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Join us at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday) for the 15th annual Dalton Lecture in Bauman Auditorium! Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

The Department of Biological and Molecular Sciences is excited to host Dr. Robert D. Sluka, lead scientist of the A Rocha Marine Conservation Program, for his lecture “Creatureliness and Marine Conservation: Is a Manatee Really My Neighbor?”

Sluka will dive into how seeing ourselves as fellow creatures can transform the way we care for our oceans. Chapel credit is available for students who attend.

In addition, Sluka will present an afternoon lecture, “Hope for the Ocean,” at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Have questions? Feel free to reach out to Amanda Sue Harris at amandah@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there!

Give blood, save lives! The George Fox Nursing Club is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive this Friday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road). Our goal is 60 pints, and every donation counts.

Book your appointment here using sponsor code GFNursing, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Before you come, bring a photo ID, eat a good meal, drink plenty of water, and complete your RapidPass to save time.

Questions? Email Josh Hewitt at jhewitt23@georgefox.edu.

Dia de los Muertos (“The Day of the Dead”) is coming up, and we are bringing you a two-part event starting today (Tuesday). This evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Intercultural Resource Center, we are making sugar skulls while watching the movie The Book of Life!

Next Monday, Oct. 26, we will be decorating an ofrenda and other activities while enjoying hot chocolate and conchas.

We encourage you to come to either or both of these days to celebrate those who have passed. If you would like to have a past one featured on a slideshow, you can fill out this form and tell us more about your loved one.

Contact Lizeth Estevez at lestevezmartinez23@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Jason Brummit, Nathan Slegers, and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in the Art & Cinematic Arts Building’s Cinema Screening Room 105.

If you can’t make it in person, you can watch the lecture here.

Dr. Joel Mayward, PhD, associate professor of humanities and cinematic arts, and winner of the 2025-26 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker. He will share on the topic “Breaking Silos, Building Bridges: The Value of Interdisciplinary Scholarship.”

Synopsis: What do theology, philosophy, movies, pop music, poetry, television, Quaker spirituality, Latino/a culture, youth ministry, sexuality, church leadership, and diversity all have in common? They’re all topics Mayward has published or presented on as part of his ongoing academic research.

He will share about his interdisciplinary approach to scholarship, as well as his vocational journey from youth pastor to theologian and film scholar. The event is also a celebratory book launch of his latest publication, Religious Cinema for Non-Believers: Film Criticism as Spiritual Practice (Cascade Books, 2026). We’ll be giving away copies of the book in a raffle, and you can also purchase the book for a discount.

The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided. We hope you are able to support Joel by attending.

Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us for the upcoming fall play, Shakespeare in Love!

Performances will run from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Sunday, Nov. 8, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 15, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now.

George Fox employees receive complimentary tickets for their immediate family by entering their employee email at checkout. George Fox students can attend the Wednesday or Thursday night performances for free.

You may purchase and/or claim your free your tickets here. For more information, please contact the box office at 503-554-3400.

Play Synopsis: Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse, the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play.

Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece yet.

Doctor of Physical Therapy students are seeking participants for a research study, “Upper Extremity Role During a Floor Transfer in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.” We are interested in how older adults use their arms to get up from the floor.

To participate, you must:

• Be at least 50 years of age
• Live independently or in an assisted living facility
• Be able to walk independently at least 15 feet with or without an assistive device
• Take a cognitive test
• Be willing to perform a sit-to-stand test and a balance test, and attempt to get up from the floor multiple times with and without using your arms

In order to participate, you must not have a diagnosis of a neurological condition or a current illness or health issue that would make performing study activities unsafe.

If you’re interested in participating and meet the above criteria, you would come to the university’s Medical Sciences Building at 448 Werth Blvd., where we’ll ask you to sign an informed consent form, answer questions on a questionnaire, perform a short mental status examination, and have your vitals (blood pressure and heart rate) taken. Depending on the results of these assessments, you may or may not be eligible for the study.

If you’re eligible, you’ll continue a single testing session that will last up to approximately one hour. During that time you’ll be asked to answer additional questions, perform a sit-to-stand test and a balance test, and get up from the floor multiple times, first without using your arms, and then using one of your arms.

We may ask you to change into clothing necessary for the study if you are dressed in spandex shorts or leggings, a sleeveless shirt, athletic shoes that do not cover the ankles, and short socks.

You will not be paid for being in this study or reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to/from the Medical Sciences Building.

You are able to stop participation at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.

If interested in participating, schedule an appointment for testing by calling 503-554-2463 or emailing Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu.

Spots are still available for our upcoming free estate planning seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Roberts Center 170, presented as a community service by attorney Stephen C. Palmer.

If you are looking to protect your assets, minimize estate taxes, and ensure your loved ones are taken care of, there is still time to reserve your seat. Following great feedback from our spring session, this presentation returns to guide you through the essentials of wills, living trusts, probate, guardianship, inheritance tax and more.

The seminar is open to all George Fox employees, their family members, and the surrounding community. Refreshments will be provided. Capacity is capped at 75 attendees, so we encourage you to register soon to guarantee a spot.

Registration Details

• Sign-up form: All attendees must register in advance here.
• Faculty and staff drawing: University employees who register and attend will be automatically be entered into a drawing to win a $250 gift card.

If you have any questions, please contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Looking for a bite to eat over mid-semester break? Get your Chipotle fix and support George Fox theatre students all at once!

Alpha Psi Omega, the university’s theatre honor society, is fundraising for scholarships to support students who want to attend the American College Theatre Festival.

Order Chipotle for pickup this Saturday, Oct. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., using the code WBCJ43K. You can also order in-store at the Newberg Chipotle (3105 E. Portland Road) and let the cashier know you’re supporting George Fox Alpha Psi Omega with your order.

Thank you for your contributions! Contact Ellie Heerwagen at eheerwagen22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join the biology and biochemistry program for the 15th Annual Dalton Lecture featuring Dr. Robert D. Sluka, lead scientist of the A Rocha Marine Conservation Program. He’ll present a lecture, titled “Creatureliness and Marine Conservation: Is a Manatee Really My Neighbor?,” on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Dr. Sluka will share about how acknowledging ourselves as fellow creatures can transform our approach to ocean conservation. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

There will be an earlier bonus afternoon lecture at 3 p.m. on “Hope for the Ocean,” also in Bauman. Chapel credit will be given for the evening lecture.

Contact Amanda Harris at amandah@georgefox.edu with any questions.

All are welcome to join in a time of Quaker open worship in the chapel today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. This will be a quiet time of attending to Christ’s presence with and within us.

Alternative chapel credit is available. Afterwards, a page of The Saint John’s Bible will be turned for those who are interested.

Questions? Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu. 

Jason Brummit, Nathan Slegers, and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. in the Art & Cinematic Arts Building’s Cinema Screening Room 105.

Dr. Joel Mayward, PhD, associate professor of humanities and cinematic arts, and winner of the 2025-26 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker. He will share on the topic “Breaking Silos, Building Bridges: The Value of Interdisciplinary Scholarship.”

Synopsis: What do theology, philosophy, movies, pop music, poetry, television, Quaker spirituality, Latino/a culture, youth ministry, sexuality, church leadership, and diversity all have in common? They’re all topics Mayward has published or presented on as part of his ongoing academic research.

He will share about his interdisciplinary approach to scholarship, as well as his vocational journey from youth pastor to theologian and film scholar. The event is also a celebratory book launch of his latest publication, Religious Cinema for Non-Believers: Film Criticism as Spiritual Practice (Cascade Books, 2026). We’ll be giving away copies of the book in a raffle, and you can also purchase the book for a discount.

The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided. We hope you are able to support Joel by attending.

Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Are you between the ages of 55 and 90? Kinesiology students are looking for volunteers to participate in a senior research study comparing two exercise programs and their effects on strength, balance, mobility, and physical activity habits in older adults.

Interested in participating? Contact us by emailing Tinley Taylor at ttaylor23@georgefox.edu or Kiley Harris at kharris23@georgefox.edu.

Don’t miss your chance to hear from all six candidates vying for the three contested positions on the Newberg City Council in this fall’s election. Everyone is invited to the Newberg Candidates Forum tonight (Monday) from 6 to 7:45 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Mayor Bill Rosacker is running for re-election against current city councilor Elise Yarnell Hollamon. They will be joined at the forum by four candidates for two city council seats. Incumbent Robyn Wheatley faces challenger Larry Hampton, while Britta Mansfield faces Leisha Adams for an open seat.

All six candidates will get opportunities to make brief statements and answer questions crafted by the forum organizers.

If you are registered to vote in Newberg, this is a crucial opportunity to be an informed voter. You are also welcome to come if you are curious about what issues face our host city, and what ideas candidates are bringing to address them.

The forum is hosted by three co-sponsors: the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Newberg City Club, and George Fox University.

For more information, contact Professor Emeritus of Politics Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

Our main physical therapist at the George Fox Physical Therapy Community Clinic is gone on maternity leave. However, during this time, we are pleased to welcome another physical therapist who will be providing part-time coverage on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning in early November. If you are in need of physical therapy, please take advantage!

We also have a new faculty member and PT, Dr. Ashlee Baltich, who specializes in pelvic floor and women’s health, including low back, hip, and pelvic conditions. She is currently looking for a few patients over the course of the year and will be providing pro bono care.

We look forward to continuing to serve our community and provide quality physical therapy care to any and all who need it!

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment or have questions, please contact the clinic at 503-554-2479 or physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu.

All six candidates vying for the three contested positions on the Newberg City Council in this fall’s election will be on campus in Bauman Auditorium this Monday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. for this fall’s Newberg Candidates Forum.

Mayor Bill Rosacker is running for re-election against current city councilor Elise Yarnell Hollamon. They will be joined at the forum by four candidates for two city council seats. Incumbent Robyn Wheatley faces challenger Larry Hampton, while Britta Mansfield faces Leisha Adams for an open seat.

All six candidates will get opportunities to make brief statements and answer questions crafted by the forum organizers.

If you are registered to vote in Newberg, this is a crucial opportunity to be an informed voter. You are also welcome to come if you are curious about what issues face our host city, and what ideas candidates are bringing to address them.

The forum is hosted by three co-sponsors: the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Newberg City Club, and George Fox University.

For more information, contact Professor Emeritus of Politics Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

A group of students in the George Fox College of Business are working on an innovation project for their Business 110 class, in which they have created a faith-based apparel brand called Set Apart.

The store is currently selling T-shirts and hoodies designed around the message of living out your faith and being “set apart,” as mentioned in Romans 12:2.

The students plan to continue growing the brand through monthly drops featuring new products and designs, giving customers something new to look forward to each month.

Please consider supporting them by visiting the brand’s website and pre-ordering their newest collection! Pre-orders close Monday, Oct. 12. Shirts are priced at $20 each.

Contact Serena Amann at samann26@georgefox.edu with any questions. 

The Crescent, George Fox’s student-run newspaper, now has a newsletter to prepare you for what is to come in Crescent publications. It will include things such as police logs, sports info, top stories, and much more.

Fill out this form to subscribe to the biweekly newsletter.

Contact Kaylan Iverson at kiverson24@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us in the Miller Gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. for an exciting night of volleyball, fun and team spirit.

Bring your kids out to cheer the Bruins on and experience the game with us. It’s Volleyball Youth Night, so kids and the parents who bring them get in free.

Grab your family, wear your favorite Bruins volleyball gear, and come support the George Fox volleyball team!

Contact Gracie Bearden at gbearden23@georgefox.edu with any questions. 

Don’t miss your chance to hear from all six candidates vying for the three contested positions on the Newberg City Council in this fall’s election. Everyone is invited to the Newberg Candidate Forum, held in Bauman Auditorium this Monday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. 

Mayor Bill Rosacker is running for re-election against current city councilor Elise Yarnell Hollamon. They will be joined at the forum by four candidates for two city council seats. Incumbent Robyn Wheatley faces challenger Larry Hampton, while Britta Mansfield faces Leisha Adams for an open seat.

All six candidates will get opportunities to make brief statements and answer questions crafted by the forum organizers.

If you are registered to vote in Newberg, this is a crucial opportunity to be an informed voter. You are also welcome to come if you are curious about what issues face our host city, and what ideas candidates are bringing to address them.

The forum is hosted by three co-sponsors: the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Newberg City Club, and George Fox University.

For more information, contact Professor Emeritus of Politics Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

The Department of English and Languages invites you to its third annual Eclectic Texts Conference, themed “Unmasked: Superheroes, Supervillains, and the Fight for Hope!”

The conference will take place Nov. 20-21, and we will be accepting proposals for papers until Oct. 19. Registration for the conference is now open, with early registration from now until Oct. 21. For the early-bird discount, use code SUPERearly for $5 off registration!

Contact the ETC team for more information at gfu-english@georgefox.edu. Registration is available here, and you can learn more at the ETC website.