The Daily Bruin

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to volunteer for the Newberg Regional Aquatics competition from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10 – one of four regional swim competitions in the Special Olympics Oregon 2024 fall sports season.

Athletes will compete in a number of events, including developmental skills and various distances in the breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, freestyle, relays and individual medley.

No experience is required to volunteer; we will train all volunteers onsite. Volunteer roles include:

• Escorts: Stage athletes before races; walk athletes from staging area to assigned lanes; walk athletes from assigned lanes to awards area after races
• Timers: Time athletes in individual lanes and call finish order for races
• Results: Deliver and record individual results
• Awards: Stage medals and ribbons for awards ceremonies; assist with presentations as needed
• Developmental Skills Support: Provide staging, escort, and timing support for developmental skills competition (morning only)

If you have role-specific experience, let us know at check-in when we assign volunteer roles. If you are a certified official (stroke or turn) and would like to volunteer, please reach out to Kirby Marion at kmarion@soor.org for more information about volunteering as an official.

We are excited to welcome George Fox families to campus today (Friday), through Sunday, Oct. 20, for Family Weekend! Please put on your best George Fox welcome and help families navigate campus as needed. We want to provide the most hospitable and fun experience possible for our visitors.

Also, please take great care in encouraging those students who may not have a family member who is able to attend. Anyone is welcome to register for Family Weekend and join students for activities.

To register and view the schedule, follow this link.

Questions? Email parents@georgefox.edu.

The Men Entering Nursing Club is hosting a panel in Roberts 170 at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. Join us for the opportunity to ask your nursing and pre-nursing questions to a group of senior nursing students. We will also provide delicious Italian food!

If you have any questions, contact Ethan Whalen at ewhalen21@georgefox.edu.

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, right here on the Newberg campus. 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 Hadlock Student Center weight room will be temporarily closed on Friday, Oct. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a new equipment delivery.

If you have questions, email Jacob Loomis at jloomis@georgefox.edu.

We’re beyond excited to share that, not only did we crush our initial goal of 5,000 miles in the Miles for Meals challenge, but we’re already racing toward 9,000 miles! Thanks to your incredible dedication, our sponsors will be donating much-needed funds to support the Bruin Community Pantry. Your efforts are truly making a difference in our community!

We ask that all participants donate food or money to the pantry. If you haven’t yet donated, there’s still time to do so. Please complete your donation this week, and be sure to check out our list of most-needed items. This week, we’re especially focusing on gluten-free foods. If you have not identified your donation as part of this event, make sure to notify Jere Witherspoon.

Every mile, step and activity is adding up to support those in need. Let’s keep up the momentum for this final push! With your continued effort, we can smash through the 10,000-mile mark by the end of the challenge on Oct. 21.

Email Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, 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.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, 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!

Please ensure that your mailing address is correct in MyGeorgeFox for year-end reporting. You can review and update it if necessary by going to “Profile” and then “Addresses” in MyGeorgeFox.

To sign up for electronic W-2 delivery, click on “Payroll” and then select “W-2/W-2c Consent.” You will be prompted to check a box to consent to receiving your W-2 form electronically only.

Questions? Contact the payroll team at payroll@georgefox.edu.

Please participate in the Great Oregon ShakeOut today (Thursday). At 10:17 a.m., take two minutes to practice protecting yourself in the event of an earthquake: drop, cover, and hold on. Click this link for more information. 

Email Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Looking for an adventure? Join University Recreation for an all-day whitewater rafting trip on the McKenzie River this Saturday, Oct. 19. No prior rafting experience is necessary; this is a great opportunity for first-time rafters. We will be rafting with Lifelines, the outdoor ministry of CRU.

During our time together, we will share experiences and reflections in activities facilitated by Lifelines. For the rest of the trip, we will be rafting and having loads of fun on the water! Sign up at this link.

Email Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

You are invited to participate in a study exploring the relationship between self-compassion and meaning in life. Your contribution to the study is greatly appreciated.

This survey will take around 10 minutes to complete. No personally identifying information will be collected, and your answers will be kept confidential. Once you have completed the survey, you will receive a link to enter your email into a drawing for one of 10 $10 gift cards.

If you have any questions, please contact Ben Wenndorf at bwenndorf22@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Have a talent you’d like to showcase? Auditions for Fox Got Talent are coming up. Fill out this form to audition for a chance to win a $500 cash prize! The event is happening on Friday, Nov. 15.

All talents are welcome and encouraged to participate (students and employees!), whether you’re a juggler, magician, contortionist, impressionist, singer, sword swallower, speedy Rubik’s Cube solver, or whatever else you do best.

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Calling all freshmen and sophomore nursing students! The College of Nursing is hosting a town hall meeting tonight (Wednesday) at 5 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

At our meeting, you will have the opportunity to:

• Review the curriculum and compliance requirements
• Discover pre-nursing success strategies
• Learn about direct and general admit options

If you are not able to make it, please email nursing@georgefox.edu.

Do you have a desire to learn from your peers and have a civil discussion in a safe environment? Join the Civil Discourse Taskforce in the “Living Room Civil Discussions” series.

Over time, political discourse has become more personal and difficult to navigate. Social media makes it easier to disagree without resolution. Through this series, we will grow in our ability to have civil conversations together.

Join us at the following times and locations. Snacks are provided.

• Session Two: Thursday, Oct. 17, Pennington lobby, 8 to 9 p.m.
• Session Three: Tuesday, Oct. 29, Newlin classroom, 8 to 9 p.m.

If you have questions, please reach out to Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgfox.edu.

Which 1981 video game was the first to tell a story during the game?

Think you know the answer to this question? Test your knowledge and compete for prizes at Trivia Night this Friday, Oct. 18, at 7:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons. There will be amazing awards and giveaways at the event, so don’t miss out!

This year’s winter formal will be themed “Under the Sea.” The dance will be on Saturday, Nov. 23, and tickets will go on sale the week of Nov. 8. Winter formal tickets have sold out every year, so get there early to grab yours.

Events coming up:

• Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in Minthorn Hall
• Voices: Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
• Bruin Showdown: Friday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Hadlock

If you have any questions, please reach out to activities@georgefox.edu.

Mark your calendars and register now to conclude the academic year in the best way. “The Deep Dive” offers faculty the opportunity to work on a project, delve into research, or develop a course in a serene and inspiring environment.

In addition to solo work, you can collaborate, rest, and play with your colleagues. For a more reflective experience, a self-guided spiritual retreat is available.

Of the faculty who attended last year, 95% said they would return and one faculty member wrote that it was their best experience in nine years at George Fox.

The retreat will be hosted at Washington Family Ranch from Monday, May 12 through Thursday, May 15. The deadline to register is April 18, 2025.

Track options include:

• Track One – Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your first Faculty Growth Plan
• Track Two – Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your Third-Year Review Portfolio
• Self-guided – Open to all faculty to work on a professional project

Lodging assignments are dependent on your chosen track. Most people will share a room with one person.

If you have any questions, email Michelle Kang at mkang@georgefox.edu.

The Center for Peace and Justice invites you to a presentation entitled “Journey of Hope,” featuring Elio Constantine. Constantine oversees the Middle East Center for Justice and Missions, a ministry of the charity Heart For Lebanon.

Don’t miss this powerful message on transforming lives through faith and action. Join us tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available for students, and for those who can’t attend in person a livestream link is available.

In his presentation, Constantine will explore how we are called to live in justice and how a biblical approach to justice is applicable anywhere in the world. He will also address the root causes of injustices in Lebanon and the surrounding region.

If you have questions, contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu. More information is also available on the Center for Peace & Justice webpage.

Professors will be entering midterm grades in My.GeorgeFox between Oct. 12 and Oct. 16. These midterm grades provide important insight into your academic progress in your courses.

If you receive a D or an F as a midterm course grade, contact your professor to discuss the likelihood of improving your grade. If it seems unlikely that your grade will improve, contact your CAP coach as soon as possible to discuss the effects of withdrawing from a class.

A few points to consider:

• If you withdraw from a class, your transcript will show a “W” and your GPA will not be affected.
• If you receive an F in the course, your GPA will suffer.
• The last day to withdraw from a class is Sunday, Dec. 8
• In some instances, it might make sense to withdraw from one class now so you can focus on other courses.
• At this point in the semester, students who withdraw from some but not all of their classes will not have any changes made to their financial aid or student account charges.
• If you are currently on a financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Warning or SAP Academic Plan, check with your financial aid counselor to confirm whether withdrawing from any courses will affect your financial aid. If you have any concerns about your SAP standing or academic plan, please contact your financial aid counselor.
• Follow this link to contact CAP coaches for counsel on your course decisions.
• Instructions for checking your grades in My.GeorgeFox can be found at this link.
• If your professor has not yet given you a midterm grade, check your grades in Canvas. Schedule a conversation with your professor right away if you have questions or are unsure about your progress in the course.
• Instructions for withdrawing from a class can be found here.

Academic resources for students are easily accessible on campus:

• The ARC (Academic Resource Center)
• Tutoring Labs and Centers

Students who fail all their classes and do not complete the semester may have their financial aid package affected. If you have federal financial aid and are not passing any classes, please contact your student accounts advisor immediately.

Additional information regarding grades and withdrawing from classes:

• Please be advised that the university has extended the class withdrawal deadline for the benefit of our students. The new deadline is now Sunday before the last week of class, which is Dec. 8.
• For full-semester classes, this is the end of week 15 rather than week 10. For this fall semester, the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 8. For classes that meet in shorter sessions within the semester, you can find their specific withdrawal deadlines listed in the class details on class.georgefox.edu.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Thank you to everyone participating in the Miles for Meals wellness challenge. Your commitment to staying active and supporting our great cause is truly inspiring. Every step you take not only boosts your well-being but also helps make a difference for those in need.

Keep pushing yourself: You’re doing an amazing job! Remember, every mile matters, and together, we’re making a big impact for our Bruin Community Pantry. We encourage you to continue donating food or money to the pantry.

We’re excited to announce this week’s raffle winners: Katie Maupin and Victoria Olivares! Come pick up your $50 Fred Meyer gift card at the Office of People and Culture. Thank you for your dedication and keep up the great work! There are still more chances to win, so stay motivated and keep those miles coming!