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Do you have stress, aches or pains, or do you just want to feel relaxed? Come by the new Medical Sciences Building to get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student and receive free stress management advice!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students ($15), employees and community members ($20). We are offering 25-minute massages from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5. The Medical Sciences Building  is located at 448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg.

We will be taking all the current precautions related to the delivery of health care during COVID-19. All proceeds will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome. You can register here.

Questions? Contact Desiray Anderson (danderson20@georgefox.edu).

Prominent Christian political commentator and attorney David French will issue a call for robust civility in politics at a free presentation in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1. The talk, entitled “Jesus Loves Your Political Enemies, and America Needs You to Love Them Too,” is available via a Zoom stream; those who attend in person are required to wear masks.

French is a senior editor at The Dispatch and a columnist for Time magazine. A graduate of Harvard Law School, he served as a lecturer at Cornell Law School. After law school, he practiced law with a focus on religious liberty issues.

He advises Christians not to wait for our political leaders to fix America’s drift toward bitter division and addresses the polarization and alienation metastasizing in our communities and in politics at every level, both nationally and locally. French’s most recent book is “Divided We Fall: America’s Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation.”

The event is being hosted by the George Fox Civility Project, an initiative launched during the 2020-21 academic year out of concern about the polarization and alienation in political culture at every level (national, state and local). It sponsors events, publishes a newsletter and maintains a website with information about civility.

For more information, contact Civility Project director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

The School of Theology and the IDEA Center have designated Nov. 1-5 as a Week of Discerning Vocation and Occupation at George Fox University.

The calling of every believer is to be a follower of Jesus (our vocation), and the means of making a living should involve the ways in which we are the best disciples possible (our occupation).

These issues will be explored meaningfully over coffee and conversation with author and Murdock senior fellow Steven Garber, who will discuss “Purpose into Practice” from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Hoover 103. Refreshments will be provided.

The following day, IDEA Center Director Logan Walton will present “Calling, Vocation, and Purpose: Why am I Here and Where am I Going?” The event will take place in Bauman Auditorium from 11 to 11:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5.

Garber’s presence is made possible by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. Spiritual Life credit is available for both events.

If you have any questions, email Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Please take our survey on a wellness ice cream product idea to help us with a marketing project!

Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Johnson at kjohnson20@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.

Our soup shelf is empty, and we need you to help us fill it with a variety of soups.

Please drop off your donations at the Bruin Community Pantry in Roberts 109 during the hours of operation or deliver them to Student Life in Hadlock whenever it’s convenient for you between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Food bank hours of operation:

• Mondays – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays – 12:30 to 6 p.m.
• Wednesdays – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5:30 p.m.
• Thursdays – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Fridays – 8 to 9:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

The 750 students who utilize the food bank each month appreciate your help!

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Join University Recreation for Glow Climb Night, a glow-in-the-dark, after-hours rock-climbing event that runs from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, in Hadlock Student Center.

We’ll provide glow sticks, black lights and a fun lounge where you can hang out and play games with friends and the George Fox Climbing Club. All George Fox students and employees are invited to attend. The event is free.

Be sure to wear your Rocktoberfest competition T-shirt if you want to glow! Sign up for a one-hour session to climb and/or just hang out with us at the climbing wall.

Details and registration can be found here. Have questions? Contact Julia Bedell at jbedell20@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the Spooky Soiree from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, in the Maker Hub. The event will feature an array of fun activities, including pumpkin laser cutting, pumpkin painting, festival games and a photo booth.

Come dressed to compete in a costume contest with a university-renowned panel of judges that you all know and love.

Doors open at 7 p.m. The costume contest judging will be from 8 to 9 p.m., followed by a dance party. George Fox students, faculty, staff and family are welcome.

Questions? Contact Emily Erickson at eerickson18@georgefox.edu.

Do you have graduate-level or George Fox Connect students who could use help with writing projects or citations? Do they seem to be feeling overwhelmed and stressed?

Encourage them to make an appointment with the Portland Writing Center for writing and general academic support. Meetings might include reviewing an assignment, discussing citation styles or talking through the paragraphs of a paper.

All of our appointments are free, one-hour Zoom or asynchronous consultations. Students can schedule these appointments online or by email (wc@georgefox.edu).

Questions? Email Hannah Jackson at hjackson@georgefox.edu.

Note: We are not a private editing service.

Safety is a priority for many students and staff at George Fox, but are you really prepared to respond to a medical emergency? Do you and your peers have the equipment and training you need?

To find this out, students at George Fox are conducting a short survey aimed at gauging the need for medical kits and training.

If you have any questions, contact Nicholas Matichuk (nmatichuk20@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.

Our group is designing a travel app for our Principles of Marketing 260 final project. In contrast with traditional travel websites, we are looking to create a convenient and fun app environment where users can quickly look through local experiences and find “hidden gems” to visit.

Whether it’s restaurants, viewpoints or historical locations, we are looking to create a comprehensive database of quality experiences for our users. Please fill out this survey to help us understand our audience’s preferences and needs.

Thank you! Contact Anika Perry (perrya20@georgefox.edu) with questions.

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.

Help the volleyball team assist our community by donating new or gently used hats and gloves at our home match at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, against Willamette.

We are seeking donations for ages 0-18. The drive is being done in partnership with Safe Families for Children, a faith-based community services movement that serves vulnerable, isolated families in crisis.

Email Kassandra Staton at kstaton20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Today is Bruin Preview! Please kindly welcome our prospective students and their families to campus. In addition, please avoid parking in the Stevens and Hoover lots to allow enough parking spaces for our 140 student visitors.

Questions? Contact Lauren Hill at hilll@georgefox.edu.

As a part of our marketing class, we are surveying people about their interest levels in our product. The product is a rechargeable electric toothbrush made from recycled plastics. The heads of the toothbrushes are new, but made from recyclable materials.

Please take our survey if you would like a chance to win a $15 Dutch Bros gift card. We are hoping your answers will help shape some of the intangibles before we submit our product. Thank you all for your help.

Please contact Dylan Quist-Knopf (dquistknopf20@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

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.

What are TCKs? “Third Culture Kids” are individuals with a mixed cultural identity influenced by their parents’ culture and the culture(s) in which they were raised.

Specific examples include minoritized individuals, bicultural/biracial people, first- and second-generation immigrants, someone who’s lived outside their parents’ passport country, or anyone that’s culturally confused.

We are hosting a panel to highlight the differences in life experiences that exist on the George Fox campus, and to talk about navigating cultural nuances in one’s identity.

This event is open to all students and employees, so please join us at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, in Hoover 105.

Questions? Contact Joshua Zimmer at jzimmer20@georgefox.edu.

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very happy birthday! If you have a birthday in October, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover on Thursday or Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your birthday treat.

Portland Center employees may pick up their treat at the front desk. Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Join us for Contemplative Worship after the manner of Friends today (Thursday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 104. Spiritual life credit is available for students, and all are welcome.

For more information, contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu).

We are gathering information based on the desire for self-defense products in today’s society. When you have time, please fill out this survey to assist our marketing project for crafting the Guardian Self Defense Keychain.

Your feedback is highly regarded and contributes to the design of our product. Thank you!

Contact Eryka Naploeon (enapoleon20@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

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.

George Fox employees are invited to shop the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from Nov. 5 to Nov. 28!

What the employee store has to offer:   

• All the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and Columbia Sportswear)
• Items are marked with employee pricing (up to 50 percent off regular retail pricing)

What to bring to access the store:

• This invitation: Click here (printed or shown on mobile phone)
• Work/organization ID (business card, badge, pay stub, signature of work email, uniform, membership card, etc.)
• Personal photo ID
• This invite is valid for you and four guests (you must be present)
• This invite grants store access only (offer not valid online)

Questions? Contact Sara Reamy (sreamy@georgefox.edu).

We are giving away more than $2,000 worth of door prizes and awards at the Rocktoberfest Climbing Competition this Friday, Oct. 29! All students and employees are welcome to participate, and many of these prizes are randomly chosen as door prizes from among all the competitors (not just awards for the top climbers).

The cost of the competition is $10, which covers the cost of a T-shirt for each competitor. However, there are five spots available for students that need financial assistance. Please register for a time slot by going here. If you would like to request one of the sponsored slots, please contact Moriah Clock at mclock20@georgefox.edu.

We are thankful for our many generous donors and sponsors, including the following: Black Diamond, Metolius, The Circuit Bouldering Gym, Planet Granite, Deuter, Friction Labs, College Outside, Entre Prises USA, Chapters Coffee, Miss Hannah’s Gourmet Popcorn, and the Grocery Outlet.

If you have any questions, contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

George Fox is once again partnering with Hillsboro Airporter to provide a shuttle service to Portland International Airport for the semester break.

Students will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter to reserve their spot. If you make your reservations with others more than 24 hours in advance, Hillsboro Airporter can group you together. Go here to reserve your spot.

Hillsboro Airporter accepts cash or credit card for payment. Parents can call Hillsboro Airporter with their credit card information to pay for their student’s fare. The company offers 24/7 service.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2316).