The Daily Bruin

Our community longs for shalom, God’s peace, justice and flourishing. The Shalom Summit is a time to pause together in worship, prayer and learning as we explore what it means to practice shalom.

The Shalom Summit, set from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 15, in the chapel, will include workshops and activities:

• D’Metri Mattocks-Lopez: “Let Hope Arise”
• Stories of hope and crafting “Shalom Statements” together
• Rev. Joel Sommer: “Survive. Thrive. Resist.”
• Contemplative practices like silence, Sabbath, and Scripture to help justice seekers stay grounded
• Dr. Sadara Shine: “Justice Flows Where Prayer Intercedes”
• How prayer fuels courage, clarity and lasting restoration in justice work

We’ll also hear from voices shaping conversations on justice, art, and hope:

• Jennifer Toledo (Expressions58): “Sustaining Hope While Seeking Shalom” (Main Session 1)
• Susie Gamez (Midtown Church): “Sustaining Hope While Seeking Shalom” (Main Session 2)
• Propaganda (PropHipHop): “Connecting Art and Justice”

Chapel credit will be available! Students, staff, faculty, administrators and friends are all welcome to come and “seek the shalom of the city” (Jeremiah 29:7).

See our schedule here or email sbackous@georgefox.edu for more information. Also, be sure to register!

Have questions, concerns or suggestions about BruinBuy? Please join us in the Millage Building for our BruinBuy roundtable this Friday, Nov. 14, from 9 to 3:30 p.m.

We are here to help, listen and collaborate with you on all of your procurement and accounts payable needs. This will be an open-dialogue format. Please come take advantage of this learning opportunity.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu or Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.

Below is a list of all scheduled BruinBuy roundtables leading up to the end of the calendar year. All are held in the Millage building unless noted otherwise:

• Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 24, 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Hoover 211
• Thursday, Dec. 11, 9 to 10:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Take this very brief survey for the chance to win a $50 or $25 Amazon gift card (there will be multiple winners)!

This survey gauges student engagement with politics and is for a Richter research project. All responses will be anonymized once gift card winners are contacted. Please contact kkartler22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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.

Hillsboro Airporter is a preferred service to provide a shuttle service to Portland International Airport for the semester break.

Students and families will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter (or any other service) to reserve their spot. If you make your reservations with others more than 24 hours in advance, Hillsboro Airporter may be able to group students together to possibly save money.

Students can explore alternative transportation by reaching out to those in their living area or connecting with classmates. Google is also a great resource for finding additional choices.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2316.

Registration for the Department of English and Languages’ “Beneath the Bonnet: The Secret World of Jane Austen” event closes today (Wednesday)!

The two-day event will be this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, and will feature:

• 10 panel sessions of student papers and interactive activities
• A Regency-era “Austentatious” Ball on Friday night (there will be prizes for best costume)
• Two keynote presentations by professor Alex Chung and our very own senior English major, Nat Green
• A world-premiere theatre production of one-act scenes from Austen’s Juvenilia, directed by our very own Joe Thouvenel and acted by current and past George Fox students

Register here and email any questions to gfu-english@georgefox.edu.

Did you know that the Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides personalized support for your toughest papers and study strategies?

We are meeting you where you are! Join the ARC Roadshow tonight (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m. as we visit a few dorms! Our stops: HMS, the Suites, Pennington and Edwards. Stop by for just 10 minutes at one of these locations to:

• Grab a treat
• Get Resources: Pick up essential handouts for writing and study skills
• Schedule a free appointment for writing assistance or academic coaching with a quick sign-up!

Don’t miss this chance to connect with the ARC and get your appointment scheduled before it’s too late.

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

The finance office will be hosting an open house focused on questions from you, and we invite all faculty, administrators and staff to join us between 2 and 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Millage Building (1515 Portland Road).

This will be an opportunity to ask questions, receive guidance, and learn more about navigating finance processes effectively. Multiple team members from finance, including accounts payable, purchasing, and general ledger staff, will be present to provide one-on-one assistance and address any inquiries you may have.

Whether you are new to our university, need clarification on specific steps, or simply want to participate with festive food and fellowship, we encourage you to stop by and connect with us. We look forward to supporting you.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Samantha Prewitt at sprewitt@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

We’re still offering a unique opportunity for a private, one-on-one virtual Providence Health Plan consultation dedicated entirely to you and your specific questions.

This is your chance to skip the multiple plan documents and long hold times and talk directly with a plan expert who can help you untangle a complex claim, find the right in-network specialist, or uncover cost-saving strategies you didn’t know about.

This is the single-fastest and most effective way to gain clarity, get peace of mind, and ensure you are maximizing every single benefit and dollar available to you. Don’t miss out on this personalized support. Schedule your appointment today at this link. This unique opportunity ends on Thursday, Nov. 20.

Happy Wellness Wednesday! Today, let’s talk about the most powerful tool you have for your long-term health: preventive care. It’s more than just an appointment; it’s your opportunity to get a clear picture of your well-being and gain true peace of mind.

Here’s why that’s so important: Many serious health conditions, like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, can develop for years with no symptoms at all. Preventive care helps you find these silent risks – or even better, confirm all the great things you’re doing for your health. Catching a potential issue early means it’s far easier, and less expensive, to manage, allowing you to stay focused on living your healthiest, most vibrant life.

These simple steps are your key to staying well all year long. The best approach to staying healthy for life is to prevent illness from ever beginning, and your provider can advise you on what’s best for you.

For you and your dependents, most of these essential preventive services are covered in full when you visit in-network providers. Use this comprehensive list to see what’s available and get this important conversation started at your next appointment.

All employees are invited to secure a free, personalized and confidential retirement consultation with our dedicated Nationwide specialist, Phillip Carbajal, who will be on the Newberg campus on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Appointments are available from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Klages 231. This is your opportunity to receive expert advice on your financial standing, maximize your savings, and develop long-term retirement strategies.

Please use this link to view his consultations schedule and to book your one-on-one session.

The university community is invited to a 45-minute contemplative worship service in the chapel this Friday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m. Join us for this special choral Evensong service!

For the month of November, the George Fox chapter of the Network of Enlightened Women is hosting a fundraiser for With Love Oregon. This nonprofit provides resources for families with foster or adopted children.

Please consider donating toys or making a financial donation. If you’re interested in contributing, reach out to Zoe Fortner at zfortner24@georgefox.edu.

Join us for a 5K this Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9 a.m. to raise funds for the Newberg Animal Shelter. All proceeds will go toward purchasing an industrial washer and dryer. The shelter does 10 to 12 loads of laundry every day and currently has only one set.

The shelter has found homes for more than 710 animals so far this year. Your participation helps keep the shelter running smoothly so they can continue their great work!

The run will start and end in the quad. Check-in is at 8 a.m., followed by the race at 9 a.m.

If you want to help this cause by running, walking or donating, register here.

Please note: The Diversity Dialogue scheduled for Nov. 13 with speaker Carlos Rodriguez has been canceled.

Join us this Sunday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. in the FoxHole for dinner, drinks and the big reveal. We will be announcing the date submissions open as well as the theme of the 2026 edition.

The Wineskin is the student-run literary journal, which means we publish creative pieces written by George Fox students. For this year’s issue, we want to get every department on campus involved.

It will be a casual event and a chance to eat free food and inspire you to get in touch with your creative side and your creative peers.

Please invite your friends and RSVP.

If you have any questions, please email Shae Olazaran at solazaran22@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to sell your art at the Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Hangout on Thursday, Dec. 4? It only costs $10 to rent a table to sell your art to students, staff and the local community.

This year, Holiday Hangout is combining with the Christmas Extravaganza, which will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, carriage rides and lots of other fun activities. The art market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work. This event is attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic.

Fill out this form to rent a table.

Ready to watch a talent show you won’t forget? Join us at 7 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 14, for Fox Got Talent in Bauman Auditorium. Watch your friends and peers compete to win $500 and vote for your favorite act!

Tickets for Winter Formal go on sale in Canyon Commons this week and are $20 (we take cash, card and Apply Pay). The times below are subject to change if we sell out, so please keep an eye on our Instagram for updates.

• Tuesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

This year’s formal will take place at the Evergreen Space Museum.

Events coming up:

• Winter Formal: Saturday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Space Museum
• Christmas Extravaganza/Holiday Hangout: Thursday, Dec. 4, at 4:30 p.m. in the quad
• Late Night Breakfast: Monday, Dec. 8, at 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

In times of polarization, it can be hard to know the truth about controversial issues – even when we live a short drive from a center of visible controversy.

At 7 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday), George Fox students, employees, and Newberg and Dundee community members will gather in Canyon Commons to discuss unrest in major American cities and the deployment of National Guard units there.

Participants will sit at tables with a few others – some of whom they may not know – and will be asked to listen closely enough to summarize another person’s views before sharing their own. The emphasis will be on listening and discovering areas of common ground.

Community Conversations is co-sponsored by Newberg/Dundee United as Neighbors and the George Fox University Civility Project. Everyone is invited to join the conversation. For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Happy fall, Bruins! Mark your calendars for Friday, Nov. 21, because we’re officially announcing another 12-hour night of student-led worship and prayer at The Burn! Come and go as you like between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. in Canyon Commons.

There will be all forms of worship: prayer, praise, fellowship, communion, art, solitude and all ways that the Holy Spirit leads us as we enter the presence of God and encounter his love together.

You belong in his presence. Maranatha: Come Lord Jesus!

Contact Isaac Amaro at iamaro22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Curious about Quakerism? Take HIST/THEO 285: “The Quaker Way” in the spring!

Along with surveying Friends history from the movement’s origins to its current status as global church, students will learn basic Quaker theological ideas, with special attention given to how these ideas are situated within broader Christian thought. Students will also engage regularly with Friends practices and the world of contemporary Quakerism.

This course will be accessible to students of all faith backgrounds, and requires no prerequisites.

Questions? Reach out to Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu.