The Daily Bruin

Exams can be stressful. Make sure that you take time to focus on feeling your best! Now’s the time to access TimelyCare, which provides 24/7 access to digital self-care tools and resources that can help you re-center in preparation for exams. Don’t forget that TimelyCare is there for you whenever you need it – day or night.

Download the TimelyCare app and register with your school email address to get
started. Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

In recent months, there has been an increase in requests to hire students for short-term employment on campus, such as one-time events or temporary work assignments. Please remember that an offer letter must be completed through Timekeeping for student employment prior to work commencing. These assignments are considered student employment and are subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Ensuring an offer letter is in place helps with compliance and efficient payment processing. If you are wanting to hire a student for just one or two hours of work, it may be more efficient to engage an existing student employee.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact studentemployment@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus this Friday, Oct. 25. With over 700 visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind.

• Guests will be arriving on campus Friday morning between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots. Students and employees are encouraged to take advantage of street parking and the Morse lot (near softball fields). Additional temporary overflow parking will be available at the Highway 99 lot, which is right next to Steve’s Automotive. Do not park in spaces marked off for Steve’s Automotive.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Newlin, Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, and HMS from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room in each dorm.
• Plan for a much busier-than-usual lunch in Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main servery lines and will eat in the main dining area. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you and help direct them to their next activity.
• Offer a helping hand by giving directions to students and their families!
• Ninety prospective students have opted to stay overnight on Thursday night before the main event! Be mindful and welcoming of prospective students to be in your on-campus living areas starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday night.

If you have any questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

As we together saw again last week, email phishing attacks happen frequently and universities are a desired target. Last week’s attack included 408 messages with at least two different message types. A big thank you to those who quickly notified IT!

As we all work to be cyber-security-aware, a very worrisome fact is that the most common method of a ransomware attack is through phishing. One report found that ransomware attacks on K-12 and higher education increased by 105% in 2022 and another 70% in 2023.

If you do click on a link in a phishing message, then it is important to notify IT immediately. IT can determine if additional actions are necessary to protect you and the university. In the event that the university endures a sustained phishing attack, IT will send special instructions as warranted.

For more information, see:

• Cyberattacks on Higher Ed Rose Dramatically Last Year
• How to Recognize Spam Text Messages and Phishing

Bon Appétit invites George Fox employees’ children in grades K-5 to join us for a special culinary workshop featuring activities in healthy eating and cooking on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m.

During this fun and interactive program, the George Fox culinary team will demonstrate how whole fruits and vegetables can be transformed into a healthy meal. By learning about the connection between what they eat and their ability to do what they enjoy, children will go home with a newfound power to make better choices for their health.

This workshop is free but space is limited, so register here today!

If you have questions about the event, contact Bon Appétit’s Healthy Kids Program Coordinator Nina Abrasion at nina.abramson@cafebonappetit.com.

The Crescent’s second issue is here! Check out the latest news from your George Fox student-run newspaper at gfucrescent.com.

Sneak Peek:

• Top 5 Must-Visit Pumpkin Patches
• Exploring Hope and Suffering in The Hiding Place
• New Murals Enhancing the Chapel’s Spiritual Atmosphere

Visit our site today!

What’s the deal with yellow shoes? It’s a way we tell the community we stand with students. At our all-employee meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at 11 a.m., wear yellow shoes and learn more about the many ways you can support students across campus this year. Join us in our “Stand With Students” campaign!

Questions? Contact Kelton Hedstrom at khedstrom@georgefox.edu.

If you are an Oregon resident looking for some extra financial assistance for the 2025-26 academic year, mark your calendar! The OSAC Scholarship application opens on Nov. 1!

OSAC offers over 600 scholarships, totaling more than $10 million in awards. However, the application can be daunting, time-consuming and complicated, which is why we are providing some extra resources to help you out!

$500 Scholarship Opportunity
The financial aid office will be hosting a raffle for a one-time $500 scholarship for students who complete the OSAC application! A recipient will be chosen after the application deadline has passed on March 1.

Once you complete your application, send us the confirmation email you receive from OSAC and you’ll be entered to win! Confirmation emails can be submitted to the financial aid office here.

Help from the ARC
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) will also be hosting a workshop in the first week of November, specifically to help students with their OSAC essay questions. There are 16 25-minute slots available at the following times:

• 3–7 p.m. Nov. 5
• 3–5 p.m. Nov. 6
• 3–5 p.m. Nov. 7

You can sign up for a spot in person at the ARC front desk. If you are unable to attend, you can also schedule an appointment at the ARC for individual help with your scholarship application at a more convenient time.

Contact or visit the financial aid office with any questions.

The university’s marketing communications office is putting together a photo and B-roll video shoot for George Fox’s education programs on Friday, Nov. 1, in the Newberg area. We are recruiting kids to help fill the classrooms that day and would love to have your families participate!

This photo shoot will capture teachers in classroom settings interacting with different age groups of students. Photos will be used to promote education programs on the web, social media, digital and outdoor advertising (including possibly billboard) and print materials.

If you have kids who are available, you can sign up here! Time slots for the different age groups will be:

• 8:30-10 a.m.: Kindergarten and first grade
• 10:30 a.m. – noon: Third to fifth grade
• 1-3 p.m.: Middle school
• 3:30-5 p.m.: High school

Please help us promote George Fox education programs and sign up here! If you have questions, contact Rachel Brumfield at rbrumfield@georgefox.edu.

The Nursing Club is hosting our annual serve trip informational meeting today (Tuesday) in Roberts 203 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Come hear about ways you can serve abroad this summer!

If you have questions, email Payton Walker at pwalker21@georgefox.edu.

If you have been using a personal account in EBSCO databases, please be aware that the platform is moving to SSO authentication. Rather than log in after accessing the platform, researchers will automatically be logged in to an account connected to their George Fox ID.

Researchers that have been using a personal account before this shift may wish to merge their accounts for continued access to saved materials, projects, and alerts. Researchers who have not been logging in to a MyEBSCO account before this change do not need to do anything.

Check out our blog post for more information, connect with a librarian, or email researchhelp@georgefox.edu for assistance.

Sign up to help set up and serve pies to Friendsview residents for Thanksgiving! The event itself will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.

RSVP on Helper Helper by tomorrow (Tuesday) under “Let’s Share Pies! @ Friendsview.” There is a limit of 30 volunteers.

Questions? Email Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu

Daniel Kang and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Nathan Slegers, PhD, professor of mechanical engineering and winner of the 2023-24 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker.

Slegers will speak on “The Art of the Three: How Engineering and Ingenuity is Decoding the Science of Basketball Shooting.” Please join us as he presents his research regarding three metrics he has discovered which identify good shooters. These metrics decode some hidden nuances within the art of the “three,” and provide insights into how to become a better shooter.

The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided.

If you have questions, email lfair@georgefox.edu.

We’re in the home stretch! Today (Monday) is the last day to make it count and log activities for Miles for Meals. There will be no exceptions. Every bit of effort you’ve put in has brought us closer to our goal, and now it’s time for one last push.

Take a walk, jog, bike ride or dance your way to the finish line. Every mile matters! Let’s come together and show what we can accomplish when we give it our all. Log your activity now and let’s smash that 10,000-mile mark!

Tomorrow (Tuesday), we will host our first-ever graduate program fair in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m to 1 p.m.

This fair is for any student considering attending graduate school. There will be 21 different colleges and universities from Oregon and Washington here to showcase their graduate programs.

Please encourage your students to attend. Thank you!

If you have any questions, contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Menopause is a normal yet potentially challenging phase of life. Symptoms are widespread and vary from person to person. In this seminar, you will learn about common issues related to menopause and aging, as well as ways to support a mentally and physically healthy transition.

Click here to register for this seminar, taking place tomorrow (Tuesday) from noon to 1 p.m. Experts Ruben Halperin (MD), Chelsea Warren (RDN) and Nichole Guilfoy will cover:

• The three stages of menopause
• Lifestyle strategies to manage symptoms and support long-term health
• Workplace considerations
• Additional resources

Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with your questions.

We know writing can be challenging at every stage of your research. Whether you’re drafting a proposal, working on a thesis, or polishing up an article, the Virtual Learning Center (VLC) is here to support you. Our experienced consultants provide feedback on structure, clarity, and flow, helping you sharpen your academic voice and meet your deadlines with confidence.

Book an appointment today and get personalized guidance on your next writing project! To schedule an appointment go to your TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. Don’t wait until the last minute!

Email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Stuck on your next essay? Whether you’re brainstorming, outlining, drafting or polishing up your final piece, the ARC is here to help! Our friendly consultants offer one-on-one support at any stage of the writing process. Bring your ideas, drafts, or even just your questions, and we’ll work together to get you moving forward.

Make an appointment today and take the next step toward a stronger paper! Go to traccloud.georgefox.edu or click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard to make an appointment.

Don’t wait until the last minute as our schedule does fill up fast. We are open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 9 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.

Email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Join us this Saturday, Oct. 26, for Bruin Field Day! We welcome youth and adults of all abilities, including all types of intellectual and developmental disability. Our mission is to recognize the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals with these disabilities by promoting physical activity, socialization, and relationship-building within our local community.

Our field games and activities will either be at Stoffer Stadium or the Miller Gymnasium here on campus (depending on the weather). Stay tuned for more information.

We also invite buddies and volunteers who are passionate about supporting and contributing to a fun and successful day for everyone involved. We will need assistance with monitoring games and activities and also buddying up with a participant who may need extra support.

Please contact one of our event coordinators, Shanah Denham (sdenham23@georgefox.edu) or Paul Moeggenberg (pmoeggenberg22@georgefox.edu), with any questions or concerns.

Tomorrow (Tuesday), we will host our first-ever graduate program fair in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m to 1 p.m.

This fair is for any student considering attending graduate school. There will be 21 different colleges and universities from Oregon and Washington here to showcase their graduate programs. Here is a list of attendees:

• George Fox
• Antioch
• Gonzaga
• Oregon State
• Bushnell
• Corban
• Lewis and Clark
• Oregon Tech
• Pacific
• Portland State
• Saint Martin’s
• Seattle Pacific
• Evergreen State
• Seattle School of Theology
• Puget Sound
• Walla Walla
• Western Oregon
• Western Seminary
• Whitworth
• Willamette
• William Jessup

If you have any questions, contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu. See you there!