The Daily Bruin

Join us tonight (Thursday) at 8 p.m. in the Fulton Street House for an informal networking event, geared toward connecting students with all sorts of expertise. Are you an entrepreneur with a great idea but no tools to make it a reality? Or a maker who wants help with the ins and outs of the business world? This event is for you!

Snacks will be provided! Contact Drew Camp (dcamp14@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

The campus will look a bit different on Saturday, Oct. 1, as we expect to host about 3,000 guests for homecoming weekend and our football game against Whitworth University at 2 p.m. Here are some things to make note of:

Bauman Parking Lot
Be sure to move your cars out of the Bauman parking lot and the tennis court parking lot on Friday evening. This space will be dedicated for accessibility parking, vendors and tailgating on Saturday. Stop by on Saturday and check out all of the food and activities happening before the game!

Entrances to the Football Game
There will be two entrances into the game and both are located in the Bauman parking lot, directly behind the stadium.

Wheeler Sports Center Closed
The Wheeler Sports Center will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This means the basketball gym, racquetball courts and locker rooms will be closed. The Fitness Center will remain open for normal business hours, but you will need to enter through the hallway entrance located on the field level, toward the end of the building near the tennis courts. There will be security officers who will ask you where you are headed; just let them know that you are going to work out.

Bauman Walkway
The sidewalk located between the football stadium and Bauman will be closed. Please walk around the building and do not move the barricade.

Barricades
If you see a barricade, it is there for a reason. Please do not move them, jump over them, crawl under them, or unlock them.

Circle Parking Lot
The circle parking lot near Wheeler will be closed for the day. This space is reserved for officials to park in. Officials will arrive as early as 8:30 a.m.

Sideline Passes
No one will be granted field access without a sideline pass. Sideline passes are issued to those who are required to work and/or have official business during the game.

Tickets
Students and staff can show their ID cards at the gate to get into the game free of charge. Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the gate by visiting this link.

ASC Tailgate
Students, stop by the Bauman parking lot at 1 p.m. to join in the homecoming tailgate and car smash.

Tailgate Reunions
There will be special gatherings on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Bauman lot for alumni to reconnect with classmates in a fun, relaxed setting. The reunion will include lunch and a specific place for you and your classmates.

We hope to see you at the game at 2 p.m. and the tailgates prior to that!

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu, Sarah Reid at sreid@georgefox.edu, or Alumni Relations at alumnirelations@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to the grand opening and dedication of the new Engineering Innovation Center from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, in the Klages Center.

The new 15,000-square-foot facility includes a configurable project-build space (“Maker_hub”); machine, welding and woodworking shops; an additive manufacturing lab; design studios; a computer design lab; environmental, geotechnical, construction and transportation lab spaces; and a tool room. The evening will include an open house, student demonstrations and a short dedication program at 8 p.m.

Please RSVP at this link.

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

Tomorrow night (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.

Please be advised that due to Homecoming and Alumni Weekend festivities on Saturday, Oct. 1, we are asking that everyone (students and employees) clear out of the Bauman Auditorium parking lot before 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30.

The parking lot will be closed to public parking from Friday night through all day Saturday to make room for events like tailgating. Thank you for your cooperation.

Go Bruins!

Don’t forget that today (Wednesday) is the retirement celebration to honor Linda Sartwell and her 25 years of service in Mail Services. Come share memories and stories as she gets ready to head off into the sunset.

We will gather from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons (Room 101). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at 503-554-2551 or rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Interested in volunteering with Newberg youth? Come to the Little Bruins information session tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. in the Greenroom! Thank you for your support.

Questions? Contact Sean Robertson at srobertson14@georgefox.edu.

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. on Thursday, Sept. 29, in Lemmons 13. Contact Kelsey Herschberger (kherschberger14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Starting this fall, the Council on International Educational Exchange will begin accepting applications from U.S.-based faculty to teach as guest instructors at one of four Global Institutes (Berlin, London, Paris and Rome). These institutes allow academics from around the world to share and improve teaching practices.

CIEE invites interest from faculty from any of the following disciplines …

• Liberal arts
• Business
• Communications and new media
• Political science and international relations
• Foreign language and literature (French, German and Italian)
• Health sciences

Each course is 45 contact hours (60 for language instruction) taught in either a six-week block during a semester or a four-week session in the summer. Explore each of CIEE’s Open Campus programs and review courses by starting at the Global Institutes landing page.

Applications will be accepted for any of the Global Institutes’ three terms:

• Summer: three four-week sessions from late May to mid-August
• Fall: three six-week blocks from mid-August to mid-December
• Spring: three six-week blocks from mid-January to mid-May

Get more information on the visiting faculty program and apply here.

Are you interested in helping people? Have you ever considered a degree in social work? Social work is a profession for those with a desire to help people improve their lives. If this sounds exciting to you, please stop by one of our info sessions to find out more about the major and about the many opportunities a degree in social work can provide!

Monday, Oct. 3, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Hoover 208. Pizza will be provided!
Thursday, Oct. 6, from 10:45-11:45 a.m. in Hoover 208. Donuts will be provided!

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Faculty, please let your students know about these sessions.

Today (Wednesday) is the last day to take advantage of the university’s passport days event. If you are planning to travel internationally, you will need a current passport to get into other countries. A representative from the post office will be on hand to facilitate the process of getting you a new passport or renewing your old one.

To review the current fees for passports, visit this link. The passport event will be today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Klages Center (Room 231).

The event is also open to the public, so please feel free to share this with your friends and family. Payment can be made by either cash or check. You must have the exact amount if you are paying by cash.

You will need the following two pieces of ID with you when you arrive:

• Current driver’s license or state-issued ID with current last name
• Original birth certificate (to be submitted with the passport and returned to you by the state department)

Two types of passports are available – Passport Book and Passport Card. The card is not good for any flights. You must have the book if you are flying out of the country.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

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).

All students are invited to come hear special guest John Foubert speak on two important topics: “How Pornography Harms” and “Ending Sexual Violence.”

Foubert, a professor of higher education and student affairs administration at Oklahoma State University, will be on campus Tuesday, Oct. 4, and Wednesday, Oct. 5. You won’t want to miss what he has to say on these important topics (elective chapel credit is available as well!).

How Pornography Harms: A Conversation with Students (session for all students)

• Tuesday, Oct. 4, 8:30-9:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101/102

Ending Sexual Violence

• A Conversation with Women (session for women): Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7-8 p.m. in Hoover 105
• A Conversation with Men (session for men): Wednesday, Oct. 5, 8:15-9:15 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101/102/103

Foubert has written several books and articles on these topics and is a sought-after speaker and consultant to colleges across the nation and the military. He makes frequent appearances on CNN and NPR, and is cited regularly in news outlets like the Huffington Post, The New York Times and U.S. News & World Report. He has testified before Congress and briefed the White House and the Pentagon about how to end sexual violence.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

All employees are invited to come hear special guest John Foubert speak on two important topics: “How Pornography Harms” and “Our Responsibility to Help End Sexual Violence.”

Foubert, a professor of higher education and student affairs administration at Oklahoma State University, will be on campus Tuesday, Oct. 4, and Wednesday, Oct. 5, speaking on these important topics. Following are sessions for faculty, staff and administrators.

How Pornography Harms: A Conversation with Faculty, Staff and Administrators

• Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2-3 p.m. in Stevens Center 207

Our Responsibility to Help End Sexual Violence: A Conversation with Faculty, Staff and Administrators

• Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Roberts Center 117

Foubert has written several books and articles on these topics and is a sought-after speaker and consultant to colleges across the nation and the military. He makes frequent appearances on CNN and NPR, and is cited regularly in news outlets like the Huffington Post, The New York Times and U.S. News & World Report. He has testified before Congress and briefed the White House and the Pentagon about how to end sexual violence.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact the student life office at studentlife@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 right here on 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. Make sure to register for the event in advance at this link. Participation costs $5, and all proceeds go to the Auxiliary Endowed Scholarship for George Fox students. The winner of the race will receive a prize!

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

During Homecoming, we are excited to welcome students and alumni to campus for this inaugural event: Alumni of Color. This year, as we celebrate our 125th anniversary, we also want to reflect on the history of diversity at the institution.

The purpose of this networking event is to connect our alumni of color to our current student body, to each other, and to George Fox; to help students adjust to life after college; and to educate both alumni and students about future jobs, networking tools, and the history of George Fox.

The keynote speakers will be Randy Winston (’73) and Sandra Lopez (’15). Their biographies are available on this webpage. If you are an alumnus/a or current student and would like to attend, please register as soon as possible at this link. This is a free event.

The details …

Date: Friday, Sept. 30
Location: Canyon Commons, Rooms 101-102
Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Student groups participating: Black Student Union & Alliance, Fusion Asian American Club, Hawaii Club International Club, Act Six Scholars, & Mosaic Scholars

Brought to you by: Intercultural Engagement & Faculty Development, International Student and Scholar Services, Intercultural Life, IDEA Center, and Alumni & Parent Relations

Contact Rebecca Hernandez, associate vice president of intercultural engagement and faculty development, with any questions: rhernandez@georgefox.edu.

Doctor of physical therapy students are hosting a hair-raising “The Running Dead” 5K walk/run on Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Chased by zombies through a forested trail, runners will attempt to beat the odds of survival. Costumes of all kinds (not just zombies) are encouraged, and a prize will be awarded for best costume.

The race will begin in the Roberts Center parking lot. Come join the fun by registering at this link. You can also find us on Facebook here.

Today (Tuesday) is the day! Gather your co-workers and head to Canyon Commons (CCD102) for all-employee lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Cost is $3 per plate. See you there!

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!