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Thinking about your retirement goals but not sure where to start? This academic year, our dedicated retirement specialist from Nationwide, Phillip Carbajal, will be on campus each month for free, one-on-one consultations.

This is a great opportunity to get personalized advice and a deeper understanding of your retirement plan. You can ask any question, big or small, and get confidential help on a variety of topics, including checking if you’re on track, understanding your investment options, and ensuring you’re doing everything you can to prepare for the future.

We’ve heard great feedback from other employees who have found these sessions incredibly helpful for gaining clarity and confidence about their financial future.

Don’t miss out on this chance to get on track—be sure to sign up early for a spot! Find out more and sign up today.

George Fox parents: Join us on Thursday, Sept. 25, from noon to 12:45 p.m. for a virtual webinar featuring Providence’s Heather Guthrie, LCSW. We’ll discuss how to help children maintain balance as they continue adjusting to new schedules and transitions and provide tips on how to prepare them to navigate challenging situations they may encounter during the year.

Register today at this link. Email Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Need help with time management or study strategies? The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is leaving the building and heading to Sutton tonight (Tuesday) from 8 to 9 p.m. We’ll be there to share our best tips on time management and study strategies. No appointment needed—just stop by and let us help you get ahead.

The admissions office is looking for volunteers who are willing to have their room shown during campus tours! Tours begin as early as Friday, Sept. 12, and run through Friday, Dec. 12.

If you and your roommate want to give prospective students a glimpse of life on campus, fill out this Google Form (more details on the form)! You will receive a gift card for volunteering. Preference will be given to first-floor residents.

If you have questions, email Miranda at mdavidson@georegfox.edu.

Tomorrow (Wednesday), Sept. 10, several campus buildings will experience a planned power outage as PGE replaces old utility poles. All work will be in the south block between Sheridan Street (east of River Street), Hancock Street (east of River Street) and Carlton Way (south of Sheridan Street).

Students in affected areas have been notified via email. The outage is scheduled to begin between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. PGE anticipates all work will be completed by 3 p.m.

Parking Information

To accommodate large PGE vehicles and ensure safety, we’re asking students, faculty and staff who park on Sheridan Street (east of River Street), Hancock Street (east of River Street) and Carlton Way (south of Sheridan Street) to move their vehicles to the Bauman parking lot on the day of the work. Once the work is completed and barriers are removed, the streets will reopen.

Sensitive Equipment

We recommend that you unplug electronics such as laptops, TVs or other sensitive devices in case of a power surge. Refrain from opening refrigerators during an outage to keep food cold.

Since many of you will be participating in the annual Serve Day, the power outage should not impact you. We appreciate your cooperation as PGE completes this essential maintenance.

The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours for Serve Day tomorrow (Wednesday). The building will be open in the morning from 6 to 8 a.m. and will reopen in the afternoon from 4 to 11 p.m.

Hello Students for Life,

Welcome back to another incredible year full of compassionate conversations, learning that challenges you, and loving community! As we prepare for the semester ahead we want to invite you to our first Students for Life meeting of the year on today (Tuesday) from 5 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 209.

Prepare for a very informal meeting where you’ll reconnect with friends, make new ones, and learn about the heart behind the club. Let’s make this year unforgettable together! See you at the meeting!

Reach out to Della Gratsinger at dgratsinger24@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Office of Inclusive Excellence will be hosting monthly gatherings called Quake, inspired by the historic Quaker commitment to peace and justice interpersonally and on a societal level. These gatherings are designed to aid students and staff to be God’s agents of peace, to work for justice, and to demonstrate Christ’s love to a broken world.

We’re inviting students, faculty and staff to join us on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 3:30 p.m. in Hoover 207 for a free talk with counselor, speaker and George Fox graduate, Katie Wise.

Katie will share about the markers of healthy and unhealthy relationships, how to establish healthy boundaries, how to say “no,” and she’ll also talk about how to be vulnerable and how to name your own needs in a relationship.

Whether you’re dating, single, searching, or married, this discussion will help you level up and show up with confidence, knowing how to better honor yourself and others.

Feel free to contact Crystal McGowen with any questions at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual Life is hosting Life Groups this fall from Sept. 15 through Oct. 27. Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship.

Groups meet weekly (for seven weeks) for 60 to 90 minutes. Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life will also be SPIL-credit eligible. To sign up, please fill out this form by Thursday, Sept. 12.

Feel free to check out our Instagram for more information: @gfuspil

If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

This Wednesday, Sept. 10, several campus buildings will experience a planned power outage as PGE replaces old utility poles. Students in affected areas have been notified via email. The outage is scheduled to begin between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. PGE anticipates all work will be completed by 3 p.m.

Affected Buildings

• Art and Cinematic Arts Building
• Beals House
• Klages/Bookstore/Market
• CPS Office
• Intercultural Resource Center
• Woodward House (Health and Counseling)

Parking Information

To accommodate large PGE vehicles and ensure safety, we’re asking students, faculty and staff who park on Sheridan Street (east of River Street), Hancock Street (east of River Street) and Carlton Way (south of Sheridan Street) to move their vehicles to the Bauman parking lot on the day of the work. Once the work is completed and barriers are removed, the streets will reopen.

Sensitive Equipment

We recommend that you unplug electronics such as laptops, TVs or other sensitive devices in case of a power surge. Refrain from opening refrigerators during an outage to keep food cold.

Since many will be participating in the annual Serve Day, the power outage should not impact you. We appreciate your cooperation as PGE completes this essential maintenance.

– Plant Services

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.

Providence Health Plan members: Take advantage of your LifeBalance discounts. LifeBalance is offering your family a 10% tuition savings on care for children ages six weeks to 12 years at participating KinderCare Learning Centers and Champions before- and after-school sites nationwide. Learn more here.

If you have questions about additional LifeBalance offers, please contact the LifeBalance Member Services team at 888-754-5433 or info@LifeBalanceProgram.com.

The Work Safe, Be Well Bingo challenge continues! Today, we encourage you to watch this video to learn about the natural structural support of your hands, wrists and forearm muscles and how to align them for more strength and less stress.

Don’t forget to mark off the corresponding Bingo item and champion a healthier work approach! Report your Bingos via this Google Form. The more Bingos you submit the greater chance you have to win a prize!

Look for more helpful tips in The Daily Bruin this fall semester.

If your students use APA 7 formatting, invite them to join the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell. Students will learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105.

If you will be offering extra credit for attendance of the workshop, please let Heather Harney know as soon as possible.

Email Heather at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

International Student Services is looking for students who have lived abroad and are interested in connecting with other Third Culture Kids (TCKs), etc. Please complete this quick Google Form if that applies to you.

Join the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell. Learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The posting and display policy at George Fox applies to student-sponsored public displays, posters, and chalking. This updated policy is designed to support your events and initiatives while keeping our campus clean and welcoming.

Here is a basic definition of each:

• Displays generally consist of a number of images or ideas intended to engage the campus community, create awareness, or generate discussion.
• Posters are typically used to advertise a specific event or promote activities for an officially recognized club or organization.
• Chalking is the act of writing or drawing with water-soluble chalk on approved outdoor surfaces.

You can find all the details you need in the Student Handbook’s “Policy for Student Posters, Displays, and Chalking” section.

Key reminders:

• Please read these specific policies carefully to ensure your materials are approved and compliant.
• Approval process: All posters, displays, and chalking content must be approved by the Office of Student Life before being placed.
• Approved locations: Only post on designated bulletin boards, posting kiosks, or sandwich boards.
• Prohibited areas: Do not post on walls, windows or doors. Also, please note that chalking is prohibited on vertical surfaces, under overhangs, or on the Crisman Crossing bridge or the chapel sidewalks.
• Adhesion and removal: Use push pins or removable tape only, and remember to remove your materials once your event is over.

Have questions? Please email the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

You are invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during the mid-semester break, Thursday, Oct. 9, through Saturday, Oct. 11.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10-12 students and take place off campus. During the retreat, participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body and spirit. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.

You must fill out this application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend, and then you will secure your spot with a $20 deposit. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. Sign-ups are open until Sept. 25 or until all spots are filled.

Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

The admissions office is looking for volunteers who are willing to have their room shown during campus tours! Tours begin as early as Friday, Sept. 12, and run through Friday, Dec. 12.

If you and your roommate want to give prospective students a glimpse of life on campus, fill out this Google Form (more details on the form)! You will receive a gift card for volunteering. Preference will be given to first-floor residents.

If you have questions, email Miranda at mdavidson@georegfox.edu.

A concert and a conference, Resonate 2025, set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27, has something for everyone!

Guest speakers Andy Crouch, Tyler Staton, and Notre Dame’s Meghan Sullivan headline this year’s event, “Christian Wisdom in a Technological World,” which presents a unique, hopeful and helpful vision of how to live within new virtual realities, without being consumed by them. The event kicks off with an evening of worship in the George Fox Chapel framed by the profound music of The Brilliance.

Students are encouraged to volunteer and attend for free. Employees and alumni can purchase discounted tickets here. The event is open to the public. Feel free to share widely!