The Daily Bruin

The Bridge Cafe is open from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch Monday through Friday. Tomorrow (Tuesday), our weekly special will be tacos al pastor. We’ll follow that up with Philly cheesesteak sandwiches this Thursday, June 15, made to order outside on the patio.

On both days we will also have the Bridge Barbecue available with burgers and hot dogs made fresh.

Please visit this link to see our other menu offerings, and contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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

Go to traccloud.georgefox.edu 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.

The university community is invited to join a “Following Jesus” short course, taught by Paul Anderson, covering the heart of Christian discipleship from a Quaker perspective.

Sessions will be held in person from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Friendsview Retirement Community in Newberg, and also be accessible on Zoom (passcode: FJSC).

Here is the schedule for the two final sessions:

• June 6: Ministry & Service and Sacraments & Sacramental Living
• June 20: Blessed are the Peacemakers and Testifying to the Truth

The course is offered free of charge to all who are interested; we recommend participants purchase their own copies of Following Jesus: The Heart of Faith and Practice, as the course will cover the content of two book chapters per session.

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

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. 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.

The Hadlock Student Center’s gym courts are now open again for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, badminton and other activities!

The courts were offline for the month of May for a full resurfacing and repair project. The exercise studios have also undergone resurfacing and are now open for fitness activities once again.

All undergraduate and graduate students continuing for the fall semester are able to use the Hadlock Student Center for free over the summer months!

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

All university offices in Newberg and at regional sites will be closed this Monday, May 29, to observe the Memorial Day holiday. The libraries in Newberg and the Portland Center will also be closed, although the 24-hour space in the Murdock Library will remain open.

Have you heard about this summer’s Fox Film Camp? If you know a high school student who loves filmmaking, they’re not going to want to miss out on this opportunity! Campers will spend a week making their own short film that will premiere at the Friday showcase.

Fox Film Camp is designed for incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors, and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily the week of June 26-30 on the George Fox campus in Newberg.

To register, visit georgefox.edu/SummerCamps, and to learn more about camp scholarships email summercamps@georgefox.edu.

Do you know a high schooler who loves art? “Made to Make It” campers will take on design challenges and studio projects related to graphic design, printmaking, illustration, painting, photography and so much more!

This art camp experience is designed for incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily the week of June 26-30. Register today at georgefox.edu/SummerCamps.

Scholarships are available upon request at summercamps@georgefox.edu.

Auditions for the university’s 2023 summer community production of Sense and Sensibility are just around the corner and open to all!

This charming and hilarious adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel will be performed outdoors in late August and will kick off George Fox Theatre’s 2023-24 season. Auditions are open to current George Fox University students, alumni, employees, community members, and any non-union actors.

All roles receive a small stipend for their work. For more details, or to sign up for an audition, please visit this link.

All are invited to join us for a “Following Jesus” short course, taught by Paul Anderson, covering the heart of Christian discipleship from a Quaker perspective. Sessions will be held in person from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Friendsview Retirement Community and also be accessible on Zoom (passcode: FJSC).

Here is the schedule:

• May 23: My Story and Following Jesus Together
• May 30: Evangelism & Convincement and Transforming Worship
• June 6: Ministry & Service and Sacraments & Sacramental Living
• June 20: Blessed are the Peacemakers and Testifying to the Truth

The course is offered free of charge to all who are interested; we recommend participants purchase their own copies of Following Jesus: The Heart of Faith and Practice, as the course will cover the content of two book chapters per session.

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

The Portland Writing Center (PWC) is switching scheduling software from Penji to TracCloud. To make an appointment with the PWC, please go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.

All George Fox graduate and undergraduate students may schedule remote writing or academic coaching appointments with the PWC throughout the summer. Live Zoom consultations are preferred, though alternatives can be discussed if consultant availability doesn’t align with a student’s schedule.

If you have questions about PWC services or experience difficulty scheduling with TracCloud, please email wc@georgefox.edu.

Come join Bon Appetit for our summer specials in the Bridge Cafe and enjoy a meal on the patio! The patio lunches will start up at 11:15 a.m.

This week, we’ll have “Taco Tuesday,” so come enjoy some pollo asado tacos! On Wednesday, we will have crispy chicken caesar wraps.

Please check out georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for specials each week.

Calling all veterans! You are welcome to have a cup of coffee (and delish pastries) with the university’s Veterans Club every Tuesday. We meet from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Nut Tree Ranch Community Center (2902 E. 2nd St., in Newberg) to share in conversation and fellowship.

We have guest speakers every so often, but mostly this is an hour of meeting new faces and getting out of the house for a bit of conversation with Christian veterans. Please join us. We would love to have you! The coffee has been graciously sponsored by Caravan Coffee Roasters.

Contact Stauros Gibson at sgibson21@georgefox.edu for more information.

Plant Services will only be open from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today (Friday).

Are you prepared to take full advantage of the heat wave this weekend? Stop by Hadlock to rent inflatable paddleboards, inflatable (or normal/rigid) kayaks, and river tubes this summer!

We are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and reservations are highly encouraged. To browse our equipment and to reserve at no cost, visit this webpage.

If you have questions about summer rentals, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies at George Fox University is proud to share the return of its Summer Institute June 5-9. National leaders in the field of play therapy will be presenting, including Dr. Dee Ray, Dr. Garry Landreth, Dr. LaKaavia Taylor, J.P. Lilly, and Dr. Kevin O’Connor.

Students and alumni are encouraged to attend one or multiple days and utilize the discounted student rate. Please visit this link for more information and to register.

Contact the Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies with any questions at playtherapy@georgefox.edu.

Plant Services will only be open from 1 to 3:30 p.m. this Friday, May 12.

This is your last chance to sign up for events at the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s annual Health and Wellness Week.

We’re offering exercise and nutrition classes at the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.), all of which start at 6 p.m., and a  “Pool-A-Palooza” event for kids at the Chehalem Aquatic Center.

Here is the schedule:

• Monday, May 15: DASH Diet Taster and Educational Session
• Tuesday, May 16: Yoga Session
• Wednesday, May 17: High Fitness Class
• Thursday, May 18: Sports Nutrition (Taster and Educational Session)
• Saturday, May 20, at 3:30 p.m.: Pool-A-Palooza (Chehalem Aquatic Center)

Additional details can be found here. To sign up for events (or to ask questions), please email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu.

Ever wanted to learn how to make those gorgeous hanging baskets that grace our George Fox quad area? Now’s your chance!

Join us in the covered lower level of the Thomas Center this morning (Wednesday) and we’ll show you how it’s done. You will learn this valuable lesson on how these beauties are assembled and help us in plant services in the process.

We’ll start at 8 a.m. and go for approximately four hours. You are welcome to join in the class at any time. See you then!

Questions? Contact the plant services office at 503-554-2010.

The Bruin Bookstore is now on its summer schedule. We are open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. We’ll resume our regular hours on Aug. 7. Have a great summer!

Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu with any questions.