The Daily Bruin

Please join us at 8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) in front of the chapel to celebrate with several students who are being baptized as they publicly commit to following Jesus!

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).

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

George Fox alumnus Jonathan Cirualo will give a public lecture, “Nostalgia, the Early Church, and the Hope of Christian Unity,” at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) in Hoover 105.

Cirualo serves as associate professor of systematic theology at the Catholic University of America. The lecture will explore what the study of patristics has to offer ecumenical efforts, woven together with reflections on Cirualo’s intellectual and spiritual journey.

Dear university users (students, faculty and staff),

This is an important security change from the George Fox University IT department. Our commitment to protecting your account and information is our top priority.

What is happening and why?

To align with industry security standards and defend against modern cyberattacks, we are removing SMS (text messages) and phone calls as multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods for all university systems in the near future.

• SMS is no longer safe: Industry security standards now consider SMS-based codes to be the weakest form of MFA. They are vulnerable to attacks like SIM swapping, phishing, and interception.
• The change: Once this change is in effect, you will no longer be able to use a text message code to log in to university systems such as Gmail, Canvas, and MyGeorgeFox. If you haven’t set up a new authentication method by then you will no longer be able to access your George Fox account.

It’s go time! The “Miles for Meals” challenge starts now! It’s incredible to see new teams forming and rallying together. This is more than just a challenge, it’s our community-wide effort to support the vital work of the Bruin Community Pantry while boosting our own health and wellness.

Don’t get left at the starting line! You have until this Sunday, Oct. 5, to register. Joining the movement is as easy as 1-2-go! Here are the steps:

1. Fundraise/donate: Visit this page to make a contribution or set up your own fundraising goal for the pantry. Every dollar makes a difference!
2. Join your team: Use these simple instructions to log in to the Providence wellness platform, where you can create a new team or join an existing one (it’s the same easy system as last year). Once you sync your device, your miles will be tracked automatically!

Remember, every bit of movement counts! Whether you’re walking, running, swimming or dancing, use the step converter tool to turn all your activity into miles for your team. We’ve also created this step converter using the information in the PDF for steps conversion. Users can make a copy, then enter the minutes of activity to have the step equivalent calculated.

We are so excited to see what we can accomplish together! Go Bruin community!

Questions? Contact us at bewell@georgefox.edu.

Employees: As we prepare for the upcoming tax seasons, complete these steps to ensure you get your W-2 form quickly.

• Verify your address: Check that your mailing address is current in MyGeorgeFox for accurate year-end reporting.
  • Where to go: From the MyGeorgeFox homepage, go to the Profile tile and then click “Addresses”
• Go Paperless (recommended!): Sign up for electronic W-2 delivery to get your form faster and more securely.
  • Where to go: From the MyGeorgeFox homepage, go to the Payroll tile and then click “W-2/W-2c Consent” (check the box to consent)

Need help? Contact the payroll team at payroll@georgefox.edu.

It’s finally here! The Rocktober Roundup is just a few short weeks away, on Friday, Oct. 24. Join us for a rocking good time of climbing, prizes, food, games, and caffeine! Our theme is “Cowboy Disco,” so dress up as one or the other, or both! This competition is open to all skill levels, whether you are just starting out or have been climbing for a while.

A $15 sign-up fee will get you a really cool Rocktober T-shirt, entrance into a raffle, and a chance to medal. You won’t want to miss this, so sign up today!

Email Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Did you know that UREC offers personal fitness training? We have two great personal trainers who would love to work with you all. Click this link for more information.

The water will be shut off in Wheeler on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while repairs are being made in the building.

The Department of English and Languages formally invites you to join us Nov. 14-15 for this year’s Eclectic Texts Conference as we delve beneath the bonnet into the “Secret World of Jane Austen.”

We welcome paper and panel submissions from scholars, students, and Austen devotees of all disciplines and backgrounds as we celebrate Austen’s 250th birthday.  

In addition to a stimulating selection of panels (enriched by your presentation), this event will feature keynotes by outstanding scholars, an Austentatious Ball with prizes for the best regency era costumes (on Friday evening), and a world premiere theatrical production of scenes from Austen’s Juvenilia (on Saturday evening).   

Do us the honor of joining in the festivities:

• All proposals (scholarly or otherwise) should be directed to gfu-english@georgefox.edu by Oct. 15. Please include your CV, along with your proposal of no more than 250 words.
• Registration information for presenters and attendees will be forthcoming.

This is your last chance to participate in the “Work Safe, Be Well” bingo challenge, which officially ends today (Tuesday).

If you’ve completed an ergonomic self-assessment, watched a safety-in-motion video, or practiced other healthy habits, be sure to submit your bingos on this Google Form for a chance to win a great prize. Keep an eye out for The Daily Bruin on Thursday for the announcement of our lucky winners!

While the bingo challenge is wrapping up today, the Wellness and Safety committees will continue to support you. We’ll be sharing valuable resources on healthy work practices, ergonomics and safety throughout the fall semester in The Daily Bruin. Let’s keep working safe and being well!

Want to work out but don’t have a plan? Hadlock’s new Workout of the Day (WOD) board can help!

Each weekday, you’ll find a new workout created by one of our certified personal trainers. It could be anything from a quick core finisher to an intense arm workout or a full-body burn. Come check it out!

¿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 Armstrong House. All language levels are welcome.

We hope to see you there. Chau!

University Recreation offers personal training to members of the George Fox University community.

To learn more about scheduling time with one of our two personal trainers, visit this link.

Questions? Email Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox University Civility Project, along with United as Neighbors of Newberg and Dundee, invite you to join a conversation about how we should respond to political violence. This issue is even more urgent since the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the range of ways people have responded to that event.

At Community Conversations, you’ll get a chance to better understand the views of people who disagree with you while helping them understand your views and the reasons you hold them.

A good conversation can help everyone get a fuller, clearer picture of why people think the way they do, avoid misunderstanding, and heal polarized groups and communities. Come practice this Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

For more information about the Civility Project and its events, check out this website or contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

George Fox alumnus Jonathan Cirualo will give a public lecture, “Nostalgia, the Early Church, and the Hope of Christian Unity,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Hoover 105.

Cirualo serves as associate professor of systematic theology at the Catholic University of America. The lecture will explore what the study of patristics has to offer ecumenical efforts, woven together with reflections on Cirualo’s intellectual and spiritual journey.

You won’t want to miss chapel this morning! At the 10:50 a.m. gathering in the chapel, we will be hearing from Andy Crouch and celebrating his being awarded the annual Richard Foster Award for Spiritual Formation. All students and employees are welcome!

United as Neighbors of Newberg and Dundee and the George Fox University Civility Project invite you to join a conversation about how we should respond to political violence. This issue is even more urgent since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the range of ways people have responded to that event.

At Community Conversations, you’ll get a chance to better understand the views of people who disagree with you, and at the same time help them understand your views and the reasons you hold them.

A good conversation can help everyone get a fuller, clearer picture of why people think the way they do, avoid misunderstanding, and heal polarized groups and communities. Come practice this on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

For more information about the Civility Project and its events, check out the website or contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Are you someone who has or has always wanted to live overseas? Join us for the TCK (Third Culture Kid) meet and greet outside Canyon Commons tomorrow (Friday) from noon to 3 p.m.! This is a great opportunity to connect with an internationally minded community and build friendships with people from all kinds of backgrounds.

Can’t make it this Friday but still want to be involved? No problem! Just share your contact info through this short form. You can also reach out to IRC intern Ezra Clark, who will be hosting the event, at eclark24@georgefox.edu.

Today (Thursday) is Student Appreciation Day at the Bruin Bookstore. We are offering a 25% discount on backpacks and drinkware, as well as a gift (while supplies last) on purchases over $75 for in-store shoppers only with a valid student ID. Some brand exclusions apply.

All customers are eligible for the 25% discounts (in-store and online). Please note that the Bruin Store has a limited selection of in-store backpacks.