The Daily Bruin

On Thursday, Oct. 20, at 10:20 a.m., the university will participate in The Great Oregon Shake Out, an exercise designed to test the school’s emergency notification systems as well as create dialogue among the George Fox community on how to be personally prepared should an earthquake occur.

While the potential earthquake hazards depend upon your location, you could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes – at home, at work, at school or even on vacation. What we do now will determine our quality of life after our next big earthquake. Are you prepared to survive and recover quickly?

The Great Oregon ShakeOut is an annual opportunity to practice how to be safer during big earthquakes: “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” The ShakeOut has also been organized to encourage us to review and update emergency preparedness plans and supplies and to secure our spaces in order to prevent damage and injuries.

Stay tuned each week, as we will provide a link to resources to help you get ready.

Have you ever thought about living and working overseas? Are you passionate about serving people and their communities? Come join Lisa Snell, a Peace Corps recruiter who served in the Peace Corps in Morocco for two years, at an info session on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons (Room 101).

Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime. Bring your lunch and join us to learn about Peace Corps experiences, ask questions about service, and gain tips to guide you through the application process. Register to attend at this link.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Contact the IDEA Center with questions.

Hey everyone! The Critical Hit Club is meeting again tomorrow night (Saturday) in Stevens 208 from 6 to 10 p.m. We will continue our adventures and start some new ones!

If you couldn’t make it last time, who cares, come anyway! Bring drinks and snacks if you want them, or don’t. I am not your mom.

– Nick Juchau (njuchau13@georgefox.edu)

In celebration of our second year with The Saint John’s Bible, Paul Anderson will be conducting a “Turning of the Page” session, featuring Volume 1, The Pentateuch, today (Friday) from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC. Come see the first Benedictine-illuminated Bible in 500 years – The Heritage Edition. All are welcome!

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join us for the sixth Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation of the semester this Monday, Oct. 3, when Natasha Haunsperger, an officer in the Portland Police Department, speaks on the topic “Transcending Exile” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Haunsperger will speak about the Portland police work to holistically engage with Muslim refugee and immigrant communities while assisting with the navigation of the criminal justice system.

The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Islam and the West.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Calling all student musicians, bands or solo artists: If you are interested in performing a set at this year’s Fall Carnival (Friday, Oct. 28), contact Ashley Meyer (ameyer14@georgefox.edu) with a recorded video/demo/mixtape. Multiple bands will be chosen to play at this year’s carnival, and we’d love it to be you!

Do you or someone you know suffer from Achilles pain?

The physical therapy program is looking for individuals with Achilles tendinopathy to participate in a 10-week research study. Testing begins on Monday, Oct. 3, and participants will receive monetary incentive upon completion of the program.

Questions? Contact Annika Piros (apiros15@georgefox.edu).

The university community is invited to an all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today (Thursday) in Hoover 105.

The meeting will feature various updates, including the financial year end/surplus report, and the recipients of the Administrator of the Year and Staff of the Year will be announced. The event will be live-streamed at the Portland Center in Room 160.

Ever wonder what’s for dinner? Want to know what the Bruin Den’s special is, without walking over? Trying to plan out your meals for the day? Now you can! Bon Appetit posts our menus daily on our website at georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

You can also subscribe to “menu mail” from our website and get the daily menu for the Canyon Commons, the Bruin Den or Bridge Cafe emailed directly to your inbox!

The university will host Homecoming and Alumni Weekend festivities this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The event will include …

• Reunions for the classes of 2006, 1996, 1991, 1985, 1976 and “Classic Bruins” (1966 or earlier)
• A class reunion and affinity reunion tailgate party followed by a 2 p.m. football game against Whitworth University on Saturday
• An “Alumni of Color Networking Reception” Friday at noon in Canyon Commons
• A Mark Ankeny lecture, “George Fox University: Quaker Beginnings as Pacific College,” Friday at 4 p.m. in Hoover 105
• A volleyball match against Willamette Friday at 7 p.m. in the Wheeler Sports Center
• A Homecoming Concert Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium
• An open house and reception for the Engineering Innovation Center in the Klages Center Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. (RSVP here)
• A 5K “Foxtrot Run” Saturday at 8 a.m.
• An Alumni & Sports Hall of Fame Awards banquet Saturday at 6 p.m. in Canyon Commons (event full)

Saturday’s alumni awards event will recognize the 2016 Honored Alumni Award recipients: Lynn Clouser Holt (MDiv ’97), Matthew Tibbs (’04) and Maurice Chandler (’60). Also recognized will be Sports Hall of Fame inductees Kelsey (Baron) Cantrall (’03), Matt Gassaway (’05), David Peterson (’05), Ken Austin (Meritorious), Richard “Dickie” Kellum (’68), Steve Grant (Coach) and the 1987 volleyball team (Team).

To register for events or learn more, visit homecoming.georgefox.edu.

Join Bruins LEAD tonight (Thursday) to hear Maco Hamilton, our men’s basketball coach, speak on “How to Conduct Yourself With Class and Servant Leadership.”

You don’t have to be an athlete or coach to be part of Bruins LEAD. It is simply an opportunity to develop your leadership skills. We will take basic leadership concepts and spend one hour diving into details of how to develop responsible and respected leaders.

Each week, you will get to hear from one of our coaches on the following topics:

Sept. 29 – Maco Hamilton on “How to Conduct Yourself With Class and Servant Leadership”
Oct. 13 – Mike Meek on “How to Inspire Your Team and How to Build Winning Team Chemistry”
Oct. 20 – Branden Thompson on “How to Get Your Teammates Back on Track”
Oct. 27 – Jessica Hollen on “How to Manage Team Conflict”

All sessions take place from 8:40 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. in Lemmons 8.

While some of the content may be specific to athletics and teams, we feel strongly that every person will end up working in a team at some point in their lives, and this information can be relevant for everyone on campus.

If you were unable to attend the first two sessions, that’s OK! Join us for week three. Probably most important … there will be snacks!

Questions? Please contact Kelsea Meyers at kmeyers13@georgefox.edu.

The School of Nursing and the School of Social Work will be holding a joint simulation for our senior students to “walk a mile” in the shoes of those facing poverty. For this simulation to be successful, we are in need of volunteers to play the role of the community agencies the students will interact with.

The simulation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. and again on Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the Canyon Commons 101 and 102. If you are interested in volunteering on one or both days or have questions, please contact Molly Murphy at mmurphy@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2963.

We look forward to sharing this journey with you!

Sigma Tau Delta is hosting a game night for any current or possible English majors. Come and meet Sigma Tau Delta members to learn more about the honors society, or just to hang out and have fun! Snacks provided.

We’ll meet from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Lemmons 13. Contact Kelsey Herschberger (kherschberger14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

For dinner service on the Saturday of homecoming weekend (Oct. 1), we ask that all students enter Canyon Commons through the north entrance. The south entrance, near the Bridge Café, will be closed for a private university event following the football game.

Thank you for your cooperation!

The Student Athletic Advisory Committee and ASC are teaming up to host the second annual Car Smash. Bring $1 or a can of food to the tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 1, and take a sledge hammer to smash the car.

All proceeds go to support FISH, Newberg’s food pantry. The tailgate starts at 1 p.m. in the Bauman parking lot.

Also, come help us paint the car! On Friday, from 2 to 4 p.m., anyone and everyone is invited to meet in the Bauman parking lot and paint the car.

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu.

Runners and walkers of all abilities are invited to join us for a Homecoming & Alumni Weekend 5K Run/Walk we like to call the “Foxtrot.” It’s a race on the Newberg campus! The event will take place from 8 to 9 a.m. in front of Bauman Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 1.

For a peek at the course map, check out this webpage. Students register for the event by emailing alumni@georgefox.edu. Participation is free to students. The winner of the race will receive a prize!

Contact Mary Monahan with any questions: mmonahan@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2115.

This is your last chance to win the Handshake chair contest! Here’s how:

• Find: Take a picture with the yellow Handshake chair (alone or in a group, with a maximum of four people)
• Post: To Instagram using #gfuhandchair; tag and follow @gfuidea
• Win $: Winners are posted in the Bruin Den and in the Stevens Center lobby.

Judges have chosen the most creative pictures each day, awarding points to each individual in the photo. And tomorrow, the highest-scoring participants will win $50 Amazon gift cards!

If you are a global business major, an accounting major or anyone else interested in the opportunity to study business in international settings, come to an International Business Institute (IBI) info meeting from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in Hoover 102.

IBI is designed with business in mind for a unique study abroad experience. The 10-week program incorporates the international dimensions of business and culture by integrating academic study with international field experience. It includes periods of residence in key locations as well as coordinated visits and presentations in the major political and economic centers of Russia, The European Union, India and China.

Though the meeting begins at 4:30 p.m., stop by anytime during the session to learn about these exciting opportunities that build skills and competency in global business and cultural awareness – a critical need for today’s business careers.

Questions? Contact Kelly Borror at kborror@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in engaging in dialogue about current issues in our society?

Tonight (Thursday, Sept. 29), we are hosting an event, Matheteis, designed to provide space for faculty, staff/administrators and students to discuss difficult topics that lead to learning and understanding. Those who attend will have the opportunity to listen and learn from our four panelists as they answer a series of questions. Afterwards, attendees will have the chance to ask questions themselves and join the discussion.

Join us for our first gathering of this year’s series at 6 p.m. in Canyon Commons. The topic will be “Faith, Race and Politics.” Follow this link to RSVP. There is no cost to attend, and snacks will be provided. The event is sponsored by the intercultural life office.

Questions or concerns? Contact Mikaela Smith at smithm16@georgefox.edu.

In celebration of our second year with The Saint John’s Bible, Paul Anderson will be conducting a “Turning of the Page” session, featuring Volume 1, The Pentateuch, tomorrow (Friday) from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC. Come see the first Benedictine-illuminated Bible in 500 years – The Heritage Edition. All are welcome!

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.