The Daily Bruin

Your IT team has just sent out this month’s critical updates to your computer. To get them fully installed and working, save your work and restart your device as soon as possible.

Why restart?

• Security: These updates address the latest security vulnerabilities, ensuring the safety of your data and our network.
• Performance: Regular updates and restarts keep your computer running smoothly and prevent slowdowns.

IT Pro-Tips for Smooth Updating:

• Proactive Reboots: Restarting weekly prevents updates from interrupting you at inconvenient times, like during a class.
• Manual Checks: Don’t wait for our push – check for updates once a month on your schedule (Settings > Windows Update on PC, or System Settings > Software Update on Mac).

Questions? Write servicedesk@georgefox.edu

Come join university colleagues in honoring Melodee Powers as she retires from George Fox after 20 years of service to the university. We will gather at a retirement party for her from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Canyon Commons.

Feel free to swing by anytime during that timeframe to wish her well. If you have any questions, contact Cris Banton at cbanton@georgefox.edu.

The business development office has received a free enrollment in the Leadership Tigard Program. This is a 12-month professional development opportunity for an individual interested in learning about business engagement in the greater Tigard-Tualatin area.

Participation would require approval from a supervisor to participate in a one-time-a-month (full day) experience with other up-and-coming leaders from Tigard- and Tualatin-area businesses.

Please contact Shawn Daley at sdaley@georgefox.edu for more information about the program requirements.

The university community is invited to a memorial celebration service for Flora Allen, who served for several years as a professor of home economics and as chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Science, this Saturday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Flora passed away June 30 in Newberg. She worked at George Fox from 1969 to 1999, and both her husband Rich and son Greg also worked at the university for several years.

You are invited and encouraged to be part of this gathering to honor Flora and connect with the Allen family.

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 on Wednesday evening, Aug. 26, through Friday, Aug. 28.

• Staff and faculty: Please plan to park along the street, in the Bauman or Austin lots.
• 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 on Thursday evening and stay out of them on Friday.

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 Austin lot on Thursday evening.

Everyone in the Pennington lot, Edwards or Weesner Village needs to move to the Bauman lot on Wednesday evening. 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 on Thursday evening.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 and view the 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!

It’s that time of year again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus.

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff?

Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Financial health is an essential piece of your overall wellbeing, and George Fox is excited to continue offering free, one-on-one monthly retirement consultations with our dedicated Nationwide specialist.

These personalized sessions fill up quickly – August is already completely booked! Secure your spot today for an upcoming session: Portland Center employees can meet on Wednesday, Sept. 9 (8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 295), while Newberg campus employees can meet on Thursday, Oct. 22 (8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Klages 231).

Take time to define your goals, refine your savings plan, and set yourself up for long-term success. Reserve your spot here before these dates fill up, or check out the full academic year consultation schedule to book a future date that works best for you!

George Fox Digital has launched two fully online, self-paced courses designed to help anyone build practical skills and fluency in AI while learning to navigate the AI landscape with faith-anchored wisdom and discernment.

Both courses are free, open to the public, and taught by George Fox faculty and executive leaders. Students who successfully complete a course will earn a Certificate of Completion from George Fox to display on their resume or LinkedIn profile. Choose the course that fits your experience level:

• AI BASICS: Fluency & Discernment
• AI ADVANCED: Leadership & Wisdom

Want a sample of course content first? Watch the first lecture video from AI BASICS. 

If you have questions, contact Ailin Darling at adarling@georgefox.edu.

Did you wish you had George Fox swag on hand for an event, student outreach, or other opportunity?

Now’s the time to get your items! The 2026 Swag Order is open.

This year, we’re offering departments the opportunity to order from swag we already have on hand, at bulk pricing. Pricing includes shipping and handling, so the price listed is the price you’ll pay.

Some of the available items include:

• Crossbody bag
• Glass can cup with straw
• Cotton tote
• Trucker cap
• Beanie
• Water bottle
• Mini tote
• Campfire coffee mug

Please note: Swag is available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Stickers: These will be ordered separately by department. You have the option of being sent the artwork and ordering on your own, or we are happy to help you place your order through Sticker Mule. We encourage you to think of the stickers you need all year long, as discounts are offered when multiple stickers are ordered through this vendor.

For customized orders or if you want to order an item you do not see, please submit a print and graphic services request.

Pictures of available items and pricing are available here: 2026 Swag Order. The Google Doc is for reference only. Please email your order to Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu.

Stock up now on university-branded swag you can have ready to go throughout the year!

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for leaders for our fall 2026 Life Groups!

Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet weekly for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Each group meets for 60 minutes and runs for five weeks.

This fall, we will offer two Life Group sessions. Leaders are welcome to lead one or both sessions.

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

Our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom. Life Groups led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be SpiL-credit eligible, encouraging students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community.

To sign up, please fill out this form by today (Monday).

We invite you to bring your family and friends (and something to sit on) and join us tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for our third annual Prayer for Oregon Schools event, where we will pray for the upcoming school year.

During our time together on the university’s quad, we will engage in worship, small-group and/or individual prayer, and fellowship. We’ll pray for our K-12 and higher ed students, faculty, staff, parents, school communities, boards, leaders, and more. A guided prayer booklet will be available for those interested in additional points of prayer.

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 desires to come together in prayer and bring our schools and the people in them to the feet of Jesus.

If you have questions or would like more information, contact Sara Hahn-Huston, assistant professor of educational leadership, at SHahnHuston@georgefox.edu.

Minutes matter when safety is on the line. Join us for an essential emergency preparedness training session designed specifically for building staff and faculty.

During this interactive hour, you will gain hands-on experience operating the Evacu-Trac evacuation chair, learn who to call first during a campus crisis, and review the standard procedures for reporting injuries.

Details:

• Date: Wednesday, Aug. 26
• Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Location: Portland Center main lobby

Please sign up here.

Equip yourself with the knowledge to protect our campus community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Happy Wellness Wednesday! We recognize that your schedule may not allow you to join a class at a specific day and time – that’s why Providence Basecamp created a collection of free-to-all, on-demand, video-based programs, allowing you to press play when it works best for your schedule.

By subscribing via email, you gain access to expert-led fitness progressions for every level, including beginner options like “Strength Fundamentals” and “Mindful Movement,” and 30-minute interval training like “Will Powered!”

Once you finish a series, you retain full access to the video library so you can maintain a consistent routine on your own terms. Kickstart your flexible fitness journey today!

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for leaders for our fall 2026 Life Groups!

Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet weekly for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Each group meets for 60 minutes and runs for five weeks.

This fall, we will offer two Life Group sessions. Leaders are welcome to lead one or both sessions.

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

Our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom. Life Groups led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be SpiL-credit eligible, encouraging students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community.

To sign up, please fill out this form by Monday, Aug. 17.

The day is fast approaching, folks, and we’re still in need of volunteers for Welcome Weekend! This is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus.

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff?

Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the upcoming summer community musical, Into the Woods! Take a magical journey into the forest with all of your favorite storybook characters, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack the Giant Slayer, and many more.

As the shadows deepen and “happily ever after” turns out not to be the end of the story, the adventurers must learn the power of love, forgiveness, community and hope. Into the Woods features unparalleled music, hilarious mix-ups, thought-provoking lyrics, and a redemptive look at what it means to grow up.

Performances run from Aug. 26 to Sept. 6, and shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. University employees receive free comp tickets for themselves and their family members by entering their employee email at checkout. George Fox students receive one free ticket for any of the performances by entering their George Fox email at checkout.

All performances will be held in the amphitheater. (Please note: The Saturday, Aug. 29, performance, originally scheduled in Wood-Mar Auditorium, has been canceled).

If a performance is sold out online, additional tickets will be sold at the door for outdoor amphitheater performances only. Pre-purchasing a ticket ensures you will have a seat for a show if it is moved indoors.

For more information, please contact the Box Office at 503-554-3400.

George Fox employees have access to free virtual fitness classes, one-on-one health coaching, and nutrition resources through Providence Basecamp.

Designed to enhance your overall wellness, this immersive and accessible platform makes being healthy fun! Take advantage of bi-weekly coaching sessions tailored to your goals, join virtual yoga or Zumba groups, and explore cooking classes and recipes. Let’s all be well together!

Explore what’s right for you on the George Fox Wellness website.

Due to poor air quality expected today, please work indoors and avoid using cars/items with combustible engines (and those that create sparks) as much as possible.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory beginning Wednesday morning for several parts of the state due to elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until 10 p.m. tonight (Thursday).

DEQ expects ozone pollution to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. Health officials recommend sensitive groups limit outdoor activity when pollution levels are high.

Ozone forms when hot temperatures and low winds combine with pollution from cars, gas-powered engines and chemicals in paints and aerosols. These air pollutants react with sunlight and heat to produce ozone and haze.

Ozone pollution increases throughout the day with exposure to sunlight, so pollution levels tend to be highest during afternoons and early evenings. Air quality monitors may show good air quality in the morning, then quickly jump to unhealthy levels later in the day.

If you have any questions, call Teresa Arnold at 503-554-2724.

Join us for the upcoming summer community musical, Into the Woods! Take a magical journey into the forest with all of your favorite storybook characters, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack the Giant Slayer, and many more.

As the shadows deepen and “happily ever after” turns out not to be the end of the story, the adventurers must learn the power of love, forgiveness, community and hope. Into the Woods features unparalleled music, hilarious mix-ups, thought-provoking lyrics, and a redemptive look at what it means to grow up.

Performances run from Aug. 26 to Sept. 6, and shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. University employees receive free comp tickets for themselves and their family members by entering their employee email at checkout. George Fox students receive one free ticket for any of the performances by entering their GFU email at checkout.

All performances will be held in the amphitheater, with the exception of the Aug. 29 show, which will be performed in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

If a performance is sold out online, additional tickets will be sold at the door for outdoor amphitheater performances only. Pre-purchasing a ticket ensures you will have a seat for a show if it is moved indoors.

For more information, please contact the Box Office at 503-554-3400.

We invite you to bring your family and friends (and something to sit on) and join us on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for our third annual Prayer for Oregon Schools event, where we will pray for the upcoming school year.

During our time together on the university’s quad, we will engage in worship, small-group and/or individual prayer, and fellowship. We’ll pray for our K-12 and higher ed students, faculty, staff, parents, school communities, boards, leaders, and more. A guided prayer booklet will be available for those interested in additional points of prayer.

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 desires to come together in prayer and bring our schools and the people in them to the feet of Jesus.

If you have questions or would like more information, contact Sara Hahn-Huston, assistant professor of educational leadership, at SHahnHuston@georgefox.edu.