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The George Fox Public Relations Student Society of America is hosting an event with special guest JJ Switzer, a George Fox communications alumnus who currently works as Nike’s principal transformative change manager. He will be sharing about his experiences at Nike and what it is like to work in PR.

Join us in Stevens 101 from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. Learn something new, build connections, and play a fun trivia game!

If you have questions, contact Olivia Aragon at oaragon21@georgefox.edu.

You remember that bespectacled, red-and-white-wearing character from the 1980s? The iconic adventurer has inspired several George Fox employees to dress like him today (Thursday). Find us all over campus to collect our unique stamps, then turn in your card for a chance at a fun prize.

Cards can be picked up with any Waldo or at the Murdock Library’s front desk, where you will also find the drop-box for cards once your hunt is over. Waldos must be found “at work,” which means the hunt is over at 5 p.m.

Cards can be turned in until 2 p.m. Friday. The students who find the most Waldos will be entered into a prize raffle to be announced next week. Happy hunting!

Take this eight-minute survey to win one of two $50 Amazon gift cards! We would love your thoughts on mobile carriers for our marketing research project.

Can you participate? Yes, if you:

• Are 18-27 years old
• Have an individual plan or a family plan
• Use AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile

Your input will help us learn what’s important to young adults when choosing a mobile provider. If you have questions, email Laurel Knox at lknox23@georgefox.edu. Thanks so much for your time!

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.

Active females ages 18 to 45 are needed for Doctor of Physical Therapy research. Please see this survey for more information. The survey takes 10 to 15 minutes and the in-person hip strength testing takes approximately 15 minutes.

Please contact Principal Investigator Tess Swake at tswake@georgefox.edu with questions. Thank you!

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.

We’re excited to invite you back into a beautiful way to start your day with our revitalizing morning yoga flow, led by instructor Emily Ong. This energizing and strengthening session is designed to set a positive tone and fill you with peace, strength, and clarity.

Sessions will be in Hadlock every Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m., starting on Nov. 5. You will move through a series of mindful poses to nourish both body and spirit. This class is the perfect way to connect deeply with yourself and start the day grounded and inspired.

Sign up for the first class at this link. Email fitness@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join Global Village today (Tuesday) at 5:30 p.m. in the IRC for a fun candy tasting! We’ll have different stations with candies from all around the world so you can try some unique flavors. Make sure to stop by early to grab your favorites while they last!

Email Javier Broach at jbroach23@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

If you have any clothes you’re looking to get rid of (especially warm clothes as winter approaches), drop them off in the cardboard box located in front of Roberts 138 for the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card or a $50 Cabela’s gift card!

The clothes will be donated to the Unity Center for Behavioral Health, where they will be given to mental health patients before being discharged back into their communities.

Scan the QR code on the box to be entered into the raffle and make your donations by Friday, Nov. 22. If you have any questions, reach out Nursing Club officer Kayla Evenhouse at kevenhouse21@georgefox.edu.

Got aches and pains? Physical therapy appointments are available at the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Boulevard in Newberg) for employees, students and the local community. Appointments are an hour long and are available Monday through Friday at various times. The cost is $25 for those associated with George Fox, and $35 for those who are not.

Please fill out this form if you’re interested. If you have any questions, feel free to directly reach out to physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu. We look forward to treating you!

“The Voices Conference,” coming up this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2, centers around multicultural leadership in the U.S. Workshops and main sessions will be taught by leaders of color from around the nation and the globe, with the purpose of helping students feel empowered to create change in their community and equipped to use their voice.

This year our theme is “In The Flow,” based on Acts 2:1-12. Students will receive chapel credit. Here is a sample of some of the workshops:

• “Bringing Our Voices to the Text” by Michelle Lang-Raymond
• “Finding Our Voices After Trauma” by Soteria Galo
• Worship by Mike Dean and Co. and fellow George Fox students

Register here by Thursday, Oct. 31, while spots are still open. Contact Jesse Cetz at jcetz@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

If you are an Oregon resident and plan to complete the OSAC Scholarship application, you don’t want to miss the OSAC Workshop hosted by the Academic Resource Center (ARC) next week!

OSAC offers over 600 scholarships totaling more than $10 million in awards. However, the application can be daunting, time-consuming and complicated – which is why we are offering some extra assistance this year.

The ARC has 16 slots available for 25 minutes each to help specifically with the essay-writing portion of the application. You can sign up for an appointment on the following dates:

• Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 3 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 3 to 5 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m.

The deadline to register is this Friday, Nov. 1

You must visit the ARC in person to sign up for a time slot (#1 on the campus map). If you can’t make it, you can also schedule an individual appointment at the ARC to work on scholarship applications with a consultant at a more convenient time.

Please contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu with any questions about the event.

Take advantage of a free, personalized retirement consultation on campus tomorrow (Tuesday). Planning for retirement is one of the most important steps you can take for a secure future, and this session will provide tailored guidance to help you reach your financial goals.

Our expert advisor from Nationwide will be available to answer your questions, assess your retirement plans, and help you optimize your savings. These consultations are designed to make the path to retirement as smooth and informed as possible. Sign up today to reserve your spot and make a positive impact on your future!

Email Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Notice students struggling as the mid-semester crunch hits? It’s that time of the semester when effective study techniques and support are crucial. If you’re teaching or supporting students in STEM courses, recommend they check out Numerade to see if it can support their learning!

Numerade offers video tutorials tailored to STEM subjects and study tools that are useful for all courses, such as Ace, the platform’s AI tutor. Ace’s popular features include step-by-step homework help, answer explanations, and developing personalized study plans based on individual syllabi or schedules.

Share these guidelines for creating AI prompts with your students. Numerade engages students with questions and prompts for individualized learning. Encourage them to use their George Fox credentials to create a Numerade account and access extra support.

Please review university policies and your course guidelines about appropriate use of AI tools with students. Review the AI for Learning page for resources on responsible AI use to support student learning.

Contact Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Feeling the mid-semester crunch? You are not alone! It’s that time of the semester when deep learning strategies and effective study techniques are crucial. If you’re taking STEM courses, check out Numerade and see if it can support your learning!

Numerade offers video tutorials tailored to STEM subjects and study tools that are useful for all courses, such as Ace, the platform’s AI tutor. Ace’s popular features include step-by-step homework help, answer explanations, and developing personalized study plans based on your syllabus or schedule. See these guidelines for creating AI prompts. Use your George Fox credentials to create a Numerade account and deepen your learning today.

Always follow professor guidelines about appropriate use of AI tools; if in doubt, ask your professor. Review the AI for Learning page for resources on responsible AI use to support your learning.

Contact Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Have stress and anxiety hijacked your life? Take charge and learn skills to manage your stress and anxiety by joining Stress Less. The Health and Counseling Center is offering this free four-week skills group every Tuesday starting Oct. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Please call 503-554-2340 or email hcc@georgefox.edu to enroll.

This is a special message for those who missed yesterday’s Miles for Meals challenge closing ceremony with special sound effects from our one and only Neil Cantrall.

The challenge results are incredible! We started with a goal of 5,000 miles, but thanks to all of you, we more than exceeded expectations by logging a whopping total of 14,739 miles! It’s inspiring to see everyone come together, pushing not just for miles but for a cause that matters.

We were also amazed by the teamwork demonstrated throughout this challenge and the creativity of team names. Next time we’ll have to give an award for the most creative team name; there were some real gems!

Beyond the miles, we also received generous donations of food and money, which will go a long way in supporting our community. Thank you for your kindness and generosity; it truly shows how much we can accomplish together. We estimate that the Bruin Pantry received around $1,800 and 380 pounds of food during the short three weeks of the challenge.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you for the generosity of the organizations that stepped up with donations: Earthworks, Miss Hannah’s Popcorn, Canopy EAP, Assured Partners and Les Schwab.

A huge shout-out to the Social Walk team for logging the most miles! Congratulations Steffanie Altenbern, Jamie Johnson, Erin Johnson, Kara Martin and Ali Toedtemeier for winning the main prize. We also want to recognize all of our weekly participation prize winners (Wayne Gardner, Saurra Heide, Katie Maupin, Victoria Payne, Kim Knoernschild and Hope Hren). You all kept the energy up week after week and made this challenge so much fun.

For those of you who won prizes, be sure to swing by the Office of People and Culture to pick up your gift cards. And remember, just because the challenge is over doesn’t mean we stop giving! Please continue to support the pantry and help keep it stocked for those in need.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on how we can make next year’s challenge even better, so we will be sending out a feedback survey soon.

Thank you for making this such an incredible success! Let’s keep the momentum going!

Diploma frames are 15% off at the Bruin Bookstore in-store and online from Monday, Oct. 28, through Friday, Nov. 2. This offer is valid on regular-priced diploma frame sales.

Contact Kristin McGuirck at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

FCA’s Rally for Revival is happening this Monday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Join us for a night of worship, renewal, and hope as we embrace the theme “Come to the Cross.”

Together, let’s experience God’s power, grace and healing. We will have a time of worship, a time to receive the word from our speaker, Phil Zhan, and a time of response. We are so excited and hope to see everyone there!

Email Ari Rader at arader21@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Are you interested in studying abroad? The Center for Study Abroad is hosting a study abroad information fair on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 102.

Many of our study abroad ambassadors and alumni will be there, so come by to learn about their experiences and the different programs, countries and requirements. We will also have information about the Center for Study Abroad application requirements and due dates.

Questions? Email Wendi Upjohn-Hankel at wupjohn@georgefox.edu or David Martínez  at dmartinez@georgefox.edu, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.

The posting and display policy at George Fox applies to student-sponsored public displays and posters.

Displays generally consist of a number of images, pictures or ideas intended for engagement by the broader campus community to create awareness or generate discussion.

Posters are generally intended to advertise a particular event or raise awareness about the activities of a particular officially recognized campus club or organization.

Find all the details you need in the Student Handbook: Campus Display and Posting Policy section.

Please read these specific policies carefully:

• Push pins or removable tape are recommended.
• You must take down the flyers when your event is over.
• Only post on bulletin boards, posting kiosks, or sandwich boards.
• Do NOT post on walls, windows or doors.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon in the student life office at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Apply for the OREC apprenticeship for a chance to go on outdoor trips for free and learn what it takes to be a leader! Want a low-stress experience to see if you might like to lead others in God’s incredible creation? The apprenticeship may be for you!

If you’re accepted, next semester you’ll go on four or more OREC trips of your preference, receive professional training, work with a phenomenal team, and earn a $200 stipend on the way! Here is the link to apply. Applications are open until Nov. 13.

If you have questions, contact Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu.