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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:

• Substance misuse learning center: Access online tools and educational resources
• 24/7 counseling: Connect with a counselor for personalized care at 800-433-2320
• Addiction care navigation: Get personalized treatment planning and ongoing support

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:

• Kaylee Holstad (kholstad22@georgefox.edu)
• Emily DeLeon (edeleon21@georgefox.edu)

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:

• Mr. Bruin: Friday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
• Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in Minthorn
• Halloween Trivia Night: Friday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons

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.

Disability and Accessibility Services interns invite you to join them for donuts and discussion! Stop by the tables in Canyon Commons anytime between noon and 2 p.m. today (Friday) for donuts, to learn more about DAS, and to have a conversation with an intern on how we can best support you.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our first-ever “Work Safe, Be Well” bingo challenge! We were thrilled to see so many of you taking steps to improve your health and safety at work, from conducting ergonomic self-assessments to practicing new wellness habits. Your engagement made this initiative a great success.

The bingo challenge officially concluded on Tuesday, and after tallying all the entries, we have randomly selected our two lucky prize winners. The moment you’ve been waiting for is here!

• The winner of an extra vacation day is … Nickie Snyder!
• The winner of the fitness tracker is … Teresa Arnold!

Congratulations!

While the challenge is over, our commitment to a healthy and safe on campus isn’t. As promised, the Wellness and Safety committees will continue to share valuable resources throughout the fall semester.

Thank you all again for your participation. Let’s keep working safe and being well!

The Crescent’s first issue is here! Check out the latest from your George Fox student-run newspaper.

Sneak peek:

• Student, Mentor, Leader (Bridge Network)
• Should Students Be Allowed More Elective Chapel Credits?
• New Year, New Bon

Find these stories and more on our website!

Come join the SpiL service and immersion team in chopping firewood alongside our neighbors tomorrow (Saturday) morning! This week we have the opportunity to serve for an extra hour, from 8 to 11 a.m.

We will be serving alongside members of the Newberg Friends Church. We will meet at the Fernwood Pioneer Cemetery, located near 500 S. Everest Road. There is no registration required, but chapel credit is offered. We hope to see you there!

Feel free to contact Chloe Lucas at clucas22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please mark your calendars for an important nursing major town hall meeting. We are offering two identical sessions to ensure everyone has an opportunity to attend.

Dates and times:

• Session 1: Monday, Oct. 20, 3 to 4 p.m.
• Session 2: Thursday, Oct. 23, 3 to 4 p.m.

Location: Hoover 105

Agenda: We encourage you to attend to get crucial updates and information on key program areas.

• Meet the dean and program director: Meet the leaders of the College of Nursing and other key people that will walk with you on your journey as a nursing major.
• Information regarding your faculty advisors: Learn how to find who your advisor is and how to best utilize their support for academic success.
• Nursing Club announcements: Hear about upcoming events, opportunities, and how to get involved.
• Admission requirements review: A detailed look at the application and prerequisite requirements for the program.
• Program compliance requirements: A review of important deadlines and mandatory compliance items (e.g. background checks, immunizations) needed to maintain your status in the program.

This is a great opportunity to get clarity on essential program details and connect with your peers and faculty. We look forward to seeing you there!

In an era of deep political division, heated rhetoric, and rising political violence, what does it mean to seek common ground? Join our Oregon House majority and minority leaders for a timely and essential conversation on the state of civility in politics on Tuesday, Oct 7, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The representatives will discuss their experiences, the challenges of legislating across the aisle, and whether a more respectful and productive political discourse is possible. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from key decision-makers about how we can navigate our differences and find a better path forward for Oregon.

Reach out to Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

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:

• Academic: Missing multiple classes; consistently poor academic performance
• Behavioral: Concerning or disruptive behaviors in or outside of class, frequent absence from scheduled work shifts
• Emotional: Mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety); unusual emotional expression; suicidal ideation
• Physical: Medical concerns; extreme changes in grooming, personal care
• Social: Personal, social, or family concerns that are affecting well-being and performance

A few notes about alerts:

• If a student is enrolled in your course but hasn’t attended class or engaged in GFD online activity, submit an alert.
• Student employee supervisors and other non-faculty are invited to submit alerts for the reasons above.

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.

Department of Human Services representatives will be on-site at the Bruin Community Pantry to assist folks with signing up for food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits).

No appointment is required. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 23. Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS.

Please note: In the past, DHS did not show up due to a staffing issue. They did not notify us ahead of time. We apologize for this inconvenience.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for a Bruin Community Pantry cooking class: Instant Ramen Kitchen (recipes that go beyond the packet). Here are the details:

• Date and time: Sunday, Oct. 19, from 3 to 5 p.m.
• Location: Bruin Community Pantry (Lewis Apartment 1)
• What we are cooking: Elevated ramen recipes. We will be making two recipes from the book Instant Ramen Kitchen
• Class size: Eight participants (more classes to come). First come, first served.

All supplies will be provided free of charge. You will be contacted on Thursday, Oct. 16, to confirm your participation. If you are unable to attend after signing up for a spot, please contact Jere Witherspoon immediately so we can arrange for someone on the waitlist to attend.

To sign up or (if we are full) be put on the waiting list, please fill out this form. Please contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Make your voice heard! The university’s engineering program and Yamhill County Public Works are partnering to plan a future bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvement within Yamhill County, and we want to hear any challenges you experience as a cyclist or pedestrian using county-owned roadways.

Your feedback will help to inform and prioritize the county’s plan for improvements, so please take five minutes to fill out this interest form.

Are you interested in ham radio? Join the George Fox Ham Radio Club. If you don’t have your radio license, we can help you get started. We are planning some outdoor radio activities, including hiking, hidden transmitter hunts, and training on how to help with communications during an emergency. We would love to have you there!

If you are interested in learning more about getting an amateur (ham) radio license or you have any other questions, contact Justin Johnson at justinj@georgefox.edu.