The Daily Bruin

This is your last chance to participate in the “Work Safe, Be Well” bingo challenge, which officially ends today (Tuesday).

If you’ve completed an ergonomic self-assessment, watched a safety-in-motion video, or practiced other healthy habits, be sure to submit your bingos on this Google Form for a chance to win a great prize. Keep an eye out for The Daily Bruin on Thursday for the announcement of our lucky winners!

While the bingo challenge is wrapping up today, the Wellness and Safety committees will continue to support you. We’ll be sharing valuable resources on healthy work practices, ergonomics and safety throughout the fall semester in The Daily Bruin. Let’s keep working safe and being well!

Want to work out but don’t have a plan? Hadlock’s new Workout of the Day (WOD) board can help!

Each weekday, you’ll find a new workout created by one of our certified personal trainers. It could be anything from a quick core finisher to an intense arm workout or a full-body burn. Come check it out!

University Recreation offers personal training to members of the George Fox University community.

To learn more about scheduling time with one of our two personal trainers, visit this link.

Questions? Email Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.

George Fox alumnus Jonathan Cirualo will give a public lecture, “Nostalgia, the Early Church, and the Hope of Christian Unity,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Hoover 105.

Cirualo serves as associate professor of systematic theology at the Catholic University of America. The lecture will explore what the study of patristics has to offer ecumenical efforts, woven together with reflections on Cirualo’s intellectual and spiritual journey.

We’re on the final stretch of the “Work Safe, Be Well” initiative, and we want you to finish strong! We’re thrilled with the amount of participation so far and encourage everyone to keep the momentum going.

Remember, the more bingo cards you complete and submit, the greater chance you have to win great prizes. By completing these simple challenges, you’re not only increasing your odds of winning but also building valuable and practical habits for a safer, healthier work life.

Keep up the great work and submit your bingos to be entered into the prize drawings! The challenge ends at the end of September, so you still have a chance to win!

Questions? Contact us at bewell@georgefox.edu.

Join us tomorrow (Thursday) from noon to 12:45 p.m. for a virtual webinar featuring Providence’s Heather Guthrie, LCSW.

We’ll discuss how to help children maintain balance as they continue adjusting to new schedules and transitions, and provide tips on how to prepare them to navigate challenging situations they may encounter during the year.

Register today at this link.

All curriculum proposals need to be initiated (sent to the dean and/or program director) by Sept. 28, 2025.

If you intend to submit a curriculum proposal for 2026-27, please be sure to complete the initial questions found on in the the Curriculum Proposal Form. Proposals that have already been approved by a dean and/or program director can continue to be worked on through Oct. 31, 2025.

Please email curriculum@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Why does an apple a day keep the doctor away? Fun fact: Apples are packed with soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and promotes gut health, and they are a great source of antioxidants like flavonoids and polyphenols.

These compounds help reduce inflammation, protect against chronic diseases such as heart disease and certain cancers, and support overall immune function. While eating your daily apple won’t guarantee perfect health, its dense nutritional profile contributes to a balanced diet that can help maintain wellness and reduce the risk of illness.

Speaking of apples, our popular “Cooking with Class” series is back, and we’re celebrating all things apple on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at noon in Canyon Commons. A talented Bon Appétit baker will guide us in creating a delicious, low-sugar apple crisp.

But the fun doesn’t stop there – you’ll also enjoy a wonderful apple-themed lunch, sample a variety of fresh apples, and get a take-home kit so you can make another crisp for your family and friends.

We only have 80 spots, and they are filling quickly. Click here to RSVP so you don’t miss a day of apple-filled fun!

The AI revolution is here. For some, it’s exciting. For others, it’s terrifying. Still others are baffled and confused by it. Many of us feel a mix of all of these. But one thing is clear: It’s here and it’s not going away.

In this session, we explore how we might adapt and change as we navigate the new terrain of an AI world. Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Stevens 208, as we will explore how At might transform teaching, scholarship and service, and navigate a blended approach focused on ethics and wisdom.

John Spencer, author of The Depth Advantage, is a former middle school teacher and a George Fox professor. He is dedicated to transforming schools to foster creativity and wonder in students. He is also the coauthor of the books Launch and Empower, and the founder of two educational technology start-ups.

In 2013, he spoke at the White House to share his vision for empowering students to be “future-ready” through creativity and design thinking. Spencer is passionate about using design thinking and a “maker mindset” to help students become creative thinkers and problem-solvers. He has a podcast, “The Creative Classroom with John Spencer,” and a YouTube channel.

All are welcome to attend distinguished historian and award-winning author Peter Boag’s discussion of his book project The Art of Mountaineering tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Through romantic images and captivating stories, Boag, professor of history at Washington State University, guides us on a journey back into the 19th century to learn about the central role that fine artists and popular illustrators of the Cascade Range played in promoting mountaineering, founding climbing organizations, supporting conservation efforts, and stimulating a fascination with the mountains of our region.

Contact Ryan Dearinger with any questions at rdearinger@georgefox.edu.

The Science Outreach Program is currently taking registrations for our fall 2025 Youth Science Classes. Classes run for six weeks, from Oct. 6 through Nov. 14. These lab-based classes are taught by George Fox undergraduate students and are a great opportunity for children and teens to explore science in a hands-on setting.

Register online through the George Fox website.

Please join us tonight (Monday) at 7 p.m. in the chapel for a special Evensong worship service.

The gathering will include worship led by the university’s choir and a homily by professor Jessica Hughes. For undergraduate students, the event will be worth two chapel credits.

Everyone is invited, so please join us!

This is a reminder that the “Work Safe, Be Well” initiative is still going strong! We’re thrilled with the amount of participation so far and encourage everyone to keep the momentum going.

Remember, the more bingo cards you complete and submit, the greater chance you have to win great prizes. By completing these simple challenges, you’re not only increasing your odds of winning but also building valuable and practical habits for a safer, healthier work life.

Keep up the great work and submit your bingos to be entered into the prize drawings! The challenge ends at the end of September, so you still have a chance to win!

Portland Center faculty and staff: There are still spots available to meet one-on-one with our dedicated retirement specialist from Nationwide, Phillip Carbajal, who will come to your campus on Monday, Oct. 6, between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to discuss your retirement savings and plans with an expert at no cost.

Whether you’re just starting out and don’t know where to begin or you have complex questions about your current investments, Phillip is here to help. This is your chance to get answers to all your retirement questions, no matter how big or small. Reserve your spot today.

Make plans to join us for Homecoming weekend, Oct. 3-4! Come enjoy favorite traditions like Friday Flowers, Bruinpalooza (our family-friendly party in the quad) and Bruin football, along with new highlights, including worship in the chapel and the dedication of the new art and cinematic arts building.

This year, we’ll also be celebrating milestone reunions for the classes of 2015, 2005, 1995, 1985 and our Classic Bruins, as well as gatherings for art and honors alumni.

Bring your family, reconnect with your former students, and be a part of the celebration!

Check out the full schedule and register at homecoming.georgefox.edu. Contact Britnee Ely in alumni relations at bely@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The chapel is open for personal prayer and quiet reflection each week during the fall semester. You are invited to find a moment of peace in this sacred space during the following times:

• Mondays through Thursdays: noon to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m.
• Fridays: noon to 1:30 p.m.

These hours are made possible by our dedicated volunteer chapel hosts. To learn more about this sacred space, please visit the chapel webpage.

Taking care of yourself is important. Make your health a priority and schedule your annual wellness appointment with your primary care doctor today for a preventive check-in.

Providence Health Plan members: We invite you to complete your online health assessment, a valuable and free resource available through your MyProvidence account. Once logged in, navigate to “My Health” in the top menu and select “Providence Wellness Hub.”

This assessment provides a comprehensive picture of your overall health, asking questions about your current health and lifestyle habits to identify your unique well-being needs. Upon completion, you’ll receive a personalized report, a “wellness score,” and four recommended “action plans” on the Wellness Hub homepage, all designed to empower your health journey.

If your students use APA 7 formatting, invite them to join the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell. Students will learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more today (Wednesday) at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105.

If your students can’t attend in person, please give them the livestream link.

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

The history and politics and mathematics and data analytics departments invite you to a screening of the documentary film Counted Out tonight (Tuesday) from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The film explores the importance of numerical literacy in our data-driven world through personal stories and interviews with experts. Check out this trailer to learn more. It’s free to attend, but you need to reserve a seat by requesting a ticket here.

If you have questions, please reach out to Sarah Kerrigan at skerrigan@georgefox.edu or Aaron Stuvland at astuvland@georgefox.edu.

Portland Center faculty and staff: Our dedicated retirement specialist from Nationwide, Phillip Carbajal, will come to your campus on Monday, Oct. 6, between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to discuss your retirement savings and plans with an expert at no cost.

Whether you’re just starting out and don’t know where to begin or you have complex questions about your current investments, Phillip is here to help. This is your chance to get answers to all your retirement questions, no matter how big or small. Reserve your spot today.