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Do you want your student employment paycheck to be deposited in your bank account automatically on payday? Come by the People and Culture office (206 N. Meridian St.) to sign up for direct deposit.

Fill out this form and bring either a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank with your name, account number, and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking websites. If you can’t make it into our office, you can sign up using our Paperwork Drop Box.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, remember that your paycheck will be available for pickup at Mail Services on the 15th of each month.

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

If your cell signal is weak in a conference room, office or basement, you can still make crystal-clear calls. The solution is Wi-Fi calling.

What is Wi-Fi calling, and why do you need it?

Wi-Fi calling lets your phone make and receive calls and texts over a Wi-Fi network instead of a weak cell network.

• It uses your regular phone number—it’s not a separate app
• It’s the perfect fix for indoor “dead zones”
• Call quality is often much clearer
• It’s included with most mobile plans at no extra cost

How to enable Wi-Fi calling (it takes 30 seconds!)

For iPhone:

1. Go to “Settings” > “Apps” > “Phone”
2. Tap “Wi-Fi Calling”
3. Toggle “Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone” to on

For Android:

1. Go to “Settings” 
2. In the “Search Settings” bar, type “Wi-Fi Calling”
3. Tap “Wi-Fi Calling”
4. Toggle it on

Important: When you enable Wi-Fi calling, you must confirm your address for 911 emergency services. This is so emergency responders can find you.

If you have questions, email servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

The Crescent is writing an article about the various types of objects being hidden around campus. Have you noticed any ducks, snails or sticky notes in unexpected places? Yes or no, we’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic! Fill out this form by Friday, Nov. 7, to help us out.

What were the original jack-o’-lanterns carved from?

Think you know the answer? Test your knowledge and compete for prizes at Trivia Night tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Enjoy Halloween candy and win amazing awards. Dressing up in your favorite Halloween costume is highly encouraged!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.

Events coming up:

• Dueling Pianos: Friday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Fox Got Talent: Friday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
• Winter Formal: Saturday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Space Museum

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Graduate Program Fair is happening this Monday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Eighteen universities from across the Northwest will be in attendance.

This is a great opportunity for student to connect with graduate schools and consider the future of their education. Please encourage students to attend!

The Graduate Program Fair is happening this Monday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Eighteen universities from across the Northwest will be in attendance.

This is a great opportunity for you to connect with graduate schools and consider the future of your education. Join us for this wonderful event!

Email Will Curtis at wcurtis@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The 2026-27 FAFSA is open at fafsa.gov, and now is the time to get it done! The FAFSA must be completed each year to qualify for certain grants, student employment and loans. Some federal and state funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s important to get in line as early as you can.

File your FAFSA by Jan. 31, but sooner is better!

If you file by Dec. 1, you’ll be entered into a drawing for the chance to win one of five $500 Early FAFSA Filer Scholarships we are giving away!

FAFSA Help Session

If you need some help completing the FAFSA, we are hosting a FAFSA Help Session in November to give you some extra one-on-one assistance! Join us from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) in Moore House (#26 on campus map).

Questions?

Answers to common FAFSA questions can be found on our FAFSA FAQ page. Plus, read our tips and tricks for the FAFSA article for more great info!

Contact Us

Contact your financial aid counselor via phone (503-554-2302), email (finaid@georgefox.edu), Zoom or in-person meeting. We’re here to help!

Greetings! The George Fox Chess Club will have its October meeting today (Friday) at 6 p.m. in the Murdock Library. Come and enjoy a few casual games of chess. Boards and sets will be provided.

If you are a beginner, there is no need to worry, as instruction is available for you to improve your skills. Take a study break, drop by and have fun!

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour this Sunday, Nov. 2. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! With the sun setting earlier, we want to make sure everyone is safe while navigating campus in the evenings. Please be aware of these visibility-focused safety tips:

• Be visible: If you’re running or walking, be sure to wear reflective clothing so you’re easier to spot.
• Light your path: Carry a flashlight to illuminate the ground in front of you. This helps drivers see you and allows you to watch for curbing and uneven surfaces in low-lit areas.
• Report outages: Help keep campus well-lit by reporting any malfunctioning outdoor lights to Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.
• Stay aware: Be aware of your surroundings. Limit cell phone and headset usage so you can hear and see what’s happening around you.
• Watch your step: Watch for icy areas as temperatures become colder in the evenings.

Stay safe, stay well and enjoy the extra hour!

Did you give out stickers this year? Did you wish you had George Fox swag for an event or outreach opportunity? Today is your last chance to take advantage of bulk pricing on a variety of university-branded items, including:

• Drinkware: Glass can cup with straw, campfire coffee mug, water bottle
• Apparel/bags: Crossbody bag, cotton tote, mini tote, trucker cap, beanie
• Other: Journal, picnic blanket, mini sticker sheets, six individual sticker designs

Pictures of items and ordering details are available here. If your department would like to participate in the order or has any questions, please email Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu.

The deadline to place your order is today (Friday). Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on swag for the year ahead!

Facing a legal concern or just planning ahead? Our employee assistance program, Canopy, offers free and confidential resources, from everyday forms to professional referrals to support your next steps. Some useful resources include:

• Legal referrals: Get a free 30-minute consultation and a 25% discount on ongoing attorney services.
• Will kit questionnaire: Get help preparing a simple will, reviewed by a legal professional.
• DIY legal forms: Access hundreds of free forms for wills, trusts, directives and more.

If you have questions, contact 800-433-2320 or info@canopywell.com.

This is your last chance to catch the fall production, Havurah! Shows play tomorrow and again on Sunday in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

And, good news: George Fox students are invited to attend either showing of the play for free! Reserve seats for the 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. show tomorrow (Saturday) or the 2 p.m. show on Sunday using your George Fox email.

To learn more about the play, visit the theatre’s Current Season page.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus today (Friday). With 500 visitors expected, we are asking students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Guests will be arriving on campus this morning between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots. Students and employees are encouraged to take advantage of street parking and the Morse lot (near softball fields). Additional temporary overflow parking will be available at the Chehalem Cultural Center and the Highway 99 lot, which is right next to Steve’s Automotive; do not park in spaces marked off for Steve’s Automotive.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have tours circulating through Newlin, Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, and HMS from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room in each dorm.
• Plan for a much busier-than-usual lunch in Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main servery lines and will eat in the main dining area. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you and help direct them to their next activity.
• Offer a helping hand with directions to students and their families!

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245. Thank you!

The Crescent’s third issue is here! Check out the latest news from your George Fox student-run newspaper at gfucrescent.com.

Sneak Peek:

• “Is George Fox University Still Quaker?”
• “GFU’s Marketing Ethics: In Class and in Practice”
• “Love It or Not: The Horror of Halloween”

Visit our site today!

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus tomorrow (Friday). With 500 visitors expected, we are asking students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Guests will be arriving on campus Friday morning between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots. Students and employees are encouraged to take advantage of street parking and the Morse lot (near softball fields). Additional temporary overflow parking will be available at the Chehalem Cultural Center and the Highway 99 lot, which is right next to Steve’s Automotive; do not park in spaces marked off for Steve’s Automotive.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have tours circulating through Newlin, Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, and HMS from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room in each dorm.
• Plan for a much busier-than-usual lunch in Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main servery lines and will eat in the main dining area. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you and help direct them to their next activity.
• Offer a helping hand with directions to students and their families!
• 80 prospective students have opted to stay overnight on Thursday before the main event. Be mindful and welcoming of prospective students in your on-campus living areas starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday night.

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245. Thank you!

It’s hard to believe that October and the Miles for Meals challenge are almost over! Great job, everyone, moving and pushing yourselves out of your comfort zones to be well.

Also, nice job of raising an amazing total of $1,420 for the Bruin Community Pantry. Thank you all for your generosity! Let’s see if we can give the donating and fundraising one more push before the end of this week!

We are happy to announce the winner of this week’s raffle is Rachel Brumfield. Congratulations, Rachel, you have won a $100 Fred Meyer gift card!

And now, let’s get ready for our grand prizes! As a reminder, we will be awarding winners in the following categories:

• Best team name
• Best team action photo (submit your photos to us at bewell@georgefox.edu by Nov. 6)
• Most improved from last year
• Individual with most miles
• Team with most miles (most average miles count)

The final results will be announced the week of Nov. 17. We ‘re so excited for all of you to finish this challenge well. Keep moving, Bruins!

Questions? Email us at bewell@georgefox.edu

– The Wellness Committee

Join us for a holistic day of healing, reflection and community at “Collective Healing 2025: Immigration, Healing Generational Wounds, and a Restorative Faith” this Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Hills Covenant Church. The George Fox dean for intercultural life, Carlos Fernandez, is helping to facilitate the event.

You can expect to:

• Hear from incredible speakers on immigration justice, trauma healing and faith
• Experience rest and renewal with taquitos, chair massages and BIPOC spiritual direction (Spanish available)
• Join affinity groups for immigrants, relatives of immigrants, and allies (Black, white, Latinx and more) to connect and share in community

Register at this link. For a student discount, select “Ask for a scholarship” and list your college under “church/org/college.” If finances or transportation are barriers, contact SpiL; we can help cover costs through our scholarship fund.

With flu season here, it’s important to keep yourself healthy. While you can’t always avoid it, there are some great ways to lower the risk of catching the flu. Check out these tips:

• Get a flu shot: Protect yourself and those around you by getting vaccinated. It’s recommended that most individuals aged six months and older receive the flu vaccine each year.
• Cover your cough: Next time you feel a sneeze or cough coming on, grab a tissue or the inside of your elbow to cover your mouth and nose.
• Wash your hands and disinfect: Regular hand-washing with soap and warm water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is key.
• Practice good hygiene: Keep frequently touched surfaces like countertops, handrails and doorknobs clean and shining like new.

Where can you receive a flu shot? Flu vaccines are covered for Providence Health Plan members. Here’s how to find a participating pharmacy:

1. Visit your online myProvidence member portal to find participating pharmacies.
2. You can also go to the online provider directory and search by your member ID or provider network. Choose “Find a Service or Place” and click “Pharmacies.” Select “Find a Pharmacy,” enter your ZIP Code and select the type of pharmacy you are looking for. Look for a pharmacy that offers “Vaccination Services” in your network.
3. You may also call the number listed on your Providence Health Plan member ID card for help in finding a participating pharmacy that can provide vaccinations near you.

Free flu and Covid-19 shots will be available at the Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Bring your insurance card.

There are still spots available for virtual one-on-one consultations with Providence Health Plan representatives. Do you have any questions about your vision or massage therapy plan? Do you need assistance with a claim? Are you curious about your Providence membership perks? Are you having issues accessing or finding care?

These experienced representatives are here to support you. Take advantage of it!

Join our Management 300 veteran outreach next Saturday, Nov. 8, when we’ll support veterans and community members in need by chopping firewood for individuals and families who cannot afford to heat their homes during the winter.

The initiative fosters meaningful connections among George Fox veteran students, nonveteran students, and the broader veteran community through shared service. Please sign up for the event here.

We’ll be serving from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 500 S. Everest Road in Newberg. Contact Kassidy Poetzl at kpoetzl23@georgefox.edu if you have questions.