The Daily Bruin

Did you know that 65% of us will experience incapacity issues before we pass, or that 45% of Americans die without a will? Don’t let state law or complex court proceedings decide the future of your assets and well-being.

George Fox’s advancement office invites you to a free estate planning seminar to ensure your final wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected. Join us from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 28, in Canyon Commons. You can register at this link.

This comprehensive nuts-and-bolts overview will equip you with a plan to address both passing your estate and managing potential incapacity during your lifetime.

The event is being provided as a service to the community by the university and Stephen C. Palmer, attorney at law. If you have any questions, reach out to Tracy Fabel in the advancement office at tfabel@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2130.

If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus over the summer, please bring over any cash or checks before you leave.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30 must be deposited in the current fiscal year.

All deposits must be dropped off at the finance office before you leave campus for the summer. Our address is 1515 N. Portland Road.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at hgroenlund@georgefox.edu. Thank you and have a great summer!

On May 1, 2026, Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, publicly reported a cybersecurity incident affecting their Canvas services. The incident is still under investigation. Our IT team is actively monitoring for new updates from Instructure to assess for any impact to George Fox University. Instructure is providing public updates at status.instructure.com.

At this time, Instructure states that some identifying information at affected institutions was involved in the incident. Such information could include names, email addresses, student IDs, and messages among users. Instructure reports that there is no evidence that passwords, dates of birth, government identifiers, or financial information were involved.

This incident was not directed at George Fox University specifically. Instructure serves thousands of institutions worldwide. This is a vendor-level event that may impact multiple institutions. Canvas continues to operate normally.

What You Should Do

• Watch for phishing emails. Do not click links in unsolicited emails claiming to be from Canvas, Instructure or George Fox University.
• Access Canvas directly. Always log in to Canvas using official links or by typing https://georgefox.instructure.com directly into your browser.
• Report anything suspicious to the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.

Take advantage of free retirement consultations! Appointments are still available between 9:30 and 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, in Klages 231.

Our dedicated retirement specialist from Nationwide visits campus monthly to provide free, personalized consultations. Whether you’re just starting to save, nearing retirement, or anywhere in between, this is a great opportunity to get expert guidance on your retirement goals.

To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment, please use this scheduling link. You can also contact Phillip directly at 360-953-4841 or phillip.carbajal@nationwide.com.

Over the next few days, we’ll spend some time exploring our Benefits and Wellness webpages together. These sites are designed specifically for you, serving as your personal toolkit for a healthy, balanced life.

Today’s Tip: Start by bookmarking your two main hubs so they are always one click away, and spend a few minutes just exploring the pages:

• Your Benefits Home Base
• Your Wellness Resources

Providence Basecamp’s “In the Kitchen” series brings together registered dietitians and a professional chef for a free, virtual monthly nutrition experience anyone can join.

Each session explores a focused nutrition theme, beginning with a live, virtual lunchtime conversation covering nutritional basics. Then, recipes come to life in a live-streamed cooking demonstration led by Providence experts, featuring delicious recipes you can make at home.

Coming up in May, they’re making a popcorn bar with the topic focused on “spices of life.” You an register for this monthly event at no cost.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Cathlyn Fraguela Rios, LICSW, PMH-C, for a practical and approachable conversation about behavioral health and everyday mental well-being.

This session will explore mental health beyond illness, share simple strategies to manage stress, and help you recognize when additional support may be needed. You’ll walk away with tools you can begin using immediately to protect your peace both at work and in life.

Register today here for the webinar, scheduled from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 14.

It’s that time of year again! If you have aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, and/or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, this time is for you.

George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic for all those interested from May 7 to June 12. We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including but not limited to general aches and pains, chronic pain, orthopedic surgery, balance/falls, concussion management, sports injuries, neurological events, vestibular, general deconditioning, pediatrics, cardiovascular, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage!

Please fill out this Google interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. Thank you!

Please contact Catherine Cieslak PT, DPT, at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.

Disability and Accessibility Services (DAS) has a new resource available to help community members create accessible PDF files. Ensuring digital documents are accessible is an important step in supporting inclusivity for all students and staff. To learn best practices and find step-by-step instructions, please visit the accessible PDF resource guide.

If you have questions, please contact Jocelyn Day at jday@georgefox.edu.

Beginning today (Monday), the Bruin Store will begin its summer hours schedule, which will run through Friday, Aug. 21.

Please take note of our hours:

• Monday through Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Thursday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Friday to Sunday: Closed

Concerned about identity theft or a compromised credit card? Call Canopy EAP at 800-433-2320 for:

• Free ID scans and threat scores.
• 60-minute consultation with a Fraud Resolution Specialist™.
• Restoration help to dispute fraudulent debts and restore your credit.

Find out more here. The same free and 100% confidential help is available to your household family members.

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

Are you an emerging adult (between 18 and 40 years old) with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Lizzie Pierce, a doctoral candidate of clinical psychology, is gathering firsthand perspectives from individuals with ASD about their experiences learning about and navigating romantic relationships. This is a part of her dissertation project with the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology at George Fox.

Interested in being a participant? Email Lizzie at lpierce22@georgefox.edu or click this link to learn more!

If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus over the summer, please bring over any cash or checks before you leave.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30 must be deposited in the current fiscal year.

All deposits must be dropped off at the finance office before you leave campus for the summer. Our address is 1515 N. Portland Road.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at hgroenlund@georgefox.edu. Thank you and have a great summer!

The IT department is selling used Macs, PCs, and Chromebooks on a first-come, first-served basis. 

• Location: Service Desk (Stevens Center, third floor)
• Condition: Devices are sold “as-is” with no warranty or IT support. They are best for basic web browsing and streaming.
• Payment: Debit/Credit card only at time of purchase. No holds.

For more details, visit the Used Computer Sale Website or contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Please make sure to check in by Friday if you are interested in purchasing a device.

The Hadlock Student Center will begin its summer hours on Saturday, May 2. We will be open Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and closed on weekends. We hope to see you in here to get in a workout or rent some gear!

Questions? Contact Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.

Do you need help finding childcare, navigating eldercare, or managing caregiver stress? Call Canopy EAP 800-433-2320 for assistance with back-up care, estate planning, finding housing options for elderly parents, counseling and much more.

Find out more here. The same free and 100% confidential help is available to your household family members.

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

It’s our second round of AI workshops! We will continue to build our knowledge on how to use Workspace Studio, the new Gemini App, and NotebookLM in ways that help us in our everyday work at George Fox. We’re offering this workshop on two different dates, but you are welcome to come to both.

• Thursday, May 7, from noon to 1 p.m. – Canyon Commons 103
• Tuesday, May 12, from noon to 1 p.m. – Canyon Commons 103

Bring your laptop for some dedicated time to work on your AI skills. We’ll cover the newest updates with tips on how to get what we want from Gemini AI to help us in our everyday work.

Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions, or check the IT AI website.

The Office of Inclusive Excellence has partnered with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to bring free self-defense classes to campus to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

There are still spots available for the final class tomorrow (Thursday) from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. Grab a friend and sign up here.

Questions? Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu.

We are working with Pam Fifer’s family to reach our $15,000 goal for the memorial nursing scholarship created in her honor, and we’re already at $9,000!

Would you consider contributing? This fund is a wonderful expression of our campus community’s stand with her family and a tangible way to pay tribute to her incredible work to grow the scope and prestige of our nursing program.

Please use this link to help us honor her amazing contribution. Thank you all for coming together to keep her legacy alive.

Need help with career development, setting life goals, or navigating crucial conversations? Call Canopy EAP at 800-433-2320 to schedule professional life coaching sessions to help you move forward.

The same free and 100% confidential help is available to your household family members.

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