The Daily Bruin

The state fire marshal just raised the state fire rating to extreme fire danger this morning, and the National Weather Services issued a warning that our region will be experiencing “excessive heat” from Thursday afternoon through the weekend.

We would encourage all residents to close windows and blinds during the day and open them at night, stay hydrated, and if possible minimize your outdoor exertions (we realize this is a challenge). Dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and no longer perspiring are some of the more common elements of dehydration and heat stroke.

Please communicate with your roommates, team members and advisors/coaches during this risky time.

In honor of Esther Klages, a longtime supporter of George Fox during her lifetime, the university has renamed the former Heacock Commons the “Klages Center.”

A portion of the facility is being converted into space for use by the engineering department, which will feature a collaborative design center, or “Collaboratory,” in what was the Klages Dining Room.

The selection of “Klages Center” was chosen to honor a woman who contributed greatly to the school. Her generosity made possible the construction of the Centennial Tower, and she helped fund the quad’s period light poles adorned with flowering baskets and banners. Klages passed away in 2004 at the age of 100.

This afternoon (Wednesday), the university’s advancement office is hosting a special Canyon Commons dedication event for donors, business partners and special friends of the university. The doors open at 4:45 p.m., and the program begins at 5:10 p.m.

To show courtesy to our guests, please be sure to avoid parking in the Roberts Center lot if you plan to be on campus past 4:30 p.m.

Thank you for your consideration.

Come check out our 25 percent off clearance event at the Bruin Store! Save an extra 25 percent off already-marked-down items. All clearance items are also available at georgefoxshop.com.

While you’re here, check out our new 125th Anniversary tees, only $10!

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Due to safety concerns and fire risk associated with hoverboards that have been raised by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the potential impact to the safety of our community, George Fox University has decided to temporarily ban these devices.

Effective the spring 2016 semester until further notice, the use, possession, or storage of hoverboards, including all self-balancing type scooters and hands-free segways, will not be permitted on campus or on any George Fox property.

Contact Mark Pothoff for more information (mpothoff@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2313).

Come check out our 25 percent off clearance event at the Bruin Store! Save an extra 25 percent off already-marked-down items. All clearance items are also available at georgefoxshop.com.

While you’re here, check out our new 125th Anniversary tees, only $10!

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A beginning guitar class will be offered on campus this fall for credit. Sign up and add some fun to your schedule and learn a new skill!

The class is designed for those new to the guitar who want to learn in a fun group setting. Learn the skills to play all your favorite rock, folk, pop and worship songs. No experience is necessary, but you must have your own guitar. The class is MUSI 250-A (Wednesdays/Fridays, 3:20-4:30 p.m.).

Class and lessons are taught by G.I.T. Musicians Institute graduate Jordan Stricklen. Email Jordan directly at JStricklen@georgefox.edu for more info.

Need Microsoft Office on your computer? Want to get it for free?

Office 365 provides Microsoft Office for PC and Mac computers and selected mobile devices for as long as you are a George Fox student. Go to the Office 365 Login page and login with your GFU email address and password. You will be provided with the most recent version of Office that will work with your operation system. You can install one or all of the following: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote.

Questions? Contact the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.

Come check out our 25 percent off clearance event at the Bruin Store! Save an extra 25 percent off already-marked-down items. All clearance items are also available at georgefoxshop.com.

While you’re here, check out our new 125th Anniversary tees, only $10!

Follow us!
Instagram: @the_bruin_store
Facebook: Bruin Store

On Sept. 9, the university will mark its 125th anniversary! To commemorate the occasion, a web page has been created that includes a video, “Then and Now” photos, a calendar of events planned for this fall, a timeline, and short profiles of 125 individuals who helped shape the university into what it is today.

Check it out at this link!

Some important information from Mail Services:

Packages and Mail
Mail Services will hold all packages and mail for you until you arrive on campus. We have already stopped summer forwarding.

Parking Permits
When we receive your parking permit, it will be written up as a package and you will get an email (in your George Fox email) from “Mail Tracker” stating that your parking permit is here. When you arrive on campus, please stop at Mail Services and ask for your parking permit.

New students: Mailbox Key
All students – residents and commuters – have been issued a campus mailbox. You will pick up the mailbox key during your Welcome Weekend orientation. On Thursday, Aug. 25, Mail Services will have a table outside Stevens Center beginning at 8 a.m.

Returning students: Mailbox Key
Remember to bring your campus mailbox key back to school with you. If you have lost your mailbox key, stop at Mail Services and ask for a replacement key. The replacement charge is $10 cash or check, or $15 charged to your student account.

Do you live in the area?
Mail Services is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can stop anytime and get your packages or pick up your mailbox key.

If you have questions, please email Linda Sartwell at lsartwel@georgefox.edu.

A beginning guitar class will be offered on campus this fall for credit. Sign up and add some fun to your schedule and learn a new skill!

The class is designed for those new to the guitar who want to learn in a fun group setting. Learn the skills to play all your favorite rock, folk, pop and worship songs. No experience is necessary, but you must have your own guitar. The class is MUSI 250-A (Wednesdays/Fridays, 3:20-4:30 p.m.).

Class and lessons are taught by G.I.T. Musicians Institute graduate Jordan Stricklen. Email Jordan directly at JStricklen@georgefox.edu for more info.

The Bridge Cafe will be closed this week (Aug. 8-12) as we prepare for early arrivals.

We will reopen on Monday, Aug. 15!

The Bridge Cafe will be closed this coming week (Aug. 8-12) as we prepare for early arrivals.

We will reopen on Monday, Aug. 15!

Please help us welcome our Summer Visit Day guests today (Friday) by avoiding parking in the Hoover or Stevens parking lots. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kelly Friesen in the undergraduate admissions office at ext. 2248 or kfriesen@georgefox.edu.

There is a blood drive at the Newberg Police Department, 401 E. First St., today (Thursday) from noon to 5 p.m. Incorrect information about the blood drive’s location is listed on the American Red Cross website. Contrary to what is listed, there is not a drive on campus today. Please direct campus guests who may be looking for the blood drive to the Newberg Police Department.

Thank you,
Event Services

Please help us welcome our Summer Visit Day guests tomorrow (Friday) by avoiding parking in the Hoover or Stevens parking lots. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kelly Friesen in the undergraduate admissions office at ext. 2248 or kfriesen@georgefox.edu.

A beginning guitar class will be offered on campus this fall for credit. Sign up and add some fun to your schedule and learn a new skill!

The class is designed for those new to the guitar who want to learn in a fun group setting. Learn the skills to play all your favorite rock, folk, pop and worship songs. No experience is necessary, but you must have your own guitar. The class is MUSI 250-A (Wednesdays/Fridays, 3:20-4:30 p.m.).

Class and lessons are taught by G.I.T. Musicians Institute graduate Jordan Stricklen. Email Jordan directly at JStricklen@georgefox.edu for more info.

All are invited to a ceramics sale featuring art seniors Annie Lunt and Emma Estep, as well as alumnus and Artist-in-Residence Andrew Baer.

The sale will have lots of “seconds” (or “didn’t come in firsts”), ranging from free to $15. There will also be full-priced wares available! It will be hosted at the Senior Art Studio at 212 N. River St., today (Saturday) from noon to 3 p.m.

Feel free to stop by, say “hi,” and get great deals on handmade ceramic art!

Questions? Write echristler13@georgefox.edu.

If you’ve ever wanted to be in a parade, this is your opportunity! George Fox has been asked to provide the grand marshal for this summer’s Newberg Old Fashioned Festival Parade, scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 to 11 a.m.

It’s the start of our 125th year, and we want to recognize the people who have helped us get this far … our employees and students. This is your invitation to be one of the grand marshals for the parade.

We’re assembling a group of employees, students, parents and alumni to walk and hand out candy. It’ll probably take less than 20 minutes of walking. Some spots will be available for riding and waving. We’ll also have the Bruin bus, Professor Ed Higgins’ 1934 Ford flatbed truck, the Bruin bear (“Pennington”) and the Victory Bell.

Feel free to join us. We’ll meet at Newberg’s Renne Field (Blaine and 6th) at 9 a.m. We may even have some free T-shirts still available. Click this link for more info.