The Daily Bruin

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 5 to 9 p.m., Chipotle will be hosting a fundraiser to support our Doctor of Physical Therapy’s service trip to Uganda! There are multiple ways to get your order to support the cause:

• Tell the person at the register you are there to support the George Fox DPT trip to Uganda
• Order for pickup online using the code EXC4LTL.

If you use one of these avenues, Chipotle will donate 25% of your sale to our trip! Please tell people in the area that you know, because every order helps!

A George Fox student author has released a short self-help devotional as part of a psychology writing project. He is looking for 10 students willing to read it and provide optional feedback. Free digital copies are available.

If you’re interested, please fill out this short form. Responses needed by Monday, Dec. 8, at 11:59 p.m.

Do you long for time and space to be still and experience Christ’s presence with others? All are welcome to join Quaker worship in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday). Elective chapel credit is available for students.

Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Need a study break? The DAS office invites you to come pick up hot chocolate today (Wednesday) in the Murdock Library anytime between 4 and 5:30 p.m.

Are you interested in pursuing independent study or research this summer? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student projects and research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student scholars, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

If you are interested in participating, connect with a faculty mentor now to consult with them on your proposal application. Please review the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements and review criteria at georgefox.edu/academics/richter.

The submission deadline is Jan. 26, 2026. All applications must be submitted through our Google Form. The link to the form will be activated on the website when the spring semester begins.

For more information, contact Hannah Greene at hgreene@georgefox.edu.

Now that December is here, it’s time to start celebrating Christmas! To commemorate the occasion, the marketing communications department has created a special webpage – complete with information about this week’s Christmas-related events, reflections on the significance of the holiday, and videos that capture the spirit of the season.

Be sure to check it out!

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer! In the spirit of the season, we’re holding a Bruin Pantry Drive at this week’s annual Christmas Extravaganza.

While we are grateful for any donation, the pantry is currently running low on several essential items that keep our students nourished. Please consider bringing one or more of the following to the Extravaganza:

• Shelf-stable milk and alternative milk products
• Gluten-free and dairy-free items
• Ramen
• Boxes of cold cereal
• Canned protein and any kind of canned meals
• Cooking and baking essentials like spices, baking soda/power, etc.
• Individual snacks

Drop off any donation at the Pantry Drive booth at Thursday’s Christmas Extravaganza and receive an extra festive treat! Thank you for making the Bruin community stronger this Christmas season!

The annual campus-wide Christmas Extravaganza is taking place this Thursday, Dec. 4, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. All staff and faculty are invited, and families are welcome!

A Christmas tree-lighting service with carols and Scripture reading will be held inside the chapel from 4:30 to 5 p.m. A countdown to light the Christmas tree outside the chapel will follow the service.

The extravaganza begins at 5 p.m. with seasonal activities for the whole family, including “Santa’s Workshop” in the Maker Hub, horse-drawn carriage rides, music performances in the chapel, festive treats and more!

Help spread health and wellness across the globe by supporting students and faculty from the university’s School of Physical Therapy as we travel to Uganda, Africa, this May.

We will be partnering with local leaders and advocacy groups to provide training, education and instruction in the treatment and management of children/people in need of physical therapy, working with patients in rural communities.

So, grab your friends and sign up for the 2025 Christmas Jingle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m.! The run will be around the George Fox campus, starting in Stoffer Stadium. Come join us dressed in your holiday cheer!

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. This includes a free T-shirt! Sign up at this link. All proceeds will go toward our trip.

Questions? Contact Carleigh DeLapp at cdelapp20@georgefox.edu.

This is a friendly reminder that all Bruin Bookstore rentals are due on Friday, Dec. 12. If you have any questions, please email Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Our senior kinesiology majors will be presenting their research from 12:45 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in Roberts 117. If you are interested in what the kinesiology program has to offer, or are curious about the major, this is a great time to meet professors, students and alumni. Following the presentations we will have light snacks and community time.

Some study topics include:

• Barriers to Exercise in the Newberg Area
• Ruckings’ Effect on Running Performance
• Weight Training vs. Running Effects on Body Composition

Would you like to sell your art at the Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Hangout on Thursday, Dec. 4? It only costs $10 to rent a table to sell your art to students, staff and the local community.

This year, Holiday Hangout is combining with the Christmas Extravaganza, which will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, carriage rides and lots of other fun activities. The art market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work. This event is attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic.

Fill out this form to rent a table.

Do you want your student employment paycheck to be deposited in your bank account automatically on payday? Come by the People and Culture office to sign up for direct deposit before you leave for Christmas break!

Fill out this form and bring either a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank with your name, account number, and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking websites. If you can’t make it into our office, you can sign up using our Paperwork Drop Box.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, remember that your paycheck will be in the mailroom unless you have put in a request with Mail Services to have your mail forwarded. Be sure to update your mailing address in MyGeorgeFox under the Profile tile if this is the case.

Questions? Contact our payroll team at payroll@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to join us for a Graduate Research Symposium featuring Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) students this Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Come hear students present their research in a symposium-style doctoral defense.

The DMSc program was created in response to the growing need for healthcare leaders, especially in rural, underserved, and international communities. Our students’ work is rooted in service and leadership, with special emphasis on global health and humanitarian initiatives. As part of their coursework, they participated in a service trip to Costa Rica and the greater Pacific Northwest.

We invite you to attend, learn about their exciting research, ask questions, and engage with our students. We look forward to seeing you there!

Contact CJ Lobato at clobato@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Swing by the Bruin Bookstore or visit us online to take advantage of our Cyber Monday 30% off sale! Come by the store between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. – or visit our online site 24/7 – to save 30% on your favorite Bruin gear!

Please note the change of hours at the Hadlock Student Center over the Thanksgiving holiday:

• Today (Wednesday): 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tomorrow (Thursday) through Saturday, Nov. 29: Closed
• Sunday, Nov. 30: 2 to 10 p.m.

We will have normal hours through tomorrow’s (Wednesday’s) lunch in the main dining room. Tomorrow’s dinner service will close early at 6 p.m. If you ordered meals for the break, please pick them up before 5 p.m.

Bridge Cafe and Maker’s Market: Closing early tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.

Holiday closure: All locations will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28.

Weekend re-opening: We will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 29, for brunch and dinner, operating with shortened hours.

For the most up-to-date schedule, please check our Instagram or visit georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

The Department of Art and Design is launching its sixth photo contest to remember John Bennett. John impacted our community for nearly 15 years until his passing in 2017.

If you are a current or former student of George Fox, submit your best “It’s All About the Light” photograph via this link.

The contest will close on Monday, Dec. 1. This year, three winners will receive gift certificates for ThinkTank camera bags.

Contact Adam Long at along@georgefox.edu for more information.

The university community is invited to a special worship chapel this morning (Tuesday) in Bauman Auditorium. Our worship ensemble and choir will be performing from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. Please join us!

All are welcome, and it’s a great way to get some chapel credit toward the end of the year.

For the month of November, the George Fox chapter of the Network of Enlightened Women is hosting a fundraiser for With Love Oregon. This nonprofit provides resources for families with foster or adopted children.

Please consider donating toys or making a financial donation. If you’re interested in contributing, reach out to Zoe Fortner at zfortner24@georgefox.edu.