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As daylight fades with the fall back time change, staying visible is key to staying safe while walking outside. This season, our “Stand Tall, Don’t Fall” campaign is here to support you!

Our first focus is on adjusting to shorter daylight hours and ensuring you, and your furry friends, are easily seen while walking outside. To help, the Safety Committee is offering reflective arm bands for you. These bands are designed to increase visibility in low-light conditions, giving you a safe and comfortable way to enjoy outdoor activities as evenings get darker.

You’re welcome to pick up these free reflective bands while supplies last, at the front desks of the following locations: People and Culture, Plant Services, the Medical Sciences Building, and the Portland Center.

Our goal is to provide an easy way for everyone to “Stand Tall” by staying safe and visible throughout the season. Thank you for joining us in making this fall a safer one for our community!

Reminder: Set Your Clocks Back One Hour on Nov. 3

With the switch to standard time, here are some tips to be mindful of:

• Be Alert: It will be getting dark earlier, so wear reflective clothing if you run or walk after 5 pm.
• Be aware of your surroundings: Keep your head up and ears open.
• Choose well-lit routes: Stick to paths, sidewalks, or trails that you are familiar with and are well-lit.
• Watch your step: Be cautious around curbs, potholes and uneven surfaces.

Tomorrow (Friday), cement trucks will be arriving on campus as early as 7 a.m. to start pouring cement at the cinematic arts/art building site next to the Klages Center. There will be times when you shall not pass the cement truck, as it’ll be blocking Carlton Way across from Weesner Village.

What can a ghoul do? You may have to wait 20 minutes in order to move when the cement truck is leaving, but if there’s another cement truck in the queue ready to go, that window will not open and you’ll have to continue waiting (we’ve all “been there, done bat”).

If you’d rather avoid all of the hullaba-boo, we’ll treat you right at the Morse parking lot. Or, if you’ve got another thing pumpkin and don’t plan on leaving for the day, stay put!

The cement trucks will be circling (“what ghost around comes around”) until about 1 p.m. tomorrow. Thank you for your patience! We appreciate you reading the announcement. It’s been a scream.

The Bridge Cafe will be closing early both today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) at 2 p.m. Please reach out to Katie at andersonk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Active females ages 18 to 45 are needed for Doctor of Physical Therapy research. Please see this survey for more information. The survey takes 10 to 15 minutes and the in-person hip strength testing takes approximately 15 minutes.

Please contact Principal Investigator Tess Swake at tswake@georgefox.edu with questions. Thank you!

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.

We’re excited to invite you back into a beautiful way to start your day with our revitalizing morning yoga flow, led by instructor Emily Ong. This energizing and strengthening session is designed to set a positive tone and fill you with peace, strength, and clarity.

Sessions will be in Hadlock every Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m., starting on Nov. 5. You will move through a series of mindful poses to nourish both body and spirit. This class is the perfect way to connect deeply with yourself and start the day grounded and inspired.

Sign up for the first class at this link. Email fitness@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

If you have any clothes you’re looking to get rid of (especially warm clothes as winter approaches), drop them off in the cardboard box located in front of Roberts 138 for the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card or a $50 Cabela’s gift card!

The clothes will be donated to the Unity Center for Behavioral Health, where they will be given to mental health patients before being discharged back into their communities.

Scan the QR code on the box to be entered into the raffle and make your donations by Friday, Nov. 22. If you have any questions, reach out Nursing Club officer Kayla Evenhouse at kevenhouse21@georgefox.edu.

Got aches and pains? Physical therapy appointments are available at the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Boulevard in Newberg) for employees, students and the local community. Appointments are an hour long and are available Monday through Friday at various times. The cost is $25 for those associated with George Fox, and $35 for those who are not.

Please fill out this form if you’re interested. If you have any questions, feel free to directly reach out to physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu. We look forward to treating you!

“The Voices Conference,” coming up this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2, centers around multicultural leadership in the U.S. Workshops and main sessions will be taught by leaders of color from around the nation and the globe, with the purpose of helping students feel empowered to create change in their community and equipped to use their voice.

This year our theme is “In The Flow,” based on Acts 2:1-12. Students will receive chapel credit. Here is a sample of some of the workshops:

• “Bringing Our Voices to the Text” by Michelle Lang-Raymond
• “Finding Our Voices After Trauma” by Soteria Galo
• Worship by Mike Dean and Co. and fellow George Fox students

Register here by Thursday, Oct. 31, while spots are still open. Contact Jesse Cetz at jcetz@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Take advantage of a free, personalized retirement consultation on campus tomorrow (Tuesday). Planning for retirement is one of the most important steps you can take for a secure future, and this session will provide tailored guidance to help you reach your financial goals.

Our expert advisor from Nationwide will be available to answer your questions, assess your retirement plans, and help you optimize your savings. These consultations are designed to make the path to retirement as smooth and informed as possible. Sign up today to reserve your spot and make a positive impact on your future!

Email Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Notice students struggling as the mid-semester crunch hits? It’s that time of the semester when effective study techniques and support are crucial. If you’re teaching or supporting students in STEM courses, recommend they check out Numerade to see if it can support their learning!

Numerade offers video tutorials tailored to STEM subjects and study tools that are useful for all courses, such as Ace, the platform’s AI tutor. Ace’s popular features include step-by-step homework help, answer explanations, and developing personalized study plans based on individual syllabi or schedules.

Share these guidelines for creating AI prompts with your students. Numerade engages students with questions and prompts for individualized learning. Encourage them to use their George Fox credentials to create a Numerade account and access extra support.

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

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

This is a special message for those who missed yesterday’s Miles for Meals challenge closing ceremony with special sound effects from our one and only Neil Cantrall.

The challenge results are incredible! We started with a goal of 5,000 miles, but thanks to all of you, we more than exceeded expectations by logging a whopping total of 14,739 miles! It’s inspiring to see everyone come together, pushing not just for miles but for a cause that matters.

We were also amazed by the teamwork demonstrated throughout this challenge and the creativity of team names. Next time we’ll have to give an award for the most creative team name; there were some real gems!

Beyond the miles, we also received generous donations of food and money, which will go a long way in supporting our community. Thank you for your kindness and generosity; it truly shows how much we can accomplish together. We estimate that the Bruin Pantry received around $1,800 and 380 pounds of food during the short three weeks of the challenge.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you for the generosity of the organizations that stepped up with donations: Earthworks, Miss Hannah’s Popcorn, Canopy EAP, Assured Partners and Les Schwab.

A huge shout-out to the Social Walk team for logging the most miles! Congratulations Steffanie Altenbern, Jamie Johnson, Erin Johnson, Kara Martin and Ali Toedtemeier for winning the main prize. We also want to recognize all of our weekly participation prize winners (Wayne Gardner, Saurra Heide, Katie Maupin, Victoria Payne, Kim Knoernschild and Hope Hren). You all kept the energy up week after week and made this challenge so much fun.

For those of you who won prizes, be sure to swing by the Office of People and Culture to pick up your gift cards. And remember, just because the challenge is over doesn’t mean we stop giving! Please continue to support the pantry and help keep it stocked for those in need.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on how we can make next year’s challenge even better, so we will be sending out a feedback survey soon.

Thank you for making this such an incredible success! Let’s keep the momentum going!

Diploma frames are 15% off at the Bruin Bookstore in-store and online from Monday, Oct. 28, through Friday, Nov. 2. This offer is valid on regular-priced diploma frame sales.

Contact Kristin McGuirck at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

FCA’s Rally for Revival is happening this Monday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Join us for a night of worship, renewal, and hope as we embrace the theme “Come to the Cross.”

Together, let’s experience God’s power, grace and healing. We will have a time of worship, a time to receive the word from our speaker, Phil Zhan, and a time of response. We are so excited and hope to see everyone there!

Email Ari Rader at arader21@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

The posting and display policy at George Fox applies to student-sponsored public displays and posters.

Displays generally consist of a number of images, pictures or ideas intended for engagement by the broader campus community to create awareness or generate discussion.

Posters are generally intended to advertise a particular event or raise awareness about the activities of a particular officially recognized campus club or organization.

Find all the details you need in the Student Handbook: Campus Display and Posting Policy section.

Please read these specific policies carefully:

• Push pins or removable tape are recommended.
• You must take down the flyers when your event is over.
• Only post on bulletin boards, posting kiosks, or sandwich boards.
• Do NOT post on walls, windows or doors.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon in the student life office at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The Multiplication Conference happening Nov. 13-15 presents a unique opportunity for faculty to engage with key leaders in the church-planting movement, featuring speakers that include Rick McKinley (founding pastor of Imago Dei), Dave Ferguson (Exponential), President Robin Baker, and Portland Seminary Dean Tammy Dunahoo.

Hosted at George Fox in partnership with Portland Seminary, the event will explore the role of education and spiritual formation in equipping the next generation of church leaders and planters. As faculty, you’ll gain valuable insights into how your academic influence intersects with the mission to spread the gospel through new church plants.

Join us in shaping future leaders for a movement of multiplication! Register to secure your spot here. Faculty and employees are invited to attend the conference at no cost (excluding food) by using the code “campus24.”

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus tomorrow (Friday). With over 700 visitors expected on campus, 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 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 and the Morse lot (near softball fields). Additional temporary overflow parking will be available at the Highway 99 lot, which is right next to Steve’s Automotive. Do not park in spaces marked off for Steve’s Automotive.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Newlin, Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, and HMS from 10 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 by giving directions to students and their families!
• Ninety prospective students have opted to stay overnight tonight before the main event! Be mindful and welcoming of prospective students to be in your on-campus living areas starting at 5:30 p.m. tonight.

If you have any questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

There are a number of staff parking in Stevens and EHS lots who are not displaying a parking permit. You should have your George Fox hangtag displayed on your rearview mirror whenever you park in staff parking.

If you need a new or replacement tag, please go to this website and register. Any permits issued in previous years are still valid.

If you have any questions or an issue with registration, please call 503-554-2090 or email us at campussafety@georgefox.edu.

In recent months, there has been an increase in requests to hire students for short-term employment on campus, such as one-time events or temporary work assignments. Please remember that an offer letter must be completed through Timekeeping for student employment prior to work commencing. These assignments are considered student employment and are subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Ensuring an offer letter is in place helps with compliance and efficient payment processing. If you are wanting to hire a student for just one or two hours of work, it may be more efficient to engage an existing student employee.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact studentemployment@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus this Friday, Oct. 25. With over 700 visitors expected on campus, 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 Friday 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 and the Morse lot (near softball fields). Additional temporary overflow parking will be available at the Highway 99 lot, which is right next to Steve’s Automotive. Do not park in spaces marked off for Steve’s Automotive.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Newlin, Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, and HMS from 10 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 by giving directions to students and their families!
• Ninety prospective students have opted to stay overnight on Thursday night before the main event! Be mindful and welcoming of prospective students to be in your on-campus living areas starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday night.

If you have any questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

As we together saw again last week, email phishing attacks happen frequently and universities are a desired target. Last week’s attack included 408 messages with at least two different message types. A big thank you to those who quickly notified IT!

As we all work to be cyber-security-aware, a very worrisome fact is that the most common method of a ransomware attack is through phishing. One report found that ransomware attacks on K-12 and higher education increased by 105% in 2022 and another 70% in 2023.

If you do click on a link in a phishing message, then it is important to notify IT immediately. IT can determine if additional actions are necessary to protect you and the university. In the event that the university endures a sustained phishing attack, IT will send special instructions as warranted.

For more information, see:

• Cyberattacks on Higher Ed Rose Dramatically Last Year
• How to Recognize Spam Text Messages and Phishing