawing for one of four $50 gift cards to Grocery Outlet!

Please make sure you click on the link at the end of the survey to type in your email to be entered into the drawing. This survey will be open from now through August. Recipients of the gift cards will be notified the first week of September.

Questions? Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Join us on the quad today (Wednesday) from 3 to 5 p.m. for our Summer Family Wellness Day!

It’s the perfect opportunity to take a break, wrap up your workday, and celebrate Wellness Wednesday with your family, colleagues, and student employees. We’ll have cooling stations to keep everyone cool while you enjoy Kona Ice, Gooseberry Acai bowls, lawn games, and crafts – plus a bounce house, scavenger hunt, and prize raffle for the kids!

Drop by to connect with local vendors and end your day on a refreshing note. See you there!

Join Bon Appetit for lunch this week! Today through Thursday you are invited to build your own flatbread pizza at the Bridge Cafe, or join us in the main dining room between noon and 1 p.m.

See the full menu at georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

Are you dreaming of owning your own home, or simply wondering what it takes to get there?

If so, you and your family are invited to attend a free Homebuyer Education Seminar on Wednesday, July 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Friendsview Retirement Community’s Sutton Community Room in Newberg.

Whether homeownership is a near-term goal or a down-the-road dream, this interactive evening is designed for both first-time and repeat buyers to bust common myths, explore loan options, and map out a clear path forward.

You will have the unique opportunity to connect one-on-one with trusted industry professionals – including financial planners, credit repair specialists, mortgage lenders, and realtors – to get your specific questions answered and build a personalized roadmap.

The event is completely free for our employees and their families, but an online registration is required to secure your tickets, so please click this Eventbrite link to RSVP today!

We are continuing with our AI Workshops in July. Bring your laptop and your ideas to develop and refine Gemini prompts for use in customized Gems, Workspace Studio, NotebookLM and more.

What do you want to learn more about? Let us know here. Please remember that using Gemini AI through your George Fox account is essential for ensuring data security and data protection.

Here are details on the sessions:

• When: Tuesdays (come and go from noon to 1:30 p.m.)
• Dates: July 14, July 21, July 28
• Where: Stevens 209

For more tips and resources, visit our George Fox IT: AI website or contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting the Bruin Bound Summer Social event tomorrow (Friday) for the newest incoming fall class!

With around 400 visitors expected on campus, we are asking employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving Friday morning at 9 a.m. and will fill the main campus parking lots.
• Students will spend most of their time on the quad for games and food. You may see students in various buildings for the “Find Your Major” portion of the event.

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Missy Downs at 503-554-2247.

Don’t forget: Our annual Summer Family Wellness Day is happening next Wednesday, July 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. It’s the perfect way to step away, wrap up the workday, and end the afternoon on a sunny and positive note.

Whether you drop by solo, walk over with a colleague, or bring your spouse and kids, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun and take time to recharge together.

You can look forward to refreshing treats from Kona Ice and Gooseberry Acai, along with a variety of activities and great wellness resources. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with your colleagues, families, and local health vendors – or simply sit back and relax. Plus, we’ll have special activities and prizes lined up for kids of all ages, so bring the family along and enjoy!

Be sure to save the event to your calendar so you don’t miss out! 

It’s that time again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus.

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff?

Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Building resilience means learning to adapt, recover, and move forward with greater strength – and our Employee Assistance Program is here to support you every step of the way.

• Personal counseling provides a safe space to process setbacks, manage stress, and develop the coping strategies that help you rise stronger after life’s challenges.
• Resilience coaching helps you identify personal strengths, reframe setbacks, and build practical strategies for moving forward after life’s challenges.
• On-demand learning and digital resources offer webinars, tip sheets, and self-guided tools focused on stress management, emotional agility, and building lasting resilience.

Everyday assistance starts here or by calling 1-800-433-2320 or writing info@canopywell.com.

Bring your laptop to receive hands-on assistance and have your AI-related questions answered in a collaborative environment at Gemini AI workshops each Tuesday this month.

Bring your ideas to develop and refine Gemini prompts for use in customized Gems, Workspace Studio, NotebookLM and more. Fill out this form to let us know what you want to learn more about.

Please remember that utilizing Gemini through your George Fox account is essential for ensuring data security and data protection.

Here are details on our workshops:

• When: Tuesdays (come and go from noon to 1:30 p.m.)
• Dates: July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28
• Where: Stevens 209

For more tips and resources, visit our George Fox IT: AI website, or contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Bon Appetit has recently made a few small updates to CaterTrax. When placing an order, you may notice a new campus menu has been added. This is the same internal menu you’ve always used.

The menu displayed on the main homepage is our external menu, intended for off-site events. Please don’t be alarmed if you notice slightly higher prices on that menu.

If you need access to the internal campus menu, please reach out to us and we’ll be happy to add you. If you only use CaterTrax to purchase our VIP Meal Plan, don’t worry – we’ve kept that option on the main homepage for your convenience.

As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at catering@georgefox.edu.

Thank you to everyone who has submitted their Concur reports. Because approved Concur reports are posted automatically, any reports submitted and approved between July 1 and July 10 will initially be posted to FY27.

To ensure your expenses hit the correct fiscal year, please note the following deadlines:

• Split June and July Transactions: Do not include July 2026 transactions on your final June 2026 report. June and July transactions must be split into separate reports.
• Submit by July 3: All Concur reports containing June 2026 expenses (Visa and/or expense reimbursements) must have been submitted to your approver.
• Approved by July 10 (Final Cutoff): Remind your supervisor or designated approver to officially approve your report by this date. Reports fully approved by July 10 will be manually adjusted back to FY26 shortly after the deadline.
• After July 10: Any reports missing final approvals after this date will remain in FY27.

If you have questions, please contact Kathi Becker at 503-554-2166 or kbecker@georgefox.edu.

The university’s offices will be closed on the Newberg and Portland Center campuses tomorrow (Friday) to observe the Independence Day holiday.

Know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please complete this form with the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking the time to share these stories with us!