The Daily Bruin

Good vision is essential for your overall well-being, supporting cognitive function, mental clarity, and even physical comfort. Clear eyesight helps reduce strain, improve focus, and maintain good posture, preventing headaches and muscle tension. It also keeps the brain engaged, strengthening neural connections and promoting long-term cognitive health.

Do you spend hours in front of a computer, phone, or TV? Give your eyes a break and protect them from digital strain with the simple and effective 20-20-20 rule. All you have to do is look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. See more tips for better eye health here.

Need to access your Providence vision plan? Here is your resource. By taking care of your eyes, you’re not just protecting your sight – you’re investing in your overall health and well-being.

The Virtual Learning Center opens in week two. The schedule will be available this Friday evening, Aug. 29. To schedule an appointment via Zoom or Asynchronous, please click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at vlc@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2449 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Did you know this Friday, Aug. 29, is National College Colors Day? You know what that means! Time to break out your blue-and-gold Bruin gear and show your school spirit this Friday.

We encourage you to wear your school colors with pride – and that goes for both students and employees!

Do you need a reset on your relationship to tech?

At Resonate 2025: Christian Wisdom in a Technological World, you’ll find a community dedicated to faithful living in a digital age, discovering new insights and practical ways of embracing virtual realities, without being consumed by them.

A combined conference and concert, the event is open to the public. We encourage George Fox students, faculty and staff to attend and share within their broader faith communities. Highlights include:

• Andy Crouch: “Choosing spiritual formation in an age of AI”
• Tyler Staton: “Pursuing the quiet inner life in a distracted world”
• Megan Sullivan: “Faith-based frameworks for ethical AI”
• Plus, music by “The Brilliance”

Join us Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27, as we behold Christianity’s unique, hopeful, and enriching vision of the good life. Get your ticket here.

Experience Shakespeare’s madcap farce like never before in our breathless 80-minute production of The Comedy of Errors.

Performed in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater, this production features George Fox students, staff, alumni and community professionals. Enjoy an evening of hilarious slapstick humor as two sets of twins turn a Mediterranean town upside down through narrow escapes, mistaken identities, and an abundance of errors.

Patrons are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs for seating during the performance. One free ticket is available for each George Fox student (Wednesday or Thursday shows only) and staff member (any performance). Use your georgefox.edu email address when checking out online at the box office.

Shows run this Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 28-31. All shows begin at 8 p.m.

We’re excited to announce that the Bruin Discounts webpage is now live!

Bruin Discounts is a program where local businesses generously offer exclusive discounts to members of the George Fox community. These offers are our way of saying thank you to you – and a way for us to support and strengthen our ties with Newberg’s local businesses.

Letters were sent to businesses a few weeks ago, and we are still receiving replies; those will be added as they come in. You can now view available discounts here.

Following are the policies for using Bruin Discounts:

• Only one use per visit is allowed.
• Discounts cannot be combined with other sales or promotions.
• You must present your George Fox ID card to redeem the discount.
• The employee or student must be present at the time of purchase.
• Spouses or family members may not redeem the discount on their own.

We encourage you to frequent and thank these local businesses for their generosity and for supporting our George Fox community.

Do you know of a business that would like to join? They can submit their offer using this form.

Thank you for being part of the George Fox community and helping us build strong local relationships!

University Recreation is super excited to have all of you back! We want to inform you about the awesome GroupX fitness classes we are offering this fall semester.

• Employee-Only Functional Fitness: Mondays and Wednesdays at noon
• Pilates: Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
• Yoga: Tuesdays at 6:15 a.m. and Fridays at 2 p.m.
• Cycling: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
• Line Dancing: Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
• HIIT: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
• Power Cycle: Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
• Full Body Burn: Thursdays at 4 p.m.
• Circuit Training: Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Use this link to find all of these classes and more on IMLeagues. We can’t wait to see you guys in Hadlock this year!

The Hadlock Student Center hours have changed slightly since last school year. They are as follows:

• Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday: Noon to 10 p.m.

Are you ready for the heat this week? This week will continue under the heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service for our area. We expect temperatures to remain in the mid to high 90s. Your safety is our top priority, so let’s make sure we’re all prepared.

To help everyone stay cool and healthy, please follow the university’s heat protocol:

• Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! Drink water every 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Time Your Tasks Wisely. Schedule more strenuous work for the cooler parts of the day, like the morning.
• Seek Out the AC. If your building feels too warm, head to an air-conditioned space such as Canyon Commons, Klages, or Murdock Library.
• Look Out for Each Other. Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on your fellow employees and classmates every hour or two. A quick check-in can make a big difference!
• Know the Symptoms. Familiarize yourself with the signs of heat-related illnesses. You can find more information here.

Got questions about staying safe in the heat? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Stay cool, stay safe, and have a great week!

The Bruin Bookstore will be open between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. today (Friday) and tomorrow for Welcome Weekend. If you are picking up online orders, please have your ID and order number ready. We look forward to seeing you!

Reminder: The Hadlock Student Center will be closed today and tomorrow for all-staff training and orientation. We will be open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Are you ready for the heat this weekend? As we welcome students back beginning Friday, temperatures are expected to be in the 90s. Your safety is our top priority, so let’s make sure we’re all prepared.

To help everyone stay cool and healthy, please follow the university’s heat protocol:

• Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! Drink water every 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Time Your Tasks Wisely. Schedule more strenuous work for the cooler parts of the day, like the morning.
• Seek Out the AC. If your building feels too warm, head to an air-conditioned space such as Canyon Commons, Klages or the Murdock Library.
• Look Out for Each Other. Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on your fellow employees and classmates every hour or two. A quick check-in can make a big difference!
• Know the Symptoms. Familiarize yourself with the signs of heat-related illnesses. You can find more information here: Heat-Related Illness Symptoms.

Got questions about staying safe in the heat? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Stay cool, stay safe, and welcome back, students!

Happy Wellness Wednesday! As summer ends and we prepare for a new school year, remember that our Providence Health Plan offers convenient care from anywhere!

With ExpressCare Virtual, you can connect with a board-certified clinician through secure video chat on your smartphone, tablet or computer. It’s designed for minor medical concerns like colds, flu, rashes, allergies and more, and they can even prescribe medication or order lab work if needed. It’s an easy way to get the care you need without a trip to the clinic, available with extended hours seven days a week.

Accessing ExpressCare Virtual is simple: visit this site to start your visit in minutes. Providence Medical Home Health Plans cover ExpressCare Virtual services at no cost. However, High Deductible HSA plan members must first meet their plan deductible; after that, services are covered in full.

This is a great resource to keep your family healthy as routines shift.

Come join us for a BruinBuy training session in Canyon Commons today (Tuesday) between 9 and 11 a.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

The George Fox University Program for Leadership & Formation is soliciting applications for departmental micro-grants that further our mission: “to unite the fragmenting purposes of learning (worldview, character formation, and vocation) by building organizational coherence around a Christ-centered framework of character formation (Head, Heart, and Hands) and the virtues of wisdom, moral courage, and neighbor love.”

We invite proposals of any amount between $250 and $2,000 that fulfill the following conditions:

• Furthers PLF mission by focusing on the development and formation of students’ Christian worldview, character, or sense of calling and vocation
• Demonstrates a connection to the formation framework of Head (Wisdom), Heart (Moral Courage), and Hands (Neighbor-Love)
• Is aligned with the following three PLF program commitments: (a) Christ-centered, (b) attention to the affective dimension of formation, and (c) focused on building communities/cohorts of formation
• Has a viable plan for assessment of program impact and, specifically, of student formation (selected applicants will have an opportunity to consult with a PLF research fellow to refine assessment plan).

Note: The term “department” is loosely understood to refer to any existing organizational unit that engages a particular group of students in an ongoing way (academic or co-curricular).

Applications are due Monday, Sept. 1. To submit an application, please click here.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Travis Pickell at tpickell@georgefox.edu.

Experience Shakespeare’s madcap farce like never before in our breathless 80-minute production of The Comedy of Errors.

Performed in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater, this production features George Fox students, staff, alumni and community professionals. Enjoy an evening of hilarious slapstick humor as two sets of twins turn a Mediterranean town upside down through narrow escapes, mistaken identities, and an abundance of errors.

Patrons are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs for seating during the performance. One free ticket is available for each George Fox student (Wednesday or Thursday shows only) and staff member (any performance). Use your georgefox.edu email address when checking out online at the box office.

Shows run this Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21; Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-24; and Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 28-31. All shows begin at 8 p.m.

We’re excited to announce that the Bruin Discounts webpage is now live!

Bruin Discounts is a program where local businesses generously offer exclusive discounts to members of the George Fox community. These offers are our way of saying thank you to you – and a way for us to support and strengthen our ties with Newberg’s local businesses.

Letters were sent to businesses a few weeks ago, and we are still receiving replies; those will be added as they come in. You can now view available discounts here.

Following are the policies for using Bruin Discounts:

• Only one use per visit is allowed.
• Discounts cannot be combined with other sales or promotions.
• You must present your George Fox ID card to redeem the discount.
• The employee or student must be present at the time of purchase.
• Spouses or family members may not redeem the discount on their own.

We encourage you to frequent and thank these local businesses for their generosity and for supporting our George Fox community.

Do you know of a business that would like to join? They can submit their offer using this form.

Thank you for being part of the George Fox community and helping us build strong local relationships!

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed all day on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 21-22, for an all-staff training and orientation.

IT is wrapping up its used computer sale today (Friday). iMacs, MacBooks, PC laptops, desktops, and Chromebooks are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Service Desk in the Stevens Center.

Please visit this website for more information.

Important Purchase Information

• All computers are sold “as is.” The IT department does not provide support, maintenance or updates for these machines, and cannot guarantee manufacturer parts availability.
• Payment by debit or credit card in person is required at the time of purchase.
• We are unable to hold computers.
• All computers have been factory reset and are running the highest operating system compatible with their hardware. These devices are best suited for web browsing, streaming and applications that do not require a newer operating system.

Included Accessories

• Laptops come with a power supply.
• iMacs & Mac Pros include a power cord, keyboard and mouse (while supplies last).
• All-in-ones and Z2 Minis include a power cord, keyboard and mouse (while supplies last).

If you have any questions, please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu. The current sale ends today, Aug. 15.

Please note the Bruin Bookstore’s hours for next week. We will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

If you are picking up your online order, please have your order number ready (for example, “147800000*****”).

Thank you!