The Daily Bruin

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during the beginning of mid-semester break on Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 17.

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

Additionally, attendees 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, and you’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected. You will then secure your spot with $20, which covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is Oct. 12 (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. 

Friendsview is holding its fall garage sale soon! They are looking for a few strong helpers to assist with moving larger items on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from approximately 4 to 6 p.m.

If you’re able to lend a hand, please meet in the lower-level Recreation Room of the Friendsview Manor (1301 E. Fulton St.). Your help would make a huge difference and be greatly appreciated!

Questions? Contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu or Lilly Aime at laime24@georgefox.edu.

This Friday, Oct. 2, join us in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. to watch our very own Bruins compete for the “Mr. Bruin” crown and the limo, while supporting our school’s food bank, the Bruin Community Pantry. You’re in for fun, laughs and community spirit all in one night!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on these events.

Coming up:

• Harvest Block Party: Friday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. on chapel lawn
• Speed Dating: Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in Klages
• Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in HMS

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions!

Please join us for the first pre-med club event of the year! If you are interested in medical school and what to learn more about how to prepare, then this is the event for you!

We will be talking all about the different pathways available to you and do some fun games to start forming a stronger pre-medical community here at George Fox. Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. in EHS 102.

If you are interested in the club, please contact aalex23@georgefox.edu

The Community Life Fund is now accepting requests! You can access the request form and additional information on the university’s website on the Student Life Advisory Council page, or directly via the Community Life Fund Request Form.

If you have any questions, please send an email to the Community Life Fund at clf@georgefox.edu or contact David Johnstone at djohnstone@georgefox.edu.

Interested in participating in a senior capstone research project for the kinesiology department? Start by filling out this form to see if you’re a good candidate.

This project is researching “The Effects of Varying Hand Support During Hatfield Squats on Ground Reaction Forces and Barbell Kinetics.”

By completing the form you are not officially becoming a part of the study. The form gathers basic information and gauges your interest and experience in the area being researched.

Questions? Contact Wyatt Selleck at wselleck23@georgefox.edu.

People from across the political spectrum describe themselves as patriotic. But they often have trouble seeing each other as patriotic. Come to a Community Conversation in Canyon Commons at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, Sept. 30, to get a chance to listen to – and talk to – people who think of patriotism differently.

Clarify where we all agree and where we disagree, and why. Come away better able to recognize when others are being patriotic, better able to join with others in love for our country, and better able to fairly and accurately articulate the differences among us.

For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during the beginning of mid-semester break on Thursday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 17.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10-12 students and will take place off campus. During the retreat, 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 then you will secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is Oct. 12 (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. 

Done with your green container? Please return it to Bon Appetit so we can keep the program going!

Did you know you can return your container at the Bridge Café and Maker’s Market as well as the cashier stand and receive a carabiner? You can return your container any time and hang on to your carabiner until you’re ready to pick up a fresh container.

Thank you for helping us keep the green container program going!

The Psychology Club invites you to its annual fall barbecue to kick off the school year! It will take place Friday, Oct. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Dr. Kelly Chang’s house (RSVP to get the address).

The barbecue is open to all majors and is a great way to meet new people, play some fun games, and eat good food. We are excited to see you there and hope to have a well-knit community of students and faculty present!

If you have any questions, reach out to Lilliana Quezada at lquezadalopez23@gmail.com, and stay updated on the RSVP through our Instagram page (@gfu.psych.club). Can’t wait to see you there!

The Social Work BSW program invites you to a September Warm-Up! Join the faculty and staff for soup and community in the BSW living room (Roberts 215) from 5 to 6 p.m. this Tuesday, Sept. 29. All are invited, including employees!

The first five students to arrive will receive a prize, so bring a friend! Hope to see you then! Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Have you ever wanted to study on the Emerald Isle? Are you interested in finally kissing the Blarney Stone or visiting the ancestral home of 30 million Irish Americans? Have you been reading Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, W.B. Yeats, Claire Keegan, or Sally Rooney for years and wanted to see the sweeping visits they describe in their work?

If this has caught your interest, College of Education Dean Shawn Daley invites to you join a presentation by Dr. Sandra Wagner from Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, Ireland, to discover opportunities to study, learn, and experience life in one of Europe’s most welcoming countries.

Join us at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, in the Javier Garcia Conference Room (Hoover 250).

This conversation is open to students from across disciplines who are curious about international study. Whether your interests are in education, the humanities, social sciences, business, communication, the arts, or another field, come explore how time in Ireland might fit into your academic journey.

Located in the heart of Limerick, Mary Immaculate College offers students the opportunity to experience Irish university life while immersing themselves in Ireland’s extraordinary history, culture, landscape, and contemporary society.

Studying abroad isn’t simply about seeing another country – it’s about encountering new people and perspectives, developing independence, and seeing your own field of study differently.

Come meet Dr. Wagner, learn about Mary Immaculate College, ask questions, and imagine what a semester – or another academic experience – in Ireland could look like for you.

Your next classroom might just be Ireland.

Contact Nickie Snyder at nsnyder@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Office for Spiritual Life has a webpage to help you get connected with local churches. In addition, a number of area churches are sending September shuttles to our campus to make it easy for you to get to church.

The following churches have worked with the spiritual life office and have agreed to ensure your safety by adhering to these university stipulations: two representatives in the vehicle, a sign clearly marking the vehicle, and pick-up and drop-off offered before and after services.

Though these churches are trusted community partners, we ask you to use discretion in your church search and travel. Please contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2320 with any questions!

• Church Lift: September shuttles to local churches
• Northwest Christian Church: 8:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. pickup in Stevens lot
• Red Hills Church: 7:45 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. pickup in Stevens lot
• Chehalem Valley Presbyterian: 9:40 a.m. pickup in Stevens lot

Just two weeks until the best weekend of the fall – Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 9-11!

Grab your family and friends for Bear Claws with President Baker, worship in the chapel, Bruinpalooza (a party on the quad!), Bruin athletics, and more. Then cap off Saturday night with Bruin Bingo led by the Student Activities team. You won’t want to miss it!

Heads-up: Remind your family to register, as the deadline is this Sunday, Sept. 27. Check out the full lineup of events at homecoming.georgefox.edu.

The admissions office is looking for students to volunteer their dorm rooms to be shown during our campus tours this semester! Volunteers will receive a gift card at the end of the semester. Tours will begin as soon as Monday, Sept. 28, and run through finals week, Dec. 18.

We are looking for students who can keep their rooms consistently clean and presentable for prospective students and families who have never been on campus before. Click here to volunteer and you’ll receive a follow-up email if your room is chosen.

If you have any questions, contact Visit Coordinator Miranda at mengstrom@georgefox.edu.

As The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference unfolds this week, all are welcome to attend The Forge of Friendship, a documentary about the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. It will be screened twice this week in conjunction with the conference. The screenings are today (Thursday) from 9:30 to 11 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 27, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in ART 105.

This event is open to students and the public, and holds up to 76 people. This is a multi-episode documentary to be launched next year. Join us for a sneak peek at this exciting new project!

Also in conjunction with the conference, the play The Fire and the Rose: T.S. Eliot and C.S. Lewis in Conversation will be open to the public tomorrow (Friday), from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the amphitheater (weather backup is chapel). Students and George Fox employees get free admission, but must register for a seat. Tickets are available here.

Our next Baptism Service will take place on Friday, Oct. 9, at 3 p.m. To prepare, all interested students must attend an interest meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 11:30 a.m. (immediately following chapel).

We are so excited that you are considering taking this next step in your faith journey! Baptism is a public declaration of your decision to follow Jesus, and we want to celebrate and support you through the process.

Please fill out this quick form so we can get to know your story and send you more information.

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during the beginning of mid-semester break on Thursday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 17.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10-12 students and will take place off campus. During the retreat, 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 then you will secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is Oct. 12 (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. 

Have you been looking for a way to get involved at the Bruin Community Pantry? We need volunteer coverage while our current volunteers travel to visit family in Ethiopia!

We are looking for someone to cover shifts from Oct. 28 through Dec. 2, every Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Greeting clients warmly
• Orienting new clients
• Helping clients navigate the pantry

Training will be provided during your first shift. The Bruin Community Pantry is located next to the Lewis Apartments, across from the Roberts Center.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu to learn more or sign up!

All are welcome to join in a time of Quaker open worship in the chapel this morning (Wednesday) between 11 and 11:30 a.m.

This will be a quiet time of waiting before the Lord. Alternative chapel credit is available. Afterwards, a page of The St. John’s Bible will also be turned for those who are interested.