The Daily Bruin

Join former Starbucks and Albertsons CEO Jim Donald and members of the George Fox MBA Advisory Board for an exclusive online conversation entitled “AI and Leadership—a Winning Combination.”

As AI tools become part of everyday workplace life, explore how trust, purpose and human intention shape leadership in an AI-enabled environment.

• Date: Monday, Sept. 21
• Time: 5:30 p.m. PDT
• Location: Online

Gain firsthand insight into George Fox’s reimagined, AI-integrated MBA program and participate in a live Q&A session. Register online here.

Questions? Contact Sean Aker, associate director of graduate admissions and MBA program admissions counselor, at saker@georgefox.edu.

All veterans – undergraduate, George Fox Digital, and graduate – are invited to the George Fox University Veterans’ Lunch at noon on Thursday, Sept. 10.

We will be meeting in the “president’s dining room.” When you enter Canyon Commons from the south entrance, you take the first hallway on your right and it’ll be the first door on your right.

We realize that schedules and geography may prevent you from coming. However, we wanted to let you know that you are welcome. Please do not feel that you need to be present the whole time. We are comfortable with you grabbing your food and going. There is no cost to attend.

Dr. Brian Snider will be moderating the introductions, welcome and conversation. 

Questions? Contact David Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference is seeking student and staff volunteers for shifts over its four-day run, from Thursday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Sept. 27.

The conference will host 250 international scholars and fans of C.S. Lewis’s writing, while also exploring the broader contributions of Inklings like J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy Sayers, and more. The conference is the largest C.S. Lewis gathering in the world, and a truly special biennial event on campus.

Volunteers receive free conference entry and a T-shirt. Please register here if interested!

Questions? Contact Twila LaMar at tlamar@georgefox.edu.

There are just three in-person tickets remaining for this year’s Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference, which marks the largest gathering of international Lewis scholars and fans in the world.

The conference is open to the public, so please feel free to share the registration link with family and friends, near and far. It will meet on the Newberg campus Sept. 24-27.

Unlimited online tickets are also available for purchase and viewing. George Fox staff and students have the option to attend for free, with the commitment to serving in a volunteer role. Volunteers can sign up here.

Questions? Contact Twila LaMar at tlamar@georgefox.edu.

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent survey! We received an incredible response, and your insights, candid feedback, and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

As promised, we randomly selected four participants to receive one of four gift cards to Grocery Outlet. The winners are: Elijah DeJong, Brooke Brown, Emily Kelly-Bernal and Ayden Stewart.

Each have been sent an email with instructions to receive their gift card. Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Looking for help with brainstorming for your next project? Need help with your partially drafted paper? Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Want to get on top of things before finals?

Make an appointment with the Virtual Learning Center (VLC) for writing and general academic support. Meetings might include reviewing the assignment, discussing citation styles, or talking through the body paragraphs of your paper. All of our appointments are free, 50-minute Google Meet or asynchronous consultations.

You can schedule an appointment by clicking on the TracCloud icon at the bottom left corner of your Canvas course menu. The VLC opens on Monday, Sept. 7.

Questions? Email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu, or the VLC at vlc@georgefox.edu.

At George Fox, our mission is to provide a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe living, learning, and work environment. We believe that every person is created in the image of God (Imago Dei), and because of that inherent dignity, any act of sexual harassment, assault, or violence is a direct violation of our values and will not be tolerated.

Whether you are enrolled in classes at George Fox that are face-to-face, online, or at a distance, all graduate students and adult learners are required to complete the course titled “RespectEdu Foundations for Graduate Students – Updated.”

Please complete this course by Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, and look for an email after Aug. 31 with detailed information about it.

If you have questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at 503-554-2316 or jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Resources

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
• George Fox University: Resources
• Reporting Sexual Assault at George Fox University
• Questions about Title IX or sexual misconduct? Contact our Title IX team.

The university will have added over 250 new student parking spaces this year with the expansion of the Morse parking lot (next to the ball fields) on Fulton and Villa. However, the first section of that lot will not be completed until mid-September, with the second portion not being completed until mid-October. Because of these timelines, parking will be particularly challenging for the first two weeks of the term.

Graduate students may park in any commuter lot or street (see the campus parking map; these areas have a gold border on the map), the parking lot on the east side of Villa Road across from East Sherman Street (the university now owns this lot), and public streets for the first two weeks of the semester.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation! Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at ktoohey@georgefox.edu.

Do you long for moments to wait upon the Lord? All are welcome to join in a regular time of Quaker open worship each Wednesday, starting today, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the chapel, where we sit in silent expectation of Christ’s leading. 

Alternative chapel credit will be available for undergraduate students. Questions? Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu. 

Know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please complete this form with the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking the time to share these stories with us!

Did you know this Friday, Sept. 4, is National College Colors Day? You know what that means! Time to break out your blue-and-gold Bruin gear and show your school spirit this Friday.

We encourage you to wear your school colors with pride – and that goes for both students and employees!

Looking to get outdoors? Outdoor Recreation is the perfect way to do it! OREC is all about offering trips at a low cost for any student at George Fox.

Trips are professionally guided by OREC trip leaders, and all gear is provided to make your access into the outdoors easier. Here are some trips we have coming up:

• Sept. 5: Glow-in-the-dark paddleboarding
• Sept. 8: OREC info session (free pizza)
• Sept. 11: Glow-in-the-dark paddleboarding
• Sept. 12: Hiking at Mt. Hood and paddleboarding Trillium Lake
• Sept. 12: Whitewater rafting the Deschutes
• Sept. 13: Rock climbing at Ozone
• Sept. 13: Floating the Clackamas River at Milo McGiver
• Sept. 13: Hiking Trappist Abbey

Get all the details here. Trips too expensive? Our OREC scholarship is designed to make getting in the outdoors easier! Fill it out on any trip page and get upwards of 90% off of trips.

Looking to play in the first intramural sports season of the year? The deadline to register a team is coming up this weekend! Here are the sports we are offering:

• 6-on-6 volleyball (competitive & recreational leagues)
• Flag football
• Pickleball
• Spikeball

Registration closes at midnight before each league starts! Create a team or join one with friends. Not sure who to play with? Join as a free agent! Sign up on IMLeagues, and contact Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) representatives will be at the Bruin Community Pantry this Thursday, Sept. 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist people with signing up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly known as food stamps).

No appointment is required. It takes about an hour to process your application. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

For more information on the information you need to apply, check out their website. Representatives will be on campus on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

Please note: While DHS has indicated their intention to attend, their participation is ultimately managed and provided by their office. If DHS is unable to attend on the scheduled day and time, this is outside of our control.

Did you play in your high school wind ensemble or jazz ensemble and want to join the university’s Jazz Ensemble? We’re looking for new Jazz Ensemble members with experience on trombone, trumpet and bass (electric or upright). 

We have vacancies that need to be filled immediately. Contact director Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu if you’re interested in joining.

Please take five minutes to complete this anonymous survey to help us provide the best service to our clients at the Bruin Community Pantry. When you do so, you’ll be entered into a drawing for one of four $50 gift cards to Grocery Outlet!

Please make sure you click on the link at the end of the survey to type in your email to be entered into the drawing. Today is the final day the survey will be open. Recipients of the gift cards will be notified the first week of September.

Questions? Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Come try a Pilates sample class taught by Maddie Scott during RecFest this Sunday, Aug. 30, at 3:30 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center! She will be teaching Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. during the fall semester.

This 50-minute class will be an excellent example of what to expect during her weekly classes. They are open to all experience and fitness levels, with modifications provided to individualize your workout. Come challenge yourself and get stronger in a fun and encouraging environment!

Class registration can be found on IM-Leagues.

The Hadlock Student Center is excited to announce we’ll be hosting GroupX classes for the semester! Here is the schedule:

• Mondays: Employee-only Functional Fitness (noon); Pilates (6 p.m.)
• Tuesdays: Lunchtime Yoga* (noon); Full Body Burn (5 p.m.)
• Wednesdays: Employee-Only Functional Fitness (noon); Spin (5:30 p.m.)
• Thursdays: Employee-Only Dance/Zumba* (4:30 p.m.); Pilates (6 p.m.); Thursday Night Groove (7:30 p.m.)
• Fridays: Yin Yoga (2 p.m.)
• Saturdays: Circuit Training (9 a.m.)

To find out more information about each class and register for classes, create/login in to your IM Leagues account here.

*Lunchtime yoga and employee-only dance/Zumba begin in week two.

Welcome Weekend kicks off tomorrow (Friday)! We have a full schedule for incoming students. They will begin moving in Friday morning and end the weekend with RecFest Sunday night.

Please help us welcome all our new students, along with their parents and guests. You can find the entire schedule on the website here.

If we can be of any help to you, email us at activities@georgefox.edu.

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In order for our hundreds of new students to have a seamless move-in experience, we need extra cooperation from the staff, faculty and students on campus today and tomorrow.

Staff and faculty: Please plan to park along the street, in the Bauman or Austin lots.

Students: If your on-campus residence is Pennington, Edwards, Weesner Village, Hobson, Macy, Sutton, Le Shana, Gulley, Brandt or Newlin Hall, we need you to vacate the lots associated with these locations on Thursday evening and stay out of them on Friday.

If you normally park in the Le Shana or Newlin Hall lots, please move your cars as close to Fulton Street as possible so that the areas in front of the buildings remain clear. You can also move your vehicles to the Bauman or Austin lot on Thursday evening.

Everyone in the Pennington lot, Edwards or Weesner Village needs to move to the Bauman lot on Wednesday evening. Please keep Sheridan Street clear for easier access for our incoming students!

Finally, the lot in between the Roberts Center, Gulley and Brandt halls must be vacated on Thursday evening.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090. You can view the parking brochure on the CPS website for lot locations.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation to help make move-in day the best day ever for our new students!