The Daily Bruin

Have you been experiencing aches or pains in your body? Injured recently? Planning on having surgery? Noticing difficulty with everyday movements? The university’s Physical Therapy Community Clinic is here for you!

While Dr. Catherine Cieslak is out on maternity leave, our summer physical therapist, Dr. Jordon Whitaker, will treat all kinds of pain, injuries and movement difficulties of all types, so please reach out if you are needing guidance or treatment.

As a graduate of George Fox’s program, Jordon is excited to jump in and serve this community again. She is a great resource for you, so take advantage. We will work with you, your schedule, and your finances to give you the care you need.

The cost is $35 per session for community members and $25 per session for George Fox students and faculty.

Please call 503-554-2479 and leave a voicemail, or email physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu with your information to schedule an appointment. We look forward to serving you!

Top rope climbing is now available weekly at the Hadlock Student Center between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. If you are interested in climbing on the ropes, a staff member will be there to belay you and keep you secure!

Feel free to reach out to Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Gemini can now access info from multiple sources, starting with Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive and more! To ask Gemini to use a Google Workspace application, just go to gemini.google.com, type “@” in the Gemini prompt, and a list of supported applications will appear.

To try it, check out these example prompts:

• @Google Calendar When is the next all-employee meeting?
• @Gmail What are the most important of my recent unread messages?
• @Gmail Please suggest a reply to the email from the student expressing interest in the Applied AI Institute.

Learn more on our Google Site: George Fox AI Tools & Support. Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions!

Our campus is buzzing with activity as we tackle several important projects. For your safety and the efficiency of our operations, please be aware of and stay away from all marked work areas.

It is vital to give our crews and equipment plenty of room. Operators of large machinery may not always see pedestrians, and even your presence nearby can be a significant distraction, potentially leading to accidents. Do not enter or cross through active work zones, and please refrain from interrupting the crews.

For any inquiries about the work, the plant services office is ready to assist at 503-554-2010. Your understanding and cooperation in respecting these safety guidelines are greatly appreciated.

All university offices will be closed this Thursday, June 19, to observe the Juneteenth holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, although access to the 24/7 space will remain available.

The Bruin Bookstore is hosting an end-of-season sale, marking items up to 50% off now through June 30. From jackets, vests and cardigans to flannel pajama bottoms and mugs, we have something for everyone. Check it out!

We are available online 24/7 and open in person from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Email Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

In honor of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday this Thursday, the Intercultural Resource Center team would like to invite you to the IRC tomorrow (Tuesday) from noon to 1 p.m. for a quick 60-minute viewing of the documentary “Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom,” produced by Pastor Rasool Berry in partnership with Our Daily Bread.

As your schedules allow, we’d love to have you take your lunch break with us (we have multiple tables to sit around and a microwave for heating food!). Even if you can only come for some of the hour, we’d love to have you!

Please note that if you’re interested but don’t have the space in your schedule, you can find the documentary streaming on OPB as well as Our Daily Bread Media.

Happy viewing and happy Juneteenth from the Intercultural Life team! Contact Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Need help writing an essay? Looking for help with time management or study skills? The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) is open during the summer, and we would love to help you.

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

If you have any questions, please email vlc@georgefox.edu.

Paul Anderson will be presenting an international Zoom lecture/discussion on “George Fox: An Evangelical Perspective,” hosted by Woodbrooke, the Quaker study center in the UK. It will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25. All are welcome to watch!

Summer courses can be intensive! Make the most of your learning by developing effective strategies with the Virtual Learning Center (VLC).

Our consultant can help you go beyond just understanding content. They can work with you to:

• Develop Effective Study Habits: Discover techniques that fit your learning style and help you retain information.
• Improve Time Management Skills: Learn how to prioritize tasks and manage your workload efficiently, even with a compressed summer schedule.

Investing in your learning strategies now will pay off throughout your academic journey. Ready to sharpen your learning skills? Schedule an appointment with a consultant through the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard. We offer both Zoom and asynchronous options to fit your needs!

Let us help you become a more effective and confident learner this summer! If you have any questions, email the vlc@georgefox.edu or contact Heather Harney at 503-554-2449 or hharney@georgefox.edu.

Join us today (Monday) to celebrate librarian and archivist Dustin Kelley at the Murdock Library. We will take time between 2 and 4 p.m. to honor Dustin’s hard work and legacy and encourage him in his next chapter.

If you’re not able to join us, we invite you to submit a note or recording to our Google Form. Reach out to Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu with questions.

Today (Monday), Carlton Way will be blocked, starting at 10 a.m., for a large crane delivery. The road should reopen at noon. Cars will not be allowed into the area, and cars parked in the spaces near Klages and Edwards Hall will not be allowed to leave during that time.

Thank you for your patience!

The student life team is excited to host the Association for Christians in Student Development (ACSD) Annual Conference June 2-5. Some guests began arriving as early as May 28, with retreats and pre-conference workshops scheduled from May 30 to June 2.

We’re expecting more than 500 student life professionals from Christian colleges and universities across the U.S., Canada, and around the world. The conference also welcomes Christian professionals serving in student life roles at non-faith-based institutions.

As you encounter guests on campus during that week, we encourage you to extend a warm George Fox welcome. Many of these individuals have spent the past year pouring into others; this conference is a vital opportunity for them to be renewed, encouraged, and poured into themselves.

To view the conference schedule and details, please visit the event’s website. If you have questions, feel free to contact Sharia (Hays) Jones at shays@georgefox.edu or Mark Pothoff at mpothoff@georgefox.edu.

Join us this Monday, June 2, to celebrate librarian and archivist Dustin Kelley at the Murdock Library. We will take time between 2 and 4 p.m. to honor Dustin’s hard work and legacy and encourage him in his next chapter.

If you’re not able to join us, we invite you to submit a note or recording to our Google Form. Reach out to Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu with questions.

All university offices in Newberg and at regional sites will be closed this Monday, May 26, 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.

Just a reminder! The Hadlock Student Center has a few summer classes we will offer for those still around.

• Power Cycle: Mondays at 6 p.m.
• Full Body Burn: Fridays at 10 a.m.
• Employee-Only Functional Fitness: Mondays and Wednesdays at noon

We would love for you to attend and take advantage of these great fitness classes! Visit this link to learn more.

A highly anticipated course – Arts, Media, and Christian Communication – returns this fall! Offered through the theology department (THEO 455) and taught by Sunggu A. Yang, this course is open to all students across campus.

Together, we’ll explore how theology and Christian communication intersect with music, fashion, architecture, painting (yes, even Cubism!), film, drama, and more. Students will gain valuable opportunities to enhance their digital and performative approaches to Christian communication.

Contact Sunggu Yang at syang@georgefox.edu with any questions.

To reduce the cost of waste disposal, the majority of recycling bins and trash bins across the Newberg campus will be locked and not serviced during the summer. Do not place trash on or near locked dumpsters. Instead, the following locations will have unlocked bins for trash or recycling.

Recycling:

• Canyon Commons
• Klages Center (moved to be in front of Campus Public Safety along Carlton Way)
• Medical Sciences Building
• Roberts Center
• Stevens Center
• Wheeler

Trash:

• Brandt Hall
• Canyon Commons
• Hodgin House / Intercultural House
• Klages Center (moved to be in front of Campus Public Safety along Carlton Way)
• Medical Sciences Building
• Roberts Center
• Roy Apartments
• Stevens Center
• Villa House
• Wheeler
• Woolman Apartments

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Summer is quickly approaching, and so is your last chance to sign up for Summer Online!

Summer Online courses are less than half the price of regular tuition – and run for eight weeks, starting June 2. It’s a great way to create space in your fall schedule, while saving time and money! Plus, courses are flexible and taught by George Fox professors that you know and love.

You can see a full list of courses offered at class.georgefox.edu, under 2025 Summer Term. Register on MyGeorgeFox this week to save your spot!

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 fill out this form and include 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 time to share these stories with us!