The Daily Bruin

We are still in need of several volunteers to serve as ushers at midyear commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14. We will hold two separate ceremonies in Bauman Auditorium: one for undergraduate students at 11 a.m. and one for graduate students at 3 p.m. Come help us greet our guests, hand out programs, direct graduates’ family and friends to their seats, and make graduation a special event for everyone!

It’s fun to be part of our students’ graduation experience, and all George Fox employees who volunteer to participate as ushers will receive a $50 gift card for each ceremony they assist with. Sign up for both ceremonies, and lunch will be provided too!

Please contact Laurie Fair at 503-554-2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu if you would like to volunteer to serve our grads and their families on this memorable day!

This is a friendly reminder that fall term rentals are due by Dec. 14 at the Bruin Bookstore. If you need to extend your rental or you would like to purchase your text, please stop by the bookstore.

If you have any questions, email Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Please note the accelerated payroll deadlines for December. Due to Christmas break, we will have fewer days to process the December payroll. Please have all check requests submitted and approved by Monday, Dec. 9. Employees with timesheets that span Nov. 16 through Dec. 15 should forecast their hours, lock, and have their timesheets approved by Dec. 9. Automated emails will be sent according to these accelerated deadlines.

Regular employee timesheets and student timesheets can be locked at the end of the month as usual. The student payday will be on Friday, Dec. 13, and the regular employee payday will be on Monday, Dec. 23.

Questions? Contact the payroll team at payroll@georgefox.edu.

Do you want your student employment paycheck to be deposited in your bank account automatically on payday? Come by the People and Culture office to sign up for direct deposit before you leave for Christmas break!

You can either bring a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank that includes your name, account number, and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking website or mobile app. You can also fill out the Direct Deposit Form linked on our website and submit your proof from your bank to our Paperwork Dropbox.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, remember that your paycheck will be in the mailroom unless you have put in a request with Mail Services to have your mail forwarded. Be sure to update your mailing address on file in MyGeorgeFox under the Profile tile if this is the case.

Questions? Contact our payroll team (payroll@georgefox.edu).

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Jay Miller will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Please reach out to Jay at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Help the residents of Friendsview bring in the Christmas season by decorating the lobby tomorrow (Wednesday) from 1 to 4 p.m. You can meet in the main lobby of Friendsview at the start of either of those times and come and go as you wish. If you would like to RSVP, sign up on the Helper Helper app.

If you have questions, contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu.

Come down to the Gulley lobby on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 8 to 9 p.m., and grab a donut and some study tips with help from our friends from the ARC! Donuts will be provided. All students are welcome!

Are you interested in serving as a student leader for the 2025-26 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, and Residence Life.

To learn more about these opportunities, visit our Student Life Leadership and Employment page. Applications are open now and due by Wednesday, Jan. 15. Apply today at this link!

Finals week is almost upon us, including longer hours in the library for many. To bring a little fun to finals, you are cordially invited to join the library for Spirit Week. Dress according to each day’s theme and help us share a few extra smiles in our space.

• Friday, Dec. 6 – Flannel Friday
• Saturday, Dec. 7 – Funky Hat Saturday
• Sunday, Dec. 8 – Christmas Sweater Sunday
• Monday, Dec. 9 – Pajama Monday (Study Day)
• Tuesday, Dec. 10 – Uncasual Tuesday
• Wednesday, Dec. 11 – Crazy Sock Wednesday
• Thursday, Dec. 12 – Twin Thursday

Don’t forget that you can book study rooms on the library website, ask for multicolored whiteboard markers at the front desk, and that the 24-hour space will remain open throughout finals week. Keep an eye out for coffee near Whiteboard Wednesday and know that we’re cheering for you.

Midyear graduates, we want to celebrate as many of you as possible on the George Fox social media pages! To participate, simply …

1. Get your picture taken at River Street House North (building 48 on this map) during one of the following times:

• Wednesday, Dec. 4, between 1 and 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 5, between 9 a.m. and noon
• Monday, Dec. 9, between 9 and 11 a.m. or 2 and 4 p.m.

If you can, bring your full grad regalia or just the cap, and ask for our photographer, Chris.

2. OR, send Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu) an email with a nice photo of you (preferably in grad regalia)

That’s it! We’ll share photos during finals week and throughout the day during midyear commencement.

OPTIONAL: Want to share about your George Fox experience? Send Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu) an email with a few sentences about your favorite college memory, how you’ve grown in your faith, how you’ve felt known, what’s next (a job, grad school, etc.) or anything else you want to share. Those who send both a photo and a quote may be featured individually on our social media pages, website, university magazine and beyond.

Thank you and congratulations on all you have accomplished!

The Department of Education has officially opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025–26 academic year. The 2025–26 FAFSA will cover fall 2025, spring 2026, and summer 2026, and the application is required to be eligible for certain types of financial aid, including federal and state grants, student employment, and Stafford loans.

The financial aid office will be hosting several events in the coming weeks to assist you and your contributor(s) with the FAFSA and other financial aid questions. Look through our schedule below and save the dates!

Continuing Student Webinar
Registration is now open for our continuing student webinar taking place from 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. We will cover important information about the FAFSA, financial aid timelines, scholarships, loans, professional judgments, anticipated charges, and more.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions of our financial aid team throughout the presentation, and our slides will be emailed to registrants afterward. Follow the link below to sign up: Bruins Beyond Year One: Financial Aid for Returning Students.

FAFSA Workshops
If you need help completing your FAFSA, you can attend one of our upcoming workshops tomorrow (Tuesday), Dec. 3, or Jan. 21. Bring your laptop to Canyon Commons 101 from 5 to 7 p.m., grab some dinner, and get your questions answered by a financial aid counselor! Walk-ins are welcome, and registration is not required.

If you can’t make it, you can schedule an appointment with a counselor at this link or visit our office on the second floor of the Stevens Center during drop-in hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Share the joy of the Christmas season with George Fox Christmas cards! ‘Tis the season to send some cheer! George Fox Christmas cards for the 2024 season have been delivered, and 100 are still available.

The cost is approximately $1.40 per card, and envelopes are included. View the Christmas card cover and inside designs.

If your department wants to place an order, please email Brandy at bdonavant@georgefox.edu with your desired quantity and full accounting string (account code/fund code/department/program/operating unit).

May you be filled with the joy of Christmas this season!

Do you value a preschool education for your kids or future kids? Share your thoughts with a group of BUSN 250 students who are working to increase awareness about the difference a preschool education makes in the lives of children by taking this survey.

Thank you for taking the time to support our research! Contact Abby Roche at aroche23@georgefox.edu if you have 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.

The library will close early at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday). The library will be closed Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 28-30, and will reopen at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1. The 24-hour space will remain open.

As part of our commitment to campus safety, we want to ensure all personal transportation devices, including bicycles, skateboards and e-mobility devices, are used responsibly. All devices must be operated respectfully on roads and sidewalks only, with operators yielding to pedestrians and using courteous communication when approaching. For everyone’s safety, all devices may not be ridden inside campus buildings, and riders should keep wheels on the ground at all times.

University policy supports the safe and respectful use of e-mobility devices around campus.

• E-mobility devices, such as e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards, should be ridden at slower speeds, especially in pedestrian-heavy areas.
• To mitigate fire risks, indoor charging and storage of these devices are strictly prohibited in accordance with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue guidelines, institutional insurance requirements, and Oregon state law. Riding, storing or charging these devices inside campus buildings is forbidden.
• Devices must not block fire exits, stairways, or emergency access areas and should be parked only at designated bike racks.
• Remember, helmets and other safety gear are highly recommended.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in keeping our campus safe and accessible for all!

Midyear graduates, we want to celebrate as many of you as possible on the George Fox social media pages! To participate, simply …

1. Get your picture taken at River Street House North (building 48 on this map) during one of the following times:

• Wednesday, Dec. 4, between 1 and 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 5, between 9 a.m. and noon
• Monday, Dec. 9, between 9 and 11 a.m. or 2 and 4 p.m.

If you can, bring your full grad regalia or just the cap, and ask for our photographer, Chris.

2. OR, send Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu) an email with a nice photo of you (preferably in grad regalia)

That’s it! We’ll share photos during finals week and throughout the day during midyear commencement.

OPTIONAL: Want to share about your George Fox experience? Send Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu) an email with a few sentences about your favorite college memory, how you’ve grown in your faith, how you’ve felt known, what’s next (a job, grad school, etc.) or anything else you want to share. Those who send both a photo and a quote may be featured individually on our social media pages, website, university magazine and beyond.

Thank you and congratulations on all you have accomplished!

The November Health Challenge ends this Saturday, Nov. 30! There’s still time to prioritize your well-being and enter to win incredible prizes.

What to do?
Complete the online health assessment. It only takes 10 to 15 minutes to make a meaningful impact on your health journey.

What happens next?
Next week, all participants will receive an email to select their preferred prize basket, and then we’ll draw the winners in a raffle. Don’t miss out!

Let’s finish strong together – your well-being matters. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with health and gratitude!

The undergraduate admissions office is looking for outstanding students who love George Fox to apply to the University Ambassador program for the spring semester. Ambassadors represent the university through campus tours and other leadership roles during admissions event days.

Do you know any students that you think are great representatives of George Fox? Please complete this form or send your recommendations to Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu. Your help is greatly appreciated!

“Be Rooted” chapel (Tuesday morning) is moving to the university chapel this morning. Please join us at 10:50 a.m. if you are able to do so for a time of giving thanks through worship and hearing from President Baker.

Do you love George Fox and want to help visiting students decide if this is the place for them? Apply to be a University Ambassador for the spring semester! University Ambassadors, or “Ambies,” are current George Fox students from a variety of majors, grade levels, and other campus involvements.

As an Ambassador you will volunteer your time for two hours each week. You’ll share about your George Fox experience through campus tours, overnight hosting, event day greeting, and more. You’ll also get to attend a weekly meeting to bond with your fellow “Ambies.” This is an excellent resume builder, and a solid opportunity to develop your communication skills.

Apply here! Applications are due by Monday, Dec. 2. Email Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.