The Daily Bruin

Don’t miss your chance to hear from all six candidates vying for the three contested positions on the Newberg City Council in this fall’s election. Everyone is invited to the Newberg Candidates Forum tonight (Monday) from 6 to 7:45 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Mayor Bill Rosacker is running for re-election against current city councilor Elise Yarnell Hollamon. They will be joined at the forum by four candidates for two city council seats. Incumbent Robyn Wheatley faces challenger Larry Hampton, while Britta Mansfield faces Leisha Adams for an open seat.

All six candidates will get opportunities to make brief statements and answer questions crafted by the forum organizers.

If you are registered to vote in Newberg, this is a crucial opportunity to be an informed voter. You are also welcome to come if you are curious about what issues face our host city, and what ideas candidates are bringing to address them.

The forum is hosted by three co-sponsors: the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Newberg City Club, and George Fox University.

For more information, contact Professor Emeritus of Politics Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat this Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 17.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10 to 12 students. Participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body and spirit.

Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.

You must fill out an application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend, and you’ll then secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is today (or until spots are filled).

Chapel credit is offered for those who attend. Click here to sign up. 

Questions? Contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu. 

Looking for a place to connect, grow in your faith, and build community this fall? Life Groups are back!

Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet weekly for five weeks for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. Each meeting is one hour, and participating students are eligible to receive spiritual life credit.

The second session of Life Groups begins soon and will run for five weeks from Oct. 19 through Nov. 16.

Sign up by this Friday, Oct. 16.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox dance team is hosting a bake sale on the quad today (Monday) from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.!

We’re raising funds to go on a worship dance retreat to learn about the difference between dancing to a worship song and worshiping through dance. So come on out, buy a sweet treat, and support our effort to learn more about how dancing can be used to glorify the Lord!

Contact Sarah Niemela at sniemela25@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Our main physical therapist at the George Fox Physical Therapy Community Clinic is gone on maternity leave. However, during this time, we are pleased to welcome another physical therapist who will be providing part-time coverage on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning in early November. If you are in need of physical therapy, please take advantage!

We also have a new faculty member and PT, Dr. Ashlee Baltich, who specializes in pelvic floor and women’s health, including low back, hip, and pelvic conditions. She is currently looking for a few patients over the course of the year and will be providing pro bono care.

We look forward to continuing to serve our community and provide quality physical therapy care to any and all who need it!

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment or have questions, please contact the clinic at 503-554-2479 or physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu.

Interested in continuing your education in psychology? Join the George Fox Psi Chi chapter from 3 to 4 p.m. in Roberts 103 tomorrow (Tuesday) for an informational meeting hosted by PsyD Director Elliot Lawless and Admissions Chair Greg Fischer.

We will give an overview of the PsyD program as a whole, relay admissions and interview advice from industry professionals, and address any further questions you may have.

This will be a great opportunity to polish your graduate application before the fall deadline.

Questions? Contact Melody West at mwest23@georgefox.edu. 

Stop by the Bridge Cafe and Maker’s Market tomorrow (Saturday) to grab some extra coffee, snacks and treats to keep you fueled while enjoying all the Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities!

The Bridge Cafe will be open from 8 to 11 a.m., and the Maker’s Market from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Share the George Fox experience with the next generation of Bruins! The admissions office is looking for overnight hosts for Bruin Preview at the end of this month, on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30.

Show a prospective student what it’s really like to live on campus – plus, receive chapel elective credit for participating.

Have questions? Reach out to visit@georgefox.edu

Click here to sign up.

Come celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day this Monday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. at the Intercultural Resource Center (the building with a red door across the street from Pennington).

There will be good food, beading, and conversation to celebrate Indigenous cultures in Oregon and beyond!

Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP here if you plan on attending.

If you have any questions or have a culture you would like to represent at the celebration, reach out to Nizhonii Taylor at taylorn25@georgefox.edu. We look forward to seeing you there.

All six candidates vying for the three contested positions on the Newberg City Council in this fall’s election will be on campus in Bauman Auditorium this Monday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. for this fall’s Newberg Candidates Forum.

Mayor Bill Rosacker is running for re-election against current city councilor Elise Yarnell Hollamon. They will be joined at the forum by four candidates for two city council seats. Incumbent Robyn Wheatley faces challenger Larry Hampton, while Britta Mansfield faces Leisha Adams for an open seat.

All six candidates will get opportunities to make brief statements and answer questions crafted by the forum organizers.

If you are registered to vote in Newberg, this is a crucial opportunity to be an informed voter. You are also welcome to come if you are curious about what issues face our host city, and what ideas candidates are bringing to address them.

The forum is hosted by three co-sponsors: the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Newberg City Club, and George Fox University.

For more information, contact Professor Emeritus of Politics Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

Don’t miss the first-ever Harvest Block Party!

Want to experience a pumpkin patch right here on campus? Come out to the chapel lawn tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m. We’ll have a live band, pumpkin patch, dark maze, sweet treats, and so much more. Tickets for food trucks are limited, so make sure to get there early.

Want to be a part of our upcoming events and get early access to the action? Sign up using the links below to secure your spot.

You spoke up and we listened. Last year, the No. 1-requested event by the student body was Speed Dating, and we are here to make it happen for you. Sign up to be a part of this first-time event, happening on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. (Space will be limited and will be first come, first served.)

Ever wanted to watch a movie and be a part of the action? Join us for our 4D dinner experience on Friday, Nov. 6, in Canyon Commons to watch Ratatouille while eating food inspired by the movie. Sign up here to reserve your seats. (Seats will be limited, as this event includes a full dinner.)

In a few weeks we have our annual Fox Got Talent event on Thursday, Nov. 12! Want to compete to win the ultimate prize of $500 and show off your talent? Click this link to audition!

Upcoming events:

• Speed Dating: Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in Klages
• Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in HMS
• 4D Dinner: Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions! Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on these events.

The Crescent is writing an article about the new changes to parking on campus. We want to hear your experiences and opinions on these changes!

Whether you have a Morse, resident or commuter permit, you can help inform the article. Fill out this form to share your thoughts.

Contact Madeline Teeter at mteeter24@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Scholarship season is almost here, and appointments are now available at the Academic Resource Center (ARC) to help you craft high-quality essays and put your best foot forward in your applications.

Schedule an appointment at the ARC for help with brainstorming topics and themes, organizing your content, and writing something unique to you that will help scholarship reviewers get to know you better. To schedule, enter TracCloud in MyGeorgeFox, and choose “Writing Consultation” then “Scholarship Essay” to book your spot. 

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

Many scholarship applications are structured similarly and ask the same questions, so preparing well now can help you streamline your applications down the road. Follow the steps below to help you along in your scholarship search: 

• Look through our Outside Scholarships page for links to regional and national databases that will help you find scholarships you may be eligible for.
• Review our Scholarship Essay Tips to begin piecing together your strongest content.
• Use a Scholarship Tracker to stay organized with your many applications, and a Scholarship Template to prepare answers in advance that you can copy/paste as you go!

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

Looking for a place to connect, grow in your faith, and build community this fall? Life Groups are back!

Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet weekly for five weeks for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. Each meeting is one hour, and participating students are eligible to receive spiritual life credit.

The second session of Life Groups begins soon and will run for five weeks from Oct. 19 through Nov. 16.

Sign up by Friday, Oct. 16.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Join us today (Thursday) at 10:50 a.m. in the chapel for the annual Richard J. Foster Award Chapel!

We are honored to welcome our 2026 award recipient, Dr. Rebecca DeYoung, professor of philosophy at Calvin University. Dr. DeYoung specializes in virtue ethics and spiritual formation, and she will be delivering an address titled “The Promise and Pitfalls of Glory.”

All are welcome to attend. Contact Jonelle Retsema at jretsema@georgefox.edu for more information.

A group of students in the George Fox College of Business are working on an innovation project for their Business 110 class, in which they have created a faith-based apparel brand called Set Apart.

The store is currently selling T-shirts and hoodies designed around the message of living out your faith and being “set apart,” as mentioned in Romans 12:2.

The students plan to continue growing the brand through monthly drops featuring new products and designs, giving customers something new to look forward to each month.

Please consider supporting them by visiting the brand’s website and pre-ordering their newest collection! Pre-orders close Monday, Oct. 12. Shirts are priced at $20 each.

Contact Serena Amann at samann26@georgefox.edu with any questions. 

The Crescent, George Fox’s student-run newspaper, now has a newsletter to prepare you for what is to come in Crescent publications. It will include things such as police logs, sports info, top stories, and much more.

Fill out this form to subscribe to the biweekly newsletter.

Contact Kaylan Iverson at kiverson24@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Our Academic Resource Center consultants’ schedules are rapidly filling up for midterms. Secure your spot today so you can walk into your midterms feeling confident and prepared.

We help with writing and academic coaching (time management, learning strategies, and organization). To schedule an appointment, click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard.

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

At George Fox, our cafés are more than just places to grab a bite. They’re vital spaces where we come together to connect, collaborate and recharge.

We believe that a thriving café experience plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and productive work environment. To ensure our cafés continue to meet your needs and exceed your expectations, we’re inviting you to share your valuable feedback through this short survey.

Your input will directly influence how we plan and create a café experience that is truly customized for the George Fox community.

All responses will be kept completely anonymous. Your honest feedback is invaluable to us. Thank you in advance for your time and participation!

Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us in the Miller Gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. for an exciting night of volleyball, fun and team spirit.

Bring your kids out to cheer the Bruins on and experience the game with us. It’s Volleyball Youth Night, so kids and the parents who bring them get in free.

Grab your family, wear your favorite Bruins volleyball gear, and come support the George Fox volleyball team!

Contact Gracie Bearden at gbearden23@georgefox.edu with any questions.