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On May 1, 2026, Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, publicly reported a cybersecurity incident affecting their Canvas services. The incident is still under investigation. Our IT team is actively monitoring for new updates from Instructure to assess for any impact to George Fox University. Instructure is providing public updates at status.instructure.com.

At this time, Instructure states that some identifying information at affected institutions was involved in the incident. Such information could include names, email addresses, student IDs, and messages among users. Instructure reports that there is no evidence that passwords, dates of birth, government identifiers, or financial information were involved.

This incident was not directed at George Fox University specifically. Instructure serves thousands of institutions worldwide. This is a vendor-level event that may impact multiple institutions. Canvas continues to operate normally.

What You Should Do

• Watch for phishing emails. Do not click links in unsolicited emails claiming to be from Canvas, Instructure or George Fox University.
• Access Canvas directly. Always log in to Canvas using official links or by typing https://georgefox.instructure.com directly into your browser.
• Report anything suspicious to the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.

It’s that time of year again! If you have aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, and/or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, this time is for you.

George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic for all those interested from May 7 to June 12. We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including but not limited to general aches and pains, chronic pain, orthopedic surgery, balance/falls, concussion management, sports injuries, neurological events, vestibular, general deconditioning, pediatrics, cardiovascular, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage!

Please fill out this Google interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. Thank you!

Please contact Catherine Cieslak PT, DPT, at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.

Over the past two years, the university has partnered with TimelyCare to provide virtual medical and mental health services to undergraduate students and select face-to-face graduate programs based in Newberg. We are writing to inform you that this contract will conclude on May 26, 2026.

We anticipate securing a replacement telehealth provider; however, there may be a temporary gap in service availability during the summer months. This transition is primarily due to the cost of these services, which has been higher than anticipated.

We are currently in advanced discussions with two potential vendors and will provide an update as soon as a new provider is selected, including details on how to access services.

In the meantime, we wanted to ensure you are aware of the potential gap in telehealth availability this summer so you can plan accordingly.

If you have any questions, please contact the Health and Counseling Center at hcc@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry will be open during the following days and times this summer, May 5 through Aug. 27.

• Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Check out our website for more information.

Beginning today (Monday), the Bruin Store will begin its summer hours schedule, which will run through Friday, Aug. 21.

Please take note of our hours:

• Monday through Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Thursday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Friday to Sunday: Closed

Are you an emerging adult (between 18 and 40 years old) with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Lizzie Pierce, a doctoral candidate of clinical psychology, is gathering firsthand perspectives from individuals with ASD about their experiences learning about and navigating romantic relationships. This is a part of her dissertation project with the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology at George Fox.

Interested in being a participant? Email Lizzie at lpierce22@georgefox.edu or click this link to learn more!

The Hadlock Student Center will begin its summer hours on Saturday, May 2. We will be open Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and closed on weekends. We hope to see you in here to get in a workout or rent some gear!

Questions? Contact Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.

The Morse parking lot will need to be cleared of all vehicles by Sunday, May 3, for renovations. Any vehicles left in the lot will be towed at the owner’s expense.

If you have an arrangement with Campus Public Safety to leave your vehicle during Juniors Abroad or for the summer, please park on the main campus and fill out this form.

If you are staying on campus for the summer, please park on the main campus.

Please contact us at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Campus Public Safety will be conducting its annual bicycle roundup starting Wednesday, May 6. If you are staying on campus over the summer and plan to keep a bike here, please come to Campus Public Safety to get a sticker ID so your bike will not be removed.

A few things to keep in mind:

•  Bicycles that are improperly parked, unregistered or inoperable are impounded. Bicycle racks need to be cleared to do routine maintenance to the bike racks and surrounding areas.
• Bicycles may not be stored on the campus during the summer semester. Bicycle claims can be made at the Campus Public Safety office.
• Students using their bikes during the summer must move their bikes to the nearest rack of their summer housing.
• Bicycles not picked up from the impound lot within 60 days will be forwarded to local charities at the discretion of the Campus Public Safety office. Junk bicycles will be recycled.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at 503-554-2091 or ktoohey@georgefox.edu.

The Bridge Cafe will be open from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, May 2 for commencement.

It’s our second round of AI workshops! We will continue to build our knowledge on how to use Workspace Studio, the new Gemini App, and NotebookLM in ways that help us in our everyday work at George Fox. We’re offering this workshop on two different dates, but you are welcome to come to both.

• Thursday, May 7, from noon to 1 p.m. – Canyon Commons 103
• Tuesday, May 12, from noon to 1 p.m. – Canyon Commons 103

Bring your laptop for some dedicated time to work on your AI skills. We’ll cover the newest updates with tips on how to get what we want from Gemini AI to help us in our everyday work.

Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions, or check the IT AI website.

The Office of Inclusive Excellence has partnered with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to bring free self-defense classes to campus to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

There are still spots available for the final class tomorrow (Thursday) from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. Grab a friend and sign up here.

Questions? Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu.

We are working with Pam Fifer’s family to reach our $15,000 goal for the memorial nursing scholarship created in her honor, and we’re already at $9,000!

Would you consider contributing? This fund is a wonderful expression of our campus community’s stand with her family and a tangible way to pay tribute to her incredible work to grow the scope and prestige of our nursing program.

Please use this link to help us honor her amazing contribution. Thank you all for coming together to keep her legacy alive.

There’s still a few days to fill out our UREC feedback form and get a chance to win an Amazon gift card. We value your feedback and suggestions! 

Secure your spot before summer! We are looking for enthusiastic students, faculty and staff to volunteer for The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference Sept. 24-27, 2026.

This is a rare opportunity to network with 250 renowned Lewis scholars and fans from around the globe right here on campus. Registration is free with a volunteer commitment, but spots are limited and filling up fast!

Whether you want to gain experience hosting paper sessions, sharpen your event management skills at the registration desk, or simply be part of the “behind-the-scenes” magic as an usher or host, there is a place for you. Help us showcase our Be Known hospitality to the world.

Sign up here to secure your volunteer spot and free registration (a $160 value).

Questions? Reach out to us here.

As a reminder, the Office of People and Culture, which is located in the Meridian Street House (208 N. Meridian St.), will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday, April 28, through Thursday, April 30.

People and Culture team members will remain available by phone, virtually and via email during this time. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or needs.

Questions? Contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

Happy Graduation 2026! The Bruin Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.

Rental returns are due on Friday, May 1. We are open to receive your returns at the Bruin Store this week during our regular hours, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Do you have food and kitchenware you do not want to pack when you leave for the summer? Help support your peers by donating to the Bruin Community Pantry!

Here is how you can contribute before the semester ends.

What to Donate

• Kitchenware: Any gently used, functional items, clothing, hangers, etc.
• Food: Unopened, non-perishable food items
• Flex Points: You can use remaining meal plan points at the Maker’s Market or Bridge Café to purchase items for the pantry’s “Grab & Go” section.

Where & When
Drop off your donations at the Bruin Community Pantry by Friday, May 1.

• Monday, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

If you have questions, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry will be open during the following days and times this summer, May 5 through Aug. 27.

• Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Check out our website for more information.