The Daily Bruin

We are doctoral clinical psychology students at George Fox conducting a study on adversity and eating. This study involves filling out a survey, which will take approximately 20 minutes total to complete. Participants will receive a $15 Amazon gift card upon successful completion of the survey.

If you have any questions or are interested in participating in our study, please contact the researchers, Delaney O’Brien and Natasha Eades, at adversityeatingstudy@gmail.com.

Career fairs are a great opportunity to meet potential employers, network, and learn about businesses that are interested in George Fox students! Don’t miss the next one on Tuesday, Oct. 10, in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Register on Handshake, and feel free to reach out to us at careers@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Hello, George Fox faculty! It’s that time again: Course material adoptions are due by Sunday, Oct. 15. You can adopt via Follett Discover or by emailing 1478mgr@follett.com.

Also, if the texts you want have scratch-off codes in them and that code is important to you, please let us know and we’ll set the book to “new only” in the system. Cheers and thank you!

Feel free to contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join registered dietitian Kayla and chef Tim for a Providence-sponsored virtual event that focuses on how to create a heart-healthy meal you will love. The recipe will be chicken pozole.

This resource is available to everyone, not just Providence members! The webinar will be online on Monday, Oct. 16, at noon.

Sign up and see more information at this link!

As we work with the business community to deepen our relationships and create more opportunities for our students, it is imperative that we make their attendance at our career fairs beneficial.

The more students that show up, the happier these businesses are. Therefore, please encourage your students to attend. Some professors will allow extra credit for attending, and others even make attendance a mandatory assignment. However you choose to promote these events on campus, our business partners will appreciate it.

Our upcoming fair is on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Thank you very much!

Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about the event.

Do you have unclaimed online orders at the bookstore? Pick them up now, because any items unclaimed over 45 days from the date of order are forfeit to the bookstore.

The bookstore is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays. Reach out to Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come support the three-time defending Northwest Conference-champion George Fox men’s tennis team as the Bruins take on UC Santa Cruz tonight (Friday) at 5:45 p.m. at the George Fox Tennis Center. You won’t want to miss it!

The match will feature the following:

• Free Abby’s pizza for fans
• Free admission
• Free George Fox Tennis shirts for the first 20 fans
• George Fox Tennis gear for sale
• Three doubles pro-sets will start first, followed by six singles matches

Contact Jeff Cero at jcero@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Richter Scholar proposals are due at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23. The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research and/or projects that are devised, initiated, and carried out by individual students, with mentorship, guidance, and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research/project opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility. For the purpose of this program, research/project is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool, or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted methods.

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link. All submittals will be electronic.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in doing research or a project? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research/project activities that are devised, initiated, and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance, and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

Students, if you are interested in doing research/project next summer, connect with a faculty mentor NOW so they can help you with your proposal. The deadline for proposals is 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23.

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link. All submittals will be electronic.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Ready to watch a talent show you won’t forget? Join us tomorrow night (Friday) at 7 p.m. for Fox Got Talent in Bauman Auditorium. Watch your friends and peers compete to win $500, and vote for your favorite act!

We are bringing back Mr. Bruin. What is Mr. Bruin? It’s a pageant and competition to raise money for a local charity; this year’s charity is the Bruin Community Pantry. Know a guy on campus who will make a perfect Mr. Bruin? Nominate him using this link. The pageant will be held on Friday, Nov. 10.

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on these events.

Events coming up:

• Midnight Madness: Friday, Oct. 20, at 9:30 p.m. in Wheeler
• Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. in Roberts Center
• Dream House Dance: Friday, Nov. 3, at 8 p.m. in Stevens Center

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come and worship with the School of Theology! Enjoy great fellowship with theology students, staff and faculty next Thursday, Oct. 12, from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. in Canyon Commons 101.

Rather than a traditional worship service, we will have roundtable talks, prayers, and fun! Lunch will be provided; there is no university chapel credit. Anyone and everyone (non-theology students, university employees, etc.) is welcome!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sunggu Yang at syang@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in studying abroad? The Center for Study Abroad will be having an information meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. in EHS 102.

Come to the meeting for more details about specific programs, the application process, and application due dates. Study abroad ambassadors will also be in attendance to answer questions and offer guidance.

Questions? Can’t make the meeting? Email David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.

Do you like woodworking? Do you have a class project that needs to be built out of wood? The Maker Hub has a comprehensive wood shop (view info at this link) stocked with all the tools and equipment you need for woodworking.

Currently, our wood shop is open these hours:

• Mondays: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 4 to 6 p.m.
• Fridays: 2 to 4:30 p.m.

We have an amazing group of experienced woodworking volunteers who can teach all sorts of woodworking skills and guide you through your project. Please contact Nick Sullivan at nsullivan@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about our wood shop.

With so many weight-management tools and fad diets out there, knowing what will work best for your overall health can be hard.

Join Basecamp this month as they explore what it means to be at a healthy weight and the lifestyle tools you can use to get there. One of the upcoming opportunities is our wellness cooking webinar, “In the Kitchen with Jamie,” on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at noon. This resource is available to everyone, not just Providence members!

Sign up for the webinar at this link!

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the annual Fall Ladies’ Luncheon this Monday, Oct. 9. Ruth Baker will host this come-and-go event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

A short devotional and prayer will be held at noon. Come and connect with other women in our community over a delicious meal. There is no cost to attend.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP using this link. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are excited to have living-area chapels today (Wednesday)! This is a time of worship and fellowship for you and your living areas. You don’t want to miss it. Chapel credit will be offered!

Here is the schedule:

• Pennington: 6 p.m., Pennington Lobby
• Brandt and Edwards Halls: 6 p.m., Canyon Commons 101
• Hobson, Macy and Sutton Halls & the Suites: 7:30 p.m., Canyon Commons 101
• Le Shana, Gulley Hall and Newlin: 7:30 p.m., Roberts 170
• Houses & Apartments: 7:30 p.m., Bauman Greenroom

We hope to see you there! Contact Debrianna DeBolt at ddebolt@georgefox.edu with any questions.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled additional recommendations for engagement, crowdsourced from the George Fox community for the George Fox community. Check them out here.

This resource lists restaurants to try, music to listen to, books to read, movies to watch (including movies to watch with us at the IRC … come join us for Watch Party Wednesdays today and next week at 2:30 p.m.). Be sure to check it out.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, George Fox!

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 creed@georgefox.edu

Attention artists and adventurers! The Arts and Crafts Club and Critical Hit Club are hosting a miniature painting event this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in Hoover 203.

Join us for an afternoon of fun as we paint tiny figurines that can be used as board game characters, collectibles, or simply a fun art activity! All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own miniatures as well.

Feel free to contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Today, the federal government will be conducting a nationwide test of the emergency alert system, so do not be alarmed when you receive it.

The test messages will be sent to all cell phones, televisions and radios. It is scheduled to begin at about 11:20 a.m. Pacific time.

Read this article to learn more.