The Daily Bruin

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed all day on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 21-22, for an all-staff training and orientation.

The library is pleased to deliver library materials for faculty with offices on the Newberg campus. Library materials must be signed for by the faculty member or persons authorized to sign.

You can fill out the request form here.

Newberg faculty are invited to submit requests for fall semester course reserves. To place a request, please fill out and submit the reserve forms here.

If you have any questions, please contact coursereserves@georgefox.edu, or call Sarah Willhite at 503-554-2412.

IT is wrapping up its used computer sale today (Friday). iMacs, MacBooks, PC laptops, desktops, and Chromebooks are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Service Desk in the Stevens Center.

Please visit this website for more information.

Important Purchase Information

• All computers are sold “as is.” The IT department does not provide support, maintenance or updates for these machines, and cannot guarantee manufacturer parts availability.
• Payment by debit or credit card in person is required at the time of purchase.
• We are unable to hold computers.
• All computers have been factory reset and are running the highest operating system compatible with their hardware. These devices are best suited for web browsing, streaming and applications that do not require a newer operating system.

Included Accessories

• Laptops come with a power supply.
• iMacs & Mac Pros include a power cord, keyboard and mouse (while supplies last).
• All-in-ones and Z2 Minis include a power cord, keyboard and mouse (while supplies last).

If you have any questions, please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu. The current sale ends today, Aug. 15.

The Pennington, Stevens and Winters parking lots must be vacated by 5 p.m. this afternoon (Friday). The lots will be restriped Saturday and Sunday.

Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 for more information

Parking permit registration is now open. All employees need to register their vehicles for a new virtual permit.

Your previous permits are now obsolete and considered collectible memorabilia. Please go to your MyGFU homepage, select Campus Resources, then Vehicle Registration. You can register up to three vehicles under one permit.

Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email campussafety@georgefox.edu for more information.

Please note the Bruin Bookstore’s hours for next week. We will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

If you are picking up your online order, please have your order number ready (for example, “147800000*****”).

Thank you!

We are excited to kick-start another school year of serving with passion! Serve Day is Wednesday, Sept. 10, and we’re excited for everyone to go out and serve! All students and employees are expected to take part as we come together to serve our community.

If you are a new employee, please take a moment to complete this Serve Day form.

In our effort to be good stewards of our resources, we will be using the same Serve Day shirt design as last year. If you participated as a site leader, driver, or committee member last year, you would have received a shirt.

Please complete this form and let us know if you plan to reuse your shirt. If you need a new shirt, simply select “No” or do not fill out this form, and we will have a new shirt for you!

If you have questions, please email serveday@georgefox.edu.

We’re excited to announce the return of Wellness Wednesdays, and we’re kicking things off today!

Are you looking to improve your health and well-being, or simply find new ways to stay active? Check out this free resource available to everyone through Providence Basecamp! They offer a wide variety of online or in-person fitness and wellness classes, from yoga and HIIT to mindfulness and nutrition.

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there’s something for everyone, designed to help you move more, feel better, and live a healthier life. Many classes are led by experienced instructors and can be accessed conveniently from your home.

Beyond just classes, Providence Basecamp also provides valuable articles, videos, and tools to support your overall well-being, all at no cost to you. This is a wonderful opportunity to prioritize your health, reduce stress, and explore new activities.

We encourage you to visit their website to explore the full range of offerings and take advantage of these great and free resources designed to help you thrive.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2025 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 15 through Oct. 31). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes.

This fall, our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom. Groups led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be SPIL-credit eligible in order to encourage students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community.

To sign up, please fill out this form by Monday, Aug. 18. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

Are you a fan of C.S. Lewis and the Inklings? Were you aware that George Fox is the academic home of the Portland C.S. Lewis Society, the world’s second-oldest Lewis society and the oldest that continues to meet in person?

If it’s of interest, feel free to join us! We now have three chapters, with weekly meetings in Newberg, biweekly in Salem, and monthly in Beaverton. The society was founded in 1972 and has been affiliated with George Fox since 2023.

The Newberg meetings will return on Wednesday, Sept. 3, after taking a summer hiatus, examining two new books, God in the Dock and The Four Loves.

If you have any questions, visit the website or contact Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.

Experience Shakespeare’s madcap farce like never before in our breathless 80-minute production of The Comedy of Errors.

Performed in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater, this production features George Fox students, staff, alumni and community professionals. Enjoy an evening of hilarious slapstick humor as two sets of twins turn a Mediterranean town upside down through narrow escapes, mistaken identities, and an abundance of errors.

Patrons are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs for seating during the performance. One free ticket is available for each George Fox student (Wednesday or Thursday shows only) and staff member (any performance). Use your georgefox.edu email address when checking out online at the box office.

Shows run Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21; Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-24; and Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 28-31. All shows begin at 8 p.m.

We’re excited to announce that the Bruin Discounts webpage is now live!

Bruin Discounts is a program where local businesses generously offer exclusive discounts to members of the George Fox community. These offers are our way of saying thank you to you – and a way for us to support and strengthen our ties with Newberg’s local businesses.

Letters were sent to businesses a few weeks ago, and we are still receiving replies; those will be added as they come in. You can now view available discounts here.

Following are the policies for using Bruin Discounts:

• Only one use per visit is allowed.
• Discounts cannot be combined with other sales or promotions.
• You must present your George Fox ID card to redeem the discount.
• The employee or student must be present at the time of purchase.
• Spouses or family members may not redeem the discount on their own.

We encourage you to frequent and thank these local businesses for their generosity and for supporting our George Fox community.

Do you know of a business that would like to join? They can submit their offer using this form.

Thank you for being part of the George Fox community and helping us build strong local relationships!

Ready to sell your home and want to ensure you get top dollar? Don’t miss Canopy’s essential video, “10 Tips to Getting the Most Money When Selling Your Home.”

We reveal expert strategies to maximize your profit, from smart staging techniques to navigating negotiations. Discover how Canopy can further boost your financial gains by significantly reducing real estate commissions and minimizing closing costs.

Get the guidance you need to make informed decisions and truly capitalize on your sale. Even if you are not currently selling your home, this is great information to know.

Call Canopy at 1-800-433-2320 to get started with their Advantage Home Plus Program.

The Bridge Cafe will be closed today (Monday) for Bon Appetit’s staff meeting. We will return to service tomorrow, opening at 9 a.m. As more students are returning to campus, we will start expanding our hours.

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

We want to highlight a valuable benefit available to everyone on the Providence Health Plan: the Behavioral Health Concierge service. This free and confidential program makes it easier than ever to get support.

You can get same-day or next-day appointments for telebehavioral health consultations with licensed professionals – from anywhere and on your own schedule. The service is available daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Your well-being matters, and we want to ensure you have the resources to support it. To get started, please visit this link.

We are pleased to announce a new series of complimentary webinars offered by Nationwide, designed to help you plan and prepare for a successful retirement. These informative sessions are an excellent opportunity to increase your knowledge of key financial topics.

The first webinar is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28, and will focus on credit, debt and budgeting. You’ll learn more about personal finance, how to manage debt, and discover small, impactful changes you can make to improve your future financial wellness. Sign up here.

We encourage you to take advantage of these valuable resources. You can find more information about all webinars here.

Please register if you’re interested in attending additional BruinBuy training sessions.

These sessions are designed to help you get the most out of BruinBuy, answer your questions, and build confidence in using the system.

We look forward to supporting you! If you have any questions, contact Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Summer Visit Day on campus today (Friday). With around 350 visitors expected on campus, we’re asking George Fox students and 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 (specifically Stevens and Hoover lots). Guests will be arriving on campus this morning at 8:30 a.m. and will fill the main campus parking lots.
• All visitors will take a campus tour at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., so please be mindful of guests walking through the main buildings on campus.

If you have any questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

The beginning of next week, Newberg temperatures are expected to be in the mid- to high-90s. While we all love a beautiful summer day, high temperatures bring the risk of heat-related illnesses. 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 have a great week!