The Daily Bruin

The university’s offices will be closed on the Newberg and Portland Center campuses tomorrow (Friday) to observe the Independence Day holiday.

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!

Come to the spiritual life office this week and next to look through the books and George Fox swag being left behind by Jamie Johnson. If you find any you like, take them as a gift from him to you. Unclaimed items will be donated on July 10.

This week, Bon Appetit will be at the Bridge Cafe Tuesday through Thursday and cooking on the patio on Wednesday.

Lunch specials will be available starting at 11:30 a.m.

This week’s menu is as follows:

• Monday through Thursday we will have a build-your-own grain bowl.
• On Wednesday, we’ll serve grilled hamburgers with potato salad on the Bridge Cafe patio.

See the full menu at georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

Please join us to say farewell to Jamie Johnson, dean for spiritual life and university pastor! After 17 years of faithful service at George Fox, he will be transitioning to be the vice president for student life and formation at Point Loma Nazarene University.

The farewell reception will be held in Canyon Commons 102-103 tomorrow (Thursday) from 3 to 4:30 p.m. (with a brief program at 3:30 p.m.). Use this link to share a written memory, kind words, a video message, or a photo!

Questions? Contact Brad Lau at blau@georgefox.edu.

Today and tomorrow are expected to be over 90 degrees. Do you have a plan for staying cool during the heat? 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’s heat protocol:

• Hydrate, Hydrate, 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 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.

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 and stay safe!

We invite you to bring your family and friends (and something to sit on) and join us on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for our third annual Prayer for Oregon Schools event, where we will pray for the upcoming school year.

During our time together on the university’s quad, we will engage in worship, small-group and/or individual prayer, and fellowship. We’ll pray for our K-12 and higher ed students, faculty, staff, parents, school communities, boards, leaders, and more. A guided prayer booklet will be available for those interested in additional points of prayer.

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 desires to come together in prayer and bring our schools and the people in them to the feet of Jesus.

If you have questions or would like more information, contact Sara Hahn-Huston, assistant professor of educational leadership, at SHahnHuston@georgefox.edu.

All university offices and the Murdock Library will be closed tomorrow (Friday) to observe the Juneteenth holiday. President Robin Baker recently wrote a blog piece reflecting on the significance of the day. You can read it here. 

Please join us to say farewell to Jamie Johnson, dean for spiritual life and university pastor! After 17 years of faithful service at George Fox, he will be transitioning to be the vice president for student life and formation at Point Loma Nazarene University.

The farewell reception will be held in Canyon Commons 102-103 on Thursday, June 25, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. (with a brief program at 3:30 p.m.). Use this link to share a written memory, kind words, a video message, or a photo!

Questions? Contact Brad Lau at blau@georgefox.edu.

Please join us to say farewell to Jamie Johnson, dean for spiritual life and university pastor! After 17 years of faithful service at George Fox, he will be transitioning to be the vice president for student life and formation at Point Loma Nazarene University.

The farewell reception will be held in Canyon Commons 102-103 on Thursday, June 25, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. (with a brief program at 3:30 p.m.). Use this link to share a written memory, kind words, a video message, or a photo!

Questions? Contact Brad Lau at blau@georgefox.edu.

This week, Bon Appetit will be at the Bridge Cafe through Thursday and cooking on the patio on Wednesday.

Lunch specials will be available starting at 11:30 a.m.

This week’s menu is as follows:

• Tuesday through Thursday we will be set up for a build-your-own flatbread pizza.
• On Wednesday, we will cook up smoked bacon-wrapped hot dogs grilled on the Bridge Cafe patio.

You can see the full menu at georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

Show your Bruin spirit and be part of a favorite community tradition! Each year, George Fox participates in the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival Parade with a university float, and we’d love for you and your family to join us. This year’s parade is on Saturday, July 25.

This is a fun opportunity to connect with the community, celebrate George Fox, and enjoy the parade alongside fellow Bruins. Participants will help hand out candy, blow bubbles, and distribute other giveaways along the parade route.

Bring your family, wear your Bruin gear, and help us represent George Fox with pride!

You can sign up using this link. Questions? Contact Macey Lutey at mlutey@georgefox.edu.

Starting tomorrow (Saturday), Newberg is under an Extreme Weather Heat Watch. It is going to be hot! 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’s heat protocol:

• Hydrate, Hydrate, 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 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.

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 weekend!

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 Bruin Store will be closed today (Wednesday) for the Day of Prayer. We will be open on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Have you been experiencing aches or pains in your body? Injured recently? Planning on having surgery? Notice difficulty with everyday movements? Did you participate in the free PT clinic and are in need of more physical therapy?

If so, the George Fox Physical Therapy Community Clinic is here for you! Our clinic director, Catherine Cieslak, will be offering treatment sessions throughout the summer, mainly on Wednesdays and Thursdays on a part-time basis through Aug. 28, so please reach out if you’re needing guidance or treatment. We will work with 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, faculty and staff. Appointments will be at the Medical Sciences Building at 448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg.

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!

This week, we will be at the Bridge Cafe Monday through Wednesday and on the Maker’s Market patio on Thursday. This will be our last week at the Maker’s Market.

Lunch specials will be available starting at 11:30 a.m.

This week’s menu is as follows:

• Tuesday: Smoked spare ribs with barbecue sauce
• Wednesday: Orange chicken
• Thursday: California burrito

See the full menu at georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) is open this summer. We can help you with writing papers and with academic coaching (time management and study strategies). You can choose to have a video call or asynchronous meeting.

To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard. If you have any questions, please email the vlc@georgefox.edu.

Gabrielle Hernandez, MA, a doctoral student in clinical psychology, is inviting students and community members (ages 18 and older) to participate in a research study.

This mixed-methods study examines how cultural orientation (collectivist vs. individualistic) relates to resilience and life stressors, with the goal of informing more culturally responsive and strengths-based mental health practices.

Participation involves completing a brief online survey, which takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous, and participation is completely voluntary.

If you are 18 or older and interested in participating, please access the survey here. Your participation will contribute to research aimed at improving culturally responsive mental health care.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question

Final call for free physical therapy! 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.