The Daily Bruin

Please join us in chapel this morning (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. to hear a message from President Baker and to worship with our student chapel band! Everyone is welcome. See you there!

Do you love football and music? Drumline has openings for two more players! We rehearse on Monday evenings, and perform at all five home football games.

Previous music experience is required (with basic music reading ability), but we have spots for both drummers (snare and tenors) as well as other musicians who haven’t played the drums before (we will teach you bass drum!).

Please contact Professor Corbin immediately at dcorbin@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

¿Quieres hablar Español? La Sobremesa is happening today (Tuesday) at noon in Armstrong House. Come to an informal, relaxed, weekly opportunity to speak, practice, and learn more Spanish. Find and get to know other people on campus who are interested and excited about learning and using languages. This event is open for faculty, staff and students.

If you have any questions, email smartinez@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there. ¡Hasta luego!

Life transitions, such as entering a committed partnership, expanding your family or planning for future milestones, often bring new financial considerations.

In an upcoming Canopy webinar, scheduled on both Sept. 9 and Sept. 18, we will help you explore strategies to align your finances with your values, prioritize what matters most, and design a plan that supports your unique goals and lifestyle today and in the future.

Reserve a seat here.

Hola a todos! If you’re interested in practicing Spanish, the English Department invites you to Sobremesa, a time to join peers around a table (with possible snacks) in Armstrong House for casual conversation every Tuesday.

It will be very relaxed and informal, so don’t worry about your personal level of the language. We just want to create a space for everyone excited about Spanish to practice and commune with one another.

If you have any questions, email smartinez@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there. Chau!

Need support with your academic journey? Our Virtual Learning Center (VLC) includes personalized writing consultations and academic coaching to help you succeed from anywhere.

Whether it is over Zoom or asynchronously, our consultants are here for you. To make an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard, choose the Virtual Learning Center, and find a time that works best for you.

If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu or vlc@georgefox.edu.

Looking for support to boost your academic success? The Academic Resource Center (ARC) has you covered!

From writing consultations to academic coaching, our team is here to help you excel. Stop by starting today (Monday) and make the most of our resources! To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.

We are open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 9 p.m. and Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Guten tag! If you speak German (or are interested in learning more), the English Department invites you to join faculty and peers for casual conversation Thursday, Sept. 4, at 1 p.m. in Armstrong House.

It will be a relaxed, fun time to get to know one another and connect through the German language. It will be our first meeting, and depending on the wishes of those who attend, we might make it a weekly get-together.

Whatever your level of German, we encourage you to connect with fellow Deutschsprechern. Tschüss!

Contact Susana Martinez at smartinez@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

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!

Getting approved for a mortgage doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Discover what lenders look for, how to choose the best loan program, and what to do if you don’t think you qualify.

Join a webinar sponsored by our Employee Assistance Program. It is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18. Reserve your seat here today!

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Join a webinar focused on increasing awareness, learning how to support ourselves and others, and discovering how to access valuable community resources sponsored by our Employee Assistance Program.

Reserve your seat here. The event is set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17.

The Color Run will take place tonight (Friday) at 6 p.m. We are kicking off the year with this annual event in front of the Hobson/Macy/Sutton (HMS) complex. Grab your free T-shirt, run through the balloon arch, color with your friends, and enjoy a fun and exciting surprise after the run.

Please remove your car from in front of Sutton before the race starts if you don’t want it covered in color.

Coming up:

• Fox Co. Fair (clubs fair): Friday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. in the quad
• Fox Jamboree: Friday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. in the quad
• Amazing Race: Friday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. Meet in front of Stevens.

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Looking to get outside and explore Oregon? Our professional outdoor guides are here to guide you in a variety of activities, from day hikes to rock climbing to paddle boarding and more!

Outside Days feature trips around Oregon that are designed to be affordable to all students, and we offer a scholarship on every registration page to create equitable access to the outdoors.

Outside Days, Sept. 5-7:

• Friday:
  • Newberg Bike Ride and Ice Cream
  • Glow in the Dark Paddle Boarding (almost full)
• Saturday:
  • Intro to Rock Climbing at Broughton Bluff
  • Intermediate Rock Climbing at Ozone
  • Whitewater Rafting the Deschutes
• Sunday
  • Hiking Trappist Abbey
  • Paddle Board Yoga
  • Newberg Bike Ride and Ice Cream

Sign up for these activities on IMLeagues. Contact Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Feeling the stress of the semester? You’re not alone!

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is leaving the building and heading to a dorm near you over the next three weeks. We’ll be there to share our best tips on study strategies and time management. No appointments are needed – just stop by and let us help you get ahead.

Find us at a dorm near you:

• Edwards: Sept. 3 from 8 to 9 p.m.
• Sutton: Sept. 9 from 8 to 9 p.m.
• Pennington: Sept. 11 from 8 to 9 p.m.
• Gulley: Sept. 17 from 8 to 9 p.m.

Serve Day 2025 is right around the corner (Wednesday, Sept. 10), and we want to make sure all of our students have a place to serve!

If you are an off-campus/commuting student, please complete this Serve Day sign-up form before 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4.

Our team will be following up and communicating to you (via text and email) about where you will be designated to serve Sept. 10. The goal is to get you, our beloved commuters, to a serve site closer to the home you commute from, so you can drive straight there (instead of to Newberg campus and then to your site).

If you have not been communicated with about your serve site placement by Sunday, Sept. 7, please email serveday@georgefox.edu.

Thank you for serving with passion at Fox!

Love George Fox? Become a university ambassador and share what makes our campus so special!

You’ll have a chance to meet new friends, connect with future students, and enjoy exclusive perks just for representing the place you’re proud to call home. Fill out an application by Friday, Sept. 5, at the latest to let your school spirit shine!

Contact Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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.

As part of our commitment to campus safety, we want to ensure all personal transportation devices, including bicycles, skateboards, and e-mobility devices, are used responsibly.

All devices must be operated respectfully on roads and sidewalks only, with operators yielding to pedestrians and using courteous communication when approaching. For everyone’s safety, all devices may not be ridden inside campus buildings, and riders should keep wheels on the ground at all times.

University policy supports the safe and respectful use of e-mobility devices around campus. E-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards should be ridden at slower speeds, especially in pedestrian-heavy areas.

To mitigate fire risks, indoor charging and storage of these devices are strictly prohibited in accordance with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue guidelines, institutional insurance requirements, and Oregon state law. Riding, storing, or charging these devices inside campus buildings is forbidden. Devices must not block fire exits, stairways, or emergency access areas and should be parked only at designated bike racks.

Remember, helmets and other safety gear are highly recommended. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in keeping our campus safe and accessible for all!

Following are parking permit registration instructions:

• From your MyGeorgeFox homepage, select Campus Resources, then Vehicle Registration.
• If you see a message indicating that there are No Permits Available, click the white login button.
• Please use your George Fox PO box number for resident permits for faster delivery.
• After registration, you will receive a printable temporary permit. This goes on your dashboard to use until your sticker arrives in the mail.

Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu for more information.

The first week of classes has begun! Here are some of the parking citation rules that will be enforced:

• Park in the lot designated by your permit. The parking map can be found online at this link.
• Do not park in neighborhoods surrounding campus unless you live there. If you live in one of the neighborhoods, stop by Campus Public Safety to get a Good Neighbor permit. There is no charge for the permit.
• Do not park in business parking lots as you are subject to being towed.
• Do not park in yellow or red zones.
• Do not park in handicap spaces unless you have a state issued handicap permit.
• Do not park against traffic.
• Do not park in reserved AC (Area Coordinator) spaces.
• Unregistered vehicles will be cited.

Citations will be issued to vehicles that are in violation of parking rules.

Please contact Campus Public Safety at campussafety@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2090 if you have any questions. See our website for additional information.