The Daily Bruin

The George Fox community is invited to the Friendsview Retirement Community’s resale garage sale Friday and Saturday, Aug 8-9. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

George Fox students get half-price on all items both days, and on Saturday all attendees can get half off their purchase or $4 per bag. Cash and checks are the only accepted forms of payment.

The address is 1301 E. Fulton in Newberg. We hope to see you there!

The Bruin Bookstore will be closed July 25 through Aug. 3 for scheduled maintenance in the Klages Center.

You can still order from the Bruin Bookstore website. Please note that all orders will be filled Aug. 4. Thank you for your understanding and patience with online orders.

Bruin Bookstore has cardigans, vests, polos, hoodies, quarter-zips and T-shirts on clearance for 20% to 40% off regular prices.

This in-store-only promotion runs now through the end of September. The store’s summer hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Stay tuned for fall term hours.

Please note that clearance discounts cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.

The George Fox University community is invited to join the annual sessions of Northwest Yearly Meeting this week, including the workshops at 1:30 p.m. and the evening worship sessions at 7 p.m. in Bauman, where Superintendent Jim LeShana and Malone Professor David Williams will be speaking.

In particular, Paul Anderson will be presenting a workshop, “Evangelism in the Early Church: Lessons We Can Learn for Today,” from 1:30  to 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, in Ross 208.

Some in our community may be interested in the number of people who are served at the Bruin Community Pantry.

During the first four years we had paper sign-in forms. Today, we use a Google Form to track clients at the food bank and have been able break out the different groups of people using our services.

• 2019-20: 1,151 clients served
• 2020-21: 4,335 clients served
• 2021-22: 5,591 clients served
• 2022-23: 6,123 clients served
• 2023-24: 5,691 clients served
• Undergrads served: 3,866
• Grad studens served: 524
• Employees served: 415
• Alumni served: 247
• Community members served: 633
• Pounds of food purchased from YCAP: 55,557
• Volunteers: 23
• Food donations: 5,735.2 pounds

2024-25 Stats …

• Number of clients served: 10,897
• Undergraduates served: 6,123
• Graduate students served: 1,064
• Employees served: 1,017
• Alumni served: 371
• Community members served: 2,322
• Pounds of food purchased from YCAP: 67,949
• Volunteers: 29
• Food donations: 1,974.28 pounds

Join us on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. as we host our second annual 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.

Get ready for some serious sunshine, because next week is going to be hot, hot, hot! While we all love a beautiful summer day, high temperatures bring the risk of heat-related illnesses. Your safety is our top priority, so let’s make sure we’re all prepared.

To help everyone stay cool and healthy, please follow the university heat protocol:

• Hydrate! Drink water every 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Time your tasks wisely: Schedule more strenuous work for the cooler parts of the day, like the morning.
• Seek out the AC: If your building feels too warm, head to an air-conditioned space such as Canyon Commons, Klages or the Murdock Library.
• Look out for each other: Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on your fellow employees and classmates every hour or two. A quick check-in can make a big difference!
• Know the symptoms: Familiarize yourself with the signs of heat-related illnesses. You can find more information here: Heat-Related Illness Symptoms.

Got questions about staying safe in the heat? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Stay cool, stay safe, and have a great week!

Department of Human Services representatives will be on-site at the Bruin Community Pantry to assist folks with signing up for food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits).

No appointment is required, and the hours will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on the following Thursdays:

• July 10 & 24
• Aug. 14 & 28
• Sept. 11 & 25

Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

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!

Course materials for the fall 2025 term are live on the Bruin Bookstore website. Select in-store pick-up and we will have your course materials ready for you at the start of fall term.

If you need assistance or have questions, please email the store at 1478mgr@follett.com or Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Check out the Bruin Bookstore’s current 20 percent off sale on League-branded clothing! The deal is available both on our website and in the store.

Also, the bookstore will be closing early tomorrow (Wednesday), at 1:30 p.m. We will return to regular hours on Thursday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

Due to changes in food manufacturing, tariffs, and cuts to funding for food by the federal government, drastic changes are coming for all food pantries in the U.S., including the Bruin Community Pantry.

Several regional food banks are suspending some of their programs and partners. There just isn’t enough food supply to go around. In the past, YCAP brought in 40,000 pounds of food from the Oregon Food Bank each week. Today, they bring in 16,700 pounds on average, and yet, the number of pantries (food partners) has doubled.

We’ve been informed that we’ll need to change the way we manage the Bruin Community Pantry. While we’re still considering our options, these are some of the ideas we’re considering:

• Reduce the number of hours we are open.
• Limit clients/household visits to once a week.
• Limit clients/households to one bag per visit.

These changes may take place on Monday, Aug. 25, the start of the fall 2025 semester.

What can you do? Consider donating money to the Bruin Community Pantry. Also, when you are shopping, please consider purchasing discounted food items to donate.

Our biggest needs at this time are:

• Any kind of meat
• Cold cereal
• Canned meals (pasta, stew, chili)
• SPAM
• Bread
• Soups
• Boxed meals

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

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

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.