The Daily Bruin

Know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please complete this form with the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking the time to share these stories with us!

Finding it tough to sit down and actually get your studying or writing done? You don’t have to do it alone. The ARC now offers body doubling appointments!

Body doubling is a simple, effective strategy where you work on your own tasks alongside someone else who is also working quietly. Having another person present creates gentle accountability, helping you boost focus, lower task anxiety, and stick with your goals.

Whether you’re working on a paper or studying for an exam, book a session with us and get stuff done! To schedule an appointment, click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard and choose “Body Doubling/Productivity Partner” as the reason for your visit.

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

There’s still time to sign up for today’s Rocktober climbing competition in Hadlock! Sessions are happening all day and are available for anyone to sign up!

Routes are set for climbers of all ability and experience levels, and climbers of all levels have the opportunity to place in specific categories! Registration includes a competition exclusive T-shirt, access to the raffle, and the ability to place!

Register here, and reach out to Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus today (Friday). With over 500 visitors expected, 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 this 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 where possible.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have tours circulating through Newlin, Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, Newlin, and HMS from 9 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 with directions to students and their families!

Any questions? Email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

The world feels heavy. Scroll on social media for 10 seconds and you’ll see it: fear, division, violence, injustice. So what do we do with that? Is change possible? What’s our part in it?

Those are exactly the questions we’re bringing to the Shalom Summit, happening from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, in Bauman Auditorium. Two days of worship, prayer and action, with speakers and bands traveling in from across the country to be with us.

Come hear their stories and take real steps toward God’s peace, justice and flourishing, “on earth as it is in heaven.” Whether you’re already doing justice work or just starting to wonder, there’s a seat for you.

You can register for the conference here.

Reach out to our conference staff at sbackous@georgefox.edu with any questions or for more information.

In an effort to promote a fun, safe and welcoming environment this Halloween and harvest party season – guided by our community standards and a shared dedication to belonging – the Office of Student Life and the Office of Inclusive Excellence offer some tips for costume choices and community expectations:

• Costume Guidelines & Avoiding Cultural Appropriation: Respect cultural traditions by avoiding clothing, symbols or items that belong to a cultural tradition other than your own.
• Avoid Stereotypes & Harmful Tropes: Do not wear costumes involving blackface or caricatured representations of racial and ethnic groups (e.g., Native/Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Latinx, etc.).
• Reflect Before You Wear: Ask yourself, “Why do I want to wear this costume? Could it be misunderstood or hurtful if I don’t understand its origin or context?”
• Learn More: Not sure what cultural appropriation is? Stop by the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) to chat with a team member of the IRC or the Office of Inclusive Excellence.
• Upholding Lifestyle Standards & Values: To foster a healthy and supportive environment, we want to remind students to honor our lifestyle commitments by abstaining from the possession and use of alcohol and drugs both on and off campus.
• Mutual Accountability: Look out for one another in love, exercise sound judgment, and help keep our community vibrant, safe and welcoming for everyone.

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Life Office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

This weekend, it’s time to set your clocks back one hour. Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!

With the sun setting earlier, we want to make sure everyone is safe while navigating campus in the evenings. Please be aware of these safety tips focused on visibility and your surroundings:

• Be visible: If you’re running or walking, be sure to wear reflective clothing so you are easier to spot.
• Light your path: Carry a flashlight to illuminate the ground in front of you. This helps drivers see you and allows you to watch for curbing and uneven surfaces in low-lit areas.
• Report outages: Help keep campus well-lit by reporting any malfunctioning outdoor lights to Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.
• Stay aware: Be aware of your surroundings. Limit cell phone and headset usage so you can hear and see what’s happening around you.
• Watch your step: Watch for icy areas as temperatures become colder in the evenings.

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

Interested in learning more about disability awareness strategies? Join Disability and Accessibility Services today (Friday) between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Academic Resource Center to see what living with a disability feels like. And, feel free to grab some candy and an Italian soda while you’re here!

Contact Nora Trigg at ntrigg23@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus tomorrow (Friday). With over 500 visitors expected, 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 tomorrow 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 where possible.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have tours circulating through Newlin, Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, Newlin, and HMS from 9 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 with directions to students and their families!
• 80 prospective students have opted to stay overnight tonight before the main event on Friday. Be mindful and welcoming of prospective students to be in your on-campus living areas starting at 5:30 p.m. this evening.

Any questions? Email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

Join Rooted & Regulated with Disability and Accessibility Services (DAS) and learn unique ways to manage stress and anxiety, and pick up some helpful skills for regulation.

We’ll meet at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) in Hoover 102. Feel free to contact Nora Trigg at ntrigg23@georgefox.edu for more information.

Did you know the population in Taiwan is only 3.9% Christian? If you are interested in making friends with college students in Taiwan, consider participating in a weekly one-hour Google Meet. Through conversing with them in English, you can invite them to learn about the Christian faith.

If you choose to participate, you will be able to choose the most convenient day for your meeting, which will be at either 6 a.m. or 6 p.m. to accommodate the time difference.

Stop by the information table in Canyon Commons between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday) for more details, or email Ping-Yi Shih at pshih25@georgefox.edu to sign up.

To better serve those visiting for Bruin Preview, we’re extending the Bruin Store hours through the afternoon and the evening football game. Come see us between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. tomorrow (Friday).

Questions? Contact Anne Marie Jacob at ajacob@georgefox.edu. 

Join us on Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. for a public poetry reading at Chapters Books and Coffee featuring George Fox professor Brooks Lampe and Paul J. Pastor!

Lampe will be reading from his book Sesquipedalian Rain Chant, and Pastor will be reading from his work The Locust Years. Prepare yourself for an evening of wonder, love, and human connection. 

Contact Alyssa Schultz at aschultz25@georgefox.edu for more information.

“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.”
— Dead Poets Society

Volunteers are needed to help out with two Friendsview Halloween events today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday).

Halloween Costume Party

Celebrate Halloween with the Friendsview residents at a fun costume party this evening (Thursday) from 5 to 8 p.m.! 

We will meet in the Friendsview lobby at 5 p.m. to help decorate, run games, serve refreshments, and then we will clean up once the event is over. You are welcome to stay all or part of the time.

Harvestween Bingo

Help residents enjoy an afternoon of Harvestween Bingo tomorrow (Friday) afternoon from 2:15 to 4:30 p.m.!

We will meet in the Friendsview lobby at 2:15 p.m. Volunteers will assist with bingo, provide one-on-one resident support, and help with event setup and cleanup.

Contact Aliye Carrillo-Sanchez at acarrillosanchez24@georgefox.edu for more information.

You’re invited to the “Bruins Beyond Year One: Financial Aid for Returning Students” Webinar.

Join us for an informative session featuring FAFSA, scholarships, Professional Judgments, and more. Ask your questions and get some answers with George Fox financial aid! Sign up using the link above.

• When: 4 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12.
• Where: Zoom (link to be emailed after you sign up).

And remember: If you have not yet done so, file your FAFSA!

Questions? Contact Kimberly Hunter at khunter@georgefox.edu.

Everything in the Friendsview Resale Store is half off for George Fox students (with ID) every Friday! Stop by from 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. to shop the sale.

The Resale Store is located in the basement of the Friendsview Manor (1301 E. Fulton St.).

Note: Cash or check only. A few items are not half price. 

Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Have you heard of the Richter Scholars Program? Whether you’re familiar with it or hearing about it for the first time, please complete this brief anonymous online survey regarding student awareness of the Richter Scholars Program at George Fox.

The survey should take no more than three minutes and will help inform an upcoming article for The Crescent! Thank you for your participation.

Contact Katelyn Martin at kmartin24@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Join the Health Careers Field Experience Fair on Friday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101. The kinesiology department is inviting local industry partners to come talk to students about what they do, why they do it, and how students can partner with them to meet field experience requirements.

If you are looking for a field experience in a health-related field such as chiropractic, healthcare administration, occupational or physical therapy, physician assistant, or teaching, or if you are just looking for a part-time job in a health field, swing by!

We will have both paid and unpaid opportunities at this event. Contact Heather Ricks at hricks@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join the first meeting of Access Allies tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 102.

Access Allies is a group created to educate and engage students in the world of disability advocacy and allyship. We will unpack what it means to be an ally to the disability community by discussing a variety of digital resources and the book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Ladau.

Our first meeting will cover what disability is and some tips and tricks for interacting with members of the disability community in a respectful, informed way.

Questions? Contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu for more information.

Quaker open worship will be meeting in a different location this morning (Wednesday). Come to the Special Collections Room on the second floor of the Murdock Library from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of expectant waiting upon the Lord and communion with Christ.

All are welcome! Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu for more information.