The Daily Bruin

The forecast report states we are in for some hot weather over the several days. Please take a few minutes to read this information on staying safe during extreme heat.

• Canyon Commons (south door entrance) and Klages Center (Student Union Building) have 24/7 card access for all students.
• The Red Cross has several best practices for keeping safe and well during the heat.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing. Avoid dark clothing.
• Slow down, stay in the shade and avoid extended time in the sun.
• If you must be in the sun, keep water with you.
• Find a cool place to stay during the heat of the day.
• For more information on what to do when temperatures rise, you may download the Red Cross Mobile App.
• Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion: leg cramps, flushed skin, dizziness, fainting, headache, excessive sweating without physical exertion
• Do not hesitate to contact 911 if you are experiencing heat-related symptoms.

Do you enjoy singing and want to be a part of an a cappella group here on campus? Come out and audition for Quakers and Notes! Auditions will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the choir room (Ross 208) on Friday, Sept. 8. Be prepared to sing 30 seconds of a song of your choice!

To sign up for auditions, use this link. If have have any questions, feel free to contact Alexa Aldridge at aaldridge15@georgefox.edu or Brent Townley at btownley15@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you at auditions!

Thank you for your interest in ASC! We have had an overwhelming number of applications for positions this year, and we are so excited you want to be a part of ASC. We will be closing applications for all positions on Monday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m.! Make sure to apply before time is up!

Questions? Contact Khadija Bruce (kbruce15@georgefox.edu).

The Swing Dance Club is hosting its first swing dance of the year tonight (Saturday). It will be in the FoxHole. The beginner lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., the intermediate lesson at 7 p.m., and the free dance at 7:30 p.m.

Contact Andrea Roberts (aroberts14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Hope to see you all there!

Join us for an afternoon of chamber music with George Fox strings faculty! We will be playing works by J.S. Bach, Beethoven and Kodaly tomorrow (Sunday) at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Rebekah Hanson will be playing violin and viola, and Sonja Myklebust will perform on cello. The event is free of charge.

Contact Rebekah at rhanson7@gmail.com with any questions.

Still need a few of your fall textbooks? The Bruin Store is back in stock of many popular titles. Come get them while they’re here!

If we are out of stock of your book, we can place a special order and have it here in just a few days. Email Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu for more information.

Mail Services is returning to its regular business hours starting Monday. The new hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Are you interested in broadcasting? Do you love music or talking about things you like? If so, KFOX might be just what you’re looking for. We are George Fox University’s on-campus internet radio station, and we’d love to have you (yes, you) as a part of our team.

We broadcast a wide variety of music and talk shows throughout the week. No prior broadcasting experience is needed. Visit and like our Facebook page at facebook.com/kfoxgfu, or send us an email at kfoxradio@georgefox.edu if you are interested in joining.

Do you enjoy singing and want to be a part of an a cappella group here on campus? Come out and audition for Quakers and Notes! Auditions will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the choir room (Ross 208) on Friday, Sept. 8. Be prepared to sing 30 seconds of a song of your choice!

To sign up for auditions, use this link. If have have any questions, feel free to contact Alexa Aldridge at aaldridge15@georgefox.edu or Brent Townley at btownley15@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you at auditions!

Please join the Master Chorus on Thursday nights! It is open to all faculty, staff, students and community members. We will perform Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana” in Bauman Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 4.

If you love to sing and you love the poetry of Robert Frost, please join us on Thursday nights in Ross 208 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Danielle Warner (dwarner@georgefox.edu).

The Graduate School of Counseling’s Beronica Salazar will lead two diversity book discussion groups this semester. The groups will be reading Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (New York Times review). We have space for up to eight faculty or staff to participate in each session, and books will be provided.

Newberg campus meetings will be the first Wednesday of each month from 9 to 10 a.m. (Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6) in the Lemmons conference room.

Portland Center meetings will be the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month (Sept. 5, Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 28 and Dec. 12) from 10 to 11 am, in PDS 290.

Please sign up here and indicate if you want paper or digital copy.

Mail Services is returning to its regular business hours starting next week. New hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.

Thank you for your interest in ASC! We have had an overwhelming number of applications for positions this year, and we are so excited you want to be a part of ASC. We will be closing applications for all positions on Monday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m.! Make sure to apply before time is up!

Questions? Contact Khadija Bruce (kbruce15@georgefox.edu).

The school newspaper, The Crescent, is still accepting applications for all positions:

• Art director
• Financial manager
• Reporters
• Editors
• Photographers
• Social media manager

The Crescent offers a stipend for all staff members, as well as the opportunity to gain experience in the journalism industry and build your portfolio!

Want to join the team? Find out more information and apply at asc.georgefox.edu. Applications will close on Sunday, Sept. 10.

Questions? Email Hannah at hdugan16@georgefox.edu or Kelsey at herschberger.kl@gmail.com.

Welcome back! The first staff lunch of the new semester is Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Canyon Commons 101 from noon to 1 p.m. The cost is $4. Instead of a guest speaker this time, we want you to come enjoy an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues while eating a great lunch.

We look forward to another great year! Please RSVP by today (Friday, Sept. 1) to make sure we’ve got a seat for you!

– Brought to you by the Staff Development Committee (Adina, Peg, Debbie, Brenda, Kelly, Tim, Kera, Janeen, Teresa, Belinda and Jennifer)

If you love George Fox, enjoy hosting guests and want prospective students to experience what makes this place so great, then we want you to sign up to be a Friday @ Fox overnight host! Hosting will take place on Thursday evenings, and the students will leave you Friday morning. This is not a weekly requirement. Please click on the link below and fill out the form, and we will contact you when we need a host!

Friday @ Fox Overnight Host Form

Please note that there will be a separate overnight host recruiting process for our large visit events like Bruin Preview and Scholarship Competition.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Hughton (khughton@georgefox.edu).

We need your help with the ’80s dance promo! It’ll take 15 minutes of your time and a sweet ’80s outfit to stake your claim to fame. Meet us at the racquetball court in Wheeler in your best ’80s attire on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. See you there!

Contact Gina Dodds (gdodds15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Thank you,
– ASC Videographers

Hello Everyone!

The Swing Dance Club is hosting its first swing dance of the year tomorrow (Saturday). It will be in the FoxHole. The beginner lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., the intermediate lesson at 7 p.m., and the free dance at 7:30 p.m.

Contact Andrea Roberts (aroberts14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Hope to see you all there!

Due to Labor Day this Monday and the Portland Center being closed, the courier service will deliver on Tuesday and Thursday next week.

Thank you,
Mail Services

Come try out for the George Fox dance team! We’re hosting tryouts from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, in Wheeler 211.

We are looking for ambitious, energetic and dedicated ladies and gentlemen trained in jazz and hip-hop. Dance team will be performing at basketball game halftimes, supporting George Fox athletics, and engaging with the community in a variety of ways. Come join us!

Wear fitted athletic/dance clothing, dance shoes of your choice, performance-ready hair and makeup.

Contact Adina McConaughey (amcconaughey@georgefox.edu) with any questions.