The Daily Bruin

Every other year, the Office of Student Life distributes a survey to assess athletic and recreational interest and participation. The purpose of the survey is to determine the extent to which the athletic and recreational interests and abilities of students at George Fox University are being met by the current recreational, intramural, club and intercollegiate athletic offerings.

Last week, you received an email from the Office of Student Life about completing this survey. If you have not completed it already, we encourage you to do so! Here is a link to the survey. It should require less than 10 minutes of your time.

The information, which is being requested from all students, will be used by the university for evaluation, research and planning purposes. Please note that all responses are strictly confidential. No personal identifying information is collected, and while we do ask for some demographic information, this information cannot be used to identify you.

Thanks for your participation in this survey and enjoy the rest of your semester!

Are you registered for a Juniors Abroad trip and wondering what your next step is? Make sure to come to our informational meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, in Bauman Auditorium.

You will learn all about required paperwork, deadlines and waitlists. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

Can’t make the meeting? Email Wendi Upjohn-Hankel at wupjohn@georgefox.edu, David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.

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 Friendsview garage sale is right around the corner!

Plan to come and browse through all of the merchandise we will bring out of storage. The basement will be overflowing with furniture, kitchen items, linens, decor, clothing, jewelry and more!

The garage sale will take place Friday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, and Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everything will be half price or $3 per bag on Saturday. For George Fox students, everything will be half price all weekend.

For questions, contact Jere at jwithers@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!

The Social Work Club invites you to make bracelets and watch “Inside Out 2” tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in Roberts 101.

Bring your friends (all majors are welcome)! Snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you!

Reach out to Emma at edempsey21@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Please reach out to Nathanael at nankeny@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Celebrate self-care and embrace every movement during Love Your Body Week! Our GroupX classes are designed to promote a positive body image while offering diverse workouts so that you feel great in your skin.

Fusion classes blend pilates, yoga, Zumba and cycling to help you move, stretch and strengthen. Each session is inclusive, supportive and fun, encouraging you to connect with your body, honor its abilities, and celebrate its uniqueness. Join us for a week of uplifting movement and self-discovery. Every body is beautiful!

Open fusion classes:

• Yoga and power cycle – 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. Sign up here.
• Zumba and cycle – 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. Sign up here.

It’s Love Your Body Week! We are so excited to celebrate this week with unique events honoring the bodies that God created.

The Run (and walk) Club is a free class with groups that run at different paces. We will meet in front of Hadlock and set out at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday). We will have groups pacing from eight minutes per mile all the way to walking.

Groups will be traveling anywhere from one and a half to four miles depending on pace. Each group will also be led by a staff member from UREC.

Arrive in front of Hadlock ready to move at or before 6:30 a.m. Sign up at this link!

It can be hard to find community in college. If you’re struggling to find your place, we want to remind you that you’re not alone. Whatever you’re experiencing, you don’t have to face it by yourself. Asking for help takes courage, so start by taking small steps.

Virtual free 24/7 options:

• TimelyCare: If you need in-the-moment support, the TalkNow feature in the TimelyCare app can be used for on-demand emotional and mental support from a behavioral health professional.
• Campus Public Safety (503-554-2090), Emergency Services (911), or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988)

On-campus free options:

• Counseling (free) at the Health and Counseling Center

Administrators and anyone who places orders for lunches, dinners or events through Bon Appetit’s online ordering system, Catertrax: Did you know about the “save the date” function?

You can utilize this feature when you know the date of your event, even if you don’t have all the details (such as what you would like to serve). This way, we will be aware of your event and know to reach out to you in the future.

Use this link to check it out. If you have any questions about this function, please feel free to reach out to catering@georgefox.edu.

The deadline to apply to have your dorm room shown during campus tours is quickly approaching.

If you want to showcase your unique room and earn a gift card of your choice, sign up now at this link. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, Sept. 25.

For more information or to ask a question, email Miranda at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

With all the world vying for your attention, what’s one more thing? Join the Theology Club! We meet Mondays from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Hoover 104.

Discussing new topics every week about the intersection of Christianity in our modern moment, we come together in the breaking of bread and seminar discussions to hear new opinions and examine our beliefs. We do this as worship and would love for you to join us. Today, our topic will be dragons!

Questions? Email Lauryn at lstanfield22@georgefox.edu.

Come to the Intercultural Resource Center to celebrate Latino Heritage Month at our Fiesta Latina event! There will be food, music, dancing lessons and more. We hope to see you at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Friday).

You can email Javier at jbroach23@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Do you want to make your writing more professional? Assess the tone of an email or text? Estimate the time that a project will take? Translate a brain dump into a list of tasks? Goblin Tools is an incredible resource that does all of this and more emphasizing executive functioning tools.

For more information and additional resources, please check out the Learning Support Services webpage, AI for Learning, at this link.

Campus Public Safety has begun issuing citations this week. We are aware that parking is limited, so check the map for your parking areas.

Extra space is always available at the Morse lot, located by the baseball fields. This lot is on the outer edge of campus, and is ideal if you are not using your vehicle often. This will free up space for students who use their vehicles often for work, appointments, etc.

Please note that Campus Safety is available to shuttle students after dark, especially to and from the Morse lot.

Please register your vehicle if you have not done so already.

Contact CPS at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Construction of the new parking area will begin on Monday, Sept. 23. In order to ensure space for the equipment to move, the first section of parking in the Stevens parking lot will be closed.

There is parking available in the Morse parking lot if you would prefer to park on the other side of campus during construction.

For questions and concerns, contact ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Women entering professional spaces after George Fox: This year’s Rise Conference this Sunday, Sept. 22, is built with you in mind!

We want you to feel confident in your future-focused professional skills, including building LinkedIn networks, crushing job interviews, making the most of your internships, and crafting standout resumes. Our goal is to support your professional future through a variety of workshops with female professionals.

Rise is also a great way to get plugged in with female students and professionals from a variety of fields and majors. Connect with us on Instagram @georgefoxrise.

Interested? Register for free here. We’ll see you in Canyon Commons on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Brooklyn Chillemi at bchillemi22@georgefox.edu.

Commune and create with Crochet Club tomorrow (Saturday) from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Academic Resource Center (Room 209) in the library. Crochet Club is a time for anyone and everyone to take a break from their stressful lives, learn a craft, and make new friends. Can you come if you have no crochet experience? Absolutely! Our officers are ready to teach you and we have supplies that you can use.

Crochet Club is held on the first and third Saturday of every month. For more information, contact aalex23@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there!

The university’s Career and Academic Planning Center has planned five career fairs for the fall and another four for the spring. Get the dates on your calendar and plan for which ones you will attend!

This is where you meet potential employers, learn details about your industry and about internship opportunities, and have a chance to practice your elevator pitch. All events will take place in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please take advantage of these valuable opportunities.

• Tuesday, Sept. 24: General fair for all majors
• Monday, Oct. 14: Nursing Expo (nurses)
• Tuesday, Oct. 22: Graduate School Fair (for anyone looking to go to grad school)
• Monday, Nov. 11: Physical Therapy Fair (for PT and healthcare majors)
• Friday, Nov. 22: Engineering Winter Reception (engineering students)

Spring fairs will include:

• Wednesday, Jan. 1: Summer Camps
• Thursday, Jan. 30: Business Fair
• Monday, Feb. 17: Education Fair
• Monday, March 10: Nursing Expo

Feel free to reach out to Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.