The Daily Bruin

We are excited to welcome George Fox families to campus today (Friday), through Sunday, Oct. 20, 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.

Also, please take great care in encouraging those students who may not have a family member who is able to attend. Anyone is welcome to register for Family Weekend and join students for activities.

To register and view the schedule, follow this link.

Questions? Email parents@georgefox.edu.

The university’s marketing communications office is putting together a photo and B-roll video shoot for George Fox’s education programs on Friday, Nov. 1, right here on the Newberg campus. We are recruiting kids to help fill the classrooms that day and would love to have your families participate!

This photo shoot will capture teachers in classroom settings interacting with different age groups of students. Photos will be used to promote education programs on the web, social media, digital and outdoor advertising (including possibly billboard) and print materials.

If you have kids who are available, you can sign up here! Time slots for the different age groups will be:

• 8:30-10 a.m.: Kindergarten and first grade
• 10:30 a.m. – noon: Third to fifth grade
• 1-3 p.m.: Middle school
• 3:30-5 p.m.: High school

Please help us promote George Fox education programs and sign up here! If you have questions, contact Rachel Brumfield at rbrumfield@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center weight room will be temporarily closed on Friday, Oct. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a new equipment delivery.

If you have questions, email Jacob Loomis at jloomis@georgefox.edu.

We’re beyond excited to share that, not only did we crush our initial goal of 5,000 miles in the Miles for Meals challenge, but we’re already racing toward 9,000 miles! Thanks to your incredible dedication, our sponsors will be donating much-needed funds to support the Bruin Community Pantry. Your efforts are truly making a difference in our community!

We ask that all participants donate food or money to the pantry. If you haven’t yet donated, there’s still time to do so. Please complete your donation this week, and be sure to check out our list of most-needed items. This week, we’re especially focusing on gluten-free foods. If you have not identified your donation as part of this event, make sure to notify Jere Witherspoon.

Every mile, step and activity is adding up to support those in need. Let’s keep up the momentum for this final push! With your continued effort, we can smash through the 10,000-mile mark by the end of the challenge on Oct. 21.

Email Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, we will host our first-ever graduate program fair in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m to 1 p.m.

This fair is for any student considering attending graduate school. There will be 21 different colleges and universities from Oregon and Washington here to showcase their graduate programs.

Please encourage your students to attend. Thank you!

If you have any questions, contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Please ensure that your mailing address is correct in MyGeorgeFox for year-end reporting. You can review and update it if necessary by going to “Profile” and then “Addresses” in MyGeorgeFox.

To sign up for electronic W-2 delivery, click on “Payroll” and then select “W-2/W-2c Consent.” You will be prompted to check a box to consent to receiving your W-2 form electronically only.

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

Please participate in the Great Oregon ShakeOut today (Thursday). At 10:17 a.m., take two minutes to practice protecting yourself in the event of an earthquake: drop, cover, and hold on. Click this link for more information. 

Email Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu with any questions.

You are invited to participate in a study exploring the relationship between self-compassion and meaning in life. Your contribution to the study is greatly appreciated.

This survey will take around 10 minutes to complete. No personally identifying information will be collected, and your answers will be kept confidential. Once you have completed the survey, you will receive a link to enter your email into a drawing for one of 10 $10 gift cards.

If you have any questions, please contact Ben Wenndorf at bwenndorf22@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

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.

Have a talent you’d like to showcase? Auditions for Fox Got Talent are coming up. Fill out this form to audition for a chance to win a $500 cash prize! The event is happening on Friday, Nov. 15.

All talents are welcome and encouraged to participate (students and employees!), whether you’re a juggler, magician, contortionist, impressionist, singer, sword swallower, speedy Rubik’s Cube solver, or whatever else you do best.

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Mark your calendars and register now to conclude the academic year in the best way. “The Deep Dive” offers faculty the opportunity to work on a project, delve into research, or develop a course in a serene and inspiring environment.

In addition to solo work, you can collaborate, rest, and play with your colleagues. For a more reflective experience, a self-guided spiritual retreat is available.

Of the faculty who attended last year, 95% said they would return and one faculty member wrote that it was their best experience in nine years at George Fox.

The retreat will be hosted at Washington Family Ranch from Monday, May 12 through Thursday, May 15. The deadline to register is April 18, 2025.

Track options include:

• Track One – Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your first Faculty Growth Plan
• Track Two – Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your Third-Year Review Portfolio
• Self-guided – Open to all faculty to work on a professional project

Lodging assignments are dependent on your chosen track. Most people will share a room with one person.

If you have any questions, email Michelle Kang at mkang@georgefox.edu.

The Center for Peace and Justice invites you to a presentation entitled “Journey of Hope,” featuring Elio Constantine. Constantine oversees the Middle East Center for Justice and Missions, a ministry of the charity Heart For Lebanon.

Don’t miss this powerful message on transforming lives through faith and action. Join us tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available for students, and for those who can’t attend in person a livestream link is available.

In his presentation, Constantine will explore how we are called to live in justice and how a biblical approach to justice is applicable anywhere in the world. He will also address the root causes of injustices in Lebanon and the surrounding region.

If you have questions, contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu. More information is also available on the Center for Peace & Justice webpage.

Thank you to everyone participating in the Miles for Meals wellness challenge. Your commitment to staying active and supporting our great cause is truly inspiring. Every step you take not only boosts your well-being but also helps make a difference for those in need.

Keep pushing yourself: You’re doing an amazing job! Remember, every mile matters, and together, we’re making a big impact for our Bruin Community Pantry. We encourage you to continue donating food or money to the pantry.

We’re excited to announce this week’s raffle winners: Katie Maupin and Victoria Olivares! Come pick up your $50 Fred Meyer gift card at the Office of People and Culture. Thank you for your dedication and keep up the great work! There are still more chances to win, so stay motivated and keep those miles coming!

Daniel Kang and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Nathan Slegers, PhD, professor of mechanical engineering, and winner of the 2023-24 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker.

Slegers will speak on “The Art of the Three: How Engineering and Ingenuity is Decoding the Science of Basketball Shooting.” Please join us as he presents his research regarding three metrics he has discovered which identify good shooters. These metrics decode some hidden nuances within the art of the “three,” and provide insights into how to become a better shooter.

The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided. We hope you are able to support Nathan by attending.

If you have questions, email lfair@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center weight room will be temporarily closed tomorrow (Wednesday) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a new equipment delivery.

We are thrilled to announce Hadlock will be receiving three new pieces of equipment: a smith machine, an additional cable machine, and an assisted dip and pull-up machine. This closure will allow us to reset and reorganize the fitness area to house these new pieces of equipment.

If you have questions, email Jacob Loomis at jloomis@georgefox.edu.

Two character and leadership lecture events will take place Monday, Oct. 21, and you’re invited.

If you are involved in athletics at George Fox, whether athlete, coach or staff, plan to attend “The Athlete’s Journey: How Sports Shape Character” at 8 a.m. in Canyon Commons. Adam Puckett and Sabrina Little will be interviewed, followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Breakfast will be provided (for those without meal plans).

The public lunch lecture, “Developing Courage through Opposite Actions,” focuses on the development of virtues. It is open to all. Come to Canyon Commons at noon for this lecture, again followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Lunch will be provided (for those without meal plans).

Contact Brandy Vazquez at bvazquez@georgefox.edu with questions.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Please reach out to Nathanael at nankeny@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Encounter local political candidates in person tonight (Tuesday) in events co-sponsored by the George Fox University Civility Project:

• At 6:30 p.m. – Meet and hear from candidates for Oregon House District 23 and Senate District 12 in Hoover 105 on the George Fox campus.
• At 7:45 p.m. – Meet and hear from Newberg City Council candidates in Hoover 105.

All candidates for these positions have been invited and will be asked questions drafted by representatives of the four sponsoring groups: The George Fox University Civility Project, United as Neighbors, the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Newberg City Club.

The Newberg forum will be livestreamed at this link.

For more information, contact Civility Project Director Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

We’re excited to announce a brand new Pilates class with Katie Banning! Starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m., this class is perfect for all levels, whether you’re new to Pilates or looking to refine your practice.

Space is limited, as this class will be in the small exercise studio in Hadlock, so be sure to reserve your spot at this link.

Email fitness@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Doctor of Physical Therapy students are conducting a study, “A Biomechanical Analysis of the Floor Transfer in Community-Dwelling Older Adults,” overseen by principal investigators Lyndsay Stutzenberger and Tyler Whited. We are interested in how older adults get up from the floor.

To participate in our study, you must

• Be 50-80 years of age
• Live independently or in an assisted living facility
• Be able to walk independently at least 15 feet with or without an assistive device
• Take a cognitive test
• Be willing to attempt to get up from a chair and from the floor

To participate, you must NOT have a diagnosis of a neurological condition or a current illness or health issue that would make performing study activities unsafe.

If you’re interested in participating in this study and meet the above criteria, you would come to the Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where we would ask you to sign an informed consent form, answer questions on a questionnaire, perform a short mental status examination, and have your vitals (blood pressure and heart rate) taken. Depending on the results of these assessments, you may or may not be eligible for the study.

If you’re eligible, you’ll be asked to participate in one testing session that takes up to approximately one hour. During testing sessions you will fill out questionnaires and be asked to attempt to stand up from a chair without using your arms and get up from the floor. You will not be paid for being in this study or reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to/from the George Fox University campus.

You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.

If you’re still interested in participating, the next step is for us to schedule an appointment for testing. Please call 503-554-2463 or email Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu.

The Center for Peace and Justice invites you to a presentation entitled “Journey of Hope,” featuring Elio Constantine. Constantine oversees the Middle East Center for Justice and Missions, a ministry of the charity Heart For Lebanon.

Don’t miss this powerful message on transforming lives through faith and action. Join us this Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

In his presentation, Constantine will explore how we are called to live in justice and how a biblical approach to justice is applicable anywhere in the world. He will also address the root causes of injustices in Lebanon and the surrounding region.

If you have questions, contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu.