The Daily Bruin

Join us for Homecoming! Visit homecoming.georgefox.edu for scheduled activities and locations. We are looking forward to a great weekend together!

Here are a few highlights:

Friday

• Friday Flowers in Memory of Grandpa Roy: 2:30 p.m. at the Centennial Tower (clocktower)
• Homecoming Faculty Concert: 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium

Saturday

• Bruinpalooza on the Quad: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. A celebration of Bruin pride for everyone! Includes popcorn, cotton candy, inflatables, games, faculty meet-ups, student and alumni vendors, and more.

If you have any questions, contact Holly Anderson at handerson@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Bookstore is proud to be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today (Friday) and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow for Homecoming. Also, come see us at the game. Go Bruins!

Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The 2023-24 FAFSA* opens tomorrow (Saturday) at fafsa.gov! The FAFSA needs to be completed each year to receive certain financial aid such as Pell and state grants, student employment, and loans.

Be sure to file your FAFSA as soon as possible. Some federal and state funds are limited for undergraduate students, so don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Questions? Contact the financial aid office at finaid@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2302. You can schedule an appointment at gfufa.as.me.

*The 2023-24 FAFSA covers fall 2023, spring 2024 and summer 2024.

Come see renowned Christian author, teacher and alumnus Richard J. Foster present an award in his name to pastor and fellow author Trevor Hudson this Monday, Oct. 3. The 7 p.m. presentation in Canyon Commons will be followed by Hudson’s keynote speech and a reception. Hudson will also speak at chapel the next morning, Oct. 4, at 10:50 a.m.

Can’t make Monday’s session? You can watch it at this link.

A selection committee selected Hudson as the first recipient of the Richard J. Foster Award in Spiritual Formation. The award recognizes those whose intellectual and practical work helps others come into an ongoing transformational relationship with Jesus Christ.

Hudson is the author of more than 20 books, the most recent of which, Seeking God: Finding Another Kind of Life with St Ignatius and Dallas Willard, was released in September.

Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu for more information.

Today is the day! The Comic Book Club meets tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207. The theme for this week is “Throwback Week.” We will be discussing “oldie goldies” and everything “throwback-ey!”

The Comic Book Club is a good way to unwind from a busy week and get to know fellow students. Don’t know anything about comics? Don’t worry! Members vary in a variety of knowledge and commitment to different fandoms. Snacks are provided. We hope to see you there!

Contact Maggie Hartley at mhartley20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Is that small sewing kit your parents sent you to college with not cutting in anymore? Have no fear, the Maker Hub has multiple machines to solve your sewing needs, including the Consew Sewing Machine.

The Maker Hub’s Consew Sewing Machine sets itself apart by being able to sew through light to heavy weight materials such as leather, vinyl, and canvas. While it was originally designed for stitch upholstery and sails, it is helpful for making leather goods or bags. To see it in action, check out this video.

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers!). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

Interested in helping and encouraging others? Sources of Strength might just be for you. It is a fun, powerful, strength-based suicide prevention program that aims to help people find strength through community, healthy activities, relationships and more.

We invite you to participate in a six-hour, interactive Sources of Strength training with us tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Roberts 170. We will have tons of discussions, games, brainstorming, and activities (and lunch will be provided)! You can RSVP here.

Contact Natalie Brown at nbrown19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join the Swing Dance Club in the Foxhole tomorrow (Saturday) from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

All students and employees are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary.

• The beginner lesson is at 6:30 p.m., where we will teach you everything you need to know.
• The intermediate lesson follows at 7 p.m., when William and Maddie will be teaching “Split the Apple,” “Sweetheart Turns,” and “Shoulder Taps.”
• The free dance starts at 7:30 p.m., when you can dance to your heart’s content!

If you have any questions, reach out to the club’s president, Julia Fisher, at jfisher21@georgefox.edu.

Unsold fall 2022 books and other course materials are being sent back to their publishers beginning Monday, Oct. 3. If there are books you’ve put off getting, don’t wait!

Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu or visit the Bruin Bookstore if you have any questions.

The fall Bruin Preview event is just around the corner, when prospective students will get an inside look at what it’s like to be a Bruin! This includes visiting classes, eating in the dining hall, and staying overnight on campus.

The undergraduate admissions office is looking for students who would like to host a visiting student overnight! Consider making this a group activity, and plan to host overnight students together with your friend group!

If you are interested, please fill out this form. You would be hosting a student the evening of Oct. 27.

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

Want a chance at getting a limited edition T-shirt? Want to participate in a giveaway at the big game? Want to learn more about how to tailgate, and win some merch in the process?

Come to the football game this Saturday, Oct. 1, at 4:30 p.m., and follow gfuactivities on Instagram. Cheer on your fellow Bruins and win some awesome stuff.

We are a group of nursing students assessing the current knowledge level of the food resources available in the Newberg area. This survey is anonymous. At the end of it, you can enter to win a $100 gift card to Grocery Outlet by leaving your email address.

Please use your George Fox email address to participate in this survey. To participate, please use this link.

Thanks for your input! Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Tomorrow (Friday), marks another Friday @ Fox visit day. Prospective students will participate in a campus tour, visit classes, eat lunch on campus, and tour academic departments of interest.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is asking students and employees to help make visitors feel the Be Known promise during their time on campus tomorrow.

A few things to note:

• There will be tours rotating through campus and residence areas at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
• Plan to park in areas outside of the Stevens lot, if possible, to ensure enough spaces for visitors.
• Consider offering a helping hand if visitors need directions or have questions about George Fox.

Questions? Contact Miranda Davidson at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

Whether you are a pre-dental student, undecided or just interested in what Pre-Dental Club is all about, join us for our first meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6. We will be in Hoover 102 and will be serving pizza! We hope to see you there!

Contact Elizabeth Rodriguez at erodriguezgarcia21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Do you want to star in a Halloween short film? We are doing a casting call for two actors to star in a spooky short film written by a George Fox alumnus.

The two roles we are looking to fill are two late-teenage trick-or-treaters named Roy and Cathy. Roy is a rule-breaking jokester who throws caution to the wind while Cathy is a more cautious and rule-abiding.

Think you can fill a role? Come to the Bauman Green Room on Monday, Oct. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. for a casting call. Have questions or can’t make that time? Reach out to Russell Bowen at agp@thegrainproductions.com.

See you there!

Don’t forget to join us tonight (Thursday) for the Social Work Club’s first event, karaoke and pizza night, in Stevens 109 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.!

Social work majors can bring friends of every major to come and sing some karaoke or to stop by for a bit and grab some food before it runs out. Don’t forget that, at the end of the night, we’ll be having a karaoke sing-off, with the winner receiving a $15 gift card to Coffee Cottage. We can’t wait to see you all there!

Contact Kristen Anderson at kanderson21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Pacific University Master of Science in Athletic Training and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs are on campus today (Thursday) to give a presentation, sponsored by the Kinesiology Club, on their respective graduate programs.

Our guests would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the application process to their school. Swing by from 4 to 5 p.m. in Wheeler 209. No need to RSVP.

Contact Ryan Watilo at rwatilo19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Dont’cha wanna dance, say you wanna dance! The EHS Atrium is about to be transformed into your ’80s dream. The DJ will play the best ’80s jams as you dance the night away while eating all the classic snacks.

The first 100 people there get free fanny packs to match your radical outfits! It all starts at 8 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 30!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.

Events coming up:

• Midnight Madness: Friday, Oct. 14, 9 p.m. in Wheeler
• Scavenger Hunt: Friday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m., starts in the quad
• Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., HMS

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Were you aware of George Fox’s Northern Ireland study abroad opportunity? Curious to learn more?

Join us in the quad from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) for a special event to celebrate our Irish Studies Program! We will be serving sausages, green lemonade and tea, and music will be provided by a George Fox ensemble, Sionnach. Also, be on the lookout for Pennington bear and Professor David Martinez in kilts!

We will host yard games, as well as a drawing for some pretty sweet prizes. The winner of the drawing will get a free airline ticket to attend the Irish Studies Program, second place will receive Bluetooth speakers, and both third- and fourth-place winners will receive a $25 coffee shop gift card.

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or David Martinez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu.

The Disability & Accessibility Services office is looking to add new team members to our team of proctors on the Newberg campus. Are you eligible for work-study? Are you interested in facilitating student testing?

We are looking for someone who can work independently, enjoys working with all kinds of people, and wants a flexible work schedule. Sound like you? Apply on Handshake to join our team!

Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu with any questions.