The Daily Bruin

Our soup shelf is empty, and we need you to help us fill it with a variety of soups.

Please drop off your donations at the Bruin Community Pantry in Roberts 109 during the hours of operation or deliver them to Student Life in Hadlock whenever it’s convenient for you between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Food bank hours of operation:

• Mondays – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays – 12:30 to 6 p.m.
• Wednesdays – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5:30 p.m.
• Thursdays – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Fridays – 8 to 9:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

The 750 students who utilize the food bank each month appreciate your help!

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Join University Recreation for Glow Climb Night, a glow-in-the-dark, after-hours rock-climbing event that runs from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, in Hadlock Student Center.

We’ll provide glow sticks, black lights and a fun lounge where you can hang out and play games with friends and the George Fox Climbing Club. All George Fox students and employees are invited to attend. The event is free.

Be sure to wear your Rocktoberfest competition T-shirt if you want to glow! Sign up for a one-hour session to climb and/or just hang out with us at the climbing wall.

Details and registration can be found here. Have questions? Contact Julia Bedell at jbedell20@georgefox.edu.

Looking for help with brainstorming for your next project? Need help with your partially drafted paper? Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Want to get on top of things before finals?

Make an appointment with the Portland Writing Center for writing and general academic support. Meetings might include reviewing the assignment, discussing citation styles or talking through the paragraphs of your paper.

All of our appointments are free, one-hour Zoom or asynchronous consultations.

You can schedule these appointments online or by email (wc@georgefox.edu).

Questions? Email Hannah Jackson at hjackson@georgefox.edu.

Note: We are not a private editing service.

Safety is a priority for many students and staff at George Fox, but are you really prepared to respond to a medical emergency? Do you and your peers have the equipment and training you need?

To find this out, students at George Fox are conducting a short survey aimed at gauging the need for medical kits and training.

If you have any questions, contact Nicholas Matichuk (nmatichuk20@georgefox.edu).

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.

Our group is designing a travel app for our Principles of Marketing 260 final project. In contrast with traditional travel websites, we are looking to create a convenient and fun app environment where users can quickly look through local experiences and find “hidden gems” to visit.

Whether it’s restaurants, viewpoints or historical locations, we are looking to create a comprehensive database of quality experiences for our users. Please fill out this survey to help us understand our audience’s preferences and needs.

Thank you! Contact Anika Perry (perrya20@georgefox.edu) with questions.

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.

Help the volleyball team assist our community by donating new or gently used hats and gloves at our home match at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, against Willamette.

We are seeking donations for ages 0-18. The drive is being done in partnership with Safe Families for Children, a faith-based community services movement that serves vulnerable, isolated families in crisis.

Email Kassandra Staton at kstaton20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

As a part of our marketing class, we are surveying people about their interest levels in our product. The product is a rechargeable electric toothbrush made from recycled plastics. The heads of the toothbrushes are new, but made from recyclable materials.

Please take our survey if you would like a chance to win a $15 Dutch Bros gift card. We are hoping your answers will help shape some of the intangibles before we submit our product. Thank you all for your help.

Please contact Dylan Quist-Knopf (dquistknopf20@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

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.

Join us for Contemplative Worship after the manner of Friends today (Thursday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 104. Spiritual life credit is available for students, and all are welcome.

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

We are gathering information based on the desire for self-defense products in today’s society. When you have time, please fill out this survey to assist our marketing project for crafting the Guardian Self Defense Keychain.

Your feedback is highly regarded and contributes to the design of our product. Thank you!

Contact Eryka Naploeon (enapoleon20@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

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.

University Recreation is offering two spring break trips for students this coming March! The Arizona Adventure Road Trip will visit iconic locations such as the Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Sedona.

The “Mighty Five” Road Trip will be touring the five National Parks in Utah: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion.

Both trip groups will be camping and hiking along their route. These spring break experiences promise to be the adventure of a lifetime! Interested in learning more? Go to this link for details on the trip and to register for an information session.

Have questions? Please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The weather looks to be clear and sunny for most of the weekend! Join University Recreation for a hike on Kings Mountain in the coastal range of Oregon!

At only an hour from campus, Kings Mountain is also an amazing place to get away and experience nature on an afternoon or weekend. The views will be well worth the challenge, and this hike is a wonderful chance to explore Oregon and meet other students! The hike will be on Sunday, Oct. 31, from 12:30 to 6 p.m.

Register by going here.

Questions? Email AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

We are giving away more than $2,000 worth of door prizes and awards at the Rocktoberfest Climbing Competition this Friday, Oct. 29! All students and employees are welcome to participate, and many of these prizes are randomly chosen as door prizes from among all the competitors (not just awards for the top climbers).

The cost of the competition is $10, which covers the cost of a T-shirt for each competitor. However, there are five spots available for students that need financial assistance. Please register for a time slot by going here. If you would like to request one of the sponsored slots, please contact Moriah Clock at mclock20@georgefox.edu.

We are thankful for our many generous donors and sponsors, including the following: Black Diamond, Metolius, The Circuit Bouldering Gym, Planet Granite, Deuter, Friction Labs, College Outside, Entre Prises USA, Chapters Coffee, Miss Hannah’s Gourmet Popcorn, and the Grocery Outlet.

If you have any questions, contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Please take our survey on customizable backpacks to help us with a marketing project!

If you have questions, contact Anna Parrott at aparrott18@georgefox.edu. 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.

New outdoor recreation (OREC) trips are now available for registration. This includes trips and workshops through the rest of the semester. Activities feature slacklining, mountain biking, hiking, longboarding, adventure travel, and other fun workshops!

These trips are planned and facilitated by a highly trained and certified group of student instructors. OREC trips and activities are open to any and all George Fox students. You do not need to be a member of any club or organization, nor do you have to have any prior outdoor recreation experience.

These are great opportunities to learn new skills, try new things, and meet other students. We highly encourage you to register and be a part of any of these outings and workshops that work for your schedule.

Details and registration can be found here. Have questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

University Recreation is hosting BIPOC climb nights and women’s climb nights at the Hadlock Student Center throughout the fall semester. The next BIPOC climb night is tonight (Tuesday) from 7 to 10 p.m.

The BIPOC climb nights are for any members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community and allies! Join us for climbing, community, conversation, and fun. Everyone is invited! After tonight, our next climb night will be Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 7 to 10 p.m.

If you have questions about the BIPOC Climb Nights, please email Austin Shirazi at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

Join us for our “Spooky Soiree” in the Maker Hub from 7 to 10 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 30! It will be a fun evening of activities, including pumpkin laser cutting, pumpkin painting, festival games, and a photo booth!

Come dressed in your best costume to compete in a costume competition with a university-renowned panel of judges that you all know and love. Costume contest judging is from 8 to 9 p.m., followed by a dance party.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Students, employees and families are welcome.

Questions? Contact Emily Erickson at eerickson18@georgefox.edu.

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 and receive free stress management advice!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students ($15), employees and community members ($20). We are offering a 25-minute massage on Friday, Nov. 5, from 8 to 11 a.m. in the new Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).

We will be taking all the current precautions related to the delivery of healthcare during COVID-19. All proceeds will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome. You can register here.

Questions? Contact Desiray Anderson (danderson20@georgefox.edu).

Join University Recreation for a glow-in-the-dark, after-hours rock-climbing night on Saturday, Oct. 30, to try out all the new competition routes that debuted on Friday, the day before. We’ll be going from 9 to 11 p.m.

We’ll have glow sticks, black lights, and offer a fun lounge where you can hang out and play games with friends and the George Fox Climbing Club. All George Fox students and employees are invited to attend!

Be sure to wear your “Rocktoberfest” competition T-shirt if you want to glow! Sign up for a one-hour session to climb and/or just hang out with us at the climbing wall.

Details and registration can be found here. Have questions? Contact Julia Bedell at jbedell20@georgefox.edu.

I am doing a review of the vegetarian/vegan food at the Bon for my Professional Writing class. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, please fill out this short survey!

Send any questions to Emmalee Johnson at ejohnson20@georgefox.edu.

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.

Come on out to tomorrow’s home football game to get in the spooky spirit! Activities at the game will include a pre-game “trunk-or-treat” tailgate (trick-or-treating car to car), a crowd-wide costume contest, a spooky photo booth, and the opportunity to participate in the halftime field goal contest.

Wear your best costume and come get some candy and cheer on our Bruins! Kickoff is at 1 p.m., but be sure to come early to participate in our parking lot activities!

Questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.