The Daily Bruin

With so many weight-management tools and fad diets out there, knowing what will work best for your overall health can be hard.

Join Basecamp this month as they explore what it means to be at a healthy weight and the lifestyle tools you can use to get there. One of the upcoming opportunities is our wellness cooking webinar, “In the Kitchen with Jamie,” on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at noon. This resource is available to everyone, not just Providence members!

Sign up for the webinar at this link!

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the annual Fall Ladies’ Luncheon this Monday, Oct. 9. Ruth Baker will host this come-and-go event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

A short devotional and prayer will be held at noon. Come and connect with other women in our community over a delicious meal. There is no cost to attend.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP using this link. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are excited to have living-area chapels today (Wednesday)! This is a time of worship and fellowship for you and your living areas. You don’t want to miss it. Chapel credit will be offered!

Here is the schedule:

• Pennington: 6 p.m., Pennington Lobby
• Brandt and Edwards Halls: 6 p.m., Canyon Commons 101
• Hobson, Macy and Sutton Halls & the Suites: 7:30 p.m., Canyon Commons 101
• Le Shana, Gulley Hall and Newlin: 7:30 p.m., Roberts 170
• Houses & Apartments: 7:30 p.m., Bauman Greenroom

We hope to see you there! Contact Debrianna DeBolt at ddebolt@georgefox.edu with any questions.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled additional recommendations for engagement, crowdsourced from the George Fox community for the George Fox community. Check them out here.

This resource lists restaurants to try, music to listen to, books to read, movies to watch (including movies to watch with us at the IRC … come join us for Watch Party Wednesdays today and next week at 2:30 p.m.). Be sure to check it out.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, George Fox!

Join our community as we “Stand with Students” in a new way by giving! There are so many opportunities to give that support students. Here are a few ideas!

• The Student Fund: This fund supports scholarships and a number of programs that aid students every day.
• Bruin Community Pantry: The BCP supports students who have limited access to healthy food and educates them on healthy eating habits through cooking demonstrations and educational programming.
• Student Emergency Fund: This fund supports students in need who are experiencing financial hardship.
• Scholarships: 100% of George Fox students receive scholarship aid that enables them to attend George Fox and pursue a life of purpose where God has called them.

To give through a payroll deduction each month, fill out this form. Note: Login using the “Google” button next to the general login. Use your George Fox email.

Questions? Contact Carlee Reed at 503-554-2120 or creed@georgefox.edu

Attention artists and adventurers! The Arts and Crafts Club and Critical Hit Club are hosting a miniature painting event this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in Hoover 203.

Join us for an afternoon of fun as we paint tiny figurines that can be used as board game characters, collectibles, or simply a fun art activity! All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own miniatures as well.

Feel free to contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Today, the federal government will be conducting a nationwide test of the emergency alert system, so do not be alarmed when you receive it.

The test messages will be sent to all cell phones, televisions and radios. It is scheduled to begin at about 11:20 a.m. Pacific time.

Read this article to learn more.

We are having a Pre-Dental Club meeting today (Wednesday) at 3 p.m. in Stevens 209. Stop by to connect with other pre-dental students and eat some snacks!

Feel free to reach out to Elizabeth Rodriguez at erodriguezgarcia21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Career and Academic Planning Center will be holding its first career fair of the year on Tuesday, Oct. 10. It will be held in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This career fair is for all students and all majors. A variety of businesses representing various industries will be there to share their internship and employment opportunities with the students. Please encourage your students to attend.

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

Got lunch plans for this Friday, Oct. 6? Cancel them! Instead, order in and use the online-only code VFR-16574 at any Panda Express location in the U.S. to support the George Fox esports program!

Support us and, at the same time, enjoy delicious food. It’s a win-win! Contact Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Do you know of students interested in studying abroad? Encourage them to attend the Center for Study Abroad’s fair today (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Many of our off-campus programs will have representatives present, so students can come by to get information about different programs, countries, and their requirements. We will also be passing out information about the Center for Study Abroad application requirements and due dates.

Questions? Email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.

Are you missing a water bottle, hat, sweatshirt or even airpods? We have a collection of found items here at Campus Public Safety. Please stop by our office at 212 Carlton Way or call 503-554-2090 to see if we have your lost belongings. Claim your lost item before it is donated or recycled!

The Career and Academic Planning Center will be holding its first career fair of the year on Tuesday, Oct. 10. It will be held in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This career fair is for all students and all majors. A variety of businesses representing various industries will be here to share their internship and employment opportunities with you. You never know, you might make a connection that changes your life! Please stop by.

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

Are you interested in studying abroad? The Center for Study Abroad is hosting a study abroad fair today (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Many of our off-campus programs will have representatives present, so come by to get information about different programs, countries, and their requirements. We will also be passing out information about the Center for Study Abroad application requirements and due dates.

There will also be a prize drawing of $500 toward a study abroad program of your choice for those who attend and participate.

Questions? Email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.

Join Nationwide’s “Teaching Thursdays,” complimentary educational virtual live sessions designed to increase your knowledge of your retirement benefits and find strategies to improve your financial wellness.

Coming up in October:

Thursday, Oct. 5: Credit, Debt & Budgeting: Learn more about personal finance, debt, and budgeting. Discover small changes that make a big difference regarding your future financial wellness. Presented by: Rochelle Davis

Thursday, Oct. 19: Managing Taxes: Learn how taxes can impact retirement income plans (pre-tax, post-tax and inherited). Presented by: Doug Ewing

Find out more here.

Hello, instructors. Please be aware that unsold textbooks will be going back to their publishers soon. Please urge any students who have not made their purchases yet to please do so. Also, adoptions for spring of 2024 are open now; we are waiting for your selections!

Please contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

George Fox IT is updating some systems used to manage password resets. Due to these changes, the next time you log in to single sign-on (login.georgefox.edu) you may be prompted to add a secondary email address and a security question. This should be a one-time process.

If you have any questions, email Joshua Nauman at jnauman@georgefox.edu.

This week (Oct. 2-6) is Tutor Appreciation Week! To express your appreciation for a tutor (or a consultant) who has impacted you, stop by the ARC for cards to write thank-you notes.

You can choose to address it to a specific consultant and leave it in the ARC, deliver it to a consultant personally, or write a general note to the tutors on campus! We hope to you stop by the ARC for Tutor Appreciation Week!

The Crescent is publishing its first issue of the year tomorrow (Wednesday)! Use this link to sign up to receive it directly in your inbox. If you already signed up to be on our email list last year, you do not need to fill out this form again.

If you want to read The Crescent but don’t want to receive emails, check out our website after 3 p.m. tomorrow.

If you have any students who are interested in the construction industry, encourage them to attend the Fisher Construction info meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Stevens 109. They will be sharing what internships and job opportunities are available. They are particularly interested in engineering students.

Dinner and drinks will be provided. For more information, contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.