The Daily Bruin

The Fox Jamboree will be at 8 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 12! Throw on your favorite flannel and boots and dance the night away. There will be a mechanical bull, line dancing lessons, snacks, the exciting pie-eating contest and more. You might even meet a new friend! Be one of the first 100 attendees to receive a free cowboy hat.

Do you know a guy on campus who will make the perfect Mr. Bruin? Last year, we had a blast watching the nominees fight to be crowned. Use this form to nominate your pick for Mr. Bruin now!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.

Coming up:

• Amazing Race: Friday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. in the quad
• Starlight Parade: Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. at the dorms
• ’80s Dance: Friday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. in EHS

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Greetings! Are you interested in chess? Do you like thinking and solving puzzles? The Chess Club will be meeting on Monday, Sept. 22, from 1 to 2:45 p.m. in the Murdock Library. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, come and enjoy the fun times.

If the time doesn’t work for you, suggest a new time on this form. You can also sign up to receive news about the latest events.

See you there!

If you have questions, email Kiernen McTaggart at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu.

Due to Serve Day, Mail Services will be closed until 1 p.m. today (Wednesday).

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

Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the big day – Serve Day – when all students and employees come together to serve surrounding communities.

Join us in Klages at 8 a.m. to pack a lunch and connect with others before attending our kickoff event at the stage in the quad near Pennington Hall at 9 a.m.

Both undergrads and employees should have received info with serve site information. Also, a general serve site quick reference guide can be found here. If you are still unable to locate your serve site team, meet us at the Serve Day info tables (see this map) Wednesday morning before 9 a.m.

Finally, as a reminder, employees should not park in the Hoover lot tomorrow 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 urgent updates or questions, please email serveday@georgefox.edu.

Now is a great time to get deals on apples and pears, as well as other fresh produce. As you are shopping around the farmland in our area, please consider donating a bag of apples, pears, potatoes, or any kind of produce to the Bruin Community Pantry.

You can drop off your donations during the pantry’s hours of operation:

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

Please contact Jere Witherspoon if you have any questions at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Here is a review of Bruin Bookstore hours for Sept. 15-28:

• Monday, Sept. 15 through Thursday, Sept. 18: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 19: Closed
• Saturday, Sept. 20: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 20: Closed
• Monday, Sept. 22 through Thursday, Sept. 25: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 28: Closed

Need help with time management or study strategies? The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is leaving the building and heading to Sutton tonight (Tuesday) 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.

The admissions office is looking for volunteers who are willing to have their room shown during campus tours! Tours begin as early as Friday, Sept. 12, and run through Friday, Dec. 12.

If you and your roommate want to give prospective students a glimpse of life on campus, fill out this Google Form (more details on the form)! You will receive a gift card for volunteering. Preference will be given to first-floor residents.

If you have questions, email Miranda at mdavidson@georegfox.edu.

Tomorrow (Wednesday), Sept. 10, several campus buildings will experience a planned power outage as PGE replaces old utility poles. All work will be in the south block between Sheridan Street (east of River Street), Hancock Street (east of River Street) and Carlton Way (south of Sheridan Street).

Students in affected areas have been notified via email. The outage is scheduled to begin between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. PGE anticipates all work will be completed by 3 p.m.

Parking Information

To accommodate large PGE vehicles and ensure safety, we’re asking students, faculty and staff who park on Sheridan Street (east of River Street), Hancock Street (east of River Street) and Carlton Way (south of Sheridan Street) to move their vehicles to the Bauman parking lot on the day of the work. Once the work is completed and barriers are removed, the streets will reopen.

Sensitive Equipment

We recommend that you unplug electronics such as laptops, TVs or other sensitive devices in case of a power surge. Refrain from opening refrigerators during an outage to keep food cold.

Since many of you will be participating in the annual Serve Day, the power outage should not impact you. We appreciate your cooperation as PGE completes this essential maintenance.

The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours for Serve Day tomorrow (Wednesday). The building will be open in the morning from 6 to 8 a.m. and will reopen in the afternoon from 4 to 11 p.m.

Hello Students for Life,

Welcome back to another incredible year full of compassionate conversations, learning that challenges you, and loving community! As we prepare for the semester ahead we want to invite you to our first Students for Life meeting of the year on today (Tuesday) from 5 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 209.

Prepare for a very informal meeting where you’ll reconnect with friends, make new ones, and learn about the heart behind the club. Let’s make this year unforgettable together! See you at the meeting!

Reach out to Della Gratsinger at dgratsinger24@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Office of Inclusive Excellence will be hosting monthly gatherings called Quake, inspired by the historic Quaker commitment to peace and justice interpersonally and on a societal level. These gatherings are designed to aid students and staff to be God’s agents of peace, to work for justice, and to demonstrate Christ’s love to a broken world.

We’re inviting students, faculty and staff to join us on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 3:30 p.m. in Hoover 207 for a free talk with counselor, speaker and George Fox graduate, Katie Wise.

Katie will share about the markers of healthy and unhealthy relationships, how to establish healthy boundaries, how to say “no,” and she’ll also talk about how to be vulnerable and how to name your own needs in a relationship.

Whether you’re dating, single, searching, or married, this discussion will help you level up and show up with confidence, knowing how to better honor yourself and others.

Feel free to contact Crystal McGowen with any questions at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu.

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.

This Wednesday, Sept. 10, several campus buildings will experience a planned power outage as PGE replaces old utility poles. Students in affected areas have been notified via email. The outage is scheduled to begin between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. PGE anticipates all work will be completed by 3 p.m.

Affected Buildings

• Art and Cinematic Arts Building
• Beals House
• Klages/Bookstore/Market
• CPS Office
• Intercultural Resource Center
• Woodward House (Health and Counseling)

Parking Information

To accommodate large PGE vehicles and ensure safety, we’re asking students, faculty and staff who park on Sheridan Street (east of River Street), Hancock Street (east of River Street) and Carlton Way (south of Sheridan Street) to move their vehicles to the Bauman parking lot on the day of the work. Once the work is completed and barriers are removed, the streets will reopen.

Sensitive Equipment

We recommend that you unplug electronics such as laptops, TVs or other sensitive devices in case of a power surge. Refrain from opening refrigerators during an outage to keep food cold.

Since many will be participating in the annual Serve Day, the power outage should not impact you. We appreciate your cooperation as PGE completes this essential maintenance.

– Plant Services

Do you need a reset on your relationship to tech?

At Resonate 2025: Christian Wisdom in a Technological World, you’ll find a community dedicated to faithful living in a digital age, discovering new insights and practical ways of embracing virtual realities, without being consumed by them.

A combined conference and concert, the event is open to the public. We encourage George Fox students, faculty and staff to attend and share within their broader faith communities. Highlights include:

• Andy Crouch: “Choosing spiritual formation in an age of AI”
• Tyler Staton: “Pursuing the quiet inner life in a distracted world”
• Megan Sullivan: “Faith-based frameworks for ethical AI”
• Plus, music by “The Brilliance”

Join us Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27, as we behold Christianity’s unique, hopeful, and enriching vision of the good life. Get your ticket here.

International Student Services is looking for students who have lived abroad and are interested in connecting with other Third Culture Kids (TCKs), etc. Please complete this quick Google Form if that applies to you.

Join the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell. Learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

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.
• Approval process: All posters, displays, and chalking content must be approved by the Office of Student Life before being placed.
• Approved locations: Only post on designated bulletin boards, posting kiosks, or sandwich boards.
• Prohibited areas: 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.
• Adhesion and removal: Use push pins or removable tape only, and remember to remove your materials once your event is over.

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

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 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.