The Daily Bruin

Mark your calendars for our Summer Family Wellness Day on Wednesday, July 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the quad! This is a fantastic opportunity to relax, have fun, and connect with colleagues and their families.

We’ve planned a fantastic day filled with enjoyable and relaxing activities, including family fun with a bounce house, arts and crafts, and a family scavenger hunt offering chances to win raffle prizes.

You can also enjoy lawn games for some friendly competition, and learn about wellness resources and upcoming summer events at Fox and in the Newberg area. We will also serve a barbecue lunch, and everyone can enjoy free Kona Ice. Sign up today!

If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Committee at BeWell@georgefox.edu.

Gemini can now access info from multiple sources, starting with Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive and more! To ask Gemini to use a Google Workspace application, just go to gemini.google.com, type “@” in the Gemini prompt, and a list of supported applications will appear.

To try it, check out these example prompts:

• @Google Calendar When is the next all-employee meeting?
• @Gmail What are the most important of my recent unread messages?
• @Gmail Please suggest a reply to the email from the student expressing interest in the Applied AI Institute.

Learn more on our Google Site: George Fox AI Tools & Support. Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions!

Our campus is buzzing with activity as we tackle several important projects. For your safety and the efficiency of our operations, please be aware of and stay away from all marked work areas.

It is vital to give our crews and equipment plenty of room. Operators of large machinery may not always see pedestrians, and even your presence nearby can be a significant distraction, potentially leading to accidents. Do not enter or cross through active work zones, and please refrain from interrupting the crews.

For any inquiries about the work, the plant services office is ready to assist at 503-554-2010. Your understanding and cooperation in respecting these safety guidelines are greatly appreciated.

All university offices will be closed this Thursday, June 19, to observe the Juneteenth holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, although access to the 24/7 space will remain available.

Please join us in the Bridge Cafe for our weekly patio specials. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we will be cooking up specials out on the patio (when the weather is poor we will move indoors).

This week, our specials are:

• Tuesday: California burrito
• Wednesday: Orange chicken bowl
• Thursday: Closed for Juneteenth

If you have any questions, please email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Bookstore is hosting an end-of-season sale, marking items up to 50% off now through June 30. From jackets, vests and cardigans to flannel pajama bottoms and mugs, we have something for everyone. Check it out!

We are available online 24/7 and open in person from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Email Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

June is Men’s Health Month. By prioritizing prevention and making annual wellness visits a regular habit, men can lower the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental health, and enhance their quality of life.

Let’s take a proactive approach to wellness together, starting with a few Providence Health Plan tips below.

• Nearly 1 in 10 men experience some form of depression or anxiety, but fewer than half seek treatment. Your Providence Health Plan offers several options for visits, both in person and virtually. They also provide unique behavioral health concierge services, with virtual provider access typically within seven days. Check out all your choices here.
• About 50% of adult men in the U.S. have high blood pressure. This increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Prevention starts with a balanced diet, regular exercise, and stress management.
• Approximately 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime. Early detection is key. Staying on track with scheduled screenings is important for early diagnosis, treatment, and better outcomes.
• Nearly 18% of men in the U.S. have diabetes (diagnosed and undiagnosed). Whether you’ve had diabetes or are newly diagnosed, Providence’s Oregon Nutrition, Diabetes and Health Education Center offers knowledge and self-care skills necessary to live a healthy life.

Take the first step to better health today. Establish care with your Primary Care Provider (PCP). Don’t wait! It’s important to have someone who understands your health history and, if needed, can quickly arrange screenings or connect you to specialists.

Find a provider that works best for you by visiting this link.

In honor of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday this Thursday, the Intercultural Resource Center team would like to invite you to the IRC tomorrow (Tuesday) from noon to 1 p.m. for a quick 60-minute viewing of the documentary “Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom,” produced by Pastor Rasool Berry in partnership with Our Daily Bread.

As your schedules allow, we’d love to have you take your lunch break with us (we have multiple tables to sit around and a microwave for heating food!). Even if you can only come for some of the hour, we’d love to have you!

Please note that if you’re interested but don’t have the space in your schedule, you can find the documentary streaming on OPB as well as Our Daily Bread Media.

Happy viewing and happy Juneteenth from the Intercultural Life team! Contact Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The football staff is hosting its annual youth and middle school football camp this month. Here are the details:

• The youth camp is for kids entering grades K-5 and will be Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24-25.
• The middle school camp is for incoming sixth- through eighth-graders and will be Thursday and Friday, June 26-27.
• Each day of camp is from 9 a.m. to noon in Stoffer Stadium.
• Our staff will teach the basic drills and skills of football, have competitions for prizes, and all campers will receive a George Fox football T-shirt.

If you are an employee of George Fox, we want to invite your child to sign up for free. Email Hannah Boughton at hboughton22@georgefox.edu to receive this year’s camp discount code. Go Bruins!

Work is being done today (Tuesday) to replace components of the water system on campus.

Water components will be replaced in the buildings listed below starting at 8 a.m. The water will be shut off as crews work in the following buildings (listed in order of work):

• Le Shana Hall
• Newlin Hall
• Wheeler Sports Center – starting late morning or after lunch

When the work is finished, the water will be restored. Communication will be provided to the building monitors and area coordinators when the work is about to begin (water will be shut off to one building at a time). Please use restrooms and facilities in other buildings while the work is occurring.

Thank you for your patience as we continue updating critical components across campus.

Please join us in the Bridge Cafe for our weekly patio specials. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we will be cooking up specials out on the patio (when the weather is poor we will move indoors).

This week, our specials are:

• Tuesday: Honey chipotle chicken tacos
• Wednesday: Closed for University Day of Prayer
• Thursday: Grilled kielbasa on a bun

If you have any questions, please email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

All employees are invited to join us for a special worship gathering today (Tuesday) as we prepare our hearts for the university’s Day of Prayer tomorrow, a day set aside for university employees to use for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal. We will gather at 2 p.m. today in the chapel.

This worship gathering is an opportunity to pause together as a community, invite Christ into our work, and recognize our shared commitments to the Lord, to one another, and to our students.

We will have some handouts printed for you as you arrive, but you can also access them in this Google Drive if you’d like to access or print them at another time.

If you’re on or near the Newberg campus, please plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

Work is being done today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday) to replace components of the water system on campus.

Today, starting at 8 a.m., the water will be shut off to EHS while the main water valve is replaced. During this time, please use the restrooms and facilities in buildings nearby. Water will be restored after the work is finished. The expectation is that water will be restored by 10 a.m., barring unforeseen circumstances.

Tomorrow, water components will be replaced in other buildings. The work will start at 8 a.m. The water will be shut off as crews work in the following buildings (listed in order of work):

• Le Shana Hall
• Newlin Hall
• Wheeler Sports Center – starting late morning or after lunch

Again, when the work is finished, the water will be restored. Communication will be provided to the building monitors and area coordinators when the work is about to begin (water will be shut off to one building at a time). Please use restrooms and facilities in other buildings while the work is occurring.

Thank you for your patience as we continue updating critical components across campus.

Paul Anderson will be presenting an international Zoom lecture/discussion on “George Fox: An Evangelical Perspective,” hosted by Woodbrooke, the Quaker study center in the UK. It will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25. All are welcome to watch!

Serve Day 2025 is set for Wednesday, Sept. 10, and preparations are officially underway!

Please help us prepare by completing this “SD’25 Employee Info Gathering Survey” for all of our regular Newberg employees part time and above (and any Portland employees who would like to join the fun!).

We want to do our best to prioritize making serve site connections for employees that could encourage longer-term or ongoing community service partnerships. Also on the form, you can note any limitations and previous serve site connections or questions you might have, and we’ll take it all into consideration when coordinating this summer.

If you’re planning to be on sabbatical, family leave, or know of a significant change that will keep you away from campus during the week of Sept. 10, you can let us know using the form, which is essential for our preparations.

The next 100 days will breeze by, and before you know it, it will be time for our next highly anticipated, university-wide day of service together!

Contact Serveday@georgefox.edu with all of your important questions and feedback.

Join us today (Monday) to celebrate librarian and archivist Dustin Kelley at the Murdock Library. We will take time between 2 and 4 p.m. to honor Dustin’s hard work and legacy and encourage him in his next chapter.

If you’re not able to join us, we invite you to submit a note or recording to our Google Form. Reach out to Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu with questions.

Work is being done on Monday and Tuesday, June 9-10, to replace components of the water system on campus.

On June 9, starting at 8 a.m., the water will be shut off to EHS while the main water valve is replaced. During this time, please use the restrooms and facilities in buildings nearby. Water will be restored after the work is finished. The expectation is that water will be restored by 10 a.m., barring unforeseen circumstances.

On Tuesday, June 10, water components will be replaced in other buildings. The work will start at 8 a.m. The water will be shut off as crews work in the following buildings (listed in order of work):

• Le Shana Hall
• Newlin Hall
• Wheeler Sports Center – starting late morning or after lunch

Again, when the work is finished, the water will be restored. Communication will be provided to the building monitors and area coordinators when the work is about to begin (water will be shut off to one building at a time). Please use restrooms and facilities in other buildings while the work is occurring.

Thank you for your patience as we continue updating critical components across campus.

Today (Monday), Carlton Way will be blocked, starting at 10 a.m., for a large crane delivery. The road should reopen at noon. Cars will not be allowed into the area, and cars parked in the spaces near Klages and Edwards Hall will not be allowed to leave during that time.

Thank you for your patience!

The student life team is excited to host the Association for Christians in Student Development (ACSD) Annual Conference June 2-5. Some guests began arriving as early as May 28, with retreats and pre-conference workshops scheduled from May 30 to June 2.

We’re expecting more than 500 student life professionals from Christian colleges and universities across the U.S., Canada, and around the world. The conference also welcomes Christian professionals serving in student life roles at non-faith-based institutions.

As you encounter guests on campus during that week, we encourage you to extend a warm George Fox welcome. Many of these individuals have spent the past year pouring into others; this conference is a vital opportunity for them to be renewed, encouraged, and poured into themselves.

To view the conference schedule and details, please visit the event’s website. If you have questions, feel free to contact Sharia (Hays) Jones at shays@georgefox.edu or Mark Pothoff at mpothoff@georgefox.edu.

Join us this Monday, June 2, to celebrate librarian and archivist Dustin Kelley at the Murdock Library. We will take time between 2 and 4 p.m. to honor Dustin’s hard work and legacy and encourage him in his next chapter.

If you’re not able to join us, we invite you to submit a note or recording to our Google Form. Reach out to Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu with questions.