The Daily Bruin

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!

Love George Fox? Become a university ambassador and share what makes our campus so special!

You’ll have a chance to meet new friends, connect with future students, and enjoy exclusive perks just for representing the place you’re proud to call home. Fill out an application by Friday, Sept. 5, at the latest to let your school spirit shine!

Contact Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu with any 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.

As part of our commitment to campus safety, we want to ensure all personal transportation devices, including bicycles, skateboards, and e-mobility devices, are used responsibly.

All devices must be operated respectfully on roads and sidewalks only, with operators yielding to pedestrians and using courteous communication when approaching. For everyone’s safety, all devices may not be ridden inside campus buildings, and riders should keep wheels on the ground at all times.

University policy supports the safe and respectful use of e-mobility devices around campus. E-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards should be ridden at slower speeds, especially in pedestrian-heavy areas.

To mitigate fire risks, indoor charging and storage of these devices are strictly prohibited in accordance with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue guidelines, institutional insurance requirements, and Oregon state law. Riding, storing, or charging these devices inside campus buildings is forbidden. Devices must not block fire exits, stairways, or emergency access areas and should be parked only at designated bike racks.

Remember, helmets and other safety gear are highly recommended. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in keeping our campus safe and accessible for all!

Following are parking permit registration instructions:

• From your MyGeorgeFox homepage, select Campus Resources, then Vehicle Registration.
• If you see a message indicating that there are No Permits Available, click the white login button.
• Please use your George Fox PO box number for resident permits for faster delivery.
• After registration, you will receive a printable temporary permit. This goes on your dashboard to use until your sticker arrives in the mail.

Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu for more information.

The first week of classes has begun! Here are some of the parking citation rules that will be enforced:

• Park in the lot designated by your permit. The parking map can be found online at this link.
• Do not park in neighborhoods surrounding campus unless you live there. If you live in one of the neighborhoods, stop by Campus Public Safety to get a Good Neighbor permit. There is no charge for the permit.
• Do not park in business parking lots as you are subject to being towed.
• Do not park in yellow or red zones.
• Do not park in handicap spaces unless you have a state issued handicap permit.
• Do not park against traffic.
• Do not park in reserved AC (Area Coordinator) spaces.
• Unregistered vehicles will be cited.

Citations will be issued to vehicles that are in violation of parking rules.

Please contact Campus Public Safety at campussafety@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2090 if you have any questions. See our website for additional information.

The university is celebrating its 26th year of Serve Day this year! In less than two weeks, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, every current undergraduate student, faculty and staff member will head out into the community to serve.

This is a great day to get connected with the greater community and launch another great year of service opportunities. Information regarding your site location will be sent via email ahead of Sept. 10.

Daytime classes will be canceled, and the university offices will be closed that day. We look forward to a great year of serving with passion!

If you have questions, please email serveday@georgefox.edu.

Class.georgefox.edu is a great resource for anyone needing to look up details on a class, including meeting times and location, teaching modality, enrollment limit and waitlist numbers, course description, instructor info and add/drop deadlines. Just click on a class to see all the details.

Have used clothing or kitchen supplies you no longer need? Please consider donating them to the Bruin Community Pantry! We’re happy to accept your items during our hours of operation, which you can find on our website. We are located in Lewis Apartment 1, at 1404 E. Sherman St.

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

The Crescent is hiring for the 2025-26 school year! Working for The Crescent is a great opportunity for students who are interested in exploring journalism, improving their writing skills, and working to inform the George Fox populace.

Not a writer? We are also hiring photographers/social media managers, a copy editor, a graphic designer and an illustrator! If you are interested in any of these positions, apply here.

Applications close at midnight on Friday, Sept. 5. Email asccrescent@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Color Run will take place at 6 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 29. 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.

The deadline to sign up for intramural sports is rapidly approaching! We are offering four different sports this season:

• Six vs. six volleyball (competitive and recreational leagues)
• Flag football
• Two vs. two pickleball
• Spikeball

The deadline to register on ImLeagues is Aug. 31 at midnight, except for flag football, for which the deadline is Aug. 30 at midnight.

We are also hosting a sand volleyball tournament this weekend! Grab some friends or join as a free agent before it’s too late!

Please contact Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Our university chapel is a sacred space for worship and quiet reflection. To better serve your spiritual needs, we want to ensure it is open for personal prayer and reflection at convenient times during the week.

To help us determine the best times to open the chapel, use this form to select the hours of your choice. We will use your feedback to help determine the schedule for open chapel hours this semester. Thank you!

Starting Monday, Sept. 1, the Bruin Community Pantry will be open during the following hours:

Grab and go only

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pantry

• Mondays, 1 to 4 p.m.
• Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Fridays, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

For more information about the Bruin Community Pantry, please go to its website or contact Jere Witherspoon in the student life office at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.

The ARC opens in week two. To schedule an appointment, please click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. The schedule will be available on TracCloud starting Friday evening, Aug. 29.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at the_arc@georgefox.edu, stop by the office in the Murdock Library, or call us at 503-554-2449, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Join us at 10:50 a.m. today (Tuesday) for our Fall Academic Convocation Chapel in Bauman Auditorium.

President Baker will kick off the year as we celebrate 15 years of the Be Known promise! Join us and start the year off blessed as we worship together and welcome students to campus!

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.