The Daily Bruin

We live in an active seismic zone. During Emergency Preparedness Month, we practice the proper response to ensure that when a real earthquake strikes, our immediate instinct is to protect ourselves and effectively prevent injury. So this year, during the Great Shakeout, get ready to drop, cover, and hold on!

How do I participate? At 10:16 a.m. this Thursday, Oct. 16, stop what you are doing and get under a table or desk. Cover your head with your arms or hands.

If you are in the quad, move away from buildings toward the center of the quad. If you are in a lab, turn off the gas and get down. Think and practice what you would need to do if we were to experience an earthquake for one minute.

These steps increase your chances of surviving if a real earthquake strikes.

If you have questions on how to participate in the Great Shakeout, reach out to Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

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.

Dr. Ron Clark, a theology professor at George Fox and founder of Agape Community Ministries, will join us this Thursday, Oct. 16, at 4:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons for a conversation about healthy masculinity.

This conversation is for both men and women and will unpack how to have healthy partnerships with members of the opposite sex. Chapel credit is available.

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.

The Community Life Fund (CLF) is projected to open tomorrow (Tuesday)! Please use this CLF Google Form to apply for approval. Any events that have taken place this semester are eligible for reimbursement, provided they receive approval and receipts are still available.

CLF office hours are on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the student life office. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Janessa Antemann at slctreasurer@georgefox.edu.

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.

Scholarship season is approaching, and the financial aid office wants to help you line up your scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year! Applications are typically open from November through March for the following year. Getting started early on your prep can put you in a better position to fund your higher education goals.

While you may be familiar with the OSAC Scholarships and our George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarships (both opening Nov. 1), there are thousands more outside scholarships available to those willing to brave the application process.

To get started, visit our outside scholarship resources website for access to helpful tools such as links to scholarship databases, essay writing guidance, OSAC Scholarship tips and tricks, and a scholarship resource folder with more valuable materials.

The Academic Resource Center also offers scholarship essay help and will be hosting scholarship workshops in November. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible! If you are unable to attend, you can schedule an individual appointment at a more convenient time. 

ARC Help Sessions

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) will be offering scholarship essay writing workshops at the following times. Select “Scholarship Essay” when you schedule an appointment online, and these 25-minute time slots specifically for essay help will appear for booking. 

Donor-Funded Scholarship Workshops:

• Nov. 3, 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
• Nov. 4, 5 to 7 p.m. 
• Nov. 5, 4 to 8 p.m. 
• Nov. 6, 4 to 6 p.m. 

OSAC Scholarship Workshops:

• Nov. 17, 4 to 8 p.m.
• Nov. 18, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Nov. 19, 4 to 8 p.m.
• Nov. 20, 4 to 6 p.m.

You can contact your financial aid counselor with questions about scholarships, while questions about essay assistance can be directed to the ARC staff.

Are you interested in studying abroad? Learn how you can make it happen at two exciting events coming up next week.

First, a representative from Veritas will be visiting on Monday, Oct. 13, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Stevens 207. Veritas programs send students to Costa Rica, Rome, and Spain. Pizza will be included.

Second, the Center for Study Abroad is hosting a program fair on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Many of our off-campus programs will have representatives present, so come by to get information about different programs, countries, and their requirements.

There will also be a raffle for some cool prizes and snacks. We will also be passing out information about the Center for Study Abroad application requirements and due dates.

To RSVP for either of these events or ask any questions, please reach out to Wendi Upjohn-Hankel (wupjohn@georgefox.edu), David Martinez (dmartinez@georgefox.edu), or the Center for Study Abroad (studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu).

Come celebrate Hispanic and Filipino Heritage Month in Klages tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 to 8 p.m. with the Women of Color Collective and Latino Heritage Club! Enjoy delicious traditional food, live music and dancing, and learn more about both cultures!

Click this link to RSVP!

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.

Remind your families to register for Family Weekend, Oct. 24-26! Registration is open until Friday, Oct. 17. There will be events, games, prizes, and many additional opportunities to spend quality time with your family on campus!

Family can’t make it? No problem! “Family” can be a spouse, friend, grandparents, or anyone that you consider family. Gather a group of friends and register together. We would love to have you join the festivities even if your family can’t come.

The registration link can be found here.

Questions? Email us at parents@georgefox.edu.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back while enjoying an elegant evening off campus?

Join with fellow George Fox students in an ongoing partnership with Habitat for Humanity by volunteering for the inaugural Building Hope Gala this Friday, Oct. 10.

This fundraising event, taking place at the Sherwood Center for the Arts, will bring together donors, volunteers and homeowners for a night of community, generosity and inspiration.

Volunteers are needed for:

• Set-up: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
• Event Support: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Clean-up: 8:30 to 10 p.m.

What to wear: Business formal or cocktail attire (it’s a semiformal event!)

Bonus opportunity: If available, please attend a volunteer training session today (Wednesday) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Sherwood Center for the Arts.

This is your chance to escape midterm stress, dress up for a great cause, and support the incredible work Habitat is doing in our community. Ready to volunteer? Fill out this Google Form or learn more about the event here.

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.

Elective chapel credit is available for students who volunteer as an overnight host for Bruin Preview! Sign up to host a prospective student overnight and show them what it’s like to be a student at George Fox.

For more specific details, click into the form to learn more. If you have questions before signing up, reach out to visit@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!

Have a big research paper coming up? Don’t stress! The George Fox research librarians are setting up shop right in the ARC to provide one-on-one help. They can assist with finding and evaluating sources.

Stop by the ARC from 1 to 4 p.m. this week. No appointment needed—just drop in and get the support you need!

We are looking forward to our next Students for Life meeting today (Tuesday) at 5 p.m. in Hoover 209. Our discussion this week will be focused on dissecting one of the three main pro-choice arguments. We will be using videos from ERI to add to our discussion.

We will also be discussing the details of our tabling event in a few weeks. If you’re interested in helping with the tabling, you must attend this meeting. If you’re unable to attend today, reach out and we will connect you with one of our officers prior to the event.

We hope to see you there, and if you would like to come but have scheduling conflicts, please reach out. Thanks from the Students for Life officer team.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Della Gratsinger at dgratsinger24@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.