The Daily Bruin

Remind your families to register for Family Weekend, Oct. 27-29! Registration is still open but will close after today (Friday). There will be events, games, prizes, and many additional opportunities to spend quality time with your family on campus.

Your family can’t make it? No problem. Family can be a spouse, a friend, grandparents, or anyone you consider family. You can even gather a group of friends and register together! We would love to have you join the festivities even if your family can’t come. The registration link can be found here.

Questions? Email us at parents@georgefox.edu.

Richter proposals are due this Monday, Oct. 23. Upload all required components electronically using the Smartsheet links that can be found on the Richter Scholars Program web pages.

Students, upload all your required documents using this specific Smartsheet link. Faculty, upload your supporting letter using this Smartsheet link.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Consider joining a indoor cycling class in partnership with the Sources of Strength Club! The class will be held in Hadlock’s group fitness studio on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Sources of Strength is a club and upstream suicide prevention program that aims to help people find strength through various resources, including physical health and healthy activities. This special indoor cycling class is not only focused on the physical benefits of exercise, but is also a great opportunity to practice mindfulness and gratitude. Have fun exercising in an environment open to everyone; no previous experience is required.

Please email Sara Thudium at sthudium21@georgefox.edu if you are interested in attending or have any questions. There are 14 spots available for this class!

Note: If you choose to participate, there will be mandatory gratitude practices before and after the ride, and an optional photo-op (which you may decline). Prepare to come to class a couple of minutes early in order to set up your bike.

Mark your calendar for the Chess Club’s fall tournament and Halloween party! There will be Halloween treats provided and a raffle at the end. You can enter the raffle for a chance to win fun prizes by playing in the tournament.

The event will be held in Canyon Commons 101 from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. All skill levels are welcome.

If you have any questions, reach out to Kiernan McTaggart at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu. Hope to see you there!

Applications are open for 2024 SpiL trip opportunities! Learn about the different opportunities at this link.

Here is a summary of what’s being offered:

• Jubilee Conference, vocational discernment: Mid-semester break, Feb. 16-18, 2024
• Northern California, World Renew Disaster Relief: Spring break, March 23-30, 2024
• Philadelphia Dream Center, urban immersion and service: Spring break, March 23-30, 2024
• Romania & Moldova WordMadeFlesh, international immersion and service: April 29 – May 20, 2024

SpiL “discovery” trips challenge students to immerse, listen, learn from, serve alongside, and be impacted by global ministry partner organizations in the context of other cultures, communities and complexities, modeling peacemaking, empowerment and Christian community development at its best!

Apply now at this link. The application and deposit are both due Wednesday, Nov. 1.

If you have any questions, reach out to spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Are you curious about pre-workouts? Some of our senior kinesiology students are researching the effects of pre-workouts on strength and power performance.

Participants in this study will perform squat jumps, push-ups, and sit-ups after taking a dosage of a pre-workout. If you are interested, please sign up at this link.

You can email mmagruder20@georgefox.edu or lrodriguez20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Pumpkin paradise awaits … join the pumpkin patch party!

We’re excited to invite you on a joint venture by the Fusion Club and Global Village Club — a trip to the Red Berry Barn pumpkin patch! We will be meeting at the Intercultural Resource Center this Saturday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m.

We wouldn’t want you to miss out on the adventure, so make sure to RSVP and secure your spot by emailing ghuynh19@georgefox.edu. We look forward to having you with us at the event. See you soon!

If you need a ride or are willing to offer one, let us know!

Hungry for a move of God in our time? Longing to see the love of Christ transform our communities? The George Fox Fellowship of Christian Athletes group invites you to join us as we “Rally for Revival”!

We will be gathering in Bauman Auditorium tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. for a time of prayer, worship, testimonies, and repentance as we pursue revival in our time and within our communities. Join us and bring as many people as you can!

If you have any questions, you can email Alvin Lai at alai20@georgefox.edu

Today is the day! At 10:19 a.m. we will participate in The Great Oregon ShakeOut, an annual event that gives everyone the opportunity to practice how to be safe during an earthquake.

Please take a few minutes to participate in the largest-ever earthquake drill.

The Psychology Club invites you to our second psychology chapel this year! Our guest speaker is Dr. Greg Fischer, who will discuss “Godly Dating and Relationships.”

Chapel will take place tonight (Thursday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 103. You will have the chance to earn one non-Bauman chapel credit. We can’t wait for you to join.

If you have any questions, contact Kalysta Conrad at kconrad21@georgefox.edu.

All Champion-brand apparel is 20% off in-store and online, Oct. 19 through Oct. 24! This is a great chance to nab some George Fox swag!

For additional information, contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.

Three poets from the Newberg area will read poetry and sign books at Chapters Books at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, as part of the bookstore’s “First Friday” open house.

All three have long connections with Newberg and George Fox University.

Ed Higgins is a George Fox Emeritus Professor of Writing and Literature. He has published widely both poetry and flash fiction, including the poetry collection Near Truth Only (2022), published by Fernwood Press. He is assistant editor of the online journal Brilliant Flash Fiction.

William Jolliff recently retired as professor of English at George Fox. His poetry collections include Twisted Shapes of Light (2015) and At Rest in My Father’s House (2023). He has also published works of non-fiction and criticism.

Nancy Thomas’ poetry publications include The Secret Colors of God and Close to the Ground. She is poetry editor for Friends Journal and has a poetry collection forthcoming from Fernwood Press.

All three authors will read and sign books as part of the event.

For more information, contact Maureen Rogers at chaptersbooks@comcast.net.

Need help writing a paper, staying on top of your assignments, or preparing for tests? Come to the Academic Resource Center (ARC), where you can find whatever help you need.

Through one-on-one or group consultations, trained peer consultants can help you become a better reader, writer and learner. One-time or weekly appointments can help with time management strategies, ongoing writing projects, or organizing your academics and your life.

Our hours are 1 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon to 4 p.m. on Fridays.

Schedule by clicking on the TracCloud icon in the lower left side of your Canvas Dashboard or by going to traccloud.georgefox.edu. To learn more about scheduling an appointment with us, visit our website here.

Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Posters and displays are generally intended to advertise a particular event or raise awareness about the activities of an officially recognized campus club or organization.

Please pay special attention to the following policies:

• Campus displays must be submitted for approval at least two weeks before the display is to be posted.
• Campus displays and posters are not considered “approved” until the final notification is received and display items have received a stamp from the Office of Student Life.
• Clubs and student activity teams must have their posters and displays approved by Kara Holcombe.
• You must take down your fliers when your event is over.
• Post only on bulletin boards, posting kiosks, or sandwich boards. Do not post on walls, windows, or doors. (Exception: Event location signs may be placed on building entrance doors on the day of the event and then removed at the conclusion of the event.)

Find all the details you need in the Student Handbook: Campus Display & Posting Policy section, which can be viewed at this link.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The Wheeler Gym will be transformed into the pep rally of your dreams this Friday, Oct. 20, for “Midnight Madness”! Come check out this crazy tradition and compete to win some amazing SWAG! The first 100 attendees will get a free hat!

We will have class competitions to win points toward the Bruin Brawl, hype up the basketball teams, and end the night with a giant balloon drop! It all begins at 9:30 p.m. with snacks and activities, with the main event kicking off at 10 p.m. in Wheeler.

Want to be a part of the Haunted House this year? Sign up to volunteer using this form. Volunteers will be emailed about roles next week.

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

Events coming up:

• Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. in Roberts Center
• Dream House Dance: Friday, Nov. 3, at 8 p.m. in Stevens Center
• Mr. Bruin: Friday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in Bauman

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Interested in learning more about what you can do help those feeling suicidal? Join the Sources of Strength Club for training with licensed state trainers this Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Roberts 117.

This will be a fun, engaging training focused on the goals and methods for upstream, positive, strengths-based suicide prevention. Everybody is welcome to join!

Contact Sara Thudium at sthudium21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Looking for a fun way to earn SpiL credit? Join OREC for a whitewater rafting trip this Saturday, Oct. 21, on the North Santiam River!

Not only will we whitewater raft down rapids like “Carnivore” and “Mill City Falls,” but we will also include dynamic activities and discussions to help you grow in leadership, character and your spiritual life.

You’ll get a chance to swim a rapid (if you want to), run Class III whitewater, and eat lunch along the crystal clear blue and green river water. So what are you waiting for? Register here!

If you have questions, email Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu.

The UREC “Gearage” Sale is taking place at the Hadlock Student Center Oct. 19 to Oct. 25. We will be selling a variety of fitness, sports, and (primarily) outdoor recreation equipment at discounted prices.

Proceeds from the sale benefit an outdoor recreation scholarship fund for George Fox students, as well as helping to replace rental center equipment at Hadlock.

If you would like to sell or donate items at the sale, please fill out this form. If you have any questions, please contact snofziger20@georgefox.edu.

Join us for another songwriters meetup this Friday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Bauman Greenroom. We will be joined this week by Nashville singer-songwriter Channing Stockman. We will have a piano and a guitar; feel free to bring a song to share so that you can get feedback from Channing and the group.

Please reach out to Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@gerogefox.edu with any questions.

Participate in a research study exploring spiritual formation and social connection. The study involves 30 minutes of virtual attendance once a week for six weeks, between Nov. 6 and Dec. 11. Participants will elect to meet in pairs or individually to review a practice inspired by “Lectio Divina.”

Undergraduate students will receive five elective chapel credits for participating.

Please contact Rebecca Crowder at rjackson05@georgefox.edu to learn more.