Ready to buy your first home? Homebuying 101 will cover everything from the pros and cons of homeownership to the buying process and how to prepare financially. Register now for the webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 9:30 a.m.
Still need some training on BruinBuy? Come join us for a training session in Canyon Commons this Monday, Sept. 15, between 9 and 11 a.m. If you plan to attend, please register here.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Embracing hearing health is a positive and proactive step toward a more vibrant and connected life. Our ability to hear is a cornerstone of how we engage with the world—it’s how we enjoy music, share laughter with loved ones, and feel safe and aware in our surroundings. By prioritizing our auditory wellness, we aren’t just protecting a physical sense; we’re investing in our mental and social vitality.
Research has shown that untreated hearing loss can increase cognitive load, forcing the brain to dedicate excessive energy to processing sound, which can lead to mental fatigue. This constant strain is a subtle but significant factor in emotional health, contributing to a sense of exhaustion and detachment that can lead to social withdrawal and, over time, a higher risk of depression. By cultivating a healthy relationship with sound, we are also safeguarding our mental resilience and our capacity for joy and connection.
Taking care of your hearing can be thought of as a “sound diet” that balances your exposure to noise. A simple way to remember this is by using the “Three D’s”:
To protect yourself, aim to keep the volume on personal listening devices to 50-60% of the maximum and take regular “sound vacations” or breaks from listening. Find out more about how to protect your hearing here, and for more tips on how to keep your ears safe visit this site.
Due to Serve Day, Mail Services will be closed until 1 p.m. today (Wednesday).
Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the big day – Serve Day – when all students and employees come together to serve surrounding communities.
Join us in Klages at 8 a.m. to pack a lunch and connect with others before attending our kickoff event at the stage in the quad near Pennington Hall at 9 a.m.
Both undergrads and employees should have received info with serve site information. Also, a general serve site quick reference guide can be found here. If you are still unable to locate your serve site team, meet us at the Serve Day info tables (see this map) Wednesday morning before 9 a.m.
Finally, as a reminder, employees should not park in the Hoover lot tomorrow so serve site partners and shuttles have somewhere to park for pick-up.
Let’s make this year’s Serve Day one to remember! If you have urgent updates or questions, please email serveday@georgefox.edu.
Still need some training on BruinBuy? Come join us for a training session in Canyon Commons this Monday, Sept. 15, between 9 and 11 a.m. If you plan to attend, please register here.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Now is a great time to get deals on apples and pears, as well as other fresh produce. As you are shopping around the farmland in our area, please consider donating a bag of apples, pears, potatoes, or any kind of produce to the Bruin Community Pantry.
You can drop off your donations during the pantry’s hours of operation:
Please contact Jere Witherspoon if you have any questions at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.
Here is a review of Bruin Bookstore hours for Sept. 15-28:
Thinking about your retirement goals but not sure where to start? This academic year, our dedicated retirement specialist from Nationwide, Phillip Carbajal, will be on campus each month for free, one-on-one consultations.
This is a great opportunity to get personalized advice and a deeper understanding of your retirement plan. You can ask any question, big or small, and get confidential help on a variety of topics, including checking if you’re on track, understanding your investment options, and ensuring you’re doing everything you can to prepare for the future.
We’ve heard great feedback from other employees who have found these sessions incredibly helpful for gaining clarity and confidence about their financial future.
Don’t miss out on this chance to get on track—be sure to sign up early for a spot! Find out more and sign up today.
George Fox parents: Join us on Thursday, Sept. 25, from noon to 12:45 p.m. for a virtual webinar featuring Providence’s Heather Guthrie, LCSW. We’ll discuss how to help children maintain balance as they continue adjusting to new schedules and transitions and provide tips on how to prepare them to navigate challenging situations they may encounter during the year.
Register today at this link. Email Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Tomorrow (Wednesday), Sept. 10, several campus buildings will experience a planned power outage as PGE replaces old utility poles. All work will be in the south block between Sheridan Street (east of River Street), Hancock Street (east of River Street) and Carlton Way (south of Sheridan Street).
Students in affected areas have been notified via email. The outage is scheduled to begin between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. PGE anticipates all work will be completed by 3 p.m.
Parking Information
To accommodate large PGE vehicles and ensure safety, we’re asking students, faculty and staff who park on Sheridan Street (east of River Street), Hancock Street (east of River Street) and Carlton Way (south of Sheridan Street) to move their vehicles to the Bauman parking lot on the day of the work. Once the work is completed and barriers are removed, the streets will reopen.
Sensitive Equipment
We recommend that you unplug electronics such as laptops, TVs or other sensitive devices in case of a power surge. Refrain from opening refrigerators during an outage to keep food cold.
Since many of you will be participating in the annual Serve Day, the power outage should not impact you. We appreciate your cooperation as PGE completes this essential maintenance.
The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours for Serve Day tomorrow (Wednesday). The building will be open in the morning from 6 to 8 a.m. and will reopen in the afternoon from 4 to 11 p.m.
The Office of Inclusive Excellence will be hosting monthly gatherings called Quake, inspired by the historic Quaker commitment to peace and justice interpersonally and on a societal level. These gatherings are designed to aid students and staff to be God’s agents of peace, to work for justice, and to demonstrate Christ’s love to a broken world.
We’re inviting students, faculty and staff to join us on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 3:30 p.m. in Hoover 207 for a free talk with counselor, speaker and George Fox graduate, Katie Wise.
Katie will share about the markers of healthy and unhealthy relationships, how to establish healthy boundaries, how to say “no,” and she’ll also talk about how to be vulnerable and how to name your own needs in a relationship.
Whether you’re dating, single, searching, or married, this discussion will help you level up and show up with confidence, knowing how to better honor yourself and others.
Feel free to contact Crystal McGowen with any questions at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu.
This Wednesday, Sept. 10, several campus buildings will experience a planned power outage as PGE replaces old utility poles. Students in affected areas have been notified via email. The outage is scheduled to begin between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. PGE anticipates all work will be completed by 3 p.m.
Affected Buildings
Parking Information
To accommodate large PGE vehicles and ensure safety, we’re asking students, faculty and staff who park on Sheridan Street (east of River Street), Hancock Street (east of River Street) and Carlton Way (south of Sheridan Street) to move their vehicles to the Bauman parking lot on the day of the work. Once the work is completed and barriers are removed, the streets will reopen.
Sensitive Equipment
We recommend that you unplug electronics such as laptops, TVs or other sensitive devices in case of a power surge. Refrain from opening refrigerators during an outage to keep food cold.
Since many will be participating in the annual Serve Day, the power outage should not impact you. We appreciate your cooperation as PGE completes this essential maintenance.
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Do you need a reset on your relationship to tech?
At Resonate 2025: Christian Wisdom in a Technological World, you’ll find a community dedicated to faithful living in a digital age, discovering new insights and practical ways of embracing virtual realities, without being consumed by them.
A combined conference and concert, the event is open to the public. We encourage George Fox students, faculty and staff to attend and share within their broader faith communities. Highlights include:
Join us Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27, as we behold Christianity’s unique, hopeful, and enriching vision of the good life. Get your ticket here.
Providence Health Plan members: Take advantage of your LifeBalance discounts. LifeBalance is offering your family a 10% tuition savings on care for children ages six weeks to 12 years at participating KinderCare Learning Centers and Champions before- and after-school sites nationwide. Learn more here.
If you have questions about additional LifeBalance offers, please contact the LifeBalance Member Services team at 888-754-5433 or info@LifeBalanceProgram.com.
The Work Safe, Be Well Bingo challenge continues! Today, we encourage you to watch this video to learn about the natural structural support of your hands, wrists and forearm muscles and how to align them for more strength and less stress.
Don’t forget to mark off the corresponding Bingo item and champion a healthier work approach! Report your Bingos via this Google Form. The more Bingos you submit the greater chance you have to win a prize!
Look for more helpful tips in The Daily Bruin this fall semester.
If your students use APA 7 formatting, invite them to join the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell. Students will learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105.
If you will be offering extra credit for attendance of the workshop, please let Heather Harney know as soon as possible.
Email Heather at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
A concert and a conference, Resonate 2025, set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27, has something for everyone!
Guest speakers Andy Crouch, Tyler Staton, and Notre Dame’s Meghan Sullivan headline this year’s event, “Christian Wisdom in a Technological World,” which presents a unique, hopeful and helpful vision of how to live within new virtual realities, without being consumed by them. The event kicks off with an evening of worship in the George Fox Chapel framed by the profound music of The Brilliance.
Students are encouraged to volunteer and attend for free. Employees and alumni can purchase discounted tickets here. The event is open to the public. Feel free to share widely!
The history and politics and mathematics and data analytics departments are partnering to bring a screening of the documentary film Counted Out to campus. The film explores the importance of numerical literacy in our data-driven world through personal stories and interviews with experts. Watch this trailer to learn more.
There is a pre-screening option exclusively for faculty and staff wishing to see it before we have our main screening open to students and the Newberg community. The pre-screening will be on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105 (please RSVP by emailing Aaron or Sarah).
The public screening will be on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Both screenings are free, but you need to reserve a seat for the public screening by requesting a ticket here.
If you have questions, please reach out to Sarah Kerrigan at skerrigan@georgefox.edu or Aaron Stuvland at astuvland@georgefox.edu.
