The Daily Bruin

Join us this Wednesday, Sept. 10, as we engage in our annual Serve Day! All students and employees are expected to take part as we come together to serve surrounding communities.

Join us in Klages at 8 a.m. (note updated time) to pack lunches, connect with others, and kick off this meaningful day. We will host our kickoff event in the quad near Pennington Hall at 9 a.m.

Undergrads should watch for a text message on Monday morning for their serve site placement; employees should have already received an email with serve site information. We are not using the Helper-Helper app for serve site placement info this year.

Finally, employees, please do not park in the Hoover lot on Sept. 10 so serve site partners and shuttles have somewhere to park for pick-up.

Let’s make this year’s Serve Day one to remember! If you have questions, please email serveday@georgefox.edu.

Calling all student creators! Sign up to sell your goods or showcase your business at Bruinpalooza during Homecoming weekend. Bruinpalooza will take place in the quad on Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon to 3 p.m. and is a great opportunity to connect with alumni, fellow students, and community members who will be on campus for the Homecoming festivities.

We have five student vendor spots available. Register by Tuesday, Sept. 16, using this link.

Reach out to Kelton Hedstrom in the alumni relations office at khedstrom@georgefox.edu with questions.

Greetings from the Chess Club! The first Chess Club meeting will be from 1 to 3 p.m. this Monday, Sept. 8, in the Murdock Library. Boards and sets will be provided. If you are a beginner, there is instruction and coaching available.

If you stop by by Chess Club table at the Fox County Fair, you’ll have a chance to win a T-shirt.

If you want to join the club as a member or as an officer, contact club president Kiernen McTaggart at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu.

Join us next Wednesday, Sept. 10, as we engage in our annual Serve Day! All students and employees are expected to take part as we come together to serve surrounding communities. Join us on the quad before 9 a.m. to pack lunches, connect with others, and kick off this meaningful day.

Employees, please do not park in the Hoover lot on Sept. 10 so serve site partners and shuttles have somewhere to park for pick-up.

You should have received an email with all the details about your assigned serve site. Be sure to log in to Helper Helper to check your assignment.

Let’s make this year’s Serve Day one to remember! If you have questions, please email serveday@georgefox.edu.

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. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Thursday, Sept. 11, and Thursday, Sept. 25. Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Need help with time management or study strategies? The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is leaving the building and heading to Edwards tonight (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m. We’ll be there to share our best tips on time management and study strategies. No appointment needed; just stop by and let us help you get ahead.

You are invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during the mid-semester break, Thursday, Oct. 9, through Saturday, Oct. 11.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10-12 students and will take place off campus. During the retreat, participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.

You must fill out this application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend, and then you will secure your spot with a $20 deposit. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. Sign-ups are open until Sept. 25 or until all spots are filled.

Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

The Office for Spiritual Life is hosting Life Groups this fall from Sept. 15 through Oct. 27. Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship.

Groups meet weekly (for seven weeks) for 60 to 90 minutes. Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life will also be SPIL-credit eligible. To sign up, please fill out this form by Thursday, Sept. 12.

Feel free to check out our Instagram for more information: @gfuspil

If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Do you long for time and space to be still and experience Christ’s presence with others? All are welcome to join Quaker worship in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays this semester.

Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please join us in chapel this morning (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. to hear a message from President Baker and to worship with our student chapel band! Everyone is welcome. See you there!

Do you love football and music? Drumline has openings for two more players! We rehearse on Monday evenings, and perform at all five home football games.

Previous music experience is required (with basic music reading ability), but we have spots for both drummers (snare and tenors) as well as other musicians who haven’t played the drums before (we will teach you bass drum!).

Please contact Professor Corbin immediately at dcorbin@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

¿Quieres hablar Español? La Sobremesa is happening today (Tuesday) at noon in Armstrong House. Come to an informal, relaxed, weekly opportunity to speak, practice, and learn more Spanish. Find and get to know other people on campus who are interested and excited about learning and using languages. This event is open for faculty, staff and students.

If you have any questions, email smartinez@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there. ¡Hasta luego!

Hola a todos! If you’re interested in practicing Spanish, the English Department invites you to Sobremesa, a time to join peers around a table (with possible snacks) in Armstrong House for casual conversation every Tuesday.

It will be very relaxed and informal, so don’t worry about your personal level of the language. We just want to create a space for everyone excited about Spanish to practice and commune with one another.

If you have any questions, email smartinez@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there. Chau!

Looking for support to boost your academic success? The Academic Resource Center (ARC) has you covered!

From writing consultations to academic coaching, our team is here to help you excel. Stop by starting today (Monday) and make the most of our resources! To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.

We are open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 9 p.m. and Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Guten tag! If you speak German (or are interested in learning more), the English Department invites you to join faculty and peers for casual conversation Thursday, Sept. 4, at 1 p.m. in Armstrong House.

It will be a relaxed, fun time to get to know one another and connect through the German language. It will be our first meeting, and depending on the wishes of those who attend, we might make it a weekly get-together.

Whatever your level of German, we encourage you to connect with fellow Deutschsprechern. Tschüss!

Contact Susana Martinez at smartinez@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

We’re excited to announce that the Bruin Discounts webpage is now live!

Bruin Discounts is a program where local businesses generously offer exclusive discounts to members of the George Fox community. These offers are our way of saying thank you to you – and a way for us to support and strengthen our ties with Newberg’s local businesses.

Letters were sent to businesses a few weeks ago, and we are still receiving replies; those will be added as they come in. You can now view available discounts here.

Following are the policies for using Bruin Discounts:

• Only one use per visit is allowed.
• Discounts cannot be combined with other sales or promotions.
• You must present your George Fox ID card to redeem the discount.
• The employee or student must be present at the time of purchase.
• Spouses or family members may not redeem the discount on their own.

We encourage you to frequent and thank these local businesses for their generosity and for supporting our George Fox community.

Do you know of a business that would like to join? They can submit their offer using this form.

Thank you for being part of the George Fox community and helping us build strong local relationships!

The Color Run will take place tonight (Friday) at 6 p.m. We are kicking off the year with this annual event in front of the Hobson/Macy/Sutton (HMS) complex. Grab your free T-shirt, run through the balloon arch, color with your friends, and enjoy a fun and exciting surprise after the run.

Please remove your car from in front of Sutton before the race starts if you don’t want it covered in color.

Coming up:

• Fox Co. Fair (clubs fair): Friday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. in the quad
• Fox Jamboree: Friday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. in the quad
• Amazing Race: Friday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. Meet in front of Stevens.

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Looking to get outside and explore Oregon? Our professional outdoor guides are here to guide you in a variety of activities, from day hikes to rock climbing to paddle boarding and more!

Outside Days feature trips around Oregon that are designed to be affordable to all students, and we offer a scholarship on every registration page to create equitable access to the outdoors.

Outside Days, Sept. 5-7:

• Friday:
  • Newberg Bike Ride and Ice Cream
  • Glow in the Dark Paddle Boarding (almost full)
• Saturday:
  • Intro to Rock Climbing at Broughton Bluff
  • Intermediate Rock Climbing at Ozone
  • Whitewater Rafting the Deschutes
• Sunday
  • Hiking Trappist Abbey
  • Paddle Board Yoga
  • Newberg Bike Ride and Ice Cream

Sign up for these activities on IMLeagues. Contact Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Feeling the stress of the semester? You’re not alone!

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is leaving the building and heading to a dorm near you over the next three weeks. We’ll be there to share our best tips on study strategies and time management. No appointments are needed – just stop by and let us help you get ahead.

Find us at a dorm near you:

• Edwards: Sept. 3 from 8 to 9 p.m.
• Sutton: Sept. 9 from 8 to 9 p.m.
• Pennington: Sept. 11 from 8 to 9 p.m.
• Gulley: Sept. 17 from 8 to 9 p.m.

Serve Day 2025 is right around the corner (Wednesday, Sept. 10), and we want to make sure all of our students have a place to serve!

If you are an off-campus/commuting student, please complete this Serve Day sign-up form before 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4.

Our team will be following up and communicating to you (via text and email) about where you will be designated to serve Sept. 10. The goal is to get you, our beloved commuters, to a serve site closer to the home you commute from, so you can drive straight there (instead of to Newberg campus and then to your site).

If you have not been communicated with about your serve site placement by Sunday, Sept. 7, please email serveday@georgefox.edu.

Thank you for serving with passion at Fox!