The Daily Bruin

Encounter local political candidates in person on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 14-15, in events co-sponsored by the George Fox University Civility Project:

• Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. – Head to the new Dundee Elementary School gym (800 S.E. Eighth St., Dundee) to meet and hear from candidates for Dundee City Council and mayor.
• Oct. 15 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.
• Oct. 15 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 and recorded. Dundee’s forum may have the same coverage; look for further announcements soon.

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

What are your emotions doing in the control center of your mind? Specifically, what is anxiety doing? Bring your favorite snacks and join the psychology department for a movie night at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in Hoover 105.

We will watch Inside Out 2 followed by an expert panel (Kelly Chang, Sue O’Donnell, Erin Johnson and Nahanni Freeman) that will answer your questions and unpack the film’s themes of emotions, adolescence, identity and anxiety.

Please RSVP using this Google Form. We hope to see you there! You can contact Kelly Chang at kchang@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Newberg campus offices will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open. The library will resume regular hours of operation over the weekend.

The Bruin Store will also be closed on Friday.

The athletic department is in need of 10 volunteers to help scan tickets at the Saturday, Oct. 19, home football game against Linfield. Volunteers need to be willing to add the ticketing app to their phone to help scan tickets and commit to a maximum of four hours.

Arrival time is 2 p.m., and the game kicks off at 4:05 p.m. Jersey Mike’s boxed lunch will be included. If you are able and willing to commit, please contact Mindy Mickelson at mmickelson@georgefox.edu.

Either individually or with a group, team or club, the Office for Spiritual Life encourages you to engage in service. Saturday Service, starting on Oct. 12 and running through Nov. 23, will offer weekly off-campus opportunities to put our love of neighbor into practical action. Students will receive one chapel elective credit for each week of Saturday Service attended.

Saturday Service regularly partners with organizations, including:

• Habitat for Humanity (9 a.m. to noon) – Help build houses alongside both local volunteers and the future residents of the home you are building! If construction isn’t your thing, volunteer at the ReStore to help provide discounted building materials and home goods to the community. Sign up on Helper-Helper.
• The Wood Ministry of Newberg (9 to 11 a.m.) – Split, stack and deliver wood alongside veterans and other volunteers to keep homes warm for the winter. And, of course, stop for donut and coffee breaks as often as needed! Sign up on Helper-Helper.

Both students and employees are encouraged to participate! Email the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any questions.

George Fox staff and students: Complete this survey for a chance to win a gift card! This research is about experiences (specifically positive and negative experiences) of receiving encouragement. Your thoughts on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

No personally identifying information will be collected, and your answers will be kept confidential. Once you have completed the survey, you will have the option of entering your email into a drawing for one of 10 $25 gift cards.

If you have any questions, please contact Paige Tobias at ptobias17@georgefox.edu.

We are thrilled to announce that the chapel will be open for prayer and contemplation every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. for the rest of the fall semester, starting tonight (Thursday).

These times are designated for personal prayer, not for group meetings. There are books of liturgy available in the chapel that include prayers, Scripture, and spiritual practices to guide your time if desired.

Questions? Email us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

The university pastors invite you to join us for our “Be Renewed” chapel in the new chapel this morning (Thursday) at 10:50 a.m. to hear from guest Eugene Cho.

Eugene is the author of the book Thou Shalt Not be a Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics, and currently serves as executive director of Bread for the World. We believe we will have seats available for guests, so please consider joining us!

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 on 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.

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the Fall Ladies’ Luncheon tomorrow (Thursday). Ruth Baker will be hosting this come-and-go event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

A short devotional and prayer will be held at noon. Come and connect with other women in our community over a delicious meal. There is no cost to attend.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP using this link. We look forward to seeing you there!

The interior design department invites you to stop by and see the work our students are doing!

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Students will be presenting the first project for their Residential Design Studio class, a home for refugees in crisis areas all around the world. This will be an open-house style presentation at the Allison Inn in Newberg (2525 Allison Lane), so stop by any time between 9 and 10 a.m. to see their work!

If you have questions, email Casey Martin at martinc@georgefox.edu.

Did you know there is an art tour in Newberg that allows visitors to see the work of local artists in more than 60 studios, including some from our George Fox community?

Be sure to check out the Yamhill County Art Harvest Studio Tour. Among the stops is the home of art professor Tim Timmerman, who invites employees and their families to swing by his place anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13. Check out his work, which includes paintings, sculptures, mixed media works and wood-engraved prints, at 800 E. Franklin St.

While there, you can you can buy a button and receive a brochure for $10 that will get you into all the other studios. More info can be found here.

Tickets are now available for the performing arts department’s fall production of The Hiding Place, scheduled for eight performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium in mid to late October.

Dates for the shows are as follows:

• Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 17-19, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m.
• Thursday-Friday, Oct. 24-25, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27, 2 p.m.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting georgefox.edu/box-office. Additional tickets may be purchased on the site. Free student tickets are available for Thursday shows only.

When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own ticket.

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

This week is Tutor Appreciation Week. Stop by the ARC and write a note of thanks to a tutor you know. It can be an ARC consultant, an Open Study Table tutor, a Virtual Learning Center consultant, or a Help Lab tutor. Thank you for showing your support!

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to the 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.

Come join a group of students from BUSN 250 cleaning out the Friendsview side of the canyon. We will be working from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. All help is greatly appreciated!

Email lrandall23@georgefox.edu with questions or to RSVP.

The Miles for Meals Challenge begins tomorrow! Aren’t you excited? We already have 18 amazing teams and almost 80 participants registered, with more people joining every day.

If you are a participant:

• Make a donation to the Bruin Community Pantry. During the first week of the challenge we will focus on fresh produce, though all items from the list are welcome. You can also donate money or set up monthly donations through Employee Giving.
• Sync your device to track your miles automatically (for instructions, click here). You can also manually enter your miles and other activities using these conversions. Yes, you can dance, play miniature golf, or house clean for the pantry!
• Encourage others to join be registering here.

Don’t forget that two $50 Fred Meyer gift cards will be awarded weekly, and the team with the highest average number of miles will win a $150 Fred Meyer gift card for each team member!

The best part? When we reach our goal of 5,000 collective miles, local businesses will make monetary donations to support the pantry.

Let’s make a difference for our physical well-being and for the Bruin Community Pantry, which serves over 5,000 guests each year.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu

Do your students often need help outside of office hours and when resource centers like the ARC and Math Lab are closed? A new resource, Numerade, may provide the support they need to promote their learning.

In fact, George Fox University was featured in a recent Forbes article for our partnership with Numerade. Numerade is a virtual learning platform specializing in STEM that can provide learning support to students at any time of day or night.

Through our partnership with Numerade, students have access to the Ace AI tutor, which uses advanced AI models that include ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Although the system is focused on STEM subjects, the Ace AI tutor can help with organization, feedback and other general AI functions within a learning-focused framework. Encourage your students to sign up for a free Numerade account using their George Fox email address to access 24/7 support.

Please review university policies and your course guidelines about appropriate use of AI tools with students. Review the AI for Learning page for guidelines and resources about responsible use of AI to support your learning.

Contact Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

During the summer of 2024, the strategic education services team hosted over 70 high school students on the George Fox campus for the Pre-College Institute program. We are looking for faculty/staff to teach a concentration of their choosing for Pre-College Institute 2025!

This is a one-week opportunity for high schoolers to learn from George Fox faculty and current students, immerse themselves in college living, and explore different majors. Some of the content areas we hosted this year included nursing, engineering, theatre, anatomy and more.

We are looking for faculty and staff who can teach a concentration next summer, scheduled the week of June 22-27 from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. daily.

If you are interested in leading a track or supporting the summer institute, please contact Annie Richards at arichards@georgefox.edu.

The admissions office is hosting Friday at Fox today and is asking that students and staff consider parking in the Hoover lot to leave space for visitors coming to campus for the first time.

Visitors will be checking in between 8 and 8:30 a.m. We appreciate your help in providing a welcoming experience for our visitors!