The Daily Bruin

Good vision is essential for your overall well-being, supporting cognitive function, mental clarity, and even physical comfort. Clear eyesight helps reduce strain, improve focus, and maintain good posture, preventing headaches and muscle tension. It also keeps the brain engaged, strengthening neural connections and promoting long-term cognitive health.

Do you spend hours in front of a computer, phone, or TV? Give your eyes a break and protect them from digital strain with the simple and effective 20-20-20 rule. All you have to do is look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. See more tips for better eye health here.

Need to access your Providence vision plan? Here is your resource. By taking care of your eyes, you’re not just protecting your sight – you’re investing in your overall health and well-being.

Our university chapel is a sacred space for worship and quiet reflection. To better serve your spiritual needs, we want to ensure it is open for personal prayer and reflection at convenient times during the week.

To help us determine the best times to open the chapel, use this form to select the hours of your choice. We will use your feedback to help determine the schedule for open chapel hours this semester. Thank you!

Starting Monday, Sept. 1, the Bruin Community Pantry will be open during the following hours:

Grab and go only

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pantry

• Mondays, 1 to 4 p.m.
• Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Fridays, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

For more information about the Bruin Community Pantry, please go to its website or contact Jere Witherspoon in the student life office at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.

The ARC opens in week two. To schedule an appointment, please click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. The schedule will be available on TracCloud starting Friday evening, Aug. 29.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at the_arc@georgefox.edu, stop by the office in the Murdock Library, or call us at 503-554-2449, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Join us at 10:50 a.m. today (Tuesday) for our Fall Academic Convocation Chapel in Bauman Auditorium.

President Baker will kick off the year as we celebrate 15 years of the Be Known promise! Join us and start the year off blessed as we worship together and welcome students to campus!

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Did you know this Friday, Aug. 29, is National College Colors Day? You know what that means! Time to break out your blue-and-gold Bruin gear and show your school spirit this Friday.

We encourage you to wear your school colors with pride – and that goes for both students and employees!

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:

• Andy Crouch: “Choosing spiritual formation in an age of AI”
• Tyler Staton: “Pursuing the quiet inner life in a distracted world”
• Megan Sullivan: “Faith-based frameworks for ethical AI”
• Plus, music by “The Brilliance”

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.

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 this Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 28-31. All shows begin at 8 p.m.

Welcome back to campus! The Office of Financial Aid is now located on the first floor of the Stevens building.

Our check-in desk is located on the back wall of Stevens, where you can check in to the Career & Academic Planning Center, financial aid, the registrar’s office, and the student accounts office.

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!

University Recreation is super excited to have all of you back! We want to inform you about the awesome GroupX fitness classes we are offering this fall semester.

• Employee-Only Functional Fitness: Mondays and Wednesdays at noon
• Pilates: Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
• Yoga: Tuesdays at 6:15 a.m. and Fridays at 2 p.m.
• Cycling: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
• Line Dancing: Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
• HIIT: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
• Power Cycle: Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
• Full Body Burn: Thursdays at 4 p.m.
• Circuit Training: Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Use this link to find all of these classes and more on IMLeagues. We can’t wait to see you guys in Hadlock this year!

The Hadlock Student Center hours have changed slightly since last school year. They are as follows:

• Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday: Noon to 10 p.m.

¿Hablas Español? It’s not too late to enroll into Spanish classes!

Whether you come from a Spanish-speaking home or studied Spanish for a couple years in high school, we have opportunities for you to develop your Spanish skills. And with our new Spanish minor, you can earn a Spanish minor with only four to eight classes. Check out the schedule for SPAN 201 and 301 and enroll today.

Even if you can’t enroll, we would love to hear from you and connect you with opportunities to speak Spanish. Email Susana Martinez at smartinez@georgefox.edu and start a conversation about practice and immersion opportunities here at George Fox.

Are you ready for the heat this week? This week will continue under the heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service for our area. We expect temperatures to remain in the mid to high 90s. 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 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.

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!

The Bruin Bookstore will be open between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. today (Friday) and tomorrow for Welcome Weekend. If you are picking up online orders, please have your ID and order number ready. We look forward to seeing you!

Whether you’re a new or returning student, living on campus or commuting, we encourage you to take some time to review the Student Handbook.

The handbook is an important resource that outlines the lifestyle standards, community policies, and other aspects of the George Fox community. The expectations within it help our community function in a way that reflects our Christ-centered mission.

You are responsible for reviewing and following all university policies. We hope you find this searchable handbook to be a helpful and informative tool. Be sure to check the section titled Policy Updates near the beginning to see what’s changed for the current academic year.

If you have any questions, please contact Mark Pothoff at mpothoff@georgefox.edu or Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu in the student life office.

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, and the hours will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28.

Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Reminder: The Hadlock Student Center will be closed today and tomorrow for all-staff training and orientation. We will be open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In order for our hundreds of new students to have a seamless move-in experience, we need extra cooperation from the staff, faculty and students already here tonight (Wednesday) through this Friday, Aug. 22.

• Staff and faculty: Please plan to park along the street or in the Bauman or Morse lots on Friday.
• Students: If your on-campus residence is Pennington, Edwards, Weesner Village, Hobson, Macy, Sutton, Le Shana, Gulley, Brandt or Newlin Hall, we need you to vacate the lots associated with these locations tonight and stay out of them on Friday Aug. 22.
• If you normally park in the Le Shana or Newlin Hall lots, please move your cars as close to Fulton Street as possible so that the areas in front of the buildings remain clear. You can also move your vehicles to the Bauman or Morse lots on Thursday evening.
• Everyone in the Pennington lot, lollipop area, Edwards or Weesner Village needs to move to the Bauman lot tonight. Please keep Sheridan Street clear for easier access for our incoming students.
• The lot in between the Roberts Center, Gulley and Brandt Halls must be vacated tonight as well. The Morse lot is also available for Friday.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 and view this parking brochure on the CPS website for lot locations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation to help make move-in day the best day ever for our new students!

To learn how to use FOX360 more effectively, you can schedule a 30-minute tutorial session with Jere Witherspoon.

Two options are available:

• Schedule a session with your department
• Schedule an individual tutorial at your office

To book a session, please use this link. If you have any questions, you can contact Jere directly at jwithers@georgefox.edu.