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Numerade is a virtual learning platform specializing in STEM education. The system offers video lessons for selected textbook questions, custom video answers from educators, several study tools, and Ace, an AI tutor built on ChatGPT Plus. Although the textbooks are primarily for STEM subjects, Ace can be used for any subject.

Undergraduate students can create a free account by going to numerade.com, clicking “Sign up now,” and using their George Fox email address to create their account. The AI for Learning web page has guidance on appropriate use of AI to support student learning; more resources will be added in the near future.

All faculty currently have access to Numerade. If your STEM course textbook isn’t listed, let us know and we can request that it be added; other disciplines might be supported in the future. We are working with Numerade to refine their tools to further support our students’ learning.

Feel free to contact Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

The Leadership Chehalem Valley organization is seeking a George Fox representative to go through the program. Please let Wade Witherspoon know by the end of the week if you are interested. There is no cost to participate.

Limited to 20 individuals per year, Leadership Chehalem Valley is a two-year program that offers valuable leadership assessment and training, shows how communities are structured and how they work, and puts forth examples of community leadership and their stories.

The first year is comprised of full-day sessions scheduled once per month from September to May and cover topics that include:

• Leadership assessment and team building
• Local government
• Education
• Health and human services
• Business and industry
• State government
• Natural resources
• History and tourism
• Community service and leadership planning

The second year, participants become the leadership and steering committee with a view to improving the Leadership Chehalem Valley program.

Please email Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

Are you having a hard time navigating your health care? Seize the opportunity to get things clarified at the first of our exclusive quarterly Providence consultations!

Join us between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Canyon Commons to meet with a dedicated expert from the Providence team who is ready to provide you with personalized, one-on-one guidance. Whether you need help navigating your benefits, finding a provider or resolving a claim, this is your moment. Don’t miss out. Sign up now!

If you have questions, reach out to Miriam Lacy at mlacy@georgefox.edu.

Starting this week, the hours for the Bruin Community Pantry’s food bank are as follows:

• Mondays: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 5 to 6 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 3:30 to 5 p.m.
• Thursdays: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Fridays: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

These hours will change a bit throughout the week as we get our volunteer hours set up. Please refer to the hours on the pantry’s website, as they are updated when changes are made.

Please email Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Did you know this Friday, Aug. 30, is National College Colors Day? You know what that means! Time to break out your blue-and-gold Bruin gear and show your school spirit this Friday.

We encourage you to wear your school colors with pride – and that goes for both students and employees!

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters and sewists! The “Needle Nerds” will be hosting a Crafting Community Hour on Wednesdays in the Murdock Library from noon to 1 p.m. throughout the fall semester.

Bring your latest project; all small crafts and abilities are welcome! Email Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu with questions, or just check in with us during one of our open meetings.

Join us at 10:50 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) for our Fall Academic Convocation Chapel in Bauman Auditorium. Kevin Brewer, assistant professor of mathematics and winner of the 2023-24 Undergraduate Teacher of the Year award, will present the faculty address.

Come start the year off blessed as we worship together and welcome students to campus! Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Tickets are now available for the performing arts department’s outdoor production of The Pirates of Penzance, scheduled for seven performances in the amphitheater at the end of August.

This week’s shows will be on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 29-31, at 8 p.m.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting georgefox.edu/box-office. Additional tickets may be purchased on the site. Students may attend Thursday night’s performance for free; employees may use their free ticket for any of the shows.

When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own ticket.

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Class.georgefox.edu is a great resource for anyone needing to look up details on a class, including meeting times and location, teaching modality, enrollment limit and waitlist numbers, course description, instructor info and add/drop deadlines. Just click on a class to see all the details.

The university community is invited to attend an open house at the Bruin Community Pantry as we celebrate our fifth anniversary! Please come visit our new location in Lewis Apartment #1 (1404 E. Sherman St.). Cookies will be served!

Drop in anytime between 2 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Please visit georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for our updated hours for Welcome Weekend. You can also sign up for menu mail here, which will send you daily menus and events as well as cafe hours.

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 on Thursday evening, Aug. 22, and Friday, Aug. 23.

Staff and faculty: Please plan to park along the street, in the Bauman or Morse lot on Friday.

Students: If your on-campus residence is Pennington, Edwards, Weesner Village, Hobson, Macy, Sutton, Le Shana, Gulley, Brandt or Newlin halls, we need you to vacate the lots associated with these locations on Thursday morning and stay out of them on Friday.

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 lot.

Everyone who parks in the Pennington lot, lollipop area, Edwards or Weesner Village needs to move to the Morse lot (next to Plant Services/softball field) on Thursday morning. 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 on Thursday evening.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 and view the 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!

Hello Bruins! The bookstore has updated hours for this fall. We will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We’ll also be open this Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Welcome Weekend.

In-store order pick-up update: Please have your order number ready and available when picking up your online order.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Join us at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, for our Fall Academic Convocation Chapel in Bauman Auditorium. Kevin Brewer, assistant professor of mathematics and winner of the 2023-24 Undergraduate Teacher of the Year award, will present the faculty address.

Come start the year off blessed as we worship together and welcome students to campus! Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Volunteers are needed at the Bruin Community Pantry food bank starting Monday, Aug. 26!

We welcome George Fox students and employees to volunteer! This opportunity allows great connections with students and others in our community, and the new space in the Lewis 1 Apartment is warm and inviting. Some faculty members set up office hours during their shifts.

Volunteer requirements:

• Must be able to serve at the time slot that they choose for the entire semester. We do have substitutes available.
• Must be able to attend an orientation that lasts about 30 minutes.
• Volunteers are required to complete two training presentations (a total of 20 minutes).

If you are interested in volunteering at the food bank, please complete this form. If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at 503-554-2316.

For all employees (new and old) who would like training on the use of Concur or could benefit with a refresher, please contact Kathi Becker at kbecker@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2166 to schedule an appointment.

Bruinpalooza, our annual party on the quad during homecoming, is happening Saturday, Oct. 12! This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your department, have fun and engage with alumni, students, and others in our community.

We’d love for you to participate by hosting a booth at Bruinpalooza. To find out more details and sign up, please fill out this form by Thursday, Sept. 5.

Reach out to Britnee Ely in the Office of Alumni Relations at bely@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2110 with any questions.

Attend (or present a paper) at the upcoming Taylor Swift: The Voice of an Age Conference!

Are you a “Swiftie?” Are you interested (or confused) by Taylor Swift’s impact on pop culture? Do you love classic literature and pop music?

Join us on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, for our inaugural Eclectic Texts Conference (ETC) – Taylor Swift: The Voice of An Age, where we’ll discuss the literary and cultural impact of Taylor Swift in the wake of the ultra-successful Eras Tour.

• Registration is available now, for just $5!
• Registrants are encouraged to submit a paper for participation in one of our conference panels. For more information and instructions for submissions, visit our ETC web page (gfueng.link/Swift). Final submissions are due on Friday, Sept. 13.

Please spread the word to your fellow Swifties, and remember to register by Oct. 13! If you have any further questions, feel free to email gfu-english@georgefox.edu.

Secure your financial future by scheduling a free, one-on-one retirement consultation. In this session, you’ll work with an expert to define your retirement goals, create a customized plan, and receive guidance to keep you on track as you approach retirement.

Phillip Carbajal, our Nationwide retirement specialist, will be on-site for one-on-one meetings on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Hoover 102.

All retirement questions are welcome, so take the first step toward peace of mind and book your consultation today! There are still spots available.

You can also contact Phillip directly at 360-953-4841 or phillip.carbajal@nationwide.com to schedule in-person or virtual appointments.

Join us at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, for our Fall Academic Convocation Chapel in Bauman Auditorium. Kevin Brewer, assistant professor of mathematics and winner of the 2023-24 Undergraduate Teacher of the Year award, will present the faculty address.

Come start the year off blessed as we worship together and welcome students to campus! Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.