The Daily Bruin

Attention Providence members! There are just two spots left for in-depth one-on-one consultations with Providence (walk-ins are always welcome). Don’t miss your opportunity to maximize your benefits.

Do you wait months for your next appointment? Do you want to access your vision plan? Unlock expert guidance! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Sept. 4. Between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Providence team will be on-site in Canyon Commons for our quarterly consultation.

This is a rare chance to receive tailored support directly from the experts who know your needs best. Whether it’s about your benefits, scheduling or claims, don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with us. Sign up today!

Feel free to reach out to Miriam Lacy at mlacy@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Friday, Aug. 30, and Saturday, Aug. 31. will have temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. As per George Fox heat protocol, please follow these steps:

• Stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes.
• Schedule more strenuous work in the cooler parts of the day, such as the morning.
• Move to an air-conditioned building (Canyon Commons, Klages and Murdock Library) if your building is too warm.
• Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on fellow employees and classmates every hour to two hours.
• Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health, and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

This year, the CAP Center is hosting 10 career fairs on our Newberg campus. It’s our hope that you will encourage your students to attend these valuable networking events.

As part of our professional development goals for our students, these events allow students to present a resume, network with professionals in their industry, develop new relationships, and practice their interviewing skills.

Whether you use it as an assignment, allow students to be excused from class to attend, or simply encourage them to take advantage of these opportunities, we appreciate your support.

Here is the fall semester schedule:

• General Fair (for all majors): Tuesday, Sept. 24
• Nursing Expo (nursing students): Monday, Oct. 14
• Graduate School Fair (for any students interested in attending grad school): Tuesday, Oct. 22
• Physical Therapy Fair (PT students): Monday, Nov. 11
• Engineering Winter Networking Reception (engineering students): Friday, Nov. 22

Here is the spring semester schedule:

• Camp Fair (Christian camp summer jobs): Tuesday, Jan. 14
• Business Fair (business students): Thursday, Jan. 30
• Education Fair (education students): Monday, Feb. 17
• Nursing Expo (nursing students): Monday, March 10
• STEAM Fair (science, technology, engineering, art, math students): Monday, April 7

If you have any questions, please contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu. Thanks!

The George Fox Safety Committee is looking for a representative to join our committee from the Portland Center. The commitment is for one year at about one to two hours a month.

The representative responsibilities are attending all safety committee meetings (most are on Zoom), inspect the Portland Center quarterly, assist with evacuation drills, and attend the annual safety fair.

If you are interested, please email Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Are you having a hard time navigating your health care? Seize the opportunity to get things clarified at the first of our exclusive quarterly Providence consultations!

Join us between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Canyon Commons to meet with a dedicated expert from the Providence team who is ready to provide you with personalized, one-on-one guidance. Whether you need help navigating your benefits, finding a provider or resolving a claim, this is your moment. Don’t miss out. Sign up now!

If you have questions, reach out to Miriam Lacy at mlacy@georgefox.edu.

Join us at 10:50 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) for our Fall Academic Convocation Chapel in Bauman Auditorium. Kevin Brewer, assistant professor of mathematics and winner of the 2023-24 Undergraduate Teacher of the Year award, will present the faculty address.

Come start the year off blessed as we worship together and welcome students to campus! Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Class.georgefox.edu is a great resource for anyone needing to look up details on a class, including meeting times and location, teaching modality, enrollment limit and waitlist numbers, course description, instructor info and add/drop deadlines. Just click on a class to see all the details.

Hello Bruins! The bookstore has updated hours for this fall. We will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We’ll also be open this Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Welcome Weekend.

In-store order pick-up update: Please have your order number ready and available when picking up your online order.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Join us at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, for our Fall Academic Convocation Chapel in Bauman Auditorium. Kevin Brewer, assistant professor of mathematics and winner of the 2023-24 Undergraduate Teacher of the Year award, will present the faculty address.

Come start the year off blessed as we worship together and welcome students to campus! Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

For all employees (new and old) who would like training on the use of Concur or could benefit with a refresher, please contact Kathi Becker at kbecker@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2166 to schedule an appointment.

Bruinpalooza, our annual party on the quad during homecoming, is happening Saturday, Oct. 12! This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your department, have fun and engage with alumni, students, and others in our community.

We’d love for you to participate by hosting a booth at Bruinpalooza. To find out more details and sign up, please fill out this form by Thursday, Sept. 5.

Reach out to Britnee Ely in the Office of Alumni Relations at bely@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2110 with any questions.

Attend (or present a paper) at the upcoming Taylor Swift: The Voice of an Age Conference!

Are you a “Swiftie?” Are you interested (or confused) by Taylor Swift’s impact on pop culture? Do you love classic literature and pop music?

Join us on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, for our inaugural Eclectic Texts Conference (ETC) – Taylor Swift: The Voice of An Age, where we’ll discuss the literary and cultural impact of Taylor Swift in the wake of the ultra-successful Eras Tour.

• Registration is available now, for just $5!
• Registrants are encouraged to submit a paper for participation in one of our conference panels. For more information and instructions for submissions, visit our ETC web page (gfueng.link/Swift). Final submissions are due on Friday, Sept. 13.

Please spread the word to your fellow Swifties, and remember to register by Oct. 13! If you have any further questions, feel free to email gfu-english@georgefox.edu.

Secure your financial future by scheduling a free, one-on-one retirement consultation. In this session, you’ll work with an expert to define your retirement goals, create a customized plan, and receive guidance to keep you on track as you approach retirement.

Phillip Carbajal, our Nationwide retirement specialist, will be on-site for one-on-one meetings on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Hoover 102.

All retirement questions are welcome, so take the first step toward peace of mind and book your consultation today! There are still spots available.

You can also contact Phillip directly at 360-953-4841 or phillip.carbajal@nationwide.com to schedule in-person or virtual appointments.

Join us at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, for our Fall Academic Convocation Chapel in Bauman Auditorium. Kevin Brewer, assistant professor of mathematics and winner of the 2023-24 Undergraduate Teacher of the Year award, will present the faculty address.

Come start the year off blessed as we worship together and welcome students to campus! Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We have a few exciting updates about The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference coming to the Newberg campus Sept. 5-8:

• The full conference schedule has been published. Be sure to check out the many topics we’ll be discussing!
• Are you unable to attend in person this year? No worries! We have added a virtual registration option for only $19.90!
• Tickets have gone up for sale for the two plays, An Evening with C.S. Lewis and The Baptized Imagination: Lewis & Tolkien! Tickets are included in the conference registration fee, but we have also made them open to the public. Get your tickets while they last; there is only one show of each.

Please help spread the word!

Finally, just a reminder that the Portland C.S. Lewis Society Newberg is taking a break for August. Stay tuned for updates after the September conference is over.

Feel free to reach out to Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu with any questions.

For all employees (new and old) who would like training on the use of Concur or could benefit with a refresher, please contact Kathi Becker at kbecker@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2166 to schedule an appointment.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Vaccination is important for all ages to protect community health. To learn more for you or your family, read this flier.

The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference is just around the corner (Sept. 5-8), and we have plenty of opportunities for you to help with this event! If you’re interested in volunteering, please use this form to mark which days and times work with your schedule.

Please try to submit the form by Sunday, Sept. 1, for optimal organization; however, helping hands are welcome to jump on board at any point before the conference.

If you have any questions, please email Brandy Vazquez at bvazquez@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2024 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 16 through Oct. 28). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes.

This fall our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom. Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be SpiL-credit eligible in order to encourage 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 this Monday, Aug. 19.

We have a few exciting updates about The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference coming to the Newberg campus Sept. 5-8:

• The full conference schedule has been published. Be sure to check out the many topics we’ll be discussing!
• Are you unable to attend in person this year? No worries! We have added a virtual registration option for only $19.90!
• If you still want to attend in person, there are fewer than 10 spots available. Reserve your spot ASAP.
• Tickets have gone up for sale for the two plays, An Evening with C.S. Lewis and The Baptized Imagination: Lewis & Tolkien! Tickets are included in the conference registration fee, but we have also made them open to the public. Get your tickets while they last; there is only one show of each.

Please help spread the word!

Finally, just a reminder that the Portland C.S. Lewis Society Newberg is taking a break for August. Stay tuned for updates after the September conference is over.

Feel free to reach out to Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu with any questions.