The Daily Bruin

The forecast report states we are in for some hot weather over the several days. Please take a few minutes to read this information on staying safe during extreme heat.

• Canyon Commons (south door entrance) and Klages Center (Student Union Building) have 24/7 card access for all students.
• The Red Cross has several best practices for keeping safe and well during the heat.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing. Avoid dark clothing.
• Slow down, stay in the shade and avoid extended time in the sun.
• If you must be in the sun, keep water with you.
• Find a cool place to stay during the heat of the day.
• For more information on what to do when temperatures rise, you may download the Red Cross Mobile App.
• Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion: leg cramps, flushed skin, dizziness, fainting, headache, excessive sweating without physical exertion
• Do not hesitate to contact 911 if you are experiencing heat-related symptoms.

Attention Newberg campus employees: University photographer Sarah Small will be at the Crisman Crossing bridge for a scheduled photo shoot today (Wednesday) between 10 a.m. and noon.

If your employee photo on the university website is in need of updating, this is your chance to get it done! Not sure if you need a retake? If your existing photo is more than two years old, is poorly lit, is out of focus, and/or has a gray, brown or black background, it’s time for an update.

No appointment is necessary, and each photo subject will be done in only a minute or two. Solid, neutral clothing colors are recommended.

Questions? Feel free to contact Sarah at ssmall@georgefox.edu.

Do you plan to travel internationally for business or vacation? Will you be going on Juniors Abroad? Will you be going on a study-abroad trip?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you will need a passport. On Thursday and Friday, Sept. 28-29, we will host a representative from the U.S. Post Office in Canyon Commons 102 to help you get your new passport or renew your passport. Save the date and mark your calendar!

This event is open to all – the community and the university. More information to come later.

In his latest blog piece, President Robin Baker commends Coach Chris Casey and his Bruin football team, who showed character and class following a tough 30-28 loss to No. 15-ranked Wisconsin-Platteville last week.

You can read it here.

The Office of Student Life would like to share that Kristi Welker has been hired as the director of commuter life. Her office is located on the third floor of the Stevens Center. She is excited to work with commuter students this year, and her role is to help them in their college journey at George Fox.

If you know commuter students who need help feeling connected here, feel free to email her at kwelker@georgefox.edu, stop by the student life office or call her at 503-554-2308.

Thinking about majoring or minoring in Spanish? Join us for a celebration, “La Fiesta de Bienvenida”! Hear the latest news from our study abroad sites and socialize with your fellow majors and minors.

¿Cuándo? 6 de septiembre a las 4:30 p.m.
¿Dónde? Canyon Commons
Servimos: “Haz tus propios nachos”

Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferding@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

We are still accepting applications for the 2017-18 Winter Spil Trip to Nepal (estimated Dec. 27, 2017 to Jan. 6, 2018). This particular trip will be a time of intense exposure to people and local missionaries who have experienced extreme disaster following multiple earthquakes in 2015 and more recently severe flooding in 2017.

We will be working with Evangelical Friends Mission and partnering with local missionaries. To access the application and for more details, visit georgefox.edu/spiltrips. Applications will close on Friday, Sept. 15.

We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe living, learning and work setting for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:

• Sexual harassment
• Sexual assault
• Domestic violence
• Dating violence
• Stalking
• Harassment and discrimination
• Bias-related incidents and hate crimes

These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of this behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community.

Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel. For further descriptions of these policies, resources for support, and the process for reporting please visit studenthandbook.georgefox.edu.

More information can be found on the TItle IX website: georgefox.edu/titleIX.

Come on out for Shalom tonight (Tuesday) at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons! We gather for a time of community, rejuvenation, chapel credit and homemade bread. Bring your friends, come as you are and thank Jesus for a new week!

If you have any questions, email Shea Krevi at gfushalomabroad@gmail.com.

We want to remind all of us about the expectations of living in a Christ-centered community that honors kindness, grace and civility as important values. We believe that all people are of great worth and value in the eyes of God and seek to increasingly become a campus characterized by loving support of one another.

Cultural humility means that we seek to understand and appreciate others, also created in the image of God, who are different from ourselves. Language and/or behavior that relies on stereotypes or is demeaning toward individuals or groups is absolutely unacceptable for George Fox students and employees, whether it occurs in person, through social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) or anonymously.

Violations of these expectations are taken very seriously by the university, especially when directed at another because of their race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion or disabilities. We want to remind everyone that George Fox has harassment, discrimination and bias-related incident policies that can be viewed at studenthandbook.georgefox.edu.

Any incidents of harassment, discrimination or bias should be reported immediately to the Office of Student Life. We would also encourage community members to hold one another accountable for what we say and do in this important area.

May God enable each of us to be more and more like Jesus in the way we treat one another!

As the student activity center construction project continues, please respect the fence and stay out of the building and construction areas. Construction personnel only are allowed inside the fence. The safety of students, faculty, staff and guests is our highest priority.

Generally, work crews arrive around 6:30 a.m. and begin work on the site at 7 a.m. on weekdays. We apologize in advance for the noise, dust and inconvenience that accompanies projects such as this and ask for everyone’s patience as we anticipate this exciting new addition to campus!

The university pastors will be hosting a service of remembrance honoring Daniel Mellers, beloved friend and classmate who died on April 23, 2017. The service will be held today (Tuesday) at 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101. All are welcome.

Don’t miss your chance to see the women’s volleyball team and the men’s soccer team in action this week! Catch the volleyball matchup between the Bruins and Blue Mountain at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7. Then on Sunday, Sept. 10, the men’s soccer team takes on Northwest Christian at 3 p.m.

See more information on exciting upcoming games here.

Bruins LEAD is starting back up again this week! This is open to anyone and everyone who wants to become a better leader. Snacks will be provided!

Sessions meet on five Tuesday nights from 8:40 to 9:40 p.m. in Hoover 105. Here is the schedule for the semester:

• Sept. 5: Adam Puckett, director of athletics
• Sept. 19: Natalie Turner, director of swimming
• Oct. 3: Jim Bray, assistant softball coach
• Oct. 17: Katie Mastropaolo, head women’s lacrosse coach
• Oct. 24: Kevin Kopple, assistant baseball coach and director of game management

Questions? Contact Kelsea Meyers at kmeyers@georgefox.edu. Both students and employees are welcome!

Welcome back! The first staff lunch of the new semester is Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Canyon Commons 101 from noon to 1 p.m. The cost is $4. Instead of a guest speaker this time, we want you to come enjoy an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues while eating a great lunch.

We look forward to another great year! Please RSVP ASAP to make sure we’ve got a seat for you!

– Brought to you by the Staff Development Committee (Adina, Peg, Debbie, Brenda, Kelly, Tim, Kera, Janeen, Teresa, Belinda and Jennifer)

Attention Newberg campus employees: University photographer Sarah Small will be at the Crisman Crossing bridge for a scheduled photo shoot this Wednesday, Sept. 6, between 10 a.m. and noon.

If your employee photo on the university website is in need of updating, this is your chance to get it done! Not sure if you need a retake? If your existing photo is more than two years old, is poorly lit, is out of focus, and/or has a gray, brown or black background, it’s time for an update.

No appointment is necessary, and each photo subject will be done in only a minute or two. Solid, neutral clothing colors are recommended.

Questions? Feel free to contact Sarah at ssmall@georgefox.edu.

Please join the Master Chorus on Thursday nights! It is open to all faculty, staff, students and community members. We will perform Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana” in Bauman Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 4.

If you love to sing and you love the poetry of Robert Frost, please join us on Thursday nights in Ross 208 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Danielle Warner (dwarner@georgefox.edu).

Mail Services is returning to its regular business hours this week. The new hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Looking for a ride to church? A handful of churches will be offering shuttles to students on Sunday mornings during the month of September. To see a list of the available church lifts and the times of thier pickups, please visit this link.

Looking for a ride to church? A handful of churches will be offering shuttles to students on Sunday mornings during the month of September. To see a list of the available church lifts and the times of thier pickups, please visit this link.