The Daily Bruin

Congratulations, everyone, and thank you for participating in the Miles for Meals challenge! While mileage tracking has officially concluded, we have one final item on the agenda: the team photo contest.

Please submit your best team picture to bewell@georgefox.edu by the end of the day this Friday, Nov. 7, to be considered. Once all data has been collected and reviewed, we’ll announce the grand prizes winners!

We hope this challenge has inspired you to focus on your health. We want to share this resource to help you maintain the momentum you’ve been building during this challenge. The Heart to Start program by Providence Basecamp is a 12-week plan designed to keep you moving through the winter by training you to walk or run a 5K. The 14th season begins on Nov. 30. Registration is now open for anyone interested in setting a new goal; you can participate from any location.

Today’s the day! The Health and Wellness Fair is happening today (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Come on over to find your balance, connect with benefits experts, explore great health and wellness resources and have some fun!

Be sure to bring your insurance card if you’re planning to get your flu or COVID-19 shot. See you there!

Calling all fall grads! Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the big day! Seniors graduating this December are invited to come celebrate at the Exodus Grad Fair in the Stevens Center atrium 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.

Have questions, concerns or suggestions about BruinBuy? Please join us in the Millage Building for our first BruinBuy roundtable this Thursday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

We are here to help, listen and collaborate with you on all of your procurement and accounts payable needs. This will be an open-dialogue format. Please come take advantage of this learning opportunity.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu or Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.

We will be hosting BruinBuy round tables once a week at various times. Please keep an eye on The Daily Bruin for details on future meetings.

Let’s bring the warmth this winter! This year, George Fox students are joining hands with the wood ministry in Newberg – a dedicated team of volunteers who split and deliver free firewood to families in need in our community. They know that, for many of our neighbors, a pile of wood is more than a comfort – it’s a lifeline.

Join us this Saturday, Nov. 8, at 8:30 a.m. at Fernwood Pioneer Cemetery to help out. Here’s the schedule:

• 8:30 a.m. – Coffee and donuts
• 9 a.m. – Service and wood-stacking competition (friendly, fun and meaningful!)
• 11:30 a.m. – Work ends
• Noon – Lunch and fellowship
• 1 p.m. – Event wrap-up

Our goal is to raise $3,000 to cover the essential costs of delivering firewood to our neighbors in need.

You can help by joining us for the event and bringing your friends, your volunteer spirit, and your heart for community. If you can’t make it, consider giving a donation online – any amount helps lighten someone’s winter. Finally, help spread the word to raise awareness for this ministry.

Find more information here.

¿Quieres hablar Español? The English Department welcomes you to La Sobremesa, a chance to casually practice Spanish with peers and faculty.

Join us every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. in the Armstrong House. All language levels are welcome.

We hope to see you there. Chau!

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.

Before you pack away those costume pieces, consider donating them to a great cause! We’re collecting gently used Halloween costumes and accessories for an upcoming Foster Parents Night Out – a special evening for kids in foster care to dress up and play.

Email Grace Barsness at gbarsness24@georgefox.edu if you’d like to donate a costume! Your old costume could make a child’s night magical, so clean out that closet and help spread some joy!

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.

Our world is longing for Shalom – the peace, justice and flourishing God has intended for all creation. Fear, racial and ethnic division, violence and injustice are prevalent in our world and are part of the lived experience of many members of our community.

The Shalom Summit, to be hosted on the Newberg campus on Saturday, Nov. 15, will center on the theme of finding hope amidst injustice. It is a free conference for our whole community and will include worship, prayer, workshops and plenary sessions facilitated by a diverse group of pastors, leaders and artists.

Please use these links to access the schedule and to register. We greatly look forward to having you with us as we “seek the shalom of the city”(Jeremiah 29:7)!

Learn what every veteran needs to know about VA financing and how it compares to other types of financing at an upcoming Canopy webinar, “VA Home Loans: Buy or Refinancing Using Your VA Benefits,” scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20. Register here.

In recognition of National First-Generation Day, the IRC team warmly invites you to celebrate with us at the Intercultural Resource Center this Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This celebration will provide space to connect with other first-generation students and staff. Please register in advance, as we will be preparing food for the event.

We can’t wait to honor you as a first-gen student here at Fox!

Note: The IRC is #26 on the Newberg campus map (across from the Pennington parking lot); just look for the red door.

A group of students from a Business Communications class is recruiting volunteers for a nonprofit organization called Embrace Compassion, which serves children with cancer in Oregon. Volunteers will help at the Embrace Compassion Farm located in Sherwood.

Possible tasks include planting, harvesting, caring for animals, preparing for the farmers market, hosting families affected by cancer, and behind-the-scenes projects.

Make a difference today and sign up to volunteer here. If you have any questions, contact Kiana Kniest at kkniest23@georgefox.edu.

Join us for a heartwarming Thanksgiving celebration at Friendsview on Monday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m.

This special event, sponsored by Business Communications 250 team members, brings together college students and senior residents for an evening of connection, laughter and gratitude. Enjoy bingo, conversation and delicious pie in a cozy atmosphere as we share stories, make new friends and experience the joy of community. Everyone is welcome!

If you are interested in joining, please fill out this form.

Join us for a 5K on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9 a.m. to raise funds for the Newberg Animal Shelter. All proceeds will go toward purchasing an industrial washer and dryer. The shelter does 10 to 12 loads of laundry every day and currently has only one set.

The shelter has found homes for more than 710 animals so far this year. Your participation helps keep the shelter running smoothly so they can continue their great work!

The run will start in the quad. Check-in is at 8 a.m., followed by the race at 9 a.m.

Contact Abi Easterling at aeasterling24@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come join the NeuroNavigators, a community of people sharing tips and tricks for navigating the world as a neurodivergent person. The meeting today (Monday) is in Ross 118 at 4 p.m., and the topic is self-advocacy.

Contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Don’t miss the Health and Wellness Fair this Wednesday, Nov. 5! We’re bringing in a wide range of experts and partners who are here specifically to serve you.

You can get straight answers about your core benefits directly from vendors like Providence Health Plan, Delta Dental and Willamette Dental. It’s also the perfect time to plan for your future and financial security by speaking with Symetra, Nationwide and Assured Partners, or get critical questions about workplace safety and support answered by Saif Corporation and our own Safety Committee.

Beyond just your benefits, this fair is focused on your total well-being. Get your flu and COVID-19 shots conveniently on-site, or explore new ways to feel your best with Live Hydration Spa, kinesiology and occupational therapy.

Also, you can find resources for mental and emotional health from Canopy EAP and Restorative Lyfe, discover healthy meal options from Farm to Fit and Bon Appetit, and even learn about local fitness programs from CPRD.

With so many resources in one place, from Medicare advice to professional development, taking just a few minutes to stop by is a valuable investment in yourself. See you on Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons!

Readers, writers and friends,

Registration for the English department’s Eclectic Texts Conference (ETC), “Beneath the Bonnet: The Secret World of Jane Austen,” is now open!

Join us for fascinating conversations, Regency-era dancing and an evening theatre production by registering here. The event is scheduled for Nov. 14-15.

We hope to see you there! Please email any questions to gfu-english@georgefox.edu.

Providence Health Plan continues to offer free Medicare 101 educational sessions covering the different parts of Medicare (the A, B, C and Ds), the key differences between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement, and when you should enroll for Original Medicare.

You can register for the next webinar, scheduled at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, here. The webinar offers a no-pressure, sales-free environment. You are welcome to invite your spouse, parents or any family members who could benefit.

Have a question about Providence Medicare options? Contact Providence Medicare expert Jasmyn Sprague at 360-909-6699 or jasmyn.sprague2@providence.org. She will also have a table during the Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons, where you can speak with her in person.

Do you want your student employment paycheck to be deposited in your bank account automatically on payday? Come by the People and Culture office (206 N. Meridian St.) to sign up for direct deposit.

Fill out this form and bring either a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank with your name, account number, and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking websites. If you can’t make it into our office, you can sign up using our Paperwork Drop Box.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, remember that your paycheck will be available for pickup at Mail Services on the 15th of each month.

Questions? Contact our payroll team at payroll@georgefox.edu.