The Daily Bruin

Attention artists and adventurers! The Arts and Crafts Club and Critical Hit Club are hosting a miniature painting event this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in Hoover 203.

Join us for an afternoon of fun as we paint tiny figurines that can be used as board game characters, collectibles, or simply a fun art activity! All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own miniatures as well.

Feel free to contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Today, the federal government will be conducting a nationwide test of the emergency alert system, so do not be alarmed when you receive it.

The test messages will be sent to all cell phones, televisions and radios. It is scheduled to begin at about 11:20 a.m. Pacific time.

Read this article to learn more.

We are having a Pre-Dental Club meeting today (Wednesday) at 3 p.m. in Stevens 209. Stop by to connect with other pre-dental students and eat some snacks!

Feel free to reach out to Elizabeth Rodriguez at erodriguezgarcia21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Got lunch plans for this Friday, Oct. 6? Cancel them! Instead, order in and use the online-only code VFR-16574 at any Panda Express location in the U.S. to support the George Fox esports program!

Support us and, at the same time, enjoy delicious food. It’s a win-win! Contact Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Are you missing a water bottle, hat, sweatshirt or even airpods? We have a collection of found items here at Campus Public Safety. Please stop by our office at 212 Carlton Way or call 503-554-2090 to see if we have your lost belongings. Claim your lost item before it is donated or recycled!

The Career and Academic Planning Center will be holding its first career fair of the year on Tuesday, Oct. 10. It will be held in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This career fair is for all students and all majors. A variety of businesses representing various industries will be here to share their internship and employment opportunities with you. You never know, you might make a connection that changes your life! Please stop by.

If you have any questions, you may contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in studying abroad? The Center for Study Abroad is hosting a study abroad fair today (Wednesday) from 11 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. We will also be passing out information about the Center for Study Abroad application requirements and due dates.

There will also be a prize drawing of $500 toward a study abroad program of your choice for those who attend and participate.

Questions? Email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.

George Fox IT is updating some systems used to manage password resets. Due to these changes, the next time you log in to single sign-on (login.georgefox.edu) you may be prompted to add a secondary email address and a security question. This should be a one-time process.

If you have any questions, email Joshua Nauman at jnauman@georgefox.edu.

This week (Oct. 2-6) is Tutor Appreciation Week! To express your appreciation for a tutor (or a consultant) who has impacted you, stop by the ARC for cards to write thank-you notes.

You can choose to address it to a specific consultant and leave it in the ARC, deliver it to a consultant personally, or write a general note to the tutors on campus! We hope to you stop by the ARC for Tutor Appreciation Week!

The Crescent is publishing its first issue of the year tomorrow (Wednesday)! Use this link to sign up to receive it directly in your inbox. If you already signed up to be on our email list last year, you do not need to fill out this form again.

If you want to read The Crescent but don’t want to receive emails, check out our website after 3 p.m. tomorrow.

At 6 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in Stevens 109, representatives from Fisher Construction will be sharing about their business and what internships and job opportunities are available. They are particularly interested in engineering students.

If you are interested in the construction industry, come by and get your questions answered. Dinner and drinks will be provided. For more information, contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Come join us in Hoover 250 for Quaker worship tomorrow (Wednesday) between 2:15 and 2:45 p.m. for a time of prayerful waiting on the Lord. Ross McCullough will be hosting.

All are welcome; chapel credit is available. For more information, contact Paul Anderson in Hoover 118 or at panderso@georgefox.edu.

It’s not too late to join us in Canyon Commons at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) for the kickoff of Satisfy, a new student-led worship, prayer and teaching initiative.

We believe that every student at George Fox is here because they are hungry in a way that only God can satisfy, and we want to continue to pursue him together in community.

Join us for a meal (bring a plate from the Bon or food from home), a time of teaching about bold prayer and community (the supporting Scripture behind our mission and program), and a time of discussion.

This space is open to everyone of any background. We would love to meet and spend time getting to know you!

We hope to have worship, but are still looking for worship leaders! If you’re available to serve in that way tonight, it’s not too late. Please fill out this form. Contact Toby Klauder at tklauder21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Want to learn more about our Northern Ireland program? Swing by the informational meeting today (Tuesday) on the quad at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about all the program entails, enjoy some food, and listen to the sounds of George Fox’s very own Celtic Ensemble!

Questions? Email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu,  or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.

Computer science professor Heather Orr will share her culinary skills with eight students on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. Participants will learn how to make okonomiyaki, a Japanese cabbage pancake with seafood. To sign up, visit this link.

This event is set up on a first-come, first-served basis, and space is limited to eight participants, so sign up early. There will be a waitlist created.

Bear in mind the ingredients involved: cabbage, imitation crab, bay shrimp, green onions, eggs, oil, bonito flakes, and special okonomiyaki sauce. Everything is provided free of charge.

You will be contacted on Thursday, Oct. 12, to confirm your participation. If you are not able to attend, please contact Jere Witherspoon immediately so we can arrange for someone to take your spot.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

With all the world vying for your attention, what’s one more thing? Join the Theology Club! We meet on Wednesdays in Hoover 104 from noon to 1 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 want you to join us.

Questions? Email Lauryn at lstanfield22@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services has been getting an influx of Amazon packages that require a code. Please note that Mail Services does not have any information regarding Amazon package codes. Therefore, any packages that arrive that require a code will be refused and sent back.

To help expedite Mail Services’ process, please assure that no codes are selected when ordering your package. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Are you looking for a fun and interesting job at George Fox? University Recreation (UREC) is hiring for two positions for the spring semester: climbing wall supervisor and OREC trip leader apprentice! Applications for both of these positions are now live and will close on Monday, Nov. 13, at 11:59 p.m. Click here to apply.

If you have questions about these opportunities, please reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

George Fox students receive a special discount ($100 off) on a wilderness first aid course that is scheduled for March 2-3, 2024. This is a great course for anyone who likes to spend time outside or plans to work in outdoor or wilderness environments!

If you are interested in reading more details about the course or registering, please click here. If you have questions, contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Catholic Campus Fellowship is hosting sweet treats in Hoover 104 on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. Join us for dessert and hear about Catholic Campus Fellowship activities.

Contact Lorretta Krautscheid at lkrautscheid@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.