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Want to learn more about archives? Wednesday, Oct. 11, is #AskAnArchivist Day! It’s a chance for you to ask us any question about who we are and what we do (silly questions are welcome, too).

Join us tomorrow in the Murdock Library between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to view some of the objects we preserve and ask us questions in person. You can also use #AskAnArchivist to submit your questions through our social media.

We look forward to seeing and/or hearing from you!

Mark your calendars: Medicare Open Enrollment starts Friday, Oct. 15! It’s your chance to review or change your prescription drug and health coverage for next year. Get a head start by previewing your 2024 options to see if there’s a better fit for your needs and budget.

You have two main ways to get your Medicare coverage, either Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage (Medicare-approved plans from private companies). It’s important to understand the differences between these two options, so click this link to learn the seven things you should consider when choosing your coverage.

Note: You may be seeing and hearing a lot of information about Medicare plans. Start at Medicare.gov, your official source for unbiased Medicare information, to find the type of coverage that best meets your needs.

Finally, you can review your 2024 plan options here.

There are fresh markdowns on apparel at the Bruin Bookstore! Red-tagged items are 25% off their marked price. Help us make room for new merchandise! In-store items only; does not apply to online sales. We may not have all sizes in all styles.

Are you or someone you know interested in balance and fall risk screening? Doctor of Physical Therapy students are offering a balance testing and fall safety education session. If you are 65 or older, join us at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, in the Medical Sciences Building.

To sign up or ask questions, please contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-551-4174.

The climbing wall’s biggest event is almost here! On Friday, Oct. 20, the climbing wall will be hosting its annual “Rocktober” competition!

This competition is the perfect place for climbers of all levels to come together and celebrate climbing! There will be divisions open for beginners, intermediate, and advanced climbers. Every registration will include a free T-shirt and access to an insane raffle! The Chick-Fil-A truck will also be making an appearance at the event!

Sessions are filling fast, so sign up now on IM Leagues at this link!

Contact Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Brace yourselves for a jaw-dropping showcase of extraordinary talents at Fox Got Talent! The stage is set, the stakes are high. Join us tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Come watch employees and students compete in a talent show you won’t forget, and vote for your favorite act! Who will claim the $500 prize and earn that coveted Golden Buzzer?

Got lunch plans today (Friday)? Cancel them! Instead, order in and use the online-only code 916574 at any Panda Express location in the U.S. to support the George Fox esports program!

Note: Make sure to use the code above, not the code from the previous announcement.

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.

Got any grapes? The Stewards of Sustainability Club does! Our garden has a very large harvest of table grapes this year, but they won’t last on the vine much longer. Come stop by at any time and pick some! Grapes are open to anyone, and there is no limit to how much you can take.

The garden is located near Bauman Auditorium and the Roy Apartments (see this map for specifics). Enjoy!

Hello, George Fox faculty! It’s that time again: Course material adoptions are due by Sunday, Oct. 15. You can adopt via Follett Discover or by emailing 1478mgr@follett.com.

Also, if the texts you want have scratch-off codes in them and that code is important to you, please let us know and we’ll set the book to “new only” in the system. Cheers and thank you!

Feel free to contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join registered dietitian Kayla and chef Tim for a Providence-sponsored virtual event that focuses on how to create a heart-healthy meal you will love. The recipe will be chicken pozole.

This resource is available to everyone, not just Providence members! The webinar will be online on Monday, Oct. 16, at noon.

Sign up and see more information at this link!

As we work with the business community to deepen our relationships and create more opportunities for our students, it is imperative that we make their attendance at our career fairs beneficial.

The more students that show up, the happier these businesses are. Therefore, please encourage your students to attend. Some professors will allow extra credit for attending, and others even make attendance a mandatory assignment. However you choose to promote these events on campus, our business partners will appreciate it.

Our upcoming fair is on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Thank you very much!

Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about the event.

Come support the three-time defending Northwest Conference-champion George Fox men’s tennis team as the Bruins take on UC Santa Cruz tonight (Friday) at 5:45 p.m. at the George Fox Tennis Center. You won’t want to miss it!

The match will feature the following:

• Free Abby’s pizza for fans
• Free admission
• Free George Fox Tennis shirts for the first 20 fans
• George Fox Tennis gear for sale
• Three doubles pro-sets will start first, followed by six singles matches

Contact Jeff Cero at jcero@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Richter Scholar proposals are due at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23. The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research and/or projects that are devised, initiated, and carried out by individual students, with mentorship, guidance, and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research/project opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility. For the purpose of this program, research/project is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool, or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted methods.

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link. All submittals will be electronic.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Come and worship with the School of Theology! Enjoy great fellowship with theology students, staff and faculty next Thursday, Oct. 12, from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. in Canyon Commons 101.

Rather than a traditional worship service, we will have roundtable talks, prayers, and fun! Lunch will be provided; there is no university chapel credit. Anyone and everyone (non-theology students, university employees, etc.) is welcome!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sunggu Yang at syang@georgefox.edu.

Do you like woodworking? Do you have a class project that needs to be built out of wood? The Maker Hub has a comprehensive wood shop (view info at this link) stocked with all the tools and equipment you need for woodworking.

Currently, our wood shop is open these hours:

• Mondays: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 4 to 6 p.m.
• Fridays: 2 to 4:30 p.m.

We have an amazing group of experienced woodworking volunteers who can teach all sorts of woodworking skills and guide you through your project. Please contact Nick Sullivan at nsullivan@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about our wood shop.

With so many weight-management tools and fad diets out there, knowing what will work best for your overall health can be hard.

Join Basecamp this month as they explore what it means to be at a healthy weight and the lifestyle tools you can use to get there. One of the upcoming opportunities is our wellness cooking webinar, “In the Kitchen with Jamie,” on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at noon. This resource is available to everyone, not just Providence members!

Sign up for the webinar at this link!

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the annual Fall Ladies’ Luncheon this Monday, Oct. 9. Ruth Baker will host this come-and-go event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

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!

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.