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Here are a few reminders as the Friday, Oct. 20, curriculum proposal deadline draws near:

• Any curricular change intended for the 2024-25 academic year must be submitted by this Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.
• The revised curriculum process now uses one Google Form for all proposal types. Complete the form based on your desired curriculum change type. Once submitted, the proposer will receive an editable Google document to use to engage in conversation with various stakeholders and the Enterprise Curriculum Committee.
• Complete proposals (for any curricular change) should be emailed to curriculum@georgefox.edu.
• The Enterprise Curriculum Committee will do everything possible to review proposals submitted by Oct. 20, 2023, for submission to the registrar’s office by Dec. 11, 2023.
• Proposals will be considered in the order they are received.

Questions about the curriculum change process can be emailed to curriculum@georgefox.edu.

Buy dinner at Mod Pizza in Newberg (4105 E. Crestview Dr.) anytime tomorrow (Wednesday) to support the George Fox physical therapy program’s medical service trip to Uganda!

Twenty-five percent of your purchase will be donated to our cause, so stop by and mention to your cashier that you want to support our cause. We appreciate your support!

Get ready to embrace the spirit of trick or treating with our “Well-being Boo Bash” employee adventure, brought to you by the George Fox University Wellness Committee!

We’re taking the excitement of the season and adding a dash of well-being to create an unforgettable experience. Administrative assistants, please sign up your department today at this link, and do so by Wednesday, Oct. 18.

After your department has been signed up, everyone interested in your department who wishes to participate in the bingo game should fill it out between Oct. 23-27. Finally, all bingo game participants will submit their cards to enter a raffle for prizes.

Here are the details:

When: Oct. 23-27

Objective: Discover how each department contributes to individual well-being and meet other employees in their offices as you earn sweet treats and spread the spirit of fun and connection!

Get your walking steps in as you make your way around the Newberg campus and Medical Science Building (previously Werth Building) all week, and the Portland Center on Thursday.

The Game: We will use a bingo card with a delicious twist. Each bingo card square represents a department committed to participating in the game. The College of Business will have (plastic) axe-throwing for stress relief, and biology will have a community art project you can join as examples.

Think of your own unique well-being tradition or tip to share with the community. The bingo cards will be released in The Daily Bruin on Monday, Oct. 23.

The Magic Line: On the far-right column, there’s a magic line. Completing this line by visiting specific, physically distanced departments will earn you a double entry into the prize drawing.

Portland Center Spotlight: The Portland Center will be best to visit on Thursday.

Prize Bonanza: At the end of the adventure, we’re holding a grand prize drawing for all participants. The more lines you complete, the more chances you have to win fantastic prizes that will make you smile with delight!

Early Bird Treats: Be among the first 10 departments to sign up for “Well-being Boo Bash,” and you’ll receive a $30 allowance for treats to make your department’s station even more exciting and enticing! Sign up today here, and please sign up by Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Don’t miss out on the adventure of the year! Get ready to trick or treat your way to well-being with our “Well-being Boo Bash.”

– The George Fox University Wellness Committee

President Robin Baker invites you to hear from American Civil War historian and author Dr. Allen C. Guelzo tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons. He will give a free lecture entitled, “Why Do We Remember the Civil War?”

Dr. Guelzo  is one of our nation’s most accomplished Civil War historians, and one of the country’s foremost Lincoln scholars. He is a New York Times best-selling author and one of Power Line’s “100 Top Professors in America.”

He serves as senior research scholar in the Council of the Humanities and director of the Initiative on Politics and Statesmanship in the James Madison Program at Princeton University.

The city of Newberg will be testing large water meters on campus this week. During the test, which may last 15 to 30 minutes, your water flow may be reduced or shut off completely.

Here is the testing schedule:

• Tuesday, Oct. 17: Roberts Center, 11 a.m.; Hobson/Macy/Sutton, 1 p.m.;  Morse Field, 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 18: Brougher, Lemmons, EHS and Hoover, 7 a.m.; Ross, 9 a.m.; Wheeler, 1 p.m.

Thank you for your patience.

Looking for a fun and energetic fitness class? Join ¡Baila! for our weekly Latin dance classes featuring an array of Latin styles and music!

Our instructor guides individuals of all skill levels, enhancing coordination and stamina. Immerse yourself in Latin culture through the power of dance and enjoy a fusion of fitness and fun, transforming exercise into a vibrant celebration.

We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center. Come join us! Feel free to contact Eden Del Valle at edelvalle21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Greetings all! Contrary to what was announced yesterday, the Bruin Store will indeed be open today (Friday) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sorry for any confusion. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to swing by to get your George Fox swag!

The third season of George Fox Talks, a podcast and video series by George Fox Digital, launches Tuesday, Oct. 17!

This season will feature special guest Sho Baraka, award-winning artist, writer and speaker, along with returning hosts David Martinez and Jay Miller – and many other familiar voices from George Fox University. Get ready by subscribing on your favorite platform!

Subscribe to George Fox Talks on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart, or sign up to receive weekly emails at georgefox.edu/talks.

Richter Scholar proposals are due Monday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. 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.

Midterm grades provide an accurate picture of your academic progress so far this semester. Professors will be entering midterm grades between Oct. 14 and Oct. 18.

The last day to withdraw from a class in which you may be struggling without a graded responsibility is Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. If you withdraw from a class, your transcript will show a “W.” If you do not withdraw and receive an F in the course, your GPA will suffer.

To check your grades in Canvas, log in to the Dashboard. On the right-hand side of the screen is a button titled “VIEW GRADES”. Here is a link to your Canvas Dashboard. If your professor has not yet given you a midterm grade, please contact them right away to find out where you stand in that course and have a conversation about your progress in the course.

Information regarding withdrawing from a class can be found here.

Students who received a D or an F on their midterms should contact their CAP coach as soon as possible to discuss the consequences of withdrawing from a class. If a student withdraws from a class, they should also contact their CAP coach to discuss their class schedule for future semesters. Follow this link to contact CAP coaches.

Academic resources for students are easily accessible on campus:

• Services for Tutoring
• Academic Resource Center

Students who fail all of their classes may have their financial aid package affected. If you have federal financial aid and are not passing any classes, please contact your student accounts advisor immediately.

If have any questions or need assistance, please contact studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Please make time to attend the all-employee lunch and meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 11:30 a.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103. Enjoy a complimentary lunch followed by our monthly all-employee meeting at noon.

If you are unable to attend in person, you may join the meeting on Zoom. Here is the Zoom link.

Hadlock Student Center’s hours will NOT be modified for the mid-semester break tomorrow (Friday). This weekend, our hours will be:

• Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday: 2 to 10 p.m.

Any event cancellations will be communicated to those signed up via email.

Join us at noon today (Thursday) for a virtual lunch-and-learn experience focused on the Willamette Dental plan. Join the meeting with this link.

Discover the intricacies of our Willamette Dental comprehensive benefits package, including insights into orthodontia treatments, guidance on locating offices and specialty locations, and much more. We will have a dedicated time for Q&A after the presentation. Prioritize your well-being today!

Hungry for a move of God in our time? Longing to see the love of Christ transform our communities? The George Fox Fellowship of Christian Athletes is inviting the George Fox community, local churches, and all surrounding FCA huddles to join us as we “Rally for Revival”!

We will be gathering in Bauman Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. for a time of prayer, worship, testimonies, and repentance as we pursue revival in our time and within our communities. Join us and bring as many people as you can with you!

If you have any questions, contact Alvin Lai at alai20@georgefox.edu.

Our Sources of Strength training with licensed state trainers will be on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Roberts 117. This is a fun, engaging training focused on the goals and methods for upstream, positive, strengths-based suicide prevention. Everybody is welcome to join!

We will be providing lunch to all who RSVP to this form by Wednesday, Oct. 18.

If you have any questions, contact Sara Thudium at sthudium21@georgefox.edu.

Find how you fit in God’s plan to reach the world! Come to Stevens 201 at 12:30 p.m. today (Thursday) to meet author, architect and mission leader Gary MacPhee of Engineering Ministries International as he introduces his new book, If You Must Stay. Cookies will be provided!

If you have any questions, please email Randy Larsen at rlarsen@georgefox.edu.

Update: Please note that the Bruin Store will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. An announcement yesterday stated it would be open. We will resume our regular hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) on Monday. Enjoy your holiday!

Newberg campus offices will be closed this Friday, Oct. 13, 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 be open for regular hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on Friday.

Hey folks, join us today for Quaker worship, a time of attentive waiting upon the Present Christ, and responding in prayerful faithfulness. Jay Miller will host our meeting in Hoover 250 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Chapel credit is available.

For more information, contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

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, and movies to watch. Be sure to check it out.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, George Fox!