The Daily Bruin

Your IT team just sent out this month’s critical updates to your computer. To get them fully installed and working, save your work and restart your device as soon as possible.

Why restart?

• Security: These updates address the latest security vulnerabilities, ensuring the safety of your data and our network.
• Performance: Regular updates and restarts keep your computer running smoothly and prevent slowdowns.

IT Pro Tip: While we send major updates in the third week of the month, the best thing you can do for your computer’s health is to restart it at least once a week. A weekly reboot keeps things running smoothly and prevents small issues from escalating into major problems. 

For optimal computer performance, don’t wait for our update push. Manually check for your own updates once a month.

Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Did you know that Providence Basecamp offers more than 60 opportunities to move each week? Check out these virtual evening classes to support your movement goal. If you’re local to Portland, you can also find in-person evening classes!

Movement makes us healthier, stronger and better able to withstand life’s (literal) twists and turns through improved strength, agility and balance. There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to “being in shape” – it’s about the level of fitness that keeps you engaged, happy and healthy. In other words, the level that allows you to do the things you love.

Healthcare is personal and everyone’s needs are unique. That’s why the Providence Health Plan Care Management program meets you where they are.

The Care Management team of experts are ready to assist with everything from diabetes management to provider coordination, health education, and more at no cost. Learn more here.

Is a new digital divide emerging – not just between those who can and can’t use AI, but between those who trust and distrust each other because of it?

Join us at noon tomorrow (Wednesday) for an interactive webinar that explores how AI is reshaping workplace relationships and what it means for trust – among colleagues, teams, and even between humans and machines.

Together, we’ll tackle two key questions:

• As AI joins the team, who do we trust more – the human or the machine?
• How is AI transforming trust between coworkers?

Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, engage, and reimagine the future of workplace trust in the age of AI.

You can register here.

Join the Providence Heart Institute for a free online class, “Moving Your Body at Any Age,” on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This session connects you with experts to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge focused on heart health and wellness. The event includes a live Q&A session where you can submit your questions.

This special class is part of our Healthy Conversations series, hosted quarterly by Dr. James Beckerman, medical director for heart programs at Providence Heart Institute. These free online conversations run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and offer critical insights for understanding your health.

First-time participants need to register to receive the online access link, which remains the same for the entire year, giving you continuous access to expert advice. Register here.

Need an excuse to get Panda Express? Now you have one!

Tomorrow (Wednesday), Panda Express will contribute 28% of sales made online to George Fox DPT’s service trip to Uganda. This is a nationwide fundraiser, so anyone can contribute! All you need to do is use the code 9009655 before you check out!

We still need a couple of chaperones for our Winter Formal this weekend. Please sign up to chaperone at the Evergreen Space Museum this Saturday, Nov. 22. If you’re interested, please complete this form.

If you have any questions, please contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Want to find out how long you can hold your breath and win bragging rights?

Please take this short survey to participate in a breath-holding competition for a statistics project. We are testing whether wind instrument users (singers included!) have a greater lung capacity than those who don’t play wind instruments.

Thank you 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.

The finance office will be hosting an open house focused on questions from you, and we invite all faculty, administrators and staff to join us between 2 and 4 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Millage Building (1515 Portland Road).

This will be an opportunity to ask questions, receive guidance, and learn more about navigating finance processes effectively. Multiple team members from finance, including accounts payable, purchasing, and general ledger staff, will be present to provide one-on-one assistance and address any inquiries you may have.

Whether you are new to our university, need clarification on specific steps, or simply want to participate with festive food and fellowship, we encourage you to stop by and connect with us. We look forward to supporting you.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Samantha Prewitt at sprewitt@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

Help spread health and wellness across the globe by supporting students and faculty from the university’s School of Physical Therapy as we travel to Uganda, Africa, this May.

We will be partnering with local leaders and advocacy groups to provide training, education and instruction in the treatment and management of children/people in need of physical therapy, working with patients in rural communities.

So, grab your friends and sign up for the 2025 Christmas Jingle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m.! The run will be around the George Fox campus, starting in Stoffer Stadium. Come join us dressed in your holiday cheer!

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. This includes a free T-shirt if you sign up by Thursday, Nov. 20. Sign up at this link. All proceeds will go toward our trip.

Questions? Contact Carleigh DeLapp at cdelapp20@georgefox.edu.

Only five days are left to complete your Open Enrollment. We have some helpful resources for you on our website and invite you to schedule a benefits consultation.

As a reminder, this process is required for all benefits-eligible employees, even if you do not plan to change your current benefits or are waiving coverage.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Friendly reminder: The Bruin Bookstore will close at noon today (Monday) for inventory. Check out the deals happening this week:

Today through Friday, Nov. 21: Early Black Friday

• 5% off Campus United
• 20% off Beyond Yoga, Colosseum, Concept Sports, ZooZatz, Homefield and Zephyr
• 20% off Sideline at select stores

Today through Saturday, Nov. 22: “Tech the Halls”

• Up to 10% off Apple, Dell and HP
• 25% off Onhand and Belkin accessories

Flash Sales

• Tomorrow (Tuesday): Airpod flash sale
• Thursday, Nov. 20: Apple Pencil flash sale
• Friday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 23: Wicked flash sale

Looking for a part-time job? The hospitality specialist position at the Portland Center provides an on-site presence during daytime hours by serving in these ways:

• Welcoming guests, vendors, students and employees
• Fielding questions
• Resolving or reporting building issues
• Monitoring doors during locked hours
• Assisting event planners with room set-ups
• Maintaining steady communication with the Newberg campus

This position reports to event services, which is based in Newberg. The position will pay $16.95 per hour; graduate students can work up to 28 hours per week. Send your resume to Alan Ghossein at aghossein@georgefox.edu if you’re interested.

Would you like to sell your art at the Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Hangout on Thursday, Dec. 4? It only costs $10 to rent a table to sell your art to students, staff and the local community.

This year, Holiday Hangout is combining with the Christmas Extravaganza, which will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, carriage rides and lots of other fun activities. The art market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work. This event is attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic.

Fill out this form to rent a table.

Get ready for some fun and excitement with your loved ones in the Hadlock Student Center tomorrow (Saturday)! Enjoy a variety of activities and games available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

• Bouldering at the rock-climbing wall
• Top-roping at the rock-climbing wall (belayers provided)
• Volleyball
• Floor hockey
• Pickleball
• Basketball
• Prizes and giveaways!

Family members and kids of all ages are welcome as long as the related employee is present. Please note that waivers are required for family members, so be sure to check the age-specific guidelines. Complete a guest waiver here.

If you have any questions, email Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Bookstore will be open for limited hours this Monday, Nov. 17, for inventory. We will be open from 9 a.m. to noon.

Have questions, concerns or suggestions about BruinBuy? Please join us in the Millage Building for our BruinBuy roundtable this morning (Friday) from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

We are here to help, listen and collaborate with you on all of your procurement and accounts payable needs. This will be an open-dialogue format. Please come take advantage of this learning opportunity.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu or Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.

Below is a list of all scheduled BruinBuy roundtables leading up to the end of the calendar year. All are held in the Millage building unless noted otherwise:

• Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 24, 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Hoover 211
• Thursday, Dec. 11, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2:45 to 3:35 p.m.

The finance office will be hosting an open house focused on questions from you, and we invite all faculty, administrators and staff to join us between 2 and 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Millage Building (1515 Portland Road).

This will be an opportunity to ask questions, receive guidance, and learn more about navigating finance processes effectively. Multiple team members from finance, including accounts payable, purchasing, and general ledger staff, will be present to provide one-on-one assistance and address any inquiries you may have.

Whether you are new to our university, need clarification on specific steps, or simply want to participate with festive food and fellowship, we encourage you to stop by and connect with us. We look forward to supporting you.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Samantha Prewitt at sprewitt@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

Share the joy and beauty of Christmas with our 2025 George Fox Christmas cards, featuring this year’s special chapel and tree design. Check out the card design here and the envelope here.

Cards cost $1.16 each (envelopes included) and will be ready for pick-up as orders are placed. We have a limited quantity of 175 at this cost; additional orders can be placed for an extra cost if needed.

To place an order for your department, please email Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu with the following information:

• Desired quantity
• Name of the person authorizing the IDC
• Full accounting string (account–fund–department–program–operating unit)

May this Christmas season fill your heart with peace, joy and gratitude.