The Daily Bruin

We’re happy to announce that MyGFU is getting a major upgrade and a new name. The existing user interface will be replaced with a new, responsive design with a student experience that is mobile-device friendly.

Following the upgrade, the site will be known as MyGeorgeFox and be accessible at https://my.georgefox.edu. To facilitate these changes, the system will be unavailable beginning Friday evening, Aug. 2, and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 3.

Please contact the Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu or ext. 2569) with any questions.

Want to walk with George Fox University in the Old Fashioned Festival parade this Saturday, July 27?

George Fox is looking for students, employees and their families to walk alongside the George Fox-sponsored cement truck and Ford truck while handing out candy and stickers. We have 10 free T-shirts left for volunteers to wear in the parade.

Anyone is welcome, and if you do not receive a T-shirt and still want to walk, wear George Fox gear or a navy blue shirt. Meet-up will be in the back of Edwards Elementary in the old Renne Field (8th Street) at 8:30 a.m. on July 27. We are the 12th spot in the parade and should move through the parade streets rather quickly.

Please email Missy Downs mdowns@georgefox.edu to sign up.

No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement – a session with TIAA representative Eric Proctor can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

• Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
• Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
• How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

Eric will be on campus Aug. 13-15 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day, with sessions scheduled in Hoover 104. RSVP today, as space is limited. Register by visiting this link or calling 800-732-8353 on weekdays, between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). We look forward to working with you!

Contact Kara Holcombe (kholcombe@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Join us for roped climbing open hours from 4:30 to 6 p.m. today (Tuesday) and next Tuesday, July 30.

Haven’t been belay certified? No problem! Hadlock Student Center staff will be available to belay participants who have been cleared through a climbing-wall orientation. Climbing-wall orientations are also offered at 5 p.m. both days, and sign-ups are available on IMleagues.com.

Questions? Email us at studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life invites you to consider volunteering in some way this fall. Here are a few ways you may do so.

Life Group Leader: We are looking for post-college Life Group leaders for our eight-week Fall Life Groups (the weeks of Sept. 16 to Nov. 8.).

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 at the time and location of your choosing. Participants will select the group they wish to participate in based on the details that leaders provide.

Groups are encouraged to use one of three curriculum options recommended by our office that parallel other themes that are being explored in chapel. We welcome our employees, alumni, family members of George Fox employees and students, and members of our wonderful local churches to consider leading a group as well.

Our fall leader meeting will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 5, from noon to 1:30 p.m., and lunch will be provided. For more information and to sign up, visit our webpage. 

Prayer Network: As you may know, George Fox has a prayer team of employees committed to praying for students and their specific prayer requests, which is offered through the Office for Spiritual Life. This year, the prayer network will once again be facilitated by Lecia Retter.

If you would like to be a part of this prayer team, you will receive weekly emails with prayer requests from our undergraduate and graduate students. If you would like to join this team, or would like more information about it, please contact Lecia at lretter@georgefox.edu.

Employee Meal Train Pool: There are times when the Office for Spiritual Life may be coordinating meals for an employee or student experiencing loss, illness, or welcoming a new child. If you would be willing to bring a meal to a George Fox employee or student if the need presented itself, please fill out this form.

Questions can be directed to spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Make plans to join your colleagues at the all-employee meeting this Thursday, July 25. We’ll be meeting in Canyon Commons from 3 to 5 p.m. (with live streaming in PDS 160). Please note the slightly earlier start time.

Bon Appetit is looking for dishwashers, cooks, servers and caterers! If you have a positive attitude and a love for food, you may be interested in joining our team.

Are you looking for a job in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

We have flexible schedules for servers, cooks, dishwashers and on our catering team. Stop by Canyon Commons and talk to a manager today! Know of someone interested in a job? Pass this along; we’d love to talk to them, too!

Write Jason Rosvall (jason.rosvall@cafebonappetit.com) for more information.

July 20-25: Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends (NWYM) is holding its annual church conference. This is the longest-running summer conference at George Fox. The NWYM is a community of evangelical Friends churches who join together in worship and service to impact society through love in action. They utilize the art office located in Ross as their headquarters while they are on campus.

July 22-27: The SIMIODE math conference, hosted by our own Corban Harwood, brings mathematics professors from across the country to sharpen skills and collaborate on complex equations and practices.

July 22-25: Our new head women’s coach, Michael Coppolino, is hosting a Bruin Basketball Academy camp in Wheeler for elementary and middle school kids to improve their basketball skills.  

July 22-26: The Bruin baseball program is hosting a day camp on Morse Field. 

July 26-28: The Chinese Evangelical Church retreat arrives for its annual church retreat on Friday, July 24. Several Chinese churches from Oregon and Washington gather together each summer to worship together and share what God is doing in and through their congregations.

Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, July 20-25
This annual church conference is the longest-running summer conference at George Fox. The NWYM is a community of evangelical Friends churches who join together in worship and service to impact society through love in action. They utilize the art office located in Ross as their headquarters while on campus.

Chinese Evangelical Church Retreat, July 26-28
Several Chinese churches from Oregon and Washington gather together each summer to worship together and share what God is doing in and through their congregations.

Bruin Camp Nike-Sponsored Overnight Softball Camp, July 29-Aug. 3
George Fox softball coach Jessica Hollen is working for Nike U.S. Sports Camps to provide instruction in hitting, fielding, and base-running skills that enhance campers’ overall knowledge of the game. Camp is for grades 7-12.

No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement – a session with TIAA representative Eric Proctor can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

• Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
• Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
• How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

Eric will be on campus Aug. 13-15 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day, with sessions scheduled in Hoover 104. RSVP today, as space is limited. Register by visiting TIAA.org/schedulenow or calling 800-732-8353 on weekdays, between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). We look forward to working with you!

Contact Kara Holcombe (kholcombe@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The vehicle registration portal opens up today (Monday, July 22) on MyGFU for sophomores to register their vehicles for residential parking permits! Be sure to have your DMV registration slip in front of you, as you will need some of that information in order to register.

Freshmen need to fill out the parking permit application form located on the Campus Public Safety website (beginning July 1) if they are going to be living on campus. If your application is approved, you will be sent a link where you can register.

The portal is currently open for commuters and graduate students.

Questions? Call our office at 503-554-2090 during business hours, or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

Employees: Please pass this information along to students you know.

Make plans to join your colleagues at the all-employee meeting on Thursday, July 25. We’ll be meeting in Canyon Commons from 3:30 to 5 p.m. (with live streaming in PDS 160).

Have a shout-out you’d like to give to a colleague for recent work they’ve done? Share it at this link!

Bon Appetit is putting a summer twist on lunch this week by allowing you to create your own picnic!

We’ll have a choice of sandwiches, sides, dessert and a beverage all ready for you to grab and go or enjoy in the Bruin Den. It’s available all week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the cost is only $7.25.

Join us to learn how you can stay healthy and save money with MedSavvy!

MedSavvy keeps you in-the-know with information about how well medications work and how much they cost, so you can find better treatment options for you and your family. All the information comes from a team of specially trained, licensed pharmacists, so you know it is information you can trust.

Join us in the Roberts Center’s Room 101 tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10 a.m. for a launch-and-learn coffee break with Janet Bronson from MedSavvy!

During this event, you will learn how to:

• Virtually manage medications for yourself and loved ones
• Stay up-to-date on the effectiveness, safety and cost of your medication
• Receive relevant safety and cost-savings alerts about your medications, direct from MedSavvy pharmacists
• Shop nearby pharmacies to see if you could save money on your medication
• Get your questions answered by a licensed pharmacist

Sign up today, as space is limited. You can do so at this link.

How do I register with MedSavvy?

1. Directly Online

• On Regence insurance? Log onto your regence.com account and access MedSavvy from your member dashboard.
• Not on Regence insurance? Go to MedSavvy.com and use registration code GOBRUINS (code can be shared with loved ones).

2. Mobile: Text GOBRUINS to 77417 to receive a customized registration link.

Want to walk with George Fox University in the Old Fashioned Festival parade on the morning of Saturday, July 27? The MarCom office is looking for students, employees and their families to walk alongside some George Fox-sponsored vehicles while handing out candy, stickers and social media cards.

We are looking for around 50 people to sign up to volunteer in the parade; the first 25 will receive a free George Fox T-shirt to wear during the parade!

Please email Missy Downs (mdowns@georgefox.edu) to sign up or to get time and location details.

There are only five weeks left of summer, so take advantage of the rental center located in the Hadlock Student Center and get outside. We have anything you might need for getting out on the water (kayaks and paddleboards) or camping (tents, sleeping bags, stoves, hammocks, ice chests, etc.) at very reasonable prices. 

For more information or to make a reservation, visit our rental website.

Questions? Email studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement – a session with TIAA representative Eric Proctor can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

• Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
• Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
• How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

Eric will be on campus Aug. 13-15 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day, with sessions scheduled in Hoover 104. RSVP today, as space is limited. Register by visiting TIAA.org/schedulenow or calling 800-732-8353 on weekdays, between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). We look forward to working with you!

Contact Kara Holcombe (kholcombe@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Join us for roped climbing open hours from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, and Tuesday, July 30.

Haven’t been belay certified? No problem! Hadlock Student Center staff will be available to belay participants who have been cleared through a climbing-wall orientation. Climbing-wall orientations are also offered at 5 p.m. both days, and sign-ups are available on IMleagues.com.

Questions? Email us at studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

Join us to learn how you can stay healthy and save money with MedSavvy!

MedSavvy keeps you in-the-know with information about how well medications work and how much they cost, so you can find better treatment options for you and your family. All the information comes from a team of specially trained, licensed pharmacists, so you know it is information you can trust.

Join us in the Roberts Center’s Room 101 on Tuesday, July 23, at 10 a.m. for a launch-and-learn coffee break with Janet Bronson from MedSavvy!

During this event, you will learn how to:

• Virtually manage medications for yourself and loved ones
• Stay up-to-date on the effectiveness, safety and cost of your medication
• Receive relevant safety and cost-savings alerts about your medications, direct from MedSavvy pharmacists
• Shop nearby pharmacies to see if you could save money on your medication
• Get your questions answered by a licensed pharmacist

Sign up today, as space is limited. You can do so at this link.

How do I register with MedSavvy?

1. Directly Online

• On Regence insurance? Log onto your regence.com account and access MedSavvy from your member dashboard.
• Not on Regence insurance? Go to MedSavvy.com and use registration code GOBRUINS (code can be shared with loved ones).

2. Mobile: Text GOBRUINS to 77417 to receive a customized registration link.

The university community is invited to join Plant Services as we gather to celebrate the custodial employees who have worked so hard for us over the years and will be leaving us this month.

Please join us anytime between 10 and 11:30 a.m. today (Thursday) in the Thomas Center’s break room (please note location change). Pastries and coffee will be served.

If you would like to write an encouraging note to the custodial staff, stop by the Information Desk in the Stevens Center. There is a box for each employee affected, and includes their former areas of responsibility.

If you have questions, contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu).

See you there!