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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.

As many of you know, we gathered last Saturday in Bauman Auditorium to honor and celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of former campus pastor Gregg Lamm.

We invite you to contribute personal memories, stories, photos or reflections about Gregg here by Monday, Aug 19. These will be shared with his family. Reach out to Britnee Ely at bely@georgefox.edu with any questions.

It’s that time of year again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus. We need your help for the big event on the weekend of Aug. 23!

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff? Please complete this form to join our team and volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

What are credit scores and why do lenders look at them? In this upcoming Canopy webinar, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, you’ll learn what range of credit scores are needed for different loan programs, including low- and zero-down payment loans and down payment assistance programs.

Learn what it takes to have a good credit score, and get an overview of how to increase your score and remove incorrect items from your credit report.

If you’ve been a victim of identity theft or just want to stay prepared, attend this upcoming Canopy webinar. You’ll learn about the different types of identity theft as well as proven steps you can take to minimize its impact.

The session will be offered from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, and again from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22.