The Daily Bruin

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.

Join us today (Tuesday) at 4:30 p.m. in Hoover 102 for the faculty teaching and learning workshop, “Offering Meaningful Feedback Without Losing Your Soul.”

As the semester’s end draws nearer, we may feel overwhelmed by the daunting task of providing meaningful feedback on our students’ work. In this participatory teaching-learning workshop, longtime Professor of English Melanie Springer Mock will share best practices for offering feedback that encourages student learning and reinforces course outcomes.

We will also explore ways our feedback can support the university’s mission, including the Be Known promise.

Popcorn, coffee, tea and hot apple cider will be served! RSVP here.

¿Quieres hablar Español? The English Department welcomes you to La Sobremesa today (Tuesday). This is a chance to casually practice Spanish with peers and faculty.

Join us every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. in the Armstrong House. All language levels are welcome.

We hope to see you there. Chau!

Are you interested in serving as a student leader for the 2026-27 school year? Now is the perfect time to apply!

The Office of Student Life offers a variety of leadership opportunities in Spiritual Life, Intercultural Life, Student Leadership Council, Parent and Family Programs, Student Activities, Commuter Life, FYE, and Residence Life.

To learn more about these opportunities, visit our Student Life Leadership and Employment page. Applications are open now and due by Tuesday, Jan. 13. Apply today at this link!

Shop at the Bruin Bookstore between now and Sunday, Nov. 16, to get 20% off all diploma frames. The deal is good both online and in the store. In-store pick-up is available.

Help spread health and wellness across the globe by supporting students and faculty from the university’s School of Physical Therapy as we travel to Uganda, Africa, this May.

We will be partnering with local leaders and advocacy groups to provide training, education and instruction in the treatment and management of children/people in need of physical therapy, working with patients in rural communities.

So, grab your friends and sign up for the 2025 Christmas Jingle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m.! The run will be around the George Fox campus, starting in Stoffer Stadium. Come join us dressed in your holiday cheer!

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. This includes a free T-shirt if you sign up by Thursday, Nov. 20. Sign up at this link. All proceeds will go toward our trip.

Questions? Contact Carleigh DeLapp at cdelapp20@georgefox.edu.