The Daily Bruin

Want to learn more about our Northern Ireland Program? Swing by an info meeting to learn more about all the program entails, enjoy some food, see Pennington in a kilt, and listen to the sounds of Fox’s very own Celtic band! The meeting will be on the quad from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

For more information swing by our office, or contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox Civility Project has some $50 Amazon gift cards available for those volunteering to participate in a focus group this Thursday at either 4 or 6:30 p.m.

The focus groups are part of a national study of the potential for interfaith cooperation on important social or political issues. Focus group participation is open to anyone who has an evangelical Christian faith, is politically right-of-center, and has not had extensive experience with Muslim cultures. There are a few slots left that can be filled by George Fox students.

For more information, or to sign up, visit the Civility Project website at this link, or email Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu. The gift cards are first-come, first-served, so sign up now!

The George Fox Civility Project has some $50 Amazon gift cards available for those volunteering to participate in a focus group this Thursday at either 4 or 6:30 p.m.

The focus groups are part of a national study of the potential for interfaith cooperation on important social or political issues. Focus group participation is open to anyone who has an evangelical Christian faith, is politically right-of-center, and has not had extensive experience with Muslim cultures. There are a few slots left that can be filled by George Fox employees.

For more information, or to sign up, visit the Civility Project website at this link, or email Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu The gift cards are first-come, first-served, so sign up now!

The best way to avoid Medicare fraud? Help prevent it in the first place. Follow these three tips to protect yourself from scammers:

1. If you get a call, text or email asking for your Medicare Number, don’t respond. Don’t give your Medicare card or Medicare Number to anyone except your doctor or people you know should have it. Remember, Medicare will never call you unprompted and ask you for your personal information.
2. Check your Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) or claims statements carefully. If you see a charge for a service you didn’t get or a product you didn’t order (like a COVID-19 over-the-counter test), it may be fraud.
3. If you suspect fraud, report it at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Visit Medicare.gov, the official source for Medicare information, to learn more about preventing Medicare fraud.

Watch this video to see how you can shut down Medicare fraud and abuse, and visit this link to learn more.

Attend a free webinar about student loans! You can register for either the session on Oct. 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or the session on Oct. 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

This workshop explains key differences between federal and private student loans, and compares eligibility, interest rates, repayment plans and more. Participants will learn how to choose the option that best suits their needs. Register here.

With all the world vying for your attention, what’s one more thing? Join the Theology Club! We meet on Wednesdays in Hoover 104 from noon to 1 p.m.

Discussing new topics every week about the intersection of Christianity in our modern moment, students come together in the breaking of bread and seminar discussions to hear new opinions and examine our own beliefs. We do this as worship, and want you to join us.

Questions? Email Lauryn at lstanfield22@georgefox.edu.

Mark your calendars! Chess Club has changed hours.

On the first Friday of every month, Chess Club will be held at the Newberg Public Library from 4 to 6 p.m. We will not have Chess Club on Tuesday at the regular time and place on the first week of the month.

All other weeks, Chess Club will be held at the normal time and place (Tuesdays in Murdock Library, Room 209, from 7 to 9 p.m.)

See you there!

Please fill out this short survey to help this group of students in BUSN 250: Business Communication plan a fundraiser for addiction awareness. Take the survey at this link.

Questions? Reach out at mtubbs21@georgefox.edu. Thank you so much for your participation!

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

IT currently has a variety of desktop and laptop computers for sale. We have 2015 and 2016 MacBooks, 2015 iMacs, a few 2013 Mac Pros, and HP Elitebook 1040 G3 laptops available.

The computers have been reset to factory settings and have the highest operating system that will work with the hardware of the device. The best uses are web browsing, streaming and applications that do not require a newer operating system. Some versions of MicroSoft Office may not run on these devices.

Please note that these computers are sold “as is.” We do not provide support or maintenance on these machines, or perform updates of any kind, and cannot guarantee the manufacturer will have parts available. The computer comes with a power supply, keyboard, and mouse.

Computers are sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the Service Desk. We are not able to hold computers unless payment has been made. We accept debit and credit cards for payment.

Our hours of operation can be found at it.georgefox.edu.

If you have any questions, please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

The IT Department currently has a variety of desktop and laptop computers for sale. We have 2015 and 2016 MacBooks, 2015 iMacs, a few 2013 Mac Pros, and HP Elitebook 1040 G3 laptops available.

The computers have been reset to factory settings and have the highest operating system that will work with the hardware of the device. The best uses are web browsing, streaming and applications that do not require a newer operating system. Some versions of MicroSoft Office may not run on these devices.

Please note that these computers are sold “as is.” We do not provide support or maintenance on these machines, or perform updates of any kind, and cannot guarantee the manufacturer will have parts available. The computer comes with a power supply, keyboard, and mouse.

Computers are sold on a first come, first serve basis at the Service Desk. We are not able to hold computers unless payment has been made. We accept debit and credit cards for payment.

Hours of operation can be found at it.georgefox.edu. If you have any questions, please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Looking for a way to de-stress at the end of your week? Take advantage of your free access to Hadlock by trying out our lunchtime yoga class at 12:30 p.m. on Fridays!

Yoga is a great way to re-energize and refresh yourself, while working on your mobility and strength. Sign up on IMLeagues. Spouses and dependents with access to UREC programs and services are welcome to join GroupX classes as well!

Email fitness@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have.

Looking for a way to de-stress at the end of the week? Take advantage of your free access to Hadlock by trying out our lunchtime yoga class at 12:30 p.m. on Fridays!

Yoga is a great way to re-energize and refresh yourself, while working on your mobility and strength. Sign up at this link. Spouses and dependents with access to UREC programs and services are welcome to join GroupX classes as well!

Email fitness@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have.

Need counseling? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Are you having problems in your relationships that are getting in the way of your academics or life in general?

George Fox’s counseling services are here to meet all of your mental health needs, and are still free for Newberg campus students and conveniently located right here on campus. Counseling for non-Newberg-based students is available for $30 per session.

We offer in-person and virtual appointments for students living in Oregon. One-time consults and ongoing counseling appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, please call 503-554-2340.

UREC is adding a second yoga class to the GroupX schedule at 5 p.m. on Thursdays! This class will be 50 minutes and doesn’t require you to bring anything besides yourself! Sign up at this link.

Please also note that the 1 p.m. class on Fridays will be changing to 12:30 p.m.

Questions? Email fitness@georgefox.edu

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during mid-semester break from Thursday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 14.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10 to 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 an 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 $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is Saturday, Sept. 30.

Chapel credit is offered for those who attend. If you have questions, feel free to contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

Is your class exploding pumpkins, making robots, or going on a field trip to a bay? Great! We would love to have our content team join you and get your students in action on camera.

Let us know of opportunities that would be highly visual and are unique to your program. This helps us get new content to use in our video material and share the experiences prospective students can be a part of at George Fox.

Email Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu with more details, including day, time, location and activity for consideration. Visits will be scheduled based on availability and capacity. Please provide at least two weeks notice for preferred scheduling.

The library provides access to The Wall Street Journal. Sign up at this link to turn on your access.

You can download the WSJ app here and read more about this program at this link. If you have questions, contact a librarian at researchhelp@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to help prospective students decide if George Fox is the school for them? Sign up to be an overnight host for Bruin Preview!

Bruin Preview, the largest visit event of the fall, is coming up at the end of October, and the admissions office is looking for current students to help with overnight hosting. Open up your room for a night and show a prospective student what life could look like in the future as a Bruin! Use this link to sign up.

If you have questions you can email Miranda Engstrom (Davidson) at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

Join our community as we “Stand with Students” in a new way by giving! There are so many opportunities to give that support students. Here are a few ideas!

• The Student Fund: This fund supports scholarships and a number of programs that aid students every day.
• Bruin Community Pantry: The BCP supports students who have limited access to healthy food and educates them on healthy eating habits through cooking demonstrations and educational programming.
• Student Emergency Fund: This fund supports students in need who are experiencing financial hardship.
• Scholarships: 100% of George Fox students receive scholarship aid that enables them to attend George Fox and pursue a life of purpose where God has called them.

To give through a payroll deduction each month, fill out this form.
Note: Login using the “Google” button next to the general login. Use your George Fox email.

Questions? Contact Carlee Reed at 503-554-2120 or email creed@georgefox.edu

George Fox community, we are aware that parking on the east side of campus (near Villa Road) is challenging, and that it may seem like the best option to park across the street, rather than walk from a farther distance.

Please be aware that our neighbors are tired of having driveways and mailboxes blocked as well as difficulty seeing clear enough to pull out onto Villa Road. The Newberg-Dundee Police Department is patrolling, and if you are found parked illegally you may receive a fine of $115.

Please be respectful of our neighbors when parking. Morse lot, near the softball field, is an alternate lot you may park at. Thank you for your understanding.