The Daily Bruin

What are red flags in relationships? How do you know what healthy boundaries feel like? How can you be both safe and vulnerable with your partner?

Come learn the answer to these questions and more today (Tuesday) from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Hoover 207 at our first Quake event with speaker and counselor Katie Wise. Both students and staff are welcome, and the presentation is relevant regardless of your current relationship status.

Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Campus Public Safety (CPS) has received several reports of stolen e-scooters, bikes and other personal property since the beginning of the school year. We strongly urge all community members to take proactive steps to secure their belongings and lock their vehicles (and in the case of bikes and scooters, lock them to bike racks).

Thefts are often crimes of opportunity. By using a high-quality lock and parking your scooter in a well-lit, visible area, you can deter theft.

To minimize the risk, we strongly recommend taking the following precautions:

• Invest in a high-quality lock: Use a hardened steel U-lock, which is significantly more difficult to cut or break than a cable lock.
• Park in designated, well-lit areas: Always lock your scooter or bike to an immovable rack in a visible, high-traffic location.
• Never leave valuables unsecured or unattended in campus buildings. Always lock your doors and windows when leaving a room.
• Report suspicious activity: If you see something, say something. Report any suspicious behavior to CPS immediately at 503-554-2090.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our campus safe (and ensuring that you find your belongings where you left them).

Join author and teaching pastor Tony Scarcello for a creative writing workshop tonight (Monday) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Ross 208. Explore the art of storytelling in this hands-on workshop designed for creatives of all kinds. There is no cost to attend.

Whether you’re an aspiring author, a pastor shaping sermons, a songwriter crafting lyrics, or simply looking to grow as a writer, you’ll gain tools to strengthen your voice and refine your process.

Contact Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join author and teaching pastor Tony Scarcello for a creative writing workshop this Monday, Sept. 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Explore the art of storytelling in this hands-on workshop designed for creatives of all kinds.

Whether you’re an aspiring author, a pastor shaping sermons, a songwriter crafting lyrics, or simply looking to grow as a writer, you’ll gain tools to strengthen your voice and refine your process.

Juggling classes, work, and life? The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) brings academic support directly to you, wherever you are! Get online assistance (on Zoom or asynchronous) with our convenient writing consultations and empowering academic coaching sessions. Access the help you need to excel, all from the comfort of your own space.

To make an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard, choose the Virtual Learning Center, and find a time that works best for you.

If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu or vlc@georgefox.edu.

Now is a great time to get deals on apples and pears, as well as other fresh produce. As you are shopping around the farmland in our area, please consider donating a bag of apples, pears, potatoes, or any kind of produce to the Bruin Community Pantry.

You can drop off your donations during the pantry’s hours of operation:

• Mondays – 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays – 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays – 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Thursdays – 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Fridays – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Here is a review of Bruin Bookstore hours for Sept. 15-28:

• Monday, Sept. 15 through Thursday, Sept. 18: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 19: Closed
• Saturday, Sept. 20: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 20: Closed
• Monday, Sept. 22 through Thursday, Sept. 25: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 28: Closed

The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours for Serve Day tomorrow (Wednesday). The building will be open in the morning from 6 to 8 a.m. and will reopen in the afternoon from 4 to 11 p.m.

The Office of Inclusive Excellence will be hosting monthly gatherings called Quake, inspired by the historic Quaker commitment to peace and justice interpersonally and on a societal level. These gatherings are designed to aid students and staff to be God’s agents of peace, to work for justice, and to demonstrate Christ’s love to a broken world.

We’re inviting students, faculty and staff to join us on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 3:30 p.m. in Hoover 207 for a free talk with counselor, speaker and George Fox graduate, Katie Wise.

Katie will share about the markers of healthy and unhealthy relationships, how to establish healthy boundaries, how to say “no,” and she’ll also talk about how to be vulnerable and how to name your own needs in a relationship.

Whether you’re dating, single, searching, or married, this discussion will help you level up and show up with confidence, knowing how to better honor yourself and others.

Feel free to contact Crystal McGowen with any questions at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu.

This Wednesday, Sept. 10, several campus buildings will experience a planned power outage as PGE replaces old utility poles. Students in affected areas have been notified via email. The outage is scheduled to begin between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. PGE anticipates all work will be completed by 3 p.m.

Affected Buildings

• Art and Cinematic Arts Building
• Beals House
• Klages/Bookstore/Market
• CPS Office
• Intercultural Resource Center
• Woodward House (Health and Counseling)

Parking Information

To accommodate large PGE vehicles and ensure safety, we’re asking students, faculty and staff who park on Sheridan Street (east of River Street), Hancock Street (east of River Street) and Carlton Way (south of Sheridan Street) to move their vehicles to the Bauman parking lot on the day of the work. Once the work is completed and barriers are removed, the streets will reopen.

Sensitive Equipment

We recommend that you unplug electronics such as laptops, TVs or other sensitive devices in case of a power surge. Refrain from opening refrigerators during an outage to keep food cold.

Since many will be participating in the annual Serve Day, the power outage should not impact you. We appreciate your cooperation as PGE completes this essential maintenance.

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Do you need a reset on your relationship to tech?

At Resonate 2025: Christian Wisdom in a Technological World, you’ll find a community dedicated to faithful living in a digital age, discovering new insights and practical ways of embracing virtual realities, without being consumed by them.

A combined conference and concert, the event is open to the public. We encourage George Fox students, faculty and staff to attend and share within their broader faith communities. Highlights include:

• Andy Crouch: “Choosing spiritual formation in an age of AI”
• Tyler Staton: “Pursuing the quiet inner life in a distracted world”
• Megan Sullivan: “Faith-based frameworks for ethical AI”
• Plus, music by “The Brilliance”

Join us Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27, as we behold Christianity’s unique, hopeful, and enriching vision of the good life. Get your ticket here.

Join the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell. Learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The posting and display policy at George Fox applies to student-sponsored public displays, posters, and chalking. This updated policy is designed to support your events and initiatives while keeping our campus clean and welcoming.

Here is a basic definition of each:

• Displays generally consist of a number of images or ideas intended to engage the campus community, create awareness, or generate discussion.
• Posters are typically used to advertise a specific event or promote activities for an officially recognized club or organization.
• Chalking is the act of writing or drawing with water-soluble chalk on approved outdoor surfaces.

You can find all the details you need in the Student Handbook’s “Policy for Student Posters, Displays, and Chalking” section.

Key reminders:

• Please read these specific policies carefully to ensure your materials are approved and compliant.
• Approval process: All posters, displays, and chalking content must be approved by the Office of Student Life before being placed.
• Approved locations: Only post on designated bulletin boards, posting kiosks, or sandwich boards.
• Prohibited areas: Do not post on walls, windows or doors. Also, please note that chalking is prohibited on vertical surfaces, under overhangs, or on the Crisman Crossing bridge or the chapel sidewalks.
• Adhesion and removal: Use push pins or removable tape only, and remember to remove your materials once your event is over.

Have questions? Please email the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

A concert and a conference, Resonate 2025, set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27, has something for everyone!

Guest speakers Andy Crouch, Tyler Staton, and Notre Dame’s Meghan Sullivan headline this year’s event, “Christian Wisdom in a Technological World,” which presents a unique, hopeful and helpful vision of how to live within new virtual realities, without being consumed by them. The event kicks off with an evening of worship in the George Fox Chapel framed by the profound music of The Brilliance.

Students are encouraged to volunteer and attend for free. Employees and alumni can purchase discounted tickets here. The event is open to the public. Feel free to share widely!

The history and politics and mathematics and data analytics departments are partnering to bring a screening of the documentary film Counted Out to campus. The film explores the importance of numerical literacy in our data-driven world through personal stories and interviews with experts. Check out this trailer to learn more.

It’s free to attend the screening, but you need to reserve a seat by requesting a ticket here. The screening will be on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.

If you have questions, please reach out to Sarah Kerrigan at skerrigan@georgefox.edu or Aaron Stuvland at astuvland@georgefox.edu.

Calling all student creators! Sign up to sell your goods or showcase your business at Bruinpalooza during Homecoming weekend. Bruinpalooza will take place in the quad on Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon to 3 p.m. and is a great opportunity to connect with alumni, fellow students, and community members who will be on campus for the Homecoming festivities.

We have five student vendor spots available. Register by Tuesday, Sept. 16, using this link.

Reach out to Kelton Hedstrom in the alumni relations office at khedstrom@georgefox.edu with questions.

Access to The New York Times expires after one year, and many people set up their accounts in the fall. To extend your access for another year, go here. See our guide for more information.

Contact researchhelp@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

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. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Thursday, Sept. 11, and Thursday, Sept. 25. Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Do you long for time and space to be still and experience Christ’s presence with others? All are welcome to join Quaker worship in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays this semester.

Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.

¿Quieres hablar Español? La Sobremesa is happening today (Tuesday) at noon in Armstrong House. Come to an informal, relaxed, weekly opportunity to speak, practice, and learn more Spanish. Find and get to know other people on campus who are interested and excited about learning and using languages. This event is open for faculty, staff and students.

If you have any questions, email smartinez@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there. ¡Hasta luego!