The Daily Bruin

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled additional recommendations for engagement, crowdsourced from the George Fox community for the George Fox community. Check them out here.

This resource lists restaurants to try, music to listen to, books to read, movies to watch (including movies to watch with us at the IRC … come join us for Watch Party Wednesdays today and next week at 2:30 p.m.). Be sure to check it out.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, George Fox!

Join our community as we “Stand with Students” in a new way by giving! There are so many opportunities to give that support students. Here are a few ideas!

• The Student Fund: This fund supports scholarships and a number of programs that aid students every day.
• Bruin Community Pantry: The BCP supports students who have limited access to healthy food and educates them on healthy eating habits through cooking demonstrations and educational programming.
• Student Emergency Fund: This fund supports students in need who are experiencing financial hardship.
• Scholarships: 100% of George Fox students receive scholarship aid that enables them to attend George Fox and pursue a life of purpose where God has called them.

To give through a payroll deduction each month, fill out this form. Note: Login using the “Google” button next to the general login. Use your George Fox email.

Questions? Contact Carlee Reed at 503-554-2120 or creed@georgefox.edu

Today, the federal government will be conducting a nationwide test of the emergency alert system, so do not be alarmed when you receive it.

The test messages will be sent to all cell phones, televisions and radios. It is scheduled to begin at about 11:20 a.m. Pacific time.

Read this article to learn more.

The Career and Academic Planning Center will be holding its first career fair of the year on Tuesday, Oct. 10. It will be held in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This career fair is for all students and all majors. A variety of businesses representing various industries will be there to share their internship and employment opportunities with the students. Please encourage your students to attend.

If you have any questions, you may contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Got lunch plans for this Friday, Oct. 6? Cancel them! Instead, order in and use the online-only code VFR-16574 at any Panda Express location in the U.S. to support the George Fox esports program!

Support us and, at the same time, enjoy delicious food. It’s a win-win! Contact Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Do you know of students interested in studying abroad? Encourage them to attend the Center for Study Abroad’s fair today (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Many of our off-campus programs will have representatives present, so students can come by to get information about different programs, countries, and their requirements. We will also be passing out information about the Center for Study Abroad application requirements and due dates.

Questions? Email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.

Are you missing a water bottle, hat, sweatshirt or even airpods? We have a collection of found items here at Campus Public Safety. Please stop by our office at 212 Carlton Way or call 503-554-2090 to see if we have your lost belongings. Claim your lost item before it is donated or recycled!

Join Nationwide’s “Teaching Thursdays,” complimentary educational virtual live sessions designed to increase your knowledge of your retirement benefits and find strategies to improve your financial wellness.

Coming up in October:

Thursday, Oct. 5: Credit, Debt & Budgeting: Learn more about personal finance, debt, and budgeting. Discover small changes that make a big difference regarding your future financial wellness. Presented by: Rochelle Davis

Thursday, Oct. 19: Managing Taxes: Learn how taxes can impact retirement income plans (pre-tax, post-tax and inherited). Presented by: Doug Ewing

Find out more here.

Hello, instructors. Please be aware that unsold textbooks will be going back to their publishers soon. Please urge any students who have not made their purchases yet to please do so. Also, adoptions for spring of 2024 are open now; we are waiting for your selections!

Please contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

George Fox IT is updating some systems used to manage password resets. Due to these changes, the next time you log in to single sign-on (login.georgefox.edu) you may be prompted to add a secondary email address and a security question. This should be a one-time process.

If you have any questions, email Joshua Nauman at jnauman@georgefox.edu.

The Crescent is publishing its first issue of the year tomorrow (Wednesday)! Use this link to sign up to receive it directly in your inbox. If you already signed up to be on our email list last year, you do not need to fill out this form again.

If you want to read The Crescent but don’t want to receive emails, check out our website after 3 p.m. tomorrow.

If you have any students who are interested in the construction industry, encourage them to attend the Fisher Construction info meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Stevens 109. They will be sharing what internships and job opportunities are available. They are particularly interested in engineering students.

Dinner and drinks will be provided. For more information, contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

George Fox employees receive a special discount ($50 off) on a wilderness first aid course that is scheduled for March 2-3, 2024. This is a great course for anyone who likes to spend time outside or plans to work in outdoor or wilderness environments.

If you are interested in reading more details about the course or registering, please click here. If you have questions, contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Come join us in Hoover 250 for Quaker worship tomorrow (Wednesday) between 2:15 and 2:45 p.m. for a time of prayerful waiting on the Lord. Ross McCullough will be hosting.

All are welcome; chapel credit is available. For more information, contact Paul Anderson in Hoover 118 or at panderso@georgefox.edu.

October is National Retirement Security Month. Take a few minutes this month to:

• Use our tools and resources to help you plan for the life you want
• Register for a webinar to learn more about planning
• Chat with a financial professional about your planning options

See what you can do with Nationwide Retirement Plans during National Retirement Security Month at this link.

Questions? Call 1-855-463-4977 or schedule an appointment here.

October is here, which usually means the FAFSA application is launching. However, this year there will be a delay in the opening of the FAFSA application due to some significant changes resulting from the FAFSA Simplification Act.

This act aims to streamline the financial aid application process and make it more user-friendly as well as expand eligibility for federal financial aid for students. In light of these changes, the FAFSA application for the 2024-25 year will not be available until sometime in December.

While no firm date has been set, we are committed to keeping students and families updated about the changes in timeline and process this year. To learn more about FAFSA Simplification and how it may impact our students and families, visit our 2024-25 FAFSA Simplification webpage.

We all can struggle with completing all that is on our to-do lists, whether that’s at home or at work. Creating to-do lists, organizing, prioritizing and celebrating the little wins can really make a difference in our daily lives.

View this helpful guide from Providence’s “Well-Being Watch” for tips on how to truly make your time count as we head into the busy fall season. This resource is available to everyone, not just Providence members!

If you are interested in learning about wellness, consider participating in the FIT Foundations program from the Providence Heart Institute. This family-focused lifestyle training program is designed to help families become their healthiest through a community approach to wellness, fitness, and nutrition education.

Basecamp’s team of experts is here to help guide you through a 12-week on-demand program, where families learn about a health or well-being topic and then complete the weekly activity together. This program is free, open to the public, and self-led, so you can choose the day and time that works best for your family.

The program is launching today (Monday), so register now at this link!

Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students and employees ($25) and community members ($30). We are offering 25-minute massages on Monday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register for a massage using this Google Form.

If you have any questions or need help signing up, email kstewart19@georgefox.edu.

The UREC “Gearage” Sale will take place at the Hadlock Student Center from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25 this semester. We will be selling a variety of fitness, sports, and (primarily) outdoor recreation equipment at discounted prices.

Proceeds from the sale benefit an outdoor recreation scholarship fund for George Fox students, as well as helping to replace rental center equipment at Hadlock.

If you would like to sell items at the sale, or donate other items, please fill out this form. If you have any questions, please contact snofziger20@georgefox.edu.