The Daily Bruin

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.

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to volunteer for the Newberg Regional Aquatics competition from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10 – one of four regional swim competitions in the Special Olympics Oregon 2024 fall sports season.

Athletes will compete in a number of events, including developmental skills and various distances in the breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, freestyle, relays and individual medley.

No experience is required to volunteer; we will train all volunteers onsite. Volunteer roles include:

• Escorts: Stage athletes before races; walk athletes from staging area to assigned lanes; walk athletes from assigned lanes to awards area after races
• Timers: Time athletes in individual lanes and call finish order for races
• Results: Deliver and record individual results
• Awards: Stage medals and ribbons for awards ceremonies; assist with presentations as needed
• Developmental Skills Support: Provide staging, escort, and timing support for developmental skills competition (morning only)

If you have role-specific experience, let us know at check-in when we assign volunteer roles. If you are a certified official (stroke or turn) and would like to volunteer, please reach out to Kirby Marion at kmarion@soor.org for more information about volunteering as an official.

The Hadlock Student Center weight room will be temporarily closed on Friday, Oct. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a new equipment delivery.

If you have questions, email Jacob Loomis at jloomis@georgefox.edu.

Please ensure that your mailing address is correct in MyGeorgeFox for year-end reporting. You can review and update it if necessary by going to “Profile” and then “Addresses” in MyGeorgeFox.

To sign up for electronic W-2 delivery, click on “Payroll” and then select “W-2/W-2c Consent.” You will be prompted to check a box to consent to receiving your W-2 form electronically only.

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

Please participate in the Great Oregon ShakeOut today (Thursday). At 10:17 a.m., take two minutes to practice protecting yourself in the event of an earthquake: drop, cover, and hold on. Click this link for more information. 

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

Looking for an adventure? Join University Recreation for an all-day whitewater rafting trip on the McKenzie River this Saturday, Oct. 19. No prior rafting experience is necessary; this is a great opportunity for first-time rafters. We will be rafting with Lifelines, the outdoor ministry of CRU.

During our time together, we will share experiences and reflections in activities facilitated by Lifelines. For the rest of the trip, we will be rafting and having loads of fun on the water! Sign up at this link.

Email Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Have a talent you’d like to showcase? Auditions for Fox Got Talent are coming up. Fill out this form to audition for a chance to win a $500 cash prize! The event is happening on Friday, Nov. 15.

All talents are welcome and encouraged to participate (students and employees!), whether you’re a juggler, magician, contortionist, impressionist, singer, sword swallower, speedy Rubik’s Cube solver, or whatever else you do best.

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Which 1981 video game was the first to tell a story during the game?

Think you know the answer to this question? Test your knowledge and compete for prizes at Trivia Night this Friday, Oct. 18, at 7:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons. There will be amazing awards and giveaways at the event, so don’t miss out!

This year’s winter formal will be themed “Under the Sea.” The dance will be on Saturday, Nov. 23, and tickets will go on sale the week of Nov. 8. Winter formal tickets have sold out every year, so get there early to grab yours.

Events coming up:

• Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in Minthorn Hall
• Voices: Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
• Bruin Showdown: Friday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Hadlock

If you have any questions, please reach out to activities@georgefox.edu.

The Center for Peace and Justice invites you to a presentation entitled “Journey of Hope,” featuring Elio Constantine. Constantine oversees the Middle East Center for Justice and Missions, a ministry of the charity Heart For Lebanon.

Don’t miss this powerful message on transforming lives through faith and action. Join us tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available for students, and for those who can’t attend in person a livestream link is available.

In his presentation, Constantine will explore how we are called to live in justice and how a biblical approach to justice is applicable anywhere in the world. He will also address the root causes of injustices in Lebanon and the surrounding region.

If you have questions, contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu. More information is also available on the Center for Peace & Justice webpage.

Daniel Kang and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 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. We hope you are able to support Nathan by attending.

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

The Hadlock Student Center weight room will be temporarily closed tomorrow (Wednesday) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a new equipment delivery.

We are thrilled to announce Hadlock will be receiving three new pieces of equipment: a smith machine, an additional cable machine, and an assisted dip and pull-up machine. This closure will allow us to reset and reorganize the fitness area to house these new pieces of equipment.

If you have questions, email Jacob Loomis at jloomis@georgefox.edu.

Two character and leadership lecture events will take place Monday, Oct. 21, and you’re invited.

If you are involved in athletics at George Fox, whether athlete, coach or staff, plan to attend “The Athlete’s Journey: How Sports Shape Character” at 8 a.m. in Canyon Commons. Adam Puckett and Sabrina Little will be interviewed, followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Breakfast will be provided (for those without meal plans).

The public lunch lecture, “Developing Courage through Opposite Actions,” focuses on the development of virtues. It is open to all. Come to Canyon Commons at noon for this lecture, again followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Lunch will be provided (for those without meal plans).

Contact Brandy Vazquez at bvazquez@georgefox.edu with questions.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Please reach out to Nathanael at nankeny@georgefox.edu with any questions.