Don’t let distance be a barrier to your academic goals. The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) offers online appointments (Zoom or asynchronous) for writing consultations and academic coaching. Whether you need feedback on an assignment or a strategy session about time management, the VLC is ready to help you conquer your academic challenges.
If you have questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
We are looking forward to our next Students for Life meeting today (Tuesday) at 5 p.m. in Hoover 209. Our discussion this week will be focused on dissecting one of the three main pro-choice arguments. We will be using videos from ERI to add to our discussion.
We will also be discussing the details of our tabling event in a few weeks. If you’re interested in helping with the tabling, you must attend this meeting. If you’re unable to attend today, reach out and we will connect you with one of our officers prior to the event.
We hope to see you there, and if you would like to come but have scheduling conflicts, please reach out. Thanks from the Students for Life officer team.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Della Gratsinger at dgratsinger24@georgefox.edu.
LifeBalance is hosting a fall contest from Oct. 1-31. As a member of the Providence Health Plan, you have access to the LifeBalance program and this fun, easy way to get entered for a chance to win.
Entering is simple: Just visit the LifeBalance website and log into your account (or sign up if you haven’t yet!) and you’ll automatically receive your first contest entry. After that, you can earn an additional entry every day in October that you visit the LifeBalance website while logged into your account. The more you visit, the better your chances of winning!
Each week, LifeBalance staff will randomly select 10 winners from all contest participants. Winners will be notified by email and their names will also be posted on the LifeBalance contest page by 1 p.m. on Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, and Nov. 3.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity! If you have any questions, you can contact LifeBalance Member Services at 888-754-5433 or info@LifeBalanceProgram.com.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Stand with several George Fox social work students and community advocates at the Newberg flagpole this Thursday, Oct. 9, at 4 p.m. as we rally with Henderson House Advocacy Centers to raise our voices against domestic violence.
Bring signs, friends and a smile. We’d love to have you!
Feel free to reach out to Emma Jablonski at ejablonski22@georgefox.edu with any questions.
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:
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 will come to the university’s Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, 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 will continue the single testing session that will last up to approximately one hour. During this session you will be asked to answer additional questions 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 not already 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 George Fox campus.
You are able to stop participation in the study 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.
The Bruin Bookstore will be closed this Friday, Oct. 10, for the mid-semester holiday. There is also a mid-semester Champion sale for 25% off Champion-brand clothing, online and in-store, Oct. 9-16. Clearance is on sale now for 50% off.
This time of the semester can be difficult for students as the excitement of a new term is waning, exams and assignments pile up, and the demands of college take a toll on physical and mental health.
If you have concerns about a traditional undergraduate student, log into Fox360 (Fox360.georgefox.edu) to submit an “alert” for the student. Submit alerts for concerns in the following areas:
A few notes about alerts:
The Student Support Network will assign a “case manager” to follow up with students. Case managers will do our best to give updates to faculty and employees who submit alerts or provide feedback. You are welcome to contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu to inquire about the status of a student.
This Fox360 Quick Guide provides a visual overview of the Fox360 system; more details about using Fox360 are available in this Google Doc.
Concerns about graduate and AOD students should be communicated to department chairs.
If you have questions or would like more information regarding Fox360, contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
Looking for a meaningful way to give back while enjoying an elegant evening off campus?
Join with fellow George Fox students in an ongoing partnership with Habitat for Humanity by volunteering for the inaugural Building Hope Gala this Friday, Oct. 10.
This fundraising event, taking place at the Sherwood Center for the Arts, will bring together donors, volunteers and homeowners for a night of community, generosity and inspiration.
Volunteers are needed for:
What to wear: Business formal or cocktail attire (it’s a semiformal event!)
Bonus opportunity: If available, please attend a volunteer training session from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Sherwood Center for the Arts.
This is your chance to escape midterm stress, dress up for a great cause, and support the incredible work Habitat is doing in our community. Ready to volunteer? Fill out this Google Form or learn more about the event here.
Women are sorely under-researched and underrepresented in exercise science literature, and we’re hoping to change that!
As kinesiology seniors, we have designed a six-week program called “Muscles or Miles,” in which females 18 to 35 will be randomly assigned exercise groups in order to determine whether resistance training or cardiovascular training is more effective for changing body composition short term.
The overall goal of the study is to empower more women to exercise by making it less intimidating. If you are interested in participating in this study, please reach out to Olivia Coleman at ocoleman22@georgefox.edu. Thank you!
Learn the ins and outs of Medicare at one of our free info sessions, taking place Oct. 13 and Nov. 10. Navigating Medicare can be complex, which is why Providence is pleased to offer free educational Medicare webinars designed to help you and your loved ones.
These “Medicare 101” meetings are a fantastic opportunity to learn the basics of Medicare in a no-pressure environment. We encourage you to invite your spouse, parents or other family members who may benefit from this information. All are welcome!
In these sessions, you’ll learn about the different parts of Medicare (the A, B, C and Ds), the key differences between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement, and when you should enroll for Original Medicare. These are not sales meetings, and there is no obligation or pressure to enroll.
Each meeting is about an hour long, depending on questions, and can be attended from the comfort of your own home via our online webinar platform. You’ll be able to see the presenter and ask questions using the chat function without needing to turn on your camera.
Choose the session that works best for you: Monday, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m (register here) or Monday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. (register here).
The George Fox theatre department invites you to see its fall 2025 production, Havurah, presented through the Big Bridge Theatre Consortium.
Written by Margot Connolly and directed by Ben Tissell, the play tells the story of life at Crosby College, a small liberal arts university, where two student clubs strive for connection and comfort in difficult times.
When a tragedy occurs in the local Jewish community, members of the Havurah club are left reeling. The Christian social justice club wants to help, but struggles to know how. Deeply relevant and strikingly realistic, Havurah depicts the complexities and possibilities of connecting with others in times of grief.
The show opens on Thursday, Oct. 23, and closes on Nov. 2. Evening shows start at 7:30 p.m., and weekend matinees start at 2 p.m. Employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket, and students may attend free on either Thursday. You may reserve tickets here.
October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and The Daily Bruin will be sharing supportive resources. Today, we’re highlighting our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Canopy, for confidential support regarding substance misuse. This free service offers several ways to get help:
Again, mental health support is available 24/7 at 800-433-2320.
Interested in participating in a study to examine the impact of weight loading on burning calories? Using weighted vests while walking or running, also known as rucking, has become a popular trend.
We are conducting a research study to test the benefits of rucking and to understand how much weight needs to be used to significantly impact oxygen consumption and energy expenditure.
We are looking for non-athlete George Fox students who exercise regularly and are not frequent users of weighted vests. If you are interested, please fill out this form and contact one of the researchers listed.
Researchers:
Bring your friends and family to Homecoming tomorrow (Saturday)! Highlights include worship in the chapel with President Baker, Bruinpalooza (a party in the quad for every Bruin!), the football game, and more.
Check out the full schedule of events at homecoming.georgefox.edu.
This fall’s Bruin Preview is coming up and the admissions office needs your help! Sign up to host a prospective student overnight on Thursday, Oct. 30, through the morning of Friday, Oct. 31.
Don’t miss out! Sign up to be a host using this link, or head to the Klages patio this afternoon from noon to 2 p.m. Hot chocolate and apple cider will be provided.
More info is included in the form, but feel free to direct any questions to visit@georgefox.edu.
Join us for a night of songs, fun and exciting competition! Who will be known as the best band on the George Fox University campus? Find out at the Battle of the Bands tonight (Friday) in Canyon Commons.
Get a pre-show snack at the food trucks starting at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 8 p.m., and the show will start at 8:30 p.m.
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on these events.
Coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions!
It’s been wonderful to see such a strong start to the Miles for Meals challenge. We’re excited to share that over 20 teams have already formed, showing a fantastic commitment to supporting the Bruin Community Pantry.
Let’s continue to build on this great momentum. There is time to rally your colleagues and create a team if you haven’t already. The deadline to register is this Sunday, Oct. 5. We’re looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish together.
To our current participants, thank you for the great energy! Just a friendly reminder to keep your devices synced for seamless mile tracking and to manually add your other activities so all your hard work is counted.
Thank you for your participation! Questions? Contact us at bewell@georgefox.edu.
Alongside a variety of Homecoming festivities, the Department of Art and Design will be hosting a silent auction to raise funds for the new Art and Cinematic Arts Building.
So while you enjoy Homecoming tomorrow (Saturday), don’t forget to wander through the Stevens lobby between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to place your bid on 20 different art objects donated by faculty and friends of the university.
Use this link to bid on items online.
Are you curious about what comes after your bachelor’s degree and how you can make a difference in people’s lives? Join us for an OT info meeting to learn more about our Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program. Hear directly from faculty, ask questions, and get a real sense of what an OT career could look like.
Where: Roberts Center, Room 203
When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to noon
You’ll get an overview of the program, learn about prerequisites and admissions, and meet faculty in a relaxed, conversational setting. Whether you’re just starting to explore graduate school or already thinking seriously about your next step, this info meeting is a perfect way to plan ahead.
Click here to register for the OT info meeting and reserve your spot.
Take this opportunity to see if an OTD is the right fit for you and start envisioning your future helping others through occupational therapy!
If you have undergrad students exploring graduate school and careers in healthcare, consider sharing details about our upcoming OT info meeting with them.
The session will provide an overview of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program, including prerequisites, admissions, and what a career as an occupational therapist looks like.
The meeting is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Roberts Center’s Room 203.
Students can connect with faculty in a relaxed, conversational setting, ask questions, and get a clear sense of the OTD program, helping them explore occupational therapy and plan for graduate school.
More information and registration is available here. Questions? Contact us at ot@georgefox.edu.
