The Daily Bruin

Dear George Fox Community,

We would like to announce that the George Fox Prayer Network will officially be launching this fall semester! We are a student-led, faculty-supported initiative that seeks to unify, highlight and embolden the voices of prayer in our community.

As part of our soft launch this summer, we have released a summer prayer guide you can access here. We are inviting students, faculty and parents alike to join us in prayer. Please read more about this initiative on the first page of the guide, and consider joining the prayer network to receive monthly prayer guides this coming academic year!

Please contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu with “Prayer Network” in the subject line if you have any questions about this new initiative.

Blessings.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2023 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 18 through Nov. 10). 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.

This fall our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom (this provides access for our George Fox Digital students). Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be spiritual-life-credit eligible in order to encourage students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community.

To sign up, please fill out this form by Thursday, Aug. 17. If you have questions, reach out to Cyndi Murillo cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

Come see our first-ever George Fox Theatre community production! Featuring a cast of students, employees, alumni and community members, this hilarious adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic Sense and Sensibility will be performed under the stars in our beautiful amphitheater. The show will run between Aug. 30 and Sept. 9 (check here for times and dates).

Tickets are on sale now! Visit the link above to to purchase them.

As a new academic year approaches, the Bruin Community Pantry food bank will undergo some significant changes. First of all, sometime in mid-August, we will be relocating to Lewis Apartment #1. The Lewis Apartments are right across from the Roberts Center on Sherman Street, at 1404 Sherman St.

We don’t know the exact date we’ll be moving, but we anticipate that when we do we will be closed for at least a week. Please check the Bruin Community Pantry website for updates.

You are always welcome to email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions or to get updates.

Thank you for being a part of our community!

The university community is invited to the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s (IPC Institute) annual Primary Behavioral Healthcare Essentials three-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) session via Zoom Aug. 24-26.

Dr. Patti Robinson, cofounder of the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model and Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, will speak, as will Dr. Julie Oyemaja an early PCBH implementer, clinician and relational leader.

Discounted registration is available for George Fox students, team members and alumni. For more information and to register, please visit this link.

Beyond Backpacks is looking for George Fox volunteers to help children pick out school supplies and have fun on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 19. The organization provides a shopping experience to local children in need of backpacks and school supplies.

Volunteers are needed from 1:15 to 3:30 p.m. to guide students and their families through the process, and assist at supply and activity tables. Also, we’re looking for a student to be Pennington Bear and greet the families at check-in. The event will be held at Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road, Suite 100).

Last year, George Fox students and employees volunteered at our first Newberg event. The school-age children enjoy interacting with Fox students, giving them an opportunity to meet college students and see the possibilities for their future.

If you would like to volunteer, please complete our 2023 Volunteer Form by Aug. 11. If you’re a student and interested in being Pennington, please email Piper Parks at pparks@georgefox.edu.

For more information on the organization, visit beyondbackpacks.org.

The Bridge Café will be closed today (Friday) for a staff meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will see you Monday morning!

The Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for George Fox employees to join its leadership program. Limited to 20 individuals per year, Leadership Chehalem Valley is a two-year program that offers valuable leadership assessment and training, shows how communities are structured and how they work, and puts forth examples of community leadership and their stories.

The first year consists of full-day sessions scheduled once per month from September to May. The second year, participants become the leadership and steering committee with a view to improving the Leadership Chehalem Valley program.

Are you interested in participating, but want to learn more? Email Scott (scott@chehalemvalley.org) or Maryl (maryl@chehalemvalley.org).

Providence members: Check out the back-to-school savings with your LifeBalance Program. Take advantage of special savings on the clothes, gear and services your family will need when kids head back to school.

Plus, read on for articles on how to help kids transition from break to school, ideas for what to pack in their lunchboxes, tasty recipes featuring seasonal summer produce, and a chance to win a $100 Crocs gift card.

Interested in learning more about credit? Join a Canopy Employee Assistance Program webinar to learn what range of credit scores are needed for different loan programs, including low and zero down payment loans, down payment assistance programs, and what it takes to have a good credit score.

Register here for the event, scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Today’s youth generation is tech-savvy and connected online. However, parents still play an important role in helping them avoid online hazards such as identity theft, privacy and cyber-bullying.

In an upcoming webinar hosted by the Canopy Employee Assistance Program, we’ll cover important issues including online privacy tips, managing computer settings, smartphone apps, and positive online behavior.

Join us for one of the following two sessions:

• Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

You can register here.

We are so excited to welcome our new students to George Fox University! In order to do this well, we are in need of volunteers for Welcome Weekend on Friday, Aug. 25.

If you are interested in serving, please complete this Welcome Weekend Volunteer Form. A move-in meeting about the event will be held on Monday, Aug. 14.

Thank you! Any questions can be directed to Welcome Weekend Coordinator Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Dear George Fox Community,

We would like to announce that the George Fox Prayer Network will officially be launching this fall semester! We are a student-led, faculty-supported initiative that seeks to unify, highlight and embolden the voices of prayer in our community.

As part of our soft launch this summer, we have released a summer prayer guide you can access here. We are inviting students, faculty and parents alike to join us in prayer. Please read more about this initiative on the first page of the guide, and consider joining the prayer network to receive monthly prayer guides this coming academic year!

Please contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu with “Prayer Network” in the subject line if you have any questions about this new initiative.

Blessings.

Do you need help with any interior design projects? The university’s STUDIO in the interior design major works on real-world projects and can help with design, furniture selection, finish choices, and more.

If you’re interested to see if we can work on your project, reach out to Casey Martin at martinc@georgefox.edu. We’d love to help on your project!

We’re excited to announce that, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, we will be hosting our Community Fair as part of Welcome Weekend. We invite you to take part!

We will provide a 10 X 10 tent, one table and two chairs. You would provide any paperwork or other items you would like to be made available to students or family members/guests.

Please complete this Google Form by this Friday, Aug. 4, to let us know of your interest in participating. Thank you!

Questions? Please reach out to Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s (IPC Institute) annual Primary Behavioral Healthcare Essentials three-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) session via Zoom Aug. 24-26.

Dr. Patti Robinson, cofounder of the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model and Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, will speak, as will Dr. Julie Oyemaja an early PCBH implementer, clinician and relational leader.

Discounted registration is available for George Fox students, team members and alumni. For more information and to register, please visit this link.

The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for volunteers to substitute during the month of August. (And yes, we will be looking for volunteers for the fall semester too!)

Here are the days and times in August when we need additional assistance:

• Mondays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., to help unload the food truck
• Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you are available for some or all of these opportunities.

We’re excited to extend a heartfelt invitation to you and your family for the upcoming Newberg Old Fashioned Festival Grand Parade tomorrow (Saturday)!

George Fox is once again planning to march in this cherished tradition, and we invite you to join us in celebrating our connection and love for Newberg and showcasing the spirit of George Fox.

If you haven’t registered and still want to join, we encourage you to don your George Fox colors and meet us at Renne Field at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Parade Details:

• Date: Saturday, July 29
• Time: 10 a.m. to noon (please note staging for the parade the parade takes place at 9 a.m.)
• Location: Renne Field behind Edwards Elementary School

If you’re ready to march with us or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Faith McKee at fmckee@georgefox.edu for more information.

Did you know that the university has a Parent Leadership Committee? This committee is made up of a select group that represents a diverse intersection of undergraduate students’ families.

Facilitated by the Office of Parent and Family Programs, this focus group is a great way to survey families, test a new service or platform for your department, or inform families of innovative work and changes here at the university.

If you have the need for input from the perspective of current undergraduate families, please reach out to Megan Fisher, director of Parent and Family Programs, at mfisher@georgefox.edu. We would love to add you to our docket of work for the upcoming year.

Come join us today (Thursday) for an exclusive retirement workshop, “Avoiding Emotional Investing,” and Q&A session, followed by personalized one-on-one meetings, all led by our dedicated and experienced retirement expert, Andy Segrist from Nationwide.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights into the world of investing and financial planning. Andy will share his expertise and offer personalized guidance during the one-on-one meetings.

The workshop and Q&A begin at 10 a.m., with the one-on-one meetings to follow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’ll be meeting in Stevens 209.

We look forward to your participation in this workshop and the opportunity to meet Andy in person. Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.