The Daily Bruin

Either individually or with a group, team or club, the Office for Spiritual Life encourages you to engage in service. Saturday Service, starting on Oct. 12 and running through Nov. 23, will offer weekly off-campus opportunities to put our love of neighbor into practical action. Students will receive one chapel elective credit for each week of Saturday Service attended.

Saturday Service regularly partners with organizations, including:

• Habitat for Humanity (9 a.m. to noon) – Help build houses alongside both local volunteers and the future residents of the home you are building! If construction isn’t your thing, volunteer at the ReStore to help provide discounted building materials and home goods to the community. Sign up on Helper-Helper.
• The Wood Ministry of Newberg (9 to 11 a.m.) – Split, stack and deliver wood alongside veterans and other volunteers to keep homes warm for the winter. And, of course, stop for donut and coffee breaks as often as needed! Sign up on Helper-Helper.

Both students and employees are encouraged to participate! Email the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any questions.

George Fox staff and students: Complete this survey for a chance to win a gift card! This research is about experiences (specifically positive and negative experiences) of receiving encouragement. Your thoughts on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

No personally identifying information will be collected, and your answers will be kept confidential. Once you have completed the survey, you will have the option of entering your email into a drawing for one of 10 $25 gift cards.

If you have any questions, please contact Paige Tobias at ptobias17@georgefox.edu.

We are thrilled to announce that the chapel will be open for prayer and contemplation every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. for the rest of the fall semester, starting tonight (Thursday).

These times are designated for personal prayer, not for group meetings. There are books of liturgy available in the chapel that include prayers, Scripture, and spiritual practices to guide your time if desired.

Questions? Email us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Do you need a break involving man’s best friend? Come visit a furry friend by attending Fall Fest this Monday, Oct. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. on the quad.

The College of Business, accompanied by a friendly golden retriever, will be raising awareness and promoting opportunities to support the Newberg Animal Shelter. And who knows? By helping the shelter you may even meet a loyal pet companion!

Other activities at Fall Fest will include raffles, treats, games, and a concentration competition.

If you can’t make it to the event, we would appreciate participation in our survey to gauge interest in supporting the shelter.

Curious? If you have questions, email Albert at aehlers23@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 on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

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.

The Department of English, Languages and Literature is starting a partnership with Friendsview and Newberg Public Schools to offer language classes to adult members of our community who are currently learning English.

Classes will be hosted at a local elementary school within 15 minutes walking distance from the George Fox campus. They start this week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and will finish the week before Thanksgiving.

If you are interested in getting some low-stakes teaching experience or serving Newberg residents as a volunteer small-group conversation facilitator for one or two evenings a week, please contact Holly Shelton at hshelton@georgefox.edu.

The interior design department invites you to stop by and see the work our students are doing!

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Students will be presenting the first project for their Residential Design Studio class, a home for refugees in crisis areas all around the world. This will be an open-house style presentation at the Allison Inn in Newberg (2525 Allison Lane), so stop by any time between 9 and 10 a.m. to see their work!

If you have questions, email Casey Martin at martinc@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in studying abroad but not sure where you want to go? We’ll have a representative from Living and Learning on campus today (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Stevens 101. Pizza will be provided at the later session!

Stop by to learn more about the programs and locations being offered. Connect with a representative, get information, ask questions and learn what studying abroad could look like for you!

Questions? Contact Wendi Upjohn-Hankel at wupjohn@georgefox.edu or David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu, or swing by our office on the second floor of River Street South.

Are you a George Fox student interested in personal finance and investments? The Financial Planning Club is hosting a kickoff club meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in Stevens 109. We will discuss the club, brainstorm, plan, and eat some food!

The Financial Planning Club goes beyond the classroom by providing extracurricular opportunities for students, including:

• Industry networking
• Practical skills
• Discussion of current events
• Exposure to financial services employers

These experiences could lead to top-tier internships and fulfilling full-time positions.

Interested? Please use this form to RSVP. Also, check out our website! You can reach Ethan at ebullock21@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

If you have completed or attempted an OSAC (Oregon Student Aid) scholarship application in past academic years, the financial aid office invites you to complete the survey below!

Students have expressed discouragement and frustration with the application, stating that it is too long, tedious, and complicated. We want to help students submit their applications with confidence, since we know they can be a great source of funding for many of our students.

With your feedback, we hope to identify the difficulties in the application and offer resources to assist you this year. Please click this link and submit your survey by Tuesday, Oct. 8. Thanks in advance for your help!

If you have questions, contact finaid@georgefox.edu.

Tickets are now available for the performing arts department’s fall production of The Hiding Place, scheduled for eight performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium in mid to late October.

Dates for the shows are as follows:

• Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 17-19, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m.
• Thursday-Friday, Oct. 24-25, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27, 2 p.m.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting georgefox.edu/box-office. Additional tickets may be purchased on the site. Free student tickets are available for Thursday shows only.

When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own ticket.

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

The Political Science Club will be hosting a viewing of the Vice Presidential Debate today (Tuesday) at 5:45 p.m. in EHS 102. We hope to see you all there!

If you have questions, reach out to Kendall Kartler at kkartler22@georgefox.edu.

This week is Tutor Appreciation Week. Stop by the ARC and write a note of thanks to a tutor you know. It can be an ARC consultant, an Open Study Table tutor, a Virtual Learning Center consultant, or a Help Lab tutor. Thank you for showing your support!

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to the 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.

Open Study Table will not be open on Thursday, Oct. 3. We will be open again starting next week on Monday, Oct. 7.

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

Every other year, the Office of Student Life distributes a survey to assess athletic and recreational interest and participation. The purpose of the survey is to determine the extent to which the athletic and recreational interests and abilities of students at George Fox University are being met by the current recreational, intramural, club and intercollegiate athletic offerings.

Last week, you received an email from the Office of Student Life about completing this survey. If you have not completed it already, we encourage you to do so! Here is a link to the survey. It should require less than 10 minutes of your time.

The information, which is being requested from all students, will be used by the university for evaluation, research and planning purposes. Please note that all responses are strictly confidential. No personal identifying information is collected, and while we do ask for some demographic information, this information cannot be used to identify you.

Thanks for your participation in this survey, and enjoy the rest of your semester!

With all the world vying for your attention, what’s one more thing? Join the Theology Club! We meet on Mondays in Hoover 104 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

Discussing new topics every week about the intersection of Christianity in our modern moment, students come together in the breaking of bread and seminar discussions to hear new opinions and examine our own beliefs. We do this as worship, and would love for you to join us.

Today’s meeting topic will be “Should We All Be Catholic? Different Church Denominations/Church Authority.”

Questions? Email Lauryn at lstanfield22@georgefox.edu

Come join a group of students from BUSN 250 cleaning out the Friendsview side of the canyon. We will be working from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. All help is greatly appreciated!

Email lrandall23@georgefox.edu with questions or to RSVP.

Want to show a prospective student what it’s like to live at Fox? Sign up to host a visiting student overnight on Oct. 24-25 for our fall Bruin Preview! All hosts will be given SpiL credit. Click here to sign up.

If this is your first time hosting a student, plan to attend our training session on Monday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 103.

If you have questions, email Miranda at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

Need help with your studies at a time when office hours and resource centers like the ARC and Math Lab are closed? A new resource, Numerade, may provide the support you need to promote your learning.

In fact, George Fox University was featured in a recent Forbes article for our partnership with Numerade. Numerade is a virtual learning platform specializing in STEM that can provide learning support to students at any time of day or night.

Through our partnership with Numerade, students have access to the Ace AI tutor, which uses advanced AI models that include ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Although the system is focused on STEM subjects, the Ace AI tutor can help with organization, feedback and other general AI functions within a learning-focused framework. Sign up for a free Numerade account using your George Fox email address to get 24/7 learning support.

Always follow professor guidelines about appropriate use of AI tools; if in doubt, ask your professor. Review the AI for Learning page for guidelines and resources about responsible use of AI to support your learning.

Contact Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.