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Take this eight-minute survey to win one of two $50 Amazon gift cards! We would love your thoughts on mobile carriers for our marketing research project.

Can you participate? Yes, if you:

• Are 18-27 years old
• Have an individual plan or a family plan
• Use AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile

Your input will help us learn what’s important to young adults when choosing a mobile provider. If you have questions, email Laurel Knox at lknox23@georgefox.edu. Thanks so much for your time!

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.

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.

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.

Apply for the OREC apprenticeship for a chance to go on outdoor trips for free and learn what it takes to be a leader! Want a low-stress experience to see if you might like to lead others in God’s incredible creation? The apprenticeship may be for you!

If you’re accepted, next semester you’ll go on four or more OREC trips of your preference, receive professional training, work with a phenomenal team, and earn a $200 stipend on the way! Here is the link to apply. Applications are open until Nov. 13.

If you have questions, contact Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu.

Curious about how you can make a real impact through the church? The Multiplication Conference, happening Nov. 13-15 at George Fox in partnership with Portland Seminary, is your chance to learn how church planting could be part of your journey.

You’ll hear from inspiring speakers like Rick McKinley (founding pastor of Imago Dei), Dave Ferguson (Exponential), President Robin Baker, and Portland Seminary Dean Tammy Dunahoo as they dive into relevant workshops. You’ll also connect with other students and ministry leaders who want to make a difference.

Whether you’re still figuring out your path or already feel called to lead, this conference will help you discover how your unique gifts can bring the gospel to new places. And the best part? Other than food, it’s free for students! Learn more and register to secure your spot here.

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.

Exams can be stressful. Make sure that you take time to focus on feeling your best! Now’s the time to access TimelyCare, which provides 24/7 access to digital self-care tools and resources that can help you re-center in preparation for exams. Don’t forget that TimelyCare is there for you whenever you need it – day or night.

Download the TimelyCare app and register with your school email address to get
started. Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

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.

The Nursing Club is hosting our annual serve trip informational meeting today (Tuesday) in Roberts 203 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Come hear about ways you can serve abroad this summer!

If you have questions, email Payton Walker at pwalker21@georgefox.edu.

If you have been using a personal account in EBSCO databases, please be aware that the platform is moving to SSO authentication. Rather than log in after accessing the platform, researchers will automatically be logged in to an account connected to their George Fox ID.

Researchers that have been using a personal account before this shift may wish to merge their accounts for continued access to saved materials, projects, and alerts. Researchers who have not been logging in to a MyEBSCO account before this change do not need to do anything.

Check out our blog post for more information, connect with a librarian, or email researchhelp@georgefox.edu for assistance.

Sign up to help set up and serve pies to Friendsview residents for Thanksgiving! The event itself will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.

RSVP on Helper Helper by tomorrow (Tuesday) under “Let’s Share Pies! @ Friendsview.” There is a limit of 30 volunteers.

Questions? Email Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu

Daniel Kang and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Nathan Slegers, PhD, professor of mechanical engineering and winner of the 2023-24 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker.

Slegers will speak on “The Art of the Three: How Engineering and Ingenuity is Decoding the Science of Basketball Shooting.” Please join us as he presents his research regarding three metrics he has discovered which identify good shooters. These metrics decode some hidden nuances within the art of the “three,” and provide insights into how to become a better shooter.

The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided.

If you have questions, email lfair@georgefox.edu.

We know writing can be challenging at every stage of your research. Whether you’re drafting a proposal, working on a thesis, or polishing up an article, the Virtual Learning Center (VLC) is here to support you. Our experienced consultants provide feedback on structure, clarity, and flow, helping you sharpen your academic voice and meet your deadlines with confidence.

Book an appointment today and get personalized guidance on your next writing project! To schedule an appointment go to your TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. Don’t wait until the last minute!

Email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Join us this Saturday, Oct. 26, for Bruin Field Day! We welcome youth and adults of all abilities, including all types of intellectual and developmental disability. Our mission is to recognize the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals with these disabilities by promoting physical activity, socialization, and relationship-building within our local community.

Our field games and activities will either be at Stoffer Stadium or the Miller Gymnasium here on campus (depending on the weather). Stay tuned for more information.

We also invite buddies and volunteers who are passionate about supporting and contributing to a fun and successful day for everyone involved. We will need assistance with monitoring games and activities and also buddying up with a participant who may need extra support.

Please contact one of our event coordinators, Shanah Denham (sdenham23@georgefox.edu) or Paul Moeggenberg (pmoeggenberg22@georgefox.edu), with any questions or concerns.