The Daily Bruin

We have a few exciting updates about The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference coming to the Newberg campus Sept. 5-8:

• The full conference schedule has been published. Be sure to check out the many topics we’ll be discussing!
• Are you unable to attend in person this year? No worries! We have added a virtual registration option for only $19.90!
• If you still want to attend in person, there are fewer than 10 spots available. Reserve your spot ASAP.
• Tickets have gone up for sale for the two plays, An Evening with C.S. Lewis and The Baptized Imagination: Lewis & Tolkien! Tickets are included in the conference registration fee, but we have also made them open to the public. Get your tickets while they last; there is only one show of each.

Please help spread the word!

Finally, just a reminder that the Portland C.S. Lewis Society Newberg is taking a break for August. Stay tuned for updates after the September conference is over.

Feel free to reach out to Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Every year, students ask the student accounts office how to waive the health insurance fee that’s on their student account. If you already have health insurance and don’t need George Fox’s, you must complete the health insurance form located in your MyGeorgeFox “Task” tile under your To-Do list by Sept. 1.

This waiver must be completed annually, as it is not automatically renewed for you. Once you’ve completed the waiver, the charge should drop off of your student account within a few business days.

Full-time undergraduate students and full-time in-person graduate program students who do not complete the waiver will be enrolled and charged for university-provided insurance. These charges are due at the beginning of the semester and cannot be included in a monthly payment plan.

For any appeals regarding George Fox health insurance, please contact Health & Counseling at hcc@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2340.

In accordance with George Fox’s refund policies, we will not begin initiating refunds of excess fall term aid prior to Monday, Aug. 26. It is also important to note that refunds will not be issued to any students in session-based classes prior to the start of their fall term classes.

Please take the following steps to avoid refund delays:

• Be sure that you have activated Direct Deposit for refunding and ensure that the banking information you’ve provided is accurate and up to date. (Click on “Financial Account” of your MyGeorgeFox student homepage.)
• Make all enrollment changes PRIOR to the start of the term.
• Pay off any prior balances, no matter how small.
• Make any changes to your financial aid BEFORE it disburses to your student account.

We notify students that refunds have been processed by emailing their George Fox email address.

The first two weeks of the term are especially busy for our refund specialist. Emails and phone calls received between Aug. 26 and Sept. 6 might not be answered until the third week of the term so she can focus on getting refunds initiated and submitted for processing.

Feel free to email studentaccountrefunds@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Be prepared and order your books now for fall term. That way you’ll be ready for when you arrive on campus.

Visit this link to place your order, and contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Are you passionate about fitness and eager to help others achieve their goals? Join the University Recreation team as a personal trainer! No prior experience is required; we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ready to make a positive impact in our community.

We seek candidates with a strong passion for health and fitness, who are dedicated to motivating and guiding others on their fitness journeys. While previous experience isn’t necessary, a commitment to obtaining an NCCA-accredited personal training certification is essential.

This is your chance to gain valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic environment. As a personal trainer with us, you’ll have the opportunity to help others reach their fitness goals and lead healthier lives.

Apply now and email fitness@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We are currently seeking new GroupX instructors to join our team. No certifications or prior experience are required. We are looking for individuals who have a genuine passion for fitness and a desire to lead and guide others in their fitness journeys.

This role provides an opportunity to develop your leadership skills while helping others achieve their fitness goals. If you have a strong commitment to health and fitness and are interested in leading group exercise classes, we encourage you to apply.

If you’re ready to contribute to our team and share your passion for fitness, please consider applying here for the position of GroupX instructor.

Volunteers are needed at the Bruin Community Pantry food bank starting Monday, Aug. 26!

We welcome George Fox students and employees to volunteer! This opportunity allows great connections with students and others in our community, and the new space in the Lewis 1 Apartment is warm and inviting. Some faculty members set up office hours during their shifts.

Volunteer requirements:

• Must be able to serve at the time slot that they choose for the entire semester. We do have substitutes available.
• Must be able to attend an orientation that lasts about 30 minutes.
• Volunteers are required to complete two training presentations (a total of 20 minutes).

If you are interested in volunteering at the food bank, please complete this form. If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at 503-554-2316.

The Crescent is hiring for the 2024-25 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 populous.

Not a writer? We are also hiring photographers, a marketing manager, a graphic designer, a copy editor, and an illustrator! Applications close at midnight on Saturday, Sept. 7. Email asccrescent@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Apply for reporter here
• Apply for photographer here
• Apply for illustrator here
• Apply for copy editor here
• Apply for marketing manager here
• Apply for graphic designer here

This week, from today (Tuesday) through Friday, Aug. 9, sections of the Fulton Street parking lot and the Roberts Center parking lot will be blocked off for cleaning and restriping.

Additionally, the ADA spaces in front of Edwards will undergo the same process. Please be mindful of these signs and find alternative parking until the areas have been cleared.

Thank you for your help and understanding.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new webpage for George Fox University surplus operations! Our program is dedicated to helping manage the university’s physical inventory, with a mission to efficiently facilitate the pick-up, processing, redistribution, and sale of surplus equipment.

At George Fox, we are committed to working closely with our community to remove surplus equipment from campus buildings, ensuring these items find new homes or recycling markets. This effort supports our role as environmental stewards and partners in sustainability.

Explore our new webpage by visiting the Plant Services website and selecting the “Surplus“ tab at the top. Here, you can learn more about our operations and browse our current inventory, available for personal purchase or for department use at no cost to the department.

When requesting items for departmental use, please ensure that they have a designated location, as all items will be tracked in our inventory records. Additionally, some items may be considered outdated and might not be available for department reuse, as we work toward keeping our facilities modernized and aesthetically pleasing.

In the near future, we plan to have designated days for drop-ins, allowing you to visit us in person and see what we have available. These dates will be announced in The Daily Bruin as well as on our new webpage. Please avoid inquiring or visiting with the plant services office directly, as they no longer store our surplus inventory.

Join us in making a difference through responsible reuse and recycling!

The Crisman Crossing bridge will be closed, beginning today (Monday). The decking is being replaced, so it will not be possible to cross the bridge until it reopens on Monday, Aug. 19.

Please use alternate routes such as walking past Beebe, Carey and Willcuts halls, walking past the chapel and up the hill to Le Shana, or driving to the other side of campus.

Thank you!

The Crisman Crossing bridge will be closed, beginning Monday, Aug. 5. The decking is being replaced, so it will not be possible to cross the bridge until it reopens on Monday, Aug. 19.

Please use alternate routes such as walking past Beebe, Carey and Willcuts halls, walking past the chapel and up the hill to Le Shana, or driving to the other side of campus.

Thank you!

The Stevens Center parking lot is closed again today (Friday) while crews move out the Hodson House (former Security House). Do not park in the Stevens parking lot or along Center Street between the Stevens parking lot and 99W/Portland Road.

Both the Stevens parking lot and Center Street will reopen tonight after the house has been repositioned. Thank you!

The Stevens Center parking lot is closed today (Thursday) and tomorrow while crews move out the Hodson House (former Security House). Do not park in the Stevens parking lot or along Center Street between the Stevens parking lot and 99W/Portland Road.

Both the Stevens parking lot and Center Street will reopen on Friday evening after the house has been repositioned. Thank you!

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for today and tomorrow (Thursday/Friday). As per George Fox heat protocol, please follow the following steps:

• Stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes.
• Schedule more strenuous work in the cooler parts of the day, such as the morning.
• Move to an air-conditioned building (Canyon Commons, Klages and Murdock Library) if your building is too warm.
• Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on fellow employees and classmates every hour to two hours.
• Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

The Bridge Cafe will be closed this Friday, Aug. 2, for a staff meeting. We will also be closed Monday through Thursday, Aug. 5-8, reopening on Friday, Aug. 9.

Feel free to contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join Brayden Thomas, Paul Anderson and others for a time of silent worship this Wednesday, July 31, in the university’s Prayer Chapel. We’ll gather from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

Feel free to contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting Summer Visit Day on campus today (Friday). With more than 350 visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus at 8:30 a.m. and will fill the main campus parking lots.
• All visitors will take a campus tour at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; be mindful of guests walking through main buildings on campus.

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

Join us on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. as we host our inaugural Prayer for Oregon Schools event by the Centennial Tower in the quad! We will engage in a time of worship, small-group and/or individual prayer, and fellowship.

Bring your family and friends (as well as something to sit on) as we pray for the upcoming school year. We’ll pray for our K-12 and higher ed students, faculty, staff, parents, school communities, boards, leaders and more.

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 has a desire to come collectively in prayer and bring our schools and the people who are in them to the feet of Jesus.

A guided prayer booklet will also be available for those interested in additional points of prayer for the event. Please do not hesitate to contact Sara Hahn-Huston, assistant professor of educational leadership in the College of Education, at shahnhuston@georgefox.edu for more information, or if you would like a digital postcard invitation to share with friends.

Order online and in-store to get your textbooks before the fall rush. The Bruin Store is happy to help you get your materials and texts to be prepared for fall term.

Feel free to reach out to Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.