The Daily Bruin

Reminder: Mail Services will be open tomorrow (Saturday) from 1 to 4 p.m. to allow returning students to pick up packages and mail.

Whether you’re a new or returning student, living on campus or commuting, we encourage you to take some time to review the Student Handbook.

The handbook is an important resource that outlines the lifestyle standards, community policies, and other aspects of the George Fox community. The expectations within it help our community function in a way that reflects our Christ-centered mission.

You are responsible for reviewing and following all university policies. We hope you find this searchable handbook to be a helpful and informative tool. Be sure to check the section titled Policy Updates near the beginning to see what’s changed for the current academic year.

If you have any questions, please contact Mark Pothoff at mpothoff@georgefox.edu or Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu in the student life office.

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, and the hours will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28.

Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Heads up, Bruins! To ensure a safe and supportive campus community and comply with federal law (the Campus SAVE Act), all undergraduate students must complete two online courses through Vector Solutions/Safe Colleges by Sept. 22, 2025.

Required courses:

• RespectEDU for College: This course addresses sexual misconduct and sexual violence prevention and is also required for all student-athletes by the NCAA.
• Alcohol & Other Drugs

Why this matters: These courses are mandatory annually, and failure to complete each will result in a $50 fine.

We understand the content can be sensitive. If you experience anxiety due to the courses, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu for an exemption. Our confidential Health and Counseling Center and spiritual life office are also here to support you.

There are two optional courses related to active shooters and mental health. We will send you more details and course links soon.

Questions about Title IX or sexual misconduct? Contact Ann James, our Title IX coordinator, or Crystal McGowen, our assistant director of inclusive excellence, at TitleIX@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2317/503-554-2193.

Learn more at georgefox.edu/title-ix.

Mail Services will be open this Saturday, Aug. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. to allow returning students to pick up packages and mail.

Reminder: The Hadlock Student Center will be closed today and tomorrow for all-staff training and orientation. We will be open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In order for our hundreds of new students to have a seamless move-in experience, we need extra cooperation from the staff, faculty and students already here tonight (Wednesday) through this Friday, Aug. 22.

• Staff and faculty: Please plan to park along the street or in the Bauman or Morse lots on Friday.
• Students: If your on-campus residence is Pennington, Edwards, Weesner Village, Hobson, Macy, Sutton, Le Shana, Gulley, Brandt or Newlin Hall, we need you to vacate the lots associated with these locations tonight and stay out of them on Friday Aug. 22.
• If you normally park in the Le Shana or Newlin Hall lots, please move your cars as close to Fulton Street as possible so that the areas in front of the buildings remain clear. You can also move your vehicles to the Bauman or Morse lots on Thursday evening.
• Everyone in the Pennington lot, lollipop area, Edwards or Weesner Village needs to move to the Bauman lot tonight. Please keep Sheridan Street clear for easier access for our incoming students.
• The lot in between the Roberts Center, Gulley and Brandt Halls must be vacated tonight as well. The Morse lot is also available for Friday.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 and view this parking brochure on the CPS website for lot locations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation to help make move-in day the best day ever for our new students!

Are you ready for the heat this weekend? As we welcome students back beginning Friday, temperatures are expected to be in the 90s. 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 the 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: Heat-Related Illness Symptoms.

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 welcome back, students!

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In preparation, we need to have the Pennington and Weesner Village lots cleared out to move our new students in.

Please move your vehicles by 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday). You may park in the Bauman or Carlton lots in the meantime.

For more information, call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email us at campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In preparation, we need to have the Pennington and Weesner Village lots cleared out to move our new students in.

Please move your vehicles by 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening. You may park in the Bauman or Carlton Way in the meantime.

For more information call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email us at campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Join us at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 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.

The Bruin Community Pantry is making a change to better serve our community! We are shifting to purchasing eggs in bulk to make our budget go further, allowing us to provide more food for our students.

To make this possible, we need your help! Please donate your clean, empty cardboard egg cartons to the pantry. Your donations will allow us to distribute bulk eggs to students in a safe and secure way.

Please drop off your cartons at the food pantry during our hours of operation.

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, and the hours will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28.

Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Experience Shakespeare’s madcap farce like never before in our breathless 80-minute production of The Comedy of Errors.

Performed in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater, this production features George Fox students, staff, alumni and community professionals. Enjoy an evening of hilarious slapstick humor as two sets of twins turn a Mediterranean town upside down through narrow escapes, mistaken identities, and an abundance of errors.

Patrons are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs for seating during the performance. One free ticket is available for each George Fox student (Wednesday or Thursday shows only) and staff member (any performance). Use your georgefox.edu email address when checking out online at the box office.

Shows run this Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21; Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-24; and Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 28-31. All shows begin at 8 p.m.

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!

Mail Services would like to remind you to please use the correct address when shipping packages or mail to the university.

Please note: The correct street address for students is 501 N. Villa Road. In comparison, 510 N. Villa and 501 N. Meridian St. are houses across the street that are not associated with George Fox.

If you accidentally send a package to an off-campus address, please assume it has been returned or lost and contact the sender.

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed all day on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 21-22, for an all-staff training and orientation.

The Pennington, Stevens and Winters parking lots must be vacated by 5 p.m. this afternoon (Friday). The lots will be restriped Saturday and Sunday.

Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 for more information

We’ve moved! The Office of Financial Aid is now located on the first floor of the Stevens building. Our check-in desk is located on the back wall of Stevens, where you can check in to the Career & Academic Planning Center, financial aid, the registrar’s office, and the student accounts office.

Parking registration is open, and you must register your vehicle if you want to have one on campus.

ALL students and staff must register, even if you have a permit from last year. Please go to your MyGFU homepage, select Campus Resources, then Vehicle Registration. Click the login button and follow the prompts.

For resident permits, use your campus box address for faster delivery. Print out the temporary permit to use until your sticker arrives in the mail.

Contact campussafety@georgefox.edu or call us at 503-554-2090 if you have any questions or need assistance.