The Daily Bruin

The Crescent is hiring for the 2025-26 school year! Working for The Crescent is a great opportunity for students who are interested in exploring journalism, improving their writing skills, and working to inform the George Fox populace.

Not a writer? We are also hiring photographers/social media managers, a copy editor, a graphic designer and an illustrator! If you are interested in any of these positions, apply here.

Applications close at midnight on Friday, Sept. 5. Email asccrescent@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

Experience Shakespeare’s madcap farce like never before in our breathless 80-minute production of The Comedy of Errors.

Performed in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater, this production features George Fox students, staff, alumni and community professionals. Enjoy an evening of hilarious slapstick humor as two sets of twins turn a Mediterranean town upside down through narrow escapes, mistaken identities, and an abundance of errors.

Patrons are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs for seating during the performance. One free ticket is available for each George Fox student (Wednesday or Thursday shows only) and staff member (any performance). Use your georgefox.edu email address when checking out online at the box office.

Shows run Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21; Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-24; and Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 28-31. All shows begin at 8 p.m.

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!

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The Bridge Cafe will be closed today (Monday) for Bon Appetit’s staff meeting. We will return to service tomorrow, opening at 9 a.m. As more students are returning to campus, we will start expanding our hours.

If you have any questions, please email Katie at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

We want to highlight a valuable benefit available to everyone on the Providence Health Plan: the Behavioral Health Concierge service. This free and confidential program makes it easier than ever to get support.

You can get same-day or next-day appointments for telebehavioral health consultations with licensed professionals – from anywhere and on your own schedule. The service is available daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Your well-being matters, and we want to ensure you have the resources to support it. To get started, please visit this link.

We are pleased to announce a new series of complimentary webinars offered by Nationwide, designed to help you plan and prepare for a successful retirement. These informative sessions are an excellent opportunity to increase your knowledge of key financial topics.

The first webinar is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28, and will focus on credit, debt and budgeting. You’ll learn more about personal finance, how to manage debt, and discover small, impactful changes you can make to improve your future financial wellness. Sign up here.

We encourage you to take advantage of these valuable resources. You can find more information about all webinars here.

Looking for a job that will benefit others? Disability & Accessibility Services is recruiting undergraduate interns with a passion for the disability population to participate in the mission by providing community events, resources and program development in partnership with the associate director of Disability & Accessibility Services.

For more information, and to apply for the position, you can access the DAS intern position on Handshake.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate reach out to DAS at das@georgefox.edu.

Please register if you’re interested in attending additional BruinBuy training sessions.

These sessions are designed to help you get the most out of BruinBuy, answer your questions, and build confidence in using the system.

We look forward to supporting you! If you have any questions, contact Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Summer Visit Day on campus today (Friday). With around 350 visitors expected on campus, we’re asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots (specifically Stevens and Hoover lots). Guests will be arriving on campus this morning at 8:30 a.m. and will fill the main campus parking lots.
• All visitors will take a campus tour at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., so please be mindful of guests walking through the main buildings on campus.

If you have any questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

The beginning of next week, Newberg temperatures are expected to be in the mid- to high-90s. While we all love a beautiful summer day, high temperatures bring the risk of heat-related illnesses. Your safety is our top priority, so let’s make sure we’re all prepared.

To help everyone stay cool and healthy, please follow the university’s heat protocol:

• Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! Drink water every 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Time Your Tasks Wisely. Schedule more strenuous work for the cooler parts of the day, like the morning.
• Seek Out the AC. If your building feels too warm, head to an air-conditioned space such as Canyon Commons, Klages, or the Murdock Library.
• Look Out for Each Other. Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on your fellow employees and classmates every hour or two. A quick check-in can make a big difference!
• Know the Symptoms. Familiarize yourself with the signs of heat-related illnesses. You can find more information here: Heat-Related Illness Symptoms.

Got questions about staying safe in the heat? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Stay cool, stay safe, and have a great week!

Did you know the George Fox YouTube channel has new content each week?

Check out our most recent videos and subscribe ahead of Welcome Weekend to watch the latest campus content here.

Parking permit registration opens tomorrow (Friday) with our new virtual parking permit software. You will no longer need to swap out tags or purchase additional permits. The new system will allow up to three vehicles.

With this move to virtual permits you will need to enter in all of your vehicle data once again through your George Fox portal. As for the old hang tags? They are now considered vintage George Fox memorabilia. Feel free to keep or dispose of them as you see fit.

Registration will also open for all students on Friday. They will continue to use the decals we have used in the past.

Questions? Please contact Campus Safety at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Volunteers are needed at the Bruin Community Pantry food bank this fall! We welcome George Fox students and employees to volunteer.

This opportunity allows great connections with students and others in our community, and the new space in the Lewis 1 apartment is warm and inviting. Some faculty members set up office hours during their shifts. If you’re a student and need community service hours for a class, volunteering at the food bank is a great way to fill those hours.

Volunteer requirements:

• Must be able to serve at the time slot that they choose for the entire semester. We do have substitutes available when something unexpected arises.
• Must be able to attend an orientation that lasts about 30 minutes.
• Required to complete two online training presentations (a total of 20 minutes).

If you’re interested in volunteering at the food bank, please complete this form. Once you’ve completed it, you will be contacted with the next steps.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at 503-554-2316.

Have you had the opportunity to view our Monday Motivation series featured on George Fox’s Instagram stories or YouTube channel throughout the academic year? Would you like to be featured?

If you are passionate about sharing the Word of God and making an impact on campus, now is the perfect time to get involved. We are currently seeking employees to be featured this summer! Please feel free to reach out to Malia Harvey at mharvey23@georgefox.edu for more information or to express your interest. Malia can provide further details and assist you with the next steps in this great opportunity.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

Check out Google’s latest new features related to AI tools:

NotebookLM

• Video Overviews: Now NotebookLM can create a visual presentation for you
• Studio panel upgrades: Create multiple audio overviews, video overviews, and share them with others at George Fox

Gemini Web App

• Increased limits to Gemini 2.5 Pro for Gemini for Education users, free of charge
• Use the new Storybook Gem: Simply describe any story you can imagine, and Gemini generates a unique 10-page book with custom art and audio.
• Use the Gemini app to chat with your Workspace Apps

Gemini Advanced/Pro (for those with Gemini Premium licenses)

• Turn your photos into video using Veo 3
• Use the new Productivity Planner Gem as your personal planner/assistant

Google Portraits

• How about a personal Radical Candor coach with an AI-trained by Kim Scott! Check out Candor Coach.
• Or, need to work on storytelling skills for an upcoming presentation? Check out Storytelling Coach trained by Matt Dicks.

Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions, or check the IT: AI website.

Yeah! It’s finally here! Opening day for parking permit registration will be this Friday, Aug. 8.

You can apply for your permit at your my.georgefox.edu portal. Select Campus Resources, then Vehicle Registration. Please enter your campus box address as your mailing address if you are a resident on campus.

You will be issued a temporary permit upon completion of your registration. You will need to print it out and place it on your dashboard until your sticker arrives in the mail.

All students and staff are required to reapply for a new permit, even if you still have one from last year. We have a new parking permit provider, and all data and permits must be renewed.

To read our Campus Public Safety parking policies, visit this link. If you have any questions, please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2025 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 15 through Oct. 31). 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. Groups 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 Monday, Aug. 18. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

George Fox is committed to fostering a safe and healthy environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. To continue this important work, we are currently seeking new members for the university’s Safety Committee.

The Safety Committee is responsible for upholding safety standards across campus, identifying potential hazards, and making recommendations to improve safety policies and procedures. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the well-being of our community and want to contribute their unique perspectives and expertise. The committee meets once a month.

We encourage nominations from all areas of the university, including staff and faculty. If you know someone who would be a great addition to the committee, or if you are interested in serving yourself, please let us know.

To nominate a new member or to express your interest, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

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