The Daily Bruin

True resilience isn’t about carrying heavy loads alone – it’s about knowing where to lean. Access confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to navigate personal or professional challenges with steady, grounded guidance.

To learn more, go to the Wellness page.

Greetings to all our faculty and their assistants! Our soft deadline of Saturday, Oct. 31, has passed for course material adoptions, but there’s still time to get them in now.

We have to set a deadline to encourage everyone to get their adoptions in, but we know the needed information isn’t always in place on the desired date.

Please continue to get your textbook adoptions to our course materials manager as soon as you’re able, so she can help our students get what they need to be prepared and thrive in your classes next term. Her name is Rachel Glasgow, and her email address is r.glasgow@follett.com.

Thank you for your cooperation. And if I haven’t met you yet, drop by the bookstore and say hello! I’m excited to make your acquaintance.

Contact Anne Marie Jacob at ajacob@georgefox.edu for more information.

Do you have an original worship song to share? Enter the Worship Song Competition for a chance to win a full studio production of your track with the Fox worship ensemble!

The deadline for all submissions is Monday, Nov. 23.

To submit your music or to learn more about the guidelines, contact Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu.

Here’s a look at some of the recent developments around AI:

• Google Boost Bites: Learn to use AI in your daily work with quick 10-minute self-paced interactive lessons designed for busy professionals and educators. Explore Google Boost Bites.
• Student Hub in Gemini (New): Access all of your essential academic resources and educational utilities gathered conveniently within a single central location on the Gemini web page to streamline student organization and study efficiency. Read the details here.
• Gems are being upgraded to “Skills.” Here’s what you need to know: You can currently see and use Skills on your Gemini web page, and if you have an AI Pro license, on the Workspace Studio page. Learn how to author, configure and maximize productivity with Google’s guide Knowledgeable with “Skills.” Any Gems not transitioned to Skills by June 2027 will be automatically converted by Google. Check out these transition FAQ’s.
• Gemini 4 is coming soon! Pro licenses will see Gemini 4 before regular licenses. Why the delay? Education environments have serious obligations for privacy and data protection. As AI capabilities improve, so must AI safeguards improve to maintain the privacy and data protections we depend upon. Google takes additional time to ensure new Gemini safeguards are working properly before education users receive the latest versions. Learn more about Privacy and Your Data.

For more tips and resources, visit our George Fox IT: AI Support website or contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Keep an eye on AI and explore these new updates from Google:

• Google Boost Bites: Learn to use AI in your daily work with quick 10-minute self-paced interactive lessons designed for busy professionals and educators.
• Student Hub in Gemini: Access all of your essential academic resources and educational utilities gathered conveniently within a single central location on the Gemini web page to streamline student organization and study efficiency.

Gems are being upgraded to “skills”. Here’s what you need to know:

• You can currently see and use skills on your Gemini web page and, if you have an AI Pro license, on the Workspace Studio page.
  
  • Learn how to author, configure, and maximize productivity with Google’s guide to writing skills .
• Any Gems not transitioned to Skills by June 2027 will be automatically converted by Google!
  • Read FAQs about the transition here.

Gemini 4 is coming soon!

Pro licenses will see Gemini 4 before regular licenses because education environments have serious obligations for privacy and data protection. As AI capabilities improve, so must AI safeguards improve to maintain the privacy and data protections we depend upon.

Google takes additional time to ensure new Gemini safeguards are working properly before education users receive the latest versions. Click here to learn more about privacy and your data.

For more tips and resources, visit our George Fox IT AI Support website or contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please complete this form with the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking the time to share these stories with us!

There’s still time to sign up for today’s Rocktober climbing competition in Hadlock! Sessions are happening all day and are available for anyone to sign up!

Routes are set for climbers of all ability and experience levels, and climbers of all levels have the opportunity to place in specific categories! Registration includes a competition exclusive T-shirt, access to the raffle, and the ability to place!

Register here, and reach out to Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus today (Friday). With over 500 visitors expected, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.

Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Guests will be arriving on campus this morning between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots. Students and employees are encouraged to take advantage of street parking where possible.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have tours circulating through Newlin, Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, Newlin, and HMS from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room in each dorm.
• Plan for a much 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!

Any questions? Email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

The world feels heavy. Scroll on social media for 10 seconds and you’ll see it: fear, division, violence, injustice. So what do we do with that? Is change possible? What’s our part in it?

Those are exactly the questions we’re bringing to the Shalom Summit, happening from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, in Bauman Auditorium. Two days of worship, prayer and action, with speakers and bands traveling in from across the country to be with us.

Come hear their stories and take real steps toward God’s peace, justice and flourishing, “on earth as it is in heaven.” Whether you’re already doing justice work or just starting to wonder, there’s a seat for you.

You can register for the conference here.

Reach out to our conference staff at sbackous@georgefox.edu with any questions or for more information.

This weekend, it’s time to set your clocks back one hour. Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!

With the sun setting earlier, we want to make sure everyone is safe while navigating campus in the evenings. Please be aware of these safety tips focused on visibility and your surroundings:

• Be visible: If you’re running or walking, be sure to wear reflective clothing so you are easier to spot.
• Light your path: Carry a flashlight to illuminate the ground in front of you. This helps drivers see you and allows you to watch for curbing and uneven surfaces in low-lit areas.
• Report outages: Help keep campus well-lit by reporting any malfunctioning outdoor lights to Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.
• Stay aware: Be aware of your surroundings. Limit cell phone and headset usage so you can hear and see what’s happening around you.
• Watch your step: Watch for icy areas as temperatures become colder in the evenings.

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

Department of Physical Therapy students are providing an annual older-adult physical therapy wellness screening. Participants will get their blood pressure checked and be screened for circulation, sensation, balance, endurance, flexibility and posture.

Note: This is not a PT evaluation, but a wellness screening visit. Spots are limited.

To sign up or get more information, contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2463.

Interested in learning more about disability awareness strategies? Join Disability and Accessibility Services today (Friday) between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Academic Resource Center to see what living with a disability feels like. And, feel free to grab some candy and an Italian soda while you’re here!

Contact Nora Trigg at ntrigg23@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus tomorrow (Friday). With over 500 visitors expected, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.

Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Guests will be arriving on campus tomorrow between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots. Students and employees are encouraged to take advantage of street parking where possible.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have tours circulating through Newlin, Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, Newlin, and HMS from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room in each dorm.
• Plan for a much 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!
• 80 prospective students have opted to stay overnight tonight before the main event on Friday. Be mindful and welcoming of prospective students to be in your on-campus living areas starting at 5:30 p.m. this evening.

Any questions? Email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

Did you know the population in Taiwan is only 3.9% Christian? If you are interested in making friends with college students in Taiwan, consider participating in a weekly one-hour Google Meet. Through conversing with them in English, you can invite them to learn about the Christian faith.

If you choose to participate, you will be able to choose the most convenient day for your meeting, which will be at either 6 a.m. or 6 p.m. to accommodate the time difference.

Stop by the information table in Canyon Commons between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday) for more details, or email Ping-Yi Shih at pshih25@georgefox.edu to sign up.

To better serve those visiting for Bruin Preview, we’re extending the Bruin Store hours through the afternoon and the evening football game. Come see us between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. tomorrow (Friday).

Questions? Contact Anne Marie Jacob at ajacob@georgefox.edu. 

Join us on Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. for a public poetry reading at Chapters Books and Coffee featuring George Fox professor Brooks Lampe and Paul J. Pastor!

Lampe will be reading from his book Sesquipedalian Rain Chant, and Pastor will be reading from his work The Locust Years. Prepare yourself for an evening of wonder, love, and human connection. 

Contact Alyssa Schultz at aschultz25@georgefox.edu for more information.

“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.”
— Dead Poets Society

Please be reminded that all university-related Amazon purchases must be initiated directly through BruinBuy using the Amazon punchout catalog.

Orders placed directly on Amazon.com rather than through BruinBuy will not be processed or approved.

Using the BruinBuy punchout ensures automatic order tracking and seamless routing through departmental budget approvals. Placing orders outside the system circumvents university purchasing controls and leads to unnecessary payment delays.

How to order:

1. Log in to BruinBuy
2. Select the Amazon punchout tile to populate your cart.
3. The system automatically transfers your cart back to BruinBuy and you will complete the requisition checkout for internal approval.

Thank you for your cooperation in following our purchasing guidelines. If you have questions about using BruinBuy or system access, please reach out to the purchasing office or Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu.

Everything in the Friendsview Resale Store is half off for George Fox students (with ID) every Friday! Stop by from 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. to shop the sale.

The Resale Store is located in the basement of the Friendsview Manor (1301 E. Fulton St.).

Note: Cash or check only. A few items are not half price. 

Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Anchor your personal rhythms by planning well ahead. Review the official university holiday calendar today so you can align your work deadlines with meaningful time off for rest and celebration.

To learn more, go to the Benefits page.

Join the first meeting of Access Allies tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 102.

Access Allies is a group created to educate and engage students in the world of disability advocacy and allyship. We will unpack what it means to be an ally to the disability community by discussing a variety of digital resources and the book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Ladau.

Our first meeting will cover what disability is and some tips and tricks for interacting with members of the disability community in a respectful, informed way.

Questions? Contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu for more information.