The Daily Bruin

Due to Serve Day, Mail Services will be closed in the morning today (Wednesday). We will be open at 1 p.m. for regular service.

Café Bon Appetit will have adjusted hours for Serve Day today (Wednesday).

• Canyon Commons:
  • Breakfast – 7 to 8:30 a.m.
  • Lunch – Closed
  • Dinner – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Bridge Cafe:
  • 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
• Maker’s Market:
  • Closed

Shipping was delayed on our dish machine. We will let you know when paper dishes in the dining room will be rescheduled. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu. 

Enjoy climbing? The Climbing Club is hosting its first club event today (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. Come and hang out at the Hadlock climbing wall to eat snacks and learn how to play games like Add On and Stick Game. The more the merrier, so bring your friends!

For more information, please contact the Climbing Club president, Charlotte Lyon, at clyon24@georgefox.edu.

Join the Kyrie Orthodox Club for an evening of prayer, worship and a short talk/Q&A with Eastern Orthodox priest Fr. John Jensen this Friday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Armstrong House.

Whether you are familiar with the Orthodox tradition or not, we’d love to have you worship with us! 

Questions? Contact John Temple at jtemple24@georgefox.edu.

Join the Academic Resource Center for an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Hoover 105. Learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more.

Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please note that the Hadlock Student Center will only be open from 6 to 8 a.m. and from 4 to 11 p.m. tomorrow during Serve Day. Events scheduled for Wednesday evening will still take place!

This is a reminder that the Bruin Bookstore will be closed during Serve Day tomorrow. See you Thursday!

Questions? Contact Anne Marie Jacob at ajacob@georgefox.edu. 

¿Quieres hablar español? La Sobremesa is happening this Thursday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. 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 Susana Martinez at smartinez@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there. ¡Hasta luego!

Beginning tomorrow (Wednesday), Bon Appétit and the university will be installing a new dish machine. We will be serving all food on paper dishes until the installation is complete.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this work is underway. Thank you for bearing with us during this temporary inconvenience!

Questions? Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu. 

Do you love George Fox and want to help visiting students decide if this is the place for them? Apply to be a University Ambassador!

University Ambassadors, or “Ambies,” are servant-hearted students who are gifted in areas of public speaking and relational diplomacy, with a desire to represent George Fox to prospective students and families.

You’ll play an impactful role for visiting students by sharing about your George Fox experience through campus tours, overnight hosting, event day greeting, and more. This is an excellent resume builder, and a ton of fun!

Questions? Email Missy at mdowns@georgefox.edu.

Volunteer to make a magical night for individuals experiencing disabilities! Shine 2026: An Evening in Paris will be at Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road) this Friday, Sept. 18, from 5:15 to 8 p.m.

Every guest of Shine enters this event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including a catered dinner, dancing, limo rides, hair and makeup, photos, karaoke, and more. We can only make Shine happen with hundreds of volunteers like yourself!

If you would like to volunteer for Shine as a buddy, register here. Questions? Contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu. 

There’s still time to sign up for “AI and Leadership — a Winning Combination.” Hear former Starbucks CEO Jim Donald discuss why increasingly intelligent machines make human intention, caring and wisdom more vital than ever.

• Date: Monday, Sept. 21
• Time: 5:30 p.m. PDT
• Location: Online

Learn about George Fox’s MBA, centered on ethical leadership, and details regarding the $3,000 Alumni Advantage Scholarship. Sign up here to attend.

Questions? Contact Sean Aker, associate director of graduate admissions and MBA program admissions counselor, at saker@georgefox.edu.

Serve Day is Wednesday! You should have received communication regarding your serve site and additional details. If you have not received your serve site information, please write serveday@georgefox.edu.

Remember that all campus offices and departments are closed for this day of service. We look forward to serving alongside you!

Starting Monday, Sept. 14, Campus Public Safety will begin issuing citations. While warnings have been issued thus far, fines will be associated going forward.

Please make sure you are not:

• Parking in the wrong lot
• Parking in staff spaces (if you’re a student)
• Parking in fire zones
• Parking on campus without a parking permit
• Parking against traffic or on the grass

Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu if you have any questions or need help with vehicle registration.

The posting and display policy at George Fox applies to student-sponsored public displays, posters, and chalking. This updated policy is designed to support your events and initiatives while keeping our campus clean and welcoming.

Here is a basic definition of each:

• Displays generally consist of a number of images or ideas intended to engage the campus community, create awareness, or generate discussion.
• Posters are typically used to advertise a specific event or promote activities for an officially recognized club or organization.
• Chalking is the act of writing or drawing with water-soluble chalk on approved outdoor surfaces.

You can find all the details you need in the Student Handbook’s “Policy for Student Posters, Displays, and Chalking” section.

Key reminders:

• Please read these specific policies carefully to ensure your materials are approved and compliant.
• All posters, displays, and chalking content must be approved by the Office of Student Life before being placed.
• Only post on designated bulletin boards, posting kiosks, or sandwich boards.
• Do not post on walls, windows or doors. Also, please note that chalking is prohibited on vertical surfaces, under overhangs, or on the Crisman Crossing bridge or the chapel sidewalks.
• Use push pins or removable tape only, and remember to remove your materials once your event is over.

Questions? Please email the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Serve Day is just a few days away! We’re excited for a great day of serving alongside one another on Wednesday, Sept. 16. You will receive communication today regarding your team number, serve site and additional details.

Here is a look at the schedule for the day: 

• 8 a.m.: Join us on the quad to pack a sack lunch. Lunch lines open at 8 a.m. and close at 9 a.m. Lunch is free for all participants.
• 9 a.m.: The kickoff ceremony on the quad begins, when you’ll meet with your site team at numbered stakes on the quad and get prepared for your day.
• 9:25 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Travel to and serve at your assigned site.
• 3-5 p.m.: Join us for a celebration on the quad 

A few additional reminders:

• Participation is required.
• Closed-toed shoes are a must.
• No location or transportation changes are allowed.
• Remember your water bottle, sunscreen, and any prescribed medications (e.g. EpiPen).
• Inform your team leader about your medications.

If you have any questions, contact serveday@georgefox.edu.

Looking for a place to connect, grow in your faith, and build community this fall? Life Groups are back!

Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet weekly for five weeks for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. Each meeting is one hour, and participating students are eligible to receive spiritual life credit.

This fall, we’re offering two sessions:

• Session 1: Sept. 14 – Oct. 12
• Session 2: Oct. 19 – Nov. 16

You can choose the session that works best for you! Sign up at this link by today (Thursday)!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Calling all creative minds! Help support the Bruin Community Pantry by designing a promotional poster.

Prizes:

• First Place: $50 Grocery Outlet Gift Card
• Second Place: $25 Grocery Outlet Gift Card

Posters must include the pantry’s logo, location, hours of operation, and marketing information for students. Please submit your poster designs!

For more information, please reach out to Jere Witherspoon to schedule an appointment at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

All are welcome to join in a time of Quaker open worship in the chapel today (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

This will be a quiet time of waiting before the Lord. Alternative chapel credit is available.

Afterwards, Paul Anderson will turn a page of the St. John’s Bible for those who are interested. Every Wednesday this term, Paul will showcase Volume 1 (Pentateuch), with interpretive comments being made on Genesis 1 (Creation) to Genesis 2-3 (Garden of Eden).