The Daily Bruin

Join us on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. as we host our second annual Prayer for Oregon Schools event by the Centennial Tower in the quad!

We will engage in a time of worship, small-group and/or individual prayer, and fellowship. Bring your family and friends (as well as something to sit on) as we pray for the upcoming school year. We’ll pray for our K-12 and higher ed students, faculty, staff, parents, school communities, boards, leaders and more.

It’s our hope that people will join us as we step out in faith as the church and prayerfully invite the Lord into this area that needs more light – our Oregon schools. The event is open to anyone who has a desire to come collectively in prayer and bring our schools and the people who are in them to the feet of Jesus.

A guided prayer booklet will also be available for those interested in additional points of prayer for the event. Please do not hesitate to contact Sara Hahn-Huston, assistant professor of educational leadership in the College of Education, at shahnhuston@georgefox.edu for more information, or if you would like a digital postcard invitation to share with friends.

Get ready for some serious sunshine, because next week is going to be hot, hot, hot! While we all love a beautiful summer day, high temperatures bring the risk of heat-related illnesses. 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 heat protocol:

• 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 the 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: Heat-Related Illness Symptoms.

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!

Calling all parents of pre-kindergarten kids! The occupational therapy doctorate program is hosting a clinic for the purpose of helping children prepare for a successful kindergarten transition while providing hands-on clinical experience for OTD students.

Sessions, scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. each day between Aug. 4 and Aug. 8 in the university’s Roberts Center, will be led by doctoral students in the OT program, and all will be supervised by licensed occupational therapy clinicians and OTD faculty.

Our focus areas will be:

• Fine motor skills (e.g., writing, cutting)
• Gross motor coordination
• Social interaction and peer play
• Following routines and instructions
• Self-regulation and attention skills

There is no cost to participate! To learn more, contact Brooke Morris at bmorris@georgefox.edu or Kate Turner at kturner@georgefox.edu.

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 the following Thursdays:

• July 10 & 24
• Aug. 14 & 28
• Sept. 11 & 25

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

Have you been experiencing aches or pains in your body? Injured recently? Planning on having surgery? Noticing difficulty with everyday movements? The university’s Physical Therapy Community Clinic is here for you!

While Dr. Catherine Cieslak is out on maternity leave, our summer physical therapist, Dr. Jordon Whitaker, will treat all kinds of pain, injuries and movement difficulties of all types, so please reach out if you are needing guidance or treatment.

As a graduate of George Fox’s program, Jordon is excited to jump in and serve this community again. She is a great resource for you, so take advantage. We will work with you, your schedule, and your finances to give you the care you need.

The cost is $35 per session for community members and $25 per session for George Fox students and faculty.

Please call 503-554-2479 and leave a voicemail, or email physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu with your information to schedule an appointment. We look forward to serving you!

Course materials for the fall 2025 term are live on the Bruin Bookstore website. Select in-store pick-up and we will have your course materials ready for you at the start of fall term.

If you need assistance or have questions, please email the store at 1478mgr@follett.com or Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Check out the Bruin Bookstore’s current 20 percent off sale on League-branded clothing! The deal is available both on our website and in the store.

Also, the bookstore will be closing early tomorrow (Wednesday), at 1:30 p.m. We will return to regular hours on Thursday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

The occupational therapy doctorate program needs your help! We are in need of kids entering kindergarten this fall for the purpose of helping prepare them for a successful kindergarten transition while providing hands-on clinical experience for OTD students.

Sessions, scheduled Aug. 4-8, will be led by doctoral students in the OT program, and all will be supervised by licensed occupational therapy clinicians and OTD faculty.

Our focus areas will be:

• Fine motor skills (e.g., writing, cutting)
• Gross motor coordination
• Social interaction and peer play
• Following routines and instructions
• Self-regulation and attention skills

There is no cost to participate! To receive a required participation form, please email Brooke Morris at bmorris@georgefox.edu. Questions? Please contact Brooke Morris at 503-554-2480 or Kate Turner at kturner@georgefox.edu.

Due to changes in food manufacturing, tariffs, and cuts to funding for food by the federal government, drastic changes are coming for all food pantries in the U.S., including the Bruin Community Pantry.

Several regional food banks are suspending some of their programs and partners. There just isn’t enough food supply to go around. In the past, YCAP brought in 40,000 pounds of food from the Oregon Food Bank each week. Today, they bring in 16,700 pounds on average, and yet, the number of pantries (food partners) has doubled.

We’ve been informed that we’ll need to change the way we manage the Bruin Community Pantry. While we’re still considering our options, these are some of the ideas we’re considering:

• Reduce the number of hours we are open.
• Limit clients/household visits to once a week.
• Limit clients/households to one bag per visit.

These changes may take place on Monday, Aug. 25, the start of the fall 2025 semester.

What can you do? Consider donating money to the Bruin Community Pantry. Also, when you are shopping, please consider purchasing discounted food items to donate.

Our biggest needs at this time are:

• Any kind of meat
• Cold cereal
• Canned meals (pasta, stew, chili)
• SPAM
• Bread
• Soups
• Boxed meals

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

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

Have you been experiencing aches or pains in your body? Injured recently? Planning on having surgery? Noticing difficulty with everyday movements? The university’s Physical Therapy Community Clinic is here for you!

While Dr. Catherine Cieslak is out on maternity leave, our summer physical therapist, Dr. Jordon Whitaker, will treat all kinds of pain, injuries and movement difficulties of all types, so please reach out if you are needing guidance or treatment.

As a graduate of George Fox’s program, Jordon is excited to jump in and serve this community again. She is a great resource for you, so take advantage. We will work with you, your schedule, and your finances to give you the care you need.

The cost is $35 per session for community members and $25 per session for George Fox students and faculty.

Please call 503-554-2479 and leave a voicemail, or email physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu with your information to schedule an appointment. We look forward to serving you!

Top rope climbing is now available weekly at the Hadlock Student Center between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. If you are interested in climbing on the ropes, a staff member will be there to belay you and keep you secure!

Feel free to reach out to Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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.

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.

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.

Summer classes keeping you busy with varied schedules? The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) offers the flexibility you need with our convenient asynchronous appointment options!

Need feedback on a draft outside of typical meeting times? Have a quick question but can’t make a live session work? Our asynchronous service allows you to submit your work or questions, and our consultant will provide thorough feedback on your time.

Here’s how our asynchronous appointments work for you:

• Submit Online: Upload your paper and assignment details.
• Detailed Feedback: Receive comprehensive written feedback from our knowledgeable consultants to help you understand concepts and improve your work.
• Convenient Access: Once the feedback is ready, you’ll be notified and can access it at your convenience.

Take advantage of this flexible support to stay on top of your coursework this summer.

Ready to submit for asynchronous feedback? Simply click on the TracCloud icon located on your Canvas Dashboard and select the asynchronous appointment option. We’re here to support your learning, even when schedules are tight!

If you have any questions, email the vlc@georgefox.edu or contact Heather Harney at 503-554-2449 or hharney@georgefox.edu.

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!

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!