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Keeping your computer fast and secure takes just a quick restart! While our team regularly pushes background updates, they cannot complete installation until your computer reboots.

Why a Restart matters: Clicking Shut Down puts your machine into hibernation and won’t finish updates. A true Restart clears system memory, resolves background glitches, and applies all pending security patches.

How to restart:

• Windows: Go to Start menu > Power icon > Restart
• Mac: Click the Apple icon > Restart

Note: Simply closing your laptop lid or locking your screen puts your device to sleep and will not complete updates.

Action requested:

1. Save your work before restarting.
2. Restart weekly – such as every Friday afternoon – to avoid workflow interruptions.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu. Thank you for keeping campus systems secure!

As we move into the fall season, full-time employees can leverage our Employee Homeownership Program partnership with Advantage Home Plus to navigate the housing market with free, objective guidance, custom cost-benefit modeling, and significant savings on loan costs and real estate commissions.

This season offers strategic opportunities for buyers, including reduced competition, broader inventory choices, and valuable seller incentives like rate buy downs, while providing practical insights on homeownership strategies, financial wellness, and neighborhood infrastructure.

Learn more and schedule a consultation here. Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with any questions. 

We are excited to announce a new employee benefit through our partnership with C.S. Lewis Academy. The academy is now offering a 25% tuition discount to all full-time George Fox employees for their enrolled students, effective immediately.

This discount is available to both newly enrolled and currently attending families, though it cannot be combined with other staff discounts or financial aid. To apply this discount, eligible full-time employees should contact Nathan Leid and Tiffany Larsen at finance@cslewisacademy.com.

For additional details about the school and current tuition rates, please visit the C.S. Lewis Academy website and review the 2026–27 Tuition and Financial Policies.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Looking to disrupt your routine thinking and engage fresh perspectives? Join The Disruptor’s Book Club, a new Employee Connection Group focused on cultivating curiosity, exploring culturally relevant stories, and deepening our ability to love our neighbors.

In this space, “disruption” is never about conflict, debate, or changing minds. Instead, it’s an opportunity to step out of our daily routines to approach different viewpoints with heart, an open mind, and a spirit of empathy in a positive conversational environment.

This fall, we are reading Kristen Kobes Du Mez’s new book, Live, Laugh, Love. Starting in October, we will gather every three weeks over lunch to work through this timely book together.

Sign up to learn more here. Questions? Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu.

Join us Oct. 9-11 for Bear Claws with Baker, chapel worship, Bruinpalooza, Bruin athletics, and more as we celebrate together as a community at Homecoming & Family Weekend. Registration closes this Sunday, Sept. 27. See the full schedule and register at homecoming.georgefox.edu.

Want to help out? Help carry on our “Friday Flowers” Homecoming tradition by passing out flowers to students in honor of Grandpa Roy on Friday, Oct. 9. We’ll meet at the clocktower at 11:30 a.m. To volunteer or share a memory of how Grandpa Roy impacted your life, fill out this form by Friday, Oct. 2.

As The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference unfolds this week, all are welcome to attend The Forge of Friendship, a documentary about the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. It will be screened twice this week in conjunction with the conference. The screenings are today (Thursday) from 9:30 to 11 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 27, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in ART 105.

This event is open to students and the public, and holds up to 76 people. This is a multi-episode documentary to be launched next year. Join us for a sneak peek at this exciting new project!

Also in conjunction with the conference, the play The Fire and the Rose: T.S. Eliot and C.S. Lewis in Conversation will be open to the public tomorrow (Friday), from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the amphitheater (weather backup is chapel). Students and George Fox employees get free admission, but must register for a seat. Tickets are available here.

Starting tomorrow (Friday), Canopy, our Employee Assistance Program provider, is becoming Revive. This is a name and look change only. Your services, support team, and how you get help will stay exactly the same.

The company name, colors, and logo are changing, along with a new member portal website address: canopy.myrevive.health.

Everything else will remain the same. Same phone number, same services, and the same free, confidential support available 24/7. No action needs to be taken on your part.

This flyer walks through the details. Please take a moment to review it. If you have questions, contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Diversify your movement routine locally to stay vibrant and strong. George Fox employees can tap into fitness classes and gym facilities at the Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center to keep body and mind balanced at no cost.

To learn more, go to the university’s Wellness page.

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the Fall Ladies’ Luncheon on Monday, Oct. 5, hosted by Ruth Baker from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101–103.

This year’s theme, “Rooted to Flourish,” draws from Psalm 1:2-3 and the picture of a life rooted in God’s Word, continually nourished and bearing fruit in its season. Our purpose flows from our rootedness.

We are delighted to welcome Faith Carter as our guest speaker for a short devotional and prayer at noon. Faith is a retired educator and pastor who has served in women’s ministry and local and global outreach. She and her husband, Don, continue to serve the George Fox community, with Don serving as chair of the university’s board of trustees.

Come enjoy a delicious meal, connect with other women in our community, and spend time reflecting on what it means to be rooted in the Lord and flourish in every season.

Please use this form to RSVP.

Does your program or department need a curriculum change for 2027-28? Any curricular change intended for the next academic year must have an initial proposal form submitted to the dean and/or program director by this Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.

The initial curriculum proposal is very quick and simple, even for detailed proposals. Use the Curriculum Proposal Form to begin your proposal process.

Proposals in process that have already been approved by a dean and/or program director can continue to be worked on through Oct. 31, 2026. Please email curriculum@georgefox.edu with any questions.

If a student is injured, whether working as a student employee or during a university event, a university employee must immediately:

1. Email People & Culture at peopleandculture@georgefox.edu (if the injury happened while the student was working).
2. Submit a Fox 360 Student Update as a “frontline user” as soon as possible.
3. Once this form is submitted, it will be dispatched by our student care coordinator and communicated to the necessary teams for follow-up. If in doubt, it is better to submit a report than miss the opportunity to support the student effectively!

Criteria for submitting an accident or injury report include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Injury beyond a minor bump or scrape
• Injury involving blood
• Head trauma or concussion
• Chemical exposure
• Loss of consciousness
• Heat-related issues
• Any accident or injury involving a call to 911, an ambulance, or Campus Public Safety
• Critical injury
• Death

When a student is injured and if you are a trained first aid/CPR provider, please offer assistance; however, everyone needs to follow these steps:

1. Dial or have someone dial 911. Give the location of the injured student and send someone to meet them at the door(s) for the building.
2. Dial or have someone dial Campus Public Safety (503-554-2090).
3. Send someone to get the closest first aid kit and the AED. All buildings with hearts have AEDs or first aid kits available.
4. Follow first aid and CPR training until Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue arrives.

If you wish to become a trained first aid/ CPR provider, reach out to Kim Knoernschild at kknorschild@georgefox.edu. For questions about Fox 360 Care submissions, email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu

Are you planning to buy, sell, or refinance a home soon? As a George Fox employee, you have access to exclusive benefits through the George Fox University Employee Homeownership Program.

Participating in this program can help you secure dedicated guidance and significantly lower standard closing costs and real estate fees.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Sept. 23, and take advantage of these upcoming sessions:

• Program Overview Webinar (Noon)
  Discover program eligibility details, available discounts, and how to estimate your potential cost savings on a real estate transaction.
• Individual Consultations (1:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

Book a one-on-one session with a program advisor to discuss your specific financing or real estate goals.

Registration is required to attend the webinar or reserve a consultation time slot. Be sure to register today to secure your spot.

Have questions before signing up? Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

There is still time to sign up for our upcoming virtual Medicare seminars, including one today (Tuesday) at noon.

Navigating Medicare choices can feel overwhelming, but making informed decisions is essential to protecting your household’s health and financial future. To help you and your family gain clarity, George Fox has partnered with SGIA Medicare Consulting to offer a free, interactive virtual seminar.

Whether you are approaching Medicare eligibility yourself or assisting a spouse or parents, this session will provide clear, actionable guidance on key topics, including:

• Medicare Parts A–D: Understanding coverage options and costs
• Advantage vs. Supplement Plans: Comparing pathways to find the right fit
• Penalty Prevention: Timelines and strategies to avoid lifelong penalties
• Live Q&A: Get answers directly from Medicare consulting experts

Available Session Times:

• Today (Tuesday) at noon
• Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m.

Note: A minimum of 10 participants is required per session.

How to Register:
You can register yourself, your spouse, or your parents by sending an email to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu. Please include your preferred session time in your email.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu. 

There is an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell today (Tuesday) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Students will learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more.

Students can also attend the workshop via this livestream link.

Questions? Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Join former Starbucks CEO Jim Donald and the George Fox MBA Advisory Board today for “AI and Leadership — a Winning Combination.”

• Date: Today (Monday)
• Time: 5:30 p.m. PDT
• Location: Online

Event highlights include Jim Donald’s perspective on human leadership, an industry panel on modern business education, and an interactive live Q&A. Register now to join this afternoon’s event.

Questions? Contact Sean Aker, associate director of graduate admissions and MBA program admissions counselor, at saker@georgefox.edu.

Need physical keys or cardlock access? We have a digital Access Request Form! Here are the details:

• Two access types: Physical keys or cardlock permissions
• Flexible submissions: Submit a request for yourself or on behalf of someone else (e.g., students, visiting faculty, or guests).
• Pro tip: You’ll need the name of the building monitor who oversees that location before submitting, but the form includes a direct link to the list sorted by building name.
• From my.georgefox.edu, select “eForms,” then “Key Request Form.”
• Ditch the paper and enjoy the fast, digital approval process!

Contemporaries. Critics. Christians. A medievalist and a modernist respectively, C.S. Lewis and T.S. Eliot might seem like unlikely collaborators. But in the 1950s, they both found themselves on the Archbishop’s council to revise the psalter for Anglican worship.

The Fire and the Rose: C.S. Lewis & T.S. Eliot in Conversation is a new play commissioned by The Undiscovered 2026 C.S. Lewis Conference being hosted on campus. It imagines a meeting between the two literary rivals, sweeping the audience away into discussions of the nature of God and time, hilarious anecdotes, and powerful revelations.

The Fire and the Rose runs approximately 60 minutes with no intermission, and will be performed in the amphitheater. In case of bad weather, the production will be moved into the chapel.

There is only one public performance: Friday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. George Fox students and staff can reserve a free ticket when they use their George Fox email address at checkout. Click here to reserve your spot now. 

Questions? Contact Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.

Ground your financial future today by visiting our dedicated retirement webpage. Explore how to manage your 403(b) account, calculate long-term projections, and adjust your tax-deferred contributions to build enduring financial stability.

To learn more, go to the university’s Benefits page.

Please note that the Hadlock Student Center will only be open from 6 to 8 a.m. and from 4 to 11 p.m. tomorrow during Serve Day. Events scheduled for Wednesday evening will still take place!

This is a reminder that the Bruin Bookstore will be closed during Serve Day tomorrow. See you Thursday!

Questions? Contact Anne Marie Jacob at ajacob@georgefox.edu.