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The School of Physical Therapy is excited to host a special presentation by Associate Professor Andrew Meszaros, PT, PhD, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in Canyon Commons 101 & 102.

Dr. Meszaros will present the topic “Motor Control Update for the Orthopaedically Minded,” which will provide a succinct modern update of select broad concepts in motor control. Topics will include: effects of motivational influences and autonomy on motor learning; senses of effort and force; movement as a self-organizing and emergent property; “good” versus “bad” variability in movement; antifragility; multifractality; the role of reflexes in voluntary movement; and a survey of misconceptions in sensory processing and therapeutic exercise.

Light refreshments will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m., and the presentation will start at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend this free event. For more information about this and other upcoming School of Physical Therapy events, please visit our webpage. Direct any questions to Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

Last call for the lost and found! It is filled to the brim, and all items not reunited with their owners will be donated to charitable causes tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, Nov. 10. Stop by the Security office during office hours to look for your lost item(s) before it’s too late.

Also, if you have left-behind items in your offices, get them to the Security office as soon as possible. Thanks!

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu).

Calling all Communication, Org. Comm., CMCO, and Journalism majors and minors! Join us tonight (Thursday), Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in Roberts 105 for a night of trivia competition hosted by Lambda Pi Eta. Recruit your friends and come as a team, or join a team when you arrive, to compete for fabulous prizes! There will also be lots of snacks. See you there!

Questions? Contact Lauren Hill (lhill15@georgefox.edu).

In an effort to increase overall security and stability of FoxTALE, we will introduce a late December upgrade to our maintenance schedule which currently includes our August upgrade and bi-monthly updates.​ ​A December upgrade will bring our security to the highest level and resolve issues. In addition, December upgrades will make the introduction of new features a bit more incremental. Our December 2017 upgrade is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 28 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.

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If you are a veteran who will be graduating December 2017, congratulations!

If you would like to wear a Veterans Honor Cord during graduation, please email veterans@georgefox.edu and request the application. Honor cords cannot be issued to students who do not complete and submit the form. The deadline to submit the form is Thursday, Nov. 30.

Honor cords are sponsored by the Veterans United Association Club. Please direct all questions to veterans@georgefox.edu.

Join us for our second Matheteis of the semester on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103.

Matheteis is a discussion forum that comes from the Greek word for disciple. Our goal is to provide space students to discuss difficult topics in a cross-disciplinary approach that leads to learning and understanding. We invite four panelists who are given 2-3 prompt questions ahead of time. After panelists have an opportunity to discuss the prompt questions, audience participants can also ask questions and join the discussion.

The topic will be about DACA: what is it and how will students be affected by the current administration’s change of its policy? We want to host a dialogue in which students can ask questions about the policy and gauge how it is affecting communities around us. Especially with the tension in our political climate today, it is important to have a space to talk about DACA in way that  reveals how people, not just numbers and statistics, are being impacted.

Questions? Contact Brianna Martin-Ortega (bmartinortega16@georgefox.edu).

Come by tomorrow (Friday), Nov. 10 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. in Roberts 204 to get a massage performed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy student and receive stress management advice. Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students for $10 and faculty for $15. Pre-register here.

Questions? Contact April Nichols (anichols16@georgefox.edu).

Hey everyone! Coast-to-coast swing dancing is on for Saturday, Nov. 11 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This one is special because we have two guest instructors coming in to teach us. All levels of dancing are allowed and bring your friends. We hope to see you then!

Contact Justin Chang (jchang15@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Are you interested in participating in tough conversations around race, faith and diversity? Are you in the midst of understanding your own racial/cultural identity?

The Intercultural Resource Center invites you to participate in our unique leadership program that will encourage growth, relationship and cultural awareness. This unique student leadership opportunity is for students who are seeking to be culturally engaged and who have a desire to see change take place on campus. In addition to training with your peers on a weekly basis, students involved in the program will be attending the SCORR (Student Congress of Racial Reconciliation Conference) in the month of February, hosted at Biola University.

Applications are open from Oct. 30 through Nov. 10. Use this link to apply.

If you have any questions about the Cultural Ambassador program, contact Rachel Leong (rleong16@georgefox.edu).

The physical therapy department is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the lower extremities. If you have a problem with your hip, knee, ankle or foot, our lab is the place to be! Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to take care of your condition. Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Roberts Center.

Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up. We hope you can join us!

Join us on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103 for good food, fellowship, and a little philosophy as we meditate on the role of beauty in cultivating care for the earth. Elective chapel credit is available.

Questions? Contact Elizah Stephens (estephens13@georgefox.edu).

The holidays are here! Note the following due dates for check requests and invoices received in the Finance Office during the holiday season and the respective “check ready” date.

Thanksgiving holiday
Check requests received Nov. 15 – 20 will be ready on Nov. 22.
Check requests received Nov. 21 – 22 will be ready on Dec. 1.

Christmas holiday
Check requests received Dec. 18 – 20 will be ready Dec. 22.
Check requests received Dec. 21 – 22 will be ready Jan. 5.

New Year’s holiday
Check requests received Dec. 28 – 29 will be ready January 5.

Note: There will be no schedule change to payments processed through Concur. Payments will be processed as usual.

Tomorrow (Friday) from 6 to 8 p.m., join several artists from Print Arts Northwest for a free artist talk to learn about a variety of fine art printmaking techniques and methods used in conjunction with the exhibit on view in the Parrish Gallery at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Herrera (herrerae16@georgefox.edu).

International Cultural Celebration Week is Nov. 13-17. We are specifically looking for students to provide entertainment between 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15. We are open to any kind of performance such as singing, dancing, etc., but please check with me first. Students from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to share and use this opportunity to showcase their cultural talents/background.

If you’re interested or have further questions, contact me at ccha14@georgefox.edu by Nov. 11.

Is your LinkedIn profile pic one of your senior photos, or perhaps one of your best personal selfies?

If so, stop by the IDEA Center from noon to 2 p.m. on any Thursday until the end of the semester and get a professional photo taken for your LinkedIn account. Potential employers are looking for people who know how to present themselves, and we want you to look your best!

For more information, contact Haley Moore at mooreh14@georgefox.edu.

Take this survey to help out some students with a project for class. In taking this survey you would be entered in a drawing to win a Starbucks or Cabela’s gift card!

This questionnaire is designed to help gain a better understanding of what styles of packaging will aid in selling and expanding NuWorld products. By continuing with this survey, you indicate your willingness to participate and that you are at least 18 years of age.

Questions? Contact Abby MacGregor (amacgregor14@georgefox.edu).

Over the last year, the university has moved to a new Cisco phone system. Please refer to this documentation for operating your new phone. The guide includes instruction on voicemail, transferring, call forwarding and conference calling.

Some general highlights:

• You now need to dial “8” to get an outside line.
• Long-distance codes are no longer needed except for international dialing.
• Voicemail is now sent to your email as an audio recording.
• Fax machines are still in transition and will continue to require “9” for an outside line and a long-distance code. As machines are converted over, a sign will be placed on the machine with instructions.

Please email questions to servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call us at 503-554-2569.

Calling all Communication, Org. Comm., CMCO, and Journalism majors and minors! Join us tomorrow (Thursday), Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in Roberts 105 for a night of trivia competition hosted by Lambda Pi Eta. Recruit your friends and come as a team, or join a team when you arrive, to compete for fabulous prizes! There will also be lots of snacks. See you there!

Questions? Contact Lauren Hill (lhill15@georgefox.edu).

The Office of Student Life is sponsoring “Real Conversations about Sexual Violence.” Join us from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Canyon Commons 101, 102 and 103.

Shannon Buckmaster, a George Fox alumna, will share her survivor’s experience of sexual assault. Attendees will also learn about important on- and off-campus resources for survivors. Elective chapel credit is available.

Questions? Please contact student life at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

It’s time to renew your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)! Be sure to file your 2018-19 FAFSA by Jan. 1 to ensure you get next year’s financial aid package in a timely manner.

Questions? Contact the financial aid office at fa@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2302.