The Daily Bruin

Happy Wellness Wednesday! With Open Enrollment starting next week, now is the perfect time to focus on your benefits and well-being. You don’t have to navigate your choices alone – we have plenty of resources to help you prepare and enroll with confidence:

• 2026 Benefit Enrollment Guide
• Benefits consultations
• Providence Health Plan consultations

Taking 15 minutes to review your options could save you … well, it’s not car insurance, but it will have a major positive impact on your well-being for the entire year!

The financial exploitation of elders is a growing concern that affects millions of senior citizens each year. In an upcoming Canopy webinar, learn about common tactics used by scammers, how to recognize the signs of financial abuse, and what practical steps to take if you suspect someone you know is being exploited.

Sessions:

• Tuesday, Nov. 4, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 13, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Reserve a seat here.

Did you give out stickers this year? Did you wish you had George Fox swag for an event or outreach opportunity? Now’s the time to plan ahead – the 2025 Swag Bulk Order is open!

Take advantage of bulk pricing on a variety of university-branded items, including:

• Drinkware: Glass can cup with straw, campfire coffee mug, water bottle
• Apparel/bags: Crossbody bag, cotton tote, mini tote, trucker cap, beanie
• Other: Journal, picnic blanket, mini sticker sheets, six individual sticker designs

Pictures of items and ordering details are available here. If your department would like to participate in the order or has any questions, please email Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu.

The deadline to place your order is Friday, Oct. 31. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on swag for the year ahead!

Bon Appétit invites elementary school-aged (grades K-5) children of George Fox faculty and staff to join us for a special culinary workshop with activities involving healthy eating and cooking.

During this fun and interactive program, the George Fox culinary team will demonstrate how whole fruits and vegetables can be transformed into a healthy meal. By learning about the connection between what they eat and their ability to do what they enjoy, children will go home with a newfound power to make better choices for their health.

This workshop, taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., is free, but space is limited. Please register here.

If you have questions about the event, contact Bon Appetit’s Healthy Kids Program coordinator Nina Abramson at nina.abramson@cafebonappetit.com.

Serve alongside our team as we dedicate time to helping people in need at McMinnville City Park on Saturday, Nov. 8. We will be serving others by handing out food, offering prayer and engaging in friendly conversation.

Our partner, Choctaw RainEagle, will also provide food and supplies for the homeless. We want to spread the gospel and help these people be seen.

Our team will be meeting at Klages at 11 a.m. that morning. There will be pizza for lunch! Sign up here to join us.

For more information, you can email our team member Evan at eisenbeisevan@gmail.com or message him at 916-216-3152.

We’re already seeing some incredible photos of your home-baked apple crisps, and we encourage everyone who attended to get baking!

Remember, the raffle deadline is this Thursday, Oct. 30, giving you time to use the take-home kit you received. Don’t miss your chance to win two tickets to the exclusive Chef’s Table – a nine-course gourmet meal!

Simply snap a picture of your finished apple crisp and email it to Bewell@georgefox.edu to be entered. Good luck, and happy baking!

If you’d like to make the apple items we served, here is a link to the recipes.

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 registration code is Austen2025. The event is scheduled for Nov. 14-15.

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

Your IT team has just sent out this month’s critical updates to your computer. To get them fully installed and working, save your work and restart your device as soon as possible.

Why restart?

• Security: These updates patch the latest security vulnerabilities, keeping your data and our network safe.
• Performance: Regular updates and restarts keep your computer running smoothly and prevent slowdowns.

IT pro-tip: While we send major updates the third week of the month, the best thing you can do for your computer’s health is to restart it at least once a week. A weekly reboot keeps things running fast and prevents small issues from becoming big problems. 

For optimal computer performance, don’t wait for our update push. Manually check for your own updates once a month.

Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Attention, parents! Students in the Marketing Research class are gathering insights about youth sports participation and football awareness, and we would love your input!

Please take eight to 10 minutes to complete our short survey. Your feedback will help us better understand how young athletes engage with the game. If you complete the survey, you will be entered in a raffle to win one of two $50 Amazon gift cards!

Thank you for your time and support!

If you have any questions, reach out to Asher Cummings at acummings23@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. featuring Ruben Halperin, the medical director at Providence Health Plan. He’ll discuss cancer screenings, the pivotal role of preventive care, and the benefits of having a dedicated primary care provider to guide you through your health journey.

Register for the webinar here.

Mark your calendars for the cornhole tournament happening tomorrow (Saturday). All students, staff, faculty, and their families are invited to compete.

This double-elimination bracket competition starts at 11:30 a.m. inside Hadlock. Grab your friends and family – it’s time to show off your skills and have some fun!

Contact Nate Weber at nweber@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Happy Family Weekend! The Bruin Bookstore will be open today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Swing by to check out new merchandise (like George Fox Christmas crewnecks!).

We have Bruin Family crews available in all sizes for $34. We look forward to welcoming you into the store!

The Bruin Bookstore will be hosting a staff and faculty appreciation event for 25% off George Fox-branded drinkware and a free George Fox-branded gift with a $75-plus purchase of clothing/gifts (before the staff/faculty discount). The sale is happening this Wednesday, Oct. 29 (in-store only).

Did you give out stickers this year? Did you wish you had George Fox swag for an event or outreach opportunity? Now’s the time to plan ahead – the 2025 Swag Bulk Order is open!

Take advantage of bulk pricing on a variety of university-branded items, including:

• Drinkware: Glass can cup with straw, campfire coffee mug, water bottle
• Apparel/bags: Crossbody bag, cotton tote, mini tote, trucker cap, beanie
• Other: Journal, picnic blanket, mini sticker sheets, six individual sticker designs

Pictures of items and ordering details are available here. If your department would like to participate in the order or has any questions, please email Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu.

The deadline to place your order is Friday, Oct. 31. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on swag for the year ahead!

We are excited to welcome back music educator and an ambassador for jazz, Matt Wilson, for a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, in Bauman Auditorium. This is his second visit to campus (his first was in 2014).

Wilson is a jazz drummer extraordinaire and Grammy nominee who’s been featured on the covers of Downbeat, Modern Drummer and JazzTimes magazines. He played for President Obama at the White House, and has appeared on over 250 albums, including several of his own as a leader of his Matt Wilson Quartet, Arts and Crafts, and the Christmas Tree-O.

Wilson has played with the who’s who of contemporary jazz musicians, including Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Baron, Ron Miles, Bill Frisell, Herbie Hancock, Dewey Redman, Pat Metheny, and Michael Brecker.

For more info about our guest artist, visit this link. You can purchase tickets from the George Fox Box Office.

Día de Muertos is a Mexican celebration that honors and celebrates the lives of those who have passed on. One way to celebrate their lives in this tradition is by putting their picture up on an ofrenda (altar).

If you are interested in having a loved one (yes, this can include pets), on the IRC’s Día de Muertos ofrenda, fill out this Google Form!

The individual leaderboard has been shaken up in week three of Miles for Meals!

Our top three remain a powerhouse, with Ben Wing, Mark Pothoff and David Martinez defending their positions. But the big story is Jamie Johnson, who is “too blessed to rest” and has accelerated past the competition to seize the fourth-place spot.

The race is far from over: Keep an eye on Robin Baker, who just broke into the top 10 and is holding strong at No. 7!

On the team front, the leaderboard is just as competitive, with Too Blessed to Rest, the Red Hot Chili Steppers, and Robin Shake ‘n Baker claiming the top three podium spots for now.

Let’s talk about our incredible collective progress.

• As a group, we have logged a truly massive 9,307.5 miles! That’s a journey so long, it would land us near Kazakhstan if we headed east or west!
• More importantly, our hard work is directly translating into support for our community. We have officially raised $1,175 for the Bruin Community Pantry as of yesterday! Thank you to everyone who has contributed and shared the fundraising link; you are making a tangible difference. Keep the fundraising going!

Finally, the moment we’ve all been waiting for: our week-three raffle prize! Congratulations goes out to Jonelle Retsema, who has won a $75 Fred Meyer gift card!

Keep moving Bruins! Questions? Contact us at bewell@georgefox.edu.

Award-winning playwright Margot Connolly will be on campus this weekend for the opening of her play, Havurah, at George Fox. Margot holds an MFA from the University of Iowa Playwrights Workshop and is a graduate of the Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights’ Program at Juilliard.

Margot will be offering a free character development workshop for scriptwriters and creatives of all kinds tomorrow (Friday) from 1 to 3 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. All are welcome!

Contact Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Women’s Lifting Night is tomorrow (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center! All experience levels are welcome. Boost your skills by signing up on IMLeagues here for one of our special workshops:

• 7:30 p.m. Intro to Squats
• 8 p.m. Intro to Bench Press

These sessions will be taught by our very own certified student personal trainer. Plus, enjoy free snacks and drinks and earn an entry into one of three raffles just for attending!

We are excited to welcome George Fox families to campus this 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 activities happening Friday through Sunday.

Registration is now only available in person in the Stevens Center lobby from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, and 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. Follow this link for the full Family Weekend schedule!

Questions? Email parents@georgefox.edu.