The Daily Bruin

President Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to celebrate together at this year’s Christmas Concert, “All is Bright!,” on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. Reserve your tickets here.

Employees are entitled to two complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee (while tickets last!). Each employee and student should obtain their ticket using their George Fox email address. Once you select the seat you would like to reserve, you will then choose “employee comp” from a pricing option list.

Following the concert on Sunday, employees are invited to the Baker Christmas open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Also following Sunday’s performance, poinsettias will be available for sale ($10 cash).

If you can’t make Sunday’s festivities, employees can also reserve two complimentary tickets for Friday or Saturday evenings’ performances. Or employees and their families can attend a free family-friendly dress rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Today (Wednesday) is the day! Join us at 11 a.m. in Canyon Commons at the Benefits and Wellness Fair for a chance to connect directly with industry experts and vendors, and gain valuable insights into our benefits and wellness resources. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your well-being.

If you plan on getting your flu shot, please make sure to bring your insurance card. The list of acceptable insurance can be found here. Come prepared and fill out the flu shot form ahead of time. Families are welcome, and there are no age restrictions. Note: We are not able to offer COVID shots at this time, as was originally scheduled.

Reach out to Aga at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with any questions. See you there!

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month (November), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled a digital document for engagement this month.

We invite you to join us in learning from and witnessing the Gospel message through followers of Jesus in First Nations communities, citing passages from the First Nations version of the New Testament and the works of George Fox faculty alumni.

Additionally, every good Heritage Month involves getting together, so we will be hosting events here at the IRC (the Moore House), including a First Nations connection event on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m., as well as a film screening of Indian Horse on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

We hope that these opportunities serve as a starting point for your celebration this month. As always, we want to hear and represent you, so if you have recommendations for celebrating this month and future cultural heritage months, please let us know by filling out this form.

Happy Native American Heritage Month, George Fox!

Please join the College of Engineering for a farewell celebration for Adina Briggs McConaughey. Come by the Maker Hub in Klages from 3 to 5 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 3, have a treat, and help us say thank you for her work over 21 years!

Contact Jennifer McCollum at jmccollum@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

It may be called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but December can also be filled with unwanted debt with holiday spending. Learn budgeting strategies and tactics to avoid that year-end credit card crunch and sidestep debt traps in the future.

Join a Canopy webinar, “Breezing Through the Holidays,” on either Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., or on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. You can register here.

All are welcome to join us today (Wednesday) for a time of waiting on the Lord and responding to his leadings. Paul Anderson will host our meeting in Hoover 250 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Chapel credit is available.

For more information, contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

At 6 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 3, the Bruin volleyball program will be hosting Safe Families for Children at our home game against Pacific Lutheran University. The game is free for volunteers, families and children in the Safe Families for Children Movement.

It is also a fundraiser to celebrate our families as they move into their own apartments; we want to bless them with some self-care items. We have created an Amazon Wish list if you wish to contribute.

If you have any questions, reach out to Addison at arobertson21@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the Benefits and Wellness Fair tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Benefits and wellness resources: Discover a wealth of resources to support your well-being, both personally and professionally.
• Free flu and COVID shots: Stay healthy this season by getting your free flu and COVID shots in Newberg. Families are welcome, and remember to bring your insurance card! (No age restrictions for family members; please review this list of accepted insurances).
• Biometric health screenings: Get valuable insights into your health with biometric screenings. Knowledge is power, and we’re here to empower you.
• Direct connections to vendors and experts: Have your questions answered and receive expert advice by connecting in person with vendors and benefits experts.
• Fellowship: Engage with your colleagues and create connections that extend beyond the workplace.
• Healthy snacks: Try out some nutritious snacks, because staying healthy can be delicious too!
• Fantastic prizes: Come see the incredible prize baskets that you could win in our raffle.
• Free swag: Who doesn’t love free goodies? Get your hands on some fantastic swag.

Join us for a day of learning, networking and fun!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Aga at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

We’re excited to invite you to an empowering self-defense workshop designed to boost your confidence and equip you with essential skills for personal protection.

This workshop, taking place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Hadlock, covers a range of practical techniques, including palm strikes, elbow strikes, knee strikes, kicks, and defenses against wrist grabs, front chokes, and rear chokes.

Our experienced self-defense instructor will guide you through each technique, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the mechanics and principles behind them. You will also have the opportunity to practice these skills in a safe and supportive environment, helping you build muscle memory and confidence.

Spots are limited, so secure yours at this link!

Contact Eden at edelvalle21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Three poets from the Newberg area will read poetry and sign books at Chapters Books at 7 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 3, as part of the bookstore’s “First Friday” open house.

All three have long connections with Newberg and George Fox.

Ed Higgins is a George Fox Emeritus Professor of Writing and Literature. He has published widely both poetry and flash fiction, including the poetry collection Near Truth Only (2022), published by Fernwood Press. He is assistant editor of the online journal Brilliant Flash Fiction.

William Jolliff recently retired as professor of English at George Fox. His poetry collections include Twisted Shapes of Light (2015) and At Rest in My Father’s House (2023). He has also published works of nonfiction and criticism.

Nancy Thomas’ poetry publications include The Secret Colors of God and Close to the Ground. She is poetry editor for Friends Journal and has a poetry collection forthcoming from Fernwood Press.

All three authors will read and sign books as part of the event.

For more information, contact Maureen Rogers at chaptersbooks@comcast.net.

Experiencing stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student! Don’t miss our last event of the semester!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students and employees ($25) and community members ($30). We are offering 25-minute massages Friday, Nov. 10, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 to 1:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register for a massage using this Google Form.

If you have questions reach out to us at kstewart19@georgefox.edu

George Fox is honored to have Pastor Rasool Berry, documentarian of Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, share his film with us while he is on tour in Oregon.

We look forward to having you join us in EHS 102 from 4 to 6 p.m. tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday)! Chapel credit is available for this event.

After a screening of the film, Berry will stick around for a Q&A session, in partnership with students in the Black Student Union. The film is sponsored by Our Daily Bread: Voices.

About the film: “A black man is troubled by the legacy of American slavery and the misuse of Christianity to justify it. He travels throughout Texas and discovers how the Juneteenth holiday reveals the hope and courage that empowered the formerly enslaved and their descendants to fight for freedom in an often unjust society.”

Feel free to contact Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Lewis and Tolkien Society will be hosting a movie night on Friday, Nov. 3! Join us in Hoover 105 at 6:30 p.m. for a creative look into the early life of C.S. Lewis in The Most Reluctant Convert! Popcorn and soda will be provided.

Email Amber at aabrams20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please join us for chapel in Bauman at 10:50 a.m. this Tuesday, Oct. 31, for a Service for Prayer and Lament. During this service we will sing together, pray together, and mourn together the difficult things happening in our own lives, our community and around the world.

Please join us if you are able.

Are you or someone you know interested in balance and fall risk screening? Doctor of Physical Therapy students are offering a balance testing and fall safety education session. If you are 65 or older, join us at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, in the Medical Sciences Building.

To sign up or ask questions, please contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-551-4174.

We are excited to welcome George Fox families to campus today through Sunday for Family Weekend! Please put on your best George Fox welcome and help families navigate campus as needed. We want to provide the most hospitable and fun experience possible for our visitors.

To view the schedule, follow this link.

Questions? Email Mari Ortega at mortega@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting Bruin Preview today (Friday). With around 650 visitors expected on campus, we ask George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here is how you can do so:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will arrive on campus between 7:45 and 8:15 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, and HMS from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room in each dorm.
• Plan for a 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!

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

A memorial service for Lon and Rae Fendall will be held this Saturday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. at West Chehalem Friends Church.

Lon was a professor at George Fox for many years and the founding director of the Center for Peace Learning (renamed the Center for Peace and Justice). Lon and Rae were both George Fox graduates.

Those in the George Fox community who knew Lon and Rae are invited to attend, either in person or via Zoom at this link.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting Bruin Preview tomorrow (Friday). With around 650 visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here is how you can do so:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus Friday morning between 7:45 and 8:15 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, and HMS from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room in each dorm.
• Plan for a 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!
• Ninety prospective students have opted to stay overnight tonight (Thursday) before the main event! Be mindful and welcoming of prospective students in your on-campus living areas starting at 5:30 p.m.

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

One of George Fox’s favorite events is upon us. Venture into a haunted house and celebrate the spooky season with a night of fright. Tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m., the Roberts Center will be transformed back to its old self as a “Haunted Hospital.” Wind your way through the maze of hallways and try to make it out.