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If you have undergrad students exploring graduate school and careers in healthcare, consider sharing details about our upcoming OT info meeting with them.

The session will provide an overview of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program, including prerequisites, admissions, and what a career as an occupational therapist looks like.

The meeting is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Roberts Center’s Room 203.

Students can connect with faculty in a relaxed, conversational setting, ask questions, and get a clear sense of the OTD program, helping them explore occupational therapy and plan for graduate school.

More information and registration is available here. Questions? Contact us at ot@georgefox.edu.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our first-ever “Work Safe, Be Well” bingo challenge! We were thrilled to see so many of you taking steps to improve your health and safety at work, from conducting ergonomic self-assessments to practicing new wellness habits. Your engagement made this initiative a great success.

The bingo challenge officially concluded on Tuesday, and after tallying all the entries, we have randomly selected our two lucky prize winners. The moment you’ve been waiting for is here!

• The winner of an extra vacation day is … Nickie Snyder!
• The winner of the fitness tracker is … Teresa Arnold!

Congratulations!

While the challenge is over, our commitment to a healthy and safe on campus isn’t. As promised, the Wellness and Safety committees will continue to share valuable resources throughout the fall semester.

Thank you all again for your participation. Let’s keep working safe and being well!

In an era of deep political division, heated rhetoric, and rising political violence, what does it mean to seek common ground? Join our Oregon House majority and minority leaders for a timely and essential conversation on the state of civility in politics on Tuesday, Oct 7, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The representatives will discuss their experiences, the challenges of legislating across the aisle, and whether a more respectful and productive political discourse is possible. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from key decision-makers about how we can navigate our differences and find a better path forward for Oregon.

Reach out to Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

This time of the semester can be difficult for students as the excitement of a new term is waning, exams and assignments pile up, and the demands of college take a toll on physical and mental health.

If you have concerns about a traditional undergraduate student, log into Fox360 (Fox360.georgefox.edu) to submit an “alert” for the student. Submit alerts for concerns in the following areas:

• Academic: Missing multiple classes; consistently poor academic performance
• Behavioral: Concerning or disruptive behaviors in or outside of class, frequent absence from scheduled work shifts
• Emotional: Mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety); unusual emotional expression; suicidal ideation
• Physical: Medical concerns; extreme changes in grooming, personal care
• Social: Personal, social, or family concerns that are affecting well-being and performance

A few notes about alerts:

• If a student is enrolled in your course but hasn’t attended class or engaged in GFD online activity, submit an alert.
• Student employee supervisors and other non-faculty are invited to submit alerts for the reasons above.

The Student Support Network will assign a “case manager” to follow up with students. Case managers will do our best to give updates to faculty and employees who submit alerts or provide feedback. You are welcome to contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu to inquire about the status of a student.

This Fox360 Quick Guide provides a visual overview of the Fox360 system; more details about using Fox360 are available in this Google Doc.

Concerns about graduate and AOD students should be communicated to department chairs.

If you have questions or would like more information regarding Fox360, contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Department of Human Services representatives will be on-site at the Bruin Community Pantry to assist folks with signing up for food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits).

No appointment is required. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 23. Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS.

Please note: In the past, DHS did not show up due to a staffing issue. They did not notify us ahead of time. We apologize for this inconvenience.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Make your voice heard! The university’s engineering program and Yamhill County Public Works are partnering to plan a future bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvement within Yamhill County, and we want to hear any challenges you experience as a cyclist or pedestrian using county-owned roadways.

Your feedback will help to inform and prioritize the county’s plan for improvements, so please take five minutes to fill out this interest form.

Are you interested in ham radio? Join the George Fox Ham Radio Club. If you don’t have your radio license, we can help you get started. We are planning some outdoor radio activities, including hiking, hidden transmitter hunts, and training on how to help with communications during an emergency. We would love to have you there!

If you are interested in learning more about getting an amateur (ham) radio license or you have any other questions, contact Justin Johnson at justinj@georgefox.edu.

We are looking for participants ages 18 to 35 for our kinesiology senior research study! This study’s purpose is to research the effects of weighted vest training on recreational runners’ 5K performance.

If you would like a structured running program for the next six to eight weeks, this study is for you. This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself, be part of new research for an increasingly popular training tool, and gain insight into your own running performance!

Please contact Abigail Todd at atodd22@georgefox.edu for more information.

The George Fox theatre department invites you to see its fall 2025 production, Havurah, presented through the Big Bridge Theatre Consortium.

Written by Margot Connolly and directed by Ben Tissell, the play tells the story of life at Crosby College, a small liberal arts university, where two student clubs strive for connection and comfort in difficult times.

When a tragedy occurs in the local Jewish community, members of the Havurah club are left reeling. The Christian social justice club wants to help, but struggles to know how. Deeply relevant and strikingly realistic, Havurah depicts the complexities and possibilities of connecting with others in times of grief.

The show opens on Thursday, Oct. 23, and closes on Nov. 2. Evening shows start at 7:30 p.m., and weekend matinees start at 2 p.m. Employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket, and students may attend free on either Thursday. You may reserve tickets here.

Please join us at 8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) in front of the chapel to celebrate with several students who are being baptized as they publicly commit to following Jesus!

Do you long for time and space to be still and experience Christ’s presence with others? All are welcome to join Quaker worship in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday).

Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.

George Fox alumnus Jonathan Cirualo will give a public lecture, “Nostalgia, the Early Church, and the Hope of Christian Unity,” at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) 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.

Dear university users (students, faculty and staff),

This is an important security change from the George Fox University IT department. Our commitment to protecting your account and information is our top priority.

What is happening and why?

To align with industry security standards and defend against modern cyberattacks, we are removing SMS (text messages) and phone calls as multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods for all university systems in the near future.

• SMS is no longer safe: Industry security standards now consider SMS-based codes to be the weakest form of MFA. They are vulnerable to attacks like SIM swapping, phishing, and interception.
• The change: Once this change is in effect, you will no longer be able to use a text message code to log in to university systems such as Gmail, Canvas, and MyGeorgeFox. If you haven’t set up a new authentication method by then you will no longer be able to access your George Fox account.

It’s go time! The “Miles for Meals” challenge starts now! It’s incredible to see new teams forming and rallying together. This is more than just a challenge, it’s our community-wide effort to support the vital work of the Bruin Community Pantry while boosting our own health and wellness.

Don’t get left at the starting line! You have until this Sunday, Oct. 5, to register. Joining the movement is as easy as 1-2-go! Here are the steps:

1. Fundraise/donate: Visit this page to make a contribution or set up your own fundraising goal for the pantry. Every dollar makes a difference!
2. Join your team: Use these simple instructions to log in to the Providence wellness platform, where you can create a new team or join an existing one (it’s the same easy system as last year). Once you sync your device, your miles will be tracked automatically!

Remember, every bit of movement counts! Whether you’re walking, running, swimming or dancing, use the step converter tool to turn all your activity into miles for your team. We’ve also created this step converter using the information in the PDF for steps conversion. Users can make a copy, then enter the minutes of activity to have the step equivalent calculated.

We are so excited to see what we can accomplish together! Go Bruin community!

Questions? Contact us at bewell@georgefox.edu.

Employees: As we prepare for the upcoming tax seasons, complete these steps to ensure you get your W-2 form quickly.

• Verify your address: Check that your mailing address is current in MyGeorgeFox for accurate year-end reporting.
  • Where to go: From the MyGeorgeFox homepage, go to the Profile tile and then click “Addresses”
• Go Paperless (recommended!): Sign up for electronic W-2 delivery to get your form faster and more securely.
  • Where to go: From the MyGeorgeFox homepage, go to the Payroll tile and then click “W-2/W-2c Consent” (check the box to consent)

Need help? Contact the payroll team at payroll@georgefox.edu.

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!