The Daily Bruin

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.

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.

Department of Physical Therapy students are providing an annual older-adult physical therapy wellness screening. Participants will get their blood pressure checked and be screened for circulation, sensation, balance, endurance, flexibility and posture.

Note: This is not a PT evaluation, but a wellness screening visit. Spots are limited.

To sign up or get more information, contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2463.

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. 

Please be reminded that all university-related Amazon purchases must be initiated directly through BruinBuy using the Amazon punchout catalog.

Orders placed directly on Amazon.com rather than through BruinBuy will not be processed or approved.

Using the BruinBuy punchout ensures automatic order tracking and seamless routing through departmental budget approvals. Placing orders outside the system circumvents university purchasing controls and leads to unnecessary payment delays.

How to order:

1. Log in to BruinBuy
2. Select the Amazon punchout tile to populate your cart.
3. The system automatically transfers your cart back to BruinBuy and you will complete the requisition checkout for internal approval.

Thank you for your cooperation in following our purchasing guidelines. If you have questions about using BruinBuy or system access, please reach out to the purchasing office or Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu.

Anchor your personal rhythms by planning well ahead. Review the official university holiday calendar today so you can align your work deadlines with meaningful time off for rest and celebration.

To learn more, go to the Benefits page.

As we head toward the end of the calendar year, please check your desks and offices for any stray donation payments and hand them off to advancement as soon as possible. Moving forward, turning in donations the same week you receive them ensures we can quickly process gifts and give our donors the prompt, thoughtful care they deserve.

Also, if anyone is working with a donor who wants to make an in-kind gift and receive a tax deduction, please reach out to advancement before saying yes. There are a few requirements we must complete together beforehand.

We must have all donations in by end of day on Dec. 23, 2026, to ensure proper processing for the end of the year.

We appreciate your help and partnership in taking care of our wonderful donors. If you ever have questions, our doors are always open.

Catholic faculty and staff will be meeting in Canyon Commons at noon this Friday, Oct. 30, for a time of fellowship. If you are a Catholic employee and have been wanting to connect with other Catholics and grow in your faith, this is a great opportunity to do so!

Lunch will be provided. If you are interested in coming, please contact Bernadette Curl at bcurl@georgefox.edu or Shawn Daley at sdaley@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there!

George Fox marketing students are conducting a research study on how homeowners connect with their neighbors, and we need your help!

Whether you bought your home last month or have lived there for decades, you are invited to take a short, anonymous online survey. Recent homebuyers (those who moved in within the last 24 months) and longtime homeowners are both encouraged to participate, because comparing the two groups helps show how neighborhood connections change over time.

After completing the survey, you can choose to sign up for a 30-minute follow-up interview to share more about your experience with neighborly connection. Participants may also enter a drawing for one of two $50 Amazon gift cards.

Participation is voluntary, responses are confidential, and the results will be used for this class project only. The survey is open through Sunday, Nov. 1.

Any questions? Contact Strom Nordeng at snordeng23@georgefox.edu.

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.

The CAP Center is hosting a Graduate Program Fair on Monday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Twenty graduate programs from across Oregon, Washington and California will be in attendance, including George Fox graduate admissions.

If you know of any students considering graduate school, or if you just want to spread the word, feel free to encourage any students to attend this event. Registration through Handshake is free and optional (but encouraged).

Contact Will Curtis at wcurtis@georgefox.edu with any questions or for more information.

This week we’re delighted to honor the faculty and staff that make George Fox such a special place to learn and thrive!

Come on by and visit Tim and Anne Marie at the Bruin Store in Klages from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday, Oct. 28, to enjoy 25% off apparel and gifts (some exclusions apply, in-store only). Warm up your autumn mornings with a cozy new sweatshirt or coffee mug that shows your campus spirit. 

We look forward to saying hello and thank you!

Questions? Contact Anne Marie Jacob at ajacob@georgefox.edu.

It’s not too late to register for the Multiplication Conference: Multiplying Leaders to Multiply Disciples! This event is happening right here on the George Fox Newberg campus, starting tomorrow (Tuesday) through Thursday, Oct. 29.

Get ready to explore God’s call, grow as a leader, and discover practical next steps for making disciples wherever God sends you. Registration grants access to the in-person conference as well as online resources, including the online conference in a few weeks.

This is a great way to engage on an international level with people from North America, Latin America, Africa, Europe and Asia.

• George Fox and Portland Seminary students: Register for free using discount code GFSTUDENT26.
  • Note: For students who are not on a meal plan, please use the code GFMEALSONLY, which will cover the cost of the conference but not meals.
• George Fox staff and faculty: Register for free using discount code GFUSTAFF.

Come ready to be challenged, encouraged and equipped to take your next step!

Contact Jonelle Retsema at jretsema@georgefox.edu with any questions.

All George Fox employees – full time, part time and adjunct, with a George Fox employee ID number and a George Fox email address – need to submit their personal reimbursements (including vehicle mileage reimbursement) through Concur.

If you would like to have training or have any questions on the use of Concur, please contact Kathi Becker at 503-554-2166 or kbecker@georgefox.edu.

And the winner is …

We’re excited to announce the third and final weekly winner of our prize drawing for the Miles for Meals Challenge! Congratulations to Kelsey Hutchinson, who has won a $50 Amazon gift card! Visit the People and Culture office to claim your prize.

The top three teams:

1. Centennial Tower Trekkers (1,985,436 total steps)
2. Bruin Boulevard Striders (1,770,245 total steps)
3. Stevens Steppers (1,366,277 total steps)

The Miles for Meals Challenge will come to a close on Saturday, Oct. 24, which is the final day to submit your steps and activity. Use the Daily Activity Form to log your steps and check out the Team and Individual Leader Dashboard.

Don’t forget, final prizes are coming and will be announced at the all-employee meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Final prizes will be awarded to the top individual stepper, members of the top team, and members of the team with the highest average steps per person.

The Miles for Meals Challenge is a fundraiser for the Bruin Community Pantry. Let’s make a final push to raise as much money as possible!

Visit the donation page to track progress and make a donation. Contact the Wellness Committee at bewell@georgefox.edu for more information.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Back-in-Class Mini Safety Challenge!

Employees took a proactive walk around their workspaces to hunt down essential safety gear – locating first aid kits, AEDs, fire extinguishers, flashlights, and step ladders.

Participants also mapped out primary and alternate evacuation routes and confirmed their assembly areas and building monitors. They verified building campus addresses for 911 calls and confirmed their devices are configured for FoxAlerts prior to our October drills.

A big congratulations to our challenge winner, Mike Foster, who takes home the $25 gift card raffle prize for completing and mailing in his checklist!

As a safety tip, remember to learn your safety equipment locations and emergency response procedures before the alarm actually goes off.

Please refer to our safety resources on our website, and click here to report workplace hazards. Keep watch for additional safety tips and challenges as the academic year progresses.

Any questions? Contact Teresa Arnold at tarnold@georgefox.edu.

Join us at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday) for the 15th annual Dalton Lecture in Bauman Auditorium! Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

The Department of Biological and Molecular Sciences is excited to host Dr. Robert D. Sluka, lead scientist of the A Rocha Marine Conservation Program, for his lecture “Creatureliness and Marine Conservation: Is a Manatee Really My Neighbor?”

Sluka will dive into how seeing ourselves as fellow creatures can transform the way we care for our oceans. Chapel credit is available for students who attend.

In addition, Sluka will present an afternoon lecture, “Hope for the Ocean,” at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Have questions? Feel free to reach out to Amanda Sue Harris at amandah@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there!

Keep your healthcare spending efficient and rooted in smart planning. Check your HSA or FSA balances today to make sure you are leveraging your tax-advantaged funds for medical, dental and prescription expenses.

To learn more, visit our Benefits page.

And the winner is …

We’re excited to announce the second winner of our weekly prize drawing for the Miles for Meals Challenge! Congratulations to Neil Cantrall, who has won a $50 Amazon gift card! Visit the People and Culture office to claim your prize.

The top three teams so far:

1. Centennial Tower Trekkers (1,448,881 total steps)
2. Bruin Boulevard Striders (1,191,400 total steps)
3. Stevens Steppers (980,909 total steps)

It’s a close race, so get those steps in!

Don’t forget, there are two more weeks of prizes to come. Stay active and keep logging those miles for your chance to win. Use the Daily Activity Form to log your steps and check out the Team and Individual Leader Dashboard.

Weekly prizes are awarded randomly just by participating. Grand prizes will be awarded at the end to the top individual stepper and the team with the highest average steps.

The Miles for Meals Challenge is a fundraiser for the Bruin Community Pantry. Don’t forget to join in raising funds by either supporting an existing fundraiser or starting your own!

Contact Will Curtis at wcurtis@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Dia de los Muertos (“The Day of the Dead”) is coming up, and we are bringing you a two-part event starting today (Tuesday). This evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Intercultural Resource Center, we are making sugar skulls while watching the movie The Book of Life!

Next Monday, Oct. 26, we will be decorating an ofrenda and other activities while enjoying hot chocolate and conchas.

We encourage you to come to either or both of these days to celebrate those who have passed. If you would like to have a past one featured on a slideshow, you can fill out this form and tell us more about your loved one.

Contact Lizeth Estevez at lestevezmartinez23@georgefox.edu with any questions.