The Daily Bruin

Need more financial aid next year? The George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarship application opens on Nov. 1! More than 270 continuing students were awarded last year, with awards ranging from $500 to $25,000!

Essays can make all the difference in whether you’re selected as a recipient. The Academic Resource Center (ARC) offers scholarship essay writing assistance, and they are hosting Donor-Funded Scholarship Workshops Nov. 3-6! You can book a 25-minute time slot for one-on-one help with your essays during the hours below:

• Nov. 3: 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
• Nov. 4: 5-7 p.m.
• Nov. 5: 4-8 p.m.
• Nov. 6: 4-6 p.m.

The ARC staff can help you with brainstorming essay topics, crafting your response, proofreading and more. Last year’s participants received thousands of dollars in scholarship awards, and more than 60% of participants who did not receive a scholarship the year before received one for the first time after attending the workshop!

To sign up, use TracCloud. Select “Scholarship Essay,” and the workshop time slots will appear under “Availability.” Only 24 spots are available, so sign up now to reserve a seat!

Can’t make it, or need extra help? You can schedule an ARC appointment at a time that works for you. Contact your financial aid counselor with questions about scholarships, while questions about essay assistance can be directed to ARC staff.

Award-winning playwright Margot Connolly will be on campus this weekend for the opening of her play, Havurah, at George Fox. Margot holds an MFA from the University of Iowa Playwrights Workshop and is a graduate of the Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights’ Program at Juilliard.

Margot will be offering a free character development workshop for scriptwriters and creatives of all kinds tomorrow (Friday) from 1 to 3 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. All are welcome!

Contact Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Calling all fall grads! Seniors graduating this December are invited to come celebrate at the Exodus Grad Fair in the Stevens Center atrium on Wednesday, Nov. 5, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Pick up your cap and gown and get checked out with university offices before you graduate, with a bonus of enjoying free snacks and refreshments! Learn more here.

Cinematic arts students are looking for people to act in a student film for the Location Production class (CINE 485). We have three roles: a brother and sister and an elderly woman.

Filming will take place at the Airplane Home, located at 15270 S.W. Holly Hill Road in Hillsboro. We are hoping to film on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and Thursday, Oct. 30, from 2 to 9 p.m.

Contact Bronson Revilla at brevilla21@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

Women’s Lifting Night is tomorrow (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center! All experience levels are welcome. Boost your skills by signing up on IMLeagues here for one of our special workshops:

• 7:30 p.m. Intro to Squats
• 8 p.m. Intro to Bench Press

These sessions will be taught by our very own certified student personal trainer. Plus, enjoy free snacks and drinks and earn an entry into one of three raffles just for attending!

The Crescent is wondering what you think of Newberg! Is Newberg bigger or smaller than your hometown? What do you do for fun here? Take this quick survey to voice your opinion and be part of the data set for this upcoming article.

Midterms? Check. The real push starts now! Keep your foot on the academic gas pedal by visiting the ARC. Whether you need to sharpen your writing skills for an upcoming paper or want to refine your study habits, we’re here to ensure a strong finish to the semester. Don’t slow down – level up!

To schedule an appointment, click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard. If you have questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Calling all golfers! A team of Business Communications students is organizing a charity golf tournament as a class project, and we’d love for you to join us!

The event, called Swing Against Cancer, will benefit the Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation. It will take place on Sunday, Nov. 2, at The Nines Golf Course in McMinnville (9301 S.W. Bayou Dr.), with all proceeds supporting local cancer patients and families through the foundation.

The four-person scramble tournament costs $40 per person (George Fox students and employees), with a shotgun start planned for 9 a.m., followed by a public round at noon.

For more information, contact Jon Mayben at jmayben22@georgefox.edu.

You’re invited to the inaugural Creative Tides Worship Summit, an all-day gathering created to equip and encourage those who serve in a creative capacity in the church. The event is this Saturday Oct. 25, from 9 to 3 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Newberg.

Sponsored by the university’s performing arts department and featuring clinicians with George Fox ties, the event is built to engage your mind (Head) through leadership-focused content, your spirit (Heart) through moments of worship, and your skills (Hands) through practical training.

Whether you’re in vocational ministry, a church volunteer, or a creative individual, this summit is for you.

For more info and ticket pricing, visit this link.

Join us for Men’s Lifting Night in Hadlock tonight (Tuesday) from 7 to 9 p.m.

We’ll have snacks, energy drinks, and several staff members available to answer your lifting and fitness questions. Have no questions and just want to work out? That’s great, too!

Just for showing up, you’ll get to enter your name into a raffle to win one of our prize baskets!

Are you curious about what comes after your bachelor’s degree and how you can make a difference in people’s lives? Join us for an OT info meeting to learn more about our Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program. Hear directly from faculty, ask questions, and get a real sense of what an OT career could look like.

Where: Roberts Center, Room 203
When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to noon

You’ll get an overview of the program, learn about prerequisites and admissions, and meet faculty in a relaxed, conversational setting. Whether you’re just starting to explore graduate school or already thinking seriously about your next step, this info meeting is a perfect way to plan ahead.

Click here to register for the OT info meeting and reserve your spot.

Take this opportunity to see if an OTD is the right fit for you and start envisioning your future helping others through occupational therapy!

Are you interested in pursuing independent study or research this summer? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student projects and research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student scholars, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

If you are interested in participating, connect with a faculty mentor now to consult with them on your proposal application. Please review the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements and review criteria at georgefox.edu/academics/richter.

The submission deadline is Jan. 26, 2026. All applications must be submitted through our Google Form. The link to the form will be activated and posted on the website when the spring semester begins.

For more information, contact Hannah Greene at hgreene@georgefox.edu.

Readers, writers and friends,

Registration for the English department’s Eclectic Texts Conference (ETC), “Beneath the Bonnet: The Secret World of Jane Austen” is now open!

Join us for fascinating conversations, Regency-era dancing and an evening theatre production by registering here. The registration code is Austen2025. The event is scheduled for Nov. 14-15.

We hope to see you there! Please email any questions to gfu-english@georgefox.edu.

Looking to kick back and connect? Join us at the Austin Sports Complex for pick-up soccer every Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m.!

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious to try, all skill levels are welcome. Bring your energy, your friends and your cleats. No pressure, just play.

Feel free to reach out to David Senior at dsenior24@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The George Fox theatre department invites you to see its fall 2025 production, Havurah, presented through the Big Bridge Theatre Consortium.

Written by Margot Connolly and directed by Ben Tissell, the play tells the story of life at Crosby College, a small liberal arts university, where two student clubs strive for connection and comfort in difficult times.

When a tragedy occurs in the local Jewish community, members of the Havurah Club are left reeling. The Christian Social Justice Club wants to help, but struggles to know how. Deeply relevant and strikingly realistic, Havurah depicts the complexities and possibilities of connecting with others in times of grief.

The show opens this Thursday, Oct. 23, and closes on Nov. 2. Evening shows start at 7:30 p.m., and weekend matinees start at 2 p.m. Employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket, and students may attend free on either Thursday. You may reserve tickets here.

Jason Brummit and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Abraham Kang, PhD, associate professor of biomedical engineering, and winner of the 2024-25 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker.

Dr. Kang’s lecture, “Advancing Biomedical Engineering Through Student-Led Research and Innovation,” will showcase several student-led projects that span fundamental science, engineering, and medical devices.

Please join us as he illustrates how mentoring young investigators not only accelerates biomedical discovery but also prepares the next generation of engineers and scientists to solve challenges at the intersection of science, engineering, medicine, and human health.

The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided. We hope you are able to support Abraham by attending.

If you have questions, email Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Celebrate “Love Your Body Week” at Hadlock. Throughout this week, we’ll be running a bunch of events to celebrate our bodies and their ability to move! Here’s what we’ve got:

Tuesday: Men’s Lifting Night at 7 p.m.

Thursday: Women’s Lifting Night at 7 p.m.

• Intro to Squatting at 7:30 p.m. (sign up on IMLeagues)
• Intro to Bench Press at 8 p.m. (sign up on IMLeagues)

Friday: Rocktober Roundup Climbing Competition (sessions all day) and Intro to Hip Hop at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday: Sunrise hike

Participating in any of these events and others will get you a raffle ticket for one of our amazing workout-focused baskets.

Contact Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Did you sign up for a GFD Cornerstone course this semester that hasn’t started yet? Here’s your reminder: Session two courses start this week! Make sure to login to Canvas to access your course, and remember – this course will be at an accelerated pace, so be sure to keep track of assignments and deadlines.

Questions? Reach out to your CAP coach today!

Hey Bruins! Whether you need fuel during a late-night study sesh, skipped breakfast before your early-morning class, or are just craving a little pick-me-up between lectures, Campus Cravings has you covered!

We’re your student-run snack service bringing you boxes filled with seven to eight yummy snacks for just $8– delivered right to your campus mailbox. Whether you’re craving something sweet, salty, or a little bit of both, we’ve got the goods.

How to order:

1. Venmo @GFUCampusCravings ($8 per box)
2. Include your name and campus mailbox number in the Venmo description or DM us!

Follow us on our Instagram @gfucampuscravings for updates and sneak peeks! Treat yourself and support your fellow Bruins – because life’s better with snacks.

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The Crescent’s second issue is here! Check out the latest news from your George Fox student-run newspaper at gfucrescent.com.

Sneak peak:

• Is AI Making College Harder?
• Life is Hard, I Deserve a Sticker
• The Dale Effect