The Daily Bruin

As we approach the month of August, the Bruin Community Pantry food bank will undergo some significant changes. First of all, sometime in mid-August, we will be relocating to Lewis Apartment #1. The Lewis Apartments are right across from the Roberts Center on Sherman Street, at 1404 Sherman St.

We don’t know the exact date we’ll be moving, but we anticipate that when we do we will be closed for at least a week. Please check the Bruin Community Pantry website for updates.

You are always welcome to email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions or to get updates.

Thank you for being a part of our community!

This summer, George Fox is once again planning to march in the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival grand parade on Saturday, July 29. We are inviting students to join in marching with us from 10 a.m. to noon.

Staging occurs at Renne Field behind Edwards Elementary School. (Please note staging for the parade takes place at 9 a.m.). This is an amazing opportunity to celebrate our connection and love for Newberg!

If you are interested in participating, mark your calendars and complete this form by July 21. The first 75 people to sign up will receive a free George Fox T-shirt! Feel free to contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu for more information.

According to the National Weather Service, the region is under a heat advisory for today (Wednesday). Temperatures are expected above 91 degrees in some areas and will range between 87 to 90 degrees for the remainder of the week. The region also is in a critical fire weather pattern.

If you are working in a building without air conditioning or outdoors, please schedule work during the coolest parts of the day. Take advantage of cooler buildings such as the Murdock Library, Klages, or Canyon Commons.

Also, stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes. During the hottest part of the day, check on fellow employees every hour to two hours, and familiarize yourself with the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

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

Over the next few days plant services will be testing our fire sprinkler systems on campus. When they test, the fire alarm may briefly activate the horn/strobes for a second and then shut down. In some buildings, there will only be a trouble signal for a brief period.

Our proposed schedule for the week is as follows:

• Tuesday: Macy, Sutton, Hobson, Roberts, LeShana, Gully, Newlin, Brandt
• Wednesday: Stevens, Wheeler, Hadlock, MLRC, Canyon Commons
• Thursday: Hoover, Pennington, Edwards

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Construction on campus is entering the next stage! Last week, the construction fencing around the end of Crisman Crossing was adjusted, so Crisman Crossing is no longer accessible on the west side, as the entrance to the bridge will be updated to the new and improved pedestrian path.

An overview of the closed area can be seen here. Construction of the new pedestrian pathway will continue over the next three to four weeks in order to be completed before the students return for the start of the new academic year.

Please use the Hess Creek crossing via Beebe/Carey/Willcuts if walking to the other side of campus, to avoid the construction area. By starting now, we should have a beautiful pedestrian path to Crisman Crossing completed around the time of the August all-employee meeting.

If you have any questions, feel free to email plant services at plantservices@georgefox.edu.

We’re excited to announce that construction is entering the next stage! This week, the construction fencing around the end of Crisman Crossing will be updated. Crisman Crossing will no longer be accessible on the west side, as the entrance to the bridge will be updated to the new and improved pedestrian path.

An overview of the closed area can be seen here. The fencing changes will be worked on today, with construction beginning on Monday. Construction of the new pedestrian pathway will continue over the next three to four weeks in order to be completed before the students return for the start of the new academic year.

Please use the Hess Creek crossing via Beebe/Carey/Willcuts if walking to the other side of campus, to avoid the construction area. By starting now, we should have a beautiful pedestrian path to Crisman Crossing completed around the time of the August all-employee meeting.

If you have any questions, feel free to email plant services at plantservices@georgefox.edu.

Parking permit registration is now open for students who are bringing a vehicle to campus this fall. Here are some things to be aware of:

• Before registration, please first make sure that you have filled out the Housing and Meal Plan Intent Form to determine your status as a commuter or resident. If your housing status has not been confirmed, you will not be able to complete the vehicle registration.
• If you have a permit from last year and DID not change vehicles or housing, you DO NOT need to register again.
• If you have changed housing status or you are bringing a different vehicle, you will need to contact us at Campus Safety to make the changes.

Please carefully consider bringing a vehicle to campus, as our parking will be limited this year. To learn more, visit our Parking Permit Policies page.

If you have any questions or need assistance please contact us at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu.

MyGeorgeFox/PeopleSoft will be unavailable from 6 p.m Friday, July 14, through noon on Saturday, July 15. We will be doing hardware and software updates during this outage.

Please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or ext. 2569 with any questions.

We’re excited to announce that construction is entering the next stage! Starting today (Thursday), the construction fencing around the end of Crisman Crossing will be updated. Crisman Crossing will no longer be accessible on the west side, as the entrance to the bridge will be updated to the new and improved pedestrian path.

An overview of the closed area can be seen here. The fencing changes will occur today and tomorrow, with construction beginning on Monday. Construction of the new pedestrian pathway will continue over the next three to four weeks in order to be completed before the students return for the start of the new academic year.

Please use the Hess Creek crossing via Beebe/Carey/Willcuts if walking to the other side of campus, to avoid the construction area. By starting now, we should have a beautiful pedestrian path to Crisman Crossing completed around the time of the August all-employee meeting.

If you have any questions, feel free to email plant services at plantservices@georgefox.edu.

Due to additional interest, University Recreation is offering a second wilderness first responder opportunity this summer the week of Aug. 12-16. This course is an excellent training for anyone who enjoys spending time outside or that works in an outdoor environment.

The course is also taken by those who are interested or engaged in search and rescue, or emergency response teams. The course is open to the public, so please feel free to share this with family, friends and colleagues.

To view details for this course and to consider registering, visit this link. If you have questions, please reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

There’s still space in Maker Camp Week #3 for high schoolers who want to come to STEM camp!

Scheduled July 24-28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, the camp will feature “The Impossible Lock Box,” a fun and challenging project where students design a custom box and install a variety of locking mechanisms that are programmed to open with specific inputs that only the programmer knows.

Not only will students learn computer design, assembly and programming, but they will have a blast making friends and doing all the fun activities that you love about summer camp, such as water balloon games, bouldering, s’mores, late-night skits, and more!

Register today at georgefox.edu/SummerCamps. Have questions? Contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu.

Join us in Hoover 102 today (Tuesday) at 11:30 a.m. to hear a teaching demonstration by communication’s faculty candidate, Erick Roebuck. Erick holds a PhD in communication with an emphasis in organizational communication and social movements.

For more information, contact Kevin Jones at kevinj@georgefox.edu.

University Recreation (UREC) has several job opportunities open for this academic year!

• OREC Trip Leader: Facilitate outdoor recreation experiences like kayaking, hiking, surfing and other fun outings for students. Help students build community on trips and activities!
• Photographer: Capture fun photos at events, sports, and recreational activities with UREC, from volleyball to rock climbing and everything in between.
• Graphic Designer: Create captivating marketing pieces to help students find out about events and to motivate them to get involved in recreation at George Fox.

All undergraduate and graduate students are able to apply for these opportunities. Go here to apply.

Have questions? Reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center has hundreds of items you can rent out for summer fun! This includes paddleboards, kayaks, surfboards, river tubes, hammocks, yard games, and many other things.

The discounted rates are available to all George Fox employees and students. If you would like to browse available items and make a free reservation, go here.

Have questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Every year, the Hadlock Student Center has a new waiver that must be signed for employees and students to gain access to the facility. This year’s waiver goes into effect this Saturday, July 1. To sign it so your access continues for this coming year, please go here.

If you have any questions, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The university’s offices and libraries on the Newberg and Portland campuses will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Bruin Store will also be closed that day.

The Bridge Cafe will be closed Monday and Tuesday, July 3-4, for Independence Day.

Need help with writing or academic coaching during the summer term? The Portland Writing Center (PWC) can help you.

Go to traccloud.georgefox.edu or click on the TracCloud icon on the lefthand sidebar in Canvas to make a 25- or 50-minute appointment. Our consultants will happily work with you via Zoom (or asynchronously if necessary) to help you with a paper.

Zoom academic coaching appointments can provide support, encouragement, and accountability as you navigate your summer courses. If you have any questions, please email us at wc@georgefox.edu.

Every year, the Hadlock Student Center has a new waiver that must be signed for employees and students to gain access to the facility. This year’s waiver goes into effect on July 1, 2023. To sign this so that your access continues for this coming year, please go here.

If you have any questions, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Join Paul Anderson and others this evening (Tuesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Friendsview or on Zoom for the final session of his Following Jesus short course, focusing on chapters 6 and 7 of his book: “Blessed are the Peacemakers and Testifying to the Truth.”

You can watch on Zoom here (passcode: FJSC). Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.