The Daily Bruin

Please fill out this survey to help the Bruin Community Pantry understand your food preferences and cultural dietary needs so we can better serve you.

While many diverse food options are not available to us through the Oregon Food Bank, we would like to know if there are foods that we can purchase through grant monies. Your answers will help us determine what to consider.

Leave your email address at the end of the survey for a chance to win one of two $25 gift cards to Grocery Outlet!

Thank you!

Questions? Email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Calling all majors! We are hosting a competition between the departments to raise donations for the Bruin Community Pantry, which serves both the George Fox student body and the Newberg community.

We’re requesting canned and boxed foods that can make quick meals for busy students like you. Please fill out this form to pledge donations, or drop off donations in your participating department’s lobby.

The department that donates the most food starting today (Wednesday) through Wednesday, Nov. 25, wins a pizza party courtesy of the Bruin Community Pantry!

If you have any questions, please email Lucas Drake at ldrake25@georgefox.edu.

Note: This food drive is a project put on by a team of students from BUSN 250.

Do you have an original worship song to share? Enter the Worship Song Competition for a chance to win a full studio production of your track with the Fox worship ensemble!

The deadline for all submissions is Monday, Nov. 23.

To submit your music or to learn more about the guidelines, contact Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu.

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 10, as George Fox University welcomes Archbishop Alexander K. Sample for a special evening of faith and fellowship!

Our guest will host Holy Mass at 5:30 p.m. in the university’s chapel. All are welcome, regardless of religious background!

Following Mass, Archbishop Sample will speak on what it means to be a disciple of Christ, share our faith, and bring others closer to him. The talk will take place in Hoover 105 at 7:15 p.m.

The speaker event is free and open to George Fox students and young adults, but registration is required. We hope you’ll join us for this special opportunity!

Contact Irene Rodriguez at irodriguezestrada24@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Do you want your student employment paycheck to automatically be in your bank account on payday? Come by the People & Culture office at 206 N. Meridian St. to sign up for direct deposit!

Fill out this form and bring either a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank with your name, account number and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking websites.

If you can’t make it into our office, you can sign up online using our Paperwork Drop Box form.

If you are unable to sign up for direct deposit, remember that your paycheck will be available for pickup at Mail Services on the fifteenth of each month.

Questions? Contact the student employment team at studentemployment@georgefox.edu.

Here’s a look at some of the recent developments around AI:

• Google Boost Bites: Learn to use AI in your daily work with quick 10-minute self-paced interactive lessons designed for busy professionals and educators. Explore Google Boost Bites.
• Student Hub in Gemini (New): Access all of your essential academic resources and educational utilities gathered conveniently within a single central location on the Gemini web page to streamline student organization and study efficiency. Read the details here.
• Gems are being upgraded to “Skills.” Here’s what you need to know: You can currently see and use Skills on your Gemini web page, and if you have an AI Pro license, on the Workspace Studio page. Learn how to author, configure and maximize productivity with Google’s guide Knowledgeable with “Skills.” Any Gems not transitioned to Skills by June 2027 will be automatically converted by Google. Check out these transition FAQ’s.
• Gemini 4 is coming soon! Pro licenses will see Gemini 4 before regular licenses. Why the delay? Education environments have serious obligations for privacy and data protection. As AI capabilities improve, so must AI safeguards improve to maintain the privacy and data protections we depend upon. Google takes additional time to ensure new Gemini safeguards are working properly before education users receive the latest versions. Learn more about Privacy and Your Data.

For more tips and resources, visit our George Fox IT: AI Support website or contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Keep an eye on AI and explore these new updates from Google:

• Google Boost Bites: Learn to use AI in your daily work with quick 10-minute self-paced interactive lessons designed for busy professionals and educators.
• Student Hub in Gemini: Access all of your essential academic resources and educational utilities gathered conveniently within a single central location on the Gemini web page to streamline student organization and study efficiency.

Gems are being upgraded to “skills”. Here’s what you need to know:

• You can currently see and use skills on your Gemini web page and, if you have an AI Pro license, on the Workspace Studio page.
  
  • Learn how to author, configure, and maximize productivity with Google’s guide to writing skills .
• Any Gems not transitioned to Skills by June 2027 will be automatically converted by Google!
  • Read FAQs about the transition here.

Gemini 4 is coming soon!

Pro licenses will see Gemini 4 before regular licenses because education environments have serious obligations for privacy and data protection. As AI capabilities improve, so must AI safeguards improve to maintain the privacy and data protections we depend upon.

Google takes additional time to ensure new Gemini safeguards are working properly before education users receive the latest versions. Click here to learn more about privacy and your data.

For more tips and resources, visit our George Fox IT AI Support website or contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

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