The Daily Bruin

Stop by the Bridge Cafe and Maker’s Market tomorrow (Saturday) to grab some extra coffee, snacks and treats to keep you fueled while enjoying all the Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities!

The Bridge Cafe will be open from 8 to 11 a.m., and the Maker’s Market from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Share the George Fox experience with the next generation of Bruins! The admissions office is looking for overnight hosts for Bruin Preview at the end of this month, on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30.

Show a prospective student what it’s really like to live on campus – plus, receive chapel elective credit for participating.

Have questions? Reach out to visit@georgefox.edu

Click here to sign up.

We’re excited to announce the first winner of our weekly prize drawing for the Miles for Meals Challenge! Congratulations to Courage Mudzongo, who has won a $50 Amazon gift card. Visit the People and Culture office to claim your prize.

The top three teams so far:
1. Centennial Tower Trekkers (331,540 total steps)
2. Bruin Boulevard Striders (257,147 total steps)
3. Stevens Steppers (226,880 total steps)

Don’t forget: There are three more weeks of prizes to come. Stay active and keep logging miles for your chance to win.

Weekly prizes are awarded randomly just for participation. Grand prizes will be awarded at the end to the top individual stepper and the team with the highest average steps.

The deadline to register is this Saturday, Oct. 10. If you have not registered and are planning on it, be sure to do that as soon as possible.

If you have questions about registering, please email the Wellness Committee at bewell@georgefox.edu.

Come celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day this Monday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. at the Intercultural Resource Center (the building with a red door across the street from Pennington).

There will be good food, beading, and conversation to celebrate Indigenous cultures in Oregon and beyond!

Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP here if you plan on attending.

If you have any questions or have a culture you would like to represent at the celebration, reach out to Nizhonii Taylor at taylorn25@georgefox.edu. We look forward to seeing you there.

In an effort to capture the breadth of community perspectives, the AI teaching-learning team is calling all interested staff and faculty in Newberg and the Portland Center to a focus group session for sharing concerns about the way AI interfaces with our work at George Fox.

The session will be held in person in Wood-Mar Conference Room 201 this Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 3 to 4 p.m.

We want to receive input on how you are feeling. Moving forward with wisdom and grace requires hearing a wide range of perspectives and concerns! We will aggregate the data to keep your insights anonymous.

To sign up, reach out to Allen Jones at ejones@georgefox.edu.

All six candidates vying for the three contested positions on the Newberg City Council in this fall’s election will be on campus in Bauman Auditorium this Monday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. for this fall’s Newberg Candidates Forum.

Mayor Bill Rosacker is running for re-election against current city councilor Elise Yarnell Hollamon. They will be joined at the forum by four candidates for two city council seats. Incumbent Robyn Wheatley faces challenger Larry Hampton, while Britta Mansfield faces Leisha Adams for an open seat.

All six candidates will get opportunities to make brief statements and answer questions crafted by the forum organizers.

If you are registered to vote in Newberg, this is a crucial opportunity to be an informed voter. You are also welcome to come if you are curious about what issues face our host city, and what ideas candidates are bringing to address them.

The forum is hosted by three co-sponsors: the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Newberg City Club, and George Fox University.

For more information, contact Professor Emeritus of Politics Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

Don’t miss the first-ever Harvest Block Party!

Want to experience a pumpkin patch right here on campus? Come out to the chapel lawn tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m. We’ll have a live band, pumpkin patch, dark maze, sweet treats, and so much more. Tickets for food trucks are limited, so make sure to get there early.

Want to be a part of our upcoming events and get early access to the action? Sign up using the links below to secure your spot.

You spoke up and we listened. Last year, the No. 1-requested event by the student body was Speed Dating, and we are here to make it happen for you. Sign up to be a part of this first-time event, happening on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. (Space will be limited and will be first come, first served.)

Ever wanted to watch a movie and be a part of the action? Join us for our 4D dinner experience on Friday, Nov. 6, in Canyon Commons to watch Ratatouille while eating food inspired by the movie. Sign up here to reserve your seats. (Seats will be limited, as this event includes a full dinner.)

In a few weeks we have our annual Fox Got Talent event on Thursday, Nov. 12! Want to compete to win the ultimate prize of $500 and show off your talent? Click this link to audition!

Upcoming events:

• Speed Dating: Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in Klages
• Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in HMS
• 4D Dinner: Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions! Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on these events.

The Crescent is writing an article about the new changes to parking on campus. We want to hear your experiences and opinions on these changes!

Whether you have a Morse, resident or commuter permit, you can help inform the article. Fill out this form to share your thoughts.

Contact Madeline Teeter at mteeter24@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Scholarship season is almost here, and appointments are now available at the Academic Resource Center (ARC) to help you craft high-quality essays and put your best foot forward in your applications.

Schedule an appointment at the ARC for help with brainstorming topics and themes, organizing your content, and writing something unique to you that will help scholarship reviewers get to know you better. To schedule, enter TracCloud in MyGeorgeFox, and choose “Writing Consultation” then “Scholarship Essay” to book your spot. 

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

Many scholarship applications are structured similarly and ask the same questions, so preparing well now can help you streamline your applications down the road. Follow the steps below to help you along in your scholarship search: 

• Look through our Outside Scholarships page for links to regional and national databases that will help you find scholarships you may be eligible for.
• Review our Scholarship Essay Tips to begin piecing together your strongest content.
• Use a Scholarship Tracker to stay organized with your many applications, and a Scholarship Template to prepare answers in advance that you can copy/paste as you go!

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

All George Fox employees (with a George Fox employee ID number and a George Fox email address) need to submit their personal reimbursements (including vehicle mileage reimbursement) through Concur.

If you would like to have training or have any questions on the use of Concur, please contact Kathi Becker at 503-554-2166 or kbecker@georgefox.edu.

Looking for a place to connect, grow in your faith, and build community this fall? Life Groups are back!

Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet weekly for five weeks for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. Each meeting is one hour, and participating students are eligible to receive spiritual life credit.

The second session of Life Groups begins soon and will run for five weeks from Oct. 19 through Nov. 16.

Sign up by Friday, Oct. 16.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

As we enter October, our facility will be conducting mandatory emergency evacuation drills throughout the month. Regular drills ensure that all faculty, staff, students and visitors know exactly how to react quickly and safely in a real emergency.

What You Need to Do During a Drill

When the alarm sounds, please execute the following evacuation protocol immediately:

1. Pause & Prepare:

• Stop all activities instantly.
• Calmly collect essential personal items (e.g., keys, wallet, mobile device) only if they are immediately within reach.
• Do not return to desks or offices to retrieve belongings.

2. Exit via Marked Routes:

• Never use elevators during an evacuation drill.
• Proceed to the nearest designated emergency exit or stairwell.
• Walk at a steady pace – do not run or push.
• Close doors behind you as you leave to help contain smoke or hazards.

3. Report to Your Assembly Point:

• Head directly to your assigned exterior Assembly Point.
• Keep roadways and walkways clear for emergency responders.

4. Check In with Your Building Monitor:

• Once at the assembly area, check in with your designated building monitor for headcounts.
• If you’re faculty with a class, please take a headcount and report any missing students to the building monitor.
• Remain at the assembly point until safety officials give the official “All Clear” signal to re-enter.

What You Need to Know Before the Drill Starts

1. Locate Your Evacuation Map:

• Review the emergency evacuation diagram posted near stairwells and main corridors in each building.

2. Identify Two Routes:

• Always know your primary exit route and a secondary alternative in case the primary route is blocked.

3. Need Assistance?

• If you or someone in your department requires mobility support during an evacuation, notify your building monitor prior to the drill.

Thank you for your active participation and commitment to maintaining a safe learning and working environment!

Questions? Contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Join us today (Thursday) at 10:50 a.m. in the chapel for the annual Richard J. Foster Award Chapel!

We are honored to welcome our 2026 award recipient, Dr. Rebecca DeYoung, professor of philosophy at Calvin University. Dr. DeYoung specializes in virtue ethics and spiritual formation, and she will be delivering an address titled “The Promise and Pitfalls of Glory.”

All are welcome to attend. Contact Jonelle Retsema at jretsema@georgefox.edu for more information.

We are excited to welcome George Fox families, alumni and our local community to the Newberg campus this weekend, Oct. 9-11, for Homecoming and 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 our visitors!

Also, remember to take great care in encouraging those students who may not have a family member who can attend.

If you missed a chance to register but would like to join us, we invite you to register in person on the first floor of the Stevens Center on Friday, Oct. 9, from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 to 11 a.m.

To register in person or view the schedule, click here. Questions? Email parents@georgefox.edu or alumni@georgefox.edu.

A group of students in the George Fox College of Business are working on an innovation project for their Business 110 class, in which they have created a faith-based apparel brand called Set Apart.

The store is currently selling T-shirts and hoodies designed around the message of living out your faith and being “set apart,” as mentioned in Romans 12:2.

The students plan to continue growing the brand through monthly drops featuring new products and designs, giving customers something new to look forward to each month.

Please consider supporting them by visiting the brand’s website and pre-ordering their newest collection! Pre-orders close Monday, Oct. 12. Shirts are priced at $20 each.

Contact Serena Amann at samann26@georgefox.edu with any questions. 

The Crescent, George Fox’s student-run newspaper, now has a newsletter to prepare you for what is to come in Crescent publications. It will include things such as police logs, sports info, top stories, and much more.

Fill out this form to subscribe to the biweekly newsletter.

Contact Kaylan Iverson at kiverson24@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Our Academic Resource Center consultants’ schedules are rapidly filling up for midterms. Secure your spot today so you can walk into your midterms feeling confident and prepared.

We help with writing and academic coaching (time management, learning strategies, and organization). 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.

At George Fox, our cafés are more than just places to grab a bite. They’re vital spaces where we come together to connect, collaborate and recharge.

We believe that a thriving café experience plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and productive work environment. To ensure our cafés continue to meet your needs and exceed your expectations, we’re inviting you to share your valuable feedback through this short survey.

Your input will directly influence how we plan and create a café experience that is truly customized for the George Fox community.

All responses will be kept completely anonymous. Your honest feedback is invaluable to us. Thank you in advance for your time and participation!

Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us in the Miller Gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. for an exciting night of volleyball, fun and team spirit.

Bring your kids out to cheer the Bruins on and experience the game with us. It’s Volleyball Youth Night, so kids and the parents who bring them get in free.

Grab your family, wear your favorite Bruins volleyball gear, and come support the George Fox volleyball team!

Contact Gracie Bearden at gbearden23@georgefox.edu with any questions. 

All are welcome to join the Quaker worship group in the chapel today (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. This will be a quiet time of waiting and communion with Christ inwardly. Afterwards, a page of The Saint John’s Bible will be turned for those who are interested.

Alternative chapel credit is available.

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