The Daily Bruin

Join our community as we “Stand with Students” in a new way by giving! There are so many opportunities to give that support students. Here are a few ideas!

• The Student Fund: This fund supports scholarships and a number of programs that aid students every day.
• Bruin Community Pantry: The BCP supports students who have limited access to healthy food and educates them on healthy eating habits through cooking demonstrations and educational programming.
• Student Emergency Fund: This fund supports students in need who are experiencing financial hardship.
• Scholarships: 100% of George Fox students receive scholarship aid that enables them to attend George Fox and pursue a life of purpose where God has called them.

To give through a payroll deduction each month, fill out this form. Note: Login using the “Google” button next to the general login. Use your George Fox email.

Questions? Contact Carlee Reed at 503-554-2120 or creed@georgefox.edu

Today, the federal government will be conducting a nationwide test of the emergency alert system, so do not be alarmed when you receive it.

The test messages will be sent to all cell phones, televisions and radios. It is scheduled to begin at about 11:20 a.m. Pacific time.

Read this article to learn more.

Join Nationwide’s “Teaching Thursdays,” complimentary educational virtual live sessions designed to increase your knowledge of your retirement benefits and find strategies to improve your financial wellness.

Coming up in October:

Thursday, Oct. 5: Credit, Debt & Budgeting: Learn more about personal finance, debt, and budgeting. Discover small changes that make a big difference regarding your future financial wellness. Presented by: Rochelle Davis

Thursday, Oct. 19: Managing Taxes: Learn how taxes can impact retirement income plans (pre-tax, post-tax and inherited). Presented by: Doug Ewing

Find out more here.

Hello, instructors. Please be aware that unsold textbooks will be going back to their publishers soon. Please urge any students who have not made their purchases yet to please do so. Also, adoptions for spring of 2024 are open now; we are waiting for your selections!

Please contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

George Fox IT is updating some systems used to manage password resets. Due to these changes, the next time you log in to single sign-on (login.georgefox.edu) you may be prompted to add a secondary email address and a security question. This should be a one-time process.

If you have any questions, email Joshua Nauman at jnauman@georgefox.edu.

George Fox employees receive a special discount ($50 off) on a wilderness first aid course that is scheduled for March 2-3, 2024. This is a great course for anyone who likes to spend time outside or plans to work in outdoor or wilderness environments.

If you are interested in reading more details about the course or registering, please click here. If you have questions, contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

October is National Retirement Security Month. Take a few minutes this month to:

• Use our tools and resources to help you plan for the life you want
• Register for a webinar to learn more about planning
• Chat with a financial professional about your planning options

See what you can do with Nationwide Retirement Plans during National Retirement Security Month at this link.

Questions? Call 1-855-463-4977 or schedule an appointment here.

October is here, which usually means the FAFSA application is launching. However, this year there will be a delay in the opening of the FAFSA application due to some significant changes resulting from the FAFSA Simplification Act.

This act aims to streamline the financial aid application process and make it more user-friendly as well as expand eligibility for federal financial aid for students. In light of these changes, the FAFSA application for the 2024-25 year will not be available until sometime in December.

While no firm date has been set, we are committed to keeping students and families updated about the changes in timeline and process this year. To learn more about FAFSA Simplification and how it may impact our students and families, visit our 2024-25 FAFSA Simplification webpage.

We all can struggle with completing all that is on our to-do lists, whether that’s at home or at work. Creating to-do lists, organizing, prioritizing and celebrating the little wins can really make a difference in our daily lives.

View this helpful guide from Providence’s “Well-Being Watch” for tips on how to truly make your time count as we head into the busy fall season. This resource is available to everyone, not just Providence members!

If you are interested in learning about wellness, consider participating in the FIT Foundations program from the Providence Heart Institute. This family-focused lifestyle training program is designed to help families become their healthiest through a community approach to wellness, fitness, and nutrition education.

Basecamp’s team of experts is here to help guide you through a 12-week on-demand program, where families learn about a health or well-being topic and then complete the weekly activity together. This program is free, open to the public, and self-led, so you can choose the day and time that works best for your family.

The program is launching today (Monday), so register now at this link!

The School of Theology is hosting REJUVENATE, a one-day youth ministry training conference for any and all Christian adults shepherding and serving young people: pastors, nonprofit leaders, educators, coaches, counselors — really anyone who cares about adolescents!

The event will be on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. The keynote speakers are Kara Powell from the Fuller Youth Institute and 40-year youth ministry veteran Mark Oestreicher (“Marko”). The cost is $20 and includes lunch.

We hope to rejuvenate those serving in youth ministry so they can continue to guide the next generation for Christ!

Find more info on this website and register here today! If you have any questions, email Joel Mayward at  jmayward@georgefox.edu.

Come see renowned Christian author, teacher and alumnus Richard J. Foster present an award in his name to pastor and fellow author Joshua Choonmin Kang tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m.

The presentation in Canyon Commons will be followed by Kang’s lecture, “Deep-Rooted in Christ,” and a reception. Kang will also speak in chapel this morning at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Can’t make today’s session? You can register to watch it at this link.

A selection committee selected Kang as the 2023 recipient of the Richard J. Foster Award in Spiritual Formation. The award recognizes those whose intellectual and practical work helps others come into an ongoing transformational relationship with Jesus Christ. More info about the award and this year’s events can be found at this link.

Kang is the founding pastor of New Life Vision Church in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles, and the author of more than 80 books in Korean, including Solitude of a Leader, with over 1.5 million copies in print.

Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join us for Homecoming this Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 28-30! Visit homecoming.georgefox.edu for scheduled activities and locations. We are looking forward to a wonderful time together!

Here are a few highlights:

Thursday

• Chapel: Hear 2023 Richard J. Foster Award in Spiritual Formation recipient Joshua Choonmin Kang speak at 10:50 a.m. Return that night for the 7 p.m. awards presentation in Canyon Commons.

Friday

• “Friday Flowers” in Memory of Grandpa Roy: Join us at 11:30 a.m. in the quad for this second annual tradition
• “Navigating the ChatGPT Revolution”: Hear President Baker address the challenges and opportunities AI brings to higher education at 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Sports Hall of Fame Reception: 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Homecoming Concert: 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium

Saturday

• Bruinpalooza on the Quad: Join us for a celebration of Bruin pride from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.! The event includes popcorn, cotton candy, free hotdogs, inflatables, games, faculty meet-ups, and more. And the goats are back!
• Football vs. Lewis & Clark: 4 p.m. in Stoffer Stadium

If you have any questions, contact Holly Anderson at handerson@georgefox.edu.

Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students and employees ($25) and community members ($30). We are offering 25-minute massages on Monday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register for a massage using this Google Form.

The George Fox Civility Project has some $50 Amazon gift cards available for those volunteering to participate in a focus group this Thursday at either 4 or 6:30 p.m.

The focus groups are part of a national study of the potential for interfaith cooperation on important social or political issues. Focus group participation is open to anyone who has an evangelical Christian faith, is politically right-of-center, and has not had extensive experience with Muslim cultures. There are a few slots left that can be filled by George Fox employees.

For more information, or to sign up, visit the Civility Project website at this link, or email Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu The gift cards are first-come, first-served, so sign up now!

The best way to avoid Medicare fraud? Help prevent it in the first place. Follow these three tips to protect yourself from scammers:

1. If you get a call, text or email asking for your Medicare Number, don’t respond. Don’t give your Medicare card or Medicare Number to anyone except your doctor or people you know should have it. Remember, Medicare will never call you unprompted and ask you for your personal information.
2. Check your Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) or claims statements carefully. If you see a charge for a service you didn’t get or a product you didn’t order (like a COVID-19 over-the-counter test), it may be fraud.
3. If you suspect fraud, report it at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Visit Medicare.gov, the official source for Medicare information, to learn more about preventing Medicare fraud.

Watch this video to see how you can shut down Medicare fraud and abuse, and visit this link to learn more.

Attend a free webinar about student loans! You can register for either the session on Oct. 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or the session on Oct. 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

This workshop explains key differences between federal and private student loans, and compares eligibility, interest rates, repayment plans and more. Participants will learn how to choose the option that best suits their needs. Register here.

The library provides access to The Wall Street Journal. Sign up at this link to turn on your access.

You can download the WSJ app here and read more about this program at this link. If you have questions, contact a librarian at researchhelp@georgefox.edu.

Join our community as we “Stand with Students” in a new way by giving! There are so many opportunities to give that support students. Here are a few ideas!

• The Student Fund: This fund supports scholarships and a number of programs that aid students every day.
• Bruin Community Pantry: The BCP supports students who have limited access to healthy food and educates them on healthy eating habits through cooking demonstrations and educational programming.
• Student Emergency Fund: This fund supports students in need who are experiencing financial hardship.
• Scholarships: 100% of George Fox students receive scholarship aid that enables them to attend George Fox and pursue a life of purpose where God has called them.

To give through a payroll deduction each month, fill out this form.
Note: Login using the “Google” button next to the general login. Use your George Fox email.

Questions? Contact Carlee Reed at 503-554-2120 or email creed@georgefox.edu

Come see renowned Christian author, teacher and alumnus Richard J. Foster present an award in his name to pastor and fellow author Joshua Choonmin Kang next Thursday, Sept 28, at 7 p.m.

The presentation in Canyon Commons will be followed by Kang’s lecture, “Deep-Rooted in Christ,” and a reception. Kang will also speak at chapel earlier that day at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Can’t make Thursday’s session? You can register to watch it at this link.

A selection committee selected Kang as the 2023 recipient of the Richard J. Foster Award in Spiritual Formation. The award recognizes those whose intellectual and practical work helps others come into an ongoing transformational relationship with Jesus Christ. More info about the award and this year’s events can be found at this link.

Kang is the founding pastor of New Life Vision Church in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles, and the author of more than 80 books in Korean, including Solitude of a Leader, with over 1.5 million copies in print.

Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu for more information.