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Richter Scholar proposals are due Monday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research and/or projects that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual students, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research/project opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility. For the purpose of this program, research/project is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted methods.

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link. All submittals will be electronic.

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

Please make time to attend the all-employee lunch and meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 11:30 a.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103. Enjoy a complimentary lunch followed by our monthly all-employee meeting at noon.

If you are unable to attend in person, you may join the meeting on Zoom. Here is the Zoom link.

Join us at noon today (Thursday) for a virtual lunch-and-learn experience focused on the Willamette Dental plan. Join the meeting with this link.

Discover the intricacies of our Willamette Dental comprehensive benefits package, including insights into orthodontia treatments, guidance on locating offices and specialty locations, and much more. We will have a dedicated time for Q&A after the presentation. Prioritize your well-being today!

Update: Please note that the Bruin Store will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. An announcement yesterday stated it would be open. We will resume our regular hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) on Monday. Enjoy your holiday!

Newberg campus offices will be closed this Friday, Oct. 13, for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open. The library will resume regular hours of operation over the weekend.

The Bruin Store will be open for regular hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on Friday.

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 this 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.

Faculty and staff, were you born outside of the United States? Did you live outside of the U.S. for an extended period? If so, The Office of International Student Services is interested in hearing from you.

We would like to create a community base of support on campus for those who have lived outside of the United States. This is an opportunity to connect with students and others who have a similar and unique experience.

For those interested in this community, please complete this Google form by Wednesday, Nov. 1. In November, we will follow up to set up a meeting and create next steps.

If you have any questions, please direct them to Kerry Ford at fordk@georgefox.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

President Robin Baker invites you to hear from American Civil War historian and author Dr. Allen C. Guelzo at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, in Canyon Commons. He will give a free lecture entitled, “Why Do We Remember the Civil War?”

Dr. Guelzo is one of our nation’s most accomplished Civil War historians, and one of the country’s foremost Lincoln scholars. He is a New York Times best-selling author and one of Power Line’s 100 “Top Professors” in America.

He serves as senior research scholar in the Council of the Humanities and director of the Initiative on Politics and Statesmanship in the James Madison Program at Princeton University.

Mark your calendars: Medicare Open Enrollment starts Friday, Oct. 15! It’s your chance to review or change your prescription drug and health coverage for next year. Get a head start by previewing your 2024 options to see if there’s a better fit for your needs and budget.

You have two main ways to get your Medicare coverage, either Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage (Medicare-approved plans from private companies). It’s important to understand the differences between these two options, so click this link to learn the seven things you should consider when choosing your coverage.

Note: You may be seeing and hearing a lot of information about Medicare plans. Start at Medicare.gov, your official source for unbiased Medicare information, to find the type of coverage that best meets your needs.

Finally, you can review your 2024 plan options here.

There are fresh markdowns on apparel at the Bruin Bookstore! Red-tagged items are 25% off their marked price. Help us make room for new merchandise! In-store items only; does not apply to online sales. We may not have all sizes in all styles.

Got lunch plans today (Friday)? Cancel them! Instead, order in and use the online-only code 916574 at any Panda Express location in the U.S. to support the George Fox esports program!

Note: Make sure to use the code above, not the code from the previous announcement.

Support us and, at the same time, enjoy delicious food. It’s a win-win! Contact Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Hello, George Fox faculty! It’s that time again: Course material adoptions are due by Sunday, Oct. 15. You can adopt via Follett Discover or by emailing 1478mgr@follett.com.

Also, if the texts you want have scratch-off codes in them and that code is important to you, please let us know and we’ll set the book to “new only” in the system. Cheers and thank you!

Feel free to contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join registered dietitian Kayla and chef Tim for a Providence-sponsored virtual event that focuses on how to create a heart-healthy meal you will love. The recipe will be chicken pozole.

This resource is available to everyone, not just Providence members! The webinar will be online on Monday, Oct. 16, at noon.

Sign up and see more information at this link!

Richter Scholar proposals are due at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23. The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research and/or projects that are devised, initiated, and carried out by individual students, with mentorship, guidance, and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research/project opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility. For the purpose of this program, research/project is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool, or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted methods.

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link. All submittals will be electronic.

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

With so many weight-management tools and fad diets out there, knowing what will work best for your overall health can be hard.

Join Basecamp this month as they explore what it means to be at a healthy weight and the lifestyle tools you can use to get there. One of the upcoming opportunities is our wellness cooking webinar, “In the Kitchen with Jamie,” on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at noon. This resource is available to everyone, not just Providence members!

Sign up for the webinar at this link!

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the annual Fall Ladies’ Luncheon this Monday, Oct. 9. Ruth Baker will host this come-and-go event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

A short devotional and prayer will be held at noon. Come and connect with other women in our community over a delicious meal. There is no cost to attend.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP using this link. We look forward to seeing you there!

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled additional recommendations for engagement, crowdsourced from the George Fox community for the George Fox community. Check them out here.

This resource lists restaurants to try, music to listen to, books to read, movies to watch (including movies to watch with us at the IRC … come join us for Watch Party Wednesdays today and next week at 2:30 p.m.). Be sure to check it out.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, George Fox!

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.