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The Community Life Fund (CLF) is projected to open tomorrow (Tuesday)! Please use this CLF Google Form to apply for approval. Any events that have taken place this semester are eligible for reimbursement, provided they receive approval and receipts are still available.

CLF office hours are on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the student life office. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Janessa Antemann at slctreasurer@georgefox.edu.

Newberg campus offices will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open.

The Bruin Store will also be closed on Friday.

What an incredible first week of Miles for Meals! We have 105 participants, and collectively we’ve logged a staggering 2,870.3 miles!

And, thanks to your generosity and fundraising efforts, we have already raised $965 for the Bruin Community Pantry! This strong start demonstrates our community’s dedication to both personal wellness and supporting those in need. Every step is counting, and we’re just getting started!

Weekly winner and top performers

Congratulations to our randomly selected weekly winner, Carilyn Ellis, who has won a $25 Fred Meyer gift card! She is the first of many to be rewarded, as the gift card values will increase for future drawings.

The competition is already fierce at the top of the leaderboard. Here are the top teams:

• Leading the pack are Too Blessed to Rest (347.7 total miles)
• Followed closely by Robin Shake n’ Baker (246.1 total miles)
• And then the Red Hot Chili Steppers (220.2 total miles)

And the top individuals, setting an incredible pace:

• David Martinez (135.6 miles)
• Benjamin Wing (125.9 miles)
• Mark Pothoff (86.2 miles)

Crucial reminder: sync your activity! To ensure all your efforts count toward the team totals and grand prizes, please take a moment today to log any manual activities and sync your fitness devices. We know many of you are moving even more than the tracker shows, so don’t miss out on credit for your hard work!

Boost our giving and fundraising goal! We hit $990 yesterday, but we can do more! Encourage people to donate and fundraise. Our goal is to make a massive impact for the Bruin Community Pantry, and involving your friends and family is a powerful way to help.

If you would like to link your fundraising efforts to this challenge:

1. Visit the Bruin Community Pantry fundraising page
2. Scroll down past the leaderboard to the tabs section, then click the “Fundraisers” tab.
3. Find your page, then click it! If you don’t have a page set up, sign up here.
4. Copy the URL, or use the text-to-give code found at the top of your page and share it with others! Any donations given through your link will be attributed to your page.

Stay active, keep logging those miles for your chance to win, and let’s turn our movement into meals for the Bruin Community Pantry!

The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours for the mid-semester break:

• Friday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Scholarship season is approaching, and the financial aid office wants to help you line up your scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year! Applications are typically open from November through March for the following year. Getting started early on your prep can put you in a better position to fund your higher education goals.

While you may be familiar with the OSAC Scholarships and our George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarships (both opening Nov. 1), there are thousands more outside scholarships available to those willing to brave the application process.

To get started, visit our outside scholarship resources website for access to helpful tools such as links to scholarship databases, essay writing guidance, OSAC Scholarship tips and tricks, and a scholarship resource folder with more valuable materials.

The Academic Resource Center also offers scholarship essay help and will be hosting scholarship workshops in November. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible! If you are unable to attend, you can schedule an individual appointment at a more convenient time. 

ARC Help Sessions

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) will be offering scholarship essay writing workshops at the following times. Select “Scholarship Essay” when you schedule an appointment online, and these 25-minute time slots specifically for essay help will appear for booking. 

Donor-Funded Scholarship Workshops:

• Nov. 3, 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
• Nov. 4, 5 to 7 p.m. 
• Nov. 5, 4 to 8 p.m. 
• Nov. 6, 4 to 6 p.m. 

OSAC Scholarship Workshops:

• Nov. 17, 4 to 8 p.m.
• Nov. 18, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Nov. 19, 4 to 8 p.m.
• Nov. 20, 4 to 6 p.m.

You can contact your financial aid counselor with questions about scholarships, while questions about essay assistance can be directed to the ARC staff.

Are you interested in studying abroad? Learn how you can make it happen at two exciting events coming up next week.

First, a representative from Veritas will be visiting on Monday, Oct. 13, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Stevens 207. Veritas programs send students to Costa Rica, Rome, and Spain. Pizza will be included.

Second, the Center for Study Abroad is hosting a program fair on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Many of our off-campus programs will have representatives present, so come by to get information about different programs, countries, and their requirements.

There will also be a raffle for some cool prizes and snacks. We will also be passing out information about the Center for Study Abroad application requirements and due dates.

To RSVP for either of these events or ask any questions, please reach out to Wendi Upjohn-Hankel (wupjohn@georgefox.edu), David Martinez (dmartinez@georgefox.edu), or the Center for Study Abroad (studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu).

Navigating Medicare can be complex. To help you and your loved ones understand your options, Providence is hosting free “Medicare 101” educational webinars on Oct. 13 and Nov. 10.

These one-hour online sessions are a great opportunity to learn the basics of Medicare – including the different parts (A, B, C, and D) and the differences between plan types – in a no-pressure, sales-free environment. Feel free to invite your spouse, parents, or any family members who could benefit.

Choose the session that works best for you: Monday, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m (register here) or Monday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. (register here).

Come celebrate Hispanic and Filipino Heritage Month in Klages tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 to 8 p.m. with the Women of Color Collective and Latino Heritage Club! Enjoy delicious traditional food, live music and dancing, and learn more about both cultures!

Click this link to RSVP!

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.

We are excited to welcome George Fox families to campus Friday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Oct. 26, for Family Weekend!

Thank you for putting on your best George Fox welcome and helping families navigate campus as needed. We want to provide the most hospitable and fun experience possible for visiting families.

Also, take great care in encouraging those students who may not have a family member who can attend. Anyone is welcome to register for Family Weekend and join students for the weekend’s activities.

To register and view the schedule, follow this link. Questions? Email parents@georgefox.edu.

Remind your families to register for Family Weekend, Oct. 24-26! Registration is open until Friday, Oct. 17. There will be events, games, prizes, and many additional opportunities to spend quality time with your family on campus!

Family can’t make it? No problem! “Family” can be a spouse, friend, grandparents, or anyone that you consider family. Gather a group of friends and register together. We would love to have you join the festivities even if your family can’t come.

The registration link can be found here.

Questions? Email us at parents@georgefox.edu.

In an era defined by perpetual connectivity, our digital devices have become near-permanent extensions of ourselves, fostering a pervasive and often unhealthy attachment. With a staggering 84% of users admitting they couldn’t last a day without their phone, it’s clear we’ve become tethered to screens.

This constant digital engagement means that life’s most authentic, unfiltered moments – the spontaneous conversations and fleeting experiences that will never be repeated – are often missed. As we stare down at our glowing rectangles, our attention perpetually divided, we risk becoming passive spectators to the very lives we are meant to be actively living.

The antidote to this digital deluge lies in the intentional act of unplugging. By powering down, we create space for solitude, a grounding stillness that allows us to reflect on our lives away from the constant noise of external notifications and opinions.

This deliberate disconnect shifts our focus from passive consumption – the endless scrolling, streaming, and browsing – toward active creation, unlocking our unique passions and solutions.

Choosing a specific period each day to put devices away isn’t about rejecting technology, but about resetting our focus, combatting the dissatisfaction often bred by social media, and rediscovering our gratitude for the world and the people right in front of us.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back while enjoying an elegant evening off campus?

Join with fellow George Fox students in an ongoing partnership with Habitat for Humanity by volunteering for the inaugural Building Hope Gala this Friday, Oct. 10.

This fundraising event, taking place at the Sherwood Center for the Arts, will bring together donors, volunteers and homeowners for a night of community, generosity and inspiration.

Volunteers are needed for:

• Set-up: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
• Event Support: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Clean-up: 8:30 to 10 p.m.

What to wear: Business formal or cocktail attire (it’s a semiformal event!)

Bonus opportunity: If available, please attend a volunteer training session today (Wednesday) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Sherwood Center for the Arts.

This is your chance to escape midterm stress, dress up for a great cause, and support the incredible work Habitat is doing in our community. Ready to volunteer? Fill out this Google Form or learn more about the event here.

Bon Appetit will have adjusted hours for the mid-semester break on Friday, Oct. 10.

• The Maker’s Market will be closed.
• The Bridge Cafe will be open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• In Canyon Commons, we will be opening breakfast at 8 a.m.

All other hours for the weekend will remain the same.

Please visit georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for the most up-to-date hours.

In case you missed our recent IT security announcement, we’re answering the most important questions about the upcoming changes to your George Fox account login.

Q: What is happening to my login? A: We are retiring SMS (text message) and phone call verification methods. Soon, you will no longer be able to use a text message code to log in.

Q: Why is this change being made? A: Text message-based authentication is vulnerable to modern cyberattacks. This change is essential to better protect your account and university data.

Q: What do I need to do? A: You must set up the Okta Verify mobile app as your primary method for multi-factor authentication (MFA). This will allow you to approve logins securely from your smartphone or tablet.

Q: What if I don’t switch in time? A: You will experience an interruption to your login, and you will need to contact the Service Desk by phone for assistance. Please act now to avoid this!

Q: I already use Okta Verify or Google Authenticator. Do I need to do anything? A: Nope! You are all set, and no action is required.

Need help getting started? The IT Service Desk is here for you! Contact them at 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Elective chapel credit is available for students who volunteer as an overnight host for Bruin Preview! Sign up to host a prospective student overnight and show them what it’s like to be a student at George Fox.

For more specific details, click into the form to learn more. If you have questions before signing up, reach out to visit@georgefox.edu.

AirPods Pro 2 are going on sale at the Bruin Bookstore for one day only, tomorrow (Wednesday). Get $50 off the original retail price in-store or online while supplies last!

Have a big research paper coming up? Don’t stress! The George Fox research librarians are setting up shop right in the ARC to provide one-on-one help. They can assist with finding and evaluating sources.

Stop by the ARC from 1 to 4 p.m. this week. No appointment needed—just drop in and get the support you need!

Don’t let distance be a barrier to your academic goals. The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) offers online appointments (Zoom or asynchronous) for writing consultations and academic coaching. Whether you need feedback on an assignment or a strategy session about time management, the VLC is ready to help you conquer your academic challenges.

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

We are looking forward to our next Students for Life meeting today (Tuesday) at 5 p.m. in Hoover 209. Our discussion this week will be focused on dissecting one of the three main pro-choice arguments. We will be using videos from ERI to add to our discussion.

We will also be discussing the details of our tabling event in a few weeks. If you’re interested in helping with the tabling, you must attend this meeting. If you’re unable to attend today, reach out and we will connect you with one of our officers prior to the event.

We hope to see you there, and if you would like to come but have scheduling conflicts, please reach out. Thanks from the Students for Life officer team.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Della Gratsinger at dgratsinger24@georgefox.edu.