The Daily Bruin

Being a Bruin comes with perks beyond your paycheck! To find a list of perks available to you, visit the Finances & Lifestyle section of our wellness webpage.

Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our 13th annual research symposium on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.).

Physical therapy doctoral faculty and second-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics. Questions? Please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

Want to increase your retirement savings or adjust your monthly contribution? To change your 403(b) contribution amount, head to the Retirement Plan section of the benefits site, and log into your George Fox retirement account.

Are you aware of the movement classes available in the earlier mornings, evenings and weekends through the Providence Basecamp program?

Mornings

• Sunrise Yoga: Mondays/Wednesdays, 6 a.m.
• Morning Intentions: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays (30 minutes), 6:30 a.m.
• HIIT: Mondays/Wednesdays (30 minutes), 7:15 a.m.
• Tai Chi (Beginner): Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.

Evenings

• Tai Chi (Intermediate): Mondays, 5:30 p.m.
• Slow Flow Yoga: Mondays/Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.
• Meditation for Relaxation: Mondays/Thursdays (30 minutes), 6:30 p.m.
• Total Body Strength: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6 p.m.
• Zumba: Tuesdays, 6 p.m.
• Hatha Yoga: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
• Candlelight Yoga: Sundays, 5:30 p.m.
• Yoga Nidra: Sundays (30 minutes), 6:30 p.m.

These classes are available to everyone. Registration is required. Find out more and register here.

Imagine someone by your side helping you crush goals, stick to heathy habits, maintain motivation, and discover resources that your life like a glove. A voice of encouragement, a source of fresh ideas, and a sprinkle of grace when you need it most.

Start at a nine-month “Journey Toward Sustainable Wellness” with Providence Basecamp Certified Health Coaching.

Health coaching is a collaborative partnership to help you develop personalized, sustainable lifestyle habits that align with your wellness goals and vision. Providence-certified health coaches elevate the experience in being credentialed as National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC).

This free, comprehensive program available to everyone and it includes:

• An initial lifestyle assessment
• Weekly communications and habit check-ins
• Access to supportive resources

In total, you’ll complete up to 12 live sessions with a certified health coach, experimenting with small, achievable goals that support your larger wellness vision.

To learn more and get started, complete your Interest Form.

Need to check a co-pay or see if a specific service is covered? You can access your detailed Plan Summaries anytime by logging into your Employee Navigator account.

It’s your secure portal to view exactly what’s included in your medical, dental, and vision plans at a glance. Access your documents in your Employee Navigator account via Benefits Page.

Know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please complete this form with the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking the time to share these stories with us!

In today’s fast-paced life, creativity is often viewed as a “nice-to-have” or a hobby, but research suggests it is actually a vital strategy for mental health.

Engaging in creative activities like drawing, music, or even mindful movement can significantly reduce cortisol levels – the hormone responsible for stress – in as little as 45 minutes. By stepping away from the screen to engage your “creative brain,” you aren’t just taking a break; you are actively lowering your risk of burnout and improving your cognitive performance.

Best of all, you don’t need to be a professional artist to reap these benefits; the simple act of making something is enough to trigger a sense of accomplishment and emotional regulation.

To bring more creativity into your workday at no cost, try personalizing your workspace with plants or visual art. During your lunch break, consider a “creative reset” by journaling, sketching, or even exploring the public art right here in our community.

Engaging with the arts fosters a sense of belonging and helps clear the mental clutter that accumulates during high-stress projects. Remember that your creativity is one of your most powerful tools for both professional success and personal well-being.

The Pre-College Summer Institute is a college immersive experience for high schoolers who have completed at least one year of high school. Students will stay overnight in the dorms, take classes during the day, and have evening activities available with other students. Visit this website for more information and to register your high schooler.

If you are a part of the George Fox community, use one of these discounts:

• Employees: Use discount code BRUIN for a $400 discount.
• Graduate Students: We invite you to also use the BRUIN discount code if you have kids who want to attend.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Students: If you have a high school-age sibling, use the discount code SIBLING for a $400 discount.

Questions? Contact summercamps@georgefox.edu.

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.