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The Department of Education and the federal government have announced a student loan debt relief plan for federally held loans that were disbursed onto your account before June 30, 2022. This means that you may be able to receive up to $10,000 or $20,000 in debt relief depending on income and if you received a Pell Grant.

The application for this forgiveness is now live at studentaid.gov. The application takes five minutes to complete and does not require you to upload any additional documentation at the time of submission. You are encouraged to apply before Nov. 15 if you want to see your balance shrink before the end of the payment pause in January.

Who Qualifies?

• Loans that qualify would include Stafford, Grad PLUS, and Parent PLUS loans.
• Individuals who made less than $125,000 in 2021 or 2020
• Families that made less than $250,000 in 2021 or 2020

*If you are a dependent student, the income limit will be based on your parent’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). To find the AGI, you will need to look at the 1040 tax return, line 11.

For more information regarding this debt relief plan, please visit the FAQ page at studentaid.gov.

George Fox will be participating across the campus in The Great Oregon ShakeOut 2022. This is our opportunity to practice how to be safer during big earthquakes.

At 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, take a moment to drop, cover, and hold on. Before the event, check out this student resource guide.

Contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please help the Marketing 260 (Principles of Marketing) undergraduate students with a project by filling out our survey.

We are seeking your input on our subscription tea service. Thanks for your feedback! Contact McKenna Skinner at kskinner21@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.

Save the date for our “Report, Support, Prevent: Sexual Misconduct Prevention Refresher Training” session, sponsored by Student Belonging and Equity, in partnership with Yamhill County Crime Victim Services.

Over the past few weeks, the George Fox community has learned and spoken about relationships, boundaries and sexual misconduct. We would like to take this conversation to the next level.

Join us at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, in the Canyon Commons banquet rooms to hear Sarah Grabner, crime victim services supervisor of the Yamhill County DA’s office, to help further understand how to respond and care for our community. Joining her will be her emotional support dog, Marybeth. Wendy Brown-Lindsay (a George Fox campus advocate) will also be sharing.

One elective spiritual life credit is available for students who attend.

For more information, contact Katrina Johnson at katrinaj@georgefox.edu.

Hello! We are a group of college students seeking to provide affordable meal plans to college students. Through this program, we hope we’ll be able to provide people with healthy recipes that will be tailored to their lifestyles as well as the prices and locations of the ingredients.

We are seeking feedback from college students of all demographics about how we can best go about this project. If you are interested in the idea or would like your voice to be heard, we would love to hear what you have to say via our survey!

Contact Aidan Randall at arandall21@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.

We are a group of business statistics students assigned with the task of analyzing the expected salary of George Fox university students. Below is the survey we have created to aid in the research and provide a more accurate representation of what the students here at George Fox expect to make after graduation.

Please help us with our research by completing this survey. Contact Samantha Gordon at sgordon21@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.

Shop the Bruin Store this week (Oct. 17-21) to get 20% off all Champion-brand apparel, including hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, tees and more. Stock up for the chilly weather ahead. The offer is valid both in the store and online.

Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Fall 2022 Faculty Lecture featuring professor Sunggu Yang tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Yang, associate professor of theology and Christian ministries and recipient of the 2021-22 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, will present his research on “The Future of the Church: Predictions and Practical Imaginations for Today.”

What will the future of the church look like? What ought to happen now in the church for its future thriving? Please join us for an engaging lecture as we learn about how to do the church in today’s challenging, yet opportunity-full world.

For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

The Career and Academic Planning Center is hosting a free photobooth for LinkedIn profile headshots on the first Monday of every month starting Monday, Nov. 7. The booth will be available from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 2 to 4 p.m.

Pictures will be taken in the CAP Center inside Stevens and will be emailed to students the following day. 

For more information, contact Abby Lederer at alederer20@georgefox.edu.

The Career and Academic Planning Center is hosting two career fairs this month! The first one will be in person on Tuesday, Oct. 18, in Canyon Commons from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the second will be virtual on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can register for the virtual fair on Handshake.

For more information or if you have any questions, visit the CAP Center in the Stevens Center.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fight in a large-scale medieval fantasy style battle? Come join the Fencing and Critical Hit Clubs for their Live Action Role Play (LARP) Day to find out!

The battle will commence today (Friday) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on the basketball court in Hadlock! All students and faculty are welcome to come and join in the fun.

What is LARP? It is a battle with foam-padded melee weaponry, set to a story line. 

Choose a side: Will you fight for glory and honor with the Fencing Club, or defend what is rightfully yours with the Critical Hit Club? Costumes are encouraged, and personal foam weapons are allowed. However, they will be subject to pre-approval.

Interested in participating? Fill this form RSVP. For more information, contact Brody Lee at blee20@georgefox.edu.

Today is the day! The Comic Book Club meets tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207. The theme for this week is “Marvel Part 1!” Tonight will be everything Marvel; we’ll contrast the MCU and the comics, who is the best Chris, and so much more.

Comic Book Club is a good way to unwind from a busy week and get to know fellow students. Don’t know anything about comics? Don’t worry! Members vary in a variety of knowledge and commitment to different fandoms. Snacks are provided. We hope to see you there!

Contact Maggie Hartley at mhartley20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join University Recreation for a hike up Kings Mountain this Sunday, Oct. 16! All transportation and guiding will be provided, and the cost of the trip is only $15 per person. There are scholarships available!

This hike is rated moderate. It’s a great opportunity to get to know other George Fox students. Go here to register and also to check out what other trips are available.

Have questions? Reach out to jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

Swing by tonight’s 7 p.m. volleyball match against Pacific to donate to a worthy cause! We will have boxes set up to donate items such as gift cards, backpacks, school supplies, card games, etc. to the Safe Families for Children organization.

If you have any questions, reach out to Bailey LeBreton at blebreton19@georgefox.edu.

As part of the sabbatical process, we invite former sabbatical recipients to share about their time away from the classroom. This academic year, we will have one brown bag session per semester, with the first scheduled for this Monday, Oct. 17, at 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250.

Come hear from Muh Bi Lin (social work) and Chris Koch (psychology) as they share about their work. Attendees are invited to bring their curiosity and their lunch. The AAO will provide snacks and beverages.

For more information, reach out to Andrea Scott at scotta@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University Theatre is pleased to announce that its production of Oliver! opens on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium are scheduled as follows:

• Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 27-29, at 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 3-5, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m.

You can read the synopsis and purchase tickets here. Tickets are also available by calling the performing arts box office at 503-554-2670.

Special Ticket Options for Students, Faculty and Staff
Students are entitled to one free ticket in your own name for each of our Thursday night performances only. Please use your George Fox email to obtain your ticket.

George Fox faculty and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the run of the show. Both options may be selected when you purchase or select your tickets in our online ticketing system. Please use your George Fox email address when ordering.

For details or assistance, email Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2670.

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 midterms?

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 body paragraphs of your paper. All of our appointments are free, 50-minute Zoom or asynchronous consultations.

To schedule an appointment, download the Penji app in the Apple or Google Play stores (the icon is a blue penguin). You can also schedule an appointment through our website or clicking on the Penji icon at the bottom left corner of your Canvas course menu. We have step-by-step instructions on our website, or by email. Follow us on Instagram at gfupwc!!

Questions? Email Hannah Jackson hjackson@georgefox.edu, or the Writing Center at wc@georgefox.edu.

The Rocktober Roundup climbing competition is finally coming on Friday, Oct. 21, in Hadlock!

This cowboy disco-themed competition is set to be our most exciting event yet! The event offers categories for all people and all skill levels, divided into self-determined categories of beginner, intermediate and advanced.

There is a place for everyone in this competition, and no experience is necessary. Join us at the Roundup for food, games, and some friendly competition!

There will be tons of amazing raffle prizes, caffeine and the Chick-Fil-A truck. Come dressed in your best cowboy disco outfit! Registration is $15, which includes an exclusive T-shirt and access to the raffle. Sign up online here.

If you have any questions, email our manager, Nate Freeman, at nfreeman19@georgefox.edu.

Save the date for our “Report, Support, Prevent: Sexual Misconduct Prevention Refresher Training” session, sponsored by Student Belonging and Equity, in partnership with Yamhill County Crime Victim Services.

Over the past few weeks, the George Fox community has learned and spoken about relationships, boundaries and sexual misconduct. We would like to take this conversation to the next level.

Join us at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, in the Canyon Commons banquet rooms to hear Sarah Grabner, crime victim services supervisor of the Yamhill County DA’s office, to help further understand how to respond and care for our community. Joining her will be her emotional support dog, Marybeth.

One elective spiritual life credit is available for students who attend. For more information, contact Katrina Johnson at katrinaj@georgefox.edu.

Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Fall 2022 Faculty Lecture featuring professor Sunggu Yang on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Yang, associate professor of theology and Christian ministries and recipient of the 2021-22 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, will present his research on “The Future of the Church: Predictions and Practical Imaginations for Today.”

What will the future of the church look like? What ought to happen now in the church for its future thriving? Please join us for an engaging lecture as we learn about how to do the church in today’s challenging, yet opportunity-full world.

For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.