The Daily Bruin

Join us for Homecoming this Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 28-30! Visit homecoming.georgefox.edu for scheduled activities and locations. We are looking forward to a wonderful time together!

Here are a few highlights:

Thursday

• Chapel: Hear 2023 Richard J. Foster Award in Spiritual Formation recipient Joshua Choonmin Kang speak at 10:50 a.m. Return that night for the 7 p.m. awards presentation in Canyon Commons.

Friday

• “Friday Flowers” in Memory of Grandpa Roy: Join us at 11:30 a.m. in the quad for this second annual tradition
• “Navigating the ChatGPT Revolution”: Hear President Baker address the challenges and opportunities AI brings to higher education at 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Sports Hall of Fame Reception: 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Homecoming Concert: 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium

Saturday

• Bruinpalooza on the Quad: Join us for a celebration of Bruin pride from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.! The event includes popcorn, cotton candy, free hotdogs, inflatables, games, faculty meet-ups, and more. And the goats are back!
• Football vs. Lewis & Clark: 4 p.m. in Stoffer Stadium

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

Are you interested in studying abroad? The Center for Study Abroad is hosting a study abroad fair on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Many of our off-campus programs will have representatives present, so come by to get information about different programs, countries, and their requirements. We will also be passing out information about the Center for Study Abroad application requirements and due dates.

Finally, we’ll also have a prize drawing of $500 toward a study abroad program of your choice for those who attend and participate.

Questions? Email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.

Don’t forget to join us tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 for the “Sticks & Stones” workshop facilitated by the amazing DMetri Mattocks.

Come dive deeper and unpack the language of racism and how we as people of faith should respond. We welcome all levels of experience to engage in this conversation! Come ready to learn something new, and please feel free to bring a friend or two along.

We’re excited to see you all there tonight! There will also be chapel credit available for students.

If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to contact Ayahna Bahati at abahati21@georgefox.edu.

Please join us today (Wednesday) for Quaker open worship from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. in Hoover 250, seeking to discern how Christ speaks to us through the Holy Spirit as we gather in his name. Ross McCullough will be the host. Chapel credit is available.

You may email your questions to Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Still trying to find your rhythm as a college student? Learn from your fellow first-generation* seniors as they share tips that helped them in their college journeys. The first 40 students will be provided with a free dinner! The session will be at the Intercultural Resource Center at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday).

Here are the majors represented in this session:

• Studio art
• Biology
• Social work
• Business
• Engineering
• Nursing

Join us for good food, conversation, and connection with your first-generation peers.

*A first-generation student is defined as a student for whom neither parent or guardian has completed a four year bachelor’s degree.

If you have any questions, email Jesse Cetz at jcetz@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox community is invited to join us at noon in front of the Murdock Library today (Tuesday) to celebrate the baptism of several students.

All are welcome to come and witness this wonderful moment of committing to follow Jesus.

The Bruin Bookstore will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday for Homecoming and Bruinpalooza. There will be lots of fresh new merch in for the fall season (including a new “Mom” shirt). Stop in and check us out!

Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students and employees ($25) and community members ($30). We are offering 25-minute massages on Monday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register for a massage using this Google Form.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons for a “Sticks & Stones” workshop facilitated by the amazing DMetri Mattocks.

We’ll be diving deeper and unpacking the language of racism and how we people of faith should respond. We welcome all levels of experience to engage in this conversation! Come ready to learn something new, and please feel free to bring a friend or two along. We’re excited to see you all there!

If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to contact Ayahna Bahati at abahati21@georgefox.edu.

Want to learn more about our Northern Ireland Program? Swing by an info meeting to learn more about all the program entails, enjoy some food, see Pennington in a kilt, and listen to the sounds of Fox’s very own Celtic band! The meeting will be on the quad from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

For more information swing by our office, or contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox Civility Project has some $50 Amazon gift cards available for those volunteering to participate in a focus group this Thursday at either 4 or 6:30 p.m.

The focus groups are part of a national study of the potential for interfaith cooperation on important social or political issues. Focus group participation is open to anyone who has an evangelical Christian faith, is politically right-of-center, and has not had extensive experience with Muslim cultures. There are a few slots left that can be filled by George Fox students.

For more information, or to sign up, visit the Civility Project website at this link, or email Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu. The gift cards are first-come, first-served, so sign up now!

Attend a free webinar about student loans! You can register for either the session on Oct. 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or the session on Oct. 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

This workshop explains key differences between federal and private student loans, and compares eligibility, interest rates, repayment plans and more. Participants will learn how to choose the option that best suits their needs. Register here.

With all the world vying for your attention, what’s one more thing? Join the Theology Club! We meet on Wednesdays in Hoover 104 from noon to 1 p.m.

Discussing new topics every week about the intersection of Christianity in our modern moment, students come together in the breaking of bread and seminar discussions to hear new opinions and examine our own beliefs. We do this as worship, and want you to join us.

Questions? Email Lauryn at lstanfield22@georgefox.edu.

Mark your calendars! Chess Club has changed hours.

On the first Friday of every month, Chess Club will be held at the Newberg Public Library from 4 to 6 p.m. We will not have Chess Club on Tuesday at the regular time and place on the first week of the month.

All other weeks, Chess Club will be held at the normal time and place (Tuesdays in Murdock Library, Room 209, from 7 to 9 p.m.)

See you there!

Please fill out this short survey to help this group of students in BUSN 250: Business Communication plan a fundraiser for addiction awareness. Take the survey at this link.

Questions? Reach out at mtubbs21@georgefox.edu. Thank you so much for your participation!

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.

Looking for a way to de-stress at the end of the week? Take advantage of your free access to Hadlock by trying out our lunchtime yoga class at 12:30 p.m. on Fridays!

Yoga is a great way to re-energize and refresh yourself, while working on your mobility and strength. Sign up at this link. Spouses and dependents with access to UREC programs and services are welcome to join GroupX classes as well!

Email fitness@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have.

Need counseling? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Are you having problems in your relationships that are getting in the way of your academics or life in general?

George Fox’s counseling services are here to meet all of your mental health needs, and are still free for Newberg campus students and conveniently located right here on campus. Counseling for non-Newberg-based students is available for $30 per session.

We offer in-person and virtual appointments for students living in Oregon. One-time consults and ongoing counseling appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, please call 503-554-2340.

UREC is adding a second yoga class to the GroupX schedule at 5 p.m. on Thursdays! This class will be 50 minutes and doesn’t require you to bring anything besides yourself! Sign up at this link.

Please also note that the 1 p.m. class on Fridays will be changing to 12:30 p.m.

Questions? Email fitness@georgefox.edu

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during mid-semester break from Thursday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 14.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10 to 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 Saturday, Sept. 30.

Chapel credit is offered for those who attend. If you have questions, feel free to contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

The library provides access to The Wall Street Journal. Sign up at this link to turn on your access.

You can download the WSJ app here and read more about this program at this link. If you have questions, contact a librarian at researchhelp@georgefox.edu.