The Daily Bruin

The “Work Safe, Be Well” initiative is going on for the whole month of September! Our Wellness and Safety Committees have teamed up to bring you a digital Bingo challenge featuring activities like ergonomic self-assessments, Safety in Motion videos, and healthy wellness habits. Complete a Bingo for the chance to win prizes.

This week, we are focusing on leveraging and positioning: we encourage you to improve your leverage by making small changes in technique. Learn more about The Position Elbows Closer™ technique to help protect your shoulders and back during everyday tasks.

Make sure to complete the related Bingo item and report your Bingos on this Google Form. Although the Bingo will close at the end of the month, we will continue sharing helpful safety and wellness tips in The Daily Bruin this fall semester.

Questions? Contact us at bewell@georgefox.edu.

Access to The New York Times expires after one year, and many people set up their accounts in the fall. To extend your access for another year, go here. See our guide for more information.

Contact researchhelp@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Department of Human Services representatives will be on-site at the Bruin Community Pantry to assist folks with signing up for food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits).

No appointment is required. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Thursday, Sept. 11, and Thursday, Sept. 25. Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Need help with time management or study strategies? The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is leaving the building and heading to Edwards tonight (Wednesday) 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.

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 will 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 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.

Do you long for time and space to be still and experience Christ’s presence with others? All are welcome to join Quaker worship in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays this semester.

Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Heads up! Keep an eye on your inbox for an important email about upcoming monthly security updates and how to spot phishing emails. This information will help you keep your accounts and our university systems safe.

The email will include details on our monthly system updates and a few quick tips to help you avoid common scams like fake job offers, gift card requests, and other suspicious emails.

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.