The Daily Bruin

All university offices in Newberg and regional sites, as well as the Murdock Library, will be closed this Monday, May 25, to observe the Memorial Day holiday.

Local police departments will be conducting training exercises with canines in the Roberts Center and Hadlock parking lot tonight (Thursday) from 7 to 11 p.m. Please avoid these areas while they are on campus. There will be signs posted.

Contact Karen Toohey at kthoohey@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Are you an emerging adult (between 18 and 40 years old) with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Lizzie Pierce, a doctoral candidate of clinical psychology, is continuing to gather firsthand perspectives from individuals with ASD about their experiences learning about and navigating romantic relationships. This is a part of her dissertation project with the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology at George Fox.

Interested in being a participant? Email Lizzie at lpierce22@georgefox.edu, or click this link to learn more!

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. This survey will be open from now through August. Recipients of the gift cards will be notified the first week of September.

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

The Disability and Accessibility Services office is offering a summer series, “Adulting 101,” in which all students are invited to engage in conversation and develop skills, resources and strategies for key daily living functions.

Join us today (Tuesday) for our first topic, grocery shopping and meal planning. We’ll meet at 4 p.m. in the Murdock Library (in the ARC). Contact Jocelyn Day at jday@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Bruin Store will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday) for our yearly physical inventory. We will be fulfilling online orders and be back open on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you for understanding.

Please be aware that plant services will close the Wood-Mar parking lot tomorrow (Tuesday) to crane equipment onto the roof of Wood-Mar/EHS.

When parking, please use the Hoover or Stevens Center parking lots, and use the south entrance when entering the building.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience!

The Bridge Cafe is open for summer hours this week, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We will be at the Bridge Cafe Monday through Thursday this week. Lunch specials will be available starting at 11:30 a.m.

This weeks menu is as follows:

• Monday: Grilled chicken nachos
• Tuesday: Carnitas tacos
• Wednesday: Huli Huli chicken plate
• Thursday: Smoked bacon-wrapped hot dogs

If you have any questions, please email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

It’s that time of year again! If you have aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, this time is for you.

George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic for all those interested from now through June 12. We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including, but not limited to:

• General aches and pains
• Chronic pain
• Orthopedic surgery
• Struggles with balance/falls
• Concussion management
• Sports injuries
• Neurological events
• Vestibular issues
• General deconditioning
• Pediatrics
• Cardiovascular, and more

The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage.

Please fill out this interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. Thank you!

Please contact Catherine Cieslak at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu. or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.

Students using a 529 Plan to pay for fall 2026 tuition may now submit a new 529 Payment Deferral Request to help avoid late fees while waiting for funds to arrive. You can complete the form here.

Please submit the form before the payment due date if your 529 payment will arrive late.

Are you a detail-oriented student looking for a meaningful way to engage with the Be Known promise? The admissions systems and operations department is seeking three dedicated interns to join our team for the fall 2026 school year!

This in-person, work-study-eligible role requires approximately 10 hours a week, making it a perfect fit for a busy student schedule. If you pride yourself on precision and want to see how the inner workings of the university come to life, we want to meet you! Apply on Handshake today using this link.

Questions? Contact Emily Poling at epoling@georgefox.edu.

Shop the Bruin Store now to get 25% off select supplies (pens, legal pads, folders, etc.) and 20% off Moleskine Notebooks. Sale runs through Tuesday, May 19.

Our campus store is open Monday through Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are closed Fridays through Sundays. Or, shop online 24/7.

Over the past two years, the university has partnered with TimelyCare to provide virtual medical and mental health services to undergraduate students and select face-to-face graduate programs based in Newberg. We are writing to inform you that this contract will conclude on May 26, 2026.

We anticipate securing a replacement telehealth provider; however, there may be a temporary gap in service availability during the summer months. This transition is primarily due to the cost of these services, which has been higher than anticipated.

We are currently in advanced discussions with two potential vendors and will provide an update as soon as a new provider is selected, including details on how to access services.

In the meantime, we wanted to ensure you are aware of the potential gap in telehealth availability this summer so you can plan accordingly.

If you have any questions, please contact the Health and Counseling Center at hcc@georgefox.edu.

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 1. 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 2026 Summer Term. Register on MyGeorgeFox this week to save your spot!

Just a quick reminder that the Bridge Cafe is closed this week, May 11-15, due to various on-campus events. We will be back to our summer hours next week!

Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our 13th annual research symposium on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.).

Physical therapy doctoral faculty and second-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics. Questions? Please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

Department of Human Services (DHS) representatives will be at the Bruin Community Pantry today (Thursday) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist people with signing up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly known as food stamps).

No appointment is required. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

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.

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!

The Pre-College Summer Institute is a college immersive experience for high schoolers who have completed at least one year of high school. Students will stay overnight in the dorms, take classes during the day, and have evening activities available with other students. Visit this website for more information and to register your high schooler.

If you are a part of the George Fox community, use one of these discounts:

• Employees: Use discount code BRUIN for a $400 discount.
• Graduate Students: We invite you to also use the BRUIN discount code if you have kids who want to attend.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Students: If you have a high school-age sibling, use the discount code SIBLING for a $400 discount.

Questions? Contact summercamps@georgefox.edu.

On May 1, 2026, Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, publicly reported a cybersecurity incident affecting their Canvas services. The incident is still under investigation. Our IT team is actively monitoring for new updates from Instructure to assess for any impact to George Fox University. Instructure is providing public updates at status.instructure.com.

At this time, Instructure states that some identifying information at affected institutions was involved in the incident. Such information could include names, email addresses, student IDs, and messages among users. Instructure reports that there is no evidence that passwords, dates of birth, government identifiers, or financial information were involved.

This incident was not directed at George Fox University specifically. Instructure serves thousands of institutions worldwide. This is a vendor-level event that may impact multiple institutions. Canvas continues to operate normally.

What You Should Do

• Watch for phishing emails. Do not click links in unsolicited emails claiming to be from Canvas, Instructure or George Fox University.
• Access Canvas directly. Always log in to Canvas using official links or by typing https://georgefox.instructure.com directly into your browser.
• Report anything suspicious to the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.