The Daily Bruin

Looking for a place to connect, grow in your faith, and build community this fall? Life Groups are back!

Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet weekly for five weeks for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. Each meeting is one hour, and participating students are eligible to receive spiritual life credit.

The second session of Life Groups begins soon and will run for five weeks from Oct. 19 through Nov. 16.

Sign up by Friday, Oct. 16.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

If your email inbox frequently feels overwhelming, you aren’t alone. It’s easy to miss important course announcements and grade updates when you’re getting notified for every single Canvas activity.

Take control of your inbox by switching your Canvas notifications to single daily or weekly summaries. Check out the Canvas Getting Started for Students or the Student Canvas Orientation module in any of your Canvas courses for step-by-step instructions on how to customize your alert preferences and cut down the noise.

Contact Jordan West, learning support services success specialist, at jwest@georgefox.edu with any feedback or questions

Our main physical therapist at the George Fox Physical Therapy Community Clinic will soon be going 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.

Know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please complete this form with the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking the time to share these stories with us!

People from across the political spectrum describe themselves as patriotic. But they often have trouble seeing each other as patriotic. Come to a Community Conversation in Canyon Commons at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) to get a chance to listen to – and talk to – people who think of patriotism differently.

Clarify where we all agree and where we disagree, and why. Come away better able to recognize when others are being patriotic, better able to join with others in love for our country, and better able to fairly and accurately articulate the differences among us – and in the process make our community healthier and our democracy stronger and more creative.

For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Looking for help with brainstorming for your next project? Need help with your partially drafted paper? Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Want to get on top of things before a test or midterm?

Make an appointment with the Virtual Learning Center for writing and general academic support. Meetings might include reviewing the assignment, discussing citation styles, or talking through the body paragraphs of your paper. All of our appointments are free, 50-minute Google Meet or asynchronous consultations.

You can schedule an appointment by clicking on the TracCloud icon at the bottom left corner of your Canvas course menu.

Questions? Email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu or the VLC at vlc@georgefox.edu

Want to be a part of our upcoming events, and get early access to the action? Sign up for our upcoming events and secure your spot.

• Speed Dating: Join us for the first Speed Dating event, hosted in Klages on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m.  
  • Last year the No. 1-requested event by the student body was Speed Dating. You spoke up and we listened! Sign up here to be a part of this first-time event. (Space will be limited and will be first come, first served.)
• 4D Dinner: Join us for our 4D dinner experience on Friday, Nov. 6, in Canyon Commons.
  • Ever wanted to watch a movie and be a part of the action? Enjoy food from the movie and an immersive experience. Seats will be limited, as this event includes a full dinner. Sign up here to reserve your seats.
• Fox Got Talent: In a few weeks, we’ll host our annual Fox Got Talent show on Thursday, Nov. 12, in Bauman Auditorium.
  • Want to compete to win the ultimate prize of $500 and show off your talent? Click this link to audition.

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on these events. Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu. 

The Morse lot has been completed and is officially open! All students with a Morse permit are now required to park in the Morse parking lot.

Going forward, vehicles with a Morse parking permit are required to park in the Morse lot during school hours. Street parking and parking at 310 Villa are not permitted.

Any vehicles found parking on the main campus or on the street with a Morse permit will be issued citations starting Monday, Oct. 5.

The entrance is off of Villa Road, with a second entrance/exit at Fulton Street to be opened soon.

For more information, please contact Campus Public Safety at campussafety@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2090.

Leave a lasting legacy and protect those you love most. Access professional estate guidance tools to prepare wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents with confidence.

To learn more, visit the university’s Wellness webpage.

Looking to protect your assets, minimize estate taxes, and ensure your loved ones are taken care of? Join us for a 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.

Following enthusiastic feedback from our spring event, this popular presentation returns to cover essential topics like wills, living trusts, probate, guardianship, and inheritance tax. The seminar is open to all George Fox employees, their family members, and the surrounding community.

Refreshments will be served, and space is limited to 75 attendees, so please arrive early to get a seat. Feel free to invite colleagues and family.

All attendees must register here. University staff and faculty who register here and attend will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a $250 gift card!

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Attention writers! The Wineskin is now taking submissions for its weekly blog.

If you enjoy writing things like poetry, media reviews, or short form fiction and nonfiction, then this is the opportunity for you. Each week, up to three submissions can be selected for publication in the blog section of our website.

The submission deadline will be Wednesday of each week, and the writing selections will be uploaded by the end of the day on Monday each following week.

Click here to submit your work. We would love to see your writing!

Note: Submissions and selections for The Wineskin’s blog are not equivalent to submissions and selections for the hard copy journal published at the conclusion of the academic year. There will be an individual submission form opening for this in the latter half of the academic year.

Questions? Contact Isa Motz at imotz23@georgefox.edu. 

Please be aware that the official business mileage reimbursement rate for 2026 has been updated to 76 cents per mile ($0.76/mile).

Please ensure you use this updated rate when calculating mileage on all expense reimbursement forms moving forward.

Questions? Please reach out to AccountsPayable@georgefox.edu.

Welcome to a brand-new school year with the Women of Color Collective. There’s no better way to kick off the year than with our first event, “2016 WOCC-CHELLA,” hosted at the Intercultural Resource Center tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 8 p.m.!

Come meet new people, have fun, and celebrate the new school year. We will have Just Dance, a photo booth, food and drinks, games, a prize for best dressed, and more.

Everyone is welcome to join this event. We can’t wait to see you all!

Questions? Contact Mia Chitala at mcacatzunchitala24@georgefox.edu. 

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during the beginning of mid-semester break on Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 17.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10-12 students. Participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body and spirit.

Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.

You must fill out an application to express interest in attending, and you’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected. You will then secure your spot with $20, which covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is Oct. 12 (or until spots are filled).

Chapel credit is offered for those who attend. Click here to sign up. 

Questions? Contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu. 

As we head into October, take advantage of our Employee Homeownership Program’s upcoming virtual webinars designed to help you navigate the housing market.

Sessions include:

• “Homebuying & Financing 101”
  • Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 9:30 a.m.
• “Debt-to-Income Ratios: Are You Financially Ready to Buy a Home?”
  • Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 8:30 a.m.
• “Downsizing for Financial Freedom: How to Sell Your Home and Reduce Your Expenses”
  • Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9:30 a.m.

For more information, click here. You can register or request recordings for any of these sessions by visiting the Advantage Home Plus registration page. 

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Friendsview is holding its fall garage sale soon! They are looking for a few strong helpers to assist with moving larger items on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from approximately 4 to 6 p.m.

If you’re able to lend a hand, please meet in the lower-level Recreation Room of the Friendsview Manor (1301 E. Fulton St.). Your help would make a huge difference and be greatly appreciated!

Questions? Contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu or Lilly Aime at laime24@georgefox.edu.

This Friday, Oct. 2, join us in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. to watch our very own Bruins compete for the “Mr. Bruin” crown and the limo, while supporting our school’s food bank, the Bruin Community Pantry. You’re in for fun, laughs and community spirit all in one night!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on these events.

Coming up:

• Harvest Block Party: Friday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. on chapel lawn
• Speed Dating: Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in Klages
• Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in HMS

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions!

Please join us for the first pre-med club event of the year! If you are interested in medical school and what to learn more about how to prepare, then this is the event for you!

We will be talking all about the different pathways available to you and do some fun games to start forming a stronger pre-medical community here at George Fox. Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. in EHS 102.

If you are interested in the club, please contact aalex23@georgefox.edu

There is still time to sign up for the virtual Medicare seminar today (Tuesday) at 3 p.m.!

George Fox has partnered with SGIA Medicare Consulting to offer a free, interactive session to help you navigate your coverage options with confidence.

What you’ll learn:

• Medicare Parts A–D coverage and costs
• Advantage vs. Supplement Plan comparisons
• Key timelines to avoid lifelong penalties
• Live Q&A with Medicare experts

Session Time: Today (Tuesday, Sept. 29) at 3 p.m.

How to register: Email Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with your preferred session time to register yourself, a spouse, or a parent.

The Community Life Fund is now accepting requests! You can access the request form and additional information on the university’s website on the Student Life Advisory Council page, or directly via the Community Life Fund Request Form.

If you have any questions, please send an email to the Community Life Fund at clf@georgefox.edu or contact David Johnstone at djohnstone@georgefox.edu.