The Daily Bruin

The Miles for Meals Challenge begins tomorrow! Aren’t you excited? We already have 18 amazing teams and almost 80 participants registered, with more people joining every day.

If you are a participant:

• Make a donation to the Bruin Community Pantry. During the first week of the challenge we will focus on fresh produce, though all items from the list are welcome. You can also donate money or set up monthly donations through Employee Giving.
• Sync your device to track your miles automatically (for instructions, click here). You can also manually enter your miles and other activities using these conversions. Yes, you can dance, play miniature golf, or house clean for the pantry!
• Encourage others to join be registering here.

Don’t forget that two $50 Fred Meyer gift cards will be awarded weekly, and the team with the highest average number of miles will win a $150 Fred Meyer gift card for each team member!

The best part? When we reach our goal of 5,000 collective miles, local businesses will make monetary donations to support the pantry.

Let’s make a difference for our physical well-being and for the Bruin Community Pantry, which serves over 5,000 guests each year.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu

Did you know Grandpa Roy? Have a story or memory to share about how he impacted your life? Complete this form by Friday, Oct. 4, to let us know.

We are also looking for a few volunteers to help pass out flowers to students on campus on Friday, Oct. 11. This is a part of our Homecoming tradition, “Friday Flowers,” which honors Grandpa Roy’s legacy. We will meet at the clocktower at 11:30 a.m.

If you are interested, please fill out this form or email Britnee Ely in the alumni relations office at bely@georgefox.edu to sign up by Friday, Oct. 4.

Resonate Seminars are free monthly seminars, open to the public and modeled after our honors program seminars. On Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m., we will discuss Tish Harrison Warren’s “Prayer in the Night,” Parts I-II.

Pre-read the text, take notes and write down questions. Critical perspectives are welcome!

These seminars are facilitated by Dr. Andrew del Rio, honors program faculty fellow and assistant professor of philosophy in the Department of Theology.

Fall 2024 Resonate Seminar Schedule

• Friday, Oct. 11: Tish Harrison Warren’s “Prayer in the Night,” Parts I-II (pre-read)
• Friday, Nov. 8: Tish Harrison Warren’s “Prayer in the Night”, Parts III-IV (pre-read)
• Friday, Dec. 13: Nicholas Wolterstorff’s “Lament for a Son” (pre-read)

Contact Brandy Vazquez at bvazquez@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Two character and leadership lecture events will take place Monday, Oct. 21, and you’re invited.

If you are involved in athletics at George Fox, whether athlete, coach or staff, plan to attend “The Athlete’s Journey: How Sports Shape Character” at 8 a.m. in Canyon Commons. Adam Puckett and Sabrina Little will be interviewed, followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Breakfast will be provided.

The public lunch lecture, “Developing Courage through Opposite Actions,” focuses on the development of virtues. It is open to all. Come to Canyon Commons at noon for this lecture, again followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Lunch will be provided.

Contact Brandy Vazquez at bvazquez@georgefox.edu with questions.

Our employee assistance program, Canopy, extends a helping hand to those affected by substance misuse. Canopy offers free and confidential support, including access to an online learning center, information, and assistance with treatment referrals. Connect with a counselor today and take the first step toward a thriving lifestyle.

Not sure where to start? Use My Plan, our virtual care navigator, for personalized recommendations and connections to resources. Canopy services are available to household family members too.

Contact Aga at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

This October, the English Department will be putting on the first of our Eclectic Texts Conferences (ETC). This one is all about Taylor Swift. Are you interested in her influence on pop culture? Wondering how her songwriting intersects with literary, political and religious academia? Do you love classic literature and pop music?

Join us for the “Taylor Swift: The Voice of an Age” conference Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, where faculty and students will present papers and engage in discussions about the literary and cultural impact of Taylor Swift.

Registration is available now for only $5. For more information and to register, visit our ETC web page.

Sound like fun? Spread the word! The deadline for registration is Oct. 13. If you have any questions, please reach out to gfu-english@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there!

Do you know the Christian population in Taiwan is only 3.9%? If you are interested in making friends with college students in Taiwan, you can get to know them in a weekly one-hour Google Meet. By conversing with them in English, you can invite them to learn about Christian faith.

You can choose the most convenient day for your meeting. Meetings will be at either 7 a.m. or 7 p.m. to accommodate the time change.

Stop by  the information table in Canyon Commons between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today (Thursday) for more details, or email pshih20@georgefox.edu anytime.

There’s still time to sign up for Miles for Meals! This wellness challenge starts Oct. 1, aiming to promote food security in our community while encouraging everyone to stay active.

We are challenging faculty and staff to collectively cover 5,000 miles over the first three weeks of October. You can participate as an individual or form a team of up to five members.

Consider donating food or money (see preferred donations here) to the Bruin Community Pantry. You’ll be contributing to a great cause that serves over 5,000 students and residents each year.

Providence has provided a simple tool to track your activities. You can do all forms of activity to go that extra mile.

Weekly prizes include two $50 Fred Meyer gift cards, and the team with the highest average mileage will win $150 Fred Meyer gift cards for each member.

When we reach our goal, local businesses will donate to the pantry, amplifying our impact!

Ready to join us? Click here to sign up! Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Here are a few reminders about the revised curriculum proposal process:

• Any curricular change intended for the 2025-26 academic year must be initiated by Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. The initiate form simply asks proposers to answer five brief questions, which are then sent to their dean/program director for approval of the idea.
• After approval is given, the curriculum clerk (during the month of October) will work with the proposer to develop and finalize the full curriculum proposal document for review by their division curriculum committee based on the desired curriculum change.
• Complete proposals (for any curricular change) should be emailed to curriculum@georgefox.edu.
• Proposals will be considered by division curriculum committees in the order they are received starting in mid-September.

A link to the initiate form can be found here or on the Curriculum Council website.

Questions about the curriculum process can be emailed to curriculum@georgefox.edu.

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the Fall Ladies’ Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 3. Ruth Baker will be hosting this come-and-go event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

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!

Attention staff and students! Our surplus inventory is now available for you to browse online at this link. The list and other information can also found on the George Fox surplus website.

Our surplus collection offers a variety of items available for personal purchase, as well as some items that can be reused in departments and buildings at no cost to the department.

Please note that all items previously stored at Plant Services have been relocated off-site, meaning visits to Plant Services to view inventory are no longer possible.

If you’re interested in purchasing an item for personal use, please email surplus@georgefox.edu and reference the item’s GFUID-XXX. Purchasers will need to pick up items at our warehouse.

To request an item for departmental use, be sure to complete a Furniture Request Form, also referencing the item’s GFUID-XXX.

Contact Gabe Morales at gmorales@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Our research group from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program is evaluating the reliability of different systems to measure leg strength. We are looking for participants who are willing to produce maximum force at their knees with a quick and non-invasive test. To sign up, please follow this link.

Sessions will be available starting next Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Medical Sciences Building located at 448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg.

If you have any questions, please email gotknees24@gmail.com.

You are invited to join an upcoming live webinar, “Risk versus Reward: There’s More Than One Way to Save for Retirement,” on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 11:30 a.m. This engaging session will explore various investment strategies tailored to your risk tolerance and financial goals. Sign up here.

In addition to the webinar, we’re offering personalized one-on-one consultations with our dedicated retirement specialist, available both on campus and virtually. This is a unique opportunity to receive tailored guidance and address your specific questions in a private setting. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your retirement planning. Sign up for a consultation by clicking this link.

Did you know the university has an Amazon Business Prime account? If you don’t have access, please email purchasing@georgefox.edu to get set up!

Sick of polarized politics making our public life so ugly and destructive, especially in an election year? Convinced that even when we disagree, followers of Jesus ought to be able to bring love and compassion into our politics?

Find out how we can make this happen tomorrow (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Hear George Fox alumnus and political science professor Dr. Daniel Bennett talk about “Citizenship, Civility, and the Tension in Faith and Politics”.

Contact Ron Mock at the George Fox Civility Project at civility@georgefox.edu for more information.

Attention faculty: The Academic Leadership Team is pleased to host a free faculty lunch on the third Thursday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.! Come to Canyon Commons 103 to pick up a lunch voucher, get your lunch through the cafeteria line, then bring it back to 102/103 to enjoy fellowship with your colleagues.

If you have questions about this event, contact Charlene Maugeri at cmaugeri@georgefox.edu.

George Fox Talks, the university’s podcast and video series, is back for season four! Don’t miss the first episode, a conversation with author and political commentator Michael Wear about the moral weight of voting in America. Plus, check out the summer’s bonus content featuring our own Jason Fileta and Lindsey Hankins!

Subscribe to George Fox Talks on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart, or sign up to receive weekly emails at georgefox.edu/talks.

George Fox staff and graduate students: Complete this survey for a chance to win a gift card! This research is about experiences (specifically positive and negative experiences) of receiving encouragement. Your thoughts on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

No personally identifying information will be collected, and your answers will be kept confidential. Once you have completed the survey, you will have the option of entering your email into a drawing for one of 10 $25 gift cards.

If you have any questions, please contact Paige Tobias at ptobias17@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.

A few reminders for the revised curriculum proposal process:

• Any curricular change intended for the 2025-26 academic year must be initiated by Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. The initiate form simply asks proposers to answer five brief questions, which are then sent to their dean/program director for approval of the idea.
• After approval is given, the curriculum clerk (during the month of October) will work with the proposer to develop and finalize the full curriculum proposal document for review by their division curriculum committee based on the desired curriculum change.
• Complete proposals (for any curricular change) should be emailed to curriculum@georgefox.edu.
• Proposals will be considered by division curriculum committees in the order they are received starting in mid-September.

A link to the initiate form can be found here or on the Curriculum Council website.

Questions about the curriculum process can be emailed to curriculum@georgefox.edu.

The Department of Social Work invites you to an event, “Social Work Fall Diversity Dialogue: Public Theology and Public Policy for Racial Justice with Ekemini Uwan,” tomorrow (Wednesday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Uwan is a public theologian, international human rights activist, and coauthor of the 2023 NAACP image award nominated book Truths Table: Black Women’s Musing on Life, Love and Liberation. She serves as the special advisor for The Aspen Institute’s Racial Justice and Religion Collective.

Uwan is a charter member of the International Civil Working Group of the Permanent Forum for People of African Descent at the United Nations and is a reparations activist whose work spans the globe, as she has advocated for global reparations on behalf of Africans and African descendants on the floor of the United Nations three times.

As one who is passionate about theology, Uwan has a fierce commitment to the gospel and its implications for issues pertaining to reparations, racial injustice, anti-Black racism and white supremacy. She believes that theology can and does speak to our present-day culture, social and political issues.

Don’t miss this opportunity to dialogue with an accomplished social writer and activist. For further information and questions, contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.