The Daily Bruin

The Department of Biological and Molecular Sciences invites you to the 14th annual Dalton Lecture this Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

This year’s lecture features Dr. Thomas Rizzo speaking on “Molecular Asymmetry and the Enigma of Life’s Origins.” Dr. Rizzo will also give a science lecture that day at 3:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Both lectures are open to the public and free of charge. Chapel credit will be given at the evening event. More details are available here.

Newberg campus offices will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open.

The Bruin Store will also be closed on Friday.

The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours for the mid-semester break:

• Friday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8 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.

Bon Appetit will have adjusted hours for the mid-semester break on Friday, Oct. 10.

• The Maker’s Market will be closed.
• The Bridge Cafe will be open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• In Canyon Commons, we will be opening breakfast at 8 a.m.

All other hours for the weekend will remain the same.

Please visit georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for the most up-to-date hours.

In case you missed our recent IT security announcement, we’re answering the most important questions about the upcoming changes to your George Fox account login.

Q: What is happening to my login? A: We are retiring SMS (text message) and phone call verification methods. Soon, you will no longer be able to use a text message code to log in.

Q: Why is this change being made? A: Text message-based authentication is vulnerable to modern cyberattacks. This change is essential to better protect your account and university data.

Q: What do I need to do? A: You must set up the Okta Verify mobile app as your primary method for multi-factor authentication (MFA). This will allow you to approve logins securely from your smartphone or tablet.

Q: What if I don’t switch in time? A: You will experience an interruption to your login, and you will need to contact the Service Desk by phone for assistance. Please act now to avoid this!

Q: I already use Okta Verify or Google Authenticator. Do I need to do anything? A: Nope! You are all set, and no action is required.

Need help getting started? The IT Service Desk is here for you! Contact them at 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

AirPods Pro 2 are going on sale at the Bruin Bookstore for one day only, tomorrow (Wednesday). Get $50 off the original retail price in-store or online while supplies last!

Don’t let distance be a barrier to your academic goals. The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) offers online appointments (Zoom or asynchronous) for writing consultations and academic coaching. Whether you need feedback on an assignment or a strategy session about time management, the VLC is ready to help you conquer your academic challenges.

If you have questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Stand with several George Fox social work students and community advocates at the Newberg flagpole this Thursday, Oct. 9, at 4 p.m. as we rally with Henderson House Advocacy Centers to raise our voices against domestic violence.

Bring signs, friends and a smile. We’d love to have you!

Feel free to reach out to Emma Jablonski at ejablonski22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Doctor of Physical Therapy students are seeking participants for a research study, “Upper Extremity Role During a Floor Transfer in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.” We are interested in how older adults use their arms to get up from the floor.

To participate, you must:

• Be at least 50 years of age
• Live independently or in an assisted living facility
• Be able to walk independently at least 15 feet with or without an assistive device
• Take a cognitive test
• Be willing to attempt to get up from the floor multiple times with and without using your arms

In order to participate, you must not have a diagnosis of a neurological condition or a current illness or health issue that would make performing study activities unsafe.

If you’re interested in participating and meet the above criteria, you will come to the university’s Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where we’ll ask you to sign an informed consent form, answer questions on a questionnaire, perform a short mental status examination, and have your vitals (blood pressure and heart rate) taken. Depending on the results of these assessments, you may or may not be eligible for the study.

If you’re eligible, you will continue the single testing session that will last up to approximately one hour. During this session you will be asked to answer additional questions and get up from the floor multiple times, first without using your arms and then using one of your arms.

We may ask you to change into clothing necessary for the study if you are not already dressed in spandex shorts or leggings, a sleeveless shirt, athletic shoes that do not cover the ankles, and short socks.

You will not be paid for being in this study or reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to/from the George Fox campus.

You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.

If interested in participating, schedule an appointment for testing by calling 503-554-2463 or emailing Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Bookstore will be closed this Friday, Oct. 10,  for the mid-semester holiday. There is also a mid-semester Champion sale for 25% off Champion-brand clothing, online and in-store, Oct. 9-16. Clearance is on sale now for 50% off.

Women are sorely under-researched and underrepresented in exercise science literature, and we’re hoping to change that!

As kinesiology seniors, we have designed a six-week program called “Muscles or Miles,” in which females 18 to 35 will be randomly assigned exercise groups in order to determine whether resistance training or cardiovascular training is more effective for changing body composition short term.

The overall goal of the study is to empower more women to exercise by making it less intimidating. If you are interested in participating in this study, please reach out to Olivia Coleman at ocoleman22@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

The George Fox theatre department invites you to see its fall 2025 production, Havurah, presented through the Big Bridge Theatre Consortium.

Written by Margot Connolly and directed by Ben Tissell, the play tells the story of life at Crosby College, a small liberal arts university, where two student clubs strive for connection and comfort in difficult times.

When a tragedy occurs in the local Jewish community, members of the Havurah club are left reeling. The Christian social justice club wants to help, but struggles to know how. Deeply relevant and strikingly realistic, Havurah depicts the complexities and possibilities of connecting with others in times of grief.

The show opens on Thursday, Oct. 23, and closes on Nov. 2. Evening shows start at 7:30 p.m., and weekend matinees start at 2 p.m. Employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket, and students may attend free on either Thursday. You may reserve tickets here.

Interested in participating in a study to examine the impact of weight loading on burning calories? Using weighted vests while walking or running, also known as rucking, has become a popular trend.

We are conducting a research study to test the benefits of rucking and to understand how much weight needs to be used to significantly impact oxygen consumption and energy expenditure.

We are looking for non-athlete George Fox students who exercise regularly and are not frequent users of weighted vests. If you are interested, please fill out this form and contact one of the researchers listed.

Researchers:

• Kaylee Holstad (kholstad22@georgefox.edu)
• Emily DeLeon (edeleon21@georgefox.edu)

Bring your friends and family to Homecoming tomorrow (Saturday)! Highlights include worship in the chapel with President Baker, Bruinpalooza (a party in the quad for every Bruin!), the football game, and more.

Check out the full schedule of events at homecoming.georgefox.edu.

Alongside a variety of Homecoming festivities, the Department of Art and Design will be hosting a silent auction to raise funds for the new Art and Cinematic Arts Building.

So while you enjoy Homecoming tomorrow (Saturday), don’t forget to wander through the Stevens lobby between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to place your bid on 20 different art objects donated by faculty and friends of the university.

Use this link to bid on items online.

In an era of deep political division, heated rhetoric, and rising political violence, what does it mean to seek common ground? Join our Oregon House majority and minority leaders for a timely and essential conversation on the state of civility in politics on Tuesday, Oct 7, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The representatives will discuss their experiences, the challenges of legislating across the aisle, and whether a more respectful and productive political discourse is possible. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from key decision-makers about how we can navigate our differences and find a better path forward for Oregon.

Reach out to Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Department of Human Services representatives will be on-site at the Bruin Community Pantry to assist folks with signing up for food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits).

No appointment is required. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 23. Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS.

Please note: In the past, DHS did not show up due to a staffing issue. They did not notify us ahead of time. We apologize for this inconvenience.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Make your voice heard! The university’s engineering program and Yamhill County Public Works are partnering to plan a future bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvement within Yamhill County, and we want to hear any challenges you experience as a cyclist or pedestrian using county-owned roadways.

Your feedback will help to inform and prioritize the county’s plan for improvements, so please take five minutes to fill out this interest form.

Interested in participating in a study to examine the impact of weight loading on burning calories? Using weighted vests while walking or running, also known as rucking, has become a popular trend.

We are conducting a research study to test the benefits of rucking and to understand how much weight needs to be used to significantly impact oxygen consumption and energy expenditure.

We are looking for non-athlete George Fox students who exercise regularly and are not frequent users of weighted vests. If you are interested, please fill out this form and contact one of the researchers listed.

Researchers:

• Kaylee Holstad (kholstad22@georgefox.edu)
• Emily DeLeon (edeleon21@georgefox.edu)