The Daily Bruin

Join us this Wednesday, Sept. 10, as we engage in our annual Serve Day! All students and employees are expected to take part as we come together to serve surrounding communities.

Join us in Klages at 8 a.m. (note updated time) to pack lunches, connect with others, and kick off this meaningful day. We will host our kickoff event in the quad near Pennington Hall at 9 a.m.

Undergrads should watch for a text message on Monday morning for their serve site placement; employees should have already received an email with serve site information. We are not using the Helper-Helper app for serve site placement info this year.

Finally, employees, please do not park in the Hoover lot on Sept. 10 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 questions, please email serveday@georgefox.edu.

Bruinpalooza, our annual Homecoming party on the quad, is happening on Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon to 3 p.m.! 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 the big event. To find out more details and sign up, please fill out this form by Thursday, Sept. 12.

Reach out to Kelton Hedstrom in the alumni relations office at khedstrom@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2120 with any questions.

Join us next Wednesday, Sept. 10, as we engage in our annual Serve Day! All students and employees are expected to take part as we come together to serve surrounding communities. Join us on the quad before 9 a.m. to pack lunches, connect with others, and kick off this meaningful day.

Employees, please do not park in the Hoover lot on Sept. 10 so serve site partners and shuttles have somewhere to park for pick-up.

You should have received an email with all the details about your assigned serve site. Be sure to log in to Helper Helper to check your assignment.

Let’s make this year’s Serve Day one to remember! If you have questions, please email serveday@georgefox.edu.

The “Work Safe, Be Well” initiative is going on for the whole month of September! Our Wellness and Safety Committees have teamed up to bring you a digital Bingo challenge featuring activities like ergonomic self-assessments, Safety in Motion videos, and healthy wellness habits. Complete a Bingo for the chance to win prizes.

This week, we are focusing on leveraging and positioning: we encourage you to improve your leverage by making small changes in technique. Learn more about The Position Elbows Closer™ technique to help protect your shoulders and back during everyday tasks.

Make sure to complete the related Bingo item and report your Bingos on this Google Form. Although the Bingo will close at the end of the month, we will continue sharing helpful safety and wellness tips in The Daily Bruin this fall semester.

Questions? Contact us at bewell@georgefox.edu.

Access to The New York Times expires after one year, and many people set up their accounts in the fall. To extend your access for another year, go here. See our guide for more information.

Contact researchhelp@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Department of Human Services representatives will be on-site at the Bruin Community Pantry to assist folks with signing up for food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits).

No appointment is required. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Thursday, Sept. 11, and Thursday, Sept. 25. Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Do you long for time and space to be still and experience Christ’s presence with others? All are welcome to join Quaker worship in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays this semester.

Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Heads up! Keep an eye on your inbox for an important email about upcoming monthly security updates and how to spot phishing emails. This information will help you keep your accounts and our university systems safe.

The email will include details on our monthly system updates and a few quick tips to help you avoid common scams like fake job offers, gift card requests, and other suspicious emails.

Please join us in chapel this morning (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. to hear a message from President Baker and to worship with our student chapel band! Everyone is welcome. See you there!

¿Quieres hablar Español? La Sobremesa is happening today (Tuesday) at noon in Armstrong House. Come to an informal, relaxed, weekly opportunity to speak, practice, and learn more Spanish. Find and get to know other people on campus who are interested and excited about learning and using languages. This event is open for faculty, staff and students.

If you have any questions, email smartinez@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there. ¡Hasta luego!

Life transitions, such as entering a committed partnership, expanding your family or planning for future milestones, often bring new financial considerations.

In an upcoming Canopy webinar, scheduled on both Sept. 9 and Sept. 18, we will help you explore strategies to align your finances with your values, prioritize what matters most, and design a plan that supports your unique goals and lifestyle today and in the future.

Reserve a seat here.

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!

Getting approved for a mortgage doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Discover what lenders look for, how to choose the best loan program, and what to do if you don’t think you qualify.

Join a webinar sponsored by our Employee Assistance Program. It is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18. Reserve your seat here today!

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Join a webinar focused on increasing awareness, learning how to support ourselves and others, and discovering how to access valuable community resources sponsored by our Employee Assistance Program.

Reserve your seat here. The event is set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17.

As part of our commitment to campus safety, we want to ensure all personal transportation devices, including bicycles, skateboards, and e-mobility devices, are used responsibly.

All devices must be operated respectfully on roads and sidewalks only, with operators yielding to pedestrians and using courteous communication when approaching. For everyone’s safety, all devices may not be ridden inside campus buildings, and riders should keep wheels on the ground at all times.

University policy supports the safe and respectful use of e-mobility devices around campus. E-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards should be ridden at slower speeds, especially in pedestrian-heavy areas.

To mitigate fire risks, indoor charging and storage of these devices are strictly prohibited in accordance with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue guidelines, institutional insurance requirements, and Oregon state law. Riding, storing, or charging these devices inside campus buildings is forbidden. Devices must not block fire exits, stairways, or emergency access areas and should be parked only at designated bike racks.

Remember, helmets and other safety gear are highly recommended. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in keeping our campus safe and accessible for all!

The first week of classes has begun! Here are some of the parking citation rules that will be enforced:

• Park in the lot designated by your permit. The parking map can be found online at this link.
• Do not park in neighborhoods surrounding campus unless you live there. If you live in one of the neighborhoods, stop by Campus Public Safety to get a Good Neighbor permit. There is no charge for the permit.
• Do not park in business parking lots as you are subject to being towed.
• Do not park in yellow or red zones.
• Do not park in handicap spaces unless you have a state issued handicap permit.
• Do not park against traffic.
• Do not park in reserved AC (Area Coordinator) spaces.
• Unregistered vehicles will be cited.

Citations will be issued to vehicles that are in violation of parking rules.

Please contact Campus Public Safety at campussafety@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2090 if you have any questions. See our website for additional information.

The university is celebrating its 26th year of Serve Day this year! In less than two weeks, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, every current undergraduate student, faculty and staff member will head out into the community to serve.

This is a great day to get connected with the greater community and launch another great year of service opportunities. Information regarding your site location will be sent via email ahead of Sept. 10.

Daytime classes will be canceled, and the university offices will be closed that day. We look forward to a great year of serving with passion!

If you have questions, please email serveday@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.

Have used clothing or kitchen supplies you no longer need? Please consider donating them to the Bruin Community Pantry! We’re happy to accept your items during our hours of operation, which you can find on our website. We are located in Lewis Apartment 1, at 1404 E. Sherman St.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The deadline to sign up for intramural sports is rapidly approaching! We are offering four different sports this season:

• Six vs. six volleyball (competitive and recreational leagues)
• Flag football
• Two vs. two pickleball
• Spikeball

The deadline to register on ImLeagues is Aug. 31 at midnight, except for flag football, for which the deadline is Aug. 30 at midnight.

We are also hosting a sand volleyball tournament this weekend! Grab some friends or join as a free agent before it’s too late!

Please contact Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.