The Daily Bruin

Please join us for our biannual Balance and Strength exercise class, led by George Fox’s physical therapy students. It begins next Friday, Sept. 18, at 11:30 a.m. at the George Fox Medical Sciences Building!

We are looking for a few extra people to join the class, which consists of students leading participants through balance and simple strengthening exercises to decrease fall risk and improve strength for general health.

Classes generally run each Friday throughout the fall semester (except Oct. 16), beginning with a screening to ensure you are appropriate for the class.

If you or anyone else you know might be interested, please contact our clinic at 503-554-2479 or physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu. Thank you, and we look forward to having you!

Serve Day is just a few days away! We’re excited for a great day of serving alongside one another on Wednesday, Sept. 16. You will receive communication today regarding your team number, serve site and additional details.

Here is a look at the schedule for the day: 

• 8 a.m.: Join us on the quad to pack a sack lunch. Lunch lines open at 8 a.m. and close at 9 a.m. Lunch is free for all participants.
• 9 a.m.: The kickoff ceremony on the quad begins, when you’ll meet with your site team at numbered stakes on the quad and get prepared for your day.
• 9:25 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Travel to and serve at your assigned site.
• 3-5 p.m.: Join us for a celebration on the quad 

A few additional reminders:

• Participation is required.
• Closed-toed shoes are a must.
• No location or transportation changes are allowed.
• Remember your water bottle, sunscreen, and any prescribed medications (e.g. EpiPen).
• Inform your team leader about your medications.

If you have any questions, contact serveday@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock is expanding its employee-only class lineup this semester! Join us on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. for our new Employee-Only Dance Class.

Weekly Fitness Schedule:

• Employee-Only Functional Fitness: Mondays and Wednesdays at noon
• Employee-Only Dance Class: Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
• Yoga (open to students and employees): Tuesdays at noon

To reserve your spot, log in or create an account on IMLeagues here.

The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for dedicated, food-loving volunteers to help nourish our students on Wednesdays throughout the semester.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prepare a Meal: Cook delicious, balanced meals for 20-plus community members once a week or whatever work best with your schedule.
• Plan & Create: Cook at home, then bring your meal to the pantry to serve students and community members during our hours of operation.
• Engage with Students: Students love visiting with George Fox staff.

If this opportunity sounds intriguing, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.

All are welcome to join in a time of Quaker open worship in the chapel today (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

This will be a quiet time of waiting before the Lord. Alternative chapel credit is available.

Afterwards, Paul Anderson will turn a page of the St. John’s Bible for those who are interested. Every Wednesday this term, Paul will showcase Volume 1 (Pentateuch), with interpretive comments being made on Genesis 1 (Creation) to Genesis 2-3 (Garden of Eden).

Building a grounded life often begins at home. Explore home ownership resources, financing guidance, and education programs designed to assist you in buying, keeping or enhancing your home.

To learn more, visit the university’s Wellness page.

Welcome our alumni and families back to campus in style! Our exclusive apparel for Homecoming and Family Weekend is available to order here until Friday, Sept. 11. This is a temporary, online-only opportunity, so don’t wait to grab your shirt or hat for the festivities.

The football game theme that weekend is “Blue Out,” so it’s the perfect opportunity to wear your new gear.

After the shop closes on Friday, Sept. 11, all orders will be produced and shipped straight to your door on Sept. 24, in time for Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 9–11.

Questions? Contact Britnee Ely at bely@georgefox.edu. 

Serve Day is a week away! We are excited for a great day of serving alongside one another as a George Fox community.

You will receive communication this week regarding your team number, serve site and additional details. Here is a look at the schedule for Serve Day on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

• 8 a.m.: Join us on the quad to pack a sack lunch. Lunch lines open at 8 a.m. and close at 9 a.m. Lunch is free for all participants.
• 9 a.m.: The kick-off ceremony on the quad begins! Meet with your site team at numbered stakes on the quad and get prepared for your day.
• 9:25 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Travel to and serve at your assigned site.
• 3 to 5 p.m.: Join us for a celebration on the quad.

A few additional reminders:

• Participation is required.
• Closed-toed shoes are a must.
• No location or transportation changes are allowed.
• Remember your water bottle, sunscreen, and any prescribed medications (e.g. EpiPen). Inform your Team Leader about your medications.

If you have any questions, contact serveday@georgefox.edu.

To help you navigate your path to retirement, we invite you to attend Nationwide’s complimentary virtual educational webinars hosted by local retirement specialists.

These interactive 45- to 60-minute sessions cover essential financial topics, including Social Security, living well in retirement, approaching retirement, and healthcare costs in retirement, leaving a legacy, navigating market volatility, and more.

To view the upcoming schedule and reserve your spot, visit the Teaching Webinars booking link today!

Whether you are aiming to buy your first home, sell, or refinance, the George Fox University Employee Homeownership Program is here to simplify the process and put money back in your pocket. Many participating employees save thousands of dollars off traditional loan and real estate fees through these exclusive benefits.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Sept. 23, and take advantage of these options:

• Information Webinar (noon): Discover key program perks, learn how to streamline your real estate journey, and calculate your potential savings.
• Private Consultation (1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.): Have specific scenario questions? Book a personalized, one-on-one session with a dedicated benefits advisor.

Don’t miss out on this valuable workplace benefit! Click here to register for the webinar or to book your private advisor consultation.

Have questions before registering? Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Join former Starbucks and Albertsons CEO Jim Donald and members of the George Fox MBA Advisory Board for an exclusive online conversation entitled “AI and Leadership—a Winning Combination.”

As AI tools become part of everyday workplace life, explore how trust, purpose and human intention shape leadership in an AI-enabled environment.

• Date: Monday, Sept. 21
• Time: 5:30 p.m. PDT
• Location: Online

Gain firsthand insight into George Fox’s reimagined, AI-integrated MBA program and participate in a live Q&A session. Register online here.

Questions? Contact Sean Aker, associate director of graduate admissions and MBA program admissions counselor, at saker@georgefox.edu.

All veterans – undergraduate, George Fox Digital, and graduate – are invited to the George Fox University Veterans’ Lunch at noon on Thursday, Sept. 10.

We will be meeting in the “president’s dining room.” When you enter Canyon Commons from the south entrance, you take the first hallway on your right and it’ll be the first door on your right.

We realize that schedules and geography may prevent you from coming. However, we wanted to let you know that you are welcome. Please do not feel that you need to be present the whole time. We are comfortable with you grabbing your food and going. There is no cost to attend.

Dr. Brian Snider will be moderating the introductions, welcome and conversation. 

Questions? Contact David Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference is seeking student and staff volunteers for shifts over its four-day run, from Thursday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Sept. 27.

The conference will host 250 international scholars and fans of C.S. Lewis’s writing, while also exploring the broader contributions of Inklings like J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy Sayers, and more. The conference is the largest C.S. Lewis gathering in the world, and a truly special biennial event on campus.

Volunteers receive free conference entry and a T-shirt. Please register here if interested!

Questions? Contact Twila LaMar at tlamar@georgefox.edu.

To enhance safety and accessibility on campus, the university has installed a new Evacu-Trac chair in the Medical Sciences Building. This specialized equipment allows for the quick and safe evacuation of individuals with mobility limitations down stairwells during an emergency.

If you work in the Medical Sciences Building, please attend a brief hands-on training session to learn how to operate the new equipment and assist students, colleagues, or guests in safely exiting the building if an emergency arises.

Training Details:

• Date: Wednesday, Sept. 9
• Time: 4:30 to 5 p.m.
• Location: Medical Sciences Building, third-floor west stair landing

Your participation helps us maintain a safe and supportive environment for everyone. We hope to see you there!

Contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu with any questions.

There are just three in-person tickets remaining for this year’s Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference, which marks the largest gathering of international Lewis scholars and fans in the world.

The conference is open to the public, so please feel free to share the registration link with family and friends, near and far. It will meet on the Newberg campus Sept. 24-27.

Unlimited online tickets are also available for purchase and viewing. George Fox staff and students have the option to attend for free, with the commitment to serving in a volunteer role. Volunteers can sign up here.

Questions? Contact Twila LaMar at tlamar@georgefox.edu.

Serve Day 2026 is on Wednesday, Sept. 16! As we are less than two weeks away, we are especially in need of more people to drive personal vehicles.

If you are willing to drive and not already scheduled to drive to a site, please email Megan Springer at mspringer@georgefox.edu. If you still have not completed your Serve Day survey, please do so as soon as possible here. 

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up for a serve site, to lead, or drive during this important day of community and service. 

Thanks again for modeling for our students the way to serve with passion both at George Fox and beyond!

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent survey! We received an incredible response, and your insights, candid feedback, and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

As promised, we randomly selected four participants to receive one of four gift cards to Grocery Outlet. The winners are: Elijah DeJong, Brooke Brown, Emily Kelly-Bernal and Ayden Stewart.

Each have been sent an email with instructions to receive their gift card. Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Do you have graduate or AOD students who could use help with writing projects or citations? Do they seem to be feeling overwhelmed and stressed?

Encourage them to make an appointment with the Virtual Learning Center (VLC) for writing and general academic support. Meetings might include talking about time management, reviewing an assignment, discussing citation styles, or talking through the body paragraphs of their paper. We offer Google Meet or asynchronous 50-minute appointments.

To schedule an appointment, students should go to the TracClould icon at the bottom left corner of their Canvas course menu.

Questions? Email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu or the VLC at vlc@georgefox.edu.

Let’s work together to help students succeed! The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is here to be a resource for students.

To make sure we’re ready to help, please let us know if you are assigning an ARC-required assignment or an extra credit opportunity. Knowing this helps us better prepare our consultants and anticipate an increase in student visits.

We also encourage you to send students our way for general support! We can assist them with:

• Writing: We can help students at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to putting the finishing touches on a paper.
• Academic Coaching: We can help students build crucial skills like effective time management and study strategies.

Your partnership makes a huge difference in helping us help students. Thank you for including us as a resource in your classes.

Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have a required assignment, would like to assign extra credit, or if you have questions.

Navigating Medicare doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you’re approaching retirement yourself or helping a parent or spouse figure out their options, expert help is on the way.

George Fox has partnered with SGIA Medicare Consulting to bring you exclusive, interactive virtual Medicare seminars. Bring your spouse, bring your parents, and get the clarity your whole family deserves—completely free!

What you’ll learn:

• Medicare Basics Demystified: Understand Parts A, B, C, and D without the confusing jargon.
• Smart Plan Comparison: Get a clear, unbiased breakdown of Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement plans.
• Timelines & Deadlines: Learn key enrollment windows so you avoid permanent financial penalties.
• Live Q&A: Get your personal, family-specific questions answered by trusted professionals in real time.

Click either of the links below to choose the session that fits your schedule:

Option 1: Tuesday, Sept. 22 | Noon
Option 2: Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 3 p.m.

Whether you need immediate coverage answers or just want a head start on planning for the future, don’t navigate it alone. Reserve a spot for you and your family members today!

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.