Do you long for time and space to be still and experience Christ’s presence with others? All are welcome to join Quaker worship in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday). Elective chapel credit is available for students.
Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Bruin Bookstore is hosting a staff and faculty appreciation event today (Wednesday). Get 25% off George Fox-branded drinkware and a free George Fox-branded gift with a $75-plus purchase of clothing/gifts (before the staff/faculty discount). In-store only. We’re open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DPT students are offering a free wellness screening for older adults on Friday, Nov. 14, by appointment. The screening will include blood pressure check, circulation screening, sensation testing, and testing for balance, endurance, flexibility and posture.
If interested, please contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2463.
Happy Wellness Wednesday! With Open Enrollment starting next week, now is the perfect time to focus on your benefits and well-being. You don’t have to navigate your choices alone – we have plenty of resources to help you prepare and enroll with confidence:
Taking 15 minutes to review your options could save you … well, it’s not car insurance, but it will have a major positive impact on your well-being for the entire year!
The financial exploitation of elders is a growing concern that affects millions of senior citizens each year. In an upcoming Canopy webinar, learn about common tactics used by scammers, how to recognize the signs of financial abuse, and what practical steps to take if you suspect someone you know is being exploited.
Sessions:
Reserve a seat here.
Don’t know where to begin on your next paper? Let our VLC consultant help you craft your thesis and outline. We can help you turn uncertainty into a focused, workable plan. To schedule an appointment, click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard.
If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.
Did you give out stickers this year? Did you wish you had George Fox swag for an event or outreach opportunity? Now’s the time to plan ahead – the 2025 Swag Bulk Order is open!
Take advantage of bulk pricing on a variety of university-branded items, including:
Pictures of items and ordering details are available here. If your department would like to participate in the order or has any questions, please email Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu.
The deadline to place your order is Friday, Oct. 31. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on swag for the year ahead!
Bon Appétit invites elementary school-aged (grades K-5) children of George Fox faculty and staff to join us for a special culinary workshop with activities involving healthy eating and cooking.
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, taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., is free, but space is limited. Please register here.
If you have questions about the event, contact Bon Appetit’s Healthy Kids Program coordinator Nina Abramson at nina.abramson@cafebonappetit.
The OSAC Scholarship and George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarship applications open on Nov. 1!
OSAC (for Oregon residents only) offers more than 600 scholarships, totaling more than $10 million in awards, while our Donor-Funded Scholarships have more than 200 awards available for our returning students, ranging from $500 to $25,000. Applying for scholarships can be time-consuming, but worth it, so be sure to take advantage of the opportunities below to make the most of scholarship season!
Enter our scholarship drawings
The financial aid office will award one $500 scholarship to a student who completes the OSAC application! A recipient will be randomly selected after the final deadline has passed on March 2. Once you complete your application, upload the confirmation email you receive from OSAC to financial aid at “Submit Financial Aid Documents” and you’ll be entered to win!
You will also be entered into a drawing for an additional $500 scholarship if you submit your donor-funded application by our early bird deadline of Feb. 17!
Get help at the ARC
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) will be offering scholarship essay-writing workshops at the following times. Select “Scholarship Essay” when you schedule an appointment online, and these 25-minute time slots specifically for essay help will appear for booking.
Donor-funded workshops:
OSAC workshops:
If you can’t make it, schedule an appointment at a time that works for you. You can also access our Scholarship Resource Folder for more tools to help with the OSAC application, writing a great essay and more!
Contact the financial aid office for any questions about scholarship applications and opportunities.
Serve alongside our team as we dedicate time to helping people in need at McMinnville City Park on Saturday, Nov. 8. We will be serving others by handing out food, offering prayer and engaging in friendly conversation.
Our partner, Choctaw RainEagle, will also provide food and supplies for the homeless. We want to spread the gospel and help these people be seen.
Our team will be meeting at Klages at 11 a.m. that morning. There will be pizza for lunch! Sign up here to join us.
For more information, you can email our team member Evan at eisenbeisevan@gmail.com or message him at 916-216-3152.
We’re already seeing some incredible photos of your home-baked apple crisps, and we encourage everyone who attended to get baking!
Remember, the raffle deadline is this Thursday, Oct. 30, giving you time to use the take-home kit you received. Don’t miss your chance to win two tickets to the exclusive Chef’s Table – a nine-course gourmet meal!
Simply snap a picture of your finished apple crisp and email it to Bewell@georgefox.edu to be entered. Good luck, and happy baking!
If you’d like to make the apple items we served, here is a link to the recipes.
Grab your brushes, your besties and your fall spirit – it’s the Great Pumpkin Paint Night, Charlie Brown! Join us tonight (Monday) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Roberts 170 for pumpkin and leaf painting, warm cider, cozy treats, and a screening of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! You can come and go as you please.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’ll be celebrating community, creativity and care together.
Readers, writers and friends,
Registration for the English department’s Eclectic Texts Conference (ETC), “Beneath the Bonnet: The Secret World of Jane Austen,” is now open!
Join us for fascinating conversations, Regency-era dancing and an evening theatre production by registering here. The registration code is Austen2025. The event is scheduled for Nov. 14-15.
We hope to see you there! Please email any questions to gfu-english@georgefox.edu.
Your IT team has just sent out this month’s critical updates to your computer. To get them fully installed and working, save your work and restart your device as soon as possible.
Why restart?
IT pro-tip: While we send major updates the third week of the month, the best thing you can do for your computer’s health is to restart it at least once a week. A weekly reboot keeps things running fast and prevents small issues from becoming big problems.
For optimal computer performance, don’t wait for our update push. Manually check for your own updates once a month.
Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu.
Attention, parents! Students in the Marketing Research class are gathering insights about youth sports participation and football awareness, and we would love your input!
Please take eight to 10 minutes to complete our short survey. Your feedback will help us better understand how young athletes engage with the game. If you complete the survey, you will be entered in a raffle to win one of two $50 Amazon gift cards!
Thank you for your time and support!
If you have any questions, reach out to Asher Cummings at acummings23@georgefox.edu.
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.
Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. featuring Ruben Halperin, the medical director at Providence Health Plan. He’ll discuss cancer screenings, the pivotal role of preventive care, and the benefits of having a dedicated primary care provider to guide you through your health journey.
Register for the webinar here.
One of George Fox’s favorite events is upon us. Venture into a haunted house and celebrate the spooky season with a night of fright. Tonight at 7 p.m., Minthorn Hall will be transformed. Wind your way through the haunted hallways and try to make it out. We will have snacks as well.
Due to expected poor weather we will have a check-in system at the door. Come check in and we will send you a text when your time slot is ready. We don’t want you standing out in the rain!
Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.
Events coming up:
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Mark your calendars for the cornhole tournament happening tomorrow (Saturday). All students, staff, faculty, and their families are invited to compete.
This double-elimination bracket competition starts at 11:30 a.m. inside Hadlock. Grab your friends and family – it’s time to show off your skills and have some fun!
Contact Nate Weber at nweber@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Happy Family Weekend! The Bruin Bookstore will be open today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Swing by to check out new merchandise (like George Fox Christmas crewnecks!).
We have Bruin Family crews available in all sizes for $34. We look forward to welcoming you into the store!
The Bruin Bookstore will be hosting a staff and faculty appreciation event for 25% off George Fox-branded drinkware and a free George Fox-branded gift with a $75-plus purchase of clothing/gifts (before the staff/faculty discount). The sale is happening this Wednesday, Oct. 29 (in-store only).
