The Daily Bruin

People from across the political spectrum describe themselves as patriotic. But they often have trouble seeing each other as patriotic. Come to a Community Conversation in Canyon Commons at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) to get a chance to listen to – and talk to – people who think of patriotism differently.

Clarify where we all agree and where we disagree, and why. Come away better able to recognize when others are being patriotic, better able to join with others in love for our country, and better able to fairly and accurately articulate the differences among us – and in the process make our community healthier and our democracy stronger and more creative.

For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

The Morse lot has been completed and is officially open! All students with a Morse permit are now required to park in the Morse parking lot.

Going forward, vehicles with a Morse parking permit are required to park in the Morse lot during school hours. Street parking and parking at 310 Villa are not permitted.

Any vehicles found parking on the main campus or on the street with a Morse permit will be issued citations starting Monday, Oct. 5.

The entrance is off of Villa Road, with a second entrance/exit at Fulton Street to be opened soon.

For more information, please contact Campus Public Safety at campussafety@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2090.

Leave a lasting legacy and protect those you love most. Access professional estate guidance tools to prepare wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents with confidence.

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

Looking to protect your assets, minimize estate taxes, and ensure your loved ones are taken care of? Join us for a free estate planning seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Roberts Center 170, presented as a community service by attorney Stephen C. Palmer.

Following enthusiastic feedback from our spring event, this popular presentation returns to cover essential topics like wills, living trusts, probate, guardianship, and inheritance tax. The seminar is open to all George Fox employees, their family members, and the surrounding community.

Refreshments will be served, and space is limited to 75 attendees, so please arrive early to get a seat. Feel free to invite colleagues and family.

All attendees must register here. University staff and faculty who register here and attend will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a $250 gift card!

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

Attention writers! The Wineskin is now taking submissions for its weekly blog.

If you enjoy writing things like poetry, media reviews, or short form fiction and nonfiction, then this is the opportunity for you. Each week, up to three submissions can be selected for publication in the blog section of our website.

The submission deadline will be Wednesday of each week, and the writing selections will be uploaded by the end of the day on Monday each following week.

Click here to submit your work. We would love to see your writing!

Note: Submissions and selections for The Wineskin’s blog are not equivalent to submissions and selections for the hard copy journal published at the conclusion of the academic year. There will be an individual submission form opening for this in the latter half of the academic year.

Questions? Contact Isa Motz at imotz23@georgefox.edu. 

Please be aware that the official business mileage reimbursement rate for 2026 has been updated to 76 cents per mile ($0.76/mile).

Please ensure you use this updated rate when calculating mileage on all expense reimbursement forms moving forward.

Questions? Please reach out to AccountsPayable@georgefox.edu.

As we head into October, take advantage of our Employee Homeownership Program’s upcoming virtual webinars designed to help you navigate the housing market.

Sessions include:

• “Homebuying & Financing 101”
  • Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 9:30 a.m.
• “Debt-to-Income Ratios: Are You Financially Ready to Buy a Home?”
  • Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 8:30 a.m.
• “Downsizing for Financial Freedom: How to Sell Your Home and Reduce Your Expenses”
  • Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9:30 a.m.

For more information, click here. You can register or request recordings for any of these sessions by visiting the Advantage Home Plus registration page. 

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

There is still time to sign up for the virtual Medicare seminar today (Tuesday) at 3 p.m.!

George Fox has partnered with SGIA Medicare Consulting to offer a free, interactive session to help you navigate your coverage options with confidence.

What you’ll learn:

• Medicare Parts A–D coverage and costs
• Advantage vs. Supplement Plan comparisons
• Key timelines to avoid lifelong penalties
• Live Q&A with Medicare experts

Session Time: Today (Tuesday, Sept. 29) at 3 p.m.

How to register: Email Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with your preferred session time to register yourself, a spouse, or a parent.

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the Fall Ladies’ Luncheon on Monday, Oct. 5, hosted by Ruth Baker from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101–103.

This year’s theme, “Rooted to Flourish,” draws from Psalm 1:2-3 and the picture of a life rooted in God’s Word, continually nourished and bearing fruit in its season. Our purpose flows from our rootedness.

We are delighted to welcome Faith Carter as our guest speaker for a short devotional and prayer at noon. Faith is a retired educator and pastor who has served in women’s ministry and local and global outreach. She and her husband, Don, continue to serve the George Fox community, with Don serving as chair of the university’s board of trustees.

Come enjoy a delicious meal, connect with other women in our community, and spend time reflecting on what it means to be rooted in the Lord and flourish in every season.

Please use this form to RSVP.

People from across the political spectrum describe themselves as patriotic. But they often have trouble seeing each other as patriotic. Come to a Community Conversation in Canyon Commons at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, Sept. 30, to get a chance to listen to – and talk to – people who think of patriotism differently.

Clarify where we all agree and where we disagree, and why. Come away better able to recognize when others are being patriotic, better able to join with others in love for our country, and better able to fairly and accurately articulate the differences among us.

For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Our free, personalized retirement consultations with our dedicated Nationwide specialist are continuing across both the Newberg and Portland campuses.

Whether you’re just starting to save, refining your investment strategy, or actively preparing to transition into retirement, a one-on-one session gives you tailored guidance to help you identify your goals and keep your progress on track.

What you’ll get:

• A customized investment plan designed around your goals
• Direct answers to your specific retirement and savings questions
• Dedicated time with an expert to keep your financial future on course

Spots fill up quickly, so don’t wait to reserve your time. View the full schedule and sign up for your session here.

Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with any questions. 

Whether you’re a seasoned academic building survivalist or someone whose fire drill strategy usually involves hiding under their desk and hoping it’s a false alarm, the university’s Safety Committee has a brief reality check for you. We’re launching the Pre-Evacuation Drill Mini-Challenge – a high-stakes, low-effort test of your emergency preparedness skills.

No, you don’t need to scale the clock tower or do a 50-yard dash past the Mama Bear statue. You just need to show us you actually know where your nearest exit is (and that your evacuation plan involves more than just bringing your favorite mug).

Our incentive? We want to encourage you to be proactive. You are responsible for your safety and the safety of those near you. Our job is to help you access that information. Learn before the alarm goes off or you need safety equipment.

How to Enter

1. Print and complete the official mini-challenge checklist at this link, fill out your answers, and make sure your name is legible.
2. Fold it, pop it in campus mail, and direct it to Safety Committee Box 6443. (Yes, actual campus mail; think of it as retro emergency communication practice).
3. Deadline: Drop it in the mail slot by Oct. 2. One-week blitz, so don’t delay!

What’s in it for you?

Besides the warm, fuzzy feeling of knowing you won’t accidentally trap yourself in the creepiest-in-the-dark-with-fire-doors-slammed-shut building during a drill, every completed challenge dropped into Box 6443 enters you into a raffle for campus prizes. Departments are encouraged to challenge other departments for the most members submitting forms.  

Don’t wait until the strobes start flashing – print your sheet, test your wits, and get that entry in campus mail today!

Questions? Reach out to Teresa Arnold at tarnold@georgefox.edu.

Done with your green container? Please return it to Bon Appetit so we can keep the program going!

Did you know you can return your container at the Bridge Café and Maker’s Market as well as the cashier stand and receive a carabiner? You can return your container any time and hang on to your carabiner until you’re ready to pick up a fresh container.

Thank you for helping us keep the green container program going!

Keeping your computer fast and secure takes just a quick restart! While our team regularly pushes background updates, they cannot complete installation until your computer reboots.

Why a Restart matters: Clicking Shut Down puts your machine into hibernation and won’t finish updates. A true Restart clears system memory, resolves background glitches, and applies all pending security patches.

How to restart:

• Windows: Go to Start menu > Power icon > Restart
• Mac: Click the Apple icon > Restart

Note: Simply closing your laptop lid or locking your screen puts your device to sleep and will not complete updates.

Action requested:

1. Save your work before restarting.
2. Restart weekly – such as every Friday afternoon – to avoid workflow interruptions.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu. Thank you for keeping campus systems secure!

As we move into the fall season, full-time employees can leverage our Employee Homeownership Program partnership with Advantage Home Plus to navigate the housing market with free, objective guidance, custom cost-benefit modeling, and significant savings on loan costs and real estate commissions.

This season offers strategic opportunities for buyers, including reduced competition, broader inventory choices, and valuable seller incentives like rate buy downs, while providing practical insights on homeownership strategies, financial wellness, and neighborhood infrastructure.

Learn more and schedule a consultation here. Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with any questions. 

We are excited to announce a new employee benefit through our partnership with C.S. Lewis Academy. The academy is now offering a 25% tuition discount to all full-time George Fox employees for their enrolled students, effective immediately.

This discount is available to both newly enrolled and currently attending families, though it cannot be combined with other staff discounts or financial aid. To apply this discount, eligible full-time employees should contact Nathan Leid and Tiffany Larsen at finance@cslewisacademy.com.

For additional details about the school and current tuition rates, please visit the C.S. Lewis Academy website and review the 2026–27 Tuition and Financial Policies.

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

Looking to disrupt your routine thinking and engage fresh perspectives? Join The Disruptor’s Book Club, a new Employee Connection Group focused on cultivating curiosity, exploring culturally relevant stories, and deepening our ability to love our neighbors.

In this space, “disruption” is never about conflict, debate, or changing minds. Instead, it’s an opportunity to step out of our daily routines to approach different viewpoints with heart, an open mind, and a spirit of empathy in a positive conversational environment.

This fall, we are reading Kristen Kobes Du Mez’s new book, Live, Laugh, Love. Starting in October, we will gather every three weeks over lunch to work through this timely book together.

Sign up to learn more here. Questions? Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu.

The Social Work BSW program invites you to a September Warm-Up! Join the faculty and staff for soup and community in the BSW living room (Roberts 215) from 5 to 6 p.m. this Tuesday, Sept. 29. All are invited, including employees!

The first five students to arrive will receive a prize, so bring a friend! Hope to see you then! Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us Oct. 9-11 for Bear Claws with Baker, chapel worship, Bruinpalooza, Bruin athletics, and more as we celebrate together as a community at Homecoming & Family Weekend. Registration closes this Sunday, Sept. 27. See the full schedule and register at homecoming.georgefox.edu.

Want to help out? Help carry on our “Friday Flowers” Homecoming tradition by passing out flowers to students in honor of Grandpa Roy on Friday, Oct. 9. We’ll meet at the clocktower at 11:30 a.m. To volunteer or share a memory of how Grandpa Roy impacted your life, fill out this form by Friday, Oct. 2.

As The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference unfolds this week, all are welcome to attend The Forge of Friendship, a documentary about the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. It will be screened twice this week in conjunction with the conference. The screenings are today (Thursday) from 9:30 to 11 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 27, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in ART 105.

This event is open to students and the public, and holds up to 76 people. This is a multi-episode documentary to be launched next year. Join us for a sneak peek at this exciting new project!

Also in conjunction with the conference, the play The Fire and the Rose: T.S. Eliot and C.S. Lewis in Conversation will be open to the public tomorrow (Friday), from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the amphitheater (weather backup is chapel). Students and George Fox employees get free admission, but must register for a seat. Tickets are available here.