The Daily Bruin

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.

Are you interested in doing research or a project? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research/project activities that are devised, initiated, and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance, and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

Students, if you are interested in doing research/project next summer, connect with a faculty mentor NOW so they can help you with your proposal. The deadline for proposals is 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23.

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.

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!

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.

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 students receive a special discount ($100 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.

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 students.

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!

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.

Please fill out this short survey to help this group of students in BUSN 250: Business Communication plan a fundraiser for addiction awareness. Take the survey at this link.

Questions? Reach out at mtubbs21@georgefox.edu. Thank you so much 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.

Need counseling? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Are you having problems in your relationships that are getting in the way of your academics or life in general?

George Fox’s counseling services are here to meet all of your mental health needs, and are still free for Newberg campus students and conveniently located right here on campus. Counseling for non-Newberg-based students is available for $30 per session.

We offer in-person and virtual appointments for students living in Oregon. One-time consults and ongoing counseling appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, please call 503-554-2340.

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.

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.

Need counseling? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Are you having problems in your relationships that are getting in the way of your academics or life in general?

George Fox’s counseling services are here to meet all of your mental health needs, and is still free for Newberg campus students and conveniently located right here on campus. Counseling for non-Newberg-based students is available for $30 per session.

We offer in-person and virtual appointments for students living in Oregon. One-time consults and ongoing counseling appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, please call 503-554-2340.

Would you like to help promote religious freedom AND reduce polarization tearing America apart? Volunteer to participate in a national research project focus group on the George Fox campus.

Focus groups will take place in two sessions on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The George Fox Civility Project is working with scholars from the University of Cincinnati and Catholic University in Washington D.C., to explore the potential for cooperation on religious freedom issues for Christians and Muslims. If you are theologically evangelical and politically right-of-center, without extensive experience with Muslim cultures, we need you.

Contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu to sign up. Students and employees are all welcome!

The Portland FBI would like to invite you to attend the in-person FBI Careers Recruitment Event located at the Portland FBI Field Office on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m.

You can look forward to an informative session filled with insight into various positions in the FBI. This event will be highlighting the special agent, forensic accountant, STEM and language specialist roles.

To officially register for this event, we will need additional information so that you can obtain clearance to enter FBI space. All attendees will need to provide us with your full name, date of birth, a driver’s license/ID number and a phone number so that we can contact you in case there is a change regarding the event.

Email portlandapplicants@fbi.gov with the above information to register.

Are you interested in doing research/project? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research/project activities that are devised, initiated, and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance, and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

Students, if you are interested in doing research/project next summer, connect with a faculty mentor NOW so they can help you with your proposal. The deadline for proposals is Monday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. 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.