The Daily Bruin

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus tomorrow (Friday). With 500 visitors expected, we are asking students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Guests will be arriving on campus Friday morning between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots. Students and employees are encouraged to take advantage of street parking and the Morse lot (near softball fields). Additional temporary overflow parking will be available at the Chehalem Cultural Center and the Highway 99 lot, which is right next to Steve’s Automotive; do not park in spaces marked off for Steve’s Automotive.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have tours circulating through Newlin, Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, and HMS from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room in each dorm.
• Plan for a much busier-than-usual lunch in Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main servery lines and will eat in the main dining area. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you and help direct them to their next activity.
• Offer a helping hand with directions to students and their families!
• 80 prospective students have opted to stay overnight on Thursday before the main event. Be mindful and welcoming of prospective students in your on-campus living areas starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday night.

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

It’s hard to believe that October and the Miles for Meals challenge are almost over! Great job, everyone, moving and pushing yourselves out of your comfort zones to be well.

Also, nice job of raising an amazing total of $1,420 for the Bruin Community Pantry. Thank you all for your generosity! Let’s see if we can give the donating and fundraising one more push before the end of this week!

We are happy to announce the winner of this week’s raffle is Rachel Brumfield. Congratulations, Rachel, you have won a $100 Fred Meyer gift card!

And now, let’s get ready for our grand prizes! As a reminder, we will be awarding winners in the following categories:

• Best team name
• Best team action photo (submit your photos to us at bewell@georgefox.edu by Nov. 6)
• Most improved from last year
• Individual with most miles
• Team with most miles (most average miles count)

The final results will be announced the week of Nov. 17. We ‘re so excited for all of you to finish this challenge well. Keep moving, Bruins!

Questions? Email us at bewell@georgefox.edu

– The Wellness Committee

Join us for a holistic day of healing, reflection and community at “Collective Healing 2025: Immigration, Healing Generational Wounds, and a Restorative Faith” this Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Hills Covenant Church. The George Fox dean for intercultural life, Carlos Fernandez, is helping to facilitate the event.

You can expect to:

• Hear from incredible speakers on immigration justice, trauma healing and faith
• Experience rest and renewal with taquitos, chair massages and BIPOC spiritual direction (Spanish available)
• Join affinity groups for immigrants, relatives of immigrants, and allies (Black, white, Latinx and more) to connect and share in community

Register at this link. For a student discount, select “Ask for a scholarship” and list your college under “church/org/college.” If finances or transportation are barriers, contact SpiL; we can help cover costs through our scholarship fund.

With flu season here, it’s important to keep yourself healthy. While you can’t always avoid it, there are some great ways to lower the risk of catching the flu. Check out these tips:

• Get a flu shot: Protect yourself and those around you by getting vaccinated. It’s recommended that most individuals aged six months and older receive the flu vaccine each year.
• Cover your cough: Next time you feel a sneeze or cough coming on, grab a tissue or the inside of your elbow to cover your mouth and nose.
• Wash your hands and disinfect: Regular hand-washing with soap and warm water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is key.
• Practice good hygiene: Keep frequently touched surfaces like countertops, handrails and doorknobs clean and shining like new.

Where can you receive a flu shot? Flu vaccines are covered for Providence Health Plan members. Here’s how to find a participating pharmacy:

1. Visit your online myProvidence member portal to find participating pharmacies.
2. You can also go to the online provider directory and search by your member ID or provider network. Choose “Find a Service or Place” and click “Pharmacies.” Select “Find a Pharmacy,” enter your ZIP Code and select the type of pharmacy you are looking for. Look for a pharmacy that offers “Vaccination Services” in your network.
3. You may also call the number listed on your Providence Health Plan member ID card for help in finding a participating pharmacy that can provide vaccinations near you.

Free flu and Covid-19 shots will be available at the Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Bring your insurance card.

There are still spots available for virtual one-on-one consultations with Providence Health Plan representatives. Do you have any questions about your vision or massage therapy plan? Do you need assistance with a claim? Are you curious about your Providence membership perks? Are you having issues accessing or finding care?

These experienced representatives are here to support you. Take advantage of it!

Join our Management 300 veteran outreach next Saturday, Nov. 8, when we’ll support veterans and community members in need by chopping firewood for individuals and families who cannot afford to heat their homes during the winter.

The initiative fosters meaningful connections among George Fox veteran students, nonveteran students, and the broader veteran community through shared service. Please sign up for the event here.

We’ll be serving from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 500 S. Everest Road in Newberg. Contact Kassidy Poetzl at kpoetzl23@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Come join our SpiL serve team in construction-related tasks this Saturday, Nov. 1! This is an opportunity to care for our neighbors by serving alongside a hardworking local family. Please expect to work for three hours (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) at this event, helping with tasks like building a shed, spreading dirt, and similar jobs.

Experience is not required, and chapel credit is offered. Eight volunteers are still needed, so sign up today at newberghabitat.org. The build site is located at 717 N. College St.

Please reach out to Chloe Lucas at clucas22@georgefox.edu for next steps. Please also let her know if you are requesting a ride.

Ready to buy your first home? Your Employee Assistance Program, Canopy, will cover everything in an upcoming webinar, from the pros and cons of homeownership, the buying process, and how to prepare financially.

Join us for “Homebuying 101: Your Complete Guide to Owning a Home” on Tuesday, Nov. 18, between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Register here.

Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a doctor of physical therapy student and receive free stress management advice!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages ($25) to students, employees and community members. We are offering 25-minute massages on Friday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the new Medical Sciences Building located at 448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg.

All proceeds will help fund a medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! Register here.

Questions? Contact Maya Eathorne at meathorne24@georgefox.edu or Allison Brist at abrist20@georgefox.edu.

Snack alert! Need fuel for that totally necessary late-night study session? We’ve got you. For just $8, you can snag a snack pack with seven to eight brand-name delicious snacks (yes, that’s basically $1 a snack – what a steal!). We have a large variety including pretzels, chips, granola bars, fruit rolls and more.

Ask your parents to buy you a box, or treat yourself to one, as an “educational investment.” Order now and keep your hunger and your GPA under control!

You can purchase a box via our Instagram @gfucampuscravings, and we’ll drop it off at your student mailbox within 48 hours.

Enjoy snackin’!

Calling all fall grads! Seniors graduating this December are invited to come celebrate at the Exodus Grad Fair in the Stevens Center atrium on Wednesday, Nov. 5, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Pick up your cap and gown and get checked out with university offices before you graduate, with a bonus of enjoying free snacks and refreshments! Learn more here.

Please join the Department of Social Work for a Fall Diversity Dialogue, featuring Carlos Rodriguez, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, in Hoover 103.

Carlos will share about the Happy NPO initiatives to care for the aging population of Puerto Rico. This population faces high levels of poverty, food insecurity and loneliness.

Carlos and his team have developed innovative approaches to respond to these ever-increasing needs that have been exacerbated by natural disasters and cuts to social programs.

Feel free to contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu for more information. See you there!

The Political Science Club is hosting a discussion-based event, following the style of speed-dating conversations, in which you will have the opportunity to discuss hot-topic events from the current administration’s time in office thus far.

Topics will include, but are not be limited to, ICE/deportations, Charlie Kirk, and the National Guard deployment. Whether you know a lot or little about these topics, we’d love to see you there!

Join us in Hoover 102 at 6 p.m. tomorrow night (Thursday). Contact Kendall Kartler at kkartler22@georgefox.edu for more information.

Do you long for time and space to be still and experience Christ’s presence with others? All are welcome to join Quaker worship in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday). Elective chapel credit is available for students.

Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Bruin Bookstore is hosting a staff and faculty appreciation event today (Wednesday). Get 25% off George Fox-branded drinkware and a free George Fox-branded gift with a $75-plus purchase of clothing/gifts (before the staff/faculty discount). In-store only. We’re open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

DPT students are offering a free wellness screening for older adults on Friday, Nov. 14, by appointment. The screening will include blood pressure check, circulation screening, sensation testing, and testing for balance, endurance, flexibility and posture.

If interested, please contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2463.

Happy Wellness Wednesday! With Open Enrollment starting next week, now is the perfect time to focus on your benefits and well-being. You don’t have to navigate your choices alone – we have plenty of resources to help you prepare and enroll with confidence:

• 2026 Benefit Enrollment Guide
• Benefits consultations
• Providence Health Plan consultations

Taking 15 minutes to review your options could save you … well, it’s not car insurance, but it will have a major positive impact on your well-being for the entire year!

The financial exploitation of elders is a growing concern that affects millions of senior citizens each year. In an upcoming Canopy webinar, learn about common tactics used by scammers, how to recognize the signs of financial abuse, and what practical steps to take if you suspect someone you know is being exploited.

Sessions:

• Tuesday, Nov. 4, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 13, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Reserve a seat here.

Don’t know where to begin on your next paper? Let our VLC consultant help you craft your thesis and outline. We can help you turn uncertainty into a focused, workable plan. To schedule an appointment, click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard.

If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Did you give out stickers this year? Did you wish you had George Fox swag for an event or outreach opportunity? Now’s the time to plan ahead – the 2025 Swag Bulk Order is open!

Take advantage of bulk pricing on a variety of university-branded items, including:

• Drinkware: Glass can cup with straw, campfire coffee mug, water bottle
• Apparel/bags: Crossbody bag, cotton tote, mini tote, trucker cap, beanie
• Other: Journal, picnic blanket, mini sticker sheets, six individual sticker designs

Pictures of items and ordering details are available here. If your department would like to participate in the order or has any questions, please email Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu.

The deadline to place your order is Friday, Oct. 31. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on swag for the year ahead!