The Daily Bruin

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.

We’re on the final stretch of the “Work Safe, Be Well” initiative, and we want you to finish strong! We’re thrilled with the amount of participation so far and encourage everyone to keep the momentum going.

Remember, the more bingo cards you complete and submit, the greater chance you have to win great prizes. By completing these simple challenges, you’re not only increasing your odds of winning but also building valuable and practical habits for a safer, healthier work life.

Keep up the great work and submit your bingos to be entered into the prize drawings! The challenge ends at the end of September, so you still have a chance to win!

Questions? Contact us at bewell@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to let your students know about the Fall 2025 All-Majors Career Fair tomorrow (Thursday) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

This event is open to all students, regardless of major. The career fair is their chance to connect with employers from various industries who are actively seeking candidates for internships and job positions.

Feel free to contact Will Curtis at wcurtis@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us tomorrow (Thursday) from noon to 12:45 p.m. for a virtual webinar featuring Providence’s Heather Guthrie, LCSW.

We’ll discuss how to help children maintain balance as they continue adjusting to new schedules and transitions, and provide tips on how to prepare them to navigate challenging situations they may encounter during the year.

Register today at this link.

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 on Friday, Sept. 26, 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.

All curriculum proposals need to be initiated (sent to the dean and/or program director) by Sept. 28, 2025.

If you intend to submit a curriculum proposal for 2026-27, please be sure to complete the initial questions found on in the the Curriculum Proposal Form. Proposals that have already been approved by a dean and/or program director can continue to be worked on through Oct. 31, 2025.

Please email curriculum@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us in celebrating a special Homecoming tradition, Friday Flowers, that honors Grandpa Roy, a beloved member of the George Fox community for over four decades.

For those who don’t know, Grandpa Roy shared thousands of flowers from his garden and encouraged students in many ways over the years. On Friday, Oct. 3, we’ll meet at the Centennial Tower at 11:30 a.m. and hand out flowers to students in the quad until noon.

It’s a small time commitment but a meaningful way to carry on Roy’s legacy of kindness. Sign up for Friday Flowers by Monday, Sept. 29, here.

Contact Britnee Ely in the alumni relations office at bely@georgefox.edu with any questions.