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The Behavioral Health Center (BHC) has availability for new therapy clients! We are staffed by well-trained students from the university’s doctor of psychology program.

The BHC exists to provide low-cost therapy and assessment services to the broader community in and around Newberg, which includes George Fox employees and their families.

Therapy is $30 per session. We are setting up a system to accept FSA/HSA; please let us know in advance if this is your preferred method for payment.

For more information, visit georgefox.edu/bhc or call 503-389-0565.

Whether you are a pre-dental student, undecided in a career, or are just interested in teeth and our club, we cannot wait to see you!

The first meeting of our Pre-Dental Club will be at 4 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 6, in Hoover 102. Join us to learn what we have planned for the year, to meet with others in the club, and for some pizza and fun. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Rodriguez at erodriguezgarcia21@georgefox.edu.

Did you know that 20.4 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a substance use disorder in the past year, yet only 10.3% received treatment (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2022).

Help is available. Contact Canopy (1-800-433-2320) to connect with a counselor, receive treatment information and start the journey to recovery, for you or your loved ones.

You’re also invited to join us for a webinar entitled “Drug and Alcohol Awareness: Supporting Ourselves & Others” from 11:30 a.m. to noon this Thursday, Oct. 6. Go here to register.

For more information, contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

The city of Newberg is calling all students to consider applying to serve on a local committee, commission or board!

As a student commissioner, you will engage with city leaders, provide input on action items and serve as a voting member (except Budget Committee). Meetings typically range from four to 12 times a year, and the meeting format varies by committee.

Experience on a committee stands out on a resume and will provide excellent experience in interpersonal communication skills. Applications are open and will close on Nov. 4. Student terms are one year in length. Learn more and apply here.

Questions? Contact Josh Hren at Joshua.Hren@newbergoregon.gov

Please join the Catholic Campus Fellowship group for dinner, prayer and fellowship from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in the Roberts Center’s Room 105.

Guest Alexis Torres, coordinator for young adult ministry and campus ministry for the Archdiocese of Portland, will share information about campus ministry and faith formation opportunities for college students.

Please contact Lorretta Krautscheid at lkrautscheid@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join the Spanish Club for a night of Spanish language, culture and fun! There will be games, snacks, prizes and (most importantly) Spanish conversation.

The Spanish Club is open to all levels of Spanish speakers, whether you barely know how to say “hola” or have been speaking it your entire life. Our first meeting is at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Minthorn basement. We can’t wait to see you there!

For more information, contact Lauryn Stanfield at lstanfield22@georgefox.edu.

As the Purchasing & Accounts Payable teams prepare for the upcoming training session (date and venue TBD), would you please provide a list of questions that you would like them to answer?

Please click here to enter your questions. Contact Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu for more info.

The faculty and staff of the School of Communication and Design (SOC+D) cordially invite you to a Lemmons Center open house today (Friday) from 3 to 6 p.m. We’ll begin with opening remarks and the introduction of special guests from 3 to 3:30 p.m.

Join us to celebrate the remodeling of the campus arts center, thank those who worked on this project, and tour our new spaces filled with student work! Food and refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited!

Contact Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us for Homecoming! Visit homecoming.georgefox.edu for scheduled activities and locations. We are looking forward to a great weekend together!

Here are a few highlights:

Friday

• Friday Flowers in Memory of Grandpa Roy: 2:30 p.m. at the Centennial Tower (clocktower)
• Homecoming Faculty Concert: 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium

Saturday

• Bruinpalooza on the Quad: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. A celebration of Bruin pride for everyone! Includes popcorn, cotton candy, inflatables, games, faculty meet-ups, student and alumni vendors, and more.

If you have any questions, contact Holly Anderson at handerson@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Bookstore is proud to be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today (Friday) and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow for Homecoming. Also, come see us at the game. Go Bruins!

Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The 2023-24 FAFSA* opens tomorrow (Saturday) at fafsa.gov! The FAFSA needs to be completed each year to receive certain financial aid such as Pell and state grants, student employment, and loans.

Be sure to file your FAFSA as soon as possible. Some federal and state funds are limited for undergraduate students, so don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Questions? Contact the financial aid office at finaid@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2302. You can schedule an appointment at gfufa.as.me.

*The 2023-24 FAFSA covers fall 2023, spring 2024 and summer 2024.

Come see renowned Christian author, teacher and alumnus Richard J. Foster present an award in his name to pastor and fellow author Trevor Hudson this Monday, Oct. 3. The 7 p.m. presentation in Canyon Commons will be followed by Hudson’s keynote speech and a reception. Hudson will also speak at chapel the next morning, Oct. 4, at 10:50 a.m.

Can’t make Monday’s session? You can watch it at this link.

A selection committee selected Hudson as the first recipient of the Richard J. Foster Award in Spiritual Formation. The award recognizes those whose intellectual and practical work helps others come into an ongoing transformational relationship with Jesus Christ.

Hudson is the author of more than 20 books, the most recent of which, Seeking God: Finding Another Kind of Life with St Ignatius and Dallas Willard, was released in September.

Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu for more information.

Today is the day! The Comic Book Club meets tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207. The theme for this week is “Throwback Week.” We will be discussing “oldie goldies” and everything “throwback-ey!”

The Comic Book Club is a good way to unwind from a busy week and get to know fellow students. Don’t know anything about comics? Don’t worry! Members vary in a variety of knowledge and commitment to different fandoms. Snacks are provided. We hope to see you there!

Contact Maggie Hartley at mhartley20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Is that small sewing kit your parents sent you to college with not cutting in anymore? Have no fear, the Maker Hub has multiple machines to solve your sewing needs, including the Consew Sewing Machine.

The Maker Hub’s Consew Sewing Machine sets itself apart by being able to sew through light to heavy weight materials such as leather, vinyl, and canvas. While it was originally designed for stitch upholstery and sails, it is helpful for making leather goods or bags. To see it in action, check out this video.

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers!). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

Interested in helping and encouraging others? Sources of Strength might just be for you. It is a fun, powerful, strength-based suicide prevention program that aims to help people find strength through community, healthy activities, relationships and more.

We invite you to participate in a six-hour, interactive Sources of Strength training with us tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Roberts 170. We will have tons of discussions, games, brainstorming, and activities (and lunch will be provided)! You can RSVP here.

Contact Natalie Brown at nbrown19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join the Swing Dance Club in the Foxhole tomorrow (Saturday) from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

All students and employees are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary.

• The beginner lesson is at 6:30 p.m., where we will teach you everything you need to know.
• The intermediate lesson follows at 7 p.m., when William and Maddie will be teaching “Split the Apple,” “Sweetheart Turns,” and “Shoulder Taps.”
• The free dance starts at 7:30 p.m., when you can dance to your heart’s content!

If you have any questions, reach out to the club’s president, Julia Fisher, at jfisher21@georgefox.edu.

Join the Fencing Club for a LARP day training session today (Friday) from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hadlock’s large fitness studio.

LARP is a version of foam-sword medieval battle simulation that includes padded melee weaponry. This is in preparation of our LARP day competition against the Critical Hit Club, which will take place in two weeks (Oct. 14) from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

All students and employees are welcome. All equipment is provided, although it’s recommended participants bring athletic clothes and a water bottle.

If you have any questions, reach out to club president Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu

Unsold fall 2022 books and other course materials are being sent back to their publishers beginning Monday, Oct. 3. If there are books you’ve put off getting, don’t wait!

Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu or visit the Bruin Bookstore if you have any questions.

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very happy birthday! If you had a birthday in July, August, or September, we would like to celebrate you.

Please stop by the academic affairs office today (Thursday) or tomorrow between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a slice of cake! We’re located on the second floor of Hoover in HVR 230.

Portland Center employees may pick up their birthday treat at the front desk. Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

The fall Bruin Preview event is just around the corner, when prospective students will get an inside look at what it’s like to be a Bruin! This includes visiting classes, eating in the dining hall, and staying overnight on campus.

The undergraduate admissions office is looking for students who would like to host a visiting student overnight! Consider making this a group activity, and plan to host overnight students together with your friend group!

If you are interested, please fill out this form. You would be hosting a student the evening of Oct. 27.

If you have any questions, email Miranda Davidson at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.