The Daily Bruin

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for today and tomorrow (Thursday/Friday). As per George Fox heat protocol, please follow the following steps:

• Stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes.
• Schedule more strenuous work in the cooler parts of the day, such as the morning.
• Move to an air-conditioned building (Canyon Commons, Klages and Murdock Library) if your building is too warm.
• Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on fellow employees and classmates every hour to two hours.
• Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

The Virtual Learning Center (formerly Portland Writing Center) is hiring a writing consultant who is enthusiastic about helping fellow graduate and degree-completion students understand the components of effective writing as well as aid with academic coaching.

The consultant will work during the academic year and possibly beyond. This is a remote position that operates on Pacific Standard Time. Consultants are current adult degree-completion and graduate students who work 10 hours per week meeting with students via Zoom or asynchronously.

Writing consultant duties include helping students with the following:

• Thinking through ideas for a writing assignment
• Considering writing choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, cohesion, and organization
• Developing ideas with specific evidence
• Improving research strategies
• Applying proper documentation and formatting
• Understanding basic grammar and mechanics
• Academic coaching: time management and learning strategies

Go to Handshake to find the Virtual Learning Consultant application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact Heather Harney, the Virtual Learning Center director, at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Join Brayden Thomas, Paul Anderson and others for a time of silent worship this Wednesday, July 31, in the university’s Prayer Chapel. We’ll gather from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

Feel free to contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.

Do you need help with crafting a paper? Do you need help with time management? Are you looking for learning strategies? If so, the Virtual Learning Center (VLC) is ready to help you this summer.

We offer Zoom and asynchronous 50-minute appointments. To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.

Don’t wait until the last minute to schedule your appointment. If you have any questions, please email vlc@georgefox.edu and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Join us on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. as we host our inaugural 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.

Order online and in-store to get your textbooks before the fall rush. The Bruin Store is happy to help you get your materials and texts to be prepared for fall term.

Feel free to reach out to Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The George Fox University Library is excited to announce a new look and improved functionality for over 90 of our online databases on the EBSCOhost platform. These include APA PsycINFO, CINAHL, Education Source, ATLA Religion, and Business Source Complete.

This shift will take place over the week of July 22, with some small updates continuing into the month of August. Throughout the transition, you can still access all of our databases from the “Databases A-Z” button on the library’s website. Existing permalinks should continue to function.

We’ve created an introduction video, but we welcome you to connect with a librarian or make a research help appointment if you would like one-on-one assistance or have further questions.

This coming week (Sunday evening through Wednesday morning), the Northwest Yearly Meeting will be holding sessions on the university’s Newberg campus, and all are welcome (see schedule here).

On Monday, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Hoover 103, Jay Miller and Paul Anderson will present a workshop celebrating the 400th birthday of George Fox and the spiritual impact of his historic ministry: “Happy Birthday, George! Explosive Ministry Then and Now.”

Feel free to reach out to Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Unfortunately, we have encountered a delay in implementation of the upgraded parking permit system. We will notify the university community as soon as we have a new registration date.

Thank you for your patience. Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Have any kids interested in esports? Encourage them to enroll in an esports summer youth camp!

Camps for ages 8 to 12 and 13 to 17 are running this summer. They will meet in the Wheeler Sports Center’s Esports Arena. Use code “GFU10” to get 10% off the registration fee (for George Fox employees, alumni and university partners).

Prices vary ($100-$400), depending on length, activities and camp structure. Visit this webpage for more information, and contact Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@geogefox.edu with any questions.

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Join Brayden Thomas and others for Silent Worship today (Wednesday) in the university’s Prayer Chapel behind Edwards Hall. We’ll meet from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

In quieting ourselves before the Lord, we learn to listen for his leadings within, abiding in Christ and he in us.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for today (Tuesday). As per our heat protocol, please follow these steps:

• Stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes.
• Schedule more strenuous work in the cooler parts of the day such as the morning.
• If your building does not have air conditioning, take advantage of cooler buildings such as the Murdock Library, Klages, or Canyon Commons.
• Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on fellow employees every hour to two hours.
• Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health, and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Got aches and pains? Physical therapy appointments are available at the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.) for employees, students and the local community beginning today (Tuesday) and running through the summer.

Appointments are an hour long and are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The cost is $25 for those associated with George Fox, and $35 for non-university individuals.

Please fill out this form if you’re interested. Contact will be done mainly through email, due to front office staff currently working remotely.

If you have any questions, feel free to directly reach out to physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu.

We look forward to treating you!

Attention all parking permit holders! Our permit system has been updated and now requires all permit holders to register for a new account. This applies to all students and staff even if you do not need a new permit.

Parking permit registration will open up on Monday July 15.

New and current permit holders will need to go to your MyGeorgeFox account, select “Campus Resources,” then “Vehicle Registration.” You will need to create an account and register your vehicle.

• For new permits, you will receive your permit by mail at the address you provide at registration.
• For current permits, you will have your current sticker/hang tag assigned to you by Campus Public Safety. You must register your vehicle in order for your sticker to be associated with your account.

Remember, if you need to change your permit status regarding resident or commuter, you will still need to contact CPS to obtain a new permit.

Failure to create a new registration will result in future citations.

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

Attention all parking permit holders! Our permit system has been updated and now requires all permit holders to register for a new account. This applies to all students and staff even if you do not need a new permit.

Parking permit registration will open up on Monday July 15.

New and current permit holders will need to go to your MyGeorgeFox account, select “Campus Resources,” then “Vehicle Registration.” You will need to create an account and register your vehicle.

• For new permits, you will receive your permit by mail at the address you provide at registration.
• For current permits, you will have your current sticker/hang tag assigned to you by Campus Public Safety. You must register your vehicle in order for your sticker to be associated with your account.

Remember, if you need to change your permit status regarding resident or commuter, you will still need to contact CPS to obtain a new permit.

Failure to create a new registration will result in future citations.

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

Got aches and pains? Physical therapy appointments are available at the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.) for employees, students and the local community beginning Tuesday, July 16, and running through the summer.

Appointments are an hour long and are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The cost is $25 for those associated with George Fox, and $35 for non-university individuals.

Please fill out this form if you’re interested. Contact will be done mainly through email, due to front office staff currently working remotely.

If you have any questions, feel free to directly reach out to physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu.

We look forward to treating you!

We wanted to remind you of the 24-hour access space in the Murdock Library. It is air-conditioned and has bathrooms and power for your computers and devices.

You are welcome in the library at any time (seven days a week and 24 hours per day), with your student ID card opening the locked doors (after hours). Be careful in this extreme heat. Stay hydrated and watch out for each other.

Join Paul Anderson and others today (Tuesday) for his final “Quakers and Leadership” session from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. in Stevens 101.

The study will build on his Following Jesus book and cover the topic “The Liberating Power of Truth.” Those desiring a copy of the book may contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions about the study.

For the latter part of the July 4 holiday week, we are expecting temperatures above 90 degrees. On Saturday, temperatures are expected to top 102. As per our heat protocol, please follow these guidelines:

• Stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes.
• Schedule more strenuous work in the cooler parts of the day, such as the morning.
• Take advantage of cooler buildings such as the Murdock Library, Klages or Canyon Commons.
• Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on fellow employees every hour to two hours.
• Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Have a festive Fourth of July!