The Daily Bruin

Your IT team has deployed this month’s essential system updates. To complete the installation process, a device restart is required. Please ensure all work is saved before restarting.

These updates are vital for:

• Network Safety: Addressing current security vulnerabilities
• System Stability: Preventing performance slowdowns through regular maintenance

As a general best practice for computer health, we suggest a full reboot at least once a week to prevent minor issues from escalating. PC restarts can be scheduled here.

Please note that FortiClient VPN had updates this week and will require a device restart.

Please direct any questions to servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Please join us for a retirement celebration in honor of Alan Thurston on Monday, Jan. 26, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Alan has served as a locksmith for plant services since 1994. All are welcome to come help wish Alan well and celebrate the decades of dedication he gave to George Fox.

We will be serving dessert and refreshments. We hope to see you there! Contact Mindi Hynes (mhynes@georgefox.edu) for more information.

If you received a new phone recently, you could lose access to GFU email, Canvas, Zoom, and other essential apps due to the Multi-Factor Authentication requirements.

Important Reminders:

• App Transfers: While apps like Okta Verify or Google Authenticator will transfer to your new phone, your account information will not.
• Updating Settings: If you still have your old device or a second way to verify, you can update your authentication method at login.georgefox.edu > your name > settings > security methods.
• Setup Guide: You can find detailed steps on how to prepare your MFA for a new phone in this instructional guide (apologies for not including this link in yesterday’s announcement).

Need Help?

If you have already activated a new phone and are unable to log in, please contact the Service Desk at 503-554-2569 or via email at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential voices of the 20th century, yet vast areas of his thought and legacy remain unexplored.

Building on the extraordinary momentum of our inaugural gathering, George Fox is hosting the 2026 Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference Sept. 24-27. This event will convene the world’s leading scholars and the next generation of thinkers for four days of cutting-edge research and imaginative engagement.

Scholars are invited to submit anonymous proposals of 300 to 500 words by March 31, 2026. Proposals should be for 20-minute papers in one of the six categories of our general theme “the undiscovered C.S. Lewis”:

• Historical studies that set Lewis in his own time
• Reassessments that question, contest, reaffirm, or clarify interpretations of his work or biography
• Comparative studies on Lewis and other thinkers and writers
• [Re]assessments of Lewis’s work in light of contemporary situations
• Explorations of his lesser-known material, and
• Presentations of previously unpublished material by Lewis

Acceptable submissions include, but are not limited to, the following disciplines: history, biography, literature, philosophy, theology, apologetics, ethics, political science, natural sciences, cultural studies, and rhetoric.

Proposals not specifically focused on Lewis but advancing scholarship on other Inklings or related writers are also welcome.

As a public-facing academic conference, we invite papers that are scholarly but accessible to a wider public audience. Submissions are welcome from scholars at every career stage, and limited scholarships (free conference registrations) are available for students or independent scholars with accepted papers.

Email submissions for peer-review consideration to undiscoveredlewis@georgefox.edu by the March 31 deadline. Please anonymize your submission.

Questions or inquiries prior to submission regarding the suitability of proposals may be directed to professor Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.

Be the dancing queen of your dreams at our upcoming Mamma Mia Dance! Join us in Stevens at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23.

Want to perform in our annual lip sync and have the chance of winning $500? Sign up to audition for the show here!

Upcoming Events

• Clubs Fair: Friday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. in Hadlock
• Lip Sync: Friday Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
• Sadie Hawkins: Saturday Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at OMSI

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We invite you to join us for a special presentation featuring the founders of Slumberkins, who will share the inspiration behind the brand. The presentation will take place in Hoover 105 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Tuesday, Feb. 3. 

Slumberkins is a beloved emotional learning brand on a mission to help children grow into caring, confident and resilient humans. Created by a special education teacher and a family therapist, Slumberkins blends heart, science and storytelling to support children’s emotional well-being at home and in the classroom.

Attend the presentation to discover the stories behind the characters, learn practical strategies for fostering emotional growth, and be inspired by tools that make a lasting impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the creators of Slumberkins and explore how these lovable creatures are empowering children and families everywhere.

Questions? Contact Nickie Snyder at nsnyder@georgefox.edu.

If you received a new phone recently, you could lose access to your George Fox email, Canvas, Zoom, and other essential apps due to the multi-factor authentication requirements.

Important Reminders

• App transfers: While apps like Okta Verify or Google Authenticator will transfer to your new phone, your account information will not.
• Updating settings: If you still have your old device or a second way to verify, you can update your authentication method at login.georgefox.edu > your name > settings > security methods.
• Setup guide: You can find detailed steps on how to prepare your MFA for a new phone in this instructional guide.

Need Help?

If you have already activated a new phone and are unable to log in, please contact the Service Desk at 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Are you looking for a deeper way to connect with colleagues and explore the heart of your work at George Fox? Academic Affairs invites all faculty, staff and administrators to participate in The Big Read, a shared reading and discussion experience centered on “Living Vocationally” by Paul J. Wadell and Charles R. Pinches.

With additional support from the Academic Affairs Office, we are thrilled to open even more spots for participation in this initiative. Join us as we cultivate a common language around vocation to enrich our teaching, mentoring and community life.

Register by Friday, Jan. 23. Click here to register. All participants receive a complimentary paperback copy of the book and a $150 stipend upon completion of the program requirements.

Program requirements include:

• Attendance at a kickoff meeting and wrap-up meeting (dates TBD)
• Active engagement with an assigned small discussion group for three meetings over the course of the semester
• Posting at least one reflective entry for each of the book’s three sections in an online Canvas discussion forum

Contact Bob Harder at bharder@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Department of Human Services (DHS) representatives will be at the Bruin Community Pantry from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, to assist people with signing up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (formerly known as food stamps).

No appointment is required. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Please note: While DHS has indicated their intention to attend, their participation is ultimately managed and provided by their office. If DHS is unable to attend at the scheduled day and time, this is outside of our control.

The Nursing Club Blood Drive will take place Friday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Life Center Gym, which is located at 2315 Villa Road in Newberg. Sign up to help save a life and receive a $20 gift card!

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, drawing down the blood supply by about 35% over the past month. Hospitals, already strained by the worst flu season in nearly 20 years, are now being forced to triage critical blood products. High flu activity in nearly every state may be sidelining donors, slowing efforts to rebuild the Red Cross national blood supply. We need your help!

Click here to sign up today. Questions? Contact Jodi Blankenship at jblankenship@georgefox.edu.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey at Portland Seminary? Our doctoral programs empower you to make a meaningful impact, combining academic excellence with spiritual depth. Choose from these options:

• Doctor of Leadership (DLd) in Global Perspectives: Travel the world and engage with leadership principles through a theologically informed, multi-disciplinary lens. Gain the skills and insights needed to address contextual challenges informed by globally shared realities. This program requires a relevant master’s degree (MBA, MSW, MEd, MAT, MDiv, etc.). For more information about this program, click here.
• Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Faith and Cultural Engagement: Embody the gospel faithfully in a polarized and complex world through cultural intelligence and spiritual depth. This program requires a ministry-related master’s degree. For more information about this program, click here.
• Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Leadership and Spiritual Formation: Focus on your spiritual growth and gain a refreshed relationship with Christ while learning to lead authentically and inspire change in complex and diverse systems. This program requires a ministry-related master’s degree. For more information about this program, click here.

It’s not just about the curriculum – it’s about the community. At Portland Seminary, you’ll join a supportive cohort guided by experienced mentors and dedicated faculty. Together, you’ll grow, learn and inspire.

Explore how our programs can equip you for transformative leadership. Click here to learn more today!

Questions? Contact Heather Rainey at hrainey@georgefox.edu.

On Wednesday, Jan. 21, and Thursday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., all Hydro Flask water bottles in the Bruin Bookstore will be 50% off.

Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Today, you’ll receive an email from the National College Health Assessment (ncha-web@acha.org) giving you an opportunity to share your health and wellness experiences.

The NCHA provides an overall picture of the state of our students’ health and helps us understand and improve campus life. It’s online and confidential – George Fox only receives the results in aggregate.

As a token of our appreciation, all participants will receive an elective chapel credit and be entered into a drawing for one of 25 Amazon gift cards.

Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.

Ready to make a difference? Choose from a variety of service opportunities during Serve with Passion Week.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

• Check out the Serve with Passion Fair in Canyon Commons, which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 22

• Attend Generation Connections service training in Canyon Commons from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This training is required for serving at Foster Parents Night Out or Kids Day Out.

Friday, Jan. 23

• Provide a positive spark during Speak Life Day, which emphasizes the value of encouraging one another around campus.

• Take part in Community Night at the SpiL office from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24

• Join the Wood Ministry at the Fernwood Pioneer Cemetery from 9 to 11 a.m. You can sign up here.

If you have any questions, contact Chloe Lucas at clucas22@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for a few more female staff/faculty members to participate in our SpiL Mentoring Program this spring.

This program will provide the opportunity for students to have meaningful conversations about faith and life while receiving encouragement and support from a George Fox staff or faculty member.

Students in the program will be matched with a dedicated mentor, with whom they will have weekly meetings lasting approximately one hour, spanning a duration of eight weeks within the semester. The program begins the week of Jan. 26 and ends the week of March 16.

To support you in your mentoring role, we will provide a booklet with weekly suggested spiritual formation practices for you to engage in with your mentee. Additionally, there will be a training session prior to the start of the program to ensure you feel prepared and equipped.

If you’re interested, please fill out this application by Jan. 19. Your involvement will make a meaningful impact on our students’ lives!

Click here to complete the application. For more information, contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for open worship after the manner of Friends from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, in the Chapel, as we seek to attend, discern and mind the present leadings of Christ through the Holy Spirit.

Where two or three are gathered in his name, Christ is present in the midst of his followers, so join us for worship every Wednesday during this time. SpiL credit is available.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

On Monday, the City of Newberg activated its new photo red light and speed enforcement system at the intersection of Highway 99W and Villa Road. The cameras target motorists running red lights or traveling more than 11 mph over the 35 mph speed limit.

Data is transferred digitally to the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, where officers manually review and verify all potential offenses before a citation is issued. Red light violations carry a $285 fine, while speeding fines range from $165 to $440.

This initiative is part of a plan to reduce crashes along Highway 99W. While five intersections were originally identified as high-risk, the Villa Road location remains the first to implement the technology.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

The Esports team appreciates all the feedback you gave us on our previous form in the Tuesday, Jan. 13, Daily Bruin. We are coming back with one final, much shorter form for people who are interested in Esports Fun Fridays. Click here to fill out the new form.

If you have any questions you would like to ask about Fun Fridays or our Esports program in general, we will be at the club fair Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. And if you didn’t see or haven’t filled out our earlier form, it’s still active in that old Daily Bruin email. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Coleman Roberts at croberts@georgefox.edu.

George Fox students, we really need your help to make Friendsview Retirement Community’s Sock Hop a success! Join us Friday, Jan. 23, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. for a night that means so much to the residents.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with:

• Set-up and tear-down
• Spending time with residents, dancing, chatting, and helping create a joyful, welcoming experience

This event is something residents genuinely look forward to, and your presence can make a big difference. It’s also a wonderful way to build community, gain meaningful experience and earn community service hours in a fun, low-pressure environment.

Please consider signing up — even a few hours will help!

For more information or to volunteer, contact Lilly Aime at laime24@georgefox.edu
or Julie Nipp at jnipp@friendsview.org.

The Office for Spiritual Life is excited to offer the SPIL Mentoring Program, an opportunity for students to engage in meaningful conversations about faith and life with a dedicated George Fox staff or faculty mentor. This program is designed to support students in cultivating a growing relationship with Christ alongside someone who will walk with them through the semester.

The program begins the week of Jan. 26. Students will be matched with a mentor and meet once a week for about an hour over an eight-week period. Participants can also receive SPIL credit for being part of the program.

To sign up, please complete this form by Thursday, Jan. 22.

If you have additional questions, please contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.